Today’s pre-hearing will finalize the “issues list” and witnesses that each party will be able to call to testify during the hearing.
I’ll be liveblogging from the hearing starting at 10am.
Design Review Panel Not Sold on LiUNA / Hi-Rise King at Hughson Plan
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Express concerns about two elements of the development – the lack of setback from the eastern lot line and that the towers will shadow the future John and Rebecca park for most of the evening.
City Says 13 Ontario Teams Bidding for Pier 8 Lands
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All the teams are from Ontario, despite the City spending a significant amount of money sending the Mayor and staff to Europe to seek bids from European firms.
New Owners Begin Work on Westinghouse Building, One of the Boarded Jewels of Hamilton
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The plan is to replace 271 and repair 35 windows on the building that has sat vacant and decaying since Westinghouse moved out in 1987.
Collins Wants Hamilton to Adopt Toronto Style Airbnb Regulations
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Noting that Hamilton is not presently a tourist destination like Toronto, Collins says Hamilton is increasingly integrating into the Toronto area, and it is only a matter of time before Airbnb issues such as Toronto has faced will occur in Hamilton.
Should Hamilton License and Regulate Driving Schools?
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Ward 5 City Councillor Chad Collins wants to regulate Hamilton’s driving schools, with the Ontario driver testing centre in his Ward, he’s concerned about where they choose to practice driving skills.
The Connolly (James Baptist) Development In Receivership
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The Connolly project at 96 James South is in receivership, leaving the fate of what remains of the historic church up in the air, and questions about why the City was so quick to embrace the development after Brantford decided to not do business with him.
Hamilton City Council Planning Committee for July 2017
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It was affordable housing day at Council’s Planning Committee as they approved two affordable housing projects – the proposed new Ottawa Street YWCA which will include affordable housing, and Indwell’s James Street North development.
Council also approved a new residence for individuals with brain injuries in Upper Stoney Creek, a new sub-division in Ancaster, housekeeping zoning amendments for two farms in Flamborough, and a severance on Howard Blvd in Flamborough.
Hamilton Council Planning Committee Approves New Community for 42 Residents with Brain Injuries in Upper Stoney Creek
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Ward 9 Councillor Doug Conley led Council in approving CONNECT communities application to build a six-unit 42-bed residential care facility for persons with brain injuries or recovering from stroke.
The facility will be built at 26 Upper Mount Albion Road, intersection of Rymal Road, in Upper Stoney Creek.
Council Approves New YWCA on Ottawa Street that includes 50 Affordable Housing Units
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Hamilton City Council’s Planning Committee gave its approval Tuesday for YWCA’s plan to construct a new six-storey mixed use building with 50 affordable housing units to replace their present Ottawa Street location at 52 – 64 Ottawa Street North.
Council Approves 45-unit Indwell Affordable Housing Development on James Street North
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Indwell received approval for a four storey building with 45 units at 500 – 512 James Street North. Indwell is partnering with Hughson Street Baptist Church, which owns the property and will be housed in the first floor and basement.