The deal will allow a two-storey detached home in the alleyway, but with conditions of title and privacy protections for neighbours to the west of 315B
Notes from the Development Industry Liaison Committee for September 21, 2020
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In a short meeting, Hamilton’s planning community and city staff reveal some tensions as transportation engineering review backlogs grow at City Hall.
Hamilton Heritage Committee Recommends Designation of Royal Connaught
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The process of designation took over a decade, with City Council initiating the process in April 2008 – shortly after the hotel closed and the building entered into receivership.
City Hall and Homebuilders Reach Deal on New Urban Comprehensive Zoning
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LPAT to conduct settlement hearing on October 15. Depending on the settlement, and the LPAT’s decision upon it, the new commercial & mixed-use zoning could be put into force-and-effect expect for a few site specific appeals.
Four Tall Buildings Proposed for Hamilton City Centre at 77 James Street North
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If it happens, the estimated $700-million redevelopment of the Hamilton City Centre site will be the largest Downtown Hamilton construction project in 30 years.
McMaster's Main West Student Housing Project Clears LPAT Hurdle: Final Approval Imminent
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City Council approved the development in October 2019, but McMaster had already appeal to the LPAT.
Bruce Kuwabara Designing Signature 45-Storey Tall Building for Pier 8
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If built, the building will be the largest in Hamilton measured from base to top with ~400 units.
Hamilton Re-implements Citizen Planning Appeal Deadlines During COVID Emergency
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City quietly makes significant change as Council didn’t meet in the first week of May.
Resident Pier 8 Appeals Scheduled for Contested Hearing in October
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LPAT encourages all parties to continue negotiations, offers mediation assistance, and sets September 30th as the date for a contested hearing.
LPAT Makes Unexpected Decision This Morning on Pier 8 Plans: Triggering New Talks Between City, Harbour West Neighbours, and Herman Turkstra
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In a key decision, Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Member Blair Taylor questions if the City has conducted proper transportation planning for 1645 units of housing on Pier 8. The ruling has spurred settlement talks as all sides look for a solution which removes their exposure to risk that could result from an imposed ruling of the Tribunal.
Hamilton Commercial Mixed-Use Zoning Appeal Negotiations Continue: Postponement of April 10th Prehearing Date Likely
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Negotiations continue between the City and appellants to reach agreements. Appellants continue to work among themselves to organize the case issue list, primary appellants, and “sheltering of appeals”.
Next Prehearing date requested no earlier than July.