Developers say they are finding being excluded from development review meetings during COVID is delaying projects and resulting in problems responding to staff concerns regarding proposals.
Talks Regarding Future of St. Giles Church Building at Impasse
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“It was just a real schlimazel” is how one heritage advocate described the relationship between them and the Church
Gore Buildings Proposal Praised by Heritage Review Committee
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Wilson Blanchard’s Hughson Business Space Corporation says they will build a six-storey commercial building with ground-level retail at 18 to 28 King Street East while retaining three of the four existing facades and recreating the facade of no. 24.
Developer to Remediate Dunsmure Road Site for New Rental Townhomes
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The City expects the site will increase municipal taxes from $37,399 to $118,742 per year. The grant represents 80% of this increase over ten years.
Hamilton’s DRP Praises Plan for Three Tall Buildings Downtown at John and Wilson
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Design Review Panel members say it is a “extremely solid submission” which can be better with changes to reduce the podium to better relate to the neighbourhood and neighbouring church.
Nearby Homeowners Say Eight Storeys is Too Tall at 415 Main West, File OLT Appeal
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Matthew Bury and Robin Jeanveau say Hamilton’s Committee of Adjustment error in approving a mid-rise building behind their houses as a minor variance.
Hamilton’s DRP Gives Conditional Thumbs Up to Vrancor’s latest Proposal at 213 King West
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Hamilton’s Design Review Panel (DPR) says Vrancor needs to redesign its proposed 30-storey development at 213 King Street West to address a potentially dangerous wind condition, and to ensure it relates to surrounding buildings.
DiCenzo Pitches Building 42-Storey and 38-Storey Towers Beside Landmark Place
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DiCenzo’s plan does not disclose height. Landmark Place is 43-storey with a low lobby. Depending on the podium design, DiCenzo’s proposal could be taller – making it Hamilton’s tallest building.
Fengate / LiUNA Seek to Exceed Downtown Hamilton Height Limit
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The Downtown Hamilton Secondary Plan states buildings shall not exceed the height of the escarpment – unless they provide design excellence and community benefits to be negotiated.
Fengate / LiUNA seek its elimination as a minor variance.
LPAT Rejects White Star Group’s $33-Million Claim Against City of Hamilton
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LPAT issues unusual rebuke against White Star asking why they’ve failed to developer their site, and the LPAT may issue an extreme rare costs order.
City of Hamilton Considering Adding Green Building Standards to Zoning
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Already, municipalities have an array requirements related to materials, height, setbacks, landscaping, and design included in their zoning bylaws. Would adding environmental standards being much different?