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City Council implemented a minimum parking stall width of 3.0m requiring all new mixed-use development to make all parking spots fit large pick-up trucks. The plan would’ve driven up unit prices across Hamilton, and stifle some new multi-storey building construction.
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.
City Council approved the development in October 2019, but McMaster had already appeal to the LPAT.
If built, the building will be the largest in Hamilton measured from base to top with ~400 units.
City quietly makes significant change as Council didn’t meet in the first week of May.
LPAT encourages all parties to continue negotiations, offers mediation assistance, and sets September 30th as the date for a contested hearing.
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.
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.
City declared its intention to motion at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal for the new Secondary Plan to be brought into force and effect, with the exception of two site specific appeals, after the Veri appeal was dealt with.
The Owner of Hamilton’s First Laneway House Discovers that City Hall Rhetoric Is Meaningless as City Charges Full Development Charges and Parkland Fees.
Canna Cabana is planning to open their location, one of seven stores authorized for all of the “West Region” of Southern Ontario, at the Centre on Barton near to the intersection of Barton Street East and Kenilworth Avenue North.