The Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (formerly known as the Ontario Municipal Board) is beginning to set pre-hearing dates for various appeals for non-decision in planning applications across Hamilton.
Hamilton’s Lime Ridge Mall Submits Redevelopment Plan for Closed Sears Store
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Lime Ridge Mall owner Cadillac Fairview wants to create a restaurant district as part of their redevelopment of the former Sears store that anchored the north side of Hamilton’s largest indoor shopping centre.
McMaster Appeals to OMB on Main West Student Rez Proposal Prior to LPAT Taking Over
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McMaster’s appeal is one of over a dozen in Hamilton by development applicants seeking to protect their interests under the more developer friendly OMB rules rather than risk having to appeal under the new LPAT rules.
Hamilton’s Mountain Plaza Proposing Two Mid-Rise Residential Buildings
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The planning file for the proposal shows it is in early stages, and SmartCentres is conducting market research to determine if there will be ground level commercial in the buildings, and determining the state of the residential market before finalizing their application.
Hamilton Pier 8 Bid Visuals Released: Wood Frame Buildings, Artist Lofts, Alt Hotel Among Ideas
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The Public Record dives into the limited information released by the City, providing you a summary of what the bidders plan for Pier 8.
Developer Pitches New Public Library Branch as Part of Hamilton West Harbour Pier 8 Bid
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Hamilton’s Chief Librarian says the Hamilton Public Library is interested in discussing a new library branch with West Harbour developers seeking to win right to buy Pier 8 lands from City.
OMB Will Review Council’s Potential Conflict on Pier 8 as Both Approving Authority and Land Seller
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“The Board does have a public interest function”, Swinkin asserted to the objection of the City’s lawyer. “You may say they [the public] are not here and not appellants, but the Board will serve its public interest function and look out for those interests”.
City Continues Settlement Negotiations with OMB Appellants on new Commercial Mixed Use Zoning
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The City of Hamilton is negotiating with over 20 parties who appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board against the City’s new Commercial Mixed Use Zoning.
Stoney Creek Developer Appeals to OMB for Four Storey Development at 261 King Street East
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J.A.N. Group Inc filed an appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board on their application for a four storey residential building at 261 King Street East in Stoney Creek. The site is located west of Green Road.
Medallion Properties Takes City to OMB on 20 Storey Redevelopment of 195 Wellington South
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Medallion Properties have filed an appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board on their application for a 20-storey residential redevelopment of their property at 195 Wellington Street South in the Corktown neighbourhood.
The Ontario Municipal Board has assigned case number PL171389 to the appeal. The first pre-hearing date has not yet been set.
Coppley Expanding Manufacturing in Hamilton’s Downtown, Planning Move Down MacNab Street to Cannon Street
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Premium tailored clothing company Coppley is planning a new 6,822 square metre manufacturing facility in Hamilton’s Downtown, just down the street from their present headquarters.
The new facility will enabled the company to enhance its manufacturing processing while remaining in Downtown Hamilton, architect Drew Hauser told the City’s Design Review Panel on Thursday.