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Hamilton’s Design Review Panel met on August 10, 2017 for a workshop from senior City planning staff on the City’s new Transit Oriented Corridor Zoning.
The video and discussion is a good primer for those looking for an introduction into the concepts of the zoning and how it will interact with urban design in Hamilton.
The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities met Tuesday to discuss policing matters with Hamilton Police Service Chief of Police Eric Girt and discussed the streetscape designed planned for the LRT project, with staff presenting specific plans for the International Village.
Development proposals for the former Kresge site at 43 – 51 King Street East, and a proposal for 71 Rebecca Street will be considered by the Design Review Panel.
Ward 5 Councillor Chad Collins says the Council needs to commit to multi-year budget planning to better allocate the City budget.
There was much frustration expressed at the time frames for elevator repairs after an property standards order is issued to the landlord of a broken elevator.
Vendors will be expected to remain open until 6pm on weekdays and 5pm on Saturdays. Board authorizes Market Manager to enforce hours.
In a motion at the West Harbour Development Committee on June 5, Farr calls for the removal of the washroom from the plan. He does not state in his motion where the budget will be relocated.
A motion on the June 5, 2017 West Harbour Development Sub-Committee moves for approval of a $800,000 retrofit of a portion of the Public Works facility on Barton Street West between Bay and Caroline to house the Cadet program beginning in 2019.
The City of Hamilton is moving to designate four properties under the Ontario Heritage Act, publishing notices last week as required under the Act. The following are the notices on the City website:
140 Locke Street South, Hamilton – “The former church at 140 Locke Street South was constructed in the late 19th century and was originally relocated from its former location on Canada Street in 1895-1896. The church was associated with the theme of late 19th and early 20th century places of worship in Hamilton. The former church served as the Immanuel Congregational Church from 1890 to 1925, then became Trinity United Church from 1925 to 1967, and was later converted into an auction hall in 1967. The former church has design value as it demonstrates the influence of Neo Gothic style of architecture.
Developer commits to working with Heritage Committee to recreate ground level look of building, and interaction with historical character of Downtown Core.
A consultant’s Heritage Assessment for the Downtown Hamilton building which housed the Kresge department store is now being reviewed by City staff. Demolition permit may be issued once utilities are cut to building.