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[Nparker]

While the building has some mid-century charm, as restaurants go, Pluto's is well past its best before date.

[Mike K.]

Sakura: https://victoria.cit...ect-management/

[DavidSchell]

Hopefully it will be something taller than what is already in that area to  bring some character to the street corner.

[Nparker]

If the existing building cannot remain - and there's no reasonable way it can - then a stellar 21^st century interpretation of mid-century design would be a nice homage.There's a ton of inspiration out there.

 

I am sure it will just be another shoebox though. 

[philsample]

Drilling for environmental on Audi parking lot today.  Any info on what's going on?

[Kapten Kapsell]

There is a new proposal on Dev Tracker to replace the end of life apartment building at 1475 Fort Street with a new 4-storey structure containing 32 rental apartments (4 of which will be affordable).

The developer is Lantern Properties and the architect is Cascadia. The property is called Hadera Apartments. Some renderings:

[aastra]

Brick cladding? Totally inappropriate for the site. Are they trying to turn it into downtown or something? I'd need to see some proof that this style would be a good fit there.

[Nparker]

Brick cladding? Totally inappropriate for the site...

Perhaps the brick is an homage to what's currently on the site.

 

I can't say that architecturally speaking the new design is making any real statements, but for what it is, it's OK. At least the useless front lawn will make way for a more urban vibe.

[aastra]

I was just kidding. Wearing my Rockland opposition hat.

 

I'm wondering (as always) why they wouldn't want to put one more level on top, but set back a bit. Would residents have rooftop access for this one?

[Nparker]

I was just kidding. Wearing my Rockland opposition hat...

I knew that.  I still think the cladding choice might be a deliberate attempt to win favour with the neighbourhood.

[tiger11]

Could be wrong but didn't they just do a bunch of landscaping work at that fort street apartment this past year?? and possibly more?

Edited by tiger11, 12 June 2019 - 09:17 PM.

[Mike K.]

Yes, they did!

[Rob Randall]

[Kapten Kapsell]

1475 Fort Street requires a development permit with variances only; it does not need a rezoning since it conforms to existing zoning.

 

As such, is a public hearing required?

[Mike K.]

Oh, and to add to that, the building that will be replaced is actually behind the building that fronts the street.

[Jackerbie]

1475 Fort Street requires a development permit with variances only; it does not need a rezoning since it conforms to existing zoning.

 

As such, is a public hearing required?

 

Legally, no.

 

With CoV, they tend to ask the developer to consult with the CALUC, and Council may decide to have a Public Hearing if the variances are significant.

[Kapten Kapsell]

There is a community meeting this Thursday for the redevelopment of 1114 Rockland.   The meeting is hosted by Fairfield Gonzales CALUC and will be held at 7 pm at 1330 Fairfield Road.

 

There are no renderings available but I imagine that this site will be redeveloped into an apartment building...

[Kapten Kapsell]

Here’s a look at the new townhouse proposal for Fairfield / Kipling :

[Kapten Kapsell]

Ok - I finally have more info for 1015 Cook Street.

The Developer is GMC Projects and the architecture firm is Hillel. 14 rental suites are planned in a 4-storey building with underground parking.

Renderings:

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This project has now been converted to a rental apartment proposal; the existing house will be demolished and replaced with a new building. The design has presumably changed, though I assume it will likely remain four storeys, and the CALUC meeting for the new proposal will be July 11.

[CondoCooling]

Air Conditioned Condos

I’m relocating to Victoria and am interested in buying a higher end condo, but only one that is less than 10-15 years old and has air conditioning. Does anyone have a list of condos meeting these criteria? CC