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[G-Man]

They are simply confused. I always wanted to buy Fields and turn it into a house by itself. Interesting to see what they build there.

[aastra]

Methinks many people can't imagine that the Adelphi and all of that other glorious stuff was knocked down (because, you know, Victoria is/was all about preserving heritage).

Edited by aastra, 14 July 2019 - 11:25 AM.

[Kapten Kapsell]

Plans are underway to redevelop 1125 Fort Street.  Details:

• The existing house would be moved forward within the property and would receive a heritage designation
• Concurrently, the house would be divided into two strata units (one for the basement and a 2-storey unit for the rest of the property)
• 3 additional strata units would be built at the rear, bringing the total number of units to five
• The development will include an elevator, a rooftop garden (on top of the new structure), and four parking stalls accessed from Meares St. 

[Nparker]

Plans are underway to redevelop 1125 Fort Street.  

For reference.

[Jackerbie]

 

Plans are underway to redevelop 1125 Fort Street.  Details:

• The existing house would be moved forward within the property and would receive a heritage designation
• Concurrently, the house would be divided into two strata units (one for the basement and a 2-storey unit for the rest of the property)
• 3 additional strata units would be built at the rear, bringing the total number of units to five
• The development will include an elevator, a rooftop garden (on top of the new structure), and four parking stalls accessed from Meares St. 

 

 

Dev Tracker: https://tender.victo...Number=REZ00712

[newbie_01]

nice. that should make the character look of the house stand out more - https://www.google.c...!4d-123.3529786

[aastra]

In Victoria a tiny 1920s building like this one in Windsor would be knocked down without a second thought. You'd get laughed at for suggesting it was worth spending any money to save it, let alone close to $6 million*. But in Ontario it's heritage.

 

Pic of how it looked before renovation...

 

Just imagine what could have been done with the Fairfield church (restoration/renovation of the old building + new construction next door to make it feasible).

 

Windsor, Ontario Sandwich Fire Hall/Public Library project...

 

*SSP forumer says only $2.5 million, but news articles quote a higher number and say it went $3 million over budget.

Edited by aastra, 05 September 2019 - 04:10 PM.

[Jackerbie]

CoV is looking to fill a vacancy on the Heritage Advisory Panel. A short term appointment until June 2020. Details https://www.victoria...sory-panel.html

[Nparker]

I'd take the appointment on the condition they let me decide the fate of the Northern Junk site.

[Mike K.]

Spencer Castle (on Cook south of Finlayson) caught fire today. Quite a lot of damage but the structure was saved, according to VicFD.

[Victoria Watcher]

not the first time.  no?

 

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 16 January 2020 - 12:51 PM.

[Jackerbie]

 

Plans are underway to redevelop 1125 Fort Street.  Details:

• The existing house would be moved forward within the property and would receive a heritage designation
• Concurrently, the house would be divided into two strata units (one for the basement and a 2-storey unit for the rest of the property)
• 3 additional strata units would be built at the rear, bringing the total number of units to five
• The development will include an elevator, a rooftop garden (on top of the new structure), and four parking stalls accessed from Meares St. 

 

Revised plans and a DP application came in last week. Plans available on the Dev Tracker: https://tender.victo...Number=REZ00712

 

Slight revision to the tenure, as it now includes 4 strata units and a rental suite in the main dwelling (previously the basement was to be a strata unit).

 

[Mike K.]

Are they not making these units rentals?

[Jackerbie]

Are they not making these units rentals?

 

One rental unit. The addition has three strata units, and the existing home will remain a single strata unit. The basement (which was previously proposed as a strata unit) will be secured as rental in a housing agreement with the City. Letter from the developer is in the Dev Tracker folder, and here for convenience: https://tender.victo...828111354465659

[Mike K.]

Ah, very good.

[Victoria Watcher]

510 yates 2.795m

 

 

Fantastic opportunity to acquire a historic turn-of-the-century building with revitalized modern interiors. The property is ideally located in Old Town at the corner of Yates and Wharf Street. 

 

https://www.realtor....ctoria-downtown

 

[Jackerbie]

The Heritage Advisory Panel had a busy meeting in May it looks like. Of note:

- new architectural lighting for the Scotiabank at the corner of Douglas and Yates

- facade restoration of the "Palace Cigar Store" building at 574 Yates Street

- additional glazing restoration of the Fairfield Block/Sally's building at 1601 Douglas Street

 

The meeting slides with drawings and renderings are available online: https://www.victoria...ion- May 12.pdf

[aastra]

Good news about uncovering some of the old windows on the Fairfield Block, and also the reno work for one of the old brick houses on Pembroke.

[Kapten Kapsell]

The Salient Group has applied for permission to permit hotel usage at 1244 Wharf Street:

https://tender.victo...605130338186232

[Victoria Watcher]

The Salient Group has applied for permission to permit hotel usage at 1244 Wharf Street:

https://tender.victo...605130338186232

 

1244 wharf (the guild restaurant building):

 

https://www.reliance...4-wharf-street/

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 05 June 2020 - 04:44 PM.