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[gumgum]

Saanich's Mayor was on CFAX this morning and said that he sees a definitive opportunity for a relatively large mixed-used development here.
Anyone know anything about this?

As most remember, Lumberworld burnt down about a year ago.

[G-Man]

But they have been operating a yard store right?

[gumgum]

Yeah, they're still running.
I think he knows something about their future/ or lack of future plans that we don't.

[G-Man]

God please don't let it be a sea of suburban low-rises!!

That location could be such a gem for the area if done right. The problem is that it will mostly be another car-centric condo / Blockbuster development.

[G-Man]

This location is on the No. 6 Bus route and only a block from the No. 26 so it is well served by high frequency bus service.

The first thought that jumps to mind is a four building development with a small plaza in the middle. There could outward facing ground floor commerical along Quadra and Reynolds and then perhaps some inward commercial on the two buildings on Reynolds and Borden.

I think 6 - 8 storeys would be appropriate.

[aastra]

Makes you wonder where they're planning to put the cut-through. That's a long block, for sure.

[G-Man]

Well there already is the Galloping Goose going diagonally they could easily have an entrance that went through to Reynolds school at the South end of the Borden lot.

[Galvanized]

I wonder when the folks at Lumberworld decided not to rebuild? Last I heard they had plans to.

[VicHockeyFan]

I wonder when the folks at Lumberworld decided not to rebuild? Last I heard they had plans to.

I thought they did too. Maybe the new Home Depot a km or two away makes them think twice?

[Scaper]

If it's saanich's idea of density here, it will be more the crack shack glasgow cookie cutter apartments.

[Galvanized]

They've applied for a Development Permit to rebuild the store.

[VicHockeyFan]

10 years!?!??

WTF


Lumberworld wants to rebuild with "temporary" store at Saanich site
Quadra Street building was destroyed by fire
Kim Westad, Times Colonist
Published: Friday, March 30, 2007
A temporary Ace Lumberworld is in the works, although temporary could mean 10 years.

The popular store was burned down June 3, 2006, in a blaze that destroyed the main building and caused millions of dollars in damage. Saanich police are still investigating the suspected arson, with no one yet charged.

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[gumgum]

They should just wait until humans evolve without pinkies and they could be the first to sell four finger garden gloves.

[Ms. B. Havin]

They should just wait until humans evolve without pinkies ...

No no no, you're thinking of the little toe! That's the one slated for extinction!

[aastra]

“We have to determine...what would be acceptable to Saanich,” Flaig said.

Right, because Saanich has such high standards.

[Holden West]

They have to be careful. People might mistake it for Bear Mountain Arena.

[aastra]

Remind me again, how long has that "temporary" building been standing on the supermarket's parking lot over in Cordova Bay?

[gumgum]

Lumberworld begins task of rebuilding
Machines are busy preparing the site for the new building at Lumberworld on Quadra Street.
But a co-owner remains frustrated the arsonist still hasn't been caught