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jjavman Sep 4, 2019 4:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Horsell (Post 8670612)
At least the wrecking ball is making good progress making way for the JAG expansion, the old Technip building was flattened over the weekend. I would love to see shovels in the ground on this one early next year if possible.
Todays paper

https://i.imgur.com/lFiVgAV.png

Horsell Sep 4, 2019 7:29 PM
Ya gotta love the way the city zones certain properties. Obviously this property needed a rezoning to accommodate the new height (which in itself was shortsighted considering the "Envision" plan), but here you have them rezoning it to "commercial central office" when in fact it will be the furthest thing from an office. By's, why don't you just throw out some of your old zones and create something a little more flexible. (head shaking)

jjavman Sep 4, 2019 9:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Horsell (Post 8677645)
Ya gotta love the way the city zones certain properties. Obviously this property needed a rezoning to accommodate the new height (which in itself was shortsighted considering the "Envision" plan), but here you have them rezoning it to "commercial central office" when in fact it will be the furthest thing from an office. By's, why don't you just throw out some of your old zones and create something a little more flexible. (head shaking)

Agree!

Engibeer Sep 23, 2019 2:57 PM
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Originally Posted by jjavman (Post 8677300)
Looks like this was cancelled due to lack of submissions. Perhaps the rezoning will go through without much fuss after all.

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A public hearing on the expansion of JAG Hotel downtown has been cancelled as there were no submissions filed.

St. John’s City council had moved forward to rezone the area, following amendments to the proposal, allowing a maximum of 10 storeys of development and removing light angle requirements.

The hotel plans to add 69 rooms and a concert hall. Proposed changes require the rezoning of an entire block on Buchanan and Water Street.

While there were initial concerns raised, the City received no submissions one way or the other leading up to tonight’s meeting, which as such has been cancelled.
https://vocm.com/2019/09/23/meeting-...f-submissions/

wmemeadusjr Sep 23, 2019 4:06 PM
The public hearing has been cancelled because of lack of submissions. This clears another hurdle.

statbass Sep 23, 2019 4:30 PM
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Originally Posted by wmemeadusjr (Post 8695576)
The public hearing has been cancelled because of lack of submissions. This clears another hurdle.
You beat me to the punch again! LOL.... good stuff! :cheers:

jjavman Oct 2, 2019 2:48 AM
Jag gets final approval
 
https://www.thetelegram.com/news/loc...proval-359045/

jjavman Oct 7, 2019 3:32 PM
Getting Ready for Footings
 
https://i.imgur.com/r3c9x07.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/5WSiL12.jpg

wmemeadusjr Nov 7, 2019 3:48 PM
I recently heard that the developers of Jag have bought most of the homes on Buchanan Street for a future parking lot and are trying to buy everything east of the hotel to Waldergrave Street including the old Hempware building, the former Relish restaurant and the Magic Wok. I can only assume that this is for parking as well. A parking garage would be a better idea. Another good idea would be to link this hotel to the convention centre in light of it's close proximity.

thevan Nov 11, 2019 7:34 PM
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Originally Posted by wmemeadusjr (Post 8741851)
I recently heard that the developers of Jag have bought most of the homes on Buchanan Street for a future parking lot and are trying to buy everything east of the hotel to Waldergrave Street including the old Hempware building, the former Relish restaurant and the Magic Wok. I can only assume that this is for parking as well. A parking garage would be a better idea. Another good idea would be to link this hotel to the convention centre in light of it's close proximity.
Wouldn't surprise me..

jjavman Nov 12, 2019 3:21 AM
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Originally Posted by wmemeadusjr (Post 8741851)
I recently heard that the developers of Jag have bought most of the homes on Buchanan Street for a future parking lot and are trying to buy everything east of the hotel to Waldergrave Street including the old Hempware building, the former Relish restaurant and the Magic Wok. I can only assume that this is for parking as well. A parking garage would be a better idea. Another good idea would be to link this hotel to the convention centre in light of it's close proximity.
Yes Cut & Fill tunnel would be good.

Larla77 Nov 14, 2019 8:09 PM
They should have to build a garage. Not have more piecemeal parking lots in downtown.

NewfBC Nov 15, 2019 3:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Larla77 (Post 8748741)
They should have to build a garage. Not have more piecemeal parking lots in downtown.
They can change the name to JAG Motel! :)

Ron.

Horsell Nov 17, 2019 12:27 AM
A parking lot or a parking garage, either way it should not be allowed because this prime block should be developed as nothing less that a 12 story multi-use development. Better still 15 stories...but I'm really dreaming now.

The City allowed this new JAG/Concert Hall development on the basis that parking requirements would be no different than they are for Mile One, there are private lots and on street parking that can accommodate event nights.

jjavman Nov 17, 2019 4:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Horsell (Post 8750735)
A parking lot or a parking garage, either way it should not be allowed because this prime block should be developed as nothing less that a 12 story multi-use development. Better still 15 stories...but I'm really dreaming now.

The City allowed this new JAG/Concert Hall development on the basis that parking requirements would be no different than they are for Mile One, there are private lots and on street parking that can accommodate event nights.
I agree 15 stories multi-use would be a nicer plant, especially in this area of the downtown, however I'm glad that something else is being developed in that area at least. With the current council, even a meager 15 stories may have had a hard time.

Horsell Mar 26, 2021 1:40 PM
I'm not sure if I heard this right but I think this project is back on track and will start up this year. Again, I'm not SURE that's what I heard but it would be great news if it is.

IronMan Mar 26, 2021 2:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Horsell (Post 9229530)
I'm not sure if I heard this right but I think this project is back on track and will start up this year. Again, I'm not SURE that's what I heard but it would be great news if it is.

You are correct; this is the vicm news story from today.

https://vocm.com/2021/03/26/jag-hote...ith-expansion/

Marty_Mcfly May 13, 2021 9:49 PM
Excavation at the site is well underway and there's work happening there pretty much every day. I'm guessing we'll see a tower crane go up on site once construction begins.

Marty_Mcfly Jun 11, 2021 12:44 PM
The base of a crane has been installed on site. A lot of work happening there.

SignalHillHiker Jun 15, 2021 6:19 PM
Awesome. Can’t wait to check out the progress. Could it be? Something notable happening after all these years?


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