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Originally Posted by markbarbera
According to the initial news article on this item, Councillor Brattina did not consider this a top priority for bylaw issues because of an impending development on the site. Perhaps he can give an update on either the status of the complaint or on the actual development itself. |
I have a PM from Bob Bratina which includes the following;
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Originally Posted by Bob Bratina
THE HILTON WAS HELD UP BY AN ATTEMPT BY THE OWNER TO SAVE PART OF THE OLD HMP BUILDING AS A HERITAGE STRUCTURE. MUCH MONEY WAS SPENT ON THAT INITIATIVE, AND SEVERAL MONTHS LOST. IN THE MEANTIME HE BUILT AND OPENED TWO NEW HOTELS IN SUDBURY, AND HAS ONE UNDERWAY IN NORTH BAY. HE ALSO TOOK THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE THE SHERATON WHICH HE IS ABOUT TO RENOVATE. THAT CONTRIBUTED TO FURTHER DELAY. HOWEVER, HE HAS APPLIED FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL AND I EXPECT A CONSTRUCTION START THIS SPRING.
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As you can read Bob expects construction to start
this spring. I've kept Bob's PM to me for posterity so we'll have to see if his expectation is met, or not.
I do question the owner ever attempting to save any part of the building as a heritage structure. Perhaps someone can enlighten me if Bob's recollection is correct, or not.