Looks like another Condo being proposed downtown at the corner of Prince and Grafton.
City considers condo proposal for heritage area
The City of Charlottetown is considering a proposal for a four-storey condominium building at the corner of Prince and Grafton streets.
The property in question is currently vacant, having been used in the past as a non-paved parking lot and years ago as a gas station.
Coun. Rob Lantz, chair of planning, said the proposed condominium development is on a prominent intersection in the heart of the city.
"It looks like a very nice design,'' Lantz said. "I know that planning staff made design suggestions that are in keeping with our proposed 500 Lot guidelines.''
The city has been working on a plan for the 500 Lots since 2005. It identifies the original 500 lots or properties of the city as laid out in the Morris, Patterson-Wright Plan of 1771. This plan was instrumental in creating an orderly development of the city, rather than a ribbon-like settlement along the river, as was common elsewhere. The plan originally contained 500 lots measuring 84 feet by 120 feet along with four green squares and a central square for public buildings.
Essentially, it's everything south of Euston Street.
"That plan is not yet written into the bylaw, but it contains very good standards and guidelines that the architect was agreeable to including.''
N46 Architecture is handling the design but the developers haven't been identified yet and didn't want to comment until council makes a decision.
That's expected to come during council's next public meeting, Feb. 13.
The property at the corner of Prince and Grafton streets is in the city's heritage preservation area so the design will be reviewed by heritage board.
The application is asking for a minor height variance. Under city bylaw, the maximum variance on the property in question is 39.4 feet. The requested variance is for an average height above the established grade of approximately 41.9 feet. The proposal will also require a consolidation of the existing four parcels.
The variance means the proposal will be vetted by planning board. The planning and heritage boards will make recommendations to council but council has the final say.
The main level of the proposed condominium building would include office space with three levels of condominiums above it. The façade would feature brick on the lower floor with concrete stone details. The three storeys above ground level would feature painted horizontal siding and a cornice top.
The city's planning department is accepting written submissions until Tuesday, Jan. 24.
Source
www.theguardian.pe.ca
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