220 Dundurn St | 78 and 87.3m | 25 and 28 fl | Proposed - Page 3

mattgrande · #41 Posted **May 1, 2013, 7:49 PM**

The guy on Facebook who goes by Hamilton Seen posted these photos he took behind 220 Dundurn. It looks like they're actually starting... something?

http://i.imgur.com/yM0BKv5.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/8ZeXWkC.jpg

palace1 · #42 Posted **Jun 7, 2013, 2:13 AM**

http://www.thespec.com/news-story/34...treet-project/

Denis Vranich appeared before the Hamilton Committee of Adjustment today requesting "two more storeys for a 194-unit residential complex."

"John Mokrycke, who recently completed an urban design report for Vranich's site plan application for the building, said it's a "very small" change in the building's structure."

I don't have any problem increasing the height but defining a change from 3 to 5 stories as "a very small change " is preposterous.

"The committee was also asked to consider allowing for slightly smaller and fewer parking spaces, and a lot area of 13,300 metres rather than the required 27,300 metres."

I'm not sure how lot area is calculated but a change to less than 50% of the required amount doesn't sound minor.

bluevue · #43 Posted **Jun 7, 2013, 10:54 AM**

for that property, an additional 2 stories will monster the sidewalk, but hey....increse density in that area and reduce parking spots (encourage more bike lockers etc.) is not a bad idea at all....especially with the demand for more bike lanes.

Dr Awesomesauce · #44 Posted **Jun 8, 2013, 3:27 AM**

Let's not fret over a couple stories. If that's what makes this project profitable then so be it...even if he is a convicted sex offender.

thmx · #45 Posted **Jun 12, 2013, 4:22 PM**

Site Plan:

- 2 5-storey residential buildings:

2-storey addition to existing 3-storey structure
4-storey addition to existing 1-storey structure

Source

oldcoote · #46 Posted **Jun 12, 2013, 6:13 PM**

http://www.raisethehammer.org/articl..._redevelopment

Jon Dalton · #47 Posted **Jun 12, 2013, 10:36 PM**

That's one huge ass parking lot.

mattgrande · #48 Posted **Jun 13, 2013, 2:26 PM**

And that's less parking than is required by the by law...

Dr Awesomesauce · #49 Posted **Jun 14, 2013, 12:35 AM**

Fitting for Limebingo Mall perhaps.

Beedok · #50 Posted **Jun 14, 2013, 12:40 AM**

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Originally Posted by mattgrande

And that's less parking than is required by the by law...

They're smaller than normal too right?

mattgrande · #51 Posted **Jun 14, 2013, 12:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by Beedok

They're smaller than normal too right?

Yep, they are. I don't remember how much smaller, but it seemed reasonable to me (speaking as someone who knows nothing about the subject).

SteelTown · #52 Posted **Jun 21, 2013, 1:35 PM**

Vacant Dundurn property to be reborn
City OKs Vranich's four-storey ‘urban luxury upscale multi-residential' units
By Emma Reilly

http://www.thespec.com/news-story/38...-to-be-reborn/

A building that's been an eyesore in the Kirkendall neighbourhood for years is about to get a new lease on life courtesy of a controversial Hamilton developer.

Denis Vranich was given the go-ahead Thursday to turn 220 Dundurn Street into what he calls an "urban luxury upscale multi-residential property."

Vranich, who appeared at the city's committee of adjustment Thursday but declined to speak to The Spectator, initially planned a five-storey development that would have required him to gain several minor variances around bylaws that limit the height and density of the building.

However, the plans that were approved Thursday call for a slightly scaled-back, four-storey building that meets all but one of the bylaws governing the building. The committee of adjustment granted a Vranich permission to boost the building's density.

According to Councillor Brian McHattie, Vranich is planning to split the cost of a new pedestrian crossing at the corner of Dundurn and Chatham streets with the city in order to accommodate a surge of traffic in the neighbourhood. McHattie also says the building will be gold or platinum LEED certified.

However, residents of nearby Charlton Avenue say there are remaining concerns about the scale of the project.

"It's going to be a really nice building. It's definitely going to be an upgrade to what's there.

"So, those things are really positive," said Cindy Stranak, whose back yard on Charlton almost directly abuts the building. "But I'm very sad about the amount of density going in a neighbourhood that's already under a lot of pressure with traffic, parking, sewer problems, those types of issues. It's going to be even more of an issue with 200 more people going in there."

Vranich, who keeps a low profile, has been a controversial figure in Hamilton. In 2007, he pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting an employee. He has also been convicted of three prostitution-related offences and three counts of falsifying immigration records related to luring Hungarian women to Canada.

After he received a $330,000 grant for his condo project at King and Hess in 2012, a coalition of women's agencies filed a complaint with the city that he was receiving taxpayer money. As a result of that complaint, council began considering a new policy that would demand criminal background checks on all developers applying for city grants and loans. Vranich also inspired another council bylaw that limits the amount of time developers can occupy lanes around buildings, after his project at King and Hess blocked lanes of traffic for two years.

Dr Awesomesauce · #53 Posted **Jun 22, 2013, 12:12 AM**

Vranich, who keeps a low profile, has been a controversial figure in Hamilton. In 2007, he pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting an employee. He has also been convicted of three prostitution-related offences and three counts of falsifying immigration records related to luring Hungarian women to Canada.

I'd rather have a crack dealer developing this property - better class of person.

Beedok · #54 Posted **Jun 22, 2013, 1:57 AM**

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Originally Posted by pEte fiSt iN Ur fAce

Vranich, who keeps a low profile, has been a controversial figure in Hamilton. In 2007, he pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting an employee. He has also been convicted of three prostitution-related offences and three counts of falsifying immigration records related to luring Hungarian women to Canada.

I'd rather have a crack dealer developing this property - better class of person.

They're all working on becoming mayor of Toronto.

Dr Awesomesauce · #55 Posted **Jun 22, 2013, 3:03 AM**

Too true. Well, I guess we'll just have to settle then.

mattgrande · #56 Posted **Jun 22, 2013, 1:02 PM**

Maybe this reflects poorly on me, but I, for one, don't really care who's building/restoring a building, as long as they do a good job.

Would I prefer someone who's kept their nose clean? Probably, but in the long run, I don't think it matters.

Dr Awesomesauce · #57 Posted **Jun 23, 2013, 1:23 AM**

No comment.

If he'd smoked a little crack or had a DUI or got thrown in jail for knocking someone's teeth out in a bar room brawl then I wouldn't particularly care. But Denis' background shows him to be of an extraordinarily low character. But hey, growing up in and around daddy's strip clubs, he no doubt has a very peculiar sense of right and wrong. Can't place all the blame on him, I suppose.

masterwhite · #58 Posted **Apr 3, 2014, 2:47 PM**

walked by the building today and heard sounds of heavy equipment, so i walked around the back where the gate was open. No vehicles to be seen, yet the back up beeps and engine sounds where coming from then inside of the building. i guess the interior demolition is in progress.

Cant wait for this eye sore to be finished.

HillStreetBlues · #59 Posted **Apr 3, 2014, 3:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by Dr Awesomesauce

No comment.

If he'd smoked a little crack or had a DUI or got thrown in jail for knocking someone's teeth out in a bar room brawl then I wouldn't particularly care. But Denis' background shows him to be of an extraordinarily low character.

I know that this comment is from a while back, but I neglected to second it at the time.

masterwhite · #60 Posted **Apr 4, 2014, 7:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by Dr Awesomesauce

Let's not fret over a couple stories. If that's what makes this project profitable then so be it...even if he is a convicted sex offender.

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Originally Posted by Dr Awesomesauce

No comment.

If he'd smoked a little crack or had a DUI or got thrown in jail for knocking someone's teeth out in a bar room brawl then I wouldn't particularly care. But Denis' background shows him to be of an extraordinarily low character. But hey, growing up in and around daddy's strip clubs, he no doubt has a very peculiar sense of right and wrong. Can't place all the blame on him, I suppose.

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Originally Posted by HillStreetBlues

I know that this comment is from a while back, but I neglected to second it at the time.

Now convicted sex offender is a bit of a blanket statement

Denis Vranich, 31, the property owner and a manager at the Elixir Lounge and Nightclub, admits he cornered the 22-year-old woman and assaulted her on a back deck during a private, after-hours party WHILE INTOXICATED

He was not convicted of RAPE or child molestation so i don't see how a DUI, or Drug Dealing, or Aggravated assault of knocking someones teeth out is any better?