[Moncton] Downtown Developments - Page 189

Ammn_guy · #**3761** Posted **Jan 15, 2019, 5:29 PM**

Although i completely understand property owners frustration with people parking on their property, they are enabling PSI, and hiding their company names behind them. at this point anyone continuing to employ their services are just as guilty of enabling the theft. Its like contracting someone to steal a car.

MonctonRad · #**3762** Posted **Jan 15, 2019, 6:45 PM**

Good point.

If this escalates further, maybe the next step would be to also sue the companies or individuals employing PSI (especially if there was property damage to your vehicle) on the grounds that the "employer" was knowingly aiding and abetting in criminal activity.

If such a suit were ever successful then anyone using the services of PSI would drop them like flies.........

habskilla · #**3763** Posted **Jan 15, 2019, 7:10 PM**

All we need is a truck with a cutting torch to be available when called upon to cut the boots off.

L'homard · #**3764** Posted **Jan 15, 2019, 7:42 PM**

Having been sued before, I would urge anyone hiring these guys to quit asap, because sucxessful or not, being sued is a TON of work and expense, win or lose. I handily won the suit against me, which was called "frivolous and bordering on vexatious" by the court Still, it was massively expensive in time, money and worry to defend myself. And I recovered nothing in costs or damages as the litigant had no assets and no money.
If someone would just sue one of these companies who hire these extortionists, word will get around fast.

69Beetle · #**3765** Posted **Jan 15, 2019, 9:09 PM**

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Originally Posted by MonctonRad

Welcome to the forums!!!

As indicated in the image below, potentially three of the four corners of the Gordon/Highfield intersection may be in play (depending on whether or not the old YMCA is included in the proposed hotel development.

Which of the three rumoured projects are you referring to?

At least two (and possibly all three) of these consolidated parcels of land belong to Ashford.

The proposed hotel development on the site of the "V Hotel" was the source of some hot and heavy rumours last summer, but things have been quiet recently.

The recently consolidated parcel of land (comprising six building lots) on the NW corner of Gordon/Highfield definitely belongs to Ashford, and is likely going to be a mixed use development with a large residential component (commercial on the ground floor).

The land on the SE corner of Gordon/Highfield was the subject of a temporary variance request before Moncton PAC recently, allowing a temporary parking lot on a portion of the property for one year only. This might indicate that there are plans for this land in 2020.

All in all, these are exciting times for this neighbourhood, but development plans tend to move forward at a glacial pace, and it will likely be five years or so before all of these potential projects begin to pan out........

Yes, I am most interested in the project on the SE corner of Gordon/Highfield, as Ashford recently purchased two other homes (one on Elm, one on Highfield) allowing for a much larger foot print, and these properties are adjacent to a property owned by myself on Elm St. I am quite curious how this development will affect my homes value and demand.

MonctonRad · #**3766** Posted **Jan 17, 2019, 5:07 PM**

Now the City of Moncton is seeking an injunction against PSI Parking Solutions!!!

Moncton wants judge to halt unlicensed booting
No company is authorized to boot in the city though practice has continued
Shane Magee · CBC News · Posted: Jan 17, 2019 12:52 PM AT | Last Updated: 10 minutes ago
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/moncton-court-booting-order-1.4981852

Good news!!!!

Presumably if an injunction is issued by the courts, if PSI tries to continue on with their business, and if your car gets booted, all you will have to do is call the police and they will be able to offer you assistance (ie - ordering PSI to release your car without charge).

This should put them out of business for good.

felip_ars · #**3767** Posted **Jan 17, 2019, 5:33 PM**

...or they'll just change their business into a towing company

But seriously, Parking lot owners will just found another way to prevent people from parking in their lot illegally.

Scarface · #**3768** Posted **Jan 18, 2019, 1:51 AM**

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Originally Posted by felip_ars

...or they'll just change their business into a towing company

But seriously, Parking lot owners will just found another way to prevent people from parking in their lot illegally.

you mean illegal/unlicensed towing company

MonctonRad · #**3769** Posted **Jan 19, 2019, 2:59 AM**

The renovations at 1999 Main (Stantec Building) are complete. The grand opening ceremony was yesterday.

Scarface · #**3770** Posted **Jan 20, 2019, 4:47 AM**

One has to wonder why this is the case.

ATTENTION INVESTORS new construction without the new construction price tag in a prime location on Main Street Moncton. This one of a kind opportunity is centrally located in the heart of downtown within walking distance of the new event centre.

840 - 842 Main ST
Moncton, New Brunswick
$1,500,000

For those wondering this is the new building that replaced the old foundation where Keating's is now.

It seems strange to have come up for sale after the cities complaint that the Keating's sign din't fit into the Historic (old fashioned) signs rule that is apparently on the brand new building.

Hali87 · #**3771** Posted **Jan 21, 2019, 4:57 AM**

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Originally Posted by MonctonRad

The renovations at 1999 Main (Stantec Building) are complete. The grand opening ceremony was yesterday.

This is a neat building... this style of architecture is really being erased in Halifax during the current round of (re)-development - it's cool to see a building like this being restored in Moncton

Ammn_guy · #**3772** Posted **Jan 21, 2019, 4:49 PM**

i see the city is buying this large.. lot on albert,previously rumored years ago to be a hotel. I am surprised at the price.

i am wondering if they are considering a parking lot in this location. its about 10 min walk from Avenir center.. or less. Its just on teh other side of the tracks on Vaughn harvey/albert.

"That, Moncton City Council authorize Administration, through its external legal counsel in trust,
to enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with 623468 NB INC. to purchase the property
located at LOT 06, plan # 21571469, PID 70439849, on Albert Street, for the price of
$2,450,000.00"

MonctonRad · #**3773** Posted **Jan 21, 2019, 5:12 PM**

Interesting.

I just checked on the SNB Property Assessment website, and this lot borders on Vaughan Harvey just to the south of the CNR overpass.

It has an assessed value of $574,300. The city therefore is paying nearly 5x it's assessed value. I wonder what this means??? Are there imminent plans for this corner requiring the city to purchase this property?

Parking for the Avenir Centre might be possible, but would sort of go against the current city dogma of "distributed" parking, and denying that there is a parking problem in the first place.......

Ammn_guy · #**3774** Posted **Jan 21, 2019, 6:07 PM**

I found the price really high as well.. the land is not exactly build ready either without a lot of earth work. i suppose its possible the city needs it for utilities or something. Maybe its some sort of land swap with a developer. who knows.

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Originally Posted by MonctonRad

Interesting.

I just checked on the SNB Property Assessment website, and this lot borders on Vaughan Harvey just to the south of the CNR overpass.

It has an assessed value of $574,300. The city therefore is paying nearly 5x it's assessed value. I wonder what this means??? Are there imminent plans for this corner requiring the city to purchase this property?

Parking for the Avenir Centre might be possible, but would sort of go against the current city dogma of "distributed" parking, and denying that there is a parking problem in the first place.......

BaseballFan · #**3775** Posted **Jan 21, 2019, 6:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by MonctonRad

Interesting.

I just checked on the SNB Property Assessment website, and this lot borders on Vaughan Harvey just to the south of the CNR overpass.

It has an assessed value of $574,300. The city therefore is paying nearly 5x it's assessed value. I wonder what this means??? Are there imminent plans for this corner requiring the city to purchase this property?

Parking for the Avenir Centre might be possible, but would sort of go against the current city dogma of "distributed" parking, and denying that there is a parking problem in the first place.......

The current assessment of almost any piece land has no bearing on reality (unless the assessor can rely on a recent sale or listing of the subject property as an indicator of the real value).

tmacdougall · #**3776** Posted **Jan 21, 2019, 6:26 PM**

I may be wrong but it's my understanding that this lot has the same environmental stipulations as the land purchased across from Assomption Blvd. when the bridge was built.

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Originally Posted by BaseballFan

The current assessment of almost any piece land has no bearing on reality (unless the assessor can rely on a recent sale or listing of the subject property as an indicator of the real value).

tmacdougall · #**3777** Posted **Jan 21, 2019, 6:30 PM**

According to the Times & Transcript, the Higgins Block at the corner of Main and Botsford have been purchased by a new company called Fusion Properties.

No immediate plans to renovate.

MonctonRad · #**3778** Posted **Jan 21, 2019, 6:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by tmacdougall

According to the Times & Transcript, the Higgins Block at the corner of Main and Botsford have been purchased by a new company called Fusion Properties.

No immediate plans to renovate.

Still, this may be a positive development for this prominent (yet shabby) building.

MonctonRad · #**3779** Posted **Jan 21, 2019, 6:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by Ammn_guy

I found the price really high as well.. the land is not exactly build ready either without a lot of earth work. i suppose its possible the city needs it for utilities or something. Maybe its some sort of land swap with a developer. who knows.

Just a thought - could the city actually be looking at putting the new Codiac RCMP HQ on this property?

I'm just speculating here. I would much rather see the police HQ closer to the downtown core to aid in building density within the core, however a location here (next to Vaughan Harvey and Assomption) would certainly be attractive in that it would allow the police department to rapidly deploy it's assets onto the city street grid in a hurry if necessary.........

BaseballFan · #**3780** Posted **Jan 21, 2019, 6:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by MonctonRad

Just a thought - could the city actually be looking at putting the new Codiac RCMP HQ on this property?

I'm just speculating here. I would much rather see the police HQ closer to the downtown core to aid in building density within the core, however a location here (next to Vaughan Harvey and Assomption) would certainly be attractive in that it would allow the police department to rapidly deploy it's assets onto the city street grid in a hurry if necessary.........

Correct.