Some info on a potential project at the Proshine site Wellington@Island Park.
This is another Hobin-designed project, but not the same as The Wellington at Island Park (TWAIP is on the east side of Bella's restaurant, this project is on the west side)
http://blog.westwellington.ca/wp-con...NovMinutes.pdf
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3) Presentation by David Spillenaar of Springcress Properties and architect Barry Hobin regarding potential development of the northeast corner of Wellington and Island Park (current location of Pro Shine). The proposed building is just to the west of Bella’s Restaurant. The lot on the east side of Bella’s is already approved for a development which Barry Hoban is also designing. Mr. Hoban presented preliminary drawings for the massing of the proposed project. He made the following points:
a. Two potential general designs are being considered
i. A six-floor version that comes closer to the rear property line
ii. A seven-floor version that leaves more room at rear between back of building and property line.
b. Both designs include “step-backs” at several levels of the building
c. This is a “Boutique” development meaning that there is not a lot of room for many units, a maximum of 40 to maintain 1:1 parking ratio.
d. The location is designated as a “Gateway” in CDP which allows it to go to 20 metres (6-7 stories)
e. The project is very much in the early stages. They are only looking at massing for the moment and seeking feedback from the community. The corner of the building is the only architectural element at this point. It creates a sort of gateway into Wellington Village.
f. The architect and the developer acknowledged that this will be a long process and that there will be opposition particularly from the residents directly to the north of the site.
g. The six-floor option would sit 25 metres from the property line, which is within the by-laws.
h. Both versions of the design have the same density of units. Because of the size of the lot there is very little play in that regard.
i. The development would include one level of underground parking and parking at grade
j. Both designs are smaller than the Piccadilly across the street.
k. Sun shadow is no different between two options
l. A big issue to be resolved will be off of which street access to the building will be established.
m. Maps of the area are available on-line from Bing Maps
n. As with all other recent developments in the area the proposal will include commercial space at ground level and residential units above.
o. When asked about LEED and other green features the developer replied that they haven’t gotten past the massing stage at this point. The architect mentioned that most of their developments are “green”.
p. At this point only the seven-floor option requires any variances and this only for height. The west side might need a variance because it goes right up to what is designated as a street though that street isn’t actually there as it dead-ends before the site.
q. They will not be looking for cash in lieu of parking at this point as the marketplace will demand adequate parking anyway.
r. The architect and the developer don’t believe retail will cause parking problems because there won’t be very much of it.
s. Units will not rentals but condos and won’t be particularly small or inexpensive.
t. Architect repeated that at this point they are just looking for honest feedback. They are trying to create a good process by putting their cards on the table which benefits them in the long run.
u. They can be reached through their website. http://www.hobinarc.com/index2.html
v. Jason also has David Spilenaar’s email address
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Originally Posted by m3i6
1451 Wellington
Hopefully they'll have good coffee at this one. |
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