Stratford plan towers over Charlottetown Harbour
Last Updated: Monday, November 3, 2008 | 9:34 AM AT
CBC News
The owner of a waterfront motel in Stratford, across the harbour from Charlottetown, is planning to build two eight-storey condominiums on the same site.
The buildings would be among the tallest on Prince Edward Island, the tallest being the 10-storey Prince Edward Hotel in Charlottetown.
Jacob Hiemstra, owner of the Southport Motel and a developer from Holland, will unveil a plan Tuesday for the buildings.
Stratford Mayor Kevin Jenkins is excited about the possibilities.
"We definitely want something distinctive; we want something high-quality on the waterfront. We're very, very sensitive as to the type of development that takes place," said Jenkins.
Jenkins said given what he seen so far, the condominiums will stimulate further high-quality development in the area. The town, he said, could contribute to the project by enhancing lighting and the area's streetscape.
The development meets with zoning regulations and planning guidelines, and so likely wouldn't require a public hearing. The plan is in the very early stages, said Jenkins, and no permit has been applied for yet.
Hiemstra is planning a private function to kick off the project Tuesday afternoon.
Here is a rendering
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