St Boniface Area | Winnipeg | Development - Page 14

buzzg · #**261** Posted **Apr 3, 2018, 11:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by WildCake

I wonder if there could ever be a by-law that obliges riverfront lot owners to sell 10-15 meters of land to the city if ever the property is sold or changes owner, so that slowly but surely the city would regain its waterfront, and once a sizeable continuous chunk of land is back in their hands ,it could be converted to park space.

They could absolutely do that - no different than rail or right-of-way rules. If the city really wanted, they could expropriate 20 ft of property all along the entire river, but it would obviously lead to huge court proceedings and buyout costs. That being said, if there’s one or two properties in the way of making major trail connections, could be something worth looking at.

bomberjet · #**262** Posted **Apr 3, 2018, 11:50 PM**

The City owns the riverbank already. Just how much it actually extends back into peoples property is the question.

If it's a small stretch, def something to look at. If it's huge stretches, such as along Henderson Hwy, would be a long term, losing battle. And for what, a pathway through peoples back yards?

FYI, you can download property lines for viewing in Google Earth, among other formats, here: http://mli2.gov.mb.ca/cadastral/index.html

Select .kmz format when you get into the map views before clicking to download.

Looking at the area along Henderson, people own right down the bank and into the river in some cases. Likely due to erosion over time and old standards for property lines.

Tacheguy · #**263** Posted **May 31, 2018, 3:36 PM**

A 78 unit apartment development for 173 Notre Dame going to Riel cc on June 5.
I hope this advances more quickly than two other high profile projects in the area that seem to be going nowhere fast (825 Tache, empty lot beside Le Garage)

buzzg · #**264** Posted **May 31, 2018, 3:47 PM**

That would be fantastic, but you know that it's going to get huge backlash because who the hell wants an apartment block across the street when you can have a beautiful decrepit industrial building & surface lot?!

bomberjet · #**265** Posted **May 31, 2018, 3:55 PM**

Awesome. I was in the area a couple days ago and thought there is great potential for more development in that exact location. The area is ripe for the picking.

Edit: And wow, the city updated the clerks website! Looking at the development, I like it. I'm not a fan of slanty roofs on apartments. But underground parkade. Building fills most of the site. 5 storeys.

bomberjet · #**266** Posted **May 31, 2018, 4:01 PM**

Theres also another project going in at 173 Aubert. 20 units on the Lawn Man site. Parking at rear, looks like 4 storeys.

I do wish there was more height available here. But I guess it's zoning of the neighbourhood.

wags_in_the_peg · #**267** Posted **May 31, 2018, 4:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by Tacheguy

A 78 unit apartment development for 173 Notre Dame going to Riel cc on June 5.
I hope this advances more quickly than two other high profile projects in the area that seem to be going nowhere fast (825 Tache, empty lot beside Le Garage)

78 unit apartment building to replace a body shop and a 50 car junkyard that is 15 minute walk from downtown, that's crazy, why would a city support that!!!

Wpg_Guy · #**268** Posted **May 31, 2018, 4:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by bomberjet

Awesome. I was in the area a couple days ago and thought there is great potential for more development in that exact location. The area is ripe for the picking.

Edit: And wow, the city updated the clerks website! Looking at the development, I like it. I'm not a fan of slanty roofs on apartments. But underground parkade. Building fills most of the site. 5 storeys.

Link?

bomberjet · #**269** Posted **May 31, 2018, 4:47 PM**

I'm not sure how to link directly to the specific item.

But they're here: http://clkapps.winnipeg.ca/DMIS/View...onId=&InitUrl=

153 Aubert is report 23.
173 Notre Dame is hearing 3 and 4.

Wpg_Guy · #**270** Posted **May 31, 2018, 5:48 PM**

It's not great but like mentioned fills in the lot

https://www.ironcladdevelopments.com/notre-dame

Wpg_Guy · #**271** Posted **May 31, 2018, 5:59 PM**

RE: 153 Aubert

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The applicant has modified their modern
style building to reflect a more heritage Winnipeg style, including brick and stone.

This dumb, 'heritage Winnipeg style is ugly id rather see modern looking developments, non of those homes in Pointe Hébert has to abide by a heritage style.

buzzg · #**272** Posted **May 31, 2018, 6:20 PM**

I think it looks pretty nice, lots of variation in materials which is good. The "heritage" thing makes a little sense considering it's in the middle of a mature block vs. Pointe Hebert which is entirely brand new.

esquire · #**273** Posted **May 31, 2018, 6:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by WpG_GuY

It's not great but like mentioned fills in the lot

https://www.ironcladdevelopments.com/notre-dame

This design rated M for meh.

Considering what an awesome location North St. B is (basically downtown without downtown hassles), I find the downright crappy design quality of just about everything built around there in the last 10 or 12 years to be astounding. The SFHs that went up at the northern tip are nice, but virtually everything else has been mediocre at best.

Wpg_Guy · #**274** Posted **May 31, 2018, 6:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by esquire

This design rated M for meh.

Considering what an awesome location North St. B is (basically downtown without downtown hassles), I find the downright crappy design quality of just about everything built around there in the last 10 or 12 years to be astounding. The SFHs that went up at the northern tip are nice, but virtually everything else has been mediocre at best.

That area has so much potential to be such a great neighbourhood, its so disappointing how its developed over the years.

trueviking · #**275** Posted **May 31, 2018, 9:52 PM**

notre dame looks nice (weird that it has the same name as the street on the other side of the river)....need lots more of that scale in the area.

Are there images of aubert? I dont see them on the city web site.

bomberjet · #**276** Posted **May 31, 2018, 9:54 PM**

No there wasn't anything.

Said 4 storeys, 20 units. parking in rear.

Funny the applicant is Danny Serhal from Affinity Architecture. Were talking about him in another thread.

Wpg_Guy · #**277** Posted **May 31, 2018, 9:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by trueviking

notre dame looks nice (weird that it has the same name as the street on the other side of the river)....need lots more of that scale in the area.

Are there images of aubert? I dont see them on the city web site.

I couldn't find any yet, design by Affinity Architecture

bomberjet · #**278** Posted **May 31, 2018, 10:01 PM**

Here: http://clkapps.winnipeg.ca/DMIS/View...ac/2018/a16822

borkborkbork · #**279** Posted **May 31, 2018, 10:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by bomberjet

Here: http://clkapps.winnipeg.ca/DMIS/View...ac/2018/a16822

omg somebody opposing it got land surveyors to plot the location of the variance notice arguing that it wasn't correctly posted.

that has to be a new high (low) in NIMBY meticulousness

buzzg · #**280** Posted **May 31, 2018, 11:10 PM**

Lol one person also compared allowing these minor variances to the proposal to expropriate housing to extend Sterling Lyon. She also brings up her "right to sunlight," views to the park, which is across the street (and not an actual park), and people hearing her conversations.

If I was the developer I'd file a bylaw complaint that her gravel driveway does not follow city bylaws.