Variances approved for apartment in Transcona
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The next meeting of the East Kildonan-Transcona community committee is scheduled for Fri., Oct. 2 at 9:30 a.m
A variance application for a proposed multi-family development at 609 Leola St. was approved during a public hearing by the East Kildonan-Transcona community committee on Sept. 3.
The proponent, Kyle Kostenuk, presented a number of requests, specifically with regard to an eight per cent increase in the density of the project, a lower parking density than required, as well as a number of setbacks.
“We respectfully submit we will be improving the site, bringing an ambience that blends well with the neighbouring properties,” Kostenuk said.
The committee recommended approval of the application, contrary to recommendation of the public service, subject to a number of requirements from the developer, including a formal agreement with neighbouring Archdiocese of St. Boniface on the use of up to 10 parking spaces, should residents of the proposed residence require them.
“Entering into this agreement with the Archdiocese allows this to work well, I think,” Coun. Shawn Nason (Transcona) said in support. “In my opinion, this will be a good use of this space. I do look forward to this innovative building coming to fruition.”
A long-awaited report on school zone speed limits was presented to the committee. The public service delivered a report investigating reduced speed zones, which included a list of numbers of infractions recorded within the East Kildonan-Transcona area in 2018.
During 2018, 11,195 tickets were issued in school zones in the three wards, with three schools accounting for the bulk of infractions. River Elm School on Talbot Avenue between Watt Street and Elmwood Road accounted for 55 per cent of tickets, with 6,390 tickets issued. The King’s School on Panet Road north of Munroe Avenue accounted for another 21 per cent of tickets, with 2,276 tickets issued. École Riviere Rouge on Murray Avenue between Donan Street and Endcliff Place accounted for 12 per cent of tickets, with 1,367 tickets issued.
Curtis Pankratz, an associate professor in the department of sociology at the University of Winnipeg who has done extensive research on the subject of road safety, spoke on the subject. He said that simply posting lower speed limits and then having the police enforce that limit is not effective. If it were, he argued, then there wouldn’t be thousands of tickets issued each year in specific locations.
“Those sites should immediately be rebuilt,” he said. “We need to get those infractions down. The objective should be to get infractions to zero.”
According to Pankratz, adding features like flashing lights and digital speed signs have been proven effective at reducing operating speeds of drivers.
Holly Poklitar, a longtime resident of northeast Winnipeg, spoke in favour of the recommendations included in the report.
“I want safe speeds to be expanded around parks and daycares, to protect all the children attending as well as their parents walking them there,” she said. “If you have lower speed limits, you’ll increase the number of parents walking and biking their kids to work.”
However, following lengthy discussion, the matter was laid over to the next meeting.
At the meeting, a number of other items were also approved, including:
• A $33,000 community incentive grant was approved for roof repair and replacement at the Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Church on Watt Street;
• Plans were approved for developments at 65 Stadacona St. and 300 Oakland Ave.; and for signage at Little Bones, located at 123 Regent Ave. W.
• An excess animal permit was approved for the household at 118 Avaco Dr., which allows for six cats and one dog;
• A request to the standing policy committee on protection, community services and parks to report back on current agreements between the City of Winnipeg and Shared Health with regard to ambulatory service within the city.
Nason also requested reports on improved dust control and garbage pickup along active transportation routes, and regarding improved digital signage regarding safety in construction zones.
The next meeting of the East Kildonan-Transcona community committee is scheduled for Fri., Oct. 2 at 9:30 a.m.
A variance application for a proposed multi-family development at 609 Leola St. was approved during a public hearing by the East Kildonan-Transcona community committee on Sept. 3.
The proponent, Kyle Kostenuk, presented a number of requests, specifically with regard to an eight per cent increase in the density of the project, a lower parking density than required, as well as a number of setbacks.
“We respectfully submit we will be improving the site, bringing an ambience that blends well with the neighbouring properties,” Kostenuk said.
The committee recommended approval of the application, contrary to recommendation of the public service, subject to a number of requirements from the developer, including a formal agreement with neighbouring Archdiocese of St. Boniface on the use of up to 10 parking spaces, should residents of the proposed residence require them.
“Entering into this agreement with the Archdiocese allows this to work well, I think,” Coun. Shawn Nason (Transcona) said in support. “In my opinion, this will be a good use of this space. I do look forward to this innovative building coming to fruition.”
A long-awaited report on school zone speed limits was presented to the committee. The public service delivered a report investigating reduced speed zones, which included a list of numbers of infractions recorded within the East Kildonan-Transcona area in 2018.
During 2018, 11,195 tickets were issued in school zones in the three wards, with three schools accounting for the bulk of infractions. River Elm School on Talbot Avenue between Watt Street and Elmwood Road accounted for 55 per cent of tickets, with 6,390 tickets issued. The King’s School on Panet Road north of Munroe Avenue accounted for another 21 per cent of tickets, with 2,276 tickets issued. École Riviere Rouge on Murray Avenue between Donan Street and Endcliff Place accounted for 12 per cent of tickets, with 1,367 tickets issued.
Curtis Pankratz, an associate professor in the department of sociology at the University of Winnipeg who has done extensive research on the subject of road safety, spoke on the subject. He said that simply posting lower speed limits and then having the police enforce that limit is not effective. If it were, he argued, then there wouldn’t be thousands of tickets issued each year in specific locations.
“Those sites should immediately be rebuilt,” he said. “We need to get those infractions down. The objective should be to get infractions to zero.”
According to Pankratz, adding features like flashing lights and digital speed signs have been proven effective at reducing operating speeds of drivers.
Holly Poklitar, a longtime resident of northeast Winnipeg, spoke in favour of the recommendations included in the report.
“I want safe speeds to be expanded around parks and daycares, to protect all the children attending as well as their parents walking them there,” she said. “If you have lower speed limits, you’ll increase the number of parents walking and biking their kids to work.”
However, following lengthy discussion, the matter was laid over to the next meeting.
At the meeting, a number of other items were also approved, including:
• A $33,000 community incentive grant was approved for roof repair and replacement at the Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Church on Watt Street;
• Plans were approved for developments at 65 Stadacona St. and 300 Oakland Ave.; and for signage at Little Bones, located at 123 Regent Ave. W.
• An excess animal permit was approved for the household at 118 Avaco Dr., which allows for six cats and one dog;
• A request to the standing policy committee on protection, community services and parks to report back on current agreements between the City of Winnipeg and Shared Health with regard to ambulatory service within the city.
Nason also requested reports on improved dust control and garbage pickup along active transportation routes, and regarding temporary orange rumble strips be added to construction zones.
The next meeting of the East Kildonan-Transcona community committee is scheduled for Fri., Oct. 2 at 9:30 a.m.
Sheldon Birnie
Community Journalist
Sheldon Birnie is a reporter/photographer for the Free Press Community Review. The author of Missing Like Teeth: An Oral History of Winnipeg Underground Rock (1990-2001), his writing has appeared in journals and online platforms across Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. A husband and father of two young children, Sheldon enjoys playing guitar and rec hockey when he can find the time. Email him at sheldon.birnie@freepress.mb.ca Call him at 204-697-7112
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Sheldon Birnie
Community Journalist
Sheldon Birnie is a reporter/photographer for the Free Press Community Review. The author of Missing Like Teeth: An Oral History of Winnipeg Underground Rock (1990-2001), his writing has appeared in journals and online platforms across Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. A husband and father of two young children, Sheldon enjoys playing guitar and rec hockey when he can find the time. Email him at sheldon.birnie@freepress.mb.ca Call him at 204-697-7112
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