City Centre approves Borebank subdivision, rezoning

River Heights

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The most recent City Centre community committee meeting took place on Feb. 23.

During public hearings, the committee approved a rezoning and variance application for 508 McMillan Ave., to rezone the property from a residential two-family zoning to a multi-family large designation, to allow for another dwelling unit to be build on the property, which currently contains a building with 22 units. Nobody was registered in opposition.

A similar rezoning and variance application for a similar property at 117 Bryce St., to rezone the property from a residential two-family zoning to a multifamily large designation, to allow for another dwelling unit to be build on the property, which currently contains a building with 22 units, was also approved. Again, nobody was registered in opposition to the proposal.

“This is a very good location for this density,” Coun. Sherri Rollins (Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry) noted in support.

Finally, a subdivision, rezoning and variance application for 499 Borebank St., was approved. This will allow the owner to consolidate two adjoining properties, both zoned for single-family residential, to be rezoned for a low density, multi-family development. The developer is currently intending to build a five-unit, two-storey building on the site.

Over 60 people registered in opposition to the project, many submitting written letters outlining concerns with regard to changes of neighbourhood character, increased densification, traffic, and lack of parking, among others.

“This is single-family neighbourhood all throughout the area that’s been that way for 40 years,” Coun. John Orlikow said, in support of the project, while acknowledging the concerns of area residents. “(But this is) where we see densification happening appropriately, more appropriate than mid-block, where that would be another concern … I think this is where we need to put some density, on our corridor streets. We have to put it somewhere.”

During the regular meeting, the committee approved plans for 775 Cambridge St. The property, which currently includes a place of worship, is zoned R1-M residential single family (medium) with council approval to be rezoned C1 commercial neighbourhood district, subject to conditions. The applicant was approved to rezone the property for future office use.

The committee recommended to the standing policy on public works that the public service be directed to report back in 120 days on the following: an interim short-term traffic management program for Cambridge Street, and a long-term traffic management plan be proposed for Cambridge Street.

The committee also recommended to the executive policy committee that the public service be directed to consult with the Broadway Neighbourhood Centre’s board and report back in 120 days, regarding options for the centre to become a City of Winnipeg leisure centre or community centre under the umbrella of the General Council of Winnipeg Community Centres.

The committee approved per capita grants to the Convalescent Home of Winnipeg to help with the cost of a block party on Jessie Avenue to be held June 8; to the Italian League of Manitoba to help with the cost of a family fun fair on March 10 at the Centro Caboto Centre; and to James Child Care for an annual family barbecue event.