Community committee approves credit union renovation

Linden Ridge

Bridgwater

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The Assiniboia Community Committee met on Nov. 26 — a meeting that was originally scheduled for Nov. 19.

Proceedings were short and sweet, with one major plan approved and no public hearings.

Plans were approved for an addition and renovation project at 2100 McGillivray Blvd., which is home to a pre-existing Steinbach Credit Union bank and office space.

The addition will include new office space for staff, as well as a larger bank hall area for the general public. The new section of the building will be added to the south side, facing McGillivray Boulevard.

The proposed plans would include a new sidewalk for easier pedestrian access, a decrease in parking stalls — 134 instead of the previous 154 — and new trees and shrubs. The committee felt the addition will add visual interest to the area near the intersection of McGillivray and Kenaston Boulevard.

The committee also approved a non-conforming approach for a driveway expansion in the Bridgwater neighbourhood, which had already been completed after the home owners grew frustrated at driving over rocks and clay in order access the home’s garage from the street.

The homeowner originally applied three years ago, according to a submission, but did not receive any communication from the city and went ahead anyway.

“This logically makes sense,” said Coun. Janice Lukes (Waverley West), in support.