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Permalink Reply by Leslie Barns on May 16, 2011 at 1:58pm

Community discussions apparently happened two weeks ago.

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Permalink Reply by David Reid on May 18, 2011 at 3:10pm

This looks like a co-op building.

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Permalink Reply by Greg H on May 18, 2011 at 6:09pm

The land may actually have been cleaned up in the blitz of the late 80's, but no guarantees.  We live across the street from the old Colgate plant and our soil was dead when we moved in.  Not even weeds would grow!  We have added tons of soil and manure but I still wouldn't grow root vegetables.

 

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Permalink Reply by ScottyASAP on June 8, 2011 at 8:45am

Making sure everyone is aware of this notice sent by Paula Fletcher yesterday:

 

Community Information Open House 

To residents of the Carlaw and Dundas area:

In 2002 the Official Plan Ammendment and Site Plan for the former Colgate factory lands were approved. The developer built the townhomes at Natalie Place and Logan and conveyed the land for building John Chang Park.

64 Colgate was approved for development but it was never built.

The developer is proceeding with the original approvals from 2002. This rezoning approval took place long before many of you moved into the neighborhood and preceded my election as your Councillor in 2003.

Of course many people have questions about the style and nature of the development.

I have asked the planning department and the developer to attend a community information open house where you can become familiar with the plans and ask any related questions you may have.

Thursday June 16^th
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Morse Street Junior Public School-Library
180 Carlaw Ave (at Queen)

Our local planner, Denise Graham, can also answer any questions and she can be reached at dgraham1@toronto.ca

For easy access, I have also posted the rezoning approval on my website at www.paulafletcher.ca

I look forward to seeing you on June 16^th.

Sincerely,
Paula

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Permalink Reply by Socrates Apallas on June 8, 2011 at 11:36am

Interesting... I hope lots of people attend.

 

Thanks for this!

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Permalink Reply by Simon on June 8, 2011 at 11:45am

Thanks for the heads up.  I live in the Printing Factory and my wife and I have purchased a unit in the forthcoming 9-unit Leslieville Lofthouses at the corner of Colgate and Verral.  I emailed George Popper, the developer responsible for the lofthouses and the recently completed Abode at 53 Colgate to let him know about the meeting as well.  Not sure if he'll attend or not, but as an infill builder he has a lot of insight into working with the local community to plan buildings which complement the neighborhood.   I'm hoping to attend. I like the idea of more density but, man, that Showcase design really stands out... and not in a good way, IMHO.

Notice of the meeting has also been posted in the Printing Factory Facebook group... might get a pretty good turnout.

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Permalink Reply by Socrates Apallas on June 8, 2011 at 11:55am

I agree Simon, I think George could really add his insight. Hopfully he joins.

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Permalink Reply by Leslie Barns on June 8, 2011 at 2:39pm

It sounds like more of a "this is what you are getting" than a "have any concerns?" session.

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Permalink Reply by Kyle on June 8, 2011 at 2:57pm

If the developer is able to make the case that the finished product will not look like a suburban storage rental facility, then at least part of my concerns will be addressed. Fingers crossed.

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Permalink Reply by Leslie Barns on June 8, 2011 at 3:05pm

The problems with renderings and models, is that they differ, and they're embellished.  In any case, I emailed the developer, filed my "concern" with what I did see, and they returned with a canned email indicating that great feedback is what allows them to become better.  

 

I have attached the pictures that I have.  It looks like something the Jefferson's would pass by.  

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Permalink Reply by samster on June 8, 2011 at 3:12pm

We went into the Sales Centre last week, and according to all of their printed info they've modified the exterior so that everything below the 5th floor will be brick exterior and everything above the 5th floor (I think it's only 7 floors total) will be stamped concrete. It hasn't been updated on the model so we couldn't see what it would look like, but the fact that it's brick is encouraging!

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Permalink Reply by Leslie Barns on June 8, 2011 at 3:19pm

What colour brick?  I lived in London (Ontario...yes the small one) for several years, and their local brick supply was yellow.  The most disgusting bricks I've ever witnessed.  So by the model, it will be 50/50.

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