Arts Organization wants city Zoning to get Creative
The Landsdale area inHamilton’s core is a hive of crime, drug and prostitution, yet many are finding sanctuary in the warehouse at16 Steven Streetthat is now home to The Pearl Company. There they can foresee a future which could include a healthy neighbourhood where business, arts and residents live in a vital community. So why is the City ofHamiltonrefusing to rezone the building to legitimize activity that brings hope to this neglected area? The City says the business will eventually get the zoning change, but it has to wait until a new official plan forHamiltongets approval from the province. That could take years if anybody appeals any part of the plan – and according to Al Fletcher, a manager in thePlanning and Development Department – appeals are likely. But thePearl’s owners, Gary Santucci and Barbara Milne, believe the City could easily make an exception and bridge the zoning until the new official plan is in effect. The City wants them to start the application process now – which could cost up to $200, 000 in fees and mandatory physical alterations.
Thursday, July 9, 2009 at 8:21AM
Reader Comments (2)
Why didn't the city require this much trouble to create a re-zoning for the two WalMart stores going in?
Apparently, like Tim Horton's*, they don't see a reason to support local business/community.
But then with closures to E.D.Smith, local wineries importing grapes (when we have more than enough crop here), US Steel taking over - then closing - our heavy industry...and the fact that one cannot purchase/drive the best electric car in the world - ZENN Cars, made in Canada - in Canada...why should anyone care about a little culture.
* Tim Horton's - the epitome of the Canadian stereotype - have begun serving Ice Cream, but of the several Canadian brands available in their own backyard, they chose to get it from a US firm.
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