[archited]

I like the glass spandrel details; the building form is unimpressive.

 

[Daveography]

New thread title should be:
Grandin Tower | 76m | 23s | Westrich Pacific | Stantec | Chris Dikeakos Architecture

 

[Daveography]

FORMAL PRESENTATIONS & DELIBERATIONS
B.2. Grandin Tower 1 (Rezoning)
9918 & 9922 111 Street NW
Sylvia Summers - Stantec

F. Cavaliere and H. Mapstone left the meeting due to conflicts.

MOVED: R. Labonte Motion of support with conditions.
● While the Committee is not adverse to the proposed lane closure, the Committee recommends that a setback should be provided to facilitate an east-west a mid-block connection along the north property line. This setback should be of sufficient width to accommodate active transportation (ie. two-way bicycle traffic) with appropriate buffering.
● Further to our previous correspondence to the Applicant on this proposal, the Committee continues to be very concerned that the proposed density of this project sets a problematic precedent for the development of towers on small parcels in this neighbourhood.

SECONDED: M. Figueira
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION: C. Craig, T. Antoniuk, D. Deshpande, M. Figueira, R. Labonte
AGAINST: W. Sims

https://www.edmonton.ca/city_govern...nDesignCommittee_February_20_2018_Minutes.pdf

 

[seamusmcuffs]

I like it, but I'm surprised it got approved.

 

[Daveography]

@seamusmcuffs This only indicates approval by Edmonton Design Committee. It still remains to seen if admin supports it, and whether or not Council will vote in support of the rezoning.

 

[seamusmcuffs]

I see, thanks

 

[Daveography]

Proposed rezoning and lane closure in Oliver

April 3, 2018

Residents are invited to an information session about a proposed rezoning and lane closure in the Oliver neighbourhood.

Date: Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: Oliver School, Gymnasium, 10227 118 Street NW

The application is to rezone 9918, 9922 and a portion of 9930 - 111 Street NW, from Direct Development Control Provision (DC1) to Site Specific Development Control Provision (DC2).

This proposed site specific zone would permit the development of a 23 storey residential tower, with up to 178 residential dwelling units, within 200m of the Grandin LRT station. A portion of the access lane north of 9922 - 111 Street NW is proposed to be closed for the development. The Oliver Area Redevelopment Plan will also be amended to facilitate the proposed rezoning

The information session will be an opportunity to learn more about the proposal and provide feedback to the City and applicant. Feedback will be summarized in a report to City Council before they make their decision on the rezoning.

For more information:
edmonton.ca/Oliver

Media contact:
Lisa Sobchyshyn
Communications advisor
Urban Form & Corporate Strategic Development
780-442-7192

 

[Daveography]

Not sure why the old render is attached to the release but eh.

 

[Daveography]

Here's a higher-res version of the current render:

From: https://www.edmonton.ca/residential...11-street-nw-rezoning-and-plan-amendment.aspx

 

[archited]

Somewhat different and simpler than the original -- ho-hum design.

 

[Daveography]

I didn't make it to the open house, but here's some images from the DC2:

https://www.edmonton.ca/residential_neighbourhoods/PDF/LDA17-0701-LDA18-0037_DraftDC2.pdf

 

[Daveography]

I'm guessing this is for Grandin Tower, I don't think Westrich has anything else going on in the area right now...

Reference ID: Job No 246363291-001
Description: To move on a temporary Professional Financial and Office Support Services use trailer for 2 years. (WESTRICH CONSTRUCTION)
Location: 11540 - JASPER AVENUE NW
Plan B3 Blk 15 Lot 81
11558 - JASPER AVENUE NW
Plan B3 Blk 15 Lots 82-83
Applicant: WESTRICH CONSTRUCTION ALBERTA LTD
Status: Issued
Create Date: 4/26/2017 10:17:39 AM
Neighbourhood: OLIVER

Looks like they had a previous permit for this site which they cancelled:

Reference ID: Job No 243974575-001
Description: To construct a Residential Sales Centre
Location: 11558 - JASPER AVENUE NW
Plan B3 Blk 15 Lots 82-83
Applicant: WESTRICH PACIFIC
Status: Cancelled
Create Date: 3/23/2017 10:09:11 AM
Neighbourhood: OLIVER

 

[archited]

Good for Westrich!

 

[Daveography]

Back at Council September 17:
http://sirepub.edmonton.ca/sirepub/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=2112&doctype=AGENDA (Items 5.5, 5.6, 5.7)

Administration is still in non-support:

City Planning is in NON-SUPPORT of this application because it:
● represents significant over-development of a small site;
● does not provide appropriate tower separation space or transitions to adjacent properties; and
● constitutes a significant departure from the existing policies of the Oliver Area Redevelopment Plan and guidelines regarding location and design of high rises.

Should be an interesting hearing. Again.

 

[archited]

Let them build it, I say... they own this part of the neighbourhood anyway.