Council Report: S 63/2020

Subject: Building Facade Improvement CIP for Main Streets—5640 Wyandotte Street East, Ward 10

Reference:

• Date to Council: May 11, 2020
• Author: Kevin Alexander, Senior Planner
• Special Projects
• 519-255-6543 ext. 6732
• kalexander@citywindsor.ca
• Planning & Building Services
• Report Date: April 3, 2020
• Clerk’s File #: Z/13002

To: Mayor and Members of City Council

Recommendation:

I THAT the request made by Peter Rieveley, owner of the property located at 5640 Wyandotte Street East BE APPROVED for a grant of +/-$11,738.73 towards eligible costs for incentives under the Building Facade Improvement Program and Urban Design Guidelines for Main Streets Community Improvement Plan; and

II THAT grants BE PAID to Peter Rieveley upon completion of improvements to the facade of 5640 Wyandotte Street East through Reserve Fund 156 (Building Facade Improvement Program) to the satisfaction of the City Planner and Chief Building Official.

Executive Summary:

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Background:

The Building Facade Improvement Program and Urban Design Guidelines for Main Streets Community Improvement Plan (CIP) was approved by City Council on January 8, 2018 (CR9/2018 PHED 533).

The City of Windsor Building Facade Improvement Program and Urban Design Guidelines for Main Streets CIP offers financial incentives to encourage property owners and businesses to make investments to improve the exterior appearance of