Appendix E
Consultations

If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact Amy Olsen, of this department at 519-255-6257, ext. 6562

Patrick Winters, Development Engineer

BUILDING DEPARTMENT

Comments from the City of Windsor, Building Division relating to the subject line matter are as follows:

The Building Code Act, Section 8.(1) requires that a building permit be issued by the Chief Building Official for any construction or demolition of a building. It is strongly recommended that the owner and/or applicant contact the Building Division to determine building permit needs for the proposed project. The City of Windsor Building Division can be reached by phone at 519-255-6267 or through email at buildingdept@citywindsor.ca

Barbara Rusan | Manager of Policy & Regulatory Services

PLANNING DEPARTMENT

There is an open north/south alley located on the west side of the property abutting the Detroit River Tunnel Company property between University Ave W and Wyandotte St W. If the alley is closed in the future, access to the rear of the subject property may be limited.

Christopher Aspila MCIP, RPP | Senior Planner – Policy & Special Studies

HERITAGE PLANNING

This subject property is not recognized on the Windsor Municipal Heritage Register but is a early 20 th century Mainstreet style commercial building along a long established street (University Avenue West was formerly London Street) that may see future investments and re-visioning (Through University Avenue Environment Assessment and potential University Avenue West Community Improvement Plan). The property owner is encouraged to leverage on these potential opportunities in consideration for the use of the subject property.

With respect to the proposed change in use and resulting changes in the façade, the existing buildings with the stepped parapet with center peaks indicates a symmetrical façade in the original design of each of the buildings. Although alterations have been made over the years, the applicant is advised to consider a symmetrical front façade treatment, or a treatment that would balance symmetries, and imitate more of the traditional proportions of storefronts. Also recommended is the use of traditional type materials and glazing treatments, with modifications for the proposed use.

Kristina Tang, MCIP, RPP