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Heritage Impact Assessment / Built Heritage Impact Study / heritage conservation studies and recommendations;
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Sanitary and Storm Sewer Study;
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Storm Water Retention Scheme;
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Record of Site Condition; and
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detailed drawings showing proposed excavation and shoring details for the proposed multiple dwelling relative to the Detroit River Tunnel Partnership rail tunnel.
The proposed development is also the subject of an application for consent under the Planning Act (file no. B003/20). The proposed severance would create a separate parcel containing the proposed multiple dwelling and amenity area.
Site Information
Official Plan | Zoning | Current Use | Previous Use |
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Mixed Use | Commercial DistrictCD2.2 | Vacant Building/Land | Industrial/Railway/Retail/Place of Entertainment |
Lot Frontage | Depth | Area | Shape |
59 m | 200 m | 0.94 ha | Irregular |
All measurements are approximate |
Site Background
The property contains two existing buildings: 2,023 square metres (21,780 square feet) and 750 square metres (8,075 square feet) in size, respectively. The property is recognized as a cultural heritage resource and is listed on the Municipal Heritage Registry.
The property was first developed in approximately 1783 as a horse-drawn passenger carriage operation. The Sandwich, Windsor & Amherstburg (SW&A) Street Railway (and later Hydro Electric Street Railway) operated at the property from approximately 1890 until 1947 as a trolley car (and bus) storage and maintenance operation. The SW&A Street Railway was Canada’s first all electric transit system.