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The Turner Building proposal incorporates the facade of the iconic 1940's Turner Building into a five-storey mixed-use office and ground floor commercial development on Richmond Road and Birch Street.
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The developer wants to keep the old facade at all costs as the existing building is built with zero set back. If they tear down the building then they have to meet the new zoning setbacks
I doubt this project is caught up in the age-old residential/commercial dilemma. Many of the big medical buildings in this city are near 50 years old or gone altogether so the demand for state-of-the art digs is in demand I would think.
The developer wants to keep the old facade at all costs as the existing building is built with zero set back. If they tear down the building then they have to meet the new zoning setbacks
It would still require a variance, since new Building and Development Permits would be issued. Right now it is legal nonconforming, but that designation will be wiped away with any change of use. I believe they are asking to rezone anyways, so the City could always consider a site-specific zone or variances to a standard zone to allow reduced setbacks. If the City wants a road dedication, then that all becomes moot.
Any updates? If this and the Fort-Royal seniors project proceed it will be quite a transformation for the Jubilee neighbourhood.
Stuck in limbo. They still haven't got the rezoning and the five doctors who are developing it are not in total agreement on what to do next.
Iconic Turner Building to be retained as part of office and residential development
Victoria's "flatiron" landmark on Richmond Road at Birch Street will be retained as part of a redevelopment proposal.
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