RYCKMAN SCHOOL REDEVELOPMENT

Ryckman's Corners Development plans can be viewed here (posted April 2007)

Here is what was approved at the City Council meeting on June 28, 2006:

15. Applications for Approval of a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Change in Zoning by Sulphur Springs Development Corp. (D. Carnicelli) for Lands Located at Ryckman's Corners - 80 Springside Drive (Hamilton) (PED06131) (Ward 7) (Item 8.1)

(a) That approval be given to Amended Subdivision Application 25T200515, "Ryckman's Corners", Sulphur Springs Development Corp. (D. Carnicelli), owner, to establish a draft plan of subdivision, comprising seventeen lots for single-detached dwellings and a new cul-de-sac, and that staff be directed to prepare the required documents for presentation to Council, based on the sketch presented to Committee on June 20, 2006;

(b) That approval be given to Amended Zoning Application ZAC-05-70, Sulphur Springs Development Corp. (D. Carnicelli), owner, to change the zoning from the "B" (Suburban Agriculture and Residential, etc.) District to the "C" (Urban Protected Residential, etc.) District, Modified, to permit the development of seventeen single detached dwellings on separate lots, on lands located at 80 Springside Drive (Hamilton), and that staff be directed to prepare the required documents for presentation to Council based on the sketch presented to Committee on June 20, 2006;

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It was a standing recorded vote, here is who voted for/against:
This Item CARRIED with the following votes:

Yeas: DiIanni, Bratina, Bruckler, Collins, Jackson, McCarthy, McHattie, Merulla, Morelli, Samson and Whitehead Total: 11

Nays: Kelly and Mitchell Total: 2

Absent: Braden, Ferguson, and Pearson

June 26, 2006

Bill Kelly opposes Ryckman's development, but 18-unit proposal passes planning stage

June 5, 2006

Last week there was a meeting to discuss the future development of the park, and at this time the proposal did not move forward.

November 2, 2005

Last night Tuesday Nov 1, 2005 there was a meeting at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Upper James regarding the redevelopment of the old Ryckman School. This property has now been sold to a developer, and they presented their proposed plan for redevelopment.

On hand were Counsellor Bill Kelly, 2 representatives from the developing company, and 2 City officials.

The meeting was an information meeting, and it was stressed throughout the meeting that this submission for 18 new houses is not final by any means.

It was a very informative and "spirited" meeting, many residents of the old Allison neighbourhood had many opinions to express about why they did not agree to the submitted plan.

The main objection was there where to many houses being proposed, lot sizes where to small, and the re-classification of the neighbourhood from a Class B to a Class C designation.

In talking to neighbours after the meeting, and later that night, it seemed the few I talked to had a different idea of a proposed plan, from 18 to 12 houses, this will be better discussed once a forum can be called again.

We welcome any feedback from residents about this issue and any other items that they have a concern over in relation to the redevelopment of the property.

The Allison Park Web Team

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