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Thank god! Lowe's has formally filed an appeal with the OMB (Ontario Municipal Board). We got lucky here, they could have just as easily given up and walked away.

Now, let's see council do the right thing and reverse their earlier decision (voted down 7 to 6). I predict a severe backlash if they decide to fight this, spending tax payers money in the process.

Here's the link to the Kingston This Week story:

http://www.kingstonthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1252452

Well, council turned Lowe's down, in a 7-6 vote. The only option left now for this site is an OMB hearing. Lowe's has hinted that, but not confirmed.

Here's a link to the Whig Standard story:

http://www.thewhig.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1203236

"It's preferred site or nothing, retailer insists"

As I wrote on September 2nd, the Planning Committee rejected Lowe's request for a zoning change to accommodate a new Lowe's building at 1085 Gardiners Road. Tonight, they ask City Council to approve it.

Here's a link to the Whig Standard story:

http://www.thewhig.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1201069

REFUSED. Lowe's Home Improvement had applied for an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-Law Amendment for a new store at 1085 Gardiners Road. (West side of Gardiners Road at Norris Court, south of Tim Horton's warehouse, North of Richvale York Block).

This was going to be a large store on 6 hectares (15 acres), with a total floor area of 16,167 square meters (174,000 sq. ft.)  which would be 35,000 - 55,000 sq. ft. larger than Home Depot or Rona.

The land is zoned for Industrial purposes, Lowe's would need Commercial zoning. Planning Department has stuck with their guns, that area is for Industrial, Business Parks and the like.

Maybe they will take another look at Kings Crossing (Division & 401) ?

The full report is 111 pages....

http://www.cityofkingston.ca/pdf/cityhall/committees/planning/agenda/2008/PLN_A1608-SchedA.pdf

On June 9, 2008 applications for Site Plan Control and Zoning By-Law Amendment were submitted by RRVP Frontenac Mall Inc. for the property municipally know as 1300 Bath Road. The purpose of the applications is to facilitate the development of two additional free standing structures situated along the south property line for the purpose of establishing a Harvery's restaurant and a Swiss Chalet restaurant.

Looks like they want to move next door from the corner at Bath Rd and Armstrong Rd where they are now. No more dealing with that pot hole at the entrance from Armstrong Road!

http://www.cityofkingston.ca/pdf/cityhall/committees/planning/agenda/2008/PLN_A1508-SchedB.pdf