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The proposal would see an addition built on the property, transforming the single family dwelling into a 16-unit condo with 24 below ground parking stalls and 10 above ground spots.
Coun. Jason Mancinelli (Ward 9)and Coun. Landon Mohl (Ward 10) were absent for the vote.
Ward 2 Coun. Bob Hawkins was characteristically unflinching in his support for the preservation of the city’s heritage properties.
“Approval of Mr. Lien’s proposal would drive a stake through the heart of our heritage bylaw, which is meant to protect our past,” said Hawkins.
REGINA The historical and highly-contentious Cook House in Regina’s Lakeview neighbourhood will remain as a single-family dwelling. The decision was made during a special city council meeting on Thursday afternoon. Of the nine councillors present during the vote, the decision was unanimous to reject the application to redevelop the 92-year-old house in a 16-unit condo complex. The future of the house was discussed for four hours. City council heard from 16 delegations, including Carmen Lien, one of the owners of the property What we re trying to achieve, that s respectful to the neighbourhood, Lien said. That s why this project does look the way it is. There is a huge financial premium to this design.