Category: Growth

This email is concerning the rezoning the Best Western Motel at the corner of Gordon and Stone Road from “general residential” to “high density residential”. I am resident of Dimension Ave area. The traffic on the Gordon and Stone Roads are very busy because of they are the major roads to north, west and east […]

We, the residents of Evergreen Dr. are strongly opposed to this development for the following reasons: l. The proposal with 14 and 16 storied structures is not in keeping with the city of Guelph architecture. It is completely out of character in this neighborhood, where the adjacent Delta Hotel is only four stories. 2. A […]

If there is an over-supply of hotel room in Guelph, the land now occupied by the Best Western Royal Brock could well be put to better use. But the proposed Student Residence would not be a better use, since student housing is also in over-supply, and this surplus would be made much worse by adding […]

We are writing in regards to the proposed student residence complex at the southeast corner of Stone Road and Gordon Street. As residents on nearby Colborn Street, we are gravely concerned about the impact this residence complex will have on our surrounding neighbourhood. The sheer size and magnitude of this project is simply too large […]

As you know, the neighbourhood in which I live is very unique. All the properties have large, private lots. Many of the owners, are the “original” owners of the homes and were the people who built them years ago when this area of Guelph was still considered “the country.” We have no sidewalks on many […]

We are writing to comment on Abode Varsity Living’s proposed plan to re-zone 716 Gordon Street and redevelop that property. We feel that there are many problems with this proposal and that it should not be accepted. We briefly enumerate our more serious concerns below: 1. The developer’s characterization of the adjoining neighborhood is inaccurate […]

As residents living within 2 blocks of the proposed development, my wife and I are absolutely opposed to this project. We feel that it is wrong on a number of different levels. Our first concern is the enormity of the project, both the size and the potential number of people who will live there. A […]

We are writing to you to express our opposition to the proposed redevelopment of the Best Western Hotel, located at the corner of Stone Road and Gordon Street, file: OP1001/ZC1010. The reasons for our opposition include the scale of the project, the impact on the neighbourhood, and the effect of segregating students from the community. […]

While not opposed to redevelopment of the Best Western site at Gordon and Stone, we are, however, opposed to the plan which will be brought to council shortly. These monster buildings are NOT in keeping with the surrounding structures. It is troubling that so many ammendments and variances are being requested re:size of the structure. […]

I am objecting to the proposed breaking of the city by-laws by the developer wanting to build on the Best Western Site. I hope to present my arguments to you when council meets on the 17th. As a courtesy I am circulating these to you now. Thank You. The Best Western Inn Development 1. We […]