Pleas to save Kitchener climbing gym bring decision deferral
Kitchener councillors put off a decision Monday on a proposed highrise development, amid calls to help a climbing business that would be displaced by the project.
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Kitchener councillors put off a decision Monday on a proposed highrise development, amid calls to help a climbing business that would be displaced by the project.
Kitchener councillors put off a decision Monday on a proposed highrise development, amid calls to help a climbing business that would be displaced by the project.
A highrise development with four towers and a proposal allowing for single-detached homes on large lots were both approved by Kitchener's planning committee this week.
The proposed hike would see the average Kitchener homeowner pay an additional $47 on the city portion of their property tax bill. Staff are also proposing a 6.3 per cent increase to water utility fees, which would work out to an additional $77 for the average household.
Option had previously been allowed in winter months, and while pandemic emergency declaration was in effect