WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT Weekly. Vol. 7 No. 10a We are Westmount October 1, 20 13 Election 2013 Work unfinished as condo permit expires Oct. 3 Rosen sculpture celebrates ‘Eternal Youth’ at Y City requires Redfern project to post $ 1M By Laureen Sweeney Facing expiry October 3 of its building permit, the condo construction project at 215 Redfern has been required to de - Mayor Peter Trent posit a monetary guarantee of some $1 million to receive a is running, see p. 9 second and final one, city officials said last week. The guarantee would be retained by the city if the work is not completed within 18 months after the second permit is issued, confirmed Urban Planning director Jo anne Poirier last week. The new permit does not require approval by council. The city had met with the developers the previous week, Poirier said. “They told us they had run into structural prob - lems which were now resolved and that the building would be fully enclosed by October 10 and ready in six months. I hope.” Staff and friends of the Westmount YMCA gathered outside on September 26 to witness the unveiling Julia Carbone Gold will “They should have advised the city earlier,” she said, of Westmount resident Harry Rosen’s latest sculpture, “Eternal Youth,” which he donated to the Y in be running against Cllr. adding that communication had been honour of its recent centennial. The sculpture is said to symbolize strength, character and boundless Patrick Martin, see p. 11 dreams. From left, Rosen’s son Eric, his daughter Joy, his grandson Max, Rosen and his wife Delores. “weak.” continued on p. 12 Photo: Martin C. Barry See our Election Summary on p. 9 & inter - City gives building owners, tenants till Oct. 15 In other election news: MP Garneau views of councillors Cynthia Lulham (p .11), will run in new NDG-Westmount Victor Drury (p .10), & Nicole Forbes (p .10). Vic village medical offices riding, see p. 31 asked to protect rights By Laureen Sweeney the city. 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Photo: Isaac Olson ber of Loblaw Group, there has been is not zoned for supermarkets. speculation in the community that a su - The zoning of this particular lot in - permarket is planned for the site, but at cludes housing, specialized schools, of - this point, the grocery giant claims there fices, medical clinics and personal care. SUBARU-MONTREAL.com are no construction plans. Developers can request a zoning change “We can confirm that we still own the to meet the needs of a proposed project, 4900 Pare Street north of the land and that we are currently testing the but that would need the approval from the soil to validate its condition, but no con - borough council. Jean-Talon/Victoria intersection, east of Decarie NAMUR struction is planned at this time,” wrote 514-737-1880 A win for Westmount 2014 Forester 2.5i Forden house wins Lease from $289 award, goes on to Term, 24 months based on a lease of 20,000 km/year. Cash $2,567.95 + tax. Subject to credit approval Coup de Cœur David Pearl and Barbara Dolman of 49 Forden were presented September 22 with a Heritage Emeritus award by Montreal mayor Laurent Blanchard for having maintained their property with great care. Their house was one of 22 so honoured and one of five that now enters the Coup de Cœur contest. Individuals can vote for their choice at www.operation patrimoine. com. The winner will be announced on November 21. This presentation was part of the official launch of the 23rd Montréal Architectural Heritage Campaign, which David Pearl and Barbara Dolman runs until October 6. Photo courtesy of Doreen Lindsay. 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