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NEWMARKET DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE – JAN.
30, 2015 – ITEM
FINANCIAL
INCENTIVES PROGRAM APPLICATION 2014-17 – PROJECT FEASIBILITY STUDY PROGRAM,
BUSINESS SIGN PROGRAM AND PLANNING AND BUILDING FEES REBATE/CREDIT PROGRAM,
352 DOUG DUNCAN DRIVE, UNIT 2
Project
Summary:
A
Gourmet Burger restaurant, the “Ground Burger Bar” is proposed for the
lower north half of the Buckley Insurance building facing Riverwalk
Commons. This fills the remainder of the lower level space, which includes
an Italian restaurant in the south unit. A request for assistance with
interior renovations is also anticipated in the future.
(See
business sign mock-up, Attachment #2)
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NEWMARKET DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE – JAN.
30, 2015 – ITEM
FINANCIAL
INCENTIVES PROGRAM APPLICATION 2015-01 – PROJECT FEASIBILITY STUDY PROGRAM,
INTERIOR RENOVATION AND IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT AND
RESTORATION PROGRAM, AND PLANNING AND BUILDING FEES REBATE/CREDIT PROGRAM,
500 WATER STREET
Project
Summary:
The
owners of Cachet Restaurant are set to undertake a significant renovation
(+$300,000) of the interior and to a lesser degree, the exterior of the
building. Because of project size, they are requesting maximum grant
assistance under both the façade and interior renovation programs, in
addition to assistance with professional fees and building permit fees.
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NEWMARKET DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE – JAN.
30, 2015 – ITEM
FINANCIAL
INCENTIVES PROGRAM APPLICATION 2015-02 – PROJECT FEASIBILITY STUDY PROGRAM,
189 MAIN STREET SOUTH
Project
Summary:
The
new owner of 189 Main Street (former Changes Boutique) intends to convert
the interior to office space to accommodate the company’s ten employees.
The first step in this process is to apply for assistance to offset
professional fees related to interior design and drawings suitable for
submission to the Town for required building permit. The proposed façade
changes have received unanimous support from the Heritage Conservation
District Committee (HCDC).
(See
Attachments #3 and #4)
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NEWMARKET DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE – JAN.
30, 2015 – ITEM
FINANCIAL
INCENTIVES PROGRAM APPLICATION 2015-03 – BUSINESS SIGN PROGRAM AND PLANNING
AND BUILDING FEES REBATE/CREDIT PROGRAM, 232 MAIN STREET SOUTH
Project
Summary:
Unwind
Yarn is proposing to remake its existing signs (one perpendicular, two wall
signs) to promote a better heritage look. Aside from a slight reduction in
the length of the perpendicular sign in order to make it more rectangular,
the HCDC supports this applicant.
(See
Attachment #5)
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NEWMARKET DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE – JAN.
30, 2015 – ITEM
FINANCIAL
INCENTIVES PROGRAM APPLICATION 2015-04 – BUSINESS SIGN PROGRAM AND PLANNING
AND BUILDING FEES REBATE/CREDIT PROGRAM, 207 MAIN STREET SOUTH
Project
Summary:
This
new business is seeking support for its business sign and sign permit fees.
The HCDC supports the applicant with some reservations; however, it is a
significant improvement over previous signage.
(See
Attachment #6)
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COMMUNITY GRANT APPLICATION-NEWMARKET JAZZ+
FESTIVAL
Project
Summary:
The
Newmarket Jazz+ Festival is once again seeking financial support in an
effort to continue to grow the event into one of the Province of Ontario’s
Top 100 festivals. The 2014 event attracted 12,000 patrons (20% increase
from 2013) with 17% identified as tourists, and the 2015 goal is to
increase the numbers to 15,000 and 20% tourists. The organizers are very
diligent in providing all required post-event reports as part of the
application process and the 2014 submission is now complete.
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