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| 27 Fleming Cres |
This Victoria Day saw residents of Leaside’s Fleming Crescent and nearby standing around outside 27 Fleming Crescent, the unfinished house now under a stop-work order. The horror stories told by neighbors, including lawyer Robert Ellis, include the enormous bulk of the place. They flagged it at City Hall but nothing stopped the ballooning place. There was a curious meeting with Committee of Adjustment in the early going of this construction. They say the builder just forget to tell the committee he was planning a three story-house. Unusual that. The two-year story of the sale, demolition and construction (so far) of 27 Fleming is part of the inspiration for a move by John Parker (Ward 22) to have a large part of Leaside nominated as a Heritage Conservation District. But to hear Mr. Ellis tell it, the problem isn’t legislation as much as the slow-poke and no-show performance of the City when there are legitimate and well documented issues. He and his neighbors want the wrecking ball taken to 27 Fleming. They say the mud underneath it alone, given appreciation, ensures none of the investors will lose money. A date for the return to Committee of Adjustment is pending. We’ll keep you informed. The Bulldog is here daily and often.
