Summerhill Market at 446 Summerhill Ave has received approval to demolish two buildings to the west of the store and create more parking as well as an outdoor market and decorative gazebo. Barring an unexpected objection, the plan could go forward this year. It will increase the number of parking spaces for the busy food store from 24 to 38. The City’s concern about too much flat land prompted the store to propose a seasonal market and add touches like the gazebo. The plan also calls for a renovation of the store itself. The buildings to be razed are the former Royal Bank branch (now closed) and a run-down storefront which most recently housed an ice cream vending venture by Summerhill known as Scoops.
