News Local  G.V. plans spark concerns with neighbours 0
Benjamin Aube  By Benjamin Aubé   A group of local developers is
looking to refurbish a former bar and turn it into affordable
housing geared towards seniors and people with disabilities.
One of the investors in the project, Michael Perello, was at
city council to answer questions from councillors. He also
addressed concerns of residents opposed to turning the former
G.V. Hotel at 124 Sixth Ave. into a three-storey, 34-unit
apartment complex.  Developers are attempting to rezone the land
from its current status of General Commercial and Residential
Third Density to Residential Medium Density.  However, council
made it clear that developers would have to appease the concerns
of nearby residents.  Birch St. N resident Colleen McIlwain
presented a petition containing 88 signatures opposing the
amendments on behalf of neighbours in the area.  She said they
were concerned about the developer proposing to reduce the
number of off-street parking spaces for th