Calgary Construction XXVI - Page 127

Northern · #**2521** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 12:29 AM**

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Originally Posted by Bad Grizzly

The yards act like a barrier between the houses and the public.

That's what wrought iron fences are for.

Bad Grizzly · #**2522** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 12:32 AM**

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Originally Posted by Northern

That's what wrought iron fences are for.

Good point. It just seems like such a waste of land not to build something bigger and taller. Like suburbia said, why not add more floors.

jc_yyc_ca · #**2523** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 12:40 AM**

Awesome. Those windows are going to have an amazing view.

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Originally Posted by Daemon

And now for mansion pics.

jc_yyc_ca · #**2524** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 12:42 AM**

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Originally Posted by Daemon

Fatcat loser · #**2525** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 12:48 AM**

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Originally Posted by Northern

That's what wrought iron fences are for.

That's right keep out the unwashed masses known as the general public. Like seriously.

suburbia · #**2526** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 12:55 AM**

This is possibly a silly question, but I'm wondering if there is any precedent that would allow for a two level semi-detached (IE duplex) to be 25/75, where the ground floors of both sides A and B are equal, but the second level is fully on of the two sides? When one thinks of mother-in-law suites, or a guest suite, or even a revenue unit, you can see why this could make sense for the owner(s). With a cumulative 1500sf footprint, it would make one side 750sf and the other side 2250sf.

Tobyoby · #**2527** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 1:11 AM**

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Originally Posted by Northern

That's what wrought iron fences are for.

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Originally Posted by Bad Grizzly

Good point. It just seems like such a waste of land not to build something bigger and taller. Like suburbia said, why not add more floors.

Tobyoby · #**2528** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 1:13 AM**

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Originally Posted by Fatcat loser

That's right keep out the unwashed masses known as the general public. Like seriously.

I think the city should increase the public space along McHugh Bluffs. Let the rich folks keep their mansions, make a stipulation that new ones be built, increase the width of the pathways at the top and pave them. It's truly a great spot that should be even more of a public place.

suburbia · #**2529** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 2:26 AM**

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Originally Posted by jc_yyc_ca

Awesome. Those windows are going to have an amazing view.

Hmmmmm - with JC a fan of the Crescent Heights mansion, I'm wondering if this is Willy Wilson's new place?

milomilo · #**2530** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 3:03 AM**

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Originally Posted by Bad Grizzly

I’m with Northern. It should be much bigger, and we wouldn’t even have to worry about setbacks if we could get rid of crescent rolls and let the homeowners build right out to the edge of the hill.

Are you being deliberately provocative or do you genuinely believe this? You really think it is a good thing for the City to gift a road and prime land that belongs to Calgarians to some of the wealthiest people in the city, for no reason?

Bad Grizzly · #**2531** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 3:51 AM**

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Originally Posted by Tobyoby

I think the city should increase the public space along McHugh Bluffs. Let the rich folks keep their mansions, make a stipulation that new ones be built, increase the width of the pathways at the top and pave them. It's truly a great spot that should be even more of a public place.

Make a stipulation that nobody can build any new mansions? How are you supposed to do that when people own that land?

dg66 · #**2532** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 4:13 AM**

I know this won't ever happen, but I'd like to see Crescent Road taken out (residents having to get access fro the rear), and the existing road turned into park space with a paved promenade, more benches etc., and separate bike path. The only roadway being a section in front of the existing park, so limo drivers can drop people for photo ops, and food trucks can park there..

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Originally Posted by Tobyoby

I think the city should increase the public space along McHugh Bluffs. Let the rich folks keep their mansions, make a stipulation that new ones be built, increase the width of the pathways at the top and pave them. It's truly a great spot that should be even more of a public place.

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Originally Posted by Bad Grizzly

Make a stipulation that nobody can build any new mansions? How are you supposed to do that when people own that land?

suburbia · #**2533** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 5:13 AM**

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Originally Posted by dg66

I know this won't ever happen, but I'd like to see Crescent Road taken out (residents having to get access fro the rear), and the existing road turned into park space with a paved promenade, more benches etc., and separate bike path. The only roadway being a section in front of the existing park, so limo drivers can drop people for photo ops, and food trucks can park there..

A water slide park would be nice.

Suburgatory · #**2534** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 6:08 AM**

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Originally Posted by suburbia

Setbacks do not limit ability of homes to add third levels. This home is shorter than others in the area, including ones that already have a third level. Further, looking at this house, I'm certain it could have been deeper without meeting the max % land coverage rules also.

Actually there's a height limit bylaw too.

Fatcat loser · #**2535** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 6:09 AM**

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Originally Posted by dg66

I know this won't ever happen, but I'd like to see Crescent Road taken out (residents having to get access fro the rear), and the existing road turned into park space with a paved promenade, more benches etc., and separate bike path. The only roadway being a section in front of the existing park, so limo drivers can drop people for photo ops, and food trucks can park there..

I would be okay with that. Pave the alley if it isn't already paved for residents access and make a great public space.

Suburgatory · #**2536** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 6:10 AM**

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Originally Posted by suburbia

There is no need for this sort of post Suburgatory. If you have a point to make, make the point. Your ad hominem attacks have been coming with increasing regularity, and it really is not appreciated. Don't think that people who remain quiet are approving of this negative behavior.

Are you claiming that's a negative trait. Sounds relaxing to me.

Suburgatory · #**2537** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 6:12 AM**

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Originally Posted by Daemon

Great job but next time can you get one that has some dogs in it?

Suburgatory · #**2538** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 6:15 AM**

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Originally Posted by jc_yyc_ca

Awesome. Those windows are going to have an amazing view.

No one will be looking out of them. Guy is going to be working extra hours to keep up on his mortgage payments.

Suburgatory · #**2539** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 6:19 AM**

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Originally Posted by suburbia

This is possibly a silly question, but I'm wondering if there is any precedent that would allow for a two level semi-detached (IE duplex) to be 25/75, where the ground floors of both sides A and B are equal, but the second level is fully on of the two sides? When one thinks of mother-in-law suites, or a guest suite, or even a revenue unit, you can see why this could make sense for the owner(s). With a cumulative 1500sf footprint, it would make one side 750sf and the other side 2250sf.

That would be kind of like air rights that they do in Manhattan which would cause someone at Calgary land titles an aneurysm.

Bad Grizzly · #**2540** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 7:42 AM**

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Originally Posted by Fatcat loser

I would be okay with that. Pave the alley if it isn't already paved for residents access and make a great public space.

Of course you’re okay with that, too bad it’s not realistic at all. Hey how about having a unicorn as a pet? Yeah I bet you’d be okay with that too.