Regina City Council debates zoning bylaw changes
The CBC's Alex Soloducha is reporting live from Regina City Council on June 17, 2019.
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We’re hearing from one of the creators of Queen City Cheerleading & Indigenous Cheer Excellence. He is talking about the importance of recreation and sport in the lives of young people. He’s worried the changes will put gyms in a ‘chokehold’ due to lack of suitable spaces.by Alex Soloducha via twitter 6/18/2019 12:46:41 AM
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Larry Caderma says high ceilings are needed for cheerleading stunts so they look to light industrial areas for spaces. He says parking is also better in those areas. He says he wouldn’t mind being restricted from heavy industrial zones.by Alex Soloducha via twitter 6/18/2019 12:49:08 AM
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Josh Roundell from CrossFit Regina says they’ve occupied 3 spaces in the industrial area over the passed 12 years. He says the area is ideal for CrossFit. Says peak hours are not the same as the businesses there. He says music and noise not suitable for residential area.by Alex Soloducha via twitter 6/18/2019 12:51:12 AM
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Jordan Mackay, Regina Climbing Centre owner, says the city bylaws should enable businesses. Asks Coun.: “Are we helping people start businesses or are we creating obstacles?” He says parking is one of the biggest points. Also needed building height. Doesn’t want restrictions.by Alex Soloducha via twitter 6/18/2019 1:06:04 AM
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Coun. Flegel asks if Mackay has outdoor climbing wall. “I’m kind of scared to put in a permit,” he says laughing. Mackay says gyms and daycares should both be allowed in the industrial area.by Alex Soloducha via twitter 6/18/2019 1:14:40 AM
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Kim Delesoy from Spirit of the Dragon Martial Arts says it’s centrally located in an industrial zone, making it accessible to people living in different communities, including North Central. She says moving to one residential area would limit families that don’t have vehicles.by Alex Soloducha via twitter 6/18/2019 1:23:40 AM
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Hugh Dooley from Queen City United Soccer Club says leaving recreational use as discretionary rather than permitted is shortsighted and regressive. He cites financial risks for business owners who apply. Says it may keep them from opening new facility. Asks what Coun wants to fixby Alex Soloducha via twitter 6/18/2019 1:32:40 AM
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Dooley says they want to expand due to size. Don’t want to move from city centre to outskirts of city. Says location in centre is accessible to membership. “Why doesn’t the city almost promote that?”by Alex Soloducha via twitter 6/18/2019 1:34:06 AM
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Coun. Findura asks if they (QC Soccer) could expand somewhere else. “It’s very unlikely. The land costs are very prohibitive,” says Dooley.by Alex Soloducha via twitter 6/18/2019 1:36:33 AM
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Dooley says they’ve considered moving for almost 2 years. Says they’re at capacity, there are waiting lists. Looked at having secondary training facility nearby (that they’d renovate) or build new. Dooley says land is available in their current area.by Alex Soloducha via twitter 6/18/2019 1:38:25 AM
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Coun. Flegel asks if they’re hampered by success. Dooley agrees.by Alex Soloducha via twitter 6/18/2019 1:40:00 AM
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Council meeting adjourned. Positions will be considered by members. Council will reconvene at 4 pm tomorrow.by Alex Soloducha via twitter 6/18/2019 1:54:57 AM