06-14-2017, 11:28 AM
Until we get more permissive zoning, it's still possible, but if I understand correctly, the entire ground floor would have to be made commercial, not just part.
If that is relaxed, there's still the fact of the challenges of a multi-use building for the condo board to run. I can see reasons why a condo board representing 130 or so residential unit owners might want to convert some to commercial, and I can see definite reasons why the owners of those specific units would want to. But it adds complexity, and there's a lot of reasons why many of the unit owners might object.
But, anyway, you're right both when you say that it's unfortunate, but also that "things can change." Maybe one day.
If that is relaxed, there's still the fact of the challenges of a multi-use building for the condo board to run. I can see reasons why a condo board representing 130 or so residential unit owners might want to convert some to commercial, and I can see definite reasons why the owners of those specific units would want to. But it adds complexity, and there's a lot of reasons why many of the unit owners might object.
But, anyway, you're right both when you say that it's unfortunate, but also that "things can change." Maybe one day.