City Council Allows Steinbach House To Be Moved

Heritage house at 311 Reimer that will be moved

Steinbach city council has made an exception to its policy on moving houses. The owners of a home at 311 Reimer Avenue asked council for a Conditional Use permit to move their home to 488 Hanover Street. Councillor Jac Siemens moved approval saying this is an exceptional case.

"The city has a policy of not allowing used homes to be moved within, or into, Steinbach. I appreciate that and I think that is still the correct By-Law to have in place. But this is a little bit of a unique situation. This home is of a Reimer family that has been one of the original Reimer families in Steinbach. This home is well built, it's been well maintained over the years by the Jackson family and I believe they deserve this opportunity."

Councillor John Fehr seconded the motion.

"I'm kind of thankful to see that character home remain in the city. It's been very well take care of so I think that the new location will fit very well for this home."

City council was unanimous in approving the motion on the condition that old water and sewer lines at the Hanover Street address be upgraded to meet the current building code.

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