Niverville’s town council met on February 22 to discuss a conditional use permit for the addition of four residential units at 290 Main Street.
Katie and Sean Knebel of Knebel Prairie Developments, the owners of the property, were in attendance to answer questions.
“Throughout the meeting, there was a very healthy back and forth working through several options and scenarios,” says Katie Knebel. “Knebel Prairie Developments, town council, and the others in attendance worked together to come to decisions that all parties were happy with.”
The permit was unanimously approved by council.
Knebel Prairie Developments will now proceed with adding the four residential units to the top floor of 290 Main Street. Three of the units will be two-bedroom, and the remaining will be one-bedroom. The units will range in size from 765 square feet to 1,025 square feet. Each will be equipped with in-suite laundry.
Knebel says she anticipates having the units ready for possession early this summer.
“We are working with a fantastic group of local trades and companies that will help us move the project along at an efficient speed,” she says.
The Knebels own both 290 Main St and 10 Cedar Drive, and they unofficially refer to the two buildings collectively as Niverville Commons. Once the new units are complete, Niverville Commons will house ten residential suites and 17 commercial spaces.
Knebel says they currently have only one vacancy.
“Unit G 290 Main Street has received a complete overhaul,” she says. “We have stripped the unit down, installed a complete HVAC system, new bathroom, new lighting, and painted the entire unit. This space is 1,066 square feet, has three entrances, and is a corner main floor unit.”
Among the new commercial tenants to set up shop this year is Clarity Vision, a full service optometrist and eyewear retailer. The business expects to be ready to serve the community in late March or early April.
Another longtime business in Niverville Commons, Done Hair, Skin & Nails, is currently undergoing expansion. Done will be adding a fourth hair station as well as upgrading their equipment and ambiance.
Done has also recently added a Botox nurse to their team. As well, they have added gel nail extensions to their menu of services.
Prairie Soul Dance Company, another of the Knebels’ tenants, has recently welcomed the Manitoba Music Academy to their studio. They now offer a wider array of lessons in dance and musical arts.
Better Bare Body Sugaring has expanded into a new space in the complex as well as introduced brow therapy.
Finally, Knebel Prairie Developments are ready to announce a new tenant scheduled to open their doors in May.
Tyler Schroeder and Mellissa Gladue are opening Village Pub. The couple previously operated Niverville’s Pizzeria out of a location on Drovers Run but are now in the process of moving and expanding their offerings.
“Village Pub will be a full service restaurant and licensed Irish pub,” Knebel says. “Village Pub will also be serving Niverville’s Pizzeria pizza and will continue to offer pizza delivery to Niverville.”