PDC062-2024

Background

This report recommends approval of an amendment to the Zoning By-law and for a Draft Plan of Subdivision to accommodate the proposed residential development consisting of twenty-six (26) residential units, comprised of two (2) single detached dwellings and twenty-four (24) semidetached dwellings.

The application is proposing to amend the Zoning By-law to permit residential uses. In addition, the applicant has submitted an application for a Draft Plan of Subdivision to create a singular block, which is a required technical step to be able to facilitate a common element condominium tenure for the proposed units.

The subject application achieved a sustainability score of 35, attaining the bronze threshold. 5 additional points would be required to achieve the silver threshold. There 6 may be opportunity to attain more points by considering additional metrics at the detailed design phase. Through the Site Plan and Subdivision registration process, staff will continue to work with the applicant in attempt to achieve the silver threshold.

Good design, better use of current land for higher density development. Good sustainability score. The 89 removed trees on the property will be replaced with 179 trees or cash in lieu if all trees cannot be accommodated on site.

Item Description

Proposed by

Councillor Palleschi