PDC064-2024

Background

The applicant has submitted an amendment to the Zoning By-law to permit the development of a mixed-use development consisting of four (4), 35- storey residential towers comprised of 1,590 residential units and a fourstorey commercial building. Building ‘A’ and ‘B’ will contain 948 square metres of ground floor commercial space. Building ‘D’ will feature a 470 square metre day care use. The proposed four-storey commercial building is to contain 7085 square metres of retail space.

The proposed development is consistent with the strategic focus area of “Growing Urban Centres and Neighbourhoods” by contributing to an economy that thrives with communities that are strong and connected.

The subject property is currently zoned “Downtown Commercial Once Special Section 3521 (DC1(H)-3521)’’ as per Zoning By-law 270-2004, as amended. Commercial, office and residential uses are currently permitted within the zoning designation, however the Holding symbol is to be removed prior to the site being permitted to develop residential uses.

The application is consistent with the Strategic Focus Area - Growing Urban Centres and Neighbourhoods, and Transit and Connectivity. The development proposal aims to contribute and achieve the strategic priorities within these focus areas by providing a built form that provides a variety of housing typologies coupled with access to public transit

Sustainability score: 43 Bronze (acceptable but could be better)

Item Description

Proposed by

Councillor Palleschi