All Current Development Applications, along with a description of the application,  materials submitted by the Applicant,  Staff Recommendation Reports and information on Public Meetings and Council Meetings are listed below:  

ACTIVE APPLICATIONS

 OP01/25 - Official Plan Amendment for Public Consultation

The City has initiated an Official Plan Amendment application to amend the Public Consultation requirements for development applications.

The proposed Official Plan Amendment is required to bring the City’s policies with respect to Public Consultation into conformity with the recent changes to the Planning Act through the Province’s enactment of Bill 185 – Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 and through the City’s recently passed Comprehensive Public Notice Policy. The proposed changes to the  Official Plan will include an increased circulation radius for Official Plan and Zoning applications, and updates to public consultation requirements and updates to pre-consultation requirements.

 

Statutory Public Meeting: February 11, 2025 at 6:30pm in the Historic Council Chambers City Hall at 46 Dickson Street, Cambridge.

Staff Contact: Maria Skara, Planner at skaram@cambridge.ca

 

*Those who wish to speak at a Public Meeting can register at the following link: https://forms.cambridge.ca/Delegation-Request-Form

 

 

 

OR01/25 & 30T-23102 - 1070 & 1140 Main Street

The City has received Official Plan Amendment, Zoning Bylaw Amendment and Plan of Subdivision Applications for the lands addressed as 1070 and 1140 Main Street.

Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment OR01/25

The applicant has proposed an Official Plan Amendment to redesignate the lands from the Industrial and Open Space Designation to the Open Space and Low/Medium Density Residential Designations with a site-specific policy to permit an increased density on site from 40 to 56 dwelling units per gross hectare of land.

A Zoning By-law Amendment is requested to rezone the lands from Industrial (M2) Zone with a Holding (H) Provision to the Residential (RM3) Zone with site specific provisions to permit townhouse residential uses and Open Space (OS1) and (OS4) to recognize natural areas on site and permit a public park.

Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-25101

A concurrent Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-25101 has been submitted which includes eight (8) blocks that will contain the following:

  • Blocks 1-3:         600-1,000 townhouse units of various styles on 13.26 ha of Land
  • Block 4:             A Public Park on 1.05 ha of Land
  • Block 5:             An Open Space/Natural Area Block on 0.80 ha of Land
  • Block 6:             A Stormwater Management Block on 1.3 ha of Land
  • Blocks 7-8:         0.18 ha Road Dedications along Main Street

The applicant has proposed two public streets to access these blocks.  Street ‘A’ is proposed as a North/South public street that connects to Street ‘B’, a proposed East/West public street.  In total 600-1,000 residential units have been proposed through the subdivision. 

The following materials have been submitted in support of the applications and are currently under review by staff and agencies:

SUBMISSION #1 (February 2025)

* Please note the concept plan shows 681 units on site, but the applicant has proposed between 600-1,000 units through the Official Plan Amendment and on the Draft Plan*

Statutory Public Meeting:  March 4, 2025 @ 6:30 pm in Council Chambers

Council Meeting: TBD

*Those who wish to speak at a Public Meeting or Council Meeting can register at the following link: https://forms.cambridge.ca/Delegation-Request-Form

 

Staff Contact: Melissa Mohr, mohrm@cambridge.ca           

Notification: If you wish to be notified of the decision of the City of Cambridge on the proposed Official Plan Amendment or Zoning Bylaw Amendment or Draft Plan of Subdivision, you must make a written request to City of Cambridge Community Development Department and the City Clerk at P.O. Box 669, Cambridge Ontario, N1R 5W8. With the exception of this Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting, notice of future meetings on this proposal will only be sent to those persons who have requested to be notified.

Appeals: If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the City of Cambridge to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to City of Cambridge before the proposed Official Plan Amendment is adopted and the Zoning By-law Amendment is passed and the Draft Plan of Subdivision is approved or refused, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Cambridge before the proposed Official Plan Amendment is adopted and the Zoning By-law Amendment is passed and the Draft Plan of Subdivision is approved or refused, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

To understand your right of appeal, if any, or require further clarification regarding appeals, please see https://olt.gov.on.ca/.

R05/24 – 1273 Concession Road

The City has received a Zoning By-law Amendment Application for the lands at 1273 Concession Road (“subject lands”).

Zoning By-law Amendment

The applicant has submitted an application to amend the City’s Zoning By-law for the lands at 1273 Concession Road to rezone the property from Residential – R4 to Residential R4(CO) for the conversion of the existing dwelling into medical, health, and community service office spaces. The following site-specific provision is requested for reduced on-site parking:

  • A minimum two (2) tandem parking spaces will be provided on-site, whereas the Zoning By-law requires 6 parking spaces for one (1) practitioner; plus 2.5 spaces per 100 square metres of gross leasable commercial floor area for all other business and professional office uses.
  • Based on the proposed office use, a total of 11 parking spaces are required.
  • 9 parking spaces will be provided off-site in a designated area.

The lands are designated Low/Medium Density Residential in the City of Cambridge Official Plan.

The following materials have been submitted in support of the application:

SUBMISSION #1 – October 2024 

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Site Plan
  3. Planning Justification Report

Revision – November 2024

A revision has been made to the site-specific provision to permit three (3) parking spaces on-site, including one (1) tandem parking space. Eight (8) additional parking spaces will be provided off-site within 200 metres of 1273 Concession Road and be secured through a written agreement. 

Revision – December 2024

The following revisions have been made to the site-specific provisions:

  • A minimum of three (3) parking stalls shall be required on-site for the business or professional office, including a minimum of one (1) Type A accessible parking stall defined as:

Type A, a wider parking space which has a minimum width of 3.4 metres and signage that identifies the space as “van accessible”, as per Ontario Regulation 191/11 of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.

The parking stalls may be provided in tandem, excluding the accessible parking stall.

  • Eight (8) additional parking stalls shall be provided. If not accommodated on-site, the additional parking stalls will be located off-site at 1145 Concession Road.
  • Notwithstanding the provision of subsection 2.1.7.5, a planting strip and solid fence or wall is not required along the southern lot line.

Statutory Public Meeting:  December 3, 2024 @ 5:30pm in Council Chambers.

Neighbourhood Meeting: December 16, 2024 @ 6:30pm in Room E106 at Lang’s Community Health Centre Hub, 1145 Concession Road, Cambridge, ON N3H 4L5.

Neighbourhood Meeting: January 29, 2025 @ 5:30pm in the Bowman Room, ground floor at Cambridge City Hall, 50 Dickson Street.

Council Meeting: February 25, 2024 @ 6:30pm in Council Chambers.

Staff Contact: Vincent Wen, wenv@cambridge.ca           

*Those who wish to speak at a Public Meeting or Council Meeting can register at the following link: https://forms.cambridge.ca/Delegation-Request-Form

OR10/24 – 25 Chalmers Street South  

The City has initiated an Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application for the lands at 25 Chalmers Street South.   

Official Plan Amendment 

The Official Plan Amendment is requested to redesignate the entirety of the Subject Lands from “Low/Medium Residential” to “High Density Residential” with additional site specific policies to permit an increase in density and to facilitate mixed uses on the site.

Zoning By-law Amendment 

The Zoning By-law Amendment is requested to rezone the lands from “Institutional and Residential – N1R4” to “Institutional and Multiple Residential – N1RM2” and add site specific regulations to permit an increase in density, to amend the maximum height to four storeys and to require a minimum required parking rate of 1.25 spaces per unit.

Proposed Development 

The Official Plan and Zoning by-law amendments would facilitate the development of affordable housing by establishing a maximum building envelope for the property. The application is based on design concepts which will be further defined by the eventual private sector owners.

The following materials have been submitted in support of the application and are currently under review by staff and agencies: 

SUBMISSION #1 – October 2024 

Statutory Public Meeting:  November 12, 2024 @ 6:30 pm in Council Chambers 

Neighbourhood Meeting:  February 3, 2025 @ 6:00 pm in the Bowman Room, Cambridge City Hall 

Members of the public are encourage to fill out the related Feedback Form

Engage Cambridge page (https://www.engagewr.ca/cambridge-haf-project-25-chalmers-street)

Council Meeting: April 15 or April 29, 2025, in Council Chambers     

 Staff Contact: Nicole Goodbrand, GoodbrandN@cambridge.ca  

*Those who wish to speak at a Public Meeting or Council Meeting can register at the following link: https://forms.cambridge.ca/Delegation-Request-Form

OR12/24 – 0 Grand Ridge Drive  

The City has initiated an Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application for the lands at 0 Grand Ridge Drive.    

Official Plan Amendment 

The Official Plan Amendment is requested to redesignate the entirety of the Subject Lands from “Low/Medium Residential” to “High Density Residential” with additional site specific policies to permit an increase in density.

Zoning By-law Amendment 

The Zoning By-law Amendment is requested to rezone the lands from “Open Space and Residential – OS1 & R5” to “Multiple Residential – RM2” and add site specific regulations to permit an increase in density to 116 units per hectare (UPH), to amend the maximum height to four storeys and to amend the required parking rate.

Proposed Development 

The Official Plan and Zoning by-law amendments would facilitate the development of affordable housing by establishing a maximum building envelope for the property. The application is based on design concepts which will be further defined by the eventual private sector owners.

The following materials have been submitted in support of the application and are currently under review by staff and agencies: 

SUBMISSION #1 – October 2024 

Statutory Public Meeting:  November 12, 2024 @ 6:30 pm in Council Chambers 

Neighbourhood Meeting:  February 6, 2025 @ 6:00 pm in the Bowman Room, Cambridge City Hall 

Members of the public are encourage to fill out the related Feedback Form.

Engage Cambridge page (https://www.engagewr.ca/cambridge-haf-project-0-grand-ridge-drive)

Council Meeting: April 15 or April 29, 2025, in Council Chambers  

Staff Contact: Nicole Goodbrand, GoodbrandN@cambridge.ca               

*Those who wish to speak at a Public Meeting or Council Meeting can register at the following link: https://forms.cambridge.ca/Delegation-Request-Form 

OR03/24 - 36 Elliott Street

The City has received Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application for the lands at 36 Elliott Street.

Original Application

The Official Plan and Zoning by-law Amendment would facilitate the development of a six unit, two storey apartment house with a basement level. Private amenity space is proposed in the side yard. The project aims to accommodate surface parking for 8 vehicles from Elliott Street. The proposed development has a Floor Space Index (FSI) of 0.47 and a density of 61 units per hectare.  

Official Plan Amendment

The lands are designated as Low/Medium Density in the City’s Official Plan. The Official Plan Amendment is requested to establish a site-specific policy to permit a maximum density of 61 units per hectare. 

Zoning By-law Amendment

The Zoning By-law Amendment is requested to rezone the lands from “Residential – R4” to “Multiple Residential – RM3” with the following site-specific regulations

  • To permit a minimum required lot frontage of 15.3 metres (existing), whereas 30 metres is required;

To permit a minimum required interior side yard setback of 2.5 metres whereas 3 metres is required;

The following materials have been submitted in support of the application:

SUBMISSION #1 – August 2024

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Addendum Cover Letter
  3. Concept Plan
  4. Floor Plans and Elevations
  5. Landscape Plan
  6. Truck Turning Plan
  7. Site Lighting Plan
  8. Planning Justification Report
  9. Archaeological Assessment

10. Ministry Acknowledgement Letter for Archaeological Assessment

11. Grading, Servicing, Erosion and Sediment Control Plan

12. Stormwater Management Report

13. Risk Management Plan

14. Section 59 Notice

SUBMISSION #2 – October 2024 

  1. Comment Response Letter
  2. Revised Concept Plan
  3. Fire Route Plan
  4. Updated Grading, Servicing, Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
  5. Winter Maintenance Map
  6. Updated Stormwater Management Report

As part of the second submission, the proposed mixed terrace (stacked townhouse) building has been shifted more east on the property. The following revisions were made to update the site-specific regulations as part of the Zoning By-law Amendment:

  • To allow a maximum density of 61 units per hectare whereas a maximum density of 40 units per hectare is permitted;
  • To permit a minimum required lot frontage of 15.3 metres as existing, whereas 20 metres is required;
  • To permit a minimum interior side yard setback (east side) of 2.5 metres, adjacent to an Institutional (N2) zone, whereas 3 metres is required;
  • To permit a minimum interior side yard setback (west side) of 3.2 metres, adjacent to a Residential (R4) zone, whereas 7.5 metres is required;
  • To permit a minimum common amenity area of 12.5 square metres per unit whereas 30 square metres per unit is required;
  • To permit a minimum landscaped area within the required front yard of 39%, whereas 45% is required;
  • To reduce the minimum planting strip width from 1.5 metres to 0.9 metres with a 1.5 metre high solid fence or wall provided along the lot line (reduction applies only to the area adjacent to the proposed parking);

SUBMISSION #3 – November 2024 

  1. Revised Concept Plan
  2. Revised Landscape Plan

As part of the third submission, the following site-specific regulations were added to the Zoning By-law Amendment:

  • A minimum 30% of windows and/or door openings on the street-facing façade of the building shall be provided;
  • A minimum planting strip of 1.5 metres in width shall be provided and must consist of trees or vegetation not less than 1.5 metres in height, and a 1.5 metre high solid fence or wall shall be provided along the lot line (applies to the area not abutting the parking). 

Statutory Public Meeting:  October 15, 2024 @ 6:30pm in Council Chambers.

Council Meeting: December 3, 2024 @ 6:30pm in Council Chambers.

Staff Contact: Vincent Wen, wenv@cambridge.ca 

 

*Those who wish to speak at a Public Meeting or Council Meeting can register at the following link: https://forms.cambridge.ca/Delegation-Request-Form

 

OR08/20 & Draft Plan of Subdivision - 30T-21101 – River Mill Phase 4

1455 Speedsville Road, 1285 Speedsville Road and a portion of 800 Briardean Rd and unaddressed lands located at the northeast corner of Speedsville Rd and Equestrian Way

The City has received Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application for the lands at 1455 Speedsville Road, 1285 Speedsville Road and a portion of 800 Briardean Rd and unaddressed lands located at the northeast corner of Speedsville Rd and Equestrian Way.

Original Development Proposal:

The applicant is proposing to develop the land for a new residential community.  Higher density residential land uses are proposed to front along Speedsville Road.  Lower and medium density residential uses are proposed within the interior of the development area.  A mixed-use area is proposed at the intersection of Speedsville Road and Equestrian Way.  One Municipal Park and Refinements to the boundaries of the open space areas also proposed.  In total, approximately 1,864 dwelling units are proposed.   

The majority of the lands were subject to previous land use planning approvals in 2015 for an adult lifestyle community.  Since the initial approval, the applicant has acquired additional lands located at 800 Briardean Road and 1285 Speedsville Road.  The applicant is proposing to modify the original land use approvals and designate and zone the additional properties for development. 

In order to permit this proposal, the applicant has submitted a Draft Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment as described below:

Draft Plan of Subdivision

The Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-21101 has been submitted to the Region of Waterloo (as the approval authority of Draft Plans of Subdivisions).  The draft plan shows the overall layout of the development including the size and shape of the development blocks and road pattern.  In total, 29 Blocks are proposed for a variety of uses including high, medium and lower density residential development, mixed use development, a public municipal park, open space blocks that are to retain the natural heritage features and blocks for new roads and road dedications.

Official Plan Amendment

The Official Plan Amendment is required to redesignate portions of the subject lands from  the existing ‘Hunt Club Estates (Apartment Block)’ policies with new ‘River Mill Community (Mixed Use Main Street)’ policies to permit the development of a mixed-use area with a maximum height of 10 storeys,  redesignate the existing ‘Hunt Club Estates (Adult Lifestyle Community)’ policies with new ‘River Mill Community (Apartment Block)’ policies to permit the development of high density residential (apartment) uses with transitional medium density residential (cluster row house) uses; and add a new River Mill Community (Neighbourhood)’ policy to permit a full range of residential uses with a maximum height of 6 storeys and maximum residential density target of 50 units per hectare (measured across the entirety of the area).

Zoning By-law Amendment

The Zoning By-Law Amendment is requested to modify the existing zoning of the lands with site specific permissions for a variety of residential and mixed use land uses.  In general, the amendments propose site specific standards for:

  • Increased building heights (10 storeys maximum)
  • Increased density
  • Decreased amenity and landscaping requirements
  • Decreased setbacks
  • Increased lot coverage

The following materials have been submitted in support of the application and are currently under review by staff and agencies:

SUBMISSION #1

Current Development Proposal:

The applicant has resubmitted the proposal that continues to include higher density residential land uses along Speedsville Road with medium and lower density residential land uses proposed within the interior of the development area.  A mixed-use area is proposed at the intersection of Speedsville Road and Equestrian Way.

One municipal park and a new school site are planned through this development.  Refinements to the boundaries of the open space areas are also proposed. 

In total, approximately 1,706-2,045 dwelling units are planned through the resubmitted proposal.   

The updated proposal includes the following:

Draft Plan of Subdivision

The updated draft plan shows 30 Blocks that include high, medium and low density residential uses with mixed use blocks at the intersection of Speedsville Road and Equestrian Way.  In addition, a new school site school site has been proposed.  The applicant continues to propose a public municipal park and open space blocks that are to retain the natural heritage features along with blocks for new roads and road dedications.

Official Plan Amendment

The Official Plan Amendment is required to redesignate portions of the subject lands from  the existing ‘Hunt Club Estates (Apartment Block)’ policies with new ‘River Mill Community (Mixed Use Main Street)’ policies to permit the development of a mixed-use area with a maximum height of 8 storeys,  redesignate the existing ‘Hunt Club Estates (Adult Lifestyle Community)’ policies with new ‘River Mill Community (Apartment Block)’ policies to permit the development of high density residential (apartment) uses with transitional medium density residential (cluster row house) uses; and add a new River Mill Community (Neighbourhood)’ policy to permit a full range of residential uses with a maximum height of 6 storeys and maximum residential density target of 50 units per hectare (measured across the entirety of the area).

Zoning By-law Amendment

The Zoning By-Law Amendment is requested to modify the existing zoning of the lands with site specific permissions for a variety of residential and mixed use land uses.  In general, the amendments propose site specific standards for:

  • Increased building heights (8 storeys maximum)
  • Increased density
  • Decreased setbacks
  • Increased lot coverage

Submission #2

Statutory Public Meeting:  September 25, 2021 @ 6:30 pm in Council Chambers

Council Meeting: October 8, 2024 @ 5:30 pm in Council Chambers

Staff Contact: Melissa Mohr, mohrm@cambridge.ca                   

OR03/20 - 61-69 Ainslie Street South and 0 Warnock Street

The City has received an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Application for the lands at 61-69 Ainslie Street South and 0 Warnock Street.  

Original Proposal 

The applicant has proposed a mixed use, multi-storey building containing approximately 392 residential unitsThe development is proposed to contain two towers 15 and 20-storeys in height atop a 5-7 storey podium.  The proposal includes 794m2 (8,546 ft2) of at-grade commercial space with two levels of underground parking that will contain 318 parking spaces (including 13 shared parking spacefor commercial use and visitor parking).In order to permit this development, the applicant has submitted an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment. 

Official Plan Amendment 

The Official Plan Amendment is required to permit a site-specific policy to permit the following:  

  • Increase in maximum permitted density of 4.4 FSI, whereas the current maximum permitted is 2.5 FSI 

  • Increase the maximum permitted height of 15 storeys for a portion of the site; whereas the current maximum permitted height is 28m (92 ft); and, 

  • increase the maximum permitted height of 20 storeys for a portion of the site; whereas the current maximum permitted height is 28m (92ft). 

Zoning By-law Amendment 

The Zoning By-Law Amendment is required to rezone the site to the (F)C1RM1 s. 4.2.4 to (F)C1RM1 with the following site-specific exemptions: 

 permit a maximum density of 601 units per hectare 

  • permit a minimum exterior side yard of 1.0 m (3.2ft) 

  • permit a minimum interior side yard of 0 m 

  • permit a minimum rear yard of 1.5 m (5 ft) 

  • permit a maximum building height of 65 m (213ft) for a portion of the sitewhereas the current maximum height is 21 m (69 ft) 

  • permit a maximum building height of 55 m (180 ft) for a portion of the site; whereas  the current maximum height of 21 m (69 ft)   

  • permit a parking rate of 0.78 spaces per dwelling unit; whereas the current rate is 1 space per unit 

  • permit a minimum number of parking space for the commercial component of 13, which can be shared with the visitors of the residential dwelling units; and, 

  • permit an area greater than 300m2 (3,229ft2) but less than 430m2 (4,628ft2) of gross leasable commercial floor area for a neighbourhood grocery store, neighbourhood variety store or any retail commercial establishment. 

The following materials have been submitted in support of the application and are currently under review by staff and agencies: 

SUBMISSION #1

2nd Submission Proposal: 

The applicant continues to propose a mixed use, multi-storey building containing approximately 399 residential units.  The development is proposed to contain two towers 21 and 18-storeys in height atop a 5 storey podiumThe proposal includes 794m2 (8,546 ft2) of at-grade commercial space with one level of underground parking that will contain 305 parking spaces (including 15 shared parking spaces for commercial use and visitor parking). In order to permit this development, the applicant has submitted an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment. 

 

Current Official Plan Amendment Request 

The Official Plan Amendment is required to permit a site-specific policy to permit the following: 

  • Increase in maximum permitted density of 5.23 FSI, whereas the current maximum permitted is 2.5 FSI 
  • Increase the maximum permitted height of 18storeys for a portion of the site; whereas the current maximum permitted height is 28m (92 ft); and, 

  • increase the maximum permitted height of 21storeys for a portion of the site; whereas the current maximum permitted height is 28m (92ft). 

Current Zoning By-law Amendment 

The Zoning By-Law Amendment is required to rezone the site to the (F)C1RM1 s. 4.2.4 to (F)C1RM1 with the following site-specific exemptions:  

  • permit a maximum density of 758.8 units per hectare 

  • permit a minimum exterior side yard of 1.0 m (3.3 ft) 

  • permit a minimum exterior side yard of 1.5 m (4.9 ft) 

  • permit a minimum interior side yard of 1.5 m(4.9 ft) 

  • permit a minimum rear yard of 2.3 m (7.5 ft) 

  • permit a maximum building height of 68 m (223ft) for a portion of the site; whereas the current maximum height is 21 m (69 ft) 

  • permit a maximum building height of 59 m (194 ft) for a portion of the site; whereas  the current maximum height of 21 m (69 ft)   

  • permit a parking rate of 0.77 spaces per dwelling unit; whereas the current rate is 1 space per unit 

  • permit a minimum number of parking space for the commercial component of 15, which can be shared with the visitors of the residential dwelling units; and, 

  • permit an area greater than 300m2 (3,229ft2) but less than 430m2 (4,628ft2) of gross leasable commercial floor area for a neighbourhood grocery store, neighbourhood variety store or any retail commercial establishment. 

The following materials have been submitted in support of the application and are currently under review by staff and agencies: 

SUBMISSION #2   

Statutory Public Meeting:October 20, 2020@ 6:30 pin Council Chambers  

Council Meeting: TBD 

Staff Contact: Melissa Mohr, mohrm@cambridge.ca

The remainder of the East Side Lands (Stage 1)

The City has initiated an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit new large-lot employment uses for the remainder of the East Side Lands (Stage 1). For more information on the East Side Lands, see the Region of Waterloo Growth Management page.

A public meeting was held by Planning and Development Committee on June 11, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Historic Council Chambers City Hall at 46 Dickson Street, Cambridge.

 

 

East Side Lands

 

OR14/21 - 180 Groh Avenue

Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications have been received to permit development of a vacant brownfield site for a stacked townhouse development. The proposal includes:

 •             Maximum of 288 residential units within 12 townhouse blocks

•             Total of 518 surface parking spaces

•             Maximum building height of 3.5 storeys

The Official Plan Amendment seeks to re-designate the property from Business Industrial/ Employment Corridor to High Density Residential to permit the stacked townhouse development.

The subject lands currently have split zoning with the northern portion of the lands zoned M3 General Industrial and the southern portion zoned M2 General Industrial (with no outdoor storage).

The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject lands RM3 (Multiple Residential) to permit the stacked townhouse development. The following site-specific provisions have been requested:

•     Increase in density from 40 units per hectare to a maximum density of 75 units per hectare

•     Reduced parking rate from 1.25 spaces per dwelling unit to 1.2 spaces per unit (includes visitor parking)

•     Reduced setback from 6m from the window of a habitable room window to an access driveway, aisle, parking lot or stall to a minimum setback of 4.5m

The proposed amendment also established an (H) Holding provision on the subject lands to be removed upon approval of a Record of Site Condition and receipt of a letter of acknowledgement from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change.

The following materials were submitted in support of the application and are currently under review by staff and agencies and may be subject to future changes (PDF):

OR02/22 - 200 Dundas Street South

The City of Cambridge has received development applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment at 200 Dundas St. S.  proposing to develop the property with a five (5) storey mixed-use building consisting 3 commercial units on the ground floor and 40 dwelling units above the ground floor on Floors 2 to 5. A total of 10 dwelling units per floor is being proposed with five (5) one-bedroom plus den units and five (5) two-bedroom units on each floor. Common amenity space for the proposed residential units is located in the basement of the proposed development, which includes a games room, gym, and party room. The proposed development includes 69 parking spaces with one (1) level of underground parking (33 spaces) and 36 surface parking spaces.

The Official Plan Amendment is proposed to redesignate the lands to High Density Residential to permit a maximum density of 136 dwelling units per hectare.  The Zoning By-law Amendment is proposed to rezone the subject property from ‘C2’ to ‘C2RM3’ with the following Site-Specific Exceptions:

  • Permit the use of a ground floor Shopping Centre (defined as three or more commercial units in the Cambridge Zoning By-Law) on the subject property;
  • Permit a minimum front yard setback of 3.0 metres, whereas the Zoning By-Law requires a setback of 6.0 metres;
  • Permit a maximum density of 136 units per hectare, whereas the Zoning By-Law requires a maximum of 75 units per hectare;
  • Permit a minimum interior side yard setback of 3.0 metres, whereas the Zoning By-Law requires 7.5 metres;
  • Permit a minimum landscaped open space of 28.7%, whereas the Zoning By-Law requires 30.0%;
  • Permit a reduce parking rate of 4.3  spaces per 100 m2 of gross leasable commercial floor area  for the proposed ground floor Shopping Centre component, whereas the Zoning By-Law requires a parking rate of 5.0 spaces per 100 m2 of gross leasable commercial floor area, and;
  • Permit a maximum of one commercial unit having a maximum commercial gross leasable area of 160 square metres for a Restaurant use.

The subject property is approximately 2,962.0 square metres (31,882 square feet) in area with 60.25 metres (197 feet) of frontage on Dundas Street South. It is located approximately 110 metres northwest of the Dundas Street South and Franklin Boulevard intersection/roundabout.  The subject property currently features a two (2) storey vacant building and a surface parking lot. Shrubbery currently exists along the western, eastern and southern perimeter of the subject property.

A date for the statutory public meeting has been scheduled for May 31, 2022 and a Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting will be circulated to  property owners within a 120 metre radius of the subject property.

Should you have any questions regarding the application, please contact Jacqueline Hannemann, Senior Planner – Development at hannemannj@cambridge.ca

Supporting Documents:

R06/22 - 1500 Kossuth Road - City Initiated Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment

 

The City of Cambridge has initiated consideration of a temporary use zoning by-law amendment for 1500 Kossuth Rd.  The proposed use being considered through this amendment is a commercial-recreational operation (outdoor paintball).  A statutory public meeting is being held on May 17, 2022 to introduce the amendment and receive input from the public.  

 For more information, please contact Bryan Cooper, Senior Planner, at cooperb@cambridge.ca

 

OR04/22 -149 Ainslie St. N

The City of Cambridge has received development applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment at 149 Ainslie Street North.  The site is currently developed with a two-storey office building and associated surface parking. The existing building is intended to be demolished. The applicant is proposing the development of an eight storey building with 104 residential units, including both one and two bedroom units. The proposed development would contain 104 structured parking spaces provided internally to the building within the first two storeys. The development has a proposed Floor Space Index (FSI) of 5.0.

There is a rooftop amenity space proposed above the parking area for tenant use. A second outdoor amenity area is proposed facing Market Street above the sixth storey. This space would be been created through the stepping back of the 7th and 8th storeys at the northeast corner of the proposed building. Street level amenity space is also provided in the form of a wide pedestrian promenade and a courtyard surrounding the primary pedestrian access to the building. There is indoor shared amenity space proposed and each of the residential units propose to have private balconies.

The purpose of the Official Plan Amendment is to permit a Floor Space Index (FSI) of 5.0 rather than 2.5 as currently permitted.

The Zoning By-law Amendment proposes the following site specific regulations to the current (F)C1RM1 zoning category:

  • A maximum density of 377 units per hectare whereas a maximum density of 250 units per hectare is permitted;
  • A maximum FSI of 5.0, whereas the by-law does not currently include a maximum FSI;
  • A minimum front yard requirement of 1.0 metres; whereas 4.5 metres are required;
  • A minimum interior side yard requirement of 1.0 metres; whereas the current by-law requires up to 12.0 metres depending on building height;
  • A minimum rear yard requirement of 1.0 metres; whereas the current by-law requires up to 12.0 metres depending on building height;
  • A minimum amenity area of 20 square metres per unit; whereas the current zoning requires 20 square metres for each 1 bedroom unit and 30 square metres for each two bedroom unit;
  • A minimum landscape area of 25%; whereas the zoning requires a minimum landscape area of 30%; and
  • A minimum loading space requirement of 0 loading spaces, whereas currently 1 loading space is required.

A date for the statutory public meeting has been scheduled for June 28, 2022. A Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting will be circulated to  property owners within a 120 metre radius of the subject property and will be posted in the Cambridge Times.

Should you have any questions regarding the application, please contact Jacqueline Hannemann, Senior Planner – Development at hannemannj@cambridge.ca

R09/22 – 1390 Pineview Ave

The applicant is proposing to develop the site with six single detached lots on a private road with access from Pineview Avenue. The applicant is also seeking approval for a Vacant Land Condominium to facilitate the development.

The lands are currently designated as Low/Medium Density Residential in the City of Cambridge Official Plan and are located within a Regeneration Area. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone the RS1 Semi-Detached Residential lands to R6 Single Residential to permit the proposed development.

 SUBMISSION #1 – August 2022

Statutory Public Meeting:  March 21, 2023

Neighbourhood Meeting:  May 15, 2023

 SUBMISSION #2 – February 2024

Council Meeting: TBD

Staff Contact: Rachel Greene, greener@cambridge.ca

*Those who wish to speak at a Public Meeting or Council Meeting can register at the following link: https://forms.cambridge.ca/Delegation-Request-Form

OR01/23 – 229, 235, 239, 247 Royal Oak Road

The City has received an Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application for the lands at 229, 235, 239, and 247 Royal Oak Road. 

Official Plan Amendment

The Official Plan Amendment is requested to re-designate the lands from Low/Medium Density Residential and Natural Open Space System to Business Industrial and Natural Open Space System.

Zoning By-law Amendment

The Zoning By-law Amendment is requested to rezone the R1 Residential lands to M1 Industrial (no outdoor storage/operations) to permit the proposed warehouse use with a site-specific provision to permit a reduction to the parking requirements.

Proposed Development

The Official Plan and Zoning by-law amendments would facilitate the development of two industrial/warehouse buildings on the subject lands.

The following materials have been submitted in support of the application and are currently under review by staff and agencies:

SUBMISSION #1 – January 2023

SUBMISSION #2 – September 2023

  1. Revised Site Plan
  2. Revised EIS
  3. Revised Hydrogeological
  4. Geotechnical Response Letter
  5. Revised TIS
  6. Autoturn Plans
  7. Left Turn Detail
  8. Revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report
  9. Civil Drawing Set
  10. Lighting Plan
  11. Landscape Plan Building A
  12. Landscape Plan Building B
  13. Land Use Designation and Zoning Graphic
  14. Concept Renderings

As part of the second submission, the applicant revised the list of permitted and prohibited uses on the site to address compatibility concerns. Concept renderings of the proposed buildings and a preliminary landscape plan were submitted to demonstrate the potential buffering that would be installed adjacent to residential uses. Proposed parking was also increased for Building A.

The applicant has also revised technical reports and studies to address agency and departmental comments.

SUBMISSION #3 – June 2024

  1. Revised Site Plan
  2. Site Plan Building A
  3. Site Plan Building B
  4. Revised Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management
  5. Servicing Building A
  6. Servicing Building B
  7. Grading Building A
  8. Grading Building B
  9. Erosion Control Building A
  10. Erosion Control Building B
  11. Revised Autoturn Plans
  12. Revised Landscape Plan
  13. Revised Noise Study
  14. Revised EIS
  15. Revised Hydrogeological Assessment
  16. Revised Tree Management Plan

As part of the third submission, the applicant slightly decreased building sizes to accommodate a minimum 20 metre setback to all residential property to address compatibility between industrial and sensitive land uses.

The applicant has also revised technical reports and studies to address agency and departmental comments.

Statutory Public Meeting: Tuesday March 21 @6:30pm in Council Chambers

Neighbourhood Meeting 1: June 12, 2023 @ 6:00pm in the Bowman Room, City Hall

Neighbourhood Meeting 2: July 17, 2023 @ 6:00pm in the Bowman Room, City Hall

Council Meeting:  TBC

Staff Contact: Rachel Greene, greener@cambridge.ca

 *Those who wish to speak at a Public Meeting or Council Meeting can register at the following link: https://forms.cambridge.ca/Delegation-Request-Form

R04/23 and 30T-23102 - 240 and 276 Limerick Road 

The City has received a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application for the lands at 240 and 276 Limerick Road.  

Original Proposal 

Draft Plan of Subdivision  

The Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-2310has been submitted to the Region of Waterloo (as the approval authority of Draft Plans of Subdivisions)The proposed draft plan includes eight (8) blocks that will contain the following: 

  • Block 1:27 Stacked Towns on 0.40 ha of Land 

  • Block 2:4 Street Towns on 0.12 ha of Land 

  • Block 3:36 Stacked Towns on 0.50 ha of Land 

  • Block 4:38 Cluster Towns on 1.12 ha of Land 

  • Block 5:A trail connection comprised of 0.01 ha of Land 

  • Block 6:A 0.04 ha road widening along Limerick Road 

  • Block 7:A 0.003 ha parcel of land to establish a 0.3m reserve 

  • Block 8:A temporary Emergency Access and future road allowance Block comprised of 0.17 ha 

The applicant has included a street connection from Duckworth Road that services the blocks and contains a temporary cul-de-sac adjacent to Block 8. In total 105 residential units have been proposed through the subdivision.   

Zoning By-law Amendment 

The Zoning By-Law Amendment is requested to rezone the lands from R2, R3(H) and R5 to the RM4 to permit the various townhouse styles and the following site-specific exemptions: 

Block 1:  

  • Permit a minimum front yard of 3.3 m, whereas the Zoning By-law requires 6.0 m 

  • Permit a minimum common amenity area of 21.0m2 per dwelling unit, whereas the Zoning By-law requires30.0m2 per dwelling unit 

  • Permit a maximum residential net density of 68.0 dwelling units per hectare, whereas the Zoning By-law requires 40.0 dwelling units per hectare 

Block 2: 

  • Permit a minimum rear yard of 6.1 metres abutting an R-Class Zone, whereas the Zoning By-law requires 7.5 metres 

  • Permit a maximum lot coverage of 43%, whereas the Zoning By-law requires 40% 

Block 3:  

  • Permit a minimum front hard of 3.3 me, whereas the Zoning By-law requires 6.0m 

  • Permit a minimum common amenity area of 8.8m2 per dwelling unit, whereas the Zoning By-law requires30m2 

  • Permit a maximum residential net density of 72.0 dwelling units per hectare, whereas the Zoning By-law requires 40.0 dwelling units per hectare. 

Block 4: 

  • Permit a minimum front yard of 4.5m, whereas the Zoning By-law requires6.0m 

  • Permit a minimum rear yard of 7.0m, whereas the Zoning By-law requires 7.5m 

  • Permit maximum number of 8 attached one-family dwellings, whereas the Zoning By-law requires 6 

  • Permit a minimum parking rate of 1.35 spaces per dwelling unit, whereas the Zoning By-law requires 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit. 

The following materials have been submitted in support of the application and are currently under review by staff and agencies: 

SUBMISSION #1

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Application
  3. Pre-consultation Comments
  4. Draft Plan of Subdivision
  5. Draft Plan of Subdivision - Conceptual Layout
  6. Planning Justification Report
  7. Urban Design Brief
  8. Functional Servicing Report
  9. Site Plans
  10. Transportation Impact Study
  11. Scoped Environmental Impact Study
  12. Tree Management Plan

Resubmission: 

Draft Plan of Subdivision: 

The Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-23102 has been submitted to the City of Cambridge (as the approval authority of Draft Plans of Subdivisions as of January 1, 2025)The proposed draft plan includes eight (8) blocks that will contain the following: 

  • Block 1:27 Stacked Towns on 0.40 ha of Land 

  • Block 2:4 Street Towns on 0.12 ha of Land 

  • Block 3:36 Stacked Towns on 0.50 ha of Land 

  • Block 4:38 Cluster Towns on 1.12 ha of Land 

  • Block 5:A trail connection comprised of 0.05 ha of Land 

  • Block 6:A 0.04 ha road widening along Limerick Road 

  • Block 7:A 0.003 ha parcel of land to establish a 0.3m reserve 

  • Block 8:A temporary Emergency Access and future road allowance Block comprised of 0.17 ha 

The applicant has included a street connection from Duckworth Road that services the blocks and contains a temporary cul-de-sac adjacent to the Temporary Emergency Access (Block 8)In total 105 residential units have been proposed through the subdivision.  

Zoning By-law Amendment:  

The Zoning By-Law Amendment is requested to rezone the lands from R2, R3(H) and R5 to the RM4 to permit the various townhouse styles and the following site-specific exemptions: 

Block 1:  

  • Permit a minimum Front Yard of 3.3m, whereas the Zoning By-law requires 6.0m 

  • Permit a minimum Common Amenity Area of 21.0m2 per dwelling unit, whereas the Zoning By-law requires30.0m2 per dwelling unit 

  • Permit a maximum residential net density of 68.0 dwelling units per hectare, whereas the Zoning By-law requires 40.0 dwelling units per hectare 

  • That Limerick Road and the Temporary Access Road be Exterior Lot Lines 

  • That no encroachments shall be permitted within the required Exterior Yards of Block 1 

Block 2: 

  • Permit a minimum Rear Yard of 6.1m abutting an R-Class Zone, whereas the Zoning By-law requires 7.5m 

  • Permit a Maximum Lot Coverage of 43%, whereas the Zoning By-law requires 40% 

Block 3:  

  • Permit a minimum Front Yard of 3.3m, whereas the Zoning By-law requires 6.0m 

  • Permit a minimum Common Amenity Area of 8.8m2 per dwelling unit, whereas the Zoning By-law requires30m2 

  • Permit a maximum residential Net Density of 72.0 dwelling units per hectare, whereas the Zoning By-law requires 40.0 dwelling units per hectare. 

  • That Limerick Road and Street A shall both be deemed as the Front Lot Lines. 

  • Thatno encroachments stall be permitted into the required Front Yard of Block 3 

Block 4: 

  • Permit a minimum Front Yard of 4.5m, whereas the Zoning By-law requires 6.0m 

  • Permit a minimum Rear Yard of 7.0m, whereas the Zoning By-law requires 7.5m 

  • Permit maximum number of 8 attached one-family dwellings, whereas the Zoning By-law requires 6 

  • Permit a minimum Interior Side Yard of 2.5m,whereas the Zoning By-law requires3m 

The following materials have been submitted in support of the application and are currently under review by staff and agencies: 

SUBMISSION #2  

Statutory Public Meeting:May 16, 2023@ 6:30 pm  in Council Chambers 

Council Meeting: TBD 

Staff Contact: Melissa Mohr, mohrm@cambridge.ca

R12/23 & 30T-23103 – 895 Riverbank Drive, 800 Middle Block Road, 4220 Fountain Street and 4300 Fountain Street

The City has received a Plan of Subdivision and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application for the lands at 895 Riverbank Drive, 800 Middle Block Road, 4220 Fountain Street and 4300 Fountain Street

Plan of Subdivision

Original Submission: The proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision includes a mix of residential built-forms including single-detached dwellings, townhouse dwellings, and two medium density blocks, one mixed-use block, a future elementary school and various open space and park blocks. The proposed development will consist of approximately 399 single-detached dwellings, 155 street townhouse dwellings, and 649.5 rear land townhouse dwellings, totaling 1203.5 residential units. The original plan proposes approximately 2.9 hectares of parkland, as well as approximately 4.6 hectares of open space area throughout the plan. The elementary school block, approximately 2.6 hectares in size, is proposed at a central location.

Zoning By-law Amendment

Original Submission: The Zoning By-law Amendment is requested to rezone the lands from Agricultural A1 and Rural Residential RR1 to Open Space OS1 and OS4, Institutional N1 (School Block), Residential R6, and Multiple Residential RM1, RM2, RM3 and RM4 and add site specific regulations to permit the proposed building typologies.

SUBMISSION #1 - August 2023

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Application Form
  3. Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
  4. Urban Design Guidelines
  5. Copy of the Draft Plan of Subdivision
  6. Draft Phasing Plan
  7. Planning Justification Report
  8. Geotechnical Investigation
  9. Hydrogeological Assessment
  10. Noise Feasibility Study
  11. Stage 1-2 Archaeological Assessment
  12. Transportation Impact Study
  13. Phase One Environmental Site Assessment for 895 Riverbank Road
  14. Phase One Environmental Site Assessment for northside of Middle Block Road and East of Riverbank Drive
  15. Phase One Environmental Site Assessment for 1010 Riverbank Drive
  16. Phase One Environmental Site Assessment for 4220 Fountain Street North and 800 Middle Block Road
  17. Phase One Environmental Site Assessment for 850 Riverbank Drive
  18. Phase Two Environmental Site Assessment for 895 Riverbank Drive
  19. Phase Two Environmental Site Assessment for northside of Middle Block Road and East of Riverbank Drive
  20. Phase Two Environmental Site Assessment for 850 Riverbank Drive
  21. Phase Two Environmental Site Assessment for 1010 Riverbank Drive
  22. Chloride Impact Assessment
  23. Tree Management Plan
  24. Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report - This Report is available upon request
  25. Environmental Site Assessment prepared by Stantec

SUBMISSION #2 - September 2024

  1. Submission Letter
  2. Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
  3. Draft Plan of Subdivision
  4. Conceptual Lotting Plan
  5. Phasing Plan
  6. Concept Plans
  7. Planning Memo
  8. Scoped CHIA
  9. Mobility Network and Trail System Plan
  10. On Street Parking Plan
  11. TIS Addendum
  12. Noise Study
  13. Environmental Impact Study
  14. Tree Management Plan
  15. Hydrogeological Assessment
  16. Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report - available upon request

As part of the second submission, the revised Plan of Subdivision proposes changes to the street layout primarily impacting the lot fabric of the single detached homes and block A. The Elementary school block has been shifted south to accommodate the community park (approximately 3 hectares) to more closely align with the North Cambridge Secondary Plan. The proposed development will now consist of approximately 289 single-detached dwellings, 1088 multiple residential units (including a mix of street-fronting towns, back-to-back, and stacked townhouses, live/work units and approximately 200 apartment units). The total unit count has increased to approximately 1378 units.

Statutory Public Meeting:  November 21st, 2023 at 6:30pm in Council Chambers

Neighbourhood Meeting:  September 21st, 2023 at 6:00om in the Bowman Room, City Hall

Council Meeting: TBD

Staff Contact: Rachel Greene, greener@cambridge.ca

 *Those who wish to speak at a Public Meeting or Council Meeting can register at the following link: https://forms.cambridge.ca/Delegation-Request-Form

Applications Under Appeal

 OR07/24 – 245 Riverbank Drive 

The City has received Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application for the lands at 245 Riverbank Drive

Official Plan Amendment

The Official Plan Amendment is requested to re-designate the lands to from Rural Residential to Low/Medium Density Residential with Site Specific Policy. The Site Specific Policy would permit a density of 55 units per hectare on the subject lands; whereas the Low/Medium Density Residential designation permits a density of up to 40 units per hectare.

Zoning By-law Amendment

The Zoning By-Law Amendment is requested to rezone portions of the subject lands from RR2, OS1 and (E)A1 to RM3 to permit the development of row houses and stacked townhouses.

In addition, two site-specific exceptions are requested to allow:

1) a density of 55 units per hectare, whereas 40 units per hectare is currently permitted, and;

2) a maximum number of 8 attached one-family dwelling units are permitted, whereas 6 attached one-family dwelling units is currently permitted.

Proposed Development

The Official Plan and Zoning by-law amendments would facilitate the development of 109 townhouse units, associated parking, private internal roads and amenity area.   

The following materials have been submitted in support of the application and are currently under review by staff and agencies:

SUBMISSION #1 – May 2024

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Preliminary Site Concept Plan
  3. Planning Justification Report
  4. Urban Design Brief
  5. Preliminary Servicing Report
  6. Preliminary Site Servicing Plan
  7. Preliminary Stormwater Management Report
  8. Preliminary Site Grading Plan
  9. Transportation Impact Study
  10. Scoped Environmental Impact Study and Tree Management Plan
  11. Noise Study
  12. Contaminated Sites Screening
  13. Section 59 Notice

Statutory Public Meeting:  June 18, 2024@ 6:30 pm in Council Chambers

Staff Contact: Jacqueline Hannemann, hannemannj@cambridge.ca

 OR06/22 - 506-510, 516 Hespeler Road and 1000 Langs Avenue

The City has received Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 506-510, 516 Hespeler Road and 1000 Langs Avenue.

The Official Plan and Zoning by-law amendments will facilitate the development of the subject lands for a high-rise, mixed-use development. Five 20-storey mixed use buildings generally consisting of 1,366 apartment dwellings, office and retail uses, and a large public park are proposed. A private road network and underground parking are proposed.

Official Plan Amendment

An Official Plan Amendment is proposed to implement site specific policies to permit a residential density of 3.1 Floor Space Index (FSI) or 330 units per hectare and a maximum building height of 20 storeys. The current Hespeler Road Mixed-Use Corridor designation permits a maximum density of 2.0 FSI with a maximum building height of 12 storeys.

Zoning By-law Amendment

A Zoning By-law Amendment is required to rezone the lands from Commercial (C4) to a mixed use zone to permit multiple residential and commercial uses with the following site specific provisions being requested:

  • Residential parking rate of 1.22 spaces per unit where 1.25 spaces are required
  • A residential density of 330 units per hectare
  • A maximum building height of 20 storeys

The following materials were submitted in support of the application and are currently under review by staff and agencies and may be subject to future changes:

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Planning Justification Report
  3. Landscape Plan
  4. Architectural Drawings
  5. Shadow Impact Study
  6. Environmental Noise Assessment
  7. Functional Servicing & Stormwater Management Report
  8. Market Analysis
  9. Hydrogeological Study
  10. OPA/ZBA Application Form
  11. Pedestrian Wind Assessment
  12. Rendering View 1
  13. Rendering View 2
  14. Transportation Impact Study

Should you have any questions regarding the application, please contact Rachel Greene, Senior Planner – Development at greener@cambridge.ca.

R16/23 – 65 Ripplewood Road 

 The City of Cambridge has received a development application for Zoning By-law Amendment for 65 Ripplewood Road. The City is also anticipating the submission of a Draft Plan of Subdivision for the development of a residential subdivision on the lands.

The applicant is proposing a Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone 65 Ripplewood Road from (H)R4 and M7 S.4.1.15 to a combination of residential zones R5, R6, and RM4 and open space zones OS1 and OS4. The proposed rezoning would also propose site specific provisions to provide relief from certain requirements regarding lot size and yard setbacks. The rezoning would facilitate the development of a subdivision with 278 lots for single detached dwellings, five blocks of street townhouse dwellings, four blocks of cluster development condominium townhouse dwellings, as well as two park blocks, five open space blocks, and five blocks for stormwater management facilities.

A statutory public meeting has been scheduled for December 12, 2023. A Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting has been circulated to property owners within a 120 metre radius of the subject property and has been published in The Record.

Should you have any questions regarding the application, please contact Jacqueline Hannemann, Senior Planner – Development at hannemannj@cambridge.ca

The following items from the initial submission package need to be posted online:

  1. Cover letter
  2. Draft Plan of Subdivision (Draft Plan drawing)
  3. Planning Justification Report
  4. Archaeological Assessment
  5. Environmental Site Assessments  Phase 1 &  Phase 2
  6. Environmental Impact Study
  7. Storm Water Management Plan / Functional Servicing Reports & FSR drawings
  8. Geotechnical Reports Investigation & Peer Review
  9. Hydrogeological Report
  10. Noise Study
  11. Traffic Impact Study
  12. Tree Management/Vegetation Plan (in EIS)
  13. Urban Design Brief/Architectural & Urban Design Guidelines
  14. Section 59 Notice 

OR12/22 - 190-194 Pinebush Road & 10 Wayne Avenue

The applicant has submitted Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for the lands at 190-194 Pinebush Road to facilitate the development of the property with three (3), three-storey stacked townhouse buildings containing a total of 39 residential dwelling units. The units would be accessed via Wayne Avenue and will include an internal surface parking lot that provides 59 parking spaces for residents and visitors. A common outdoor amenity area is also proposed north of the surface parking area for future residents to enjoy.

 

An Official Plan Amendment has been submitted to the City to establish a site-specific policy to permit an increased density to 76 units per hectare, whereas the current “Low/Medium Density Residential” designation applied to the lands permits a maximum of 40 units per hectare.

 

A Zoning By-law Amendment has also been submitted to rezone the lands from the R4 zone to the RM2 zone to permit the proposed stacked townhouse built-form.

 

The applications will be presented at a Public Meeting set for February 14th, 2023 at 6:30pm. Anyone interested in providing any comments regarding these proposed applications can do so by submitting written comments to the Planner reviewing this file, Michael Campos at camposm@cambridge.ca.

 

Those who wish to delegate at the public meeting can register at the following link: https://forms.cambridge.ca/Delegation-Request-Form

 

The following materials were submitted in support of the application is currently under review by Staff and Agencies:

 

OR09/23 - 102 Fountain St S, 134 & 144 Fountain St N, 

199 Abraham St 

 The City has received Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 102 Fountain Street South, 199 Abraham Street, and 134 and 144 Fountain Street North.

The Official Plan and Zoning by-law amendments will facilitate the development of the subject lands to permit three residential towers, ranging in height from 22, 24 and 26 storeys, with 753 dwelling units, commercial uses at grade and a public outdoor amenity space.

Official Plan Amendment

An Official Plan Amendment is required to redesignate the entirety of the Subject Lands from “Community Core Area”, “Preston Towne Centre” and  “Low/Medium Residential” to “Community Core Area” and “Preston Towne Centre” with additional  site specific policies to permit an increase in height and density.

Zoning By-law Amendment

A Zoning By-law Amendment is required to rezone the lands from “Institutional and Multiple Residential - N3RM3” to “ Commercial and Multiple Residential - C1RM1” and add site specific regulations to permit an increase in height and density.

The following materials have been submitted in support of the application and are currently under review by staff and agencies:

SUBMISSION #1 - November 2023

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Planning Justification Report
  3. Set of Architectural Plans & Site Plans
  4. Conceptual Plans for Open Spaces at 1st and 6th Storeys
  5. Scoped Transportation Impact Study & Parking Study *Note - this version is not signed, and can be printed with a watermark.  The City has received a signed copy for our files, however it cannot be printed.  
  6. Archaeological Report - Ministry Response
  7. Geotechnical Report
  8. Heritage Impact Assessment
  9. Traffic & Stationary Noise Feasibility Study 
  10. Preliminary Servicing Report
  11. Preliminary Stormwater Management Report
  12. Record of Site Condition
  13. Supplementary Slope Assessment Report
  14. Survey  - Existing Conditions
  15. Survey  - Proposed Road Widening along Fountain Street
  16. Tree Management Plan 
  17. Urban Design Report (with Shadow Study in Appendix A)

 

PEER REVIEWS 

 

Statutory Public Meeting:  December 12, 2023 @ 6:30 in Council Chambers

Neighbourhood Meeting: Monday, February 5, 2024 - Details Here

                                         Meeting Summary Document (click to open)

Council Meeting: March 19, 2024   Staff Recommendation Report    

If you require an accessible format of any of these documents, please contact planning@cambridge.ca