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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
R04/24 – 10 & 20 Guelph Avenue |
| The City has received a Zoning By-law Amendment Application for the lands at 10 & 20 Guelph Avenue (“subject lands”).
Zoning By-law Amendment The Zoning By-law Amendment is requested to add a site-specific provision to the existing Industrial – M3 zone to permit an instructional indoor golf facility use. A site-specific provision is also requested for a minimum parking requirement of one (1) parking space per tee and a minimum two (2) parking spaces for employees for a total of 11 parking spaces. A total of 9 tees is proposed within the existing building. Currently, the lands are zoned Industrial - M3 and does not permit commercial-recreational uses, including an instructional indoor golf facility. No exterior changes are proposed to the existing building and site. A western portion of the lands are zoned Open Space – OS1 and will remain unchanged. The lands are designated Hespeler Village Core Area in the City of Cambridge Official Plan. The following materials have been submitted in support of the application: SUBMISSION #1 – September 2024
Statutory Public Meeting: October 15, 2024 @ 6:30pm in Council Chambers. Council Meeting: November 5, 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 |
OR03/24 - 36 Elliott Street |
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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 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
10. Ministry Acknowledgement Letter for Archaeological Assessment 11. Grading, Servicing, Erosion and Sediment Control Plan 12. Stormwater Management Report
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
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R03/24 – 655 Wesley Boulevard |
| The City has received a Zoning Bylaw Amendment application for a portion of the lands at 655 Wesley Boulevard (“subject lands”).
Zoning By-law Amendment The Zoning By-Law Amendment is requested to rezone the subject lands from Residential (H)R4 to Multiple Residential RM4 with site-specific regulations that will permit a maximum building height of 3 storeys for single detached dwellings and a maximum building height of 4 storeys for townhouse dwellings consistent with the existing zoning permissions for the adjacent development lands in the plan of subdivision. Proposed Development The subject lands are a remnant parcel of land created through the final alignment of the East Boundary Road/Wesley Boulevard roundabout. The subject lands are currently owned by the City of Cambridge; however, it is anticipated that they will ultimately be conveyed to 2599745 Ontario Inc. to be consolidated Block 7 of the adjacent South Point subdivision (30T-13103). Given that the Subject Lands are proposed to be merged with Block 7 of South Point subdivision a Zoning By-law Amendment application has been submitted to rezone the subject lands to be consistent with the existing zoning permissions of Block 7 in the adjacent plan of subdivision. The following materials have been submitted in support of the application and are currently under review by staff and agencies: SUBMISSION #1 – May 2024
Statutory Public Meeting: August 13, 2024@ 6:30 pm in Council Chambers Staff Contact: Jacqueline Hannemann, hannemannj@cambridge.ca |
R01/23 - Part of 1065 Speedsville Road |
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The City has received a Zoning By-law Amendment Application for the lands at 1065 Speedsville Rd. Zoning By-law Amendment Original Submission: The lands are designated as High Density Residential with a site-specific policy 8.10 A and B in the City’s Official Plan which permits residential apartment dwellings and mixed-use development to a maximum height of 4 storeys. The lands are currently zoned (H)RM3/CS5 s.4.1.303B which permits multiple residential and commercial uses. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to amend the existing site-specific provisions to a new site-specific mixed-use provision “RM3/CS5 (S.4.1.303B)-XX” Zone to permit an increase in density as well as reduced setbacks and visitor parking requirements. This application is to facilitate the development of a four (4) storey apartment building containing 465 dwelling units with a density of 200 units per hectare. A total of 535 parking spaces are proposed within a primarily underground parking structure and some surface parking internal to the site. There are two access driveways provided by the Equestrian Way. Common outdoor amenity area and private balconies are also proposed. Revised Submission: The application has been revised and is further proposing to amend the existing site-specific provisions to a new site-specific mixed-use provision “RM3/CS5 (S.4.1.303B)-XX” Zone to also permit an increase in density from 75 units per hectare to 100 units per hectare for cluster townhouses to permit a stacked townhouse development with 220 dwelling units. The proposed parking is located to the rear of the proposed street-facing buildings. The previously proposed parking reduction has been removed from the revised application. The following materials have been submitted in support of the application and are currently under review by staff and agencies: SUBMISSION #1 (Original) - January 2023
SUBMISSION #2 (Revised) - May 2024 Statutory Public Meeting 1: April 4, 2023 @ 6:30p.m. in Council Chambers Statutory Public Meeting 2: August 13, 2024 @ 6:30p.m. in Council Chambers Council Meeting: TBD Staff Contact: Sancy Sebastian, sebastians@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 |
OR05/24 – 1045 and 1085 Main Street |
| The City has received Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application for the lands at 1045 and 1085 Main Street.
Official Plan Amendment The Official Plan Amendment is requested to permit the development of a larger apartment block on 1045 and 1085 Main Street. The applicant is proposing a height of 16 storeys (whereas a maximum height of 14 storeys is permitted); and a Floor Space Index of 2.7 (whereas an FSI of 2.2 is permitted) within the current land use designation. Zoning By-law Amendment The Zoning By-Law Amendment is requested to increase the height of the proposed building 16 storeys (whereas a maximum height of 14 storeys is permitted); and increase the permitted density of the Block to 220 units per hectare (whereas 150 units per hectare is permitted). Even with the proposed increase to height, building footprint and number of units, no other zoning requirements need to be amended to allow for the increased number of units. The required number of parking spaces, landscaped open space and amenity area which already and continue to adhere to the existing requirements under the RM3 zone without any variances. Associated Draft Plan of Subdivision A modification request to the previously approved Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-20104 has been submitted to the Region of Waterloo as the approval authority of Draft Plans of Subdivisions should the above applications be approved, the draft plan would be modified to increase the number of units in the apartment building 132 to 191; and the total number of units from 210 to 269. Proposed Development The Official Plan and Zoning by-law amendments would facilitate the development of a 16 storey 191 unit apartment building on Block 8 of draft plan of subdivision 30T-20104. The site proposes 239 parking spaces for residents and visitors. The following materials have been submitted in support of the application and are currently under review by staff and agencies: SUBMISSION #1 – May 2024
Statutory Public Meeting: June 18, 2024@ 6:30 pm in Council Chambers Staff Contact: Jacqueline Hannemann, hannemannj@cambridge.ca |
OR07/24 – 245 Riverbank Drive |
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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
Statutory Public Meeting: June 18, 2024@ 6:30 pm in Council Chambers Staff Contact: Jacqueline Hannemann, hannemannj@cambridge.ca |
OR02/24 - 247 Lowther Street North |
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The City has received Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application for the lands at 247 Lowther Street North. Original Application The Official Plan and Zoning by-law amendment would facilitate the development of three stacked townhouse dwellings, spanning 3 to 3.5 storeys, facing Lowther Street North and Laurel Street. A communal outdoor space for residents is proposed at the junction of Lowther Street North and Laurel Street. The project aims to accommodate 54 stacked townhouse dwelling units, with surface parking for 60 vehicles accessible from Lowther Street. The proposed development has a Floor Space Index (FSI) of 0.74 and a density of 90 units per hectare. Official Plan Amendment The Official Plan Amendment is requested to designate the entirety of the subject lands from “Business Industrial” to “Low/Medium Density Residential” with additional site specific policy to permit a maximum density of 90 units per hectare. The subject lands are also located in the Regeneration Area of the City Official Plan. Zoning By-law Amendment The Zoning By-law Amendment is requested to rezone the lands from “Business Industrial – M5” to “Multiple Residential – RM3” with the following site-specific regulations
The following materials have been submitted in support of the application and are currently under review by staff and agencies: SUBMISSION #1 –April 2024 Revised Application As part of the second submission, revisions were made to add/update site-specific regulations in the Zoning By-law Amendment:
SUBMISSION #2 – June 2024 Statutory Public Meeting: June 18, 2024 and June 25, 2024 Council Meeting: August 6, 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 |
OR08/23 – 201 Water St. S and 66 Highman Ave |
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The City of Cambridge has received new development applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for 201Water St. S. and 66 Highman Ave. The applicant is proposing a residential apartment development with a total of 330 dwelling units within 3 residential towers situated atop a unified 3 storey podium. Two of the towers are proposed to be 13 storeys in height and one is proposed to be 9 storeys in height. In order to facilitate this development, an Official Plan Amendment is requested to redesignate the entirety of the Subject Lands from “Low/Medium Density Residential” and “Natural Open Space System” to “Medium-High Density Residential” with additional site-specific policy change to permit a Floor Space Index of 3.0. Additionally, a Zoning By-law Amendment is requested to rezone the lands from “Open Space - OS1” and “Residential - R4” to “Multiple- Residential - RM2” with site specific provisions to permit an increased density of 219 units per hectare. A statutory public meeting has been scheduled for March 5, 2024. 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 Supporting Documents:
2nd Submission:
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OR08/20 & Draft Plan of Subdivision - 30T-21101 – River Mill Phase 4 |
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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:
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:
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 |
R02/21 - 155 Equestrian Way |
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Proposed zoning by-law amendment to permit a 190 unit residential mixed use development. The proposed development comprises a mix of townhouses, stacked townhouses, back-to-back townhouses and a two commercial mixed use buildings.
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OR02/20 - 102 Spruce Street |
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The applicant is proposing to demolish the existing home on site and build a six unit residential building (semi-detached triplex). The building is planned to be two storeys in height and access is proposed off of Spruce Street. Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments are required to increase the maximum density of the Official Plan and to permit the semi-detached triplex use in the Zoning By-law. It is anticipated that the property will be subject to a future severance application.
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OR03/20 - 61-69 Ainslie Street S |
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The applicant proposes to modify the (F)C1RM1 S.4.2.4 zoning on the property to permit the development of the property, through the site plan review process, with a mixed use development with a five to seven storey podium plus two towers (15 & 20 storeys in height). The proposal is for 794 m2 (8,546 ft2) of ground floor commercial with 392 residential units. That applicant proposes 318 parking spaces (including 13 spaces shared as commercial and visitor parking spaces). The property owner has submitted applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to facilitate the proposed development. The Official Plan Amendment is required for increase in: - Maximum permitted density from 2.5 FSI (Floor Space Index) to 4.4 FSI; - Maximum permitted height of 15 storeys for a portion of the site where a maximum height of 28 m (92 ft.) is permitted; and, - Maximum permitted height of 20 storeys for a portion of the site where a maximum height of 28 m (92 ft.) is permitted.
The applicant has proposed site specific zoning provisions for: - Maximum density of 601 units per hectare; - Minimum exterior side yard of 1.0 metre (3.2 ft.); - Minimum interior side yard of 0 metres; - Minimum rear yard of 1.5 metres (5 ft.); - Maximum building height 65 metres (213 ft.) for a portion of the Site where a maximum height of 21 m (69 ft.) is permitted; - Maximum building height of 55 metres (180 ft.) for a portion of the Site where a maximum height of 21 m (69 ft.) is permitted; - Minimum parking rate of 0.78 spaces per dwelling unit where a rate of 1 space per unit is required; - Minimum number of parking spaces for the commercial component shall be 13 spaces which can be shared with visitors of the residential dwelling units; and, - An area greater than 300 m2 (3,229 ft2) but less than 430 m2 (4,628 ft2) of gross leasable commercial floor area shall be permitted for neighbourhood grocery stores, neighbourhood variety stores, any retail commercial establishment. The following reports submitted in support of the development application are currently under review by staff and agencies and may be subject to future changes (PDF format):
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R90/20 - 95 East Street |
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A new application has been received to accommodate for the future redevelopment of the lands to permit the construction of three, single-detached dwellings at 95 East Street. The applicant is proposing to rezone the property from Institutional (N1) to Residential (R4) in order to accommodate for the future redevelopment and subsequent planning applications. The applicant has proposed site specific zoning provisions for:
A formal Public Meeting will be scheduled at a later date. The following reports submitted in support of the development application are currently under review by staff and agencies and may be subject to future changes (PDF format): |
R03/19 - 151 Main Street |
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The applicant proposes to add a two storey addition to an existing four storey residential apartment building which will increase the number of units by 40 from 78 to 118. The height will increase from four storeys to six and there will be a reduction in the parking and amenity space. Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments will be required should this application be approved. The applicant proposes amendments to the Official Plan to permit:
The applicant proposes site specific zoning provisions for:
The following reports submitted in support of the development applications are currently under review by staff and agencies and may be subject to future changes (PDF format):
The public meeting was held by the Planning and Development Committee on November 12, 2019. An additional Liaison Committee Meeting was held on February 12, 2020, with the final Liaison Committee Meeting that was held on January 14, 2020. A larger neighbourhood meeting was held following the Liaison Committee Meeting on January 14, 2020 in order to collect more feedback from the community. |
The remainder of the East Side Lands (Stage 1) |
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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.
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OR14/21 - 180 Groh Avenue |
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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):
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OR12/21 - 840 and 940 Main Street and 345 Franklin Boulevard (Taylor Lands) |
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Development applications have been received for 840 and 940 Main Street and 345 Franklin Boulevard including an Official Plan Amendment, a Zoning By-law Amendment and a Plan of Subdivision. The Official Plan Amendment seeks to redesignate the subject lands as High Density Residential, Recreation, Cemetery and Open Space and refine the boundaries of the Natural Open Space System designation. The Zoning By-law Amendment seeks to zone the subject lands RM3, OS4 and OS1. Site specific regulations for the RM3 zone are requested related to maximum density and setbacks in order to permit the orderly development of the multiple residential blocks. The proposal includes the development of the southerly 14.2 hectares of the subject lands with a residential Plan of Subdivision. The Plan of Subdivision would include five blocks for multiple residential development and a future development block, two stormwater management blocks, trail connections, a public park and a new road connected to Main Street. The Plan of Subdivision proposes a total of 829 units. The subject lands are located to the northeast of the roundabout at Main Street and Franklin Boulevard and include four separate parcels of land with a total area of 24.84 hectares (61.38 acres). The subject lands are presently vacant and include and natural features. A date for the statutory public meeting has been postponed (originally scheduled for April 19, 2022). The meeting was postponed so the applicant and City staff can discuss the proposal in more detail. Once a Public Meeting date has been confirmed a Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting will be circulated to homeowners within a 120 metre radius of the property. Should you have any questions regarding the application, please contact Jacqueline Hannemann, Senior Planner - Development at hannemannj@cambridge.ca. Supporting Documents:
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OR02/22 - 200 Dundas Street South |
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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:
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:
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R06/22 - 1500 Kossuth Road - City Initiated Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment |
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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
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OR04/22 -149 Ainslie St. N |
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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 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
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OR07/20 - 932 Eagle Street North |
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The City has received Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications for 932 Eagle Street North File No. OR07/20. The Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments will facilitate the development of the subject property with fifteen (15) stacked townhouse units with a maximum building height of two and a half storeys (2 ½), and will include 20 surface parking spaces. The existing house and shed are proposed to be demolished. Official Plan Amendment: An Official Plan Amendment is proposed to re-designate the lands from low/medium density residential to high density residential to increase the permitted density on the subject lands. The proposed density is 83.3 units per hectare whereas the Official Plan currently permits a maximum of 40 units per hectares on the subject site. Zoning By-law Amendment: The subject lands are currently zoned R5 (Residential) which currently permits a single detached dwelling and accessory uses. The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject lands RM3 (Multiple Residential) to permit the higher density residential use. The following site-specific provisions have been requested: • Increase density from 40 units per hectare to of 83.3 units per hectare • Reduce front yard setback from 6m to 4.5m • Reduce interior side yard setback from 7.5m to 2.5m • Reduce minimum landscaping from 30% to 18% • Reduce minimum common amenity area from 30 square metres per unit to 0 (private amenity area is provided) • Reduce planting strip width from 1.5m to 1.2m The tenure of the proposed units has not yet been determined. A public meeting will be scheduled for a future date. The following submission documents can be viewed by clicking the links below: |
OR08/22 - 725 & 775 Main Street |
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The City has received a new development application for the Subject Lands. The proposed development consists of a 12 storey apartment building with 206 units and four (4) stacked townhouse buildings with 48 units for a total of 254 units for the overall development. The Official Plan Amendment is seeking to redesignate the lands from Low/Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential to permit a maximum of 155 units per hectare. The Zoning By-law Amendment is seeking to rezone the lands from (H)R4 Residential with a Holding Provision to RM3 Multiple Residential with the following site specific provisions:
SUBMISSION #1 – June 2022
Revised Application (currently under review by staff) As part of the second submission, the proposed apartment building has been relocated towards the northeast corner of the site and the height has been reduced to 10 storeys. The total number of dwelling units on site has been reduced to 233. The following revisions were made to update the site-specific regulations as part of the Zoning By-law Amendment:
SUBMISSION #2 – February 2024
SUBMISSION #3 - September 2024 Statutory Public Meeting: December 13, 2022 Council Meeting: November 5, 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 |
R09/22 – 1390 Pineview Ave |
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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: 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 |
OR01/23 – 229, 235, 239, 247 Royal Oak Road |
| The applicant is proposing to redevelop the site with two warehouse buildings. The lands are currently designated as Low/Medium Denisty Residential and Natural Open Space System in the City of Cambridge Official Plan and the applicant is requesting to redesignate the developable portion of the lands to Business Industrial. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone the R1 Residential lands to M1 Industrial to permit the proposed warehouse use with a site specific provision to permit a reduction to the parking requirements.
The site is bisected by West Creek. The development, including buildings, parking and stormwater pond are proposed outside of the natural feature and two separate accesses are proposed from Royal Oak Road. Supporting Studies:
Neighbourhood Meeting - June 12, 2023 Neighbourhood Meeting - July 17, 2023 |
R04/23 – 240-276 Limerick Road – Zoning By-law Amendment & Draft Plan of Subdivision |
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The applicant is proposing to develop the subject lands identified as 240-276 Limerick Rd for 105 dwelling units in the form of Street-facing, Stacked, and Cluster townhouses. The subject lands are currently zoned R2, R3(H) and R5 which does not permit townhouse and mix terrace dwellings, therefore, in order to permit the proposed dwellings, the subject lands must be rezoned to RM4 with Site- specific exceptions. A Draft Plan of Subdivision for the creation of 8 blocks has also been submitted to the Region of Waterloo simultaneously. The following documents have been submitted as part of the submission applications: |
R09/21 - 1541 Queenston Road - Resubmission |
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The applicant has made a resubmission for the above noted Zoning By-law Amendment application. This application proposes to change the zoning designation from R5 to RM4, with one (1) site specific exception to allow for a minimum interior side yard setback of 1.80 m whereas the Zoning By-law requires 3.0 m. The zoning will allow for the development of a 3-unit, 2 storey linear rowhouse. The following materials were submitted in support of the application and are currently under review by staff and agencies: |
R06/23 - 250 Allendale Road (Phase 1 Block 2 of North Cambridge Business Park) |
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The applicant has made a submission for a Zoning By-law Amendment for the above noted lands. The application proposes to change the zoning designation of a portion of the subject lands from Open Space (OS1) to Industrial (M3) in order to permit the proposed development of the Phase 1 North Cambridge Business Park plan of subdivision. The Draft Plan of Subdivision, approved by Cambridge City Council in April 2022, implements the approved Official Plan and Zoning framework by creating municipally serviced individual parcels of land with access to a public road (extension of Intermarket Road). The Draft Plan includes four (4) Blocks for employment uses, two (2) Open Space Blocks, a Walkway/Service Corridor Block, a Block for an existing communications tower and one (1) Future Development Block. In total, the nine (9) Blocks comprise 116 hectares of land. A portion of one of the Open Space zones is located within Phase 1 Block 2 of the North Cambridge Business Park Plan of Subdivision, which is currently pursuing the approval of a site plan application. The limits of the subdivision would have naturally updated the OS1 zoning through the subdivision registration process, however, due to Site plan approval process being pursued in advance of the subdivision registration process for the entire business park, a formal Zoning By-law Amendment is required to ensure OS1 zoning limits are adjusted prior to final site plan approval and issuance of permits for the Phase 1 of this development. Supporting Documents:
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R07/23 - 355 & 395 Hespeler Road |
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The City of Cambridge has received a Zoning By-law Amendment application to change the use of the property located at 355 & 395 Hespeler Road. This proposed amendment is to allow commercial recreational establishments as a permitted use on the subject lands and allow for a reduction in the property setbacks to facilitate a required Regional road widening along Hespeler Road and Bishop Street North. Supporting Studies: |
R10/23 – 82 & 88 Beverly Street |
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The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone a portion of the lands from N1R4 to the RM3 zone to permit a stacked townhouse development with 46 units and establish a site-specific provision to allow an increase in density, reduced street frontage, reduced side and rear yard setbacks, reduced common amenity area and planting strips. If the application is approved, the lands are proposed to be severed to separate the residential development from the existing school. Supporting Documents:
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OR05/23 – 777 Laurel Street and 308 Dolph Street North |
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The applicant has submitted Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for the lands at 777 Laurel Street. The proposed redevelopment of the lands involves a change in use from industrial to residential and the development of a multi-building concept. The demolition of the existing industrial building and the removal of the other outdoor storage-related buildings would be required.
Original Application The proposed development consists of a total of 1,046 apartment units within multiple buildings, some of which are attached via a shared podium, which will house the majority of the parking for the development. The main entrance to the site is located from Laurel Street, where two apartment buildings are proposed along this frontage and are seven stories in height (Shown as Towers E and F on the Site Plan). Towers A through D are proposed north of Towers E and F and share a 3-storey podium that contains the parking for the residential units. These towers range between 12-14 storeys in height. Indoor and outdoor amenity spaces and a combination of surface and structured parking are proposed as part of the development. In order to facilitate this development, an Official Plan Amendment is required to redesignate the lands from "Business Industrial" to "High-Density Residential" with a site-specific policy to permit a maximum building height of 14 storeys and a maximum density of 2.79 FSI across the entirety of the site. The applicant is, however, requesting a maximum FSI of 3.0 be implemented into the Site-Specific Policy. Additionally, a Zoning By-law Amendment is required to rezone the lands from the "Industrial - M3" zone to the "Multiple- Residential - RM1" zone with site-specific provisions that will permit an increased building height and density; reduced amenity area; and, a minimum parking requirement of 1 space per unit (0.9 spaces per dwelling unit and 0.1 spaces per unit for visitors), whereas 1.25 spaces per unit are required (1 space per unit and 0.25 spaces per unit for visitors).
Revised Application - please refer to the staff recommendation report (Council meeting date May 28, 2024) for description of revised application and proposed development.
SUBMISSION #1
SUBMISSION #2 - January, 2024
SUBMISSION #3 - March, 2024
ADDITIONAL SUBMISSIONS Statutory Public Meeting: September 5, 2023 Presentation Neighbourhood Meeting: September 21, 2023 Presentation Council Meeting: May 28, 2024 Presentation & Staff Recommendation Report Neighbourhood Meeting: June 13, 2024 Presentation & Meeting Notes Council Meeting: June 25, 2024 |
OR03/23 – 30 Lauris Avenue |
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The Region of Waterloo is proposing to advance affordable housing opportunities on the property at 30 Lauris Avenue. It is intended that the lands will ultimately be developed in the future by a non-profit or private sector partner for mixed income/ market and affordable housing units. The applicant (Region of Waterloo) has submitted Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for the lands to establish permissions that will permit the future development of the lands for higher density housing. It is expected that a future successful proponent will have the ability to revise the development concept as part of a subsequent Site Plan Application, however, the ultimate development should comply with the planning regulations that are approved through this application. The Official Plan Amendment seeks to maintain the current Low/Medium Density Residential Designation but establish a site-specific policy to increase the maximum allowable density on the lands from 40 units per hectare to 112 units per hectare. The Zoning By-law Amendment will seek to rezone the lands from N1R4 to N1RM3, along with site-specific exceptions. The applications will be presented at a Public meeting set for August 8th, 2023 at 6:30pm. Anyone interested in providing any comments regarding these proposed applications can do so by submitting written comments to the Planning review 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 and is currently under review by Staff and commenting agencies: |
R12/23 – 895 Riverbank Drive – Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision (30T-23103) |
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An application for a Zoning By-law Amendment has been received for the lands at 895 Riverbank Drive in Cambridge. It has been submitted in conjunction with a Draft Plan of Subdivision, which was submitted to the Region of Waterloo for processing, and is being reviewed by City Staff simultaneously. Madison Riverbank Holdings Limited is proposing the development of the lands generally locate north of Middle Block Road, west of Fountain Street, and east of Riverbank Drive for a mix of residential and commercial, open space and institutional uses. A Zoning By-law Amendment application is required as the subject lands are currently zoned Agricultural – A1 and Rural Residential RR1 under the City’s Zoning By-law No. 150-85. The application to rezone the lands is proposed to implement the proposed land use designations within the Draft North Cambridge Secondary Plan by rezoning from the A1 zone to Open Space – OS1 and OS4, Institutional – N1 )for the elementary school), Residential R6, RM1, RM3, and RM4 zones, and will also rezone the current RR1 zone to the RM1 zone. Site-specific exceptions are also proposed to permit the proposed building typologies. The applications will be presented at a Public meeting set for November 21st, 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 and is currently under review by Staff and commenting agencies:
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R09/23 – 39 Lowrey Avenue North |
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The applicant has submitted a Zoning By-law Amendment application for the lands at 39 Lowry Avenue North. The property is currently zoned "Commercial (C3) by the City's Zoning By-law No. 150-85. The applicant is seeking to construct a semi-detached building on the lot containing 2 residential units. In order to proceed with this development, the applicant will be required to obtain approval for a Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the lands to the proposed "Residential - RS1" zone. The application was presented at a Public Meeting on August 8th, 2023. The following materials were submitted in support of the application: |
Applications Under Appeal
OR06/22 - 506-510, 516 Hespeler Road and 1000 Langs Avenue |
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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:
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:
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OR10/23 – 220-222 Blair Road |
| The City of Cambridge has received new development applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for 220-222 Blair Road.
The applicant is proposing the development of two stacked townhouse buildings, each containing 16 units, for a total of 32 dwelling units on the site. A total of 38 surface parking spaces are proposed including a communal amenity space situated at the rear of the site. In order to facilitate this development, an Official Plan Amendment is required to permit a maximum density of 84 units per hectare over the current permitted limit of 40 units per hectare in the ‘Low/Medium Density Residential’ designation. The lands are zoned as RM4. A Zoning By-law Amendment is required to permit the following Site Specific Provisions:
A statutory public meeting has been scheduled for January 30, 2024. 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. Supporting Documents: |
OR01/21 - 211-215 Queen Street W |
| The applicant is proposing to redevelop the existing textile factory with a maximum of 140 condominium apartment uses and approximately 1,900 square metres (20,451ft²) of ground floor commercial uses, redevelop the existing one-storey buildings for approximately 1,430 square metres (15,392.39ft²) of commercial uses, construct a 4 storey residential building with approximately 20 residential units and a 8 storey residential building with approximately 110 residential units. The proposed development also includes a waterfront trail development and 260 parking spaces.
Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments are required to increase the maximum density, remove the minimum lot frontage requirement, remove and reduce building setbacks for the existing textile factory, remove the loading space requirement, and reduce the parking rate from 362 spaces to 260 spaces.
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 format):
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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:
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OR12/22 - 190-194 Pinebush Road & 10 Wayne Avenue |
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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:
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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
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 |
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