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:  

OR09/23 -102 Fountain Street South and 199 Abraham Street

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

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 

 

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

Council Meeting: February 27, 2024 (Tentative)

R01/23 - Part of 1065 Speedsville Road

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 proposing to modify the site specific provisions on the subject lands to permit an increase in density and height as well as reduced setbacks and visitor parking requirements.

 

The proposed application will facilitate the development of the site with a four(4) storey apartment building containing 465 dwelling units with a total of 535 parking spaces within a primarily underground parking structure and some surface parking internal to the site. There are two access driveways provided from Equestrian Way. Common outdoor amenity area and private balconies are proposed.

 

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:

 

R07/22 - 540 Queenston Road

The applicant has submitted a Zoning By-law Amendment application to change the zoning designation of the site from R4 (site-specific 4.2.33) to RM1 Residential with site-specific provisions. The site-specific provisions are to permit a lot frontage of 20.1m (where the by-law requires 30m), and a side-yard setback of 0m to recognize the existing location of the building.

 

The zone change will allow the existing building (former assisted living home) to be converted into a residential four-plex dwelling.

 

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

 

Cover Letter

Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application

Sketch Plan

Planning Justification Report

OR07/22 - 581-595 Langs Drive

IBI Group, on behalf of the Region of Waterloo has submitted an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application for the lands known as 581-595 Langs Drive.

 

The proposal is to redevelop the subject property to accommodate a 7-storey, 136-unit, mixed-use building for the purpose of providing affordable rental housing in support of the Waterloo Region Housing Master Plan. The proposed redevelopment will be an apartment-style unit and will include a Youth Community Centre on the ground floor.

 

In order to advance the proposed development, an Official Plan Amendment is required to re-designate the subject property from 'Low/Medium Density Residential' to the 'High-Density Residential designation.  Further, a Zoning By-law Amendment with Site-Specific Exceptions is required to rezone the subject property from 'RM4' to 'N1RM3'.

 

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

 

Cover Letter

Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application Form

Architect Package

Shadow Study

Planning Justification Report

Urban Design Brief

Functional Grading, Servicing and Stormwater Management Report

Truck Movement Plan

Fire Route and Accessible Parking Plan

Tree Preservation Management Plan

Preliminary Landscape Plan

Sanitary Sewer Capacity Assessment Application

OR08/21 - IP Park Phase 1 (Boychuk Drive)

The applicant is requesting an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to: permit outdoor storage on a portion of the subject lands; to remove the maximum Gross Floor Area (GFA) on a portion of the subject lands; and, to remove a Holding Zone (H1).

  • 155 Boychuk Drive – Outdoor storage is proposed to be behind the established building line.  A solid wood fence, wall or berm 2.5 metres (8.2 feet) in height is proposed to be erected along the western property line.  The lands are currently designated Employment Corridor and zoned M1 with Site Specific Zoning (S.4.1.46 (b)) which does not permit outdoor storage. 

  • Phase 1A – The maximum GFAs are proposed to be removed.  The maximum GFAs were implemented to limit the amount of traffic using Boychuk Drive when the road was initially planned as a cul-de-sac with a single access.  Boychuk Drive has since been extended as a through road with a second means of access.

  • Phase 1B – Removal of the Holding Zone (H1) due to the completion of a second municipal/publicly-owned right-of-way, constructed to full municipal standards and connected to the collector road network.

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):

A virtual statutory public meeting has been scheduled for November 23, 2021.

OR07/21 - 255 King Street West

The applicant is proposing an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to redevelop the property at 255 King St W located on the northeast corner of King St W and Fountain St N. The site is currently vacant except a driveway access to the existing condominium building at 237 King St W to be maintained. The applicant is proposing three residential towers with 579 dwelling units connected by a two storey podium with underground parking providing a total of 690 parking spaces. The proposal includes:

• One 15-storey tower with a total 179 dwelling units (Building A)

• One 17-storey tower with a total of 194 dwelling units (Building C)

• One 18-storey tower with a total of 206 dwelling units (Building B)

• Small scale commercial and convenience retail at grade

In order to implement the proposed development, an Official Plan Amendment is required to modify the site specific policy to permit the proposed density and the height.

The applicant is also requesting to amend the existing mixed-use Commercial/Multiple Residential zoning with site specific provisions to permit:

• Maximum of 600 dwelling units

• Maximum building height of 18 stories

• Minimum parking requirement of 1.15 spaces per dwelling unit

• No parking minimums for proposed commercial floor area

• No minimum setback for parking spaces located within a parking structure

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):

OR06/21 – 193 Water Street South and 62 Highman Avenue

The submitted applications are for the development of five, 15-storey apartment buildings, including five levels of parking. The proposed development provides for a total of 991 dwelling units (a combination of one, two, and three-bedroom apartment units and two-storey townhouses wrapped around the rear of the parking structures) and 1,176 parking spaces. The application also proposes 693 bicycle parking spaces and 3,964 square metres (42,668 square feet) of amenity area. A new public parkette has also been proposed on the adjacent property to the east of 193 Water Street South, known municipally as 62 Highman Avenue, and will include a pedestrian connection between the proposed development and the public amenity area. Furthermore, the applicant has proposed to donate five units to the City of Cambridge for affordable housing purposes.

The proposed development will also require a site plan review process and a plan of condominium process.

An Official Plan Amendment, submitted as part of this combined application is required to re-designate 193 Water Street South from the “Natural Open Space System” designation to the “High-Density Residential” designation. The “High-Density Residential” designation permits a maximum Floor Space Index (“FSI”) of 2.0. The applicant is proposing to develop the subject lands with an FSI of 3.61. 62 Highman Avenue is proposed to remain designated as “Low/Medium Density Residential”.


The lands are currently zoned “Open Space One” – OS1 (193 Water Street South) and “Residential” – R4 (62 Highman Avenue) by the City’s Zoning By-law. A Zoning By-law Amendment is required to rezone 193 Water Street South from OS1 to the “Residential” – RM2 zone, for apartment buildings containing four or more dwelling units. In addition to the rezoning of the lands to the RM2 zone, the following site-specific provisions have been requested:


• To permit a maximum density of 515 units per hectare, whereas a maximum density of 150 units per hectare is permitted;
• To revise the definition of “Lot Frontage” to indicate that the western property line be considered the front lot line;
• To permit a minimum front yard of 2.3 metres (7.54 feet), whereas a minimum front yard of 4.5 metres (14.76 feet) is required;
• To permit a minimum interior side yard of 7.4 metres (24.27 feet), whereas a minimum interior side yard of 3 metres (9.84 feet) for the first two storeys, plus 1.5 metres (4.92 feet) for each additional storey is required (total of 12 metres or 39.37 feet);
• To permit a minimum amenity area of 6.3 square metres (67.81 square feet) per unit for one-bedroom units, whereas a minimum of 20 square metres (215 square feet) per unit is required;
• To permit a minimum amenity area of 10.8 square metres (116.25 square feet) per unit for units with two or more bedrooms, whereas a minimum amenity area of 30 square metres (322.91 square feet) per unit is required;
• To permit required parking for apartment dwelling units to be calculated at 1 space per dwelling unit and 0.18 visitor spaces per dwelling unit, where the bylaw requires parking to be calculated at 1 space per dwelling unit plus 1 space for each 4 dwelling units for visitors only. This will result in a reduction of 50 required visitor parking spaces; and,
• To permit a parking stall size of 2.6 metres x 5.6 metres (8.53 feet x 18.37 feet), whereas the bylaw requires a parking stall size of 2.9 metres x 5.5 metres (9.51 feet x 18.04 feet).
62 Highman Avenue is also proposed to be rezoned from “Residential” – R4 to “Open Space” – OS4 to permit the proposed parkette.


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):


Application Form (May 5, 2021)
Arborist Report (April 22, 2021)
Archaeological Assessment – Stage 1 (March 12, 2021)
Archaeological Assessment – Stage 2 (May 13, 2021)
Building Elevations (May 5, 2021)
Conceptual Site Plan (May 5, 2021)
Cover Letter (May 5, 2021)
Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment (April 30, 2021)
Environmental Impact Study (April 2021)
Functional Servicing Report (April 2021)
Landscape Plan (April 29, 2021)
Massing Model (March 10, 2021)
Noise Study (April 8, 2021)
Notice of Source Water Protection – Section 59 Form (May 18, 2021);
Planning Justification Report (May 5, 2021)
Shadow Study (March 18, 2021)
Site Statistics (April 19, 2021)
Survey (December 7, 2010)
Transportation Impact Study (March 2021)
Tree Preservation Plan (April 21, 2021)
Urban Design Brief (May 2021)
Wind Study (March 24, 2021)


A virtual statutory public meeting has been tentatively scheduled for August 10, 2021.

 Second Submission 
 A resubmission has been submitted for the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications. The proposal remains to construct five 15 storey buildings with 991 units. Changes to the original submission include:
  • Dedicating 50 units to affordable housing (one per residential floor), whereas only 5 units were dedicated to affordable housing as part of the original application;
  • 107 existing trees are now preserved along the eastern portion of the subject lands that abut the residential properties on Highman Avenue;
  • Emergency vehicle access in the case of a flood event is proposed from Highman Avenue. This access is strictly for emergency purposes only. The access will be used as an amenity space for residents and the community at all other times;
  • Access over 183 Water Street South (abutting lands to the north) to Water Street South has been relocated to the subject lands.

 Please find the second submission materials attached below: 

SP60/21 - 140 Old Mill Road 

The City of Cambridge has issued Site Plan Approval on August 30, 2022 for the development of 140 Old Mill Road. The Site Plan Approval will facilitate the development of the lands for a logistics centre building, containing a fulfillment centre with a warehouse and office space having a total Gross Floor Area of 123,591.1 square metres (1,330,356 square feet). Access to the site is proposed off of Fountain St. S., Dickie Settlement Road and from Old Mill Road. A total of 729 vehicle parking spaces will be provided, in addition to 116 loading spaces.

The Staff contact for this application is Michael Campos.  He can be reached at 519-623-1340 ext. 4264.

The City of Cambridge received the Site Plan Application and deemed it complete on November 10, 2021.  The following documents were received with the original submission package.

  • Submitted Documents:
  1. Covering Letter to Site Plan Application
  2. Site Plan Application form – SIGNED
  3. Architectural
  4. ALTA Survey (MTE)
  5. 140 Old Mill Rd – Civil Plans
  6. 140 Old Mill Rd – Electrical Photometric Site Plan
  7. 140 Old Mill Rd – Grading & Erosion & Sedimentation Control
  8. 140 Old Mill Rd – Proposed off-site works
  9. 140 Old Mill Rd – Stormwater Management Report
  10. 140 Old Mill Rd – Tree Management Plan
  11. 140 Old Mill Rd – Tree Removal Permit
  12. 140 Old Mill Rd – Truck Maneuvering Plan
  13. 228 Old Mill Rd Stage 1-2 Archaeological Report
  14. 228 Old Mill Rd Stage 3 Archaeological Report
  15. 140 Old Mill Archaeologix Report
  16. Land Use Compatibility Study
  17. Blair Business Park Scoped HIA
  18. Cambridge Letter of Credit Cost Estimate
  19. H&J Lighting Cut Sheets
  20. SP60-21 – 140 Old Mill Rd – HIA pmt
  21. Archaeological Report for P389-0515-2021
  22. Archaeological Report for P389-0525-2021
  23. Fountain & Dickie Settlement – TIS 4.0 – 2021-11
  24. 128 and 134 Old Mill Archaeological Clearance Letter
  25. 128 and 134 Old Mill Stage 1-2 Archaeological Report
  26. 128, 134, 140, 228 Old Mill Rd – Phase 2 Tree Removal Permit
  27. 128, 134, 140, 228 Old Mill Rd – Vegetation Management Plan
  28. 140 Old Mill Archaeological Clearance Letter
  29. Avian Nest Clearances
  30. Scoped EIS Update - Phase 1 Grading
  31. Scoped EIS Update - Phase 2 Grading 
  32. 140 Old Mill Road Tree Reservation Plan
  33. 140 Old Mill Road Landscape Plan

Attached below are the final plans that received Site Plan Approval on August 30, 2022:

  1. Architectural Drawings
  2. Old Mill Road Re-construction Drawings
  3. Fountain Street Re-construction Drawings
  4. Electrical Photometric Site Plan
  5. Electrical Site Plan
  6. Site Servicing and Grading Plans
  7. Truck Maneuvering Plan
  8. Area Grading and Erosion Sedimentation Control
  9. Landscape Plan

If you have any questions, please email planning@cambridge.ca

140 Old Mill Road Plan of Subdivision (Millgate Holdings Ltd.)
The City of Cambridge has received the following supporting studies that were submitted in support of the Plan of Subdivision in 2011.  Previously submitted studies include:

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

Block 44, Draft Plan 30T-12103, Block 1, Draft Plan 30T-12104, 1285 Speedsville Rd and Western portion of 800 Briardean Rd

The applicant is proposing to develop the lands for a new residential community. Higher density residential is proposed to front along Speedsville Rd. Lower and medium density residential is proposed within the interior of the development area. A mixed-use area is proposed at the intersection of Speedsville Rd. and Equestrian Way.

One municipal park is planned and refinements to the boundary of open space areas are also proposed.

In total, approximately 1,864 dwelling units are planned within the development lands.

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 Rd. and 1285 Speedsville Rd. 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, described below:

  • The draft plan of subdivision shows the overall layout of the development including the size and shape of development blocks and road pattern.
  • The Official Plan Amendment is required to:
    • To redesignate a portion of the lands from Low/Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential, Natural Open Space System and Low/Medium Density Residential To redesignate 1285 Speedsville Rd from Future Urban Reserve to High Density Residential
    • To redesignate the western portion of 800 Briardean Rd from Low/Medium Density Residential; Natural Open Space System and Future Urban Reserve to High Density Residential and Natural Open Space System
  • The Zoning By-law amendment is to modify the existing zoning of the lands with site specific permissions for a variety residential and mixed-use land uses. In general, the amendment proposes site specific standards for:
    • Increased building heights (10 storeys maximum)
    • Increased density
    • Decreased amenity and landscaping requirements
    • Decreased setbacks
    • Increased lot coverage

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):

OR05/21 – 130 Water Street North & parts of 0 Park Hill Road West

The applicant is proposing Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendments for these properties to permit a mixed-use development with two high-rise towers (37 storeys and 28 storeys) containing:

  • 146 hotel suites;
  • 253 condominium residential units;
  • 566 square metres (6,092 sf) of retail/commercial space; and
  • 429 square metres (4,618 sf) of food service space.

The proposed development will also require a site plan review process and a plan of condominium process.

The applicant is proposing a site specific Official Plan amendment to increase the permitted density of 130 Water Street North:

  • From maximum 2.0 Floor Space Index (FSI) to maximum 10.09 FSI; and
  • From maximum height of 8 storeys to maximum height of 37 storeys.

For 130 Water Street North, currently zoned (H)(F) C1RM1 S.4.1.294, the applicant is proposing site specific Zoning Bylaw amendments to:

  • Increase the maximum permitted density from 250 units per hectare to a maximum density of 404 units per hectare;
  • Amend the maximum permitted building height from 54 metres to a maximum building height of 143 metres for the 37 storey tower, 112 metres for the 28 storey tower, and 11 metres for the 2 storey podium;
  • Permit the required off-street parking to be provided off-site in a proposed parking garage on 7 Simcoe and 119-129 Water Street North;
  • Decrease the minimum front yard setback from 4.5 metres to 1.5 metres;
  • Decrease the minimum required landscaped open space from 30% to 26%; and
  • Decrease the minimum required number of loading spaces from 2 to 1.

For parts of 0 Park Hill Road West, currently zoned OS1, the applicant is proposing site specific Zoning Bylaw amendments to:

  • Amend the permitted uses to allow a driveway and any site servicing.   

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):

A virtual statutory public meeting has been scheduled for June 29, 2021.

OR03/21 - 42 Portland Street

The applicant is proposing the redevelopment of the existing church into a four (4) unit apartment building with five (5) parking spaces. No exterior alterations to the building or site are proposed.

 

Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments are required to increase the maximum density, reduce the minimum lot frontage and setbacks for the existing lot and building, and not require a planting strip along the north and south property lines for the existing parking lot.

 

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): 

 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): 

 

Notice of Passing 

R02/21 - 155 Equestrian Way

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.

 

 R14/20 - 355 Guelph Avenue & 11 Fletcher Circle

A proposal has been received for 355 Guelph Avenue and 11 Fletcher Circle for nine (9) three (3) storey street-fronting townhouse units. Four (4) of the townhouse units are proposed to front onto Guelph Avenue, and the remaining five (5) units will front onto Fletcher Circle.

The townhouse units will include individual private garages (one per unit), as well as one driveway parking space in front of each unit. To the rear of each residential unit, a second storey deck and a backyard amenity space is proposed. The land on the western side of proposed unit five (5) will not be developed and is proposed to be landscaped with sod and two (2) trees. The applicant is not proposing affordable units.

The house and shed on 355 Guelph Avenue is proposed to be demolished. 11 Fletcher Circle is currently vacant.
A Zoning By-law Amendment application is proposed:

1. To rezone the property from R2 and R5 (Single Detached Residential) to the RM4 (Multiple Residential) zone.
2. The following site-specific provisions have been requested:

  • Nine (9) attached townhouse dwelling units on the subject lands, whereas only six (6) attached units are permitted;
  • A minimum lot area of 164.6 square metres (1,772 square feet), whereas a minimum lot area of 165 square metres (1,776 square feet) is required; and,
  • A minimum exterior side yard of 5.6 metres (18.37 feet), whereas a minimum exterior side yard of 6 metres (19.68 feet) is required.

If the zoning amendment is eventually approved, the existing property will be subdivided into nine (9) lots through severance applications to have one unit on each lot.

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):

ZBA Application Form
Cover Letter (October 16, 2020)
Planning justification report (October 2, 2020)
Urban Design Brief (October 2, 2020)
Site Plan
Stormwater Management Brief (October 16, 2020)
Arborist Report (September 14, 2020)
Tree Inventory Calculator
Tree Management Plan (September 14, 2020)
Existing Conditions Plan, Grading Plan and Site Servicing Plan (October 16, 2020)
Architectural Drawings (September 2020)

Neighbourhood Meeting

A revised submission has been received by the City of Cambridge for 355 Guelph Avenue and 11 Fletcher Circle with respect to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application to allow the development of nine street fronting townhomes. The applicant has revised the original application as follows:

  • The proposal remains to permit the development of nine street-fronting townhomes, however, the applicant has reduced the height of the proposed townhouses from three storeys to two storeys;
  • The townhouses fronting onto Guelph Avenue have been shifted closer to the street line by two meters to provide for additional setback space between the proposed development and the existing dwellings to the east that abut the subject lands;
  • The townhouses fronting onto Fletcher Circle have also shifted 1.02 metres to the west to provide an additional buffer to existing homes to the east that abut the subject lands. This has resulted in a setback of 3.97 metres, whereas it was previously 3 metres;
  • Tree saving measures to facilitate the retention of three additional trees has been proposed. As a result, the applicant is now proposing the removal of 18 trees to accommodate the proposed development instead of the original 21 trees that were to be removed. 12 trees are planned to be maintained. The applicant is proposing to plant an additional 11 trees on the subject lands.
  • The proposed decks in the rear yards are proposed to be at grade and no longer on the second storey.

Revised Landscape Plan & Tree Management Plan 

Revised Elevations of Proposed Townhomes 

Revised Site Plan 

Revised Stormwater Management Brief

Please feel free to contact Michael Campos at camposm@cambridge.ca with any questions.

OR04/20 - 0 Main St

A development proposal has been received for 0 Main St (located at the southwest corner of Main

St. and the proposed extension of Nottinghill Dr.) to permit a mixed use building and apartment

building.  A total of 367 apartment units are proposed. 

Building A is proposed to be a 12 storey mixed use building with retail at grade and apartments

above.  A total of 201 apartment units and 648 m2 (6,975 ft2) of commercial retail is proposed.

Building B is proposed to be 10 storeys in height with 166 apartment units. 

Neighbourhood Meeting

 

OR02/20 - 102 Spruce Street

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.


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):

R10/20 - 436 Fountain Street S

The applicant proposes to modify the existing R3 (Single Detached Residential) zoning on the property to permit the development of the property, through Plan of Vacant Land Condominium, with 11 lots with frontage on a private condominium road for future construction of single detached dwellings.  The property owner has submitted applications for Zoning By-law amendment and Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium to facilitate the proposed development.

The applicant has proposed site specific zoning provisions for:

-      To allow frontage on a private condominium road

-      Permit reduced rear yard setback for Unit 11 from 7.5 m (24.5 ft.) to 5 m (16 ft.);

-      Permit a reduced lot area for Unit 1 of 455 m2 (4,897 ft2); and,

-      Permit reduced minimum front yard setback for Unit 1 from 6 m (20 ft.) to 1 m (3.2 ft.)

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):

A virtual statutory public meeting has been scheduled for October 20, 2020.

OR03/20 - 61-69 Ainslie Street S

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):

R01/20 - 405 Myers Road and 115 Bloomington Drive 

The applicant proposed to rezone the properties to permit a 96 unit stacked townhouse development.

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):

R90/20 - 95 East Street

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:

  • Reduced lot frontage for proposed retained lot
  • Reduced exterior side yard setback for proposed retained lot
  • Reduced lot frontage for proposed severed lot #1
  • Reduced lot frontage for proposed severed lot #2

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):

River Road neighbourhood secondary plan, zoning and servicing study

In June 2019, Council enacted an interim control by-law to restrict development within the River Road Neighbourhood Study area until June 18, 2020 to allow for Planning and Servicing Studies to be completed. The project will develop and evaluate potential servicing alternatives for the River Road Neighbourhood, recommend a preferred servicing strategy to facilitate the development of the Study Area and update the City’s Official Plan and Zoning, land use mapping and policies and zoning regulations for the study area to guide development.

Neighbourhood Study Public Open House #1 - February 19, 2020

Neighbourhood Study Public Open House #2 - October 13, 2020

Material for the April 27, 2021 Public Meeting

 R03/19 - 151 Main Street

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:

  • An increase in height from the permitted five storeys to six storeys
  • An increase in density from 2.0 FSI to 2.06 FSI

The applicant proposes site specific zoning provisions for:

  • A reduction in the number of parking spaces
  • A reduction in the amount of amenity space
  • An increase in height from four storeys to six storeys
  • An increase in density from 250 units per hectare to 385 units per hectare

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. 

30T-18102 - Creekside Phase 2 - 105 Allendale Road (formerly 215 Allendale Road) and 245 Riverbank Drive

The Region of Waterloo and City of Cambridge have received an application for a draft plan of subdivision for a portion of the lands located in the North Cambridge Business Park. In the first submission the applicant was proposing to create seven (7) blocks dedicated to business industrial uses and one (1) additional block as a future development block on a future public road. In the second and third submissions the applicant is proposing to create six (6) industrial blocks, one (1) stormwater management block and two (2) open space blocks. In the fourth submission the applicant is proposing to create five (5) industrial blocks, one (1) stormwater management block and two (2) open space blocks.

 First submission documents (October 2018)
The following are reports/studies submitted in support of the development application related to the first submission received in October 2018 (PDF format):
 Second submission documents (March 2020)
The following are reports/studies submitted in support of the development application related to the second submission received in March 2020 (PDF format):
 Third submission documents (September 2020)
The following are reports/studies submitted in support of the development application related to the third submission received in September 2020 (PDF format):
 Fourth submission documents (November 2020)

The following are reports/studies submitted in support of the development application related to the fourth submission received in November 2020 (PDF format):

A public meeting was held by Planning and Development Committee on February 12, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Historic Council Chambers City Hall at 46 Dickson Street, Cambridge.

Further information on the North Cambridge Business Park can be found on the North Cambridge Business Park page.

30T-20102 - iPort Cambridge - 250 Allendale Road and 105 Middle Block Road

The Region of Waterloo and City of Cambridge have received an application for a draft plan of subdivision for a portion of the lands located in the North Cambridge Business Park. In the first submission the applicant was proposing four (4) blocks for employment uses, two (2) open space blocks, one (1) walkway/service corridor block, one (1) block for an existing communications tower and one (1) future development block for a total of 116 hectares of land.

In the second and third submissions the applicant is proposing three (3) business park blocks, one (1) park block, two (2) open space blocks, one (1) stormwater management block, one (1) walkway/service corridor block and one (1) walkway block. The draft plan also includes the extension of Intermarket Road from Allendale Road to Middle Block Road.

In the fourth submission the applicant is proposing three (3) business park blocks, two (2) park blocks, two (2) open space blocks, one (1) stormwater management block, one (1) walkway/service corridor block and one (1) walkway block. The draft plan also includes the extension of Intermarket Road from Allendale Road to Middle Block Road.

 

 First submission documents (April 2020)
The following are reports/studies submitted in support of the development application related to the first submission received in April 2020 (PDF format):
 Second submission documents (November 2020)

The following are reports/studies submitted in support of the development application related to the second submission received in November 2020 (PDF format):

 Third submission documents (March 2021)

The following are reports/studies submitted in support of the development application related to the third submission received in March 2021 (PDF format):

 Fourth submission documents (July 2021)

The following are reports/studies submitted in support of the development application related to the fourth submission received in July 2021 (PDF format):

A public meeting was held by Planning and Development Committee on July 28, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. via a virtual public consultation.

Further information on the North Cambridge Business Park can be found on the North Cambridge Business Park page.

OR01/20 - 15 Clover Avenue

Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments were submitted for the subject lands in 2020 that originally proposed the development of the site with 44 stacked townhouse units. Since this original submission, the applicant has revised their application to a final submission of 30 residential units, containing 24 stacked townhouse units and six (6) three-storey townhouse dwellings with a total of 45 parking spaces across the entire development.

 

The following reports were submitted as part of the overall application:

 

Neighbourhood Meeting

 

Statutory public meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2020.

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

 

OR11/21 - 410 Queen St West

A new development application has been received for 410 Queen St W.

The proposed development consists of a mix of residential, commercial and office uses, as well as an internal road network and underground parking. Approximately 2000 dwelling units are proposed  and 10,920 sq.m of commercial area. Ten (10) towers are proposed ranging from 12-30 storeys atop shared podiums with commercial located at street level. The site is located in a Regeneration Area and within a Community Node. The conceptual site plan for the proposal is attached.

In order to implement the proposed development, the applicant has submitted an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment.

The Official Plan amendment is required to:

  • Permit high density residential
  • Permit a maximum floor space index of 4.0
  • Permit a maximum building height of 30 storeys

The Zoning By-law amendment is proposed the following site specific standards:

  • Increase in maximum permitted density
  • Increase maximum permitted building height
  • Reduction in the minimum exterior yards alone Goebel and Groh Ave
  • Reductions in the minimum interior side yard
  • Reduction in the minimum required amenity area
  • An increase in maximum permitted lot coverage
  • A reduction in the parking rate requirements
  • Minimum of 1 loading space per block

Supporting Studies:

Transportation Impact Study (December 2021)

 

 

Second Submission

Since the initial submission of Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments in December 2021, a public meeting was held on March 22, 2022. The applicant has submitted an revised proposal to address the comments received from staff, agencies, Council and the public.

The initial concept proposed the redevelopment of the subject lands to establish residential, commercial, and office uses, as well as an internal road network and structured parking. The proposed development concept included mixed use buildings with residential towers ranging in height from 12 to 30 storeys, all with podiums containing commercial uses. Approximately 2000 units were proposed for a density of 425 units per hectare or 4.0 Floor Space Index (FSI).

The current development proposal maintains the intent to redevelop the lands and establish residential and commercial uses in addition to an internal road network and structured parking. Mixed use buildings heights have been reduced to a minimum of 8 storeys to a maximum of 16 storeys to address concerns regarding height and massing. Approximately 4,100 square metres of commercial and office space are proposed. This revised development proposal will accommodate approximately 1,300 residential units, with a reduced density of approximately 275 units per hectare and a target Floor Space Index of 3.2. The revised proposal also includes a linear park, and series of parkettes including a plaza and small dog park.

Supporting studies:

  1. Transportation Impact Study Update
  2. Design Package
  3. Concept Plan
  4. Draft By-law
  5. Existing Conditions Plan
  6. Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report
  7. Road Traffic and Stationary Noise Impact Study
  8. Planning Justification Report Addendum
  9. Servicing and Grading Plans
  10. Shadow Study
  11. Urban Design Brief
  12. Pedestrian Wind Assessment

 

R10/21 - 359 Lawrence Street

A development application has been received for 359 Lawrence Street that seeks to develop the property for six, two-storey street-fronting townhouse units within a single townhouse block. The subject lands are comprised of a total area of 1,479 square metres, which results in an overall density proposed on the lands of 40.5 units per hectare. The proposed density conforms to the City’s Official Plan as the lands are located within an identified Regeneration Area, which allows residential development to have a maximum density of 75 units per hectare. The proposed units are identical in layout, having a total gross floor area of 130 square metres (excluding the basement level). Each unit has been planned with an individual driveway access via Lawrence Street, with the exception of the middle two units which will have adjoining driveways with no separation. In addition, each unit will have access to one garage space. To the rear of the proposed development, each individual unit will have access to private backyard amenity areas that have a minimum length of 10.7 metres and range upwards to a maximum length of 13.4 metres.

The subject lands are currently occupied with a small commercial office building, which is planned to be demolished to accommodate the proposed development of the townhomes. Surrounding the subject lands to the immediate west, east and south is low-density residential development consisting of single-detached dwellings and semi-detached dwellings. To the immediate north, on the opposite side of Lawrence Street are industrial lands that currently features a motor vehicle repair shop and one commercial unit. Civic Park is located further north, less than 100 metres from the subject lands.

A Zoning By-law Amendment application is proposed to rezone the subject lands from the current “Commercial – C2(O)” zone to the “Residential – RM4 zone, along with site-specific provisions to permit the following:

  • To permit a minimum exterior side yard setback of 4 metres, whereas a minimum of 6 metres is required;
  • To permit a minimum interior side yard of 2 metres, whereas a minimum of 3 metres is required; and,
  • To permit a maximum lot coverage of 45 percent, whereas a maximum of 40 percent is permitted.

A date for the statutory public meeting has been scheduled for March 22, 2022 and 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 Michael Campos at camposm@cambridge.ca.

Supporting Documents: 

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):

OR12/21 - 840 and 940 Main Street and 345 Franklin Boulevard (Taylor Lands)

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:

 

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:

OR01/22 - 201 & 217 Hespeler Road

Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications have been received to permit the development of the subject property with two (2) residential towers connected by a two (2) storey podium with ground floor commercial uses including structured parking. The proposal includes:

•             Two (2) residential towers with maximum a height of 13 and 17 storeys respectively

•             Total of 321 units ranging from 1 to 3 bedrooms

•             600 sq.m of commercial floor space at street level fronting Hespeler Road

•             Structured parking including one level of underground parking and two levels within the podium

•             667 sq.m of indoor amenity space and 1000 sq.m of rooftop amenity space atop the podium

An Official Plan Amendment is proposed to increase the permitted height and density on the subject lands. The amendment seeks to retain the ‘Hespeler Mixed Use Corridor” designation but incorporate high density residential uses to a maximum density of a 3.69 Floor Space Index (FSI) and maximum building height of 17 storeys whereas the Official Plan currently permits a maximum of 2.0 FSI and 12 storeys in this area.

The subject lands are currently zoned C4 Commercial which permits a variety of commercial uses in the Hespeler Road commercial development area.

The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject lands C4RM1 (Commercial and Multiple Residential) to permit the residential uses. The following site-specific provisions have been requested:

•             Increase density from 250 units per hectare to 270 units per hectare

•             Reduce C4 front yard setback from 15m to 4.5m to align with residential setback

•             Reduce landscaping from 30% to 25%

•             Reduce commercial parking requirements from 2.5 spaces per 100 sq.m to 0.75 spaces per 100 sq.m

•             Permit a maximum total building height of 17 storeys (55m) for Tower A and 13 storeys (43m) for Tower B, including two storey podium and rooftop mechanicals)

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):

 

 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

OR07/20 - 932 Eagle Street North

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

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.

In order to implement the proposed development, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications have been submitted.

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:

  • A reduced front yard setback of 5.5 metres from the townhouse buildings (from Ferncliffe Street), whereas 6.0 metres is required;
  • A reduced rear yard setback of 4.8 metres (from Main Street) for the apartment building, whereas 12.0 metres is required;
  • A reduced interior side yard setback of 5.5 and 5.1 metres from the east and west side lot lines, respectively, whereas interior side yards of 7.5 metres and 12.0 metres from the east and west side lot lines are required, respectively;
  • An increased maximum density of 155 units per hectare, whereas a maximum density of 75 units per hectare is currently permitted; and,
  • A parking rate of 1.1 spaces per unit (276 spaces), whereas a total of 330 parking spaces are required (based on mixed parking rates for apartment house and cluster row housing).

Supporting Documents:

  1. Planning Justification Report
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Engineering Plans
  4. Hydrogeological Investigation Report
  5. Urban Design Brief
  6. OPA/ZBA Application Form
  7. Owner Statement
  8. Noise Feasibility Study
  9. Concept Plan
  10. Environmental Impact Study
  11. Geotechnical Investigation
  12. Functional Servicing & Stormwater Management Report
  13. Section 59 Notice
  14. Site & Elevation Plans

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 Denisty 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.

Supporting Documents:

Neighbourhood Meeting - May 15, 2023

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

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:

  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

R09/21 - 1541 Queenston Road - Resubmission

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:

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Application Comments
  3. Concept Plan
  4. Elevation and Floor Plans
  5. Parking Plan
  6. Fire Hydrant Location

R06/23 - 250 Allendale Road (Phase 1 Block 2 of North Cambridge Business Park)

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:

  1. Zoning By-law Amendment Application
  2. Site Development Plan
  3. Site Plan Enlarged
  4. Cover Letter
  5. North Lands Stage 1-2 Clearance Letter
  6. North Lands Stage 1-4 Clearance Letter
  7. North Lands Stage 3 Clearance Letter
  8. North Lands Stage 4 Clearance Letter
  9. Functional Servicing Report
  10. Stormwater Management Report
  11. Notice of Source Protection Compliance - 105 Middle Block Road
  12. Notice of Source Protection Compliance - 250 Allendale Road
  13. South Lands Stage 1-2 Clearance Letter
  14. South Lands Stage 1-3 Clearance Letter
  15. South Lands Stage 3 Clearance Letter

 

R07/23 - 355 & 395 Hespeler Road

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:

  1. Cover letter
  2. Zoning By-law Amendment Application
  3. Planning Justification Report
  4. Site Plan

R10/23 – 82 & 88 Beverly Street

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:

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Application Form
  3. Concept Plan
  4. Environmental Noise & Vibration Report
  5. Functional Servicing & Stormwater Management Report
  6. Planning Justification Report
  7. Heritage Impact Assessment
  8. Arborist Report
  9. Archaeological Assessment
  10. Beverly Street Stacked Townhomes 3D Image
  11. Beverly Street Stacked Townhomes Image
  12. Public Register of Archaeological Report
  13. Owner Authorization
  14. Section 59 Notice 
  15. Urban Design Brief

OR05/23 – 777 Laurel Street

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.

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).

The applications will be presented at a Public meeting set for September 5th, 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:

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Application Form
  3. Building Elevations
  4. Building Perspectives
  5. Floor Plans
  6. Planning Justification Report
  7. Site Plan
  8. Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report
  9. Civil Drawings
  10. Traffic Impact Study
  11. Wind Study
  12. Noise and Vibration Study
  13. Parking Study
  14. Archaeological Report
  15. Urban Design Brief
  16. Conceptual Landscape Plan

OR03/23 – 30 Lauris Avenue

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: 

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Application Form
  3. Architectural Drawing Package
  4. Planning Justification Report
  5. Functional Servicing Report
  6. Tree Inventory Report
  7. Source Protection Plan
  8. Risk Management Plan
  9. Record of Site Condition Acknowledgement letter
  10. Parking Review

OP01/23 - 110 Royal Oak Road

The applicant has submitted Official Plan Amendment application for the lands at 110 Royal Oak Road. The proposal of the lands involves a change in the City of Cambridge Official Plan policy regarding new development on private services.

The applicants are proposing a severance to create a new residential lot on individual on-site water and individual on-site sewage services. The subject lands are currently zoned R1 Residential which only permits detached dwelling units. Section 1.1.2.1 of the Zoning By-law states that the R1 zone applies to low density areas in the City where public water supply and sanitary sewage disposal facilities are not generally available. The intent of the minimum zoning requirements is to maintain the low-density character of the area and to provide sufficient lot coverage to ensure various capacity measures are met for individual on-site water and sewage services. The proposed severed and retained lots have minimum lot frontages of 35 metres and minimum lot areas of 4,038 m2 and 3,767 m2 respectively.

In order to facilitate this development, an Official Plan Amendment is required as current policy within the City of Cambridge Official Plan only permits existing development on private services. Section 8.4.6.10 in the Official Plan states that lands in a Low/Medium Density Residential designation where a piped municipal water supply and/or wastewater systems have not yet been made available may be used for the following uses:

a) an existing residential use; and

b) any use accessory to a permitted use; and Council may pass by-laws to restrict the use of such lands to such interim uses until a piped municipal water supply and sanitary sewers have been made.

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, Maria Skara at skaram@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: 

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Application Form
  3. Severance Sketch
  4. Scoped Hydrogeological Assessment
  5. Draft By-law Text
  6. Request for Delegation letter 

R12/23 – 895 Riverbank Drive – Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision (30T-23103)

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.
The proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision is proposing to development the lands with 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 current proposed 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.

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:

  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

R13/23 – 4220 Fountain Street North – Temporary Sales Centre

The City of Cambridge has received an application for a Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment to amend the City of Cambridge Zoning By-law No. 150-85, as amended, to permit the development of a Temporary Use Sales Office in the northwest quadrant of Middle Block Road and Fountain Street.

The structures will be temporary in nature, uninhabited, and will serve the function of being used to market, sell, or lease new dwelling units or non-residential units to the general public. The proposed sales office is approximately 517 square metres in size.

The application will be presented at a Public meeting set for October 17th, 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:

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Application Form
  3. Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
  4. Architectural Set

R09/23 – 39 Lowrey Avenue North

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 proposed development conforms with the Official Plan's Low/Medium Density Residential designation and remains within the maximum allowable density of 40 units per hectare. As such, no Official Plan Amendment is required.

The application was presented at a Public Meeting on August 8th, 2023.

The following materials were submitted in support of the application:

Site Plan

Floor Plans

Planning Justification Report

Site Grading and Servicing

OR06/23 – 2040 Eagle Street North

An Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment has been submitted for the lands at 2040 Eagle Street North. The applicant is proposing to establish a medical practice within the existing building on the property for a team of Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, and massage therapists. Most recently, the building has been used as the office for the Cambridge Association of Realtors.

The subject lands are presently designated Industrial Employment Corridor by the City's Official Plan and zoned Industrial M3 by the City's Zoning By-law No. 150-85.

Presently, medical uses are only permitted within the Industrial - Employment Corridor designation on a limited basis within industrial malls provided the uses are compatible with the development and operation of industrial uses. Given the current permitted uses, an Official Plan Amendment is required to establish a site-specific policy that would permit a medical building on this site.

Additionally, a Zoning By-law Amendment will be required to establish a site-specific permission within the M3 zone that will permit a professional office (medical).

A tentative Public Meeting date is scheduled for November 14th, 2023. 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:

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 

 OR07/23 - 210 Shearson Crescent

The City has received Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 210 Shearson Crescent. The Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments will facilitate the development of the subject lands for a truck tire repair and service location. The use has existed on site for approximately two years and the application will allow for a future expansion of facilities.

Official Plan Amendment

An Official Plan Amendment is proposed to implement site specific policies to permit a new transport use for the service of transport trailers.

Zoning By-law Amendment

A Zoning By-law Amendment is required to add a Site-specific provision to the Industrial (M3) lands to permit the service of transport trailers.

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. Application
  3. Architectural Package
  4. Planning Justification Report
  5. Site Plan
  6. Source Water Compliance

Applications Under Appeal

OR13/22 - 157 Tiffany Street (Previously 606  Dolph Street North)

This application has been appealed by the Applicant to the Ontario Land Tribunal on the basis that a Council decision was not made within the prescribed timelines of the Ontario Planning Act.   Related documents are posted below: 

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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLICATION 

The applicant has submitted Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for the lands at 157 Tiffany Street (previously 606 Dolph Street North) to facilitate the development of the property with 3 street-fronting townhomes, each with their own driveway and garage with access off of Tiffany Street. The applicant has recently received approval for a consent application (B04/22) to sever the lands for the purpose of developing the severed property with the townhouse units. The severed lot has recently been addressed as 157 Tiffany Street.

An Official Plan Amendment has been submitted to the City to establish a site-specific policy to permit an increased density of 64 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 RM1 zone with a special provision to permit a reduced rear yard setback.

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 and is currently under review by Staff and Agencies:

R08/22 – 325 Shantz Hill Road 

The City of Cambridge has received a development application for Zoning By-law Amendment for the redevelopment of 325 Shantz Hill Road.

 The applicant is proposing to develop the property with an affordable housing units in the form of two blocks of stacked townhouses proposed to be 3.5 storeys in height. Each block proposes 12 units for a combined total of 24-units at a density of 32 units per hectare. The townhouses would be oriented side-by-side and face towards Shantz Hill Road.

The applicant is proposing 30 surface parking spaces of which 24 would be for resident use, 4 parking spaces would be dedicated for visitor parking spaces and 2 spaces would be barrier free parking. Vehicular and pedestrian access will be provided from Shantz Hill Road via a driveway and sidewalk connection. The parking spaces will be located along the driveway, with the townhouse blocks fronting onto the driveway and parking area.

The applicant has submitted a Zoning By-law Amendment application to rezone the lands from R3 (single detached residential) to RM3 (multiple residential) with site-specific provisions to decrease the side yard setback, decrease the minimum amenity area and decrease the required visitor parking spaces.

A statutory public meeting has been scheduled for December 13, 2022. 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 posted in the Cambridge Times.

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

Supporting Documents:

 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.

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