CAMBRIDGE — The landscape of Cambridge, Ontario, is set to transform with the proposed redevelopment of 149 Ainslie Street North.
The development project, spearheaded by 149 Ainslie St N Limited Partnership, promises to revitalize the area while aligning with the city’s vision for growth and intensification.
Situated within the Galt City Centre, the subject lands cover approximately 2,758 square metres, featuring an irregular shape and frontage on both Ainslie Street North and Market Street.
Currently, the site hosts a vacant commercial building formerly used for office purposes. However, plans are underway to replace this structure with a modern, eight-storey residential building.
The proposed development includes 104 residential units comprising both one and two-bedroom configurations.
In response to the city’s evolving needs, the project also incorporates amenities such as structured parking spaces, indoor shared amenity spaces, private balconies for each unit, and expansive outdoor areas, including rooftop and at-grade amenity spaces.
One of the notable features of the proposed development is its adherence to transit-oriented design principles.
The site is within 500 metres of the proposed Cambridge LRT Station adjacent to Galt Arena Gardens, making it within a Major Transit Station Area (MTSA).
Additionally, the site is just outside the 800-metre distance from the proposed terminus of the LRT and Downtown station proposed at Water Street South and Bruce Street.
The proposed development will contain 104 structured parking spaces, provided internally to the building within the first two storeys.
Amendments to the City of Cambridge Official Plan and Zoning By-law 150-85 are required to facilitate the redevelopment.
Specifically, the Official Plan Amendment seeks to increase the Floor Space Index (FSI) from the current 2.5 to 5.0.
Simultaneously, the Zoning By-law Amendment proposes several site-specific regulations tailored to the unique characteristics of the subject lands.
Examples of the site-specific regulations include but are not limited to:
● A maximum density of 377 units per hectare is proposed, whereas 250 units per hectare is permitted.
● A decrease in the minimum front yard setback to 1.0 metres, whereas 4.5 metres is required.
● A decrease in the minimum interior side yard requirement to 1.0 metres, whereas the current by-law requires up to 12.0 metres depending on building height.
● A decrease in the minimum rear yard requirement to 1.0 metres, whereas the current by-law requires up to 12.0 meters depending on building height.
● A decrease in the minimum landscape area to 25%, whereas a minimum landscape area of 30% is required.
● A decrease in the minimum loading space requirement to 0 loading spaces, whereas currently, one loading space is required.
In summary, the redevelopment of 149 Ainslie Street North represents a significant step forward in Cambridge’s urban development strategy.
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