Just the Facts:
● Mezcon Construction Ltd. proposes to redevelop 8 Mitchell Street, Guelph, by demolishing an existing place of worship and constructing two semi-detached dwellings with two additional residential dwelling units (ADUs) in each, totaling 12 residential units.
● The site, currently zoned Neighbourhood Institutional (NI), is proposed to be rezoned to Low Density Residential 1 (RL.1), aligning with the surrounding area’s zoning and the city’s Official Plan.
● The development includes site-specific provisions to designate Arthur Street as the front of the lot and to permit four bedrooms in one of the ADUs per unit, ensuring compliance with the evolving RL.1 regulations
GUELPH — Mezcon Construction Ltd. has submitted a proposal for the redevelopment of 8 Mitchell Street.
The subject property, currently zoned as Neighbourhood Institutional (NI), is located on a through lot with frontage along both Mitchell Street and Arthur Street North.
The existing place of worship on the site is slated for demolition to make way for two semi-detached dwellings fronting Arthur Street North, each containing two additional residential dwelling units (ADUs), resulting in a total of 12 residential units.
The property, which covers an area of approximately 1,812 square metres, has a frontage of approximately 28.2 metres on Mitchell Street and 36.6 metres on Arthur Street.
The site slopes downward from Mitchell Street to Arthur Street, with an elevation change from approximately 324 metres to 320 metres.
Currently, the Arthur Street frontage is generally vacant except for some planters, mature trees, and a gravel area.
The proposal includes a rezoning request to change the site’s zoning from Neighbourhood Institutional (NI) to Low Density Residential 1 (RL.1), consistent with the surrounding neighbourhood’s predominant zoning.
The RL.1 zoning allows for semi-detached dwellings and ADUs, which align with the Low Density Residential designation in the city’s Official Plan.
Although most regulations under the RL.1 zone have been approved by Guelph City Council in Bylaw (2023)-20790, certain regulations remain under appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT).
In addition to the rezoning, the proposal includes two site-specific provisions.
The first provision would define Arthur Street as the front of the lot, and the second would allow for four bedrooms in one of the ADUs in each of the semi-detached units rather than the standard two bedrooms.
These provisions are designed to maintain consistency with the new zoning bylaw, ensuring that the development adheres to the intended regulations once the OLT finalizes its decisions.
Pending approval of the zoning amendment, the semi-detached dwellings will be constructed on the Arthur Street frontage, which is better suited for the development due to its wider frontage.
The development is strategically located within a five-minute walk of downtown Guelph and close to the Speed River’s open spaces and trail networks.
Eramosa Road, a nearby street, is serviced by public transit, enhancing the site’s accessibility.
The proposal is set to comply closely with the applicable regulations of the 2023 zoning bylaw, with the exception of the specialized provisions mentioned.
Should the rezoning be approved, the property will be severed to split the semi-detached dwellings into separate units while maintaining the through lot status, as required by the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA).
The project is positioned to enhance the residential density of the area while aligning with the city’s planning objectives.
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