GUELPH — The city of Guelph is reviewing a proposal from FCHT Holdings (Ontario) Corporation, the owner and developer, to redevelop the eastern portion of the subject lands at 1 Clair Road East.
The proposal involves the construction of four mixed-use and residential buildings incorporating five high-rise tower components. This significant development is planned to unfold in three distinct phases.
The initial development phase will focus on constructing a residential building along the southeast portion of the site, accompanied by parkland dedication along the southeastern property line.
Subsequent phases will see the addition of further residential and mixed-use buildings strategically positioned across the site. Vehicular access will be facilitated through an extension to Farley Drive and an existing driveway off Hawkins Drive, with a new connection to Poppy Drive Ease.
Each building will feature a podium element, ensuring appropriate setbacks from adjacent properties and harmonious integration with the surrounding low-density neighbourhood.
The proposed development aims to contribute a total of 721 residential units.
These units will vary in size and type, comprising 377 two-bedroom apartment units, 299 one-bedroom apartment units, 36 two-bedroom townhouse units, and nine three-bedroom townhouse units.
Complementing the residential spaces will be 1,850 square meters of ground-floor commercial and retail space.
Furthermore, the proposed development will offer 1,879 square meters of indoor residential amenity space and a sprawling 6,491 square meters of outdoor amenity space.
Vehicular access will primarily be underground, with 767 parking spaces provided below grade, supplemented by 24 surface parking spaces for a total of 791 parking spaces.
Parking allocations include 692 residential spaces, 75 visitor spaces, and 24 commercial and retail parking spaces, with ratios set at 0.96 for residents, 0.1 for visitors, and 1.15 for commercial retail.
The proposed Zoning and Official Plan amendments seek to align the project with the City of Guelph Official Plan, necessitating adjustments to zoning regulations.
The current designation of “Commercial Mixed-Use Centre” will undergo modifications to accommodate the proposed mixed-use development.
Specifically, amendments to the Official Plan and the Zoning By-laws are required to facilitate the transition from commercial to residential zoning on the east portion of the Subject Lands.
The east portion of the Subject Lands will be rezoned from its current “Community Shopping Centre (CC)” zoning to “Residential High Density Apartment (R.4B)” zoning, with site-specific provisions to enable the proposed development.
Amendments to the New City of Guelph Zoning By-law are also sought, including adding various site-specific provisions to the “Commercial Mixed-Use Centre (CMUC)” zone to permit the development.
Moreover, a proposal to remove Holding Provision 12 (H12) from the New City of Guelph Zoning By-law for the development lands ensures sufficient municipal services are available to accommodate the proposed development.
To support these amendments, comprehensive reports, including a Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, and Traffic Impact Study, have been completed, demonstrating the feasibility of the proposed development and ensuring adequate municipal services.
In conclusion, the proposed development in Guelph represents a significant step towards meeting the city’s growing residential and commercial needs.
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