KITCHENER — An approved development is set to redefine the landscape of 117 Bloomingdale Road, led by the developer, Marann Homes.
The project aims to repurpose the existing industrial site into a residential enclave featuring four stacked condo townhouses.
The approved development entails the construction of 40 townhouse dwelling units, each meticulously designed to cater to modern residential needs.
The units are slated to be complemented by a total of 46 parking spaces, ensuring convenience for both residents and visitors alike.
Notably, the property’s rear portion will be designated as a natural conservation zone.
The Subject Property, occupying a strategic location within the Bridgeport East community, boasts approximately 67 metres of frontage along Bloomingdale Road and spans an area of approximately 8,119 square metres.
While most of the property maintains a level topography, a steep slope along the riverbank necessitates special considerations for conservation efforts and hazard mitigation.
In alignment with the City of Kitchener’s Official Plan, the redevelopment represents a significant step towards the intensification of an underutilized parcel of land within a designated residential area.
To facilitate this transformation, Marann Homes seeks an amendment to the city’s Zoning By-law No. 2019-015, which currently designates the property as “Low-Rise Residential” with zoning under “R-3 1R”.
The amendment has rezoned the property to “RES-5”, with the exception of the designated natural conservation zone, labelled as “NHC.”
The proposed development’s design intricacies, as depicted in the site plan drawing, include provisions for ample outdoor amenity space and meticulously planned building orientations to harmonize with the surrounding landscape.
Additionally, the relocation of the driveway access point underscores efforts to optimize traffic flow and enhance connectivity within the neighbourhood.
As part of the zoning by-law amendment, specific provisions are outlined to address key factors such as setbacks, floor space ratio (FSR), and building height.
Notably, the amendment has increased the maximum FSR to 0.68, exceeding the permitted 0.60, and elevated the maximum building height to 13.0 metres, surpassing the previous permission of 11.0 metres.
While the development holds promise for revitalizing the urban fabric of
Bridgeport East, it also underscores the importance of balancing
residential expansion with environmental stewardship and community
cohesion.
