CAMBRIDGE — The City has received a Zoning By-law Amendment application concerning a portion of the lands at 655 Wesley Boulevard, currently owned by the City of Cambridge but intended to be conveyed to 2599745 Ontario Inc.
Polocorp Inc., on behalf of the developer, seeks to rezone the subject lands from Low-Density Residential ((H)R4) to Multiple Residential RM4 with site-specific regulations, aligning with the adjacent Block 7 of the South Point subdivision.
The South Point subdivision, located south of the subject lands, received draft approval in March 2020.
The subdivision, comprising a mix of street-fronting and multi-development blocks, open space, stormwater management infrastructure, and a 0.07-hectare parkland dedication block, is divided into two phases.
Phase 1 is already registered, while Phase 2, which includes Block 7 and the remaining Wesley Boulevard right-of-way, is in the process of final approval and site plan approval.
The approved development for Block 7 includes townhouse dwellings, amenity areas, and an internal road network with parking.
The subject lands, approximately 908.5 square metres in area, are remnants created by the final alignment of the East Boundary Road/Wesley Boulevard roundabout.
These lands will accommodate a portion of cluster townhouse building ‘D’ and a common amenity area as part of the consolidated Block 7.
Since the current R4 zoning does not permit cluster townhouse dwellings, a rezoning to RM4 is necessary to allow for the proposed development.
The Amendment is essential to avoid a split-zoned parcel and to enable the comprehensive development of Block 7.
The proposed zoning changes will permit a maximum building height of three storeys for single detached dwellings and four storeys for townhouse dwellings, consistent with the existing zoning permissions for the adjacent development lands.
The proposed application maintains conformity with the existing Official Plan and Zoning By-law, utilizing remnant lands that cannot otherwise be developed.
The amendment is minor and is not expected to have any negative impacts on surrounding lands or adjacent properties.
The land swap, as outlined in the draft plan approval, will facilitate the conveyance of the subject lands to the owner in exchange for Block 11, allowing for the consolidation of lands and comprehensive development of Block 7.
A public meeting regarding this Zoning By-law Amendment application is scheduled for August 13, 2024.
The City of Cambridge encourages residents and stakeholders to participate and provide their input on the proposed development.
The amendment will facilitate the development of townhouse dwellings and amenity areas, contributing to the overall growth and enhancement of the community
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