KITCHENER — The Council of Kitchener approves Rome Logistics’ significant development proposal, designed by IBI Group, for the properties located at 186, 190, 192, 194, 200 Victoria Street South, and 97 and 101 Park Street.
The project entails the construction of a 42-storey mixed-use condominium
and commercial building.
Strategically situated west of the Victoria Street South and Park Street
intersection, spanning 6,680.6 square metres, the subject lands fall within the
Built-Up Area of the City of Kitchener.
The development is adjacent to the City’s Urban Growth Centre to the northeast and within the Major Transit Station Area (MTSA) designated as
Central Station.
The 42-storey structure includes 436 dwelling units and three ground-floor
commercial units. It features a five-storey podium, an eight-storey high base,
and a 28-storey residential tower, providing diverse housing options.
Unit sizes range from 64.57 square metres to 206.92 square metres, comprising bachelor units, one-bedroom units, one-bedroom plus den units, two-bedroom units, two-bedroom plus den units, and three-bedroom units, catering to various housing needs.
Outdoor amenities include a privately owned, publicly accessible plaza, rooftop terraces on the 11th and 14th floors and a public terrace on the 33rd floor.
The amenities will enhance community engagement and provide visual buffers between the railway line and neighbouring uses.
An Official Plan Amendment is required to accommodate an exceeding Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 4.0.
The applicant received approval for a maximum FSR of 7.68 through a site-specific Official Plan Amendment policy.
Additionally, approved zoning amendments entail changes to site-specific
regulations, including adjustments to off-street residential parking, off-street
visitor parking, off-street commercial parking, rear yard (rail) setback, and
maximum side yard abutting a street.
The approved development also includes three levels of underground parking,
totalling 353 spaces, allocated for residential, visitor, and commercial uses.
Furthermore, barrier-free accessible parking spaces are provided to ensure
inclusivity.
The development is poised to impact Kitchener’s urban landscape significantly
and effectively address the city’s evolving urban needs.
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