KITCHENER — The Kitchener city council approved Alpha Capital Management’s proposal for a new residential complex at 179 Jansen Avenue.
The project aims to transform a vacant 0.73-hectare site, previously a former landfill, into a vibrant residential community.
The plan had earlier secured approval from the Planning Committee on June 17, 2024.
The approved development will feature three 3-storey buildings comprising a total of 56 residential units.
The units are strategically distributed across three blocks: Block 1 will host 12 units, Block 2 will include 20 units, and Block 3 will contain 24 units.
These units will offer a mix of one and two-bedroom configurations to meet diverse housing needs.
In addition to residential spaces, the development plan includes provisions for 67 vehicle parking spaces.
The total comprises facilities for electric vehicle charging, visitor parking, and barrier-free parking options to ensure accessibility, meeting the city’s regulations for parking requirements.
The project also prioritizes sustainable transportation by offering 38 bicycle parking spaces featuring a combination of secure bike lockers and bike racks.
The site plan highlights communal amenity areas located in the northwest and southwest sections of the development. Additionally, each unit will have its own private amenity space.
These features will be refined and specified during the upcoming Site Plan approval stage.
Utility connections for water, sanitary, and storm drainage will be integrated with existing infrastructure along Jansen Avenue, ensuring a seamless connection to city services.
As part of the approved development, the city council has granted a rezoning of the land from RES-4 to RES-5.
The rezoning approval includes an increase in the Floor Space Ratio (FSR) from 0.6 to 0.75 and permits a maximum building height increase from 9.0 metres to 11.0 metres.
The changes in height and FSR were the only provisions that did not conform to the required regulations but were deemed necessary to facilitate the development’s design and functionality.
The new development is designed to offer well-planned, low-density housing that aligns with the character of the surrounding residential neighbourhood while also revitalizing a site with a challenging past.
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