WATERLOO — The landscape of Waterloo, within the Region of Waterloo, might soon witness a transformation as a proposal for land development at 287 to 291 Woolwich Street is stirring conversation.
The development is led by Johnny Xu, under the banner of 11390821 Canada Inc., who proposes one single detached dwelling, the construction of 28 townhouse units, and the extension of Pelham Street.
The subject lands, spanning an area of 8,553.0 square metres (0.855 hectares), currently host two single detached dwellings.
The proposed development envisages the demolition of these structures to make way for the envisioned residential units.
Access to the townhouse lots would be facilitated via a private driveway from Woolwich Street, while the single-detached lot would find ingress through the Pelham Street extension.
The proposed development, as outlined in the application for a zoning amendment, is ambitious in scope and varied in its offerings.
The total unit count stands at 29, comprising predominantly four-bedroom units.
Accompanying these living spaces are provisions for a parking capacity of 68 vehicles distributed across one garage parking space per unit and one driveway space per unit at a parking rate of 2.0 spaces per unit.
Visitor spaces are also included within the 68 spaces, with ten on-street spaces proposed for the site.
Central to the proposal is zoning by-law changes, which are essential for the realization of the envisioned project.
These amendments include rezoning to residential Fourth (R4) and residential Eighth (R8)zones, with site-specific regulations to accommodate the planned structures.
Notably, reductions in side yard setbacks are sought for certain lots, necessitating a comprehensive review by relevant authorities.
The proposed zoning amendments aim to address the minimum interior lot line setbacks, which are delineated as 2.45 metres, 4.0 metres, and 6.92 metres, falling short of the required 7.5 metres.
Additionally, the amendments entail rezoning the Subject lands from a “Future Determination (FD) Zone” to a “Residential Eighth (R8) Zone” with site-specific exceptions to permit reduced side yard setbacks on townhouse Block A and E.
The single-family detached lot will be rezoned from “Future Determination (FD) Zone” to “Residential Fourth (R4) Zone”.
The zoning amendments proposed align with the objectives of the Official Plan, which designates the subject property as part of the “Built-Up Area” and categorizes it under “Low Density Residential.”
Such designations afford flexibility for residential developments, encompassing townhouses and single detached dwellings, without necessitating Official Plan Amendments.
As the proposal for zoning amendment progresses through the regulatory framework, it remains a focal point of deliberations within the community.
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