KITCHENER — The proposed redevelopment at 288-292 Lawrence Avenue, led by Up Consulting Inc. on behalf of the owner, MSEE Inc., aims to transform the site into a three-storey apartment building containing 18 one-bedroom rental units.
The project will replace two existing detached residential buildings currently located on the site.
The property spans 1,626 square metres and is situated within Kitchener’s Built-Up Area, northeast of the intersection of Lawrence Avenue and Paulander Drive.
The surrounding neighbourhood features a mix of low and medium-density residential developments, institutional uses, and commercial establishments.
The site is conveniently located within walking distance of two Grand River Transit bus stops, which provide direct connections to Kitchener’s Central Station ION stop and other transit routes.
The one bedroom units will range in size from 483 to 522 square feet.
The development will feature 18 surface parking spaces, including one Type A barrier-free parking space.
Outdoor and indoor amenity spaces will also be provided, and the project includes a bike storage room capable of accommodating 18 bicycles.
The building design incorporates modern features such as street-facing terraces, balconies, and a landscaped buffer to enhance privacy for neighbouring properties.
In order to accommodate the development, the applicant has submitted an Official Plan Amendment application to redesignate the site from “Industrial Employment Area” to “Community Area” and “Mixed Use.”
Additionally, a Zoning By-law Amendment application has been submitted to rezone the property from “Employment One (EMP-1)” to “Mixed Use One (MIX-1).”
The rezoning is required to permit multiple dwellings on the site, which are allowed within the MIX-1 zone.
The proposed development complies with most zoning standards but seeks relief from certain requirements.
The ground floor of the building is proposed to be three metres high, which is less than the 4.5 metres required in the MIX-1 zone.
The parking ratio for the development is also reduced, with one parking space per unit proposed, including visitor parking.
The reduction is justified by the site’s proximity to public transit and is supported by a parking study that highlights the alignment of the development with transit-oriented principles.
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