Waterloo, ON — Activa Holdings Inc., a prominent developer, has applied to amend zoning regulations for a proposed development located at Roy Schmidt Road and Conservation Drive in the Beaver Creek Meadows Community of Waterloo.
The proposed changes aim to facilitate the creation of a mixed residential community comprising between 195 and 342 residential units.
These units will include single detached, semi-detached, townhouse dwellings and multiple/mixed-use dwellings.
The proposed development plan encompasses several key features, including a future development block, park, trails, and a road network.
In response to the city’s zoning regulations, Activa Holdings Inc. seeks to rezone the land from its current designation to a combination of residential zones (R5, R8, R9, RMU-20) and parks and recreation (OS1).
Substantial revisions have been made to the original draft plan of subdivision. Park Block 21 is now proposed as an extension of the existing park, and connections to Conservation Drive via Street Two and Street Three have been removed.
Various blocks have been adjusted and consolidated to accommodate the expanded park and eliminate street connections.
Additionally, minor adjustments, such as the widening of Conservation Drive and the identification of frontages for each block, have been made to the plan.
The proposed residential units are categorized into different zones based on the desired housing types and densities.
For instance, Blocks 1 through 10 are proposed to be zoned as Residential Five (R5), allowing for single-detached and semi-detached dwellings.
Blocks 11-17 and 24 are designated as Residential Eight (R8), while Block 18 is proposed to be zoned Residential Nine (R9) to accommodate more intensive, low-rise built forms.
Furthermore, Block 19 is designated as Residential Mixed-Use-20 (RMU-20), aiming to permit both residential and mixed-use buildings.
The zone also includes provisions for three additional building types: Back-to-Back Townhouse Buildings, Stacked Back-to-Back Townhouse Buildings, and Live-Work Buildings.
City staff have suggested alternative subdivision designs to expand the existing park and address grading issues, which have been considered and analyzed by the development team.
The proposed zoning amendments align with the city’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law (2018-050) and the Beaver Creek Meadows District Plan.
Site-specific performance standards have been proposed to ensure consistency with the district plan and address the unique characteristics of the site.
Notably, setbacks, building heights, and amenity space provisions have been tailored to meet the requirements of the development.
As the application progresses through the review process, Activa Holdings Inc. remains committed to working closely with city planners, agencies, and stakeholders to ensure that the proposed development meets the needs of the community while adhering to all regulatory requirements.
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