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A Public Hearing was held on February 22, 2021, after which Council approved the application.

What's being proposed?

An application has been received to regularize and expand the non-conforming commercial use of the building through a Heritage Revitalization Agreement with a side and rear addition and a new basement.

Zoning Bylaw relaxations would be required to allow:

  • the commercial use;
  • increased density;
  • increased site coverage;
  • reduced front, rear (existing) and side yard setbacks (right side existing);
  • reduced parking; and
  • to maintain the existing parking space configuration.

To provide flexibility and support for the continued commercial use, the following uses would be allowed:

  • business and professional offices,
  • cafés and restaurants (excluding drive-in/drive-through restaurants),
  • personal service establishments (excluding dry cleaning establishments, electrical appliance repair shops and launderettes), and
  • retail stores (excluding convenience stores that are open past 10:00 p.m. or before 7:00 a.m.).

Additionally, the site currently includes a residential unit, which would continue to be permitted.

Sign Bylaw relaxations would also be required to allow commercial signage and the re-creation of the historic roof sign. In exchange, the building would be restored and legally protected through a Heritage Designation Bylaw.

Click here to view drawings of the proposed development.


How can I engage?

There are multiple opportunities for the public to provide feedback through the application review process. The process typically includes applicant-led consultation, review by City committees, and City-led consultation. The review process is iterative and revisions are considered, based on consultation feedback, throughout the process.

A Public Hearing was held on February 22, 2021, after which Council approved the application. All opportunities for engagement with this application are now complete.


A Public Hearing was held on February 22, 2021, after which Council approved the application.

What's being proposed?

An application has been received to regularize and expand the non-conforming commercial use of the building through a Heritage Revitalization Agreement with a side and rear addition and a new basement.

Zoning Bylaw relaxations would be required to allow:

  • the commercial use;
  • increased density;
  • increased site coverage;
  • reduced front, rear (existing) and side yard setbacks (right side existing);
  • reduced parking; and
  • to maintain the existing parking space configuration.

To provide flexibility and support for the continued commercial use, the following uses would be allowed:

  • business and professional offices,
  • cafés and restaurants (excluding drive-in/drive-through restaurants),
  • personal service establishments (excluding dry cleaning establishments, electrical appliance repair shops and launderettes), and
  • retail stores (excluding convenience stores that are open past 10:00 p.m. or before 7:00 a.m.).

Additionally, the site currently includes a residential unit, which would continue to be permitted.

Sign Bylaw relaxations would also be required to allow commercial signage and the re-creation of the historic roof sign. In exchange, the building would be restored and legally protected through a Heritage Designation Bylaw.

Click here to view drawings of the proposed development.


How can I engage?

There are multiple opportunities for the public to provide feedback through the application review process. The process typically includes applicant-led consultation, review by City committees, and City-led consultation. The review process is iterative and revisions are considered, based on consultation feedback, throughout the process.

A Public Hearing was held on February 22, 2021, after which Council approved the application. All opportunities for engagement with this application are now complete.

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