805 Boyd Street (Queensborough Landing Shopping Centre)

Aerial view of Queensborough Landing Shopping Center.

Project Update, January 28, 2025: Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8411, 2025 was presented to Council on Monday, January 27(External link), 2025 and was given First, Second, and Third Readings. The bylaw will be referred to the Ministry of Transportation and Transit prior to being brought back to Council for consideration of adoption.

What's being proposed?

The applicant is looking to expand the permitted land uses on 805 Boyd Street (Queensborough Landing Shopping Centre site) in order to attract new tenants and businesses. Proposed new land uses include: amusement arcade, microbrewery, winery, and distillery, cottage brewery, trade and commercial schools, overnight animal boarding, delivery and express facilities, courier service, car washing establishment, retail stores - including the sale of used goods. A zoning text amendment to the C-10 Large Format Commercial Districts would be needed to allow these proposed land uses. 805 Boyd Street is the only property with this zoning.

The proposal satisfies the Queensborough Community Plan land use designation of (QC) – Queensborough Commercial by providing complimentary uses that are:

1. are consistent with those typically found in similar highway commercial and/or commercials service areas,
2. are considered to be complementary to existing commercial uses on site,
3. are not anticipated to create land use conflicts with surrounding existing uses or future uses contemplated by the Official Community Plan.

As the proposal does not propose any exterior changes to the buildings, no Development Permit is required.

Note: This is one of two separate applications underway at the Queensborough Landing Shopping Centre site (805 Boyd Street). Click here for information about Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment, rezoning and Development Permit applications that would facilitate the development of a four-storey self-storage building in the southeastern corner of the site.

How can I engage? 

City-led consultation took place from June 7 to June 28, 2023 and included an online survey. Residents and businesses within 100 m. (328 ft.) of the project were notified of opportunities to submit feedback. A total of 12 survey responses were received, which voiced a mix of support and opposition. Key themes gathered during public consultation are summarized in the table below:

A summary of the feedback received was presented to Council when they considered this zoning text amendment application. Click here(External link) for the consultation summary report.