Council Public Meeting Tuesday February 25, 2025 at 7pm
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On the Agenda:
The applicant is seeking approval of Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to permit a high density residential development to be comprised of three towers (12, 22 and 28 storeys in height), with a density of 5.5 FSI and 801 apartment dwelling units
A statutory Council Public Meeting took place on May 19, 2021 to consider Amendment applications to permit an eight (8) storey mid-rise residential building on 45 Observatory Lane. The owner subsequently acquired the abutting property to the east (51 Observatory Lane) and submitted the subject Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment applications that apply to both properties.
Key Messages:
September 25, 2024: The City of Richmond Hill Council endorsed four Strategic Direction Reports (SDRs), the Parking and Transportation Demand Management Strategy for Developments (PTDMS), and the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Consultation and Engagement Plan (CZBL).
December 10, 2024: The Staff Report SRPBS.24.124 was discussed at a Council Public Meeting concerning the Comprehensive Zoning By-law (CZBL) for various key development areas and local centers.
Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) Action Plan: The CZBL drafting for the Yonge and Carrville/16th Avenue KDA, Newkirk Local Centre, and Village Local Centre are part of the City’s HAF Action Plan to increase housing supply, including affordable housing.
Post-December 10, 2024: The CZBL drafting was revised to include additional areas like Bernard Key Development Area and various Mixed-Use Corridors. The Richmond Hill Centre's portion will be addressed in the future.
Current Status: A draft of the CZBL for the City’s Centres and Corridors is appended to the latest report for comments and feedback from Council and the public, adhering to Planning Act requirements.
Public Comments:
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Delegations:
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