85 to 89 Columbia St W and 300 Hemlock St

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Application to amend zoning for 85-89 Columbia St. W. and 300 Hemlock St.

Changes to the Official Plan and the Zoning Bylaw for this location are required before a permit can be issued. This means that they submit an application that is reviewed by city planners and other agencies plus city council before anything can be built.

MHBC Planning is proposing to build an 8-storey mixed-use building with a height of 27.5 metres.

Zoning bylaw changes requested include :

  • build a tower set back 2.0 metres above the planned podium where a minimum of 3.0 metres is required
  • allow balconies of the tower to extend and align with the podium façade
  • allow parking around the building and not just behind it

View the documents submitted by the development company under Supporting Documents on this page for more details and drawings.

Building height, units, housing types

Tallest tower: 8 storeys

Number of units: 136

Unit sizes: mix of one, two and three bedrooms

Housing types: 1778 rentals, 1682 condominiums, 96 townhouses

Non-residential units

Four commercial units

Parking

Parking: 77

Bicycle parking: 38

You can provide feedback to the planning department, and it will be shared with the council, or ask a question to learn more about this application.

Images are provided by the applicant and may not reflect the final design approved by the Planning Department.

Application to amend zoning for 85-89 Columbia St. W. and 300 Hemlock St.

Changes to the Official Plan and the Zoning Bylaw for this location are required before a permit can be issued. This means that they submit an application that is reviewed by city planners and other agencies plus city council before anything can be built.

MHBC Planning is proposing to build an 8-storey mixed-use building with a height of 27.5 metres.

Zoning bylaw changes requested include :

  • build a tower set back 2.0 metres above the planned podium where a minimum of 3.0 metres is required
  • allow balconies of the tower to extend and align with the podium façade
  • allow parking around the building and not just behind it

View the documents submitted by the development company under Supporting Documents on this page for more details and drawings.

Building height, units, housing types

Tallest tower: 8 storeys

Number of units: 136

Unit sizes: mix of one, two and three bedrooms

Housing types: 1778 rentals, 1682 condominiums, 96 townhouses

Non-residential units

Four commercial units

Parking

Parking: 77

Bicycle parking: 38

You can provide feedback to the planning department, and it will be shared with the council, or ask a question to learn more about this application.

Images are provided by the applicant and may not reflect the final design approved by the Planning Department.

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    • how the proposal affects the immediate surroundings
    • the proposal’s fit with the city’s goals and priorities
    • any changes you feel are needed to address your concerns

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