Category Archives: Active Development Files

115 Watson Parkway North

December 12, 2024

File number OZS24-015 The Zoning By-law Amendment is proposed to permit a mixed-use residential and commercial development comprised of four apartment buildings with 928 dwelling units ranging in height from 9 to 14 storeys, 31 on-street townhouse units, 170 back-to-back townhouse units (1,129 dwelling units in total), 2,818 square metres of at-grade commercial space, a neighbourhood park and conservation of natural heritage system lands. Notice Complete Application and Public Meeting – December 2024 Associated Reports and materials Cover Letter – Oct 25, 2024 Planning Justification Report – Oct 25, 2024 Arborist Report – Oct 1, 2024 Architectural Package – Sept 13, 2024 B2B with basement floor plans & renderings – Apr 20, 2023 Commercial Function Study – Oct 17, 2023 Community Engagement Report – Jul… Continue reading 115 Watson Parkway North


Residents can now build up to four housing units on a property in Guelph

December 11, 2024

Gentle density will provide more housing options while maintaining small-town charm of Guelph neighbourhoods Guelph, Ont., December 11, 2024 – Homeowners and developers in Guelph can now build up to four housing units on a property — a type of development known as gentle density. Yesterday, City Council approved Official Plan and Zoning bylaw amendments that will allow for more diverse and affordable options for housing, such as fourplexes, in low-rise neighbourhoods. “Gentle density is one of many ways that Guelph is helping improve housing supply and affordability,” said Krista Walkey, General Manager of Planning and Building Services. “By allowing more diverse housing options like fourplexes, we can help more residents find a place to call home — from first-time homebuyers to those looking for… Continue reading Residents can now build up to four housing units on a property in Guelph


Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (draft)

November 1, 2024

About the project Guelph’s Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program will provide financial incentives for developers and homebuilders for the rehabilitation of the city’s existing housing supply into affordable purpose-built rentals and build new affordable rental and ownership units. Notice of public meeting Additional information Information about the project can be found on haveyoursay.guelph.ca/affordable-housing-cip. Documents relating to the proposed Community Improvement Plan and financial incentives for affordable housing projects will be available at guelph.ca/agenda on October 31, 2024.


725 Imperial Road

September 5, 2024

File number OZS24-004 Rezone the subject lands from “Service Commercial” (SC) to a site-specific “Service Commercial” (SC-XX) zone under City of Guelph Zoning By-law (2023)-20790, to permit the development of a six-storey hotel. Notice of Complete Application – September 2024 Associated reports and materials Rendering Covering Letter – March 2024 Arborist Report – April 2023 Building Elevations and Floor Plans – December 2023 Conceptual Servicing Plan – August 9 2024 Existing Conditions, Grading, and Servicing Plans Functional Servicing and SWM Design Report – August 9 2024 Geotechnical Investigation – 2023.02 Geotechnical Report – August 7 2024 Landscape Design – March 2024 Noise Report Study – March 2024  Phase I ESA – August 6 2024 Phase II ESA August 2024 Planning Justification Report – March 2024… Continue reading 725 Imperial Road


8 Mitchell Street

August 30, 2024

File number OZS24-011 An application to rezone the subject lands from “Neighbourhood Institutional” (NI) to a site-specific “Low Density Residential ” (RL.1-XX) zone under City of Guelph Zoning By-law (2023)-20790, to permit the development of four semi-detached dwelling units. Notice of Complete Application & Public Meeting – August 2024 Public Meeting Report – September 2024 Notice of Deferral Decision Meeting – October 2024 Notice of Decision Meeting – December 10, 2024 Decision Report – December 2024 Associated reports and materials City Zone Change Submission Letter – June 2024 Draft ZBA and Schedule A – June 2024 Geotechnical Investigation – March 2024 Grading & Servicing Plans Rev. 2 – June 2024 Noise Study – June 2024- reduced Phase One ESA – March 2024 – reduced Planning… Continue reading 8 Mitchell Street


26-40 Carden Street and 27-39 Macdonell Street

July 30, 2024

File number OZS24-012 The Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are proposed to permit the development of a 14 storey building with 120 residential units and 595 square metres of at grade commercial space. Notice Complete Application and Public Meeting – July 2024 Staff Report Public Meeting – August 2024 Associated reports and materials Cover Letter – May 2024 Architectural Drawings – May 2024 Development Engineering Feasibility Report – May 2024 Geotechnical Report – May 2024 Heritage Impact Assessment – May 2024 Parking Study – May 2024 Phase 1 & 2 ESA – May 2024 Planning Justification Report – May 2024 Sun and Shadow Study – May 2024 Transportation Letter – Loading – June 2024 Urban Design Brief – May 2024 Waste Survey Report –… Continue reading 26-40 Carden Street and 27-39 Macdonell Street


Guelph Innovation District Block Plans 1 and 2

June 13, 2024

Cultural Heritage Resource Evaluation Report – May 2024 Concept Plan – April 2024 Environmental Impact Study – April 2024 Engineering Master Servicing Plan – April 2024 Hydrogeological Report – April 2024 Guelph Innovation District 1 and 2 – Phase One Environmental Site Assessment Report – March 2023 Planning Justification Report – April 2024 Proposed Block Plan – April 2024 Stage 2 Archaeological Assessment ARIO Turfgrass – May 2017 Survey – April 2024 Sustainability Report – April 2024 Traffic Impact Study – May 2024 Urban Design Guidelines – April 2024 For more information [email protected]


Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan officially incorporated into the City’s Official Plan

March 14, 2024

Guelph, Ont., March 14, 2024 – The City has worked over multiple years with several interested parties to bring the Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan from concept to reality. In May 2022, Council approved Official Plan Amendment No. 79 (OPA 79) for the Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan. On Friday, February 16, 2024, following negotiations and Tribunal-led mediation, an amended version of OPA 79 was submitted for approval to the Ontario Land Tribunal, and on March 6, 2024, the of the Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan. The City was able to file with the Ontario Land Tribunal after reaching a consensus position with the assistance of a team of Tribunal-appointed mediators. The amended OPA 79 is supported by all appellants who had appealed the plan. Amended plan maintains key policies and… Continue reading Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan officially incorporated into the City’s Official Plan


1 Clair Road East – Pre-submission

January 2, 2024

Pre-submission This new process provides the opportunity for applicants to work with city staff to resolve issues prior to deeming applications complete. The applicant is proposing to redevelop the eastern portion of the subject lands (approximately 2.2 hectares of the 5.295 hectares) with a mixed-use development containing approximately 721 dwelling units and 1,850 square metres of commercial gross floor area.  Five towers which range in height from 10 to 14 storeys are proposed atop four buildings.  At-grade commercial space is proposed along Clair Road East, and along the northern portion of the Farley Drive private road extension.  A 0.13-hectare public park is proposed to front on Poppy Drive East and Hawkins Drive. Associated reports and materials Pre-submission 1 – December 2023 Cover Letter – December… Continue reading 1 Clair Road East – Pre-submission


601 Scottsdale Drive

December 1, 2023

File number OZS24-007 The Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are proposed to permit a second phase of the development (Phase 2) on the vacant portion of the subject property. Phase 2 consists of two, seven-storey buildings with 489 residential suites geared to students attending the University of Guelph. Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting – June 2024 Staff report-Public Meeting – June 2024 Decision Meeting Report – November 2024 Associated reports and materials Cover Letter – April 25, 2024 Architectural Plans – April 22, 2024 Arborist Report – September 25, 2023 Civil Plans – March 28, 2024 Functional Servicing and SWM Report – September 22, 2023 Functional Servicing and SWM Report Addendum – April 24, 2024 Geotechnical Investigation – September 22, 2023 Landscape… Continue reading 601 Scottsdale Drive


585 Hanlon Creek Boulevard

August 8, 2023

File number OZS23-006 To permit a recreational facility. Notice of Complete Application Public Meeting Decision – August 2023 Staff Report-Public Meeting and Decision – September 2023 Associated Reports Site Plan  Rendering Floor Plan Planning Rationale For more information Eric Rempel [email protected]


785 Gordon Street

May 12, 2022

File number OZS22-005 A complete application has been submitted from GSP Group on behalf of 2371633 Ontario Inc. to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for the lands municipally known as 785 Gordon Street. The applicant proposes to develop a 10-storey mixed use building containing 389 residential units and 600 square metres of commercial space on the ground floor. Notice of Rescheduled Public Meeting – July 11, 2022 Public Meeting Report-June 2022 Staff Report- July 11, 2022  Notice of Decision Meeting – September 12, 2022 Staff Decision Report – September 2022 Associated reports and materials Cover Letter-March 2022 Final Planning Justification Report-March 2022 Angular Planet Elevations 1 Elevations 2 Existing Conditions Plan(Site Survey) Commercial Function Assessment-March 2022 Functional Servicing & Stormwater Management Report-March 2022… Continue reading 785 Gordon Street


1242-1270 Gordon Street and 9 Valley Road

July 8, 2020

A proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit the development of a residential block containing two, 12-storey apartment buildings with a total of 377 apartment units, a park block and an open space block. Continue reading 1242-1270 Gordon Street and 9 Valley Road


220 Arkell Road

February 5, 2020

File number OZS19-017 A revised Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment have been received to create lots and blocks for 33 single detached dwellings and 64 stacked/ cluster townhouses (97 units total).  A park block, walkway/emergency access blocks, a stormwater management block, an open space block, and two ecological linkage blocks are also proposed. Notice of Complete Application – February 2020 Notice of Public meeting to 220 Arkell Road – May 27, 2020 Notice of Revised Application_- April 2023 Notice of Revised Application – February 2024 Revised Application – February 2024 Cover Letter – February 2024 Conceptual SWM Plan – December 2023 Conceptual Servicing Plan – December 2023 Draft Plan of Subdivision – October 2023 EIS Addendum 2 Memo – February 2024 Response… Continue reading 220 Arkell Road


35, 40 and 55 Silvercreek Parkway South

January 20, 2020

File number OZS19-016 A mixed use subdivision is proposed on the 16.5 hectare site, with approximately 6,500 square metres of commercial floor space, 772 townhouse and apartment units, together with a park, an urban square, a storm water management facility and a public street network. Notice of Complete Application – January 2020 Notice of Public Meeting – March 2020 Public Meeting Report – March 2020 Notice of Revised Application – November 2020 Notice of Revised Application-January 2022 Notice of Revised Application -_October 2022 Associated reports & materials First Submission March 2020 Community Energy Initiative & Net Zero Commitment Letter Draft Plan Subdivision Silvercreek Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Geotechnical Review Hydrogeological Assessment Noise and Vibration Feasibility Study Planning Report Scoped Environmental Impact Study Addendum Silvercreek… Continue reading 35, 40 and 55 Silvercreek Parkway South


68-76 Wyndham Street South

December 23, 2019

File number OZS19-013 Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications are proposed to permit the development of a 4-storey apartment building with 9 units as well as a separate duplex building. Notice of Complete Applications and Public Meeting – January 2020 Public Meeting Report – January 2020 Notice of Revised Application – June 2022 Associated reports and materials 1st submission – January 2020 Conceptual Grading Drainage & Site Servicing Plan Conceptual Site Plan & Elevations (2) Detailed Noise Study Functional Servicing Report & Stormwater Management Report Legal Survey Phase One Environmental Assessment Planning Justification Report – Rev.01 – November 2019 Topographic Survey Urban Design Brief Co-Living Proposal (Rev.01) 2nd submission – May 2022 Urban Design Brief-May 2022 Site Plan Angular Plane Diagram Functional Servicing… Continue reading 68-76 Wyndham Street South


1871 & 1879 Gordon Street

November 6, 2019

File Number OZS19-011 This Zoning By-law Amendment Application is to change the zoning from the current “Agricultural” (A) under the former Township of Puslinch Zoning By-law 19/85 to a specialized “High Density Apartment” (R.4B-?) Zone with site specific provisions. The applicant is proposing to redevelop the subject lands to a six (6) storey, 43 unit apartment building. Notice of Complete Application & Public Meeting – November 2019 Public Meeting Report – December 2019 Notice of Revised Application – March 2021 Associated reports and materials Second submission – 2021 Environmental Site Assessment Reliance Letter – March 2021 Phase One Environmental Site Assessment Revised – February 2021 Stormwater Management & Functioning Servicing Report – March 2021 Hydrogeological Study – February 2021 Traffic Impact Study Addendum – March… Continue reading 1871 & 1879 Gordon Street


190-216 Arkell Road

December 5, 2018

File number OZS18-008 The intent of the application is to permit a residential subdivision comprised of stacked cluster townhouses along Arkell Road and on-street townhouses along a new public road that would eventually connect from Arkell Road at Summerfield Drive to Dawes Avenue. A stormwater management block is proposed on site as well as a conservation lands block that would function as a buffer to the wetland on the northwesterly side of the site. Notice of Complete Application – December 2018 Notice of Public Meeting  – January 2019 Public Meeting Report – January 2019 Notice of Revised Applications – December 2021 Notice of Revised Applications – May 2023 Notice of Revised Application – August 2024 Associated reports and materials Fifth Submission – August 2024 Cover Letter… Continue reading 190-216 Arkell Road


75 Dublin Street North

September 29, 2016

 2016 City Initiated Zoning and Official Plan Amendments for 75 Dublin Street North A complete application has been received to amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 75 Dublin Street North. The subject property is currently designated “Mixed Use 2” in the Downtown Secondary Plan. The purpose of the proposed Official Plan Amendment is to permit a maximum building height of five (5) storeys whereas a maximum building height of four (4) storeys is currently permitted for the subject property. File number OP1706 Notice of Public Meeting – February 27, 2018 Public Meeting Council Report – February 27, 2018   Letter from applicant requesting additional OPA provisions – March 13, 2018 Notice of Revised Application and Decision Meeting – April 18, 2018… Continue reading 75 Dublin Street North


46, 47 and 87 Hyland Road

March 2, 2016

File Number 23T-16501 and ZC1601 The revised proposed Draft Plan of Residential Subdivision would subdivide the property to allow the creation of 16 single detached lots. The purpose of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone the subject site from the current UR (Urban Reserve) Zone and WL (Wetland) Zone to the R.1B (Residential Single Detached) Zone. Revised Submission 2020 Notice of Revised Application – December 2020  Draft Plan Stormwater Management Report – August 2020 Grading Drainage Functioning Servicing Report – August 2020 Revised Submission 2018 Notice of Resubmission – June 2018 Hydrogeology Study – March 2018 Stormwater Management Report- January 2018 Draft Plan Grading and Servicing Plan Environmental Impact Study – March 2018 Original Submission 2015 Notice of Complete Application – February 25, 2016… Continue reading 46, 47 and 87 Hyland Road


20 and 37 Cityview Drive North

January 14, 2013

Proposed Plan of Subdivision to create 261 Dwelling Units. Proposed Zoning Amendment to rezone subject lands from UR, FL and R.1 and R.2 Zones to R.3B-7, R.4A, P.1, P.2 and WL Zones Continue reading 20 and 37 Cityview Drive North