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LDA21-0442 Garneau 82 Avenue Rezoning

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Proposed Rezoning

The proposed rezoning coupled with an associated amendment to the Main Streets Overlay (see below) would allow for the development of a high-rise, mixed-use tower with the following characteristics:

A maximum podium height of 13.0 metres (approximately 3 storeys) and an overall maximum building height of 75 metres (approximately 22 storeys).

Pedestrian-oriented commercial space at ground level facing 82 (Whyte) Avenue NW with a residential tower above. Commercial uses allowed could include, but are not not limited to, general retail stores, health services, personal service shops (eg hairdressers, etc) and specialty food services.

A maximum tower floor plate area of 850 square metres.

Requiring any vehicle parking provided to be accessed from the rear lane and any surface or above-ground parking to be screened from view.

Note: While not the applicant’s current intent, the proposed CB3 Zone would also allow for an entirely commercial building. Should the applicant pursue a commercial-only building, the maximum height allowed would be reduced to 36 metres (approximately 8-10 storeys). The images below show two potential building shapes for this option.

 
Wow.

Lots of history within the Ukrainian Orthodox community with this building. My Uncle used to be the director when it was student housing.

Sad to see it go but there had been issues with the building for a while and the group who had owned it was wanting to get rid of it.
 
^we've got a thread for that:)
 
Oh, if there was ever a place for more density, this would be it. On a busy road, close to the University and several taller buildings nearby.

Of course, NIMBY's everywhere which is a big reason for housing shortages and sub optimal use of space, longer commutes, urban sprall, etc... All the things our city says it is trying to avoid.
 
This looks like a spicy rezoning in Garneau heading to the next Public Hearing. 23/28 survey responses were opposed. It's on the site of the 1TEN, which is a low rise with furnished student oriented housing on 82 Ave and 110 street.
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NIMBYs gonna NIMBY I guess, but city council can pick apart simple anti-development rhetoric from the actual relevant concerns brought up.
 
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