Executive summary
- The subject lands are known as 4063 Upper Middle Road and are adjacent to open space associated with the Shoreacres Creek Valley which is located immediately adjacent to the subject lands on the east side.
- An application has been made to amend the City’s Zoning By-law to change the zoning of the subject lands from a Development (D) Zone to a Residential High-Density Zone with a site-specific exception (RH3-508) to permit the development of an 8-storey residential building with 32 units, and ‘Open Space Zone (O2)’ to protect the natural heritage features associated with the adjacent watercourse.
- Planning Staff have reviewed the application in the context of the applicable policy framework.
- The development is consistent with policies of the Provincial Policy Statement and conforms to the policies of A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, Halton Region’s Official Plan, the City’s Official Plan (1997, as amended) and the City of Burlington New Official Plan (2020).
- Technical and public comments received for this application have been considered in the evaluation of the proposed development.
- As such, Planning Staff are recommending approval of the application for a Zoning By-law Amendment for the subject lands.
Climate implications
- The proposed development contributes to the intensification of the City’s urban area and will introduce additional residents to a location that is within reasonable proximity to parks, neighbourhood conveniences and transit services.
- As such, the proposed development supports reduced automobile trip lengths, transit usage, and consequently reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
- Furthermore, while the proposed development increases the amount of impervious surface on the subject site, it ensures that the natural heritage features associated with Shoreacres Creek are protected and put into public ownership.
- The proposed development will therefore maintain the climate resilience of properties upstream and downstream from a stormwater and drainage perspective.