Settlement details that will amend the Site Plan

 

City Staff had concerns with the massing of the proposed building and its impact on neighboring properties and loss of mature tree canopy. The developer addressed Staff’s concerns and Council approved the settlement which was reached on September 15, 2025. The details involve some reductions to the footprint of the building and greater setbacks (more space from) property lines that will preserve trees. Note: the image above is the previous version of the Site Plan and does not yet incorporate the following settlement details.  

 

Details:  

 

• The proposed building footprint has been reduced, increasing the east side yard, front yard, and rear yard setbacks, resulting in a change to the proposed height of the building from three storeys to four storeys. The original proposal contained 4,892.5 m2 of above grade floor area and the revised concept proposes 5,656.9 m2: 

• Front yard setback increased from 3 metres to 6 metres. 

• Side yard setback (adjacent to 293 Fiddler’s Green Road) increased from 6 metres to 6.7 metres. 

• Side yard (could be perceived as a rear yard) (facing 300 Mapledene Drive) increased from 7 metres to 10.5 metres. 

  

• The number of units has increased from 59 to 67.   

  

• The east side yard setback has been increased from 7.0 metres to 10.5 metres to retain existing mature trees and to retain a buffer between the low-density residential uses and the proposed institutional use. 

  

• The north side yard setback, adjacent to 293 Fiddler’s Green Road, increased from 6.0 metres to 6.7 metres. The building and underground parking have shifted to the south, resulting in an increased setback from 2.2 metres to 3.0 metres, which enables the inclusion of a full 3.0 metre planting strip. 

  

• Trees located within the required road widening for Fiddler’s Green Road are now proposed to be retained. The applicant will work with City staff on the realignment of the public sidewalk to retain the trees, if deemed feasible. 

  

• A Holding Provision was applied to ensure that there is adequate servicing capacity to service the proposed development. 

  

• In addition to the site design modifications, the applicant has agreed to provide a tree compensation ratio of 2:1 for trees to be removed that cannot be replaced on the subject lands. This requirement has been included in the minutes of settlement and will be implemented through the future Site Plan process.