Official Plan Amendment: The current land use designation on the subject properties is “Commercial Corridor” in the City of Windsor Official Plan. The applicant is requesting that land use to be changed to “Residential”.
Zoning By-law Amendment: The subject properties are located within “Commercial District 2.1” (CD2.1) zones within Zoning By-law 8600, as amended. The applicant is requesting that Zoning By-law 8600 be amended to a site specific “Residential District 3.1 (RD3.1)” with the following site specific special provisions:
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Maximum Building Height of 16 m whereas Zoning By-law 8600 permits a Maximum Building Height of 14 m;
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Minimum Front Yard Depth (Edgar Street) of 3 m whereas Zoning By-law 8600 requires a Minimum Front Yard Depth of 6 m; and,
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Minimum Landscape Open Space of 29% whereas Zoning By-law 8600 requires a Minimum Landscape Open Space of 35%.
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A Screening fence minimum 1.8 metres in height and landscaping shall be installed along the westerly lot line.
The report recommends that the items included in Recommendation 3 be referred to the site plan approval process.