The proposed development by Katasa Group, at 770 and 774 Bronson Avenue & 557 Cambridge Street South, consists of a 26-storey high-rise residential building and nine storey podium along Bronson Avenue and extending west to Cambridge Street South, stepping down to four (4) storeys adjacent to the low-rise neighbourhood. A total of 328 units are proposed within the building which is to be constructed in two phases.
The subject property is currently split-zoned. The properties at 774 Bronson and 557 Cambridge Street South are currently zoned “Arterial Mainstreet, Subzone 1, Exception 2003, Schedule 296 (AM1[2003] S296)”. The lands at 770 Bronson are currently zoned “Arterial Mainstreet, Subzone 10, Exception 2373 (AM10[2373])”.
Both sites were previously rezoned through site-specific Zoning By-law Amendments by separate entities. The lands at 774 Bronson and 557 Cambridge Street were originally rezoned in 2012 to establish the site-specific permissions and permit a 12-storey building along Bronson Avenue. In 2017, the new owner of the lands further revised the site-specific permissions for the lands to revise the site-specific schedule and modify other zoning requirements while continuing to permit a 12-storey building. The lands at 770 Bronson were rezoned in 2017 to permit a 6-storey mixed-use building on the site. The two sites have now been acquired by Katasa Group and are being planned as a singular development.
The first phase, abutting Bronson Avenue would include the high-rise component and would include 224 units – 73 intended for students and 153 standard dwelling units. The ground floor of this phase includes two distinct entry lobbies, and over 700 square metres of amenity spaces that include a theatre room, study rooms, music rooms, 2 lounges, and a gym. The ground floor will also feature a small retail space, intended for a coffee shop, with direct public access from Carling Avenue at the north facade of the building.
The second phase, which would extend to Cambridge Street South, would consist of 104 standard dwelling units. The development provides 174 underground vehicular parking spaces, including 22 spaces reserved for visitors, and 348 bicycle parking spaces. A total of 2,642 square metres of amenity area is provided within the building.
Architect: Figurr Architects
Development application:
https://devapps.ottawa.ca/en/applications/D07-12-21-0108/details
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