108-118 Royal Avenue and 74-82 First Street

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Consultation has concluded


Project Update, June 2022: A Public Hearing was held on June 27, 2022, after which Council supported the bylaw adoptions (gave Third Reading) for the Heritage Revitalization Agreement and Special Development Permit.

Click here to view the Public Hearing and Council meeting recordings from June 27, 2022, and click here to read the Council package and all public correspondence received.


What's being proposed?

Heritage Revitalization Agreement (HRA) and Special Development Permit (SDP) applications have been received which would allow for the development of a six (north side) to eight storey (south side) multiple unit residential building at 108 – 118 Royal Avenue and 74 – 82 First Street with 189 residential units with a total floor space ratio (FSR) of 3.29. The HRA would facilitate retention, on-site relocation, restoration, and protection of the Woods House (1890) at 82 First Street (within which 2 residential units are proposed), as well as the retention and off-site relocation of the Henderson House (1930) at 112 Royal Avenue.

The proposal provides:

  • a total of 25 three-bedroom units (13.2%) and 60 two-bedroom units (31.7%) which exceeds the family friendly housing requirements of 10% three-bedroom and 30% two - and three-bedroom units.
  • a total of 253 underground vehicle parking spaces as well as 236 long term and 12 short term bicycle parking spaces which meets bylaw requirements.

The proposed development would provide a dedication along the western property line to support the construction of a multi-use pathway from Cunningham Street to Royal Avenue, adjacent to Qayqayt Elementary School, and would also provide an enhanced sidewalk (2.5 metre) along Royal Avenue and a mid-block connection between First and Windsor Streets. The applicant has proposed to purchase a portion of Windsor Street which functions as a City lane. This land sale would allow the applicant to shift the building to the east, allowing space for the multi-use pathway adjacent to the school.

Click here to view drawings of the proposed development.


How can I engage?

There have been multiple opportunities for the public to provide feedback through the application review process. The process included applicant-led consultation and review by City committees. The review process has been iterative and revisions were considered, based on consultation feedback, throughout the process.

A Public Hearing was held on June 27, 2022, after which Council voted to support the application. All opportunities for engagement with this application are now complete


Project Update, June 2022: A Public Hearing was held on June 27, 2022, after which Council supported the bylaw adoptions (gave Third Reading) for the Heritage Revitalization Agreement and Special Development Permit.

Click here to view the Public Hearing and Council meeting recordings from June 27, 2022, and click here to read the Council package and all public correspondence received.


What's being proposed?

Heritage Revitalization Agreement (HRA) and Special Development Permit (SDP) applications have been received which would allow for the development of a six (north side) to eight storey (south side) multiple unit residential building at 108 – 118 Royal Avenue and 74 – 82 First Street with 189 residential units with a total floor space ratio (FSR) of 3.29. The HRA would facilitate retention, on-site relocation, restoration, and protection of the Woods House (1890) at 82 First Street (within which 2 residential units are proposed), as well as the retention and off-site relocation of the Henderson House (1930) at 112 Royal Avenue.

The proposal provides:

  • a total of 25 three-bedroom units (13.2%) and 60 two-bedroom units (31.7%) which exceeds the family friendly housing requirements of 10% three-bedroom and 30% two - and three-bedroom units.
  • a total of 253 underground vehicle parking spaces as well as 236 long term and 12 short term bicycle parking spaces which meets bylaw requirements.

The proposed development would provide a dedication along the western property line to support the construction of a multi-use pathway from Cunningham Street to Royal Avenue, adjacent to Qayqayt Elementary School, and would also provide an enhanced sidewalk (2.5 metre) along Royal Avenue and a mid-block connection between First and Windsor Streets. The applicant has proposed to purchase a portion of Windsor Street which functions as a City lane. This land sale would allow the applicant to shift the building to the east, allowing space for the multi-use pathway adjacent to the school.

Click here to view drawings of the proposed development.


How can I engage?

There have been multiple opportunities for the public to provide feedback through the application review process. The process included applicant-led consultation and review by City committees. The review process has been iterative and revisions were considered, based on consultation feedback, throughout the process.

A Public Hearing was held on June 27, 2022, after which Council voted to support the application. All opportunities for engagement with this application are now complete