Proposed Residential Development – Southeast Corner of Knapton Avenue & Cedar Street
The Town of Ajax is in receipt of development applications, submitted by Firmland (Cedar) Inc., proposing the development of 20, 3-storey back-to-back townhouse dwellings with a private condominium lane. The subject property is municipally known as 3-73 Cedar Street and is located at the southeast corner of Cedar Street and Knapton Avenue. The lands affected by the proposed development are located on vacant portion of 3-73 Cedar Street, sited at the northwest of the lands.
The purpose of the Official Plan Amendment is to re-designate portions of the subject lands from Low Density Residential designation to the Medium Density Residential designation to permit an increase in density. The purpose of the Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone the lands with site-specific Exceptions to permit back-to-back townhouse dwellings and set development standards to facilitate the proposed development. The purpose of the Draft Plan of Condominium is to establish the necessary blocks and common elements condominium tenure for the proposed development.
The Zoning By-law Amendment also addresses the existing 36 rental townhouses with a private lane on the subject lands. The Zoning By-law Amendment will address existing legal nonconforming setbacks and deficiencies created by an associated Land Division application.
The proposed development pertains to the vacant portion of lands municipally known as 3-73 Cedar Street, located at the southeast corner of Knapton Avenue and Cedar Street.
Get Involved
A Statutory Public Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 7 p.m. This public meeting is being held electronically and will be livestreamed for public viewing at ajax.ca/live. You can make a representation to Council on the proposed development in the following ways:
How to Participate
1. Written Submission
Written submissions may be provided for Council’s consideration before the meeting. Please submit your written comments before 12 p.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2022 by e-mail to Sean Jeffrey, Planner, at sean.jeffrey@ajax.ca. Alternatively, written submissions may be provided on the Town of Ajax website at imo.ajax.ca/cedarstreet.
2. Oral Submission
Oral submissions may be provided for Council’s consideration before the meeting. Please submit your oral comments before 12 p.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2022 by calling 905-619-2529, ext. 3270 and leaving your comments via voicemail message. Please state your full name, address, phone number, and an e-mail address in your message.
3. Participation in Zoom Meeting
To make oral representations at the meeting on livestream, you must pre-register with the Clerk’s office by contacting clerks@ajax.ca before 12 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Please include your full name, address, and a call-back number. You will be contacted by the Clerk’s office to confirm your participation and receive the online and call-in information before the meeting. Technical assistance may be provided to ensure that you are able to participate.
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Should you have any questions, please contact Sean Jeffrey, Planner, at sean.jeffrey@ajax.ca or 905-619-2529, ext. 3201.
