1031-1045 Ridgewood Drive
Ridgewood Drive Developments LP (a subsidiary of Wesgroup Properties) has applied to develop this site.
The application as submitted proposes 32 owned townhomes in five three-storey buildings with parking for 64 vehicles in an underground parkade (56 for residents and eight for visitors), plus 83 bicycle storage spaces.
A previous detailed application for this site was closed in 2018 when Council voted not to adopt it.
Status and progress updates
Previously
March 30 - April 18, 2022 — Public information meeting (virtual)
The applicant hosted a public information meeting, which we require as part of the application process. The public information meeting is a chance to learn more about the proposal, ask questions, and share your thoughts. This meeting was held virtually.
January 19, 2022 — Detailed application
Staff received the detailed application and started reviewing it.
Additional proposal details
Site overview
The site is located at the southeast corner of Ridgewood Drive and Ayr Avenue, and is currently occupied by four single-family homes. The Grosvenor mixed-use development is across the street to the west, Amica Seniors Living is to the south, and single family homes are to the east, southeast, and north.
Current land use designation
The Official Community Plan (OCP) currently designates this site Residential Level 2: Detached Residential (RES2).
Additional requirements
If this project proceeds, it will require rezoning and an OCP amendment. It will also require a development permit for:
- Form and character of commercial, industrial, and multi-family development
- Energy and water conservation and greenhouse gas emission reductions
Proposed size
The proposed floor space ratio (the building's total floor area in relation to the size of the lot) is 1.19.