Application Summary – D01-01-26-0002 & D02-02-26-0003
TL;DR
The proposal seeks to redevelop the block at 340 Parkdale with a 38-storey residential tower containing around 465 apartments, four levels of underground parking, ground-floor retail and lobby spaces, and a publicly accessible plaza, replacing the existing low-rise building and requiring both an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment.
Key Points
- 38-storey residential tower above a multi-storey podium.
- ~465 dwelling units, with very few three-bedroom units (~1%).
- ~322 underground parking spaces across four levels (~0.69 per unit).
- Garage access from Spencer Street.
- Publicly accessible plaza proposed along Parkdale frontage.
- Requires both an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment.
Full Analysis
Location & Context
- Project at 340 Parkdale Avenue, bounded by Parkdale, Armstrong, Hamilton, and Spencer.
- Currently occupied by a low-rise building (Carleton Tavern) that is proposed to be retained or integrated into the redevelopment.
Building & Land Use
- 38 storeys of mixed residential uses above a multi-storey podium.
- The lower podium is oriented toward the Parkdale streetscape frontage with active uses.
- Requires both an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for the proposed height and density.
Residential Units
- Approximately 465 dwelling units total.
- Unit mix includes very few three-bedroom units (~1%).
Parking & Vehicular Access
- Four levels of underground parking with roughly 322 car spaces (~0.69 spaces per unit).
- Primary garage access proposed from Spencer Street.
Bicycle & Amenity Space
- Indoor resident and visitor bicycle parking provided.
- Residential amenities include indoor and outdoor spaces above podium levels.
Public Realm
- A publicly accessible plaza proposed at grade along Parkdale.
- Landscape imagery submitted shows potential plaza enhancements: distinctive paving, seating, planters, and art features.
- Imagery indicates the space is intended to function as informal public space.
Noise Study
A detailed traffic noise study was submitted alongside the application to address expected noise impacts from Parkdale Avenue. It identifies noise mitigation requirements including ventilation systems, wall and window sound ratings, and warning clauses.
Note: this is a technical noise study — it is not a full Transportation Impact Assessment (TIA).