The Carleton Tavern on Parkdale Avenue will be torn down and rebuilt as part of a proposal to build a 38-storey residential tower in Hintonburg.
According to planning documents, Taggart and Stantec Consulting Ltd. propose to redevelop a 38,072-square-foot property at 340 Parkdale Ave., just north of Parkdale Park and the Parkdale Public Market.
The proposed mixed-use residential highrise would feature a six-storey L-shaped podium — built around the Carleton Tavern building — and contain 465 units. It would also include a four-level underground parking garage with 322 parking spaces.
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In the design brief, the applicants said the surrounding neighbourhood is “highly walkable” and “transit supported,” adding that the project would “meaningfully (contribute) to Ottawa’s housing supply by introducing a substantial number of new units in a range of sizes suited to diverse household needs.”
In addition to residential, the proposal calls for 5,640 square feet of ground-floor commercial space and 3,251 square feet of restaurant area, as well as an open plaza and courtyard.
According to the planning rationale for the proposal, the site is owned entirely by Taggart and is occupied by retail stores and a warehouse, as well as the Carleton Tavern, which the design brief describes as a “long-standing community landmark.”
Due to age, structural deterioration and required site remediation, the brief proposes demolishing the original tavern and rebuilding it entirely.
It added that the tavern would be the “massing anchor” for the development and would remain a free-standing structure.
“The new Tavern will re-establish the prominent corner facade, while the northern portion, originally a simple stucco volume with limited openings, will be reimagined as a contemporary extension,” the brief said.
“This allows for improved activation, increased transparency, and opportunities for public art consistent with the artistic expression historically found on the block. The surrounding plaza and courtyard are organized to reinforce the Tavern’s place within the neighbourhood without overstating its architectural significance.”
The planning rationale added that, during pre-application consultation, city heritage staff confirmed they would not recommend that city council add the Carleton Tavern to the city’s Heritage Register or designate it as a heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act.
“The owner expressed their interest in commemorating the tavern through efforts to maintain a similar type use and presence on site,” the document said. “The proposed conceptual development includes a new two-storey restaurant building that will have a similar look and function as the existing Carleton Tavern.”
