A local ownership group is looking to build a highrise tower on the south side Hazeldean Road, between Savage and Sweetnam drives, in Stittsville.
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A local ownership group is looking to build a highrise tower on the south side Hazeldean Road, between Savage and Sweetnam drives, in Stittsville.
In an application summary filed with the city, architecture firm Fotenn proposed the construction of two mixed-use towers of 19 storeys and 25 storeys, along with a four-storey low-rise apartment building at 5872-5884 Hazeldean Rd. and 7 Savage Dr. The site is owned by Ottawa’s Hazeldean Heights Inc.
The development would have 456 residential units, 438 square metres of ground-floor commercial space, 148 resident parking spaces and 86 visitor parking spaces in an underground parking garage.
In its planning rationale document, the applicant said it “intends to introduce a vibrant and modern development in the Stittsville neighbourhood, providing critical intensification and optimizing land use efficiency.”
Fotenn is proposing a zoning by-law amendment that would reduce the minimum number of required residential parking spaces, as well as those for visitor and commercial uses.
The Hazeldean site is currently occupied by an auto shop, while the Savage Drive location is occupied by a single detached home.
The planning rationale added that targeting increased development along Hazeldean Road is expected to encourage the development of more enhanced amenities to support the growing residential population.
“While typical of most suburban Ottawa communities, in comparison to Ottawa’s more established downtown communities, the Stittsville neighbourhood is not well served by amenities and services which are critical to the development of a complete community,” it said.
In August, Stittsville Coun. Glen Gower held an information meeting for residents about the proposal, during which he heard concerns about the height of the buildings, traffic impacts and affordability.
Since that meeting, changes have been made to the proposal, including the addition of a “right-out only” access onto Hazeldean Road, addressing traffic concerns.
According to Gower’s ward website, a representative from Hazeldean Heights Inc. told the Aug. 6 meeting that the group has “experience building low-rise developments, but would likely partner with or even sell the property to another builder/developer more experienced with larger-scale builds.”
Nearby, at 6310 Hazeldean Rd., Montreal firm Devmont lowered the height of its proposed 25-storey apartment building last April to 21 storeys from 25 after residents complained about the proposed building being too tall.
The application will be considered by the city’s planning and housing committee in late February.
