Proposed Settlement Reached on Multi-Tower Residential Rental Development at Former Holland Park Site in Burlington
"This project will bring much needed rental units – including family-sized units – to Burlington, along with a public park and other community amenities. The City’s existing Official Plan does not include a height limit in this area. That said, we are directing this kind of development to areas around our GO stations and major transit corridors. This will help us accommodate new population growth mandated by the Province, while also preserving our established neighbourhoods and maintain a variety of housing choices in Burlington." -- Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward
*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington.
Burlington, Ont. — March 25, 2022 — The City of Burlington has reached a proposed settlement regarding planning appeals related to a proposed development by Brookfield Properties, InterRent REIT and CLV Group Inc. The proposed development involves lands at 2269, 2243 Fairview Street & 864 Drury Lane which is situated at the northwest corner of Fairview Street and Drury Lane near the Burlington GO Station.The development contemplated by the settlement would consist of a multi-tower residential development on lands within the City’s Urban Growth Centre (UGC) where City Council has directed high-density growth to occur. Growth is primarily to occur in the City’s UGC and the three Major Transit Station Areas (MTSA); lands near the Burlington GO Station, Appleby GO Station and Aldershot GO Station.The proposed towers would accommodate a range of purpose-built rental units including 3-bedroom units which will provide urgently needed new rental housing supply in Burlington which are encouraged through the City’s Official Plan and the City’s Housing Study currently underway.The site plan for phase 1 of the development of the site is for two buildings, 33 and 37 stories in height containing a mix of 1, 2- and 3-bedroom units; 100% of the units in these buildings will be rental units. Phase 2 of the development will include two additional towers of 33 and 35 stories, with 100% of the units in those buildings being rental units.The development contemplated in the settlement will promote accessible linkages for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users with multi-modal access to the Burlington GO Station.The development also includes private open space for the residents of the buildings and the dedication of land for a public park adjacent to Fairview Street.The City of Burlington and Brookfield Property REIT, Inter Rent REIT and CLV Group Inc. will seek approval for this proposed settlement from the Ontario Lands Tribunal (OLT) at a hearing scheduled for May 6th.City Planning staff’s review of the development and rationale for supporting the development contemplated by the proposed settlement has been released by Council and posted on the City’s webpage.
"Our City requires more housing to welcome new residents and those who wish to make Burlington home. Focused development around Major Transit Station Areas, including near the Burlington GO Station in Ward 2, will offer strong connections to transit, expanded green space and access to amenities that support a high quality of life. This settlement is intended to expedite expanded housing supply that is diversified and anchored around provincial planning estimates. City staff and Council will continue to work towards the best planning outcomes for this site." -- Ward 2 Councillor Lisa Kearns, City of Burlington
Links and Resources:
- Fairview LP - 2243, 2269 Fairview St. and 864 Drury Lane - City of Burlington
- Mayor’s Monday Mailbag – July 26, 2021 – What can you tell us about the high-rises proposed at the former Holland Park site?
- Burlington Mayor & Ward 2 Councillor Joint Statement on High-Rises Proposed at the Former Holland Park Site
--*Posted by John Bkila, Mayor's Media and Digital Communications Specialist