409 Brant - Proposed Zoning Changes

No. This is the same Reserve Properties Ltd. project for 401, 403, 405, 409, 411 and 413 Brant St., 444, 448 and 450 John St. and 2002 and 2012 James St.

This a new application for the same development. All of the items that will be permitted in their previous approved application do not change. They have asked for some additional zoning amendments for specific items in the development. They are asking for permission to:

• Reduce the parking rate (overall number of parking spaces),
• Reduce the parking stall dimensions,
• Reduce the second-floor height from 3.8m to 3.7m,
• Reduce setbacks to the parking structure and
• increase the overall building height from 65m to 66 m to make room for a mechanical penthouse.

Yes. The province has identified housing as a priority and Burlington’s Housing Strategy was approved by Council in June 2022. Everyone is welcome in Burlington. Burlington is a city where all current and future residents have access to the housing options that meet their needs at all stages of life, and that are attainable at all income levels.

While 401 Brant St. is not a designated heritage building, it is on the heritage registry. Non-designated heritage properties still have cultural heritage value or interest. As part of the development approvals for a 17-storey building, Reserve Properties must enter into a Residential Development Agreement. It requires a heritage easement to make sure that the heritage buildings at 401 Brant St. (Kelly’s Bake Shoppe) and 444 John St. are included in the development. The City anticipates further conversation with the landowner on this.

The landowners make the decision on when and how they ask their tenants to relocate to accommodate their development plans and timing. Any notices to vacate or eviction notices received by tenants are issued by the landowner.