WHAT’S GOING HERE?: Richmond Hill's Hillcrest Mall could be home to 26-and 29 storey apartment buildings

Buildings have been proposed in the north corner of Richmond Hill’s popular shopping centre

Yorkregion.com
October 5, 2020

Two highrise apartment buildings have been proposed in the northeast corner of one of Richmond Hill’s popular shopping destinations.

Two mixed-use rental apartment buildings -- 26 storeys and 29 storeys -- may take over the northeast portion of the parking lot where the now-closed Panera Bread restaurant use to sit.

JUST THE FACTS:

Who: Hillcrest Property Holdings Inc. and Montez Core Income Fund Limited

Where: 9350 Yonge St.

What: The high density residential development is comprised of two mixed-use rental apartment buildings that are 26 storeys and 29 storeys in height, 584 residential units, 575 parking spaces, a Gross Floor Area of 79,680 square metres (857,669 square feet), and an FSI of 4.73 on the subject lands.

How: The applicants have submit complete applications to amend the official plan and zoning bylaw for the subject lands.

What next: The applications have been circulated to city departments and external agencies for review and comment. A Council Public Meeting will be scheduled and held at a later date, with formal notice being provided pursuant to the statutory requirements of the Planning Act.

Any person wishing to submit written comments that will become part of the public record may do so by email to clerks@richmondhill.ca, or by mail to the City Clerk, The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill, 225 East Beaver Creek Rd., Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 3P4, or fax to 905-771-2502.

Contact: Additional information about the application may be obtained by contacting the assigned planner at 905-771-5563 or doris.cheng@richmondhill.ca.