WHAT’S GOING ON HERE?: Towers of 42 and 45 storeys proposed across from Hillcrest Mall

Buildings will have a combined total of 821 dwelling units

Yorkregion.com
March 8, 2021

The intersection of Yonge Street and 16th Avenue is shaping up to be one of the busiest areas in Richmond Hill, where multiple highrise development applications have been proposed.

The City of Richmond Hill has received applications of a high-density residential/commercial development of two towers, 42 and 45 storeys in the area of South Hill shopping centre, across from Hillcrest Mall.

JUST THE FACTS:

Who: Whitehorn Investments Limited, Stephen-Mitchell Realty Limited, 891566 Ontario Limited and Ledbrow Investments Ltd.

Where: 9301, 9325 and 9335 Yonge St.

What: The applications seek to permit a high-density mixed-use residential/commercial development comprised of two towers, 42 and 45 storeys in height connected by a five-storey podium, with a combined total of 821 dwelling units, 756 parking spaces, a gross floor area of 69,407.70 square metres (747,122.71 square feet), ground floor commercial uses, and a Floor Space Index of 8.78 on a portion of 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.

What you can do: 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, Ont., L4B 3P4, or fax to 905-771-2502.

Additional information about the applications may be obtained by contacting Leigh Ann Penner at 905-771-2462 or leighann.penner@richmondhill.ca

If you wish to be notified of the adoption, passing or refusal of the proposed Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment, you must make a written request to the City Clerk, The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill, 225 East Beaver Creek Rd., Richmond Hill, Ont., L4B 3P4 or by email at clerks@richmondhill.ca.