WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? Two highrises proposed near Leslie and Elgin Mills in Richmond Hill

Application seeks permit for 617 apartments, 33 townhouses, 740 parking spots

Yorkregion.com
Nov. 22, 2021
Yoyo Yan

A high-density residential development has been proposed for two apartment buildings of 27 and 31 storeys in height near Leslie Street and Elgin Mills Road in Richmond Hill.

JUST THE FACTS

Who: Leslie Elgin Developments Inc.

Where: 0 John Birchall Rd.

What: A request has been received to amend the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw for lands at the address above. The applications seek to permit a high-density residential development comprised of two apartment buildings connected by a four-storey podium. The proposed development would include a total of 617 apartment dwelling units, 33 townhouse dwelling units (within the base podium) and 740 parking spaces.

What next: Complete development applications have been received by the City of Richmond Hill. A public meeting will be scheduled and held at a later date, with formal notice being provided to nearby residents.

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, Ontario, L4B 3P4, or fax to 905-771-2502.

Contact: Additional information about the application may be obtained by contacting the assigned planner, Sandra DeMaria, at 905-747-6312 or sandra.demaria@richmondhill.ca.

If you wish to be notified of the passing or refusal of the proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment, you must make a written request to the City Clerk.