Niagara Falls council has approved an official plan and zoning bylaw amendment to facilitate the development of two large apartment towers in the city’s north end. The proposed 295-unit project by Legion Heights Niagara Inc. at 2430 St.
Paul Ave., at Mountain Road, will feature two towers, one 15 storeys and one 19 storeys tall. The vacant 1.
4-hectare parcel of land had previously been designated residential in accordance with the city’s official plan, which permits a maximum building height and density of 10 storeys. At council Tuesday, the applicant requested to place the lands under a new special policy area to increase the maximum building height. In a report from staff, council was told the proposed height increase was “appropriate and supportable” and is compatible with surrounding land uses.
As well, the development conforms to provincial, regional, and city policies and would utilize existing municipal infrastructure and services. “I believe this is a really good development,” Coun. Mona Patel said.
“It’s beautiful. It fits into the surroundings.” Council heard from several residents concerned about the project, most notably about an increase in traffic volumes.
Coun. Victor Pietrangelo agreed the issue regarding an increase in traffic is concerning. “There is going to be more traffic on the road, there’s no doubt,” he said, adding Mountain Road is “really becoming a thoroughfare,” particularly with large trucks.
“There’s no reason why .