Grocery store could be built on Bank Street, near Lansdowne Park
Carys Mills, Ottawa Citizen
Published on: July 10, 2014, Last Updated: July 10, 2014 5:24 PM EDT
A Glebe retail development, which may include a grocery store, is being proposed close to Lansdowne Park on Bank Street.
Developer Canderel Realties Inc. wants to build a two-storey building at 890-900 Bank St., near Holmwood Avenue, beside bagel store Kettleman’s Co.
The existing Beer Store and auto centre on the site would be knocked down. The new building’s ground floor would include a Beer Store location, other retail and restaurants. “A larger-format retailer is proposed for the second storey, such as a grocery store,” states the application that was filed to the city late last month.
An underground parking garage would have 62 spots, which is a reduction from the required 100 spaces, according to the application. There will also be on-street parking on Bank and side streets, the developer says.
A bylaw amendment would be required for the reduced number of parking spots and a reduced corner side yard setback.
“Street parking is available and could be added on Bank Street and Thornton Avenue, and the site is conveniently accessible by active transportation,” the application says.
A “small outdoor patio” is being contemplated for street level on Bank, although that would require a separate application to the city.
“The proposed development will intensify a site with surface parking and automobile-oriented uses that is underutilized and not in conformity with the Traditional Mainstreet designation,” the application says.
If approved, the development will be close to the Lansdowne redevelopment, which will include a Whole Foods and LCBO that are due to open in November.
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