Update December 8, 2025
A site plan application has been submitted through ePlans and circulated.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Planner, Michal Stolarczyk at michal.stolarczyk@mississauga.ca or (905) 615-3200 X5519 .
Update April 25, 2025
File A98.25, Ward 3, 4100 Ponytrail Dr. and 1850 Rathburn Rd. E
Update: April 2025
Background
A development proposal located at 4100 Ponytrail Drive and1850 Rathburn Road East was approved by City Council in March 2016 to permit two new apartment buildings (15 and 12 storeys in height) in addition to the existing two existing 18 storey apartment buildings with a maximum density (Floor Space Index) of 1.6. The Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law were subsequently approved by Council on April 25, 2018.
What is Being Proposed Now?
The applicant is proposing to construct one, 25 storey, rental apartment building close to the Ponytrail Drive frontage instead of the two previously approved apartment buildings of 12 and 15 storeys. Since the new development proposal does not comply with the existing Zoning By-law, the applicant (Forest Park Circle Ltd.) has submitted a minor variance application (File: ‘A’ 98/25) requesting the following changes:
- A building footprint partially outside of the proposed Building D envelope whereas By-law 0225-2007, as amended, requires building footprints to be located entirely within the proposed Building D envelope
- A building setback of 23.00 m (approx. 75.46 ft.) between the existing Building B and the proposed Building D whereas By-law 0225-2007, as amended, requires a minimum building setback of 23.50 m (approx. 77.10 ft.) between the existing Building B and the proposed Building D
- A front yard setback of 3.00 m (approx. 9.84 ft.) whereas By-law 0225-2007, as amended, requires a minimum front yard setback of 7.50 m (approx. 24.61 ft.)
- A building height of 25 storeys whereas By-law 0225-2007, as amended, permits a maximum building height of 15 storeys
The first three requested variances relate to setbacks and building envelope alignment. The last variance relates to the request to build one 25 storey rental apartment tower.
Why Now?
According to the applicant, although approvals were granted in 2018, the project did not move forward due to a number of factors, including:
- Market conditions
- The owner’s decision to prioritize underground parking repairs for the existing rental buildings
- Broader construction costs and interest rate challenges
- COVID-19 related delays
The applicant has indicated that, based on current market conditions, and with the recent, time-limited changes that City Council made to the Development Charges By-law and new Rental apartment building incentives, the owner is able to construct a new rental apartment building on site.
The applicant has advised that this approach is more economically feasible for them at this time and that they are aiming to begin construction later this year.
Why a Minor Variance vs a Rezoning application?
Minor variance applications take significantly less time than a rezoning application. Under the provisions of the Planning Act, any property owner has the right to apply for a minor variance or a rezoning application. In either case, municipalities are obligated to process complete applications. The Committee of Adjustment will evaluate whether the proposed changes meet the four tests under Ontario’s Planning Act, those being:
- Is the variance minor in nature?
- Is it desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land?
- Does it maintain the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law?
- Does it maintain the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan?
Why is this new proposal being considered at the Committee of Adjustment?
The applicant believe that the proposal meets the four tests and has provided the following justification:
- The overall maximum density (Floor Space Index) remains unchanged at 1.6 which does not exceed the previous approval and therefore, meets the intent of the existing zoning by-law amendment
- The combined building massing reduces the number of buildings on site and will result in the same amount of floor area (or less)
- All technical studies and reports submitted in support of the original development proposal remain applicable and valid
- The project will deliver new rental housing which supports Council’s housing priorities
Ultimately, the Committee of Adjustment will consider whether the application satisfies the four tests and will make a decision on the minor variance application.
Next Steps
The minor variance application is currently under review by City Departments and commenting agencies. Comments from these departments and agencies, along with comments from the public will be considered by the Committee of Adjustment prior to making a decision on the proposal.
Residents can share their comments and feedback on the minor variance application with the Committee of Adjustment in writing or in person.
City staff are available to answer any questions you may have about the application.
Public Meeting Details
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider the minor variance application on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The hearing will take place both in person at the Mississauga Civic Centre, Council Chambers, and virtually. Members of the public are encouraged to participate or submit written comments. Details on how to participate or provide comments can be found in the public notice or on the City’s website. https://www.mississauga.ca/council/committees/committee-of-adjustment/
Update from Summer/Fall 2024
- the site is nearing the end of the current on-site works;
- while the project took longer than expected, most of works are completed;
- there is an area of disturbance between the two buildings that the applicant has been working to restore
- once this area is regraded, the machines which are being stored on-site will be demobilized/removed;
- the former tennis courts were recently used as temporary parking lots for the residents as the underground
- garages were being repaired and they are no longer needed for this purpose;
- There is no plan to reinstate this hard surface recreation area as it is in the location were they intend to start construction of the first building that we had approved in the rezoning application.
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File: SP 17-003 W3
Address: 1850 Rathburn Road West, West side of Ponytrail Drive, north of Burnhamthorpe Road East
Owner: Lormel Homes – John Taglieri
Applicant: Glen Schnarr & Associates
Proposal: Two new condominium buildings (12 & 15 storeys)
Two existing rental buildings to remain.
Status: Site plan close to approval.
Cycle 8 circulated November 20, 2023.
Comments released January 24, 2024.
Awaiting resubmission
Planner: Ashlee Rivet-Boyle
