12-storey condo proposed for a Tim Hortons and plaza in Mississauga

A Tim Hortons and plaza could soon be replaced with a 12-storey condo building and townhouses in Mississauga.

The proposal for 799, 801, 803 and 805 Dundas St. E. came to the Planning and Development Committee yesterday (June 26). The property, on the northwest corner of Dundas Street East and Haines Road, is currently home to Tim Hortons, along with other restaurants, shops and services.

The owner, KJC Properties Inc., would like to redevelop the property to build a 12-storey condo building with commercial or retail space on the bottom floor and three blocks of three-storey townhouses.

The townhouses would be at the north side of the property while the condo tower would front Dundas Street, said Glen Broll with Glen Schnarr and Associates at the meeting.

The condo building includes 399 units with 13 junior one-bedroom units; 279 one-bedroom units; 88 two-bedroom units; and 19 three-bedroom units.

There would be 20 units in the townhouses with 18 three-bedroom units and two four-bedroom units.

The buildings would be condominium units not rentals.

There is no requirement for affordable housing on this property and they aren’t part of the plans, Broll said.

An underground parking lot and surface would provide 503 parking spaces.

The commercial space of 27,000 square feet will be reduced to 21,000 square feet, said Broll. And Ward 3 Councillor Chris Fonseca had some concerns about that.

“It seems a bit low,” said Fonseca.

Fonseca also said she was concerned about the businesses currently on the property as they are in high demand.

Councillors also hoped there would be more family units.

And home owners in the area were concerned about a loss of privacy, sunlight and traffic, said Athina Tagidou, on behalf of the Applewood Hills and Heights Residents’ Association.

Also, homeowners on Riley Court experienced flooding during construction of townhouses previously and hoped that wouldn’t happen again.

Broll said the developer is open to changes.

“We are ready to resubmit the plans,” said Broll.

No decisions are being made yet. An official plan amendment and rezoning applications need to be approved at future meetings for this project to proceed.

For further information, see the meeting here.