142 Queenston Street

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Decision

December 2025

At the December 8 City Council meeting, Council approved the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for 142 Queenston Street. The Notice of Decision is available under the Documents tab on this webpage in addition to the approved by-laws and draft plan conditions.

Council’s decision approved the proposal as shown on the site plan illustrated below, kept an existing Holding Provision requiring the land to be remediated for residential purposes, and added a new Holding Provision requiring the Valleyview Road extension to be constructed before the fifth tower can be built.

Update

November 2025

The public meeting for the proposal at 142 Queenston Street was held at Council on November 17. At the meeting, Council referred back to staff the following request for a refreshed recommendation regarding the Official Plan amendment, Zoning By-law amendment and Plan of Subdivision Approval Conditions for 142 Queenston St, and that staff meet with the Mayor, Ward Councillors and the CAO to determine how the City can work with the developer to achieve a recommendation that works for all parties and report back to Council at the Dec. 8 City Council meeting.

Proposal

The City of St. Catharines has received applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision for the lands addressed as 142 Queenston Street (former St. Catharines General Hospital site).

The received applications are from a new applicant and contain a new proposal that is different from the proposal received by the City in 2022.

The amendments are requested to permit a proposed development consisting of 9 residential towers, with each tower having a height of 24 storeys. A total of 2,443 residential units are proposed, with up to 2,360 square metres of commercial on the ground floor facing Queenston Street.

The lands would be subdivided into 4 blocks with Valleyview Road being extended through the site to connect with Queenston Street at Prince Street. A total of 2991 parking spaces have been proposed as a mixture between underground and structured parking.

The site plan (below) illustrates the layout of the proposed development. Click the image to open the site plan.

The City’s Official Plan currently designates the subject lands Medium Density Residential. The applicant has requested an Official Plan Amendment to re-designate the portion of lands over the private development to Mixed Use to permit the proposed uses, height and density. The Official Plan Amendment also requests to re-designate the proposed trail and parkland area between the rear of the private development and Oakdale Avenue to Parkland and Open Space.

The City’s Zoning By-law currently zones the subject lands Medium Density Residential with Special Provision 82 and Holding Provision H1 (R3-82-H1). The applicant has requested a portion of the lands over the private development be rezoned to High Density Mixed Use, with a new Special Provision over Block 1 and Block 2 (M3-187 and M3-188) and to remove the Holding Provision over the subject lands. The Zoning By-law amendment further requests to rezone the potion of the lands over the proposed trail and parkland area between the rear of the private development and Oakdale Avenue to Minor Green Space (G2). The requested Zoning By-law amendment will permit the proposed uses, height and density, and provide site-specific provisions for building setbacks, lot frontage, and parking.

Public Engagement

The Public Engagement period for this proposal has closed. The City hosted an in-person public open house on October 8, 2025 at Connaught Public School. The presentations, as well as project renderings, reports, studies and more, are available in the Links tab under Plans and Other Documents (access the folder title 142 Queesnton Street).

Decision

December 2025

At the December 8 City Council meeting, Council approved the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for 142 Queenston Street. The Notice of Decision is available under the Documents tab on this webpage in addition to the approved by-laws and draft plan conditions.

Council’s decision approved the proposal as shown on the site plan illustrated below, kept an existing Holding Provision requiring the land to be remediated for residential purposes, and added a new Holding Provision requiring the Valleyview Road extension to be constructed before the fifth tower can be built.

Update

November 2025

The public meeting for the proposal at 142 Queenston Street was held at Council on November 17. At the meeting, Council referred back to staff the following request for a refreshed recommendation regarding the Official Plan amendment, Zoning By-law amendment and Plan of Subdivision Approval Conditions for 142 Queenston St, and that staff meet with the Mayor, Ward Councillors and the CAO to determine how the City can work with the developer to achieve a recommendation that works for all parties and report back to Council at the Dec. 8 City Council meeting.

Proposal

The City of St. Catharines has received applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision for the lands addressed as 142 Queenston Street (former St. Catharines General Hospital site).

The received applications are from a new applicant and contain a new proposal that is different from the proposal received by the City in 2022.

The amendments are requested to permit a proposed development consisting of 9 residential towers, with each tower having a height of 24 storeys. A total of 2,443 residential units are proposed, with up to 2,360 square metres of commercial on the ground floor facing Queenston Street.

The lands would be subdivided into 4 blocks with Valleyview Road being extended through the site to connect with Queenston Street at Prince Street. A total of 2991 parking spaces have been proposed as a mixture between underground and structured parking.

The site plan (below) illustrates the layout of the proposed development. Click the image to open the site plan.

The City’s Official Plan currently designates the subject lands Medium Density Residential. The applicant has requested an Official Plan Amendment to re-designate the portion of lands over the private development to Mixed Use to permit the proposed uses, height and density. The Official Plan Amendment also requests to re-designate the proposed trail and parkland area between the rear of the private development and Oakdale Avenue to Parkland and Open Space.

The City’s Zoning By-law currently zones the subject lands Medium Density Residential with Special Provision 82 and Holding Provision H1 (R3-82-H1). The applicant has requested a portion of the lands over the private development be rezoned to High Density Mixed Use, with a new Special Provision over Block 1 and Block 2 (M3-187 and M3-188) and to remove the Holding Provision over the subject lands. The Zoning By-law amendment further requests to rezone the potion of the lands over the proposed trail and parkland area between the rear of the private development and Oakdale Avenue to Minor Green Space (G2). The requested Zoning By-law amendment will permit the proposed uses, height and density, and provide site-specific provisions for building setbacks, lot frontage, and parking.

Public Engagement

The Public Engagement period for this proposal has closed. The City hosted an in-person public open house on October 8, 2025 at Connaught Public School. The presentations, as well as project renderings, reports, studies and more, are available in the Links tab under Plans and Other Documents (access the folder title 142 Queesnton Street).

CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

In addition to the legislative public meeting, the City is welcoming any comments or questions on the proposed applications. Please share any input, or ask the senior planner any questions or clarifications in the form below.

  • Share If the project goes forward, how does the city plan to integrate the influx of additional vehicle and pedestrian traffic in the area? on Facebook Share If the project goes forward, how does the city plan to integrate the influx of additional vehicle and pedestrian traffic in the area? on Twitter Share If the project goes forward, how does the city plan to integrate the influx of additional vehicle and pedestrian traffic in the area? on Linkedin Email If the project goes forward, how does the city plan to integrate the influx of additional vehicle and pedestrian traffic in the area? link

    If the project goes forward, how does the city plan to integrate the influx of additional vehicle and pedestrian traffic in the area?

    Ratherbefishin asked 2 months ago

    The application includes a Traffic Impact Study, which provides a technical analysis of anticipated traffic and road impacts. This study is currently under review by City staff to evaluate any required upgrades to the road network. A few upgrades that have already been determined include the extension of Valleyview Road out to Queenston Street across from Prince Street, and the upgrade of the traffic signal at Prince Street and Queenston Street from a 3-way signalized intersection to a 4-way signalized intersection.

  • Share Has a traffic study been done to ensure that Queenston Street and surrounding roads can handle the increased volume of traffic from such a large development? Is any land being set aside for greenspace? on Facebook Share Has a traffic study been done to ensure that Queenston Street and surrounding roads can handle the increased volume of traffic from such a large development? Is any land being set aside for greenspace? on Twitter Share Has a traffic study been done to ensure that Queenston Street and surrounding roads can handle the increased volume of traffic from such a large development? Is any land being set aside for greenspace? on Linkedin Email Has a traffic study been done to ensure that Queenston Street and surrounding roads can handle the increased volume of traffic from such a large development? Is any land being set aside for greenspace? link

    Has a traffic study been done to ensure that Queenston Street and surrounding roads can handle the increased volume of traffic from such a large development? Is any land being set aside for greenspace?

    Mike.Deinhart asked 2 months ago

    The applicant has submitted a Traffic Impact Study which is being reviewed by City staff. The study is included in the “Plans and other documents” link on this page. Regarding green space, a trail and a parkland area have been proposed between the rear of the private development and Oakdale Avenue.

  • Share I hope it will be affordable rentals. Is it going to be rentals? on Facebook Share I hope it will be affordable rentals. Is it going to be rentals? on Twitter Share I hope it will be affordable rentals. Is it going to be rentals? on Linkedin Email I hope it will be affordable rentals. Is it going to be rentals? link

    I hope it will be affordable rentals. Is it going to be rentals?

    Northwind asked 2 months ago

    The applicant has indicated all units will be rentals. At the Open House held on October 8th, the developer indicated that some of the one-bedroom units may be rented out at a rate of $1,700 per month, plus water and utilities. 

  • Share Will public art be incorporated and required with this build? on Facebook Share Will public art be incorporated and required with this build? on Twitter Share Will public art be incorporated and required with this build? on Linkedin Email Will public art be incorporated and required with this build? link

    Will public art be incorporated and required with this build?

    Hannahhe asked 3 months ago

    No public art has been identified as part of the proposal and is not generally a requirement for development in the City.

  • Share I am glad to see that bicycle racks have been proposed along the side of the building facing onto Queenston street. It looks like they should be highly visible to future residents, or at least I hope so. Since the developer has requested rezoning of parts of the property to mixed-use, how much space on the ground floor might be available for businesses? Is the amount of proposed parking spaces (2991) mandated by the city or requested by the developer? on Facebook Share I am glad to see that bicycle racks have been proposed along the side of the building facing onto Queenston street. It looks like they should be highly visible to future residents, or at least I hope so. Since the developer has requested rezoning of parts of the property to mixed-use, how much space on the ground floor might be available for businesses? Is the amount of proposed parking spaces (2991) mandated by the city or requested by the developer? on Twitter Share I am glad to see that bicycle racks have been proposed along the side of the building facing onto Queenston street. It looks like they should be highly visible to future residents, or at least I hope so. Since the developer has requested rezoning of parts of the property to mixed-use, how much space on the ground floor might be available for businesses? Is the amount of proposed parking spaces (2991) mandated by the city or requested by the developer? on Linkedin Email I am glad to see that bicycle racks have been proposed along the side of the building facing onto Queenston street. It looks like they should be highly visible to future residents, or at least I hope so. Since the developer has requested rezoning of parts of the property to mixed-use, how much space on the ground floor might be available for businesses? Is the amount of proposed parking spaces (2991) mandated by the city or requested by the developer? link

    I am glad to see that bicycle racks have been proposed along the side of the building facing onto Queenston street. It looks like they should be highly visible to future residents, or at least I hope so. Since the developer has requested rezoning of parts of the property to mixed-use, how much space on the ground floor might be available for businesses? Is the amount of proposed parking spaces (2991) mandated by the city or requested by the developer?

    Aspen asked 3 months ago

    The submitted plans show flex commercial/residential space, which could contain up to 2,360 square metres of ground floor commercial space along Queenston, which includes a commercial unit proposed facing Oakdale, which is proposed at 108.5 square metres.

    The City's Zoning By-law establishes the minimum required number of parking spaces based on the proposed use. In the proposed mixed-use development, the overall minimum requirement is 2,549 parking spaces. This is at a rate of 1 parking space per residential unit (minus the first 4 units for each building) and 1 parking space per 20 square metres of Gross Leasable Floor Area for commercial space. There are no zoning regulations for this property implementing a maximum number of parking spaces.

    As part of their applications, the applicant has requested the Zoning By-law regulation be amended to permit a minimum parking requirement of 0.8 spaces per residential unit for residents and 0.05 spaces per residential unit for visitors. No amendments have been requested to the commercial parking rate.

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    parking commercial space
  • Share Will the residential units be condos or apartments? on Facebook Share Will the residential units be condos or apartments? on Twitter Share Will the residential units be condos or apartments? on Linkedin Email Will the residential units be condos or apartments? link

    Will the residential units be condos or apartments?

    Becky McCormick asked 3 months ago

    The developer has indicated the residential units are proposed to be rental apartment units.

  • Share Would any of the residential units fall under the following: Gear To Income Affordable Housing Accessible Units Additionally, what percentage of the parking would be designated accessible parking? Thank you. on Facebook Share Would any of the residential units fall under the following: Gear To Income Affordable Housing Accessible Units Additionally, what percentage of the parking would be designated accessible parking? Thank you. on Twitter Share Would any of the residential units fall under the following: Gear To Income Affordable Housing Accessible Units Additionally, what percentage of the parking would be designated accessible parking? Thank you. on Linkedin Email Would any of the residential units fall under the following: Gear To Income Affordable Housing Accessible Units Additionally, what percentage of the parking would be designated accessible parking? Thank you. link

    Would any of the residential units fall under the following: Gear To Income Affordable Housing Accessible Units Additionally, what percentage of the parking would be designated accessible parking? Thank you.

    EchoM asked 3 months ago

    The developer hasn’t shared any rental rates for the proposed units yet. In an apartment building, a minimum of 15% of the total units will need to be accessible in accordance with the Ontario Building Code (which would be 367 units of the proposed 2,443). For parking, 3% of the total spaces required need to be accessible, which means this development will need to provide 81 accessible parking spaces.

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