75 homes proposed on industrial land at Richmond and St. Luke go to committee Monday

A plan for 75 homes on industrial land at Richmond Street and St. Luke Road goes to a City committee Monday. Staff recommend approval of 24 semi-detached homes and 51 townhomes in Ward 5. Council has the final say.

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A plan for 75 homes on industrial land at the southwest corner of Richmond Street and St. Luke Road goes to Windsor's Development and Heritage Standing Committee on Monday, Nov. 2, at 4:30 p.m. The land is in Ward 5.

The plan

The applicant, 14493559 Canada Inc., proposes a plan of subdivision with 24 semi-detached homes and 51 townhomes on 2.16 hectares, according to City report S 108/2026. The plan also includes a new street off Richmond Street and a block for a stormwater pond. All parking would be in attached garages.

The change it needs

The land is designated Business Park and Industrial in the City's Official Plan. Homes are not allowed there, so the plan needs an Official Plan amendment to Residential, a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision approval.

What staff recommend

Planning staff recommend approval. The applicant's planning report says the land is not viable for future industrial or employment use and that removing it will not hurt the City's ability to handle forecast job growth. Staff say they agree the proposal is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement. The zoning would carry a holding provision until the subdivision is registered.

Trees, traffic and servicing

The tree inventory counted 52 trees, and none is identified for preservation. The report says 76 replacement trees are required. A traffic study estimates 542 vehicle trips a day and concludes the roads can handle them. City engineering accepted the servicing report.

Earlier versions

Earlier concepts shown at open houses in 2022 and 2023 covered more land and had up to 276 units, including mid-rise buildings. The current plan is limited to the corner and contains only homes.

What happens next

The committee makes a recommendation, and City council has the final say.