843 Dorchester Ave

843 Dorchester is a contemporary 9 unit, 2.5-storey building designed to integrate into the existing community. Suites range in size from 720 sq.ft. to 882 sq.ft. all with 2 bedroom layouts. Located in Winnipeg’s Little Italy, fine dining, public parks, local bakeries & grocers are all with-in walking distance. 843 Dorchester is designed to integrate with the neighborhood while offering modern, functional living spaces and encouraging sustainable, active transportation choices.

Key Features:

• All Units have Private Entrances: All suites are self contained and will offer direct street access providing a sense of privacy and convenience.

• Active Transportation-Friendly Design: Each suite has a dedicated indoor bike storage space to promote active transportation.

• Prime Location: Situated in close proximity to major bus routes, the building ensures convenient access to public transit and connectivity to the city.

• Contributes to the community: 843 Dorchester will feature a car share location providing a flexible transportation solution to indivuals and families in the community.

Zoning Overview:

843 Dorchester is a 6,022 sq. ft. lot (approximately 120’ x 50’), currently zoned R1-S.

The proposal involves a rezoning to RMF-M and associated variances to construct a 2.5-storey, 9-unit residential building with a 2,860 sq. ft. footprint. The structure will feature a peaked roof with an approximate height (mid point) of 31’.

Five 23’ parking stalls will be provided on site with 1 stall dedicated to a car share off the rear lane. Interior bike storage will be provided in each suite.

The East side yard will be 4’ with a 6’ & 4’ wood fence separating in from the adjacent residential. The West side yard (Wentworth) will be 4’ on the main floor and buffered by street edge landscaping. Additionally, the parking will be buffered from Wentworth by a 3’ planting strip and an ornate metal picket fence. The rear yard (Public Lane) will be 30’ and the front yard (Dorchester) will be 25’ with street edge landscaping.

Community and Planning Considerations:

The requested variances and conditional use have been discussed with city planning officials and are considered the minimum requirements to facilitate the proposed design. The project aligns with modern urban design principles while enhancing the neighborhood’s streetscape. This development reflects a commitment to thoughtful planning and sustainable design, balancing the need for increased housing with the preservation of community character and scale.

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