21 Merrymeeting Road

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This application is closed and the notice of registration was placed in the NL Gazette on January 3, 2025

The City received an application from The Physically Disabled Service Centre Inc. (The HUB) located at 21 Merrymeeting Road to convert office space into six (6) bedrooms with a common area and shared bathroom, laundry, and kitchen facilities. As per the Envision St. John’s Development Regulations, this is considered a Lodging House use. In accordance with Section 2 – Definitions of the Development Regulations, “Lodging House means a Dwelling Unit wherein accommodation is provided for between five (5) and sixteen (16) persons inclusive, in which kitchen and/or bathroom facilities are used in common by some or all the occupants.”

The HUB is located in the Residential Land Use District and in the Commercial Office (CO) Zone. Lodging House is not listed as a permitted or discretionary use in the CO Zone. The applicant is requesting a text amendment to add Lodging House as a Discretionary Use in the CO Zone, which would enable the proposed use.

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The City received an application from The Physically Disabled Service Centre Inc. (The HUB) located at 21 Merrymeeting Road to convert office space into six (6) bedrooms with a common area and shared bathroom, laundry, and kitchen facilities. As per the Envision St. John’s Development Regulations, this is considered a Lodging House use. In accordance with Section 2 – Definitions of the Development Regulations, “Lodging House means a Dwelling Unit wherein accommodation is provided for between five (5) and sixteen (16) persons inclusive, in which kitchen and/or bathroom facilities are used in common by some or all the occupants.”

The HUB is located in the Residential Land Use District and in the Commercial Office (CO) Zone. Lodging House is not listed as a permitted or discretionary use in the CO Zone. The applicant is requesting a text amendment to add Lodging House as a Discretionary Use in the CO Zone, which would enable the proposed use.

Review the materials on this page and provide your feedback or ask a question.

Return to Planning St. John's main page

This application is closed and the notice of registration was placed in the NL Gazette on January 3, 2025

Please use this space to ask questions regarding this application and we will provide an answer. All questions will be posted as submitted. Some questions may require coordination with internal departments and additional time may be needed to post a response. 

The Q & A section will remain open while the application is active. 

If you prefer to provide comments or questions using mail or email, please do so to the Office of the City Clerk, including your name and address, e-mail cityclerk@stjohns.ca or write to P.O. Box 908, St. John’s, NL, A1C 5M2. Be sure to include the name of the application in your submission. 



  • Share I got a notice in the mail that mentioned they have requested 'parking relief', can you clarify what that means, and if it will affect parking availability for existing residents? Echoing previous comments about concerns of safety, in a neighborhood with on street parking, being able to park near your house can help with peace of mind. There are near by bus stops where there are consistently beer cans and bottles in the morning. on Facebook Share I got a notice in the mail that mentioned they have requested 'parking relief', can you clarify what that means, and if it will affect parking availability for existing residents? Echoing previous comments about concerns of safety, in a neighborhood with on street parking, being able to park near your house can help with peace of mind. There are near by bus stops where there are consistently beer cans and bottles in the morning. on Twitter Share I got a notice in the mail that mentioned they have requested 'parking relief', can you clarify what that means, and if it will affect parking availability for existing residents? Echoing previous comments about concerns of safety, in a neighborhood with on street parking, being able to park near your house can help with peace of mind. There are near by bus stops where there are consistently beer cans and bottles in the morning. on Linkedin Email I got a notice in the mail that mentioned they have requested 'parking relief', can you clarify what that means, and if it will affect parking availability for existing residents? Echoing previous comments about concerns of safety, in a neighborhood with on street parking, being able to park near your house can help with peace of mind. There are near by bus stops where there are consistently beer cans and bottles in the morning. link

    I got a notice in the mail that mentioned they have requested 'parking relief', can you clarify what that means, and if it will affect parking availability for existing residents? Echoing previous comments about concerns of safety, in a neighborhood with on street parking, being able to park near your house can help with peace of mind. There are near by bus stops where there are consistently beer cans and bottles in the morning.

    bob1996 asked 7 months ago

    Thank you for your question. Per the Development Regulations, a Lodging House use with six bedrooms would require three new parking spaces. The applicant has requested parking relief, which is a request to waive the requirement to provide these three new spaces. The existing number of parking spaces on the site would remain unchanged. 

    When an applicant requests parking relief, they must provide their reasons for the request. The applicant has indicated that the intended occupants will not have vehicles and that there are existing spaces on the site they intend to dedicate to the Lodging House use. Council will consider this request for parking relief when making a decision on the application.

  • Share As someone who lives in this neighbourhood with a young family, this proposed project induces anxiety and there are many questions that come to mind. Is the city considering the number of already existing for profit shelters in this neighborhood? Why doesn't the city consider putting such housing in other parts of the city? How will the city ensure the safety of the residents of this potential lodging house and the neighboring residents? The quality of life in this neighborhood has already significantly deteriorated since the pandemic and putting further burden on it by allowing a lodging house will only further worsen the situation. Thank you. on Facebook Share As someone who lives in this neighbourhood with a young family, this proposed project induces anxiety and there are many questions that come to mind. Is the city considering the number of already existing for profit shelters in this neighborhood? Why doesn't the city consider putting such housing in other parts of the city? How will the city ensure the safety of the residents of this potential lodging house and the neighboring residents? The quality of life in this neighborhood has already significantly deteriorated since the pandemic and putting further burden on it by allowing a lodging house will only further worsen the situation. Thank you. on Twitter Share As someone who lives in this neighbourhood with a young family, this proposed project induces anxiety and there are many questions that come to mind. Is the city considering the number of already existing for profit shelters in this neighborhood? Why doesn't the city consider putting such housing in other parts of the city? How will the city ensure the safety of the residents of this potential lodging house and the neighboring residents? The quality of life in this neighborhood has already significantly deteriorated since the pandemic and putting further burden on it by allowing a lodging house will only further worsen the situation. Thank you. on Linkedin Email As someone who lives in this neighbourhood with a young family, this proposed project induces anxiety and there are many questions that come to mind. Is the city considering the number of already existing for profit shelters in this neighborhood? Why doesn't the city consider putting such housing in other parts of the city? How will the city ensure the safety of the residents of this potential lodging house and the neighboring residents? The quality of life in this neighborhood has already significantly deteriorated since the pandemic and putting further burden on it by allowing a lodging house will only further worsen the situation. Thank you. link

    As someone who lives in this neighbourhood with a young family, this proposed project induces anxiety and there are many questions that come to mind. Is the city considering the number of already existing for profit shelters in this neighborhood? Why doesn't the city consider putting such housing in other parts of the city? How will the city ensure the safety of the residents of this potential lodging house and the neighboring residents? The quality of life in this neighborhood has already significantly deteriorated since the pandemic and putting further burden on it by allowing a lodging house will only further worsen the situation. Thank you.

    Zab1919 asked 9 months ago

    Thank you for your question and feedback. The City received a request to allow a Lodging House use at this specific site. City staff consider the compatibility of a proposed development with adjacent properties and the surrounding area when evaluating an application. All feedback and concerns will be provided to Council for consideration before Council makes a decision. 


  • Share What measures will be in place to ensure the safety and security of both the residents and the surrounding community? How will the lodging house affect noise levels for neighboring residents, considering it will accommodate up to seven individuals? How will the proposed text amendment and use of the property as a lodging house align with existing zoning regulations and land use plans? Converting the space into a lodging house deviates from the intended use of the zone and could set a precedent for future requests that could undermine the character of the neighbourhood. on Facebook Share What measures will be in place to ensure the safety and security of both the residents and the surrounding community? How will the lodging house affect noise levels for neighboring residents, considering it will accommodate up to seven individuals? How will the proposed text amendment and use of the property as a lodging house align with existing zoning regulations and land use plans? Converting the space into a lodging house deviates from the intended use of the zone and could set a precedent for future requests that could undermine the character of the neighbourhood. on Twitter Share What measures will be in place to ensure the safety and security of both the residents and the surrounding community? How will the lodging house affect noise levels for neighboring residents, considering it will accommodate up to seven individuals? How will the proposed text amendment and use of the property as a lodging house align with existing zoning regulations and land use plans? Converting the space into a lodging house deviates from the intended use of the zone and could set a precedent for future requests that could undermine the character of the neighbourhood. on Linkedin Email What measures will be in place to ensure the safety and security of both the residents and the surrounding community? How will the lodging house affect noise levels for neighboring residents, considering it will accommodate up to seven individuals? How will the proposed text amendment and use of the property as a lodging house align with existing zoning regulations and land use plans? Converting the space into a lodging house deviates from the intended use of the zone and could set a precedent for future requests that could undermine the character of the neighbourhood. link

    What measures will be in place to ensure the safety and security of both the residents and the surrounding community? How will the lodging house affect noise levels for neighboring residents, considering it will accommodate up to seven individuals? How will the proposed text amendment and use of the property as a lodging house align with existing zoning regulations and land use plans? Converting the space into a lodging house deviates from the intended use of the zone and could set a precedent for future requests that could undermine the character of the neighbourhood.

    C709 asked 9 months ago

    Thank you for your questions. The development will need to meet the National Building Code to ensure safety requirements are met, and for noise concerns, the City of St. John's Noise By-law would apply. The City's by-laws and regulations can be found here. 

    This application is for a text amendment to the Development Regulations to enable a Lodging House use as a discretionary use. The property at 21 Merrymeeting Road is within the Residential Land Use District under the Municipal Plan, and the policies for the Residential District encourage a variety of residential forms.

  • Share I agree with this change and support the addition of these units at The HUB, an area where this type of housing is much needed. on Facebook Share I agree with this change and support the addition of these units at The HUB, an area where this type of housing is much needed. on Twitter Share I agree with this change and support the addition of these units at The HUB, an area where this type of housing is much needed. on Linkedin Email I agree with this change and support the addition of these units at The HUB, an area where this type of housing is much needed. link

    I agree with this change and support the addition of these units at The HUB, an area where this type of housing is much needed.

    noahgallant asked about 1 year ago

    Thank you for your comment.