Something new may be coming to the site of a well-known antiques store.

A zoning-bylaw amendment has been submitted by Innovative Planning Solutions, on behalf of 2667340 Ontario Inc., for 272 Innisfil St. If approved by Barrie council, the amendment would be a significant step toward the redevelopment of the property, located on the southeast corner of the Innisfil Street and Jacobs Terrace intersection.

JUST THE FACTS

• The developer has proposed a 17-storey apartment building with a townhouse podium, for a total of 164 residential units. There would be 150 condominiums, 10 townhouses and four penthouse units built.

• This is a 1.7-acre property that has been used for various commercial, retail and light industrial businesses, and it is currently home to an antiques store. The existing building would be demolished to make room for the new tower. It is close to the Allandale Waterfront GO station and the Barrie-Collingwood Railway line.

• There would be 164 total parking spaces, some of them underground.

• Neighbours have stressed concerns over potential traffic, required road improvements, parking, construction noise and architectural character.

• A staff report on the proposal could be presented to the city’s planning committee before summer.