LONDON — The Municipal Council approved a Zoning By-law Amendment on December 17, 2024, enabling the construction of a 10-storey mixed-use development at 1472 Dundas Street. The application, submitted by 2288711 Ontario Inc. and represented by Weston Consulting, permits a high-density residential building with ground-floor commercial and office space.
Project Overview
The approved development spans a 1.0-hectare site and rezones the property from a Community Shopping Area (CSA1) Zone to a Residential R9 Special Provision (R9-7(_)H35D350) Zone. Key features include:
- Residential Units: 334 units with a density of 350 units per hectare.
- Building Height: Maximum of 10 storeys (35 metres).
- Commercial Space: 588 square metres of ground-floor retail or office uses.
- Parking:
- 178 spaces (169 underground and 9 surface).
- Vehicle parking ratio of 0.5 spaces per residential unit.
- Bicycle Parking: 339 spaces, with one per residential unit.
- Amenity Space: 1,465 square metres of combined indoor and outdoor areas.
- Landscaped Open Space: Covers 52.4% of the site.
Site-Specific Provisions
To accommodate the development’s design and intensity, several site-specific provisions were approved:
- Front Yard Setback: Reduced to 4.0 metres (required: 8.0 metres).
- Interior Side Yard Setback: Reduced to 6.0 metres (required: 12.6 metres).
- Lot Coverage: Increased to 40% (standard: 30%), justified by extensive landscaped areas.
- Stepbacks:
- 3.0 metres above the fourth storey along Dundas Street.
- 1.5 metres on other facades to reduce building mass impacts.
Strategic Location
The development is located within the Urban Corridor Place Type under The London Plan and forms part of the Argyle Core Area Community Improvement Plan (CIP). It supports London’s goals for sustainable, high-density urban growth while maintaining compatibility with the surrounding neighbourhood.
Sustainability and Safety Measures
The project incorporates:
- A 30-metre setback from the adjacent CN Rail line, supported by a safety berm.
- Renewable energy features and bird-friendly design elements.
- Landscaping using native plant species, enhancing environmental sustainability.
These elements will be finalized during the Site Plan Approval process.
Policy Alignment
The council’s decision aligns with the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) 2024 and The London Plan, demonstrating the City’s commitment to efficient land use, urban intensification, and sustainable development practices.
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