LONDON — On December 17, 2024, the Municipal Council approved a Zoning By-law Amendment to facilitate a 3.5-storey, 10-unit stacked townhouse development at 325 Southdale Road East. The application, submitted by Sandhyaji Homes Inc. and represented by Zelinka Priamo Ltd., rezones the site from a Residential R3 (R3-3) Zone to a Holding Residential R5 Special Provision (h*R5-6(_)) Zone.
Development Details
The 0.19-hectare site, located in the North Longwoods Neighbourhood, is designated as Medium Density Residential under the Southwest Area Secondary Plan. Key features of the approved development include:
- Landscaped Rear-Yard Amenity Space: 380 square metres.
- Pedestrian Pathways: Connecting the building to Southdale Road East.
- Parking Area: 11 spaces, including one accessible and one visitor space.
Approved Zoning Provisions
The council adopted specific modifications to the proposed provisions to ensure compatibility with the surrounding neighbourhood:
- Front Yard Setback: Set between 10.0 and 12.0 metres, replacing the applicant’s proposed 1.6 metres.
- Lot Frontage: Minimum of 22.4 metres, reflecting the existing condition (standard: 30.0 metres).
- West Interior Side Yard Setback: Reduced to 5.0 metres (required: 5.6 metres).
- Parking Restrictions: Prohibited in the front yard to maintain a pedestrian-oriented streetscape.
Additional Conditions
To address potential impacts, the council imposed conditions to:
- Ensure privacy for adjacent properties.
- Enhance landscaping for screening.
- Prohibit garbage storage along the Southdale Road East frontage.
- Include a holding provision to confirm adequate servicing before construction begins.
Policy Compliance
The approved amendment aligns with the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) 2024, which promotes growth in settlement areas and land use patterns that support intensification and redevelopment. It also conforms to The London Plan, incorporating:
- Key Directions.
- City Building Policies.
- Neighbourhoods Place Type Policies.
- Southwest Area Secondary Plan Objectives.
Community Impact
This development supports compact, transit-friendly growth and introduces an appropriate form of medium-density housing. By balancing urban design standards and privacy considerations, the project enhances the character of the North Longwoods Neighbourhood while adhering to city and provincial planning goals.
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