LONDON — Developer 2126983 Ontario Inc. has proposed a new residential development project at 1806 Avalon Street, London, aiming to transform the site into a cluster townhouse community.
The project involves a Zoning By-Law Amendment to rezone the property to a new site-specific R6-5 zone with special provisions tailored to the development’s needs.
The proposed development plan includes the construction of four new 2-storey townhouse buildings, adding a total of 16 residential units to the existing two single-detached dwellings on the site.
The amendment seeks to change the zoning from the current Residential R2 (R2-1(9) Special Provision Zone and a Residential R2 R2-3(3)) Special Provision Zone to a Residential R6 (R6-5) Special Provision Zone.
The site, spanning approximately 1.022 hectares, would accommodate the townhouse development with a maximum permitted height of 9.0 metres.
The proposal includes special provisions for reduced minimum front and exterior side yard depths, reduced minimum interior and rear side yard depths, and the prohibition of apartment buildings, stacked townhouses, and fourplexes.
To adhere to the proposed zoning regulations, the developer is requesting specific setbacks for the townhouse buildings.
These requests include permitting a minimum 3.6-metre setback for the front yard, whereas 6.0 metres is required, along with permitting interior side and rear yards ranging from 2.5 to 6.0 metres whereas a minimum of 3.0 and 6.0 metres is required.
In alignment with the Neighbourhoods Place Type of the London Plan, the proposed zoning allows for a maximum density of 35 units per hectare, facilitating ground-oriented, low-rise residential development.
The plan emphasizes a mix of desirable site design and built-form outcomes while maintaining flexibility for future site and building design adjustments through the Site Plan Control application process.
Regarding parking spaces, the proposal suggests a ratio of 2.44 parking spaces per unit, totalling 36 residential spaces and eight visitor spaces.
The amount of parking spaces exceeds the city’s requirement of 1.0 space per unit.
Additionally, the development aims to allocate 54% of the land for landscaped open space and limit lot coverage to 14%.
The proposed changes aim to align the development with the existing neighbourhood context while providing much-needed residential units in London.
The project’s focus on townhouse construction reflects a growing trend towards densification and ground-oriented housing solutions in urban areas.
The proposal will undergo further review and public consultation before any zoning amendments are finalized, ensuring that the development meets regulatory requirements and community needs.
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