Just the Facts:
● Proposed Development: Palumbo Homes is proposing the construction of two blocks of three-storey back-to-back stacked townhouses at 279 Sarnia Road, comprising a total of 20 residential units with a density of 91 units per hectare.
● Zoning Amendment: A Zoning By-law Amendment is sought to rezone the site from “Residential 1 (R1-10)” to a site-specific “Residential (R8-4(_))” zone to permit the townhouse development. The amendment includes special provisions for reduced setbacks and increased density.
● Parking and Site Design: The development will include 14 parking spaces, resulting in a parking ratio of 0.5 spaces per unit. The site design also features a common outdoor amenity area, pedestrian connections, and a 1.8-metre-high wood fence for privacy around the property.
LONDON — Palumbo Homes has submitted an application for a Zoning By-law Amendment to the City of London, proposing the redevelopment of the site at 279 Sarnia Road.
The site, currently zoned “Residential 1 (R1-10),” is designated for single-detached dwellings and includes a single-storey, single-detached home and an accessory building.
The proposed amendment seeks to rezone the subject lands to a site-specific “Residential (R8-4(_))” zone to permit the construction of two blocks of three-storey back-to-back stacked townhouses.
The proposed development would include 20 residential units with a density of 91 units per hectare (UPH).
The subject lands, which occupy an area of approximately 2,179.3 square metres, are located on the north side of Sarnia Road, roughly 500 metres west of the intersection of Sarnia Road and Western Road.
The proposed redevelopment would feature 20 townhouse units, each with three bedrooms and an average unit size of 106 square metres.
The development would be divided into two blocks: Block A facing Sarnia Road and Block B situated toward the rear of the property. The proposal includes several site-specific regulations and provisions.
These include a reduced front yard setback of 3.2 metres from the minimum required 7.0 metres, a reduced westerly interior side yard setback of 3.0 metres from the required 4.8 metres, and an increased maximum density of 91 UPH. In contrast, the current zoning permits a maximum density of 75 UPH.
The development plan includes 14 parking spaces, including one Type A accessible parking space and two visitor parking spaces, resulting in a parking ratio of 0.5 spaces per unit.
The proposed parking ratio is below typical parking standards and represents a significant reduction from what might be expected in similar developments.
The proposal also includes an outdoor amenity area located adjacent to Block B, a deep well garbage storage area, and a 1.8-metre-high wood fence around the perimeter to enhance privacy for neighbouring properties.
The subject lands are well-served by public transit, with multiple bus routes from the London Transit Commission providing connections to key locations such as Western University, Masonville Place, and the Wonderland/Oxford commercial area.
The application will be reviewed by city planning staff and is subject to further approvals before any development can proceed.
The proposal’s compliance with the zoning and planning policies will be assessed, particularly in light of the significant deviations from standard setback and density regulations.
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