LONDON — A new development proposal for 3637 Colonel Talbot Road in London, Ontario, has emerged, aiming to rezone the property for a comprehensive residential project.
The proposed plan includes a mix of townhouse units and the retention of an existing single detached dwelling, with significant considerations for zoning amendments and special provisions.
Situated along the west side of Colonel Talbot Road within the Talbot Planning District, the site spans 15,342 square metres, featuring a frontage of 91 metres and a depth of 158 metres. Currently occupied by a single detached dwelling, a garage, and a vacant barn slated for demolition, the site’s surroundings primarily consist of low-density residential housing and planned future developments.
The proposed amendment seeks to rezone the property from its current Open Space (OS4) Zone and Holding Residential (h-17*R1-16) Zone status to an Open Space (OS4) Zone, Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-14(_)) Zone, and Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-2(_)) Zone.
The rezoning would enable the construction of 30 residential units, with specific provisions tailored to accommodate townhouse and detached dwelling blocks.
The proposed provisions for the townhouse block (R5-2 Zone) include a maximum lot coverage of 32% and a minimum lot frontage of 10 metres.
Meanwhile, the retained single detached dwelling block (R1-14 Zone) would adhere to special provisions regarding lot coverage, rear yard setback, and front yard garage specifications.
The development aims to introduce a medium-density infill project comprising five townhouse buildings, each housing between 5 to 8 units, totalling 30 residential units on the 1.5-hectare site.
Notably, the project maintains the existing single detached house at the front of the site while allocating townhouse units to the rear.
The plan also incorporates pedestrian walkways connecting the development to future sidewalks on Colonel Talbot Road and existing paths along Clayton Walk Park.
Regarding parking provisions, the proposal includes approximately two spaces per unit, amounting to 63 parking spaces, encompassing both driveway and garage spaces, along with visitor parking.
Additionally, private amenity spaces would be provided behind each townhouse unit, while the natural amenity space of the adjacent ravine would be preserved.
A revised conceptual site plan submitted in November 2023 outlines adjustments to accommodate larger ground floor areas for two end units and a requested increase in maximum lot coverage.
The proposed development maintains a height of 2.5 storeys and a density of 27 units per hectare, with a gross floor area of 4,317.4 square metres.
While staff recommend approval of the zoning amendments and special provisions for the townhouse and detached dwelling blocks, there are refusals for specific provisions related to a proposed garage within the front yard of the existing single detached house.
Moreover, holding provisions are suggested to ensure compliance with sanitary and stormwater management requirements and floodproofing standards.
This development proposal signifies a significant step towards enhancing residential offerings within the Talbot Planning District, subject to further regulatory approvals and adherence to zoning stipulations and environmental considerations.
The council’s decision and explanation of the development proposal are available here.
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