LONDON — In a bid to address the housing demand in the City of London, 2419361 Ontario Inc. has proposed a significant redevelopment at 934 Oxford Street West.
The proposal entails a Zoning By-Law Amendment to facilitate the construction of a 3.5-storey apartment building comprising eight units.
This move comes as part of efforts to intensify residential land use within the area designated as ‘Neighbourhoods’ Place type.
The subject lands, currently occupied by a single detached dwelling, span approximately 1,044 square metres with a lot frontage of around 22.8 metres on Oxford Street West and a lot depth of about 46 metres.
As part of the proposed development, the existing single detached dwelling on the subject lands will be demolished to make way for the construction of the apartment building.
The proposed development seeks to address the housing shortage by introducing a residential apartment building, with each unit spanning approximately 990.2 square feet.
The development includes nine parking spaces, including one barrier-free spot.
Additionally, pedestrian connections will be established via sidewalks along the building’s north, east, and south facades.
A community outdoor amenity area is also proposed at the rear side of the building.
To accommodate the proposed project, a Zoning By-Law Amendment is required, as the current zoning identifies the area as a “Residential R1(R1-10) Zone,” allowing only single detached dwellings.
The proposed re-zoning aims to establish a site-specific “Residential R8 (R8-(_)) Zone” with special provisions, including reduced setbacks and increased density.
Special provisions for the proposed development include requests for density and setbacks.
The proposed density requests a maximum of 80 units per hectare, slightly exceeding the City of London Zoning By-Law’s limit of 75 units per hectare for the R8-4 Zone.
Regarding setbacks, the proposed front yard setback of 4.5 metres deviates from the minimum requirement of 7.0 metres. However, it ensures adequate distance from the right-of-way and future road widening.
Similarly, the western interior side yard requests a setback of 1.8 metres, while the minimum requirement is 4.5 metres.
The proposed lot frontage of 22.8 metres falls short of the required 30.0 metres. However, the site plan demonstrates that sufficient access can be maintained with reduced frontage.
As the project moves forward, attention will focus on ensuring that the proposed development aligns with zoning regulations and neighbourhood considerations while meeting the city’s housing needs.
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