LONDON — Stantec Consulting Ltd. has submitted a proposal for a significant land development project at 1467 Wharncliffe Road South, aiming to repurpose existing space for residential purposes.
The proposal outlines the Official Plan and Zoning amendments to facilitate the construction of a 3.5-storey stacked townhouse development featuring 20 residential units.
The proposed development aligns with the policies outlined in The London Plan, which encourages residential development within designated areas.
The amendments seek changes to the Southwest Area Secondary Plan (SWAP) to redesignate the subject lands from Commercial to Medium Density Residential designation.
Adjustments to the SWAP secondary plan are necessary to permit residential redevelopment on the subject lands.
While the current zoning restricts new residential development, the proposed amendments aim to realign the land use with long-term residential development goals.
A Zoning By-law amendment is requested to shift the zoning from Urban Reserve to Residential R8 zone. Under the proposed plan, the maximum height of structures would decrease from 15 metres to 12.6 metres.
Specific provisions also include a reduced front yard depth from 7.0 metres to 5.0 metres minimum, a reduced exterior side yard depth from 7.0 metres to 5.0 metres minimum, and a minimum parking setback from the right-of-way to 2.0 metres from 3.0 metres.
Additionally, an Official Plan amendment requests an increase in the maximum permitted density for the site.
The proposed density would increase from the current allowance of 75 units per hectare to a maximum of 80 units per hectare.
The redevelopment intends to replace an existing single-detached dwelling with a more densely populated residential setup, generating live-work opportunities near the growing commercial area.
To proceed with the proposed redevelopment, the applicant aims to secure the necessary Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment.
These changes would facilitate medium-density housing forms on the subject lands.
The Residential (R8-4) Zone with Special Provisions is proposed to effectively accommodate the stacked townhouse development.
Overall, the proposed development signifies a shift towards denser residential land use, aiming to optimize the use of space and contribute to creating vibrant, mixed-use communities within Ontario.
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