LONDON — Dr. Ashishkumar Patel’s application for a Zoning By-law amendment to convert the property at 1368 Oxford Street East into a dental office while maintaining residential units in the basement was approved by the planning committee on August 13, 2024.
The proposal, which seeks to rezone the property from a Residential R1 (R1-9) Zone to a Residential R1/Office Conversion Special Provision (R1-9/OC5(_)) Zone, is now scheduled for consideration by the Municipal Council on August 27, 2024.
Located in the Huron Heights Planning District of East London, the property spans approximately 1,207 square metres and is situated at the northeast corner of Roehampton Avenue and Oxford Street East.
The amendment would allow for office uses within the existing structure, specifically enabling the establishment of a dental office while retaining the existing residential permissions.
The site, with 31.6 metres of frontage on Roehampton Avenue and 38 metres along Oxford Street East, currently features a single-storey converted dwelling with a gross floor area of 226.2 square metres.
The proposed development includes the removal of two accessory garage structures and the construction of five surface parking spaces, including one accessible barrier-free space.
The property is strategically located within the Rapid Transit Corridor Place Type, with a London Transit Commission bus stop just 60 metres from the site.
The proposed amendment aligns with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020, and The London Plan’s Key Directions, City Building policies, and Rapid Transit Corridors Place Type policies.
The development is expected to enhance the local area by introducing essential dental services while preserving residential living space.
Recommendations from the Director of Planning and Development include enhanced landscaping and the inclusion of bicycle parking spaces, ensuring the site supports both the residential and commercial needs of the Huron Heights community.
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