Just the Facts:
● Creative Structures (the developer) is proposing two blocks of stacked townhouses with 10 units, replacing the existing single detached dwelling.
● The development proposes a zone change from Residential One – Nine (R1-9) to Residential Five – Seven (R5-7) with special provisions for reduced setbacks, increased building height to 14 metres, and a density increase to 74 units per hectare.
● The development will feature 10 surface parking spaces, a 3-metre front yard setback, and shared amenity space, with Building A facing Fanshawe Park Road East and Building B positioned toward the rear of the site.
LONDON — A proposed development at 691 Fanshawe Park Road East is set to transform the current site, which presently holds a single detached dwelling, into a more intensified residential area.
The application, submitted by developer Creative Structures on behalf of property owner Mamdouh Ahmed, seeks a zoning by-law amendment to facilitate the construction of two blocks of stacked townhouses comprising 10 units.
The subject lands cover approximately 0.33 acres and have frontage on the south side of Fanshawe Park Road East.
The development proposal aims to create a vibrant streetscape aligned with London Plan policies regarding intensification and urban design.
The existing detached dwelling will be demolished to accommodate the proposed 3.5-storey townhouses.
Building “A” will front Fanshawe Park Road East with direct pedestrian access from the public sidewalk. Building “B” will be situated at the rear of the lot, linked via an interior pedestrian pathway.
The development includes 10 surface parking spaces, which meets the 1:1 ratio required for the number of units.
The project requires rezoning from Residential One – Nine (R1-9) to Residential Five – Seven (R5-7) with site-specific provisions to accommodate the requested changes.
The special provisions requested for the site include a reduction of the minimum front-yard setback from 8 metres to 3 metres and a reduction in the interior and rear yard setbacks, with a request for an increase in the maximum building height from 12 metres to 14 metres to align with the planned intensification corridor.
Additionally, the proposal seeks a density increase from 60 units per hectare to 74 units per hectare, which would allow for two additional units beyond what is currently permitted.
The development is located within a key transitional area along Fanshawe Park Road East, where several other intensification projects have been approved or are under construction.
The proposed townhouses are designed to contribute to a pedestrian-friendly, higher-density urban environment, complementing the City’s vision for the corridor.
The proposal has been deemed consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) and the London Plan, which encourage infill development and urban intensification, particularly in areas with access to public transportation and infrastructure.
The site is well-connected to nearby amenities, including transit stops, bicycle lanes, and commercial areas.
Should the rezoning be approved, the development will contribute to the ongoing transformation of the area while meeting the growing demand for housing in London.
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