LONDON — The city’s skyline will soon see a transformation at 1467 Wharncliffe Road South, as the council has approved development plans to repurpose the existing space for residential purposes.
Stantec Consulting Ltd. has received approval for a modern 3.5-storey stacked townhouse development comprising 20 residential units.
The development aligns seamlessly with the strategic directives laid out in The London Plan, emphasizing the need for residential growth within designated zones.
The redevelopment will replace a single-detached dwelling with a more densely populated residential configuration.
To realize this ambitious vision, Stantec Consulting Ltd. pursued the necessary Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment.
The Official Plan amendment will redefine the Southwest Area Secondary Plan (SWAP), transitioning the subject lands from a Commercial to a Medium Density Residential designation.
Additionally, the Official Plan amendment has increased the density from the maximum permitted 75 units per hectare to 80 units per hectare.
A key aspect of the proposal also involves the approved Zoning By-law amendment.
The zoning amendment has rezoned the site from the previous ‘Urban Reserve’ zone into a ‘Residential R8’ zone.
The shift not only signifies a change in designation but also entails specific provisions. These provisions have also been approved.
Examples of the special provisions include a reduced front yard depth to 5.0 metres, whereas 7.0 metres were required, 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 from 3.0 metres to 2.0 metres.
In essence, the development signals a paradigm shift towards more efficient land usage and the creation of dynamic, sustainable communities.
The vision resonates not only locally but also sets a precedent for urban renewal initiatives across Ontario.
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