Just the facts:
●Residential Units: The development will include approximately 347 residential units in various forms, with the potential for up to 383 units with Additional Residential Unit (ARU) provisions.
● Zoning Changes: The Council approved zoning changes from an Urban Reserve (UR4) Zone to several Residential Special Provision Zones and an Open Space (OS1) Zone.
● Subdivision Plan: Approval of a Draft Plan of Subdivision including twelve single detached lots, five medium-density residential blocks, one parkland block, one school/medium-density residential block, one future development block, and six road widening and reserve blocks.
● Density and Building Height: A maximum density of 100 units per hectare for medium-density blocks and building heights of up to 20 metres (six storeys) for certain zones and four storeys for Block 19.
● Special Provisions: Approval of special provisions, including reduced minimum lot frontage, reduced exterior side yard setback, reduced minimum landscaped open space, and increased maximum lot coverage.
LONDON – On July 23, 2024, the Municipal Council approved Sifton Properties Limited’s detailed proposal for developing a new subdivision on the lands located at 3614 and 3630 Colonel Talbot Road and 6621 Pack Road.
The project, identified as Phase 1 of the Hudson Park Subdivision, will transform the area from its current agricultural use into a mixed residential neighbourhood.
The subject lands span approximately 9.55 hectares (23 acres) and feature frontage along both Colonel Talbot Road (206.8 metres) and Pack Road (211.5 metres).
The site currently includes single detached dwellings, agricultural buildings, and three wetlands, which are to be relocated within the development area.
The planning staff reviewed the development and multiple concerns were raised regarding the need for more details on zoning categories for each block, differences in parking space requirements, safety hazards from right-out right-in restrictions, and objections to relaxing setbacks and lot sizes.
To facilitate the development, the Council approved zoning changes from an Urban Reserve (UR4) Zone to several Residential Special Provision Zones and an Open Space Zone.
The specific zoning amendments include Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-4(_)) Zone, Residential R1 and R4 Special Provision (R1-4/R4-6(11)) Zones, Residential R4, R5, R6, R7, and R9 Special Provision (R4-6(11)/R5-7(*)/R6-5(*)/R7(*)/R9-5(*)) Zones, Neighbourhood Facility, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R9 (NF/R4-6(11)/R5-7(**)/R6-5(**)/R7(**)/R9-5(**)) Zone, and Open Space (OS1) Zone.
The approved Draft Plan of Subdivision includes twelve single detached lots, five medium-density residential blocks, one parkland block, one school/medium-density residential block, one future development block, and six road widening and reserve blocks.
The development will be served by three new neighbourhood streets, enhancing pedestrian and vehicle connectivity within the subdivision and adjacent lands. The approved development includes approximately 347 residential units in various forms, including single detached homes, townhouses, stacked townhouses, seniors apartments, and low-rise apartments.
The single detached dwelling lots may also accommodate up to four units each through Additional Residential Unit (ARU) provisions, potentially adding 48 units for a total of 383 units.
For the medium-density residential blocks, the Council approved a maximum density of 100 units per hectare.
A maximum building height of 20 metres (approximately six storeys) for the Residential R7(*) and R9-5(*) Zones and a maximum height of four storeys for Block 19 were also approved, aligning with The London Plan and the Southwest Area Secondary Plan.
Several special provisions to support the proposed density and building forms were approved. These include a minimum lot frontage of 11 metres instead of the required 12 metres, a minimum exterior side yard setback of 2.5 metres instead of the required 4.5 metres, a minimum landscaped open space of 30% instead of the required 35%, and a maximum lot coverage of 45% instead of the permitted 40%.
The subject lands are designated within the Neighbourhoods Place Type along two Civic Boulevards, Colonel Talbot Road and Pack Road.
The designation permits a range of residential housing forms, including single detached, semi-detached, duplexes, converted dwellings, townhouses, low-rise apartments, and group homes.
The approved zoning amendments are consistent with the policies of The London Plan. As part of the application, Sifton Properties Limited will relocate the three existing wetlands into the Tributary 12 Complete Corridor.
The initiative aims to integrate the wetlands into the development in a manner that supports environmental sustainability.
The planning staff reviewed the proposed development and multiple concerns were raised regarding the need for more details on zoning categories for each block, differences in parking space requirements, safety hazards from right-out right-in restrictions, and objections to relaxing setbacks and lot sizes.
The site plan approval authority was requested to consider providing short-term public bicycle parking and ensuring street-oriented design and accessible pedestrian connections.
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