Just the Facts:
● The approved development by Ideal Capital at 2-4 Audrey Avenue and 186-188 Huron Street will consist of two 3-storey blocks of back-to-back townhouses, providing a total of fourteen units, each with five bedrooms, and a 1-storey accessory building offering common indoor amenity space.
● The development, approved by the London City Council on September 24, 2024, includes a Zoning By-law Amendment that allows a higher density of 82 units per hectare, reduced yard setbacks, and larger unit sizes compared to the existing zoning regulations.
● The site plan will incorporate fourteen parking spaces, pedestrian and bicycle connections, and is strategically located near major transit routes and Western University, making it ideal for housing.
LONDON – On September 24, 2024, the London City Council approved a significant residential redevelopment project at 2-4 Audrey Avenue and 186-188 Huron Street, proposed by Ideal Capital and represented by MHBC Planning.
The development, which consolidates four rectangular-shaped parcels into a single parcel, will facilitate the construction of two blocks of back-to-back townhouses, marking a crucial step in addressing the city’s growing need for residential units.
The project includes fourteen dwelling units distributed across two 3-storey back-to-back townhouse blocks. The northerly block will consist of six units, while the southerly block will contain eight units.
Additionally, a 1-storey accessory building will provide a common indoor amenity space, covering an area of 49.9 square metres. The site will achieve a residential density of 82 units per hectare.
Each unit will feature a footprint ranging from approximately 42.7 to 44.2 square metres and will have five bedrooms. The site plan includes fourteen parking spaces, with one Type A accessible parking space.
Twelve of these parking spaces will be located between the two townhouse blocks, accessible from a new driveway off Audrey Street.
An additional three spaces will remain on the northeastern portion of the property, accessible via an adjacent laneway.
The development will also feature two short-term bicycle parking spaces and pedestrian connections linking the public sidewalk to the internal sidewalk system, facilitating access to dwelling units, parking areas, and the accessory building.
The development’s strategic location offers easy access to key transit routes. The London Transit Commission bus routes #6, #13, and #102 are available via Richmond Street, located just 155 metres to the east.
The site is also within walking distance of Western University and King’s University College, further enhancing its appeal to residents.
At a height of 10.3 metres, the proposed townhouses conform to the site’s maximum allowable height of 12 metres.
The design will integrate seamlessly with the surrounding neighbourhood by matching the architectural elements of the existing single-detached dwellings at 4 Audrey Avenue and 186-188 Huron Street.
Ideal Capital received approval for a Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the site from “Residential 1 (R1-5(3)) Zone” to a site-specific “Residential 6 (R6-5(_)) Zone” to permit the construction of cluster townhouses.
The approved amendment includes specific provisions, such as reducing the minimum front and exterior yard setbacks to 4.5 metres (from 6.0 metres) and the interior side yard setback to 1.4 metres (from 6.0 metres).
Furthermore, the site-specific zoning allows for a density of 82 units per hectare, exceeding the standard maximum of 35 units, and accommodates five-bedroom units, surpassing the typical limit of three bedrooms per unit.
As part of the council’s approval, several design considerations were requested for the site plan process, including enhanced all-season landscaping to screen parking areas, the relocation of bicycle parking away from the waste collection area, and the provision of a fully integrated pedestrian connection through the central parking lot.
Council also recommended exploring additional short- and long-term bicycle parking and ensuring the inclusion of a common outdoor amenity space.
To enhance the streetscape, the principal entrances of the units fronting public streets will be oriented towards the street.
The council’s decision is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) of 2020, which promotes the regeneration of settlement areas and encourages municipalities to accommodate intensification and redevelopment to meet the housing needs of current and future residents.
The amendment also aligns with *The London Plan*, particularly in its City Building policies and Neighbourhoods Place Type policies, and is seen as a suitable intensification project for the area.
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