Just the Facts:
● The area was rezoned from “Residential R1 (R1-10) Zone” to “Holding Residential R8 Special Provision (h-89*R8-4(_)) Zone.”
● Approval was granted for a 3.5-storey apartment building with eight units, each approximately 990.2 square feet.
● The maximum density was set at 80 units per hectare, exceeding the previous limit of 75 units per hectare for the R8-4 Zone.
● The approved front yard setback is 4.5 metres (below the required 7.0 metres), and the western interior side yard setback is 1.8 metres (below the minimum 4.5 metres).
● The development will include nine parking spaces (one barrier-free spot)
LONDON — 2419361 Ontario Inc. has received approval for a significant redevelopment at 934 Oxford Street West.
The approved plan involves a Zoning By-Law Amendment to facilitate the construction of a 3.5-storey apartment building featuring eight residential units.
The project is part of an effort to enhance residential land use in the area designated as ‘Neighbourhoods’ Place type.
The site, currently occupied by a single detached dwelling, spans approximately 1,044 square metres with a lot frontage of around 22.8 metres on Oxford Street West and a depth of about 46 metres.
The existing dwelling will be demolished to make way for the new apartment building. Each of the eight units will be approximately 990.2 square feet.
The development will include nine parking spaces, including one barrier-free spot. Pedestrian connections will be established via sidewalks along the north, east, and south sides of the building.
Additionally, a community outdoor amenity area will be situated at the rear of the building.
To enable this development, a Zoning By-Law Amendment was necessary as the area was previously zoned as a “Residential R1 (R1-10) Zone,” which permitted only single detached dwellings.
The amendment changes the zoning to a site-specific “Residential R8 (R8-(_)) Zone” with special provisions, including adjustments to setbacks and density.
The approved provisions include a maximum density of 80 units per hectare, slightly exceeding the previous limit of 75 units per hectare for the R8-4 Zone.
The approved front yard setback is 4.5 metres, less than the required 7.0 metres, while the western interior side yard setback is set at 1.8 metres, below the minimum 4.5 metres.
Additionally, the approved lot frontage of 22.8 metres is short of the 30.0 metres requirement, though the site plan ensures adequate access can be maintained.
The Municipal Council approved the by-law on July 23, 2024.
Several factors supported the council’s decision:
● The amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement 2020 (PPS).
● Conforms to the London Plan
● The amendment allows for a development that is appropriate for the site and surrounding neighbourhood
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