LONDON — On August 27, 2024, the Municipal Council approved the redevelopment of 267 York Street, submitted by Citi Plaza London Inc. and represented by Zelinka Priamo Ltd.
The project, which will transform the current commercial parking lot into a high-density residential development with two towers of 40 and 45 storeys connected by a six-storey podium, is situated on a 0.47-hectare site at the intersection of York Street and Wellington Street in Central London.
The council’s approval included several key actions. A by-law was introduced to amend the Official Plan by adding a new policy to the Specific Policies for the Downtown Place Type and incorporating the subject lands into Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas.
Additionally, the zoning of the property was changed from a Holding Downtown Area (h-1*h-3*DA2*D350) Zone to a Holding Downtown Area Special Provision (h-17*h-(_)*DA2(_)*H150*D2280) Zone.
This amendment permits an increased building height of 150 metres, well above the previous 90-metre limit.
The approved building height reflects the site’s strategic location within the Built Area Boundary and the Primary Transit Area, making it ideal for intensification.
The development will include 1,067 residential units, resulting in a residential density of approximately 2,280 units per hectare.
The primary entrance will be located on York Street, and the six-storey podium will contain 80 residential units, building amenities, and parking facilities.
The project will provide 609 parking spaces, with a parking ratio of 0.65 spaces per unit, and 961 long-term and 107 short-term bicycle parking spaces, achieving a bicycle parking ratio of one space per unit.
Indoor and outdoor amenity spaces, including a rooftop terrace, will also be part of the development.
The site plan approval process will address several design considerations, such as ensuring no windows to habitable rooms are provided along the west façade of the podium, incorporating a minimum of 50% transparent glazing on the north and east facades, and creating a high-quality gateway image on the south façade.
Additionally, the council requested an investigation into renewable energy sources, air source heat pump options, and the inclusion of at least 5% electric vehicle charging spots.
Other considerations include bird-friendly policies, rail safety measures, and the implementation of recommendations from noise, vibration, and wind studies.
The development aligns with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 and conforms to The London Plan’s Key Directions, City Design policies, and Downtown Place Type.
The recommended amendments will facilitate the development of a prominent site within the Downtown, Built Area Boundary, and Primary Transit Area and will contribute to a compact, mixed-use city.
The council acknowledged that oral and written submissions from the public were considered in its deliberations and final decision regarding the development.
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