Just the Facts:
●The proposed development by DBNM Investment and Management Ltd. at 383 Clarke Road and 1906 Whitney Street has received approval from planning committee on November 12, 2024.
● The development includes a 2.5-storey residential multiplex building with 10 units, 7 surface parking spaces with a parking ratio of 0.9 spaces per unit, and maintains the current R2-3 zoning.
●Special provisions in the Zoning By-law Amendment seek to reduce side yard setbacks and the development is also scheduled for the November 26, 2024, council meeting.
LONDON — On November 12, 2024, the Planning Committee approved the proposed redevelopment of the properties located at 383 Clarke Road and 1906 Whitney Street.
The project, which is led by DBNM Investment & Management Ltd. and represented by Siv-ik Planning & Design, involves a low-rise apartment building containing ten residential units.
The redevelopment will include a 2.5-storey building with a height of 9.0 metres and a residential density of 97 units per hectare.
The site, which has a consolidated lot area of approximately 0.1 hectares, is currently zoned Residential R2 (R2-3).
A Zoning By-law Amendment has been proposed to rezone the property to a Holding Residential R2/Residential R8 Special Provision (h-89*R2-3/R8-4(_)) Zone.
The project will feature ten residential units with seven surface parking spaces, equating to a parking ratio of 0.7 spaces per unit.
Nine bicycle parking spaces will also be provided, achieving a ratio of 0.9 spaces per unit. Each unit will include private recessed balconies to provide amenity space.
The development will consist of a reduced minimum lot frontage of 17.4 metres, along with setbacks of 2.0 metres for the front yard and interior side yard, which are below the usual requirements.
The density is proposed to be increased from the permitted 75 units per hectare to 100 units per hectare.
The parking aisle width has also been reduced from the required 6.5 metres to 6.0 metres.
The proposed development complies with The London Plan’s Neighbourhoods Place Type, which permits low-rise apartment buildings at this location.
Special provisions are proposed to address deviations from standard zoning requirements, including reduced lot frontage, yard setbacks, and parking aisle width.
These modifications are intended to optimize land use while maintaining compatibility with the surrounding residential and commercial areas.
The site is accessible via Whitney Street, and the development includes a new driveway for vehicular access. A London Transit stop is located 150 metres from the property, providing transit accessibility.
The project is situated outside the Primary Transit Area and is not directly served by a Major Transit Station Area.
Urban design enhancements, such as street-oriented building placement and recessed balconies, have been incorporated to align the development with the pedestrian-focused policies of The London Plan.
Stormwater management requirements, including flow restrictions and erosion control measures, must be addressed before development proceeds, as stipulated by a holding provision (h-89).
The development represents a step towards addressing London’s housing needs while adhering to city planning and design policies.
The proposed project will add residential density to the area while maintaining the character and compatibility of the existing neighbourhood. Final approval by the Municipal Council is scheduled for November 26, 2024.
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