Just the Facts:
●The proposed development at 1210-1240 Wharncliffe Road South will consist of 108 stacked townhouse units across 11 townhouse blocks, occupying 1.98 hectares (4.90 acres) of the site.
●The developer is seeking a Zoning By-law Amendment to change the current zoning from Restricted Service Commercial (RSC1/RSC3/RSC4/RSC5) and Urban Reserve (UR4) to a site-specific Residential (R5-7) Zone, with special provisions for reduced lot frontage and parking requirements.
LONDON — 2411061 Ontario Inc. is proposing a new residential development on the subject lands located at 1210-1240 Wharncliffe Road South.
The development will consist of 108 stacked townhouse units across 11 townhouse blocks. The site measures approximately 5.12 hectares (12.65 acres) in size and is located near Wharncliffe Road South, which is classified as a Civic Boulevard.
The development will occur on the rear portion of the site, totalling 1.98 hectares (4.90 acres).
The proposed development requires an amendment to the City of London Zoning By-law from the current zoning of Restricted Service Commercial (RSC1/RSC3/RSC4/RSC5) and Urban Reserve (UR4) to a site-specific Residential (R5-7) Zone.
The amendment is necessary because the current zoning does not permit the planned cluster stacked townhouse dwellings.
The developer is requesting two specific provisions:
● A reduction in the minimum lot frontage from 30 metres to 13 metres.
● A reduction in the off-street parking requirement from 1.0 spaces per unit to 0.7 spaces per unit, equating to 76 parking spaces instead of the required 108.
The proposed parking provision is lower than the zoning requirement.
However, this is justified by the proximity of the development to Wharncliffe Road South, which provides access to public transportation, including a bus stop approximately 400 metres from the site.
Additionally, pedestrian pathways and bike lanes will be incorporated into the design, encouraging alternate transportation modes.
The subject site is located within the Commercial Industrial and Neighbourhood Place Type under the London Plan and falls under the Southwest Area Secondary Plan (SWAP), where it is designated for Commercial and Medium Density Residential uses.
The proposed development aligns with the objectives of these plans, which aim to increase housing density and offer a variety of housing types.
The development will also include a stormwater management pond, a private right-of-way, and pedestrian pathways for enhanced connectivity.
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