LONDON — 731675 Ontario Limited has proposed a significant development project at 3010-3050 Yorkville Street in London, seeking a Zoning By-law Amendment to enable the construction of a 12-storey mixed-use apartment building.
The development aims to address housing demands and enhance the area’s commercial landscape.
The proposed project entails a 12-storey high-rise tower featuring 120 residential units and 162.5 square metres of commercial space.
The residential units will offer a mix of one- and two-bedroom configurations.
The ground floor will also accommodate retail spaces, multi-purpose lounges, administrative areas, and residential units.
The design emphasizes a direct pedestrian connection to the commercial spaces and aims to activate the surrounding streetscape.
Situated on approximately 1.1 hectares of land at the southeast corner of the Southdale Road West and Yorkville Street intersection, the development site currently comprises vacant land with no significant natural features.
It boasts approximately 51 metres of frontage along Southdale Road West and 138 metres along Yorkville Street.
Notably, a 17-storey tower has already been constructed on the southern portion of the site, featuring underground parking facilities and surface parking to serve all planned developments on the property.
The proposed building design includes a four-storey podium element and balconies to enhance the facades.
Moreover, the basement level of the proposed 12-storey tower will be integrated with the existing underground parking garage.
In terms of amenities, the basement component of the proposed tower will feature bicycle storage areas, catering to the needs of residents who prefer alternative modes of transportation.
Additionally, surface parking will be provided north of the existing 17-storey tower to accommodate visitors and employees, with vehicular access facilitated from Yorkville Street.
The Zoning By-law Amendment requested for this development includes special provisions to permit additional uses and adjustments to various parameters such as setbacks, building height, density, and gross floor area.
A zone change to the ‘Residential R9 Special Provision/Convenience Commercial Special Provision’ Zone would be applied to accommodate the project’s specifications.
Several site-specific regulations are anticipated to implement the proposal effectively.
The planning report states that these include permitting additional uses beyond those allowed under the CC6 Zone Variation, a residential density of 310 units per hectare, and a front yard depth of 6.5 metres from Southdale Road West.
Additionally, the regulations are requesting to permit maintaining a maximum building height of 68 metres prescribed in Bonus Zone B-57, a minimum vehicular parking requirement of 363 spaces and a reduction in required bicycle parking to 0.75 stalls per residential unit with a provision of 271 spaces.
The proposed special provisions aim to ensure the successful realization of the development while accommodating essential regulatory adjustments.
If approved, this development promises to contribute significantly to addressing housing shortages in London while enhancing the commercial vibrancy of the area.
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