LONDON – Sifton Properties Limited has submitted a detailed proposal for the development of a new subdivision on the lands located at 3614 and 3630 Colonel Talbot Road and 6621 Pack Road.
The project, identified as Phase 1 of the Hudson Park Subdivision, seeks to transform the area from its current agricultural use into a mixed residential neighbourhood.
The subject lands, spanning approximately 9.55 hectares (23 acres), feature frontage along both Colonel Talbot Road (206.8 metres) and Pack Road (211.5 metres).
Currently, the site includes single detached dwellings, agricultural buildings, and three wetlands that are proposed to be relocated within the development area.
To facilitate this development, Sifton Properties Limited is requesting zoning changes from an Urban Reserve (UR4) Zone to several Residential Special Provision Zones and an Open Space (OS1) Zone.
The specific zoning amendments include:
● Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-4(_)) Zone
● Residential R1 and R4 Special Provision (R1-4/R4-6(11)) Zones
● Residential R4, R5, R6, R7, and R9 Special Provision (R4-6(11)/R5-7(*)/R6-5(*)/R7(*)/R9-5(*)) Zones
● Neighbourhood Facility, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R9 (NF/R4-6(11)/R5-7(**)/R6-5(**)/R7(**)/R9-5(**)) Zone
● Open Space (OS1) Zone
The proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision includes twelve single detached lots, five medium-density residential blocks, one parkland block, one school/medium-density residential block, one future development block, and six road widening and reserve blocks.
The development will be served by three new neighbourhood streets, enhancing pedestrian and vehicle connectivity within the subdivision and adjacent lands.
The proposed development aims to include approximately 347 residential units in various forms, including single detached homes, townhouses, stacked townhouses, seniors apartments, and low-rise apartments.
The single detached dwelling lots may also accommodate up to four units each through Additional Residential Unit (ARU) provisions, potentially adding 48 units for a total of 383 units.
For the medium-density residential blocks, the developer has requested a maximum density of 100 units per hectare.
The staff supports the request but recommends a maximum building height of 20 metres (approximately six storeys) for the Residential R7(*) and R9-5(*) Zones.
For Block 19, a maximum height of four storeys is recommended, aligning with The London Plan and the Southwest Area Secondary Plan.
The developer has requested several special provisions to support the proposed density and building forms.
These include a minimum lot frontage of 11 metres instead of the required 12 metres, a minimum exterior side yard setback of 2.5 metres instead of the required 4.5 metres, a minimum landscaped open space of 30% instead of the required 35%, and a maximum lot coverage of 45% instead of the permitted 40%.
The subject lands are currently designated within the Neighbourhoods Place Type along two Civic Boulevards, Colonel Talbot Road and Pack Road.
The designation permits a range of residential housing forms, including single detached, semi-detached, duplexes, converted dwellings, townhouses, low-rise apartments, and group homes.
The proposed zoning amendments are consistent with the policies of The London Plan.
As part of the application, Sifton Properties Limited proposes to relocate the three existing wetlands into the Tributary 12 Complete Corridor.
The initiative aims to integrate the wetlands into the development in a manner that supports environmental sustainability.
The proposed development will be presented to the Planning Committee on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
The committee will review the details of the project, including the requested zoning amendments and special provisions, to ensure they align with city planning policies and guidelines.
The proposed development by Sifton Properties Limited represents a significant transformation of the current agricultural lands into a mixed-use residential community.
With the requested zoning amendments and special provisions, the development aims to provide a variety of housing options while adhering to the guidelines set forth in The London Plan and the Southwest Area Secondary Plan.
The project is now awaiting further refinement and approval by the Planning Committee and relevant authorities.
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