LONDON — A revised development proposal for 415-421 Boler Road, located at the intersection of Boler Road and Byron Baseline Road in London’s Byron neighbourhood, has been submitted to address community concerns and align with city planning guidelines.
The updated plan reduces the density and height of the proposed apartment building, scaling back from 90 units to 62 residential units while maintaining a six-storey design on the 0.44-hectare site.
Key Revisions
1. Building Height and Density
- Previous Proposal: Six storeys, 23 metres tall, with a density of 202 units per hectare.
- Current Proposal: Six storeys, 20 metres tall, with a density of 140 units per hectare.
2. Parking Provisions
- Previous Proposal: 113 parking spaces (88 underground and 25 surface), with a ratio of 1.25 spaces per unit.
- Current Proposal: 63 surface-level parking spaces at the rear of the building, with a reduced ratio of 1.0 space per unit. The revised plan also includes 46 long-term and 32 short-term bicycle parking spaces.
3. Setbacks
- Previous Proposal: A 1.3-metre front yard setback and a 0.4-metre exterior side yard setback.
- Current Proposal: Standardized front and exterior side yard setbacks of 1.5 metres, with increased rear (13.9 metres) and interior side yard setbacks (22 metres) to buffer neighbouring low-density residential properties.
4. Amenity Spaces
- Previous Proposal: Included a rooftop patio and a ground-floor common room.
- Current Proposal: Retains the rooftop patio while enhancing ground-level landscaping and pedestrian connectivity improvements.
5. Zoning Changes
The site is still proposed for rezoning from Residential (R1-8) to Residential (R8-4) with site-specific provisions. These changes allow for the proposed density, height, and reduced setbacks.
Next Steps
The revised proposal is currently under review and will undergo additional public consultation before final approval. It reflects a balanced approach to medium-density intensification while addressing community concerns about height, density, and parking impacts.
This development aligns with the London Plan by supporting growth and intensification along transit-accessible corridors in urban neighbourhoods.
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