LONDON – Sifton Properties Limited has unveiled ambitious plans for a comprehensive residential subdivision project at 2331 Kilally Road and 1588 Clarke Road, an approximate 28-hectare site.
The development proposal, which has been revised many times since 2018, aims to introduce a diverse array of housing options and green spaces to the area.
The project entails the creation of a mixed-use community featuring low-density single-detached and semi-detached dwellings, various forms of cluster dwellings, townhouses, street townhouse dwellings, low-rise apartment buildings, parkland, multi-use pathways, and a stormwater management facility.
The vision is complemented by the establishment of six new public streets to facilitate connectivity within the neighbourhood.
The proposed plan includes eleven low-density residential blocks, nine low-medium-density residential street townhouse blocks, and three medium-density residential blocks.
Additionally, two park blocks have been designated for recreational purposes alongside a dedicated block for a stormwater management pond.
Furthermore, provisions have been made for road widening and reserves to accommodate future transportation needs.
To enable the realization of this vision, Sifton Properties Limited has submitted requests for amendments to The London Plan (New Official Plan) and the Zoning By-law.
These amendments entail significant redesignations of land use types and zoning regulations to align with the proposed development.
Requested amendments to The London Plan include the redesignation of certain areas of the lands from “Neighbourhoods” to “Green Space.”
The redesignation will aid in the alignment of the Thames Valley Parkway and the revision of the limits of the Environmentally Significant Area (ESA).
The requested change is proposed based on findings from an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) conducted on the site.
Furthermore, amendments to zoning by-laws are proposed to facilitate the desired development.
The amendments involve rezoning the site from the Urban Reserve zone to various residential zoning categories, including Residential R1, R3, R4, R5, R6, and R7 zones, as well as Open Space zones.
The proposal includes a range of zoning designations to accommodate various types of residential development.
Examples of what each requested zone permits are listed below:
1. **Residential R1 (R1-4) Zone: For single detached dwellings on lots with a minimum area of 360 square metres and a minimum frontage of 12 metres.
2. Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-4(21)) Zone: Similar to R1-4 but with a setback requirement from high-pressure pipelines.
3. Residential R1/Residential R3 (R1-3/R3-1) Zone: Allows single detached dwellings and other housing types on lots with a minimum area of 300 square metres and a minimum frontage of 10.0 metres.
4. Residential R1/Residential R3/Residential R4 Special Provision (R1-1/R3-1/R4-6(*)) Zone: Permits various housing types, including semi-detached, duplex, triplex, and fourplex dwellings, with specific lot size and coverage requirements.
5. Residential R1/Residential R3/Residential R4 Special Provision (R1-2/R3-1/R4-6(*)) Zone: Similar to the previous zone but with different lot size and coverage provisions.
6. Residential R3/Residential R4/Residential R5/Residential R6/Residential R7 Special Provision/Residential R8 Special Provision (R3-3/R4-6/R5-7/R6-5/R7•H20•D100(*)/R8-4•H20•D100(*)) Zone: Allows a wide range of housing types with specific density and height regulations, including apartment buildings and senior citizen facilities.
7. Open Space OS1 Zone: For conservation, parks, and recreational uses.
8. Open Space OS4/OS5 Zone: For conservation, agriculture, and passive recreation uses.
Specific zoning provisions, such as setbacks, minimum lot areas, lot frontages, lot coverages, and maximum building heights, are proposed for different zones to accommodate the variety of housing types envisioned.
The provisions are tailored to each zoning category to support the variety of housing types envisioned for the community, ensuring that the development meets the diverse needs of residents while maintaining the overall integrity and cohesion of the neighbourhood.
Further details regarding the project are to come as the proposal proceeds through the development stages.
A public meeting to solicit input and feedback on the proposed development is scheduled for Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
The City of London will subsequently review and deliberate on the proposed amendments to The London Plan and Zoning By-law, taking into account community input and planning objectives.
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