LONDON — 2783142 Ontario Inc., led by Ian Stone, has submitted an application to the City of London for a significant zoning by-law amendment regarding the vacant portion of 2060 Dundas Street East.
The proposal entails the construction of a six-storey residential apartment building comprising 78 units, set to redefine the landscape of London’s urban corridor.
The subject lands, spanning 0.9 hectares, lie approximately 105.0 metres north of Dundas Street’s right-of-way and approximately 970.0 metres east of the intersection of Dundas Street and Clarke Road.
Initially a part of the ‘Light Industrial’ and ‘Restricted Service Commercial’ zones, the requested amendment aims to rezone the area to a ‘Residential R9 Special Provision’ zone to accommodate the proposed development.
The proposed development benefits from convenient access to London Transit Commission bus routes, with multiple bus stops situated within close proximity along Dundas Street.
These include stops for Routes #2 (Natural Science – Trafalgar Heights/Bonaventure), #7 (Westmount Mall – Argyle Mall), and #37 (Argyle Mall – Neptune Crescent).
This ensures easy connectivity for future residents to various destinations across the city.
The proposed site design revolves around an eco-conscious approach, with provisions for private access, pedestrian walkways, and extensive landscape buffering to preserve existing natural features.
The six-storey apartment building, with a proposed height of 19.8 metres, is strategically positioned to maximize space efficiency while minimizing disruption to the surrounding environment.
A total of 83 parking spaces, including visitor parking, are allocated alongside 60 bicycle parking spaces, catering to modern transportation needs.
In adherence to zoning requirements, the proposed setbacks and building heights are carefully calibrated, with special provisions sought for variations where necessary.
These include permitting a minimum front and interior side yard setbacks of 6.0 metres, whereas 8.0 and 8.4 are required, a maximum building height of 21.0 metres, and a maximum of 78 vehicle spaces (83 are proposed), whereas 98 are required.
The envisioned development aligns with the city’s vision for intensification within urban corridors, promising a blend of residential diversity and efficient land use.
Also, the proposed density of 87 units aligns with the density regulations, which permit 100 units per hectare.
Furthermore, the project falls within the “Rapid Transit and Urban Corridor Specific-Segment Policy Area 31,” emphasizing its strategic significance in the city’s broader transit-oriented development framework.
The proposed development presents an opportunity to enhance the vibrancy of London’s Dundas Street corridor, pending further deliberation and public consultation
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