LONDON — A proposed residential development at 21-41 Meadowlily Road North and 20 Norlan Avenue is set to undergo significant zoning changes.
The application, submitted by 2812347 Ontario Inc. and co-owner Zelinka Priamo Ltd., seeks to rezone the site to permit the construction of three 3.5-storey stacked townhouse blocks comprising 92 residential units.
The proposal follows an earlier approval in September 2022 for a slightly smaller development of 84 units, which included the bonus provisions for affordable housing.
However, with the revised design and increased density, the developer is pursuing the new zoning amendment to implement the project as planned.
The proposal includes a request to change the current zoning from a “Residential 5 Exception (R5-7(26)), Bonus (B-94)” zone to a “Residential 5 Exception (R5-7(26))” zone with special provisions to accommodate the development.
The requested amendment aims to remove the bonus provisions that were initially implemented to secure four affordable housing units in exchange for increased density and reduced parking requirements.
In the revised application, the developer proposes alternative community contributions instead of affordable units, which will be formalized through agreements with the city.
The development will feature a residential density of approximately 105 units per hectare (UPH), an increase from the previously approved 91 UPH.
The subject lands cover 2.19 acres (0.88 hectares) and are located at the northwest corner of Meadowlily Road North and Norlan Avenue, approximately 240 metres south of Hamilton Road.
The three townhouse blocks will have a 3.5-storey height and provide a total of 92 units, creating a continuous and active frontage along both Norlan Avenue and Meadowlily Road North while maintaining compatibility with surrounding low-rise developments.
Parking will be provided at a ratio of 1.0 space per unit, with 92 spaces allocated for residents and three additional spaces for visitors, bringing the total to 95 parking spaces.
These parking areas will be situated in the interior side yard and screened by landscaping to minimize their visual impact.
The design also includes outdoor amenity spaces along the northern portion of the property, along with private balconies or patios for each unit.
The zoning amendment application seeks approval for several special provisions that were previously granted through a Minor Variance application.
These provisions include:
● A minimum front yard depth of 2.0 metres.
● A minimum rear yard depth of 3.9 metres.
● A minimum exterior side yard depth of 2.7 metres.
● A minimum interior side yard depth of 3.8 metres.
● A maximum density of 105 units per hectare.
Vehicular access will be provided by a single driveway along Meadowlily Road North, allowing bi-directional traffic flow to parking, refuse, and servicing areas.
Sidewalks will connect the townhouse blocks to outdoor amenity areas, creating a pedestrian-friendly environment within the development.
Final approval of the zoning change will allow the project to move forward as part of London’s broader efforts to accommodate residential intensification.
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