LONDON — On November 5, 2024, London City Council approved an eleven-storey residential apartment building proposed by Encore at Upper Richmond Village at 2118 Richmond Street.
The development, which received initial support from the planning committee on October 22, 2024, will introduce 158 residential units, increasing the allowable density to 211 units per hectare on the 0.75-hectare site.
The approved building design includes a three-storey base with an eight-storey tower arranged in an “L” shape, featuring setbacks on the third and eighth floors to enhance both appearance and functionality.
Planned amenities include landscaped outdoor common areas on the eastern side of the property and several indoor communal spaces.
On the ground floor, residents will have access to a lounge and amenity room, while the eleventh floor will offer both indoor and outdoor community spaces.
The development will also include well-connected pedestrian walkways linking building entrances to public sidewalks, along with enhanced landscaping along these routes to improve accessibility and visual appeal.
Parking is primarily addressed through two underground levels, offering 152 spaces for residents and 18 surface spaces for visitors and accessible parking, meeting a parking ratio of 1.44 spaces per unit.
The development also provides 168 bicycle storage spaces, supporting the city’s commitment to transit-friendly development.
Encore at Upper Richmond Village received approval for an Official Plan Amendment to increase the density to 211 units per hectare and a Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the site as Residential R9 Special Provision (R9-7(_)) to permit an eleven-storey height.
Previously, the property was zoned as Holding Residential R6/Residential R8 Bonus (h*h-5*h-11*h-183*R6-5/R8-4*B-30), allowing for up to ten storeys and a density of 123 units per hectare.
The approved special provisions include:
● Reduction of the exterior side yard setback from 12 metres to 9 metres.
● Reduction of the interior side yard setback from 16 metres to 12 metres.
● Reduction of the rear yard depth from 16 metres to 13 metres.
● Increase in landscaped open space from 30% to 48.4%.
● Increase in building height to 40 metres.
● Increase in density from the initially proposed 182 units per hectare to 211 units per hectare.
The development’s approval by council marks a significant step toward adding high-density housing to this area, aligning with the city’s growth and intensification goals.
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