That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by 1674 Hyde Park Inc., relating to the property located at 1674 Hyde Park Road and Part of 1712 Hyde Park Road:
a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 9, 2020 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 24, 2020 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Business District Commercial (h-17*BDC) Zone TO a Holding Business District Commercial Special Provision (h-18*BDC(_)) Zone;
it being noted that the following site plan matters pertaining to 1674 Hyde Park Road and part of 1712 Hyde Park Road have been raised during the consultation process:
i) providing for appropriate scale, rhythm, materials and fenestration;
ii) providing ground floor commercial space with transparent glazing and principal entrances close to and facing Hyde Park Road creating an active edge;
iii) incorporating the majority of parking in the rear yard, away from Hyde Park Road and North Routledge Park street frontages;
iv) design of the space between the existing building and the City sidewalk along Hyde Park Road and between the proposed building and the curb along North Routledge Park to visually integrate and connect the existing building with the proposed building and create a pedestrian friendly environment;
v) parking lot layout including accommodation of appropriate driveway alignments across North Routledge Park for future development applications.
b) pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, as determined by the Municipal Council, no further notice BE GIVEN in respect of the proposed by-law as:
i) the applicant has agreed to technical changes in the approach to zoning regulations to control the parking required for the site, and;
ii) the recommended zoning has the same effect as the proposed Zoning By-law amendment circulated in the Revised Notice of Application and the Public Meeting Notice;
it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding these matters;
it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons:
• the recommended zoning amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2014, as it promotes efficient development and land use patterns; accommodates an appropriate range and mix of land uses, housing types and densities to meet projected needs of current and future residents; and minimizes land consumption and servicing costs;
• the proposed amendment conforms to the in-force policies of the 1989 Official Plan including, but not limited to the Main Street Commercial Corridor designation;
• the proposed amendment conforms to the in-force policies of The London Plan;
• the recommended zoning amendment allows development that is consistent with the Hyde Park Community Plan and Urban Design Guidelines which encourages pedestrian and street-oriented forms of development at this location; and,
• the subject lands represent an appropriate location for mixed-use residential intensification, and the recommended amendment would permit development at an intensity that is appropriate for the site and surrounding neighbourhood while providing appropriate regulations to control the building height and intensity, distribution of uses within the development, and location of the new building on the site. (2020-D09)