That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Bonaventure Crossings (London) Limited, (c/o Effort Trust), relating to the property located at 161 Bonaventure Drive:
a) the proposed, revised, attached, by-law as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 4, 2023 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM Highway Service Commercial/Restricted Service Commercial (HS1HS4 /RSC2/RSC3/RSC4) Zone TO a Residential R9 Special Provision (R9-7(_)*H30) Zone;
b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following through the site plan process:
i) reduce the number of surface parking spaces to accommodate more amenity space;
ii) remove the parking area that is adjacent to Dundas Street and address the corner through a landscape treatment and outdoor amenity space;
iii) screen any surface parking exposed to the public street or residential units with enhanced landscaping, including low landscape walls, shrubs and streets trees;
iv) provide a centrally located and adequately sized outdoor amenity space;
v) consent to remove any boundary trees is required prior to final site plan approval; and,
vi) differentiate the main building entrance from ground floor units. Incorporate patios or forecourt spaces that spills out into the setback to further activate the space and provide additional amenity space for residents;
it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to these matters:
• the staff presentation;
it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter:
• S. Allen, MHBC;
it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons:
• the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020, which encourages the regeneration of settlement areas and land use patterns within settlement areas that provide for a range of uses and opportunities for intensification and redevelopment. The PPS directs municipalities to permit all forms of housing required to meet the needs of all residents, present and future;
• the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of The London Plan including, but not limited to, Key Directions and Urban Corridors Place Type and will facilitate a built form that contributes to achieving a compact, mixed-use city;
• the recommended amendment would permit a development at an intensity that is appropriate for the site and the surrounding neighbourhood; and,
• the recommended amendment facilitates the development of an underutilized property within the Built-Area Boundary through an appropriate form of infill development. (2023-D04)