That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Atlas Springbank Developments Ltd., relating to the properties located at 462, 468, 470, 472 Springbank Drive:
a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 13, 2019 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 21, 2019 to amend the Official Plan to change the designation of the subject lands FROM an Office Area designation TO a Multi-Family, High Density Residential designation;
b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 13, 2019 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 21, 2019 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan, as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Office Special Provision (h-11*OF5(4)) Zone TO a Holding Residential R9 Bonus Zone (h-11*R9-7*B(_) Zone;
it being noted that the Bonus Zone shall be implemented through one or more agreements to provide for an apartment building with a maximum height of 9-storeys and 186 dwelling units which substantively implements the Site Plan and Elevations appended to the staff report dated May 13, 2019 as Schedule “1” to the amending by-law in return for the following facilities, services and matters:
i) Exceptional Building Design
The building design shown in the various illustrations contained in Schedule “1” of the amending by-law is being bonused for features which serve to support the City’s objectives of promoting a high standard of design:
A) an “L” shaped building located along the Springbank Drive frontage next to the internal driveway providing a well-defined built edge and activating both the Street and driveway frontages;
B) a well-defined principle entrance at the northwest corner of the building;
C) ground floor commercial/retail units along the Springbank Drive frontage oriented toward the street;
D) a significant setback above the sixth floor;
E) individual terraces for the ground floor units facing the internal driveway;
F) a variety of building materials and building articulation to break up the massing of the building;
G) all parking located underground or in the rear yard away Springbank Drive frontage; and,
H) a purpose-designed amenity space and walkway within the internal portion of the site;
ii) Provision of Affordable Housing
10% of the total unit count (rounded up to the nearest unit), above the 150 unit per hectare threshold, to a maximum of 8 units, shall be allocated for affordable housing units (1 bedroom units) established by agreement at 95% of average market rent for a period of 25 years. An agreement shall be entered into with the Corporation of the City of London, to secure those units for this 25 year term;
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 amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement 2014;
• the recommended amendment is consistent with the City of London Official Plan policies and Urban Corridor Place Type policies of the London Plan;
• the recommended amendment facilitates the development of an underutilized property and encourages an appropriate form of development;
• the bonusing of the subject site ensures the building form and design will fit within the surrounding area while providing a high quality design standard;
• the subject lands are located in a location where intensification can be accommodated given the existing municipal infrastructure, location on and near arterial roads, close proximity to the Springbank Park trail system, and existing transit services in the area; and,
• the proposed development includes the provision of affordable housing which will be mixed throughout the development. (2019-D09)