Despite pushback, city officials approve northeast London, Ont. townhouse development
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The 8.4-acre lot at 613 Superior Dr. in London, Ont., is zoned for either a school or 49 single-family homes, but the development calls for 28 two-storey townhouse units.
A controversial 142-unit townhouse development has been approved by council’s planning and environment committee Tuesday afternoon, despite the vocal opposition from neighbours in the area.
The 8.4-acre lot, located at 613 Superior Dr. near Adelaide Street and Sunningdale Road, is zoned for either a school or 49 single-family homes, but the development calls for 28 two-storey townhouse units.
Those living nearby the lot voiced their opposition to the project, saying the increase in density is irresponsible, existing infrastructure is lacking, and nearby wetlands would be negatively impacted.
Kristen Ladd, who led the group, says the development is “unsafe and irresponsible.”
“The city’s bylaw would allow for a maximum of 48 single detached dwellings or a maximum of 75 townhomes because the development is adjacent to lower density areas,” Ladd said.
“The land and surrounding infrastructure are not designed or suited for this density.”
Ladd adds that current zoning indicated to those living in the neighbourhood that they’d have privacy in their yards and large green space nearby.
“If you approve this request, you’re saying that you don’t care about your current citizens’ privacy or home value, or the ability to safely walk through your neighbourhood. You care more about the potential revenue that these new families will bring to you.”
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