City planning staff is recommending that Council refuse the applicant's requested proposal for the first phase (30s and 32s towers @ Bradley/Montgomery) and instead approve a proposal that allows for a maximum height of 27s.
https://london.ca/sites/default/files/2024-07/FINAL%20OZ-9725%20-%201105%20Wellington%20Road.pdf
The quote below (taken from the report) explains the main rationale for their recommendation.
Will make for an interesting discussion at council. This goes to the planning committee on July 16th and then to full council on July 23rd.
Quote:
The Transit Village Place Type contemplates a standard maximum height of 15 storeys and an upper maximum of 22 storeys. Heights are to step down from the core of the Transit Village to any adjacent Neighbourhoods Place Type. Although the site does not directly abut the Neighbourhoods Place Type, staff are of the opinion that a more appropriate transition is required towards the existing mid-rise (7 storey) apartment buildings to the west.
Staff are further of the opinion that the proposed 32 storey intensity would be more appropriately directed to the intersection of Wellington Road and Bradley Avenue. As such, staff are recommending a maximum building height of 27 storeys to provide a transition in heights while also maintaining consistency with the planned context at the intersection of Bradley Avenue and Montgomery Avenue.
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