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[Wpg_Guy]

The appeals committee voted to deny the appeal and concurred with the director's decision to approve the variances, the development can now move forward towards construction.

Originally Posted by Wpg_Guy

The condo owners at 139 Roslyn Rd, London Towers are appealing the variance order for this development at 135 Roslyn Rd.

Their main complaints from the submissions are:

1. Overdevelopment on a Small Lot

• The proposal puts “too much building on too small a lot,” with major reductions in required setbacks:
• Side yards reduced to only 5 ft (normally 18 ft on east & west sides)
• Frontage reduced to 15 ft (normally 32 ft)
• Reduced rear setback (25 ft normally required)

2. Negative Impacts on Neighbouring Condos (139 Roslyn Road)

• Will detract from property values and livability
• Adverse effects from the building’s height, length, and close proximity, including:

• Increased shadowing
• Reduced natural light
• Loss of privacy
• Overly massive appearance for the area

3. Traffic, Parking & Servicing Problems

• Increased traffic disproportionate to the lot size
• Insufficient parking for residents → extra pressure on already scarce street parking in Osborne Village
• Dangerous entrance/exit very close to a busy intersection with frequent accidents
• Inadequate space for garbage/recycling storage and truck access (possible waste storage right on the front sidewalk)

Their overall positions are they support more housing and density in principle, but believe the current proposal is poorly scaled and should be revised with:

• Increased setbacks
• Reduced building height
• Smaller building footprint
• or a step-back design for upper storeys