Surrounding Context. This area of Xxxxx Street has the potential for significant change. This block has four approved development agreements for multi unit residential buildings (Map 3):
Surrounding Context. The site is a corner lot, fronting along Beaver Bank Road, and along an old, undeveloped/unpaved service road. The bulk of properties on this side of Beaver Bank Road, in proximity to this site, contain single family dwellings. There is an existing Guardian Pharmacy and medical clinic further north on Beaver Bank Road, which would be closed and relocated to this site post construction. The proposed use provides a service to members in the local community by providing healthcare clinics, availability to prescriptions, and availability to convenience items in proximity to community members’ homes. For this proposal, the building height, bulk, and lot coverage are in keeping with these dwellings. The two- storey building incorporates local dwelling features including similar roof angle and form, dormers, cladding, and window treatments. The building design is in keeping with the character of the existing neighborhood, all while providing a local service to the residents. In addition, much of the site design has been designed to address any potential impact on adjacent residents. Site Design, Landscaping, and Screening The landscaping plan submitted has provided a combination of tree, vegetation, and six-foot fence buffering along sections of the side and rear property lines to minimize potential impacts on adjacent single family residential development such as light, noise, and privacy from users of the facility. A ten foot (3m) wide vegetation buffer has also been proposed along the northern end (side yard) of the lot to minimize potential impacts from adjacent single family residential development, and to provide a screen from the proposed refuse area. The vegetation is proposed to be thicker along the left property line shared with a lot containing an existing single-family home. The 31 proposed parking spaces are appropriate for the use and the site design. Many of the spaces are located at the side and rear of the property so as to detract from excessive parking at the front of the property. The design of parking is reasonably consistent with the amount of parking on adjacent properties along Beaver Bank Road, while also providing for the needs of users of the facility. A hard-surfaced walkway is to be provided along the front facade to encourage pedestrian movement and separation between the building and parking areas. A hard-surfaced walkway providing direct access from the front entrance to the sidewalk on Beaver Bank Road is also proposed. Bicycle pa...
Surrounding Context. 2.4 The surrounding area is characterised by a mix of uses, densities, heights and building forms, with predominantly commercial and business premises and residential properties located off Wood Lane. To the north, the site adjoins the new Imperial White City North Campus. Innovative facilities on the campus include postgraduate accommodation, a building for the Department of Chemistry and the ‘I-HUB’ providing a variety of business space. In addition, two major buildings are close to completion, including a 35-storey residential tower that is immediately to the north and a new 13 storey bio- medical engineering research hub (Xxx Xxxxxxx Xxxx Building). A resolution to grant planning permission has been issued for two additional buildings (A & G), one of 7 storeys and the other of 11 storeys in height and would accommodate the School of Public Health. Further to the north is Hammersmith Hospital with incorporated Imperial research, the Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Stadium and the large expanse of Wormwood Scrubs Park.
