The purpose of this proposal is to provide modest intensification to one of Nepean Housing’s existing affordable housing developments, in order to provide a greater diversity of dwelling types to suit the variety of housing needs, and to provide additional accessible dwelling options. A proposed new three storey low rise apartment building would be located at 1 Dunbar Court, in the centre of an existing Planned Unit Development owned by Nepean Housing Corporation, accessed by Dunbar Court, a private roadway.
The proposal includes the demolition of one of the existing townhouse blocks consisting of 4 units, and the construction of a 3 storey 31 unit apartment building. The total unit count on the property would thereby be increased from 46 units to 73 dwelling units. The apartment building would be located in the centre of the existing community, where it is remote from the existing low rise development on Bateman Road and borders a property with an apartment building of greater size and height. The total gross floor area of the proposed building is 2,385m2. The apartments would consist of a mix of bachelor, 1 bedroom, and 2 bedroom units. 11 of the 31 units (35%) will be designated accessible and all units will be visitable.
In order to meet parking requirements for the new building, twenty-one new surface parking spaces would be provided adjacent to the building and in an extension to the existing curved parking lot, in addition to twenty two existing surplus parking spaces on the property, for a total of 43 spaces for the use of the new building. A loading and drop-off space would also be located adjacent to the building. Sixteen indoor bicycle parking spaces would be provided with direct outdoor access at grade along with two scooter parking spaces.
Architect: Jane Thompson Architect
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