Advocating for community-first development. *by signing this petition I consent for my information to be part of the public record*

Dear Mayor Morgan, Members of the Planning and Environment Committee, Members of Council, and City Staff,

We are writing as residents of the Stoneybrook neighbourhood to share our concerns regarding File Z-26039 for the proposed development along Fanshawe Park Rd East and 1536 Geary Avenue by Royal Premier Homes.

This application proposes a significant increase in density—transforming low-density residential land into a high-density development. While we understand the need for housing, it must align with the Provincial Policy Statement 2024 and The London Plan, both of which emphasize compatibility with existing neighbourhoods, appropriate transitions in building height and scale, and the protection of public health and safety. 

At present, the proposal raises several concerns:

• Neighbourhood Compatibility & Scale: The transition from single-detached homes to a mid/high-rise building does not reflect gradual intensification as required under The London Plan.
• Traffic & Safety Risks: The addition of 200+ vehicles will create predictable safety risks for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.
• Traffic Planning: The setback proposed disallows future expansion of Fanshawe Park Rd.
• Parking Deficiencies: The proposed parking supply is below a 1:1 ratio. 
  Traffic Flow on Fanshawe Park Road East: Lack of proper design elements such as traffic lights and a dedicated drop-off lane leads to congestion and unsafe stopping behaviour.
• No tree preservation plan or greenspace: London By-law C.P.-1555-252 Tree Protection By-Law “WHEREAS Municipal Council has determined that it is desirable to enact a By-law to generally prohibit the Injury and Destruction of Trees within the Urban Growth Boundary that have a diameter of at least 50 cm, and all trees located within Tree Protection Areas, and to allow for the Injury and Destruction of such Trees in limited circumstances with a Permit, and to encourage preservation and planting of Trees throughout the City of London”14 of the trees are +50cm and should be automatically protected by the by-law.
• Planning Consistency & Precedent: 1536 Geary Avenue is zoned as an R1-10 property that fronts solely onto Geary Avenue. It is not an underutilized or vacant property. The rezoning proposal for this property is a dangerous precedent.
• Accuracy & Transparency: There are inconsistencies in the stated building height and design details across submitted materials. Clear, consistent, and accurate information is essential for informed decision-making and public trust.
• Adequacy of Supporting Studies: Concerns have been raised regarding the traffic study and assumptions about transit use. Decisions of this scale should be based on robust, transparent, and defensible analysis that look at the entire community and not a single intersection.

Given these concerns, we respectfully request that Council:

• Reject the current application in its present form due to its inconsistency with planning policy, infrastructure limitations, and community safety concerns.
• Ensure future proposals reflect appropriate scale and transition, such as low-rise development that aligns with the surrounding neighbourhood.
• Uphold re-emerging parking standards, include a minimum 1:1 parking ratio.
• Require comprehensive, transparent, and independently verified studies to support any future applications of this scale.
• Respect the existing neighbourhood and relocate the access to the development onto Fanshawe Park Road.
• Pause this development proposal until traffic calming construction can be completed on Geary Avenue, and another impartial traffic study can be conducted, since it will fundamentally change the traffic patterns of the neighbourhood.
• Reject the current application as 1536 Geary Avenue should not be considered under the same zoning amendments as Fanshawe Park Road.

We make this request not in opposition to growth, but in support of responsible, community-focused planning that reflects the long-term interests of London and its residents.

Thank you for your time, consideration, and continued service to our city.

Sincerely,
Residents of Stoneybrook