Site Information:

Vacant lot, abutting 1521 Pierre Avenue

OFFICIAL PLAN	ZONING	CURRENT USE	PREVIOUS USE
Residential	RD1.3	Vacant	Residential Dwelling) lot.and(Duplex vacant
FRONTAGE	AVERAGE DEPTH	AREA	SHAPE
9.14 m	36.89 m	336 m2	Rectangle

Neighbourhood Characteristics:

The site is located in a residential neighbourhood to the east and west, mainly occupied by single detached, duplex, and semi-detached residential dwellings, Commercial uses to the north along Ottawa Street, and manufacturing districts to the southeast in proximity to the Essex Terminal Railway (ETR) rail line. Specifically, the following land uses are present:

North

Low rise Residential until main street Commercial buildings along Ottawa Street which contains a mix of retail stores, restaurants, and personal service businesses. Saint Mary and Saint Moses Coptic Orthodox Church is on the corner of Ottawa Street and Benjamin Avenue, across the street from Lanspeary Park.

East

Clay Park is along Shepherd Street between Moy Avenue and Hall Avenue. Low rise Residential until manufacturing districts along the ETR line. Commercial businesses including a pharmacy, bingo hall, and credit union at the corner of Ottawa Street and Walker Road.

South

Low rise Residential abutting the subject site to the immediate south. Main street Commercial buildings containing a variety of restaurants, personal service shops, retail, and office uses along Tecumseh Rd E. A municipal water tower at the corner of Hanna Street and Benjamin Avenue.

West

Low rise Residential dwellings, Gignac Park, and Saint Alphonsus Roman Catholic Cemetery.