2.0 Existing Land Use
2.1 Subject Site
The physical atributes of the site are as follows:
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A total site area of 0.94 ha (2.32 acres);
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Irregularly shaped parcel with frontage on University Avenue West;
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There are two existing buildings on the subject site, both of which front University Avenue West;
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The east building (1200 University Avenue West) is 854m2 (9,200 sq ti) in size;
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The west building (1220 University Avenue West) is 1,353m2 (14,560 sq ti) in size; and
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The southern half of the property is vacant.
2.2 Surrounding Land Use
The surrounding land uses are varied as shown in Figure 5.0 - Surrounding Land Uses and are described as follows:
North
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Portofino Riverfront Condominium building (RD3.3)
East
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Low Density Residential (RD2.1)
South
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Commercial buildings (CD2.2)
West
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International Gardens (GD1.1)
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Michigan Central Railway Tunnel.