PUBLIC PARTICIPATION MEETING PROCESS
Anyone wishing to speak at a Public Participation Meeting can do so virtually using Zoom online or phone, or by attending in person. City Hall is currently open to the public for public participation meetings. If you wish to attend in person to speak to a matter that is on an agenda you are encouraged to pre-register by email or phone; however, should you wish to attend virtually, pre-registration is required. To pre-register, please email PPMClerks@london.ca or call 519-661-2489, ext. 7100. Please note that some Elected Officials may attend the meetings virtually.
1 Notice of Collection of Personal Information – personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and will be used by Members of Council and City of London staff in their consideration of this matter. Questions about this collection should be addressed to Manager, Records and Information Services, 3rd floor, City Hall, 300 Dufferin Ave., London, ON N6A 4L9. Tel: 519-661-2489, ext. 5590, email: eskalski@london.ca
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
The Planning and Environment Committee will consider the following matters at a Public Participation Meeting to be held Monday, January 9, 2023. Standing Committee and Council Meetings are virtual meetings hosted in City Hall, Council Chambers. Participation of some Council Members and staff will be virtual. Meetings can be viewed via live streaming on YouTube and the City website. There is additional information on the City of London website www.london.ca about Public Participation Meetings. Information regarding the matter being considered at the Public Participation Meeting will be posted on the City of London website at www.london.ca on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Written submissions regarding this matter to be included on the Planning and Environment Committee Added Agenda are to be submitted no later than 9:00 AM on Friday, January 6, 2023 either delivered or mailed to the City Clerk’s Office, Room 308, 300 Dufferin Avenue, P.O. Box 5035, London, ON N6A 4L9 or by email to pec@london.ca. Those who wish to attend in person should pre-register by contacting PPMClerks@london.ca or 519-661-2489 ext. 7100.
Items not to be heard before 4:00 p.m.
88 Chesterfield Avenue - The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to permit the existing two-storey, three-unit converted dwelling. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Residential (R2-2) Zone TO a Residential R3 Special Provision (R3-2(_)) Zone, to permit the existing two-storey, three-unit converted dwelling. File Z-9552: Planner O. Alchits ext. 7154
634 Commissioners Road West – The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to permit two 3-storey townhouses with 10 units and the retention of an existing detached dwelling, totalling 11 units. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Residential (R1-9) Zone TO a Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-7(_)) Zone to permit cluster townhouse dwellings, and stacked townhouse dwellings. The following special provisions are being requested: a reduced front and exterior side yard depth of 6.5 metres, a reduced minimum interior yard depth of 1.8 metres (first 30 metres of lot depth) and 3.0 metres (for the remainder of the lot) when the end wall of a unit contains no windows to habitable rooms, or 6.0 metres when the wall of a unit contains windows to habitable rooms, a rear yard depth of 1.0 metres per 1.0 metres of main building height, but in no case less than 6.0 metres, and a minimum 6.0 metre deep landscape strip along the south lot line (up to 6 parking stalls may encroach into the required landscape strip). File Z-9541, Planner: O. Alchits ext. 7154
867, 875 and 879 Wellington Road – The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to permit a broader range of service and retail commercial uses on the subject site within the existing building(s). Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Highway Service Commercial (HS1/HS4) Zone TO a Highway Service Commercial/Associated Shopping Area Commercial (HS1/HS4/ASA1) Zone to permit a broader range of commercial and retail uses including Dry cleaning and laundry plants; Grocery stores; Retail stores; Pharmacies; Printing establishments; Video rental establishments. File: Z-9550 Planner: B. House ext. 4078
Items not to be heard before 4:30 p.m.
600 Third Street – The purpose and effect of this Official Plan and zoning change is to permit commercial and limited light industrial uses within the existing buildings, including a self storage establishment. Possible amendment to The London Plan to redesignate FROM Light Industrial TO Industrial Commercial on Map 1 (Place Types) of The London Plan. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Light Industrial (LI1/LI7) Zone TO a Restricted Service Commercial Special Provision (RSC2/RSC4/RSC5(_)) Zone, which would permit a range of moderate intensity commercial uses, and trade service uses. Special provisions would permit the existing minimum interior side yard of 6.6m, whereas 7.5m is required adjacent to a residential zone; a minimum landscaped open space of 5.5%, whereas a minimum of 15% is required where a mix of industrial/commercial uses are proposed; and a maximum lot coverage of 32%, whereas a maximum of 30% is permitted. File: OZ-9542 Planner: A. Riley ext. 4579
1350 Trafalgar Street - The purpose and effect of the recommended action is to rezone the subject site FROM a General Industrial (GI1(8)) Special Provision Zone TO a Restricted Service Commercial (RSC4(_)) Special Provision Zone. The intent is to permit a self-storage establishment within the existing building on site. No new buildings or structures are proposed as part of this application. File: Z-9548. Planner: A. Singh ext. 7153
Items not to be heard before 5:00 p.m.
942 Westminster Drive - The purpose and effect of the recommended action it to rezone the subject site FROM an Agricultural (AG2) and Environmental Review (ER) Zone TO an Agricultural (AG2), Environmental Review (ER) and Agricultural (AG2(_)) Special Provision Zone. The intent is to permit an existing surplus farm dwelling and accessory structure. File: Z-9526. Planner: A. Singh ext. 7153
Items not to be heard before 5:30 p.m.
400 Southdale Road E – Consideration of a Site Plan Control application to permit the construction of a seven-storey apartment building, with a total of 181 units. The current zoning on the lands is Holding Residential (h-5*R9-1*B-78) which permits the use of the land for an apartment building. File: SPA21-118 - Site Development Planner: M. Sundercock ext. 4471
NOTICE OF REVISED APPLICATION
The following applications were received and advertised on a previous date in The Londoner and have since been REVISED. The Planning and Environment Committee will be considering these applications at a future public meeting, the date and time of which will be published in the Londoner. If you have any questions or would like to provide comment, please see “Providing Comment” below.
300-320 King Street – The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to permit the development of a 35-storey, 435-unit mixed-use building with a central residential tower, and a 4 and 5-storey podium across the entire site consisting of commercial, a parking structure, bicycle storage and residential units. A Site Plan Approval application is currently being processed to permit the conversion of part, or all, of the existing hotel units to residential units. A density of 595 units per hectare(uph) is proposed for the development, resulting in a total site density of approximately 940 uph if the existing hotel is completely converted to apartments. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a holding Downtown Area (h-3*DA2*D350) Zone TO a Downtown Area Special Provision (DA2( )) Zone. Special provisions would permit no landscaped open space requirement, a maximum building height of 111m, a maximum lot coverage of 97%, and a maximum density of 940 units per hectare. File: Z-9570. Planner: A. Riley ext. 4579
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
The following applications have been received by the City of London. The Planning and Environment Committee will be considering these applications at a future public meeting, the date and time of which will be published in the Londoner. If you have any questions or would like to provide comment, please see “Providing Comment” below.
161 Bonaventure Drive – The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to permit an 8-storey apartment building containing 125 units with 157 parking spaces. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM Highway Service Commercial (HS1), (HS4), and Restricted Service Commercial (RSC2), (RSC3), (RSC4) Zones TO a Residential R9 Special Provision (R9-7_)) Zone to permit an 8-storey apartment building. The following special provisions are being requested: a maximum height of 30 metres, an increased residential density of 232 units per hectare whereas 150 is the maximum, a reduced minimum rear yard setback of 16.0 metres, whereas 28.0 meters is required, a reduced minimum exterior side yard setback of 2.0 metres, whereas 9.0 metres is required and to permit parking in the front yard and exterior yard. The city may consider additional special provisions for this site. File: Z-9574 Planner: O. Alchits ext. 7154
PROVIDING COMMENT
Your comments on these matters are important. You may comment by phone, mail or emailing the planner assigned to the file you are interested in. Mail should be directed to: The City of London, Planning and Development, P.O. Box 5035, 300 Dufferin Ave., London, ON, N6A 4L9.
Please note: Personal information collected and recorded at the Public Participation Meeting, or through written submissions on this subject, is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, and the Planning Act, 1990 R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13 and will be used by Members of Council and City of London staff in their consideration of this matter. The written submissions, including names and contact information and the associated reports arising from the public participation process, will be made available to the public, including publishing on the City's website. Video recordings of the Public Participation Meeting may also be posted to the City of London's website. Questions about this collection should be referred to Evelina Skalski, Manager, Records and Information Services 519-661-CITY(2489) ext. 5590.
If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the Corporation of the City of London or of the Approval Authority to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City of London before the application is adopted or approved, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision.
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City of London before the proposed amendment is adopted or approved, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Opportunities to view any file materials in-person can be arranged through the file Planner. For more information about these matters, including information about appeal rights, contact Planning and Development at plandev@london.ca and/or (519) 930-3500.
*Please ensure you reference the File Number or address in all communications.
MINOR VARIANCES
The Committee of Adjustment for the City of London will meet on Thursday February 16, 2023, commencing at 1:30 p.m., for the purpose of hearing the following applications for Minor Variance to Zoning By-law Z.-1. Public hearings before the committee are held virtually. Those who wish to attend the public hearing, or to provide written submissions regarding the matter should contact CoAregister@london.ca / CofAsubmit@london.ca Secretary - Treasurer, London Committee of Adjustment at 519-930-3500 by 4:30 p.m. the day before the committee meeting. Additional information regarding the matter being considered by the committee is available to the public for inspection by contacting the Secretary-Treasurer, London Committee of Adjustment
1:30 p.m. – A.159/22 - 858 William Street, PLAN NIL PT LOT 24 E/S WILLIAM. To permit a single-detached dwelling. To permit a residential garage width of 164% of the building façade width, whereas 50% is the maximum permitted. To permit a driveway width of 5.5m, whereas 5.1m is the maximum permitted based on the frontage.
If you wish to be notified of a decision of the Committee of Adjustment, you must appear in person or by Counsel at the hearing and file a written request with the Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment. An appeal from a decision of the Committee of Adjustment to the Ontario Land Tribunal shall be filed within 20 days of making the decision. Any appeal must be filed with the Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment, in person at 6th Floor, City Hall, 300 Dufferin Ave., London, ON, or Mail to City of London, P.O. Box 5035, ON N6A 4L9. 519-661-2489 ext. 4988
CONSENTS
The London Consent Authority will be considering the following application for consent. Comments are due January 5, 2022, to the London Consent Authority.
B. 040/22 – 320 Vancouver Street. is requesting to sever approximately 297.8m² with a lot frontage of 8.52m and retain approximately 397.7m² with a lot frontage of 11.36m in order to facilitate the creation of a new lot within an existing residential neighbourhood. Planner: B. House ext. 4078
If a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the City of London Consent Authority in respect of the proposed consent does not make written submissions to the Consent Authority, before it gives or refuses to give a provisional consent, the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) may dismiss the appeal. If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Consent Authority in respect of the proposed consent you must make a written submission to the City of London Consent Authority, 300 Dufferin Avenue, 6th Floor, London, Ontario, N6A 4L9. Additional information on these applications is available at the Consent Authority Office, Planning and Economic Development, Planning and Development, 6th Floor, City Hall, 300 Dufferin Avenue, London, Ontario 519-930-3500.
NOTICES
Notice of Disposal of Municipal Lands - Pursuant to City of London By-law A.-6151-17, notice is hereby given that the Municipal Council of The Corporation of the City of London at its meeting on December 13, 2022 declared the following City-owned properties to be surplus and now intends to dispose of them:
A portion of the cul-de-sac at the south end of Emerson Avenue at Base Line Road East, described as the cul-de-sac fronting on 229, 230, 233 and 238 Emerson Avenue, Plan 914 London / Westminster, more particularly described as Parts 1 and 2, Plan 33R-21319, in the City of London; approximately 9,127.79 square feet in size.
Part of Hamilton Road, legally described as Part Lot 28, S Hamilton Road, N/E Grey Street, Plan 176 (E), in the City of London, County of Middlesex, being part of PIN # 08313-0062, municipally known as 181 Hamilton Road adjacent 580 Grey Street; approximately 0.1 acres in size.
Part of Clarke Road adjacent 112 Clarke Road is located north of Gore Road and is legally described as Part Lot 17, Plan 761 designated as Parts 1, 2, 5 and 6, Plan 33R11453, S/T Ease over Parts 1 and 2, Plan 33R-11453 as in LT361005; London Township and Part Lot 18, Plan 761 designated as Parts 9 and 10, Plan 33R-11453 London Township, known municipally as 108 Clark Road; approximately 0.52 acres in size.
If you need further information about this matter, please contact the Realty Services Division, at 519-661-5442 or realtyservices@london.ca.
CITY SERVICES DURING THE 2022 HOLIDAY CLOSURE
A number of our offices, programs and services are closed from noon on December 23, 2022, and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on January 3, 2023. Below is a list of services that are open or available during this time:
Recreation and Sport
Customer Service will be available via e-mail, phone and in-person at the Citi Plaza location on December 28 & 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and December 30 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Registration for programs can be completed online at any time, by visiting london.ca/playyourway.
Arenas & outdoor skating rinks
Arenas closed - December 25 and January 1
Modified Hours – December 24 and 31 (7 a.m. to 11 a.m.)
Pre-registration is required for all indoor skate times. Register seven days in advance using your Play Your Way account online or call 519-661-5575.
Victoria Park ice rink
Open daily (weather permitting) from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The rink is closed for ice resurfacing from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. daily. Note: To check whether the ice rink is closed due to weather conditions, please call 519-661-4529.
Covent Garden Market Rotary rink
Temporarily closed, scheduled to reopen in January 2023.
Storybook Gardens
Open for extended skating hours weather permitting. Please check storybook.london.ca for updates to hours and/or skating conditions.
Visit london.ca/skating or call 519-661-5575 for more information.
Aquatics
Please visit london.ca/aquatics for information on holiday swim times.
Community centres, seniors' centres & satellites
Select centres will be open for pre-registered recreation programs. For a list of those programs and locations, visit london.ca/playyourway.
Building permits & inspections
Permits - Visit london.ca/building
Inspections- Emergency only, based on staff availability. Phone 519-661-4965 to reach after-hours dispatch.
By-law, property standards and noise complaints
By-law and property standards - E-mail enforcement@london.ca.
Noise Complaints - Call 519-930-3517. The noise complaint line is responded to on Friday and Saturday evenings between 7 p.m. and 2:30 a.m.
Child Care Fee Subsidy
The Child Care Fee Subsidy office at Citi Plaza is closed from noon on December 23, 2022 and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on January 3, 2023. Visit london.ca/childcare to apply online 24/7.
Dearness Home administration offices
Open regular hours on December 28, 29. December 30 open until noon.
Development applications
Existing online submissions remain available or you can deposit applications in the City Hall mail slot (west side of City Hall front entrance) or mailed to Planning and Development, City of London, 300 Dufferin Ave. PO Box 5035, London, N6A 4L9
Emergency shelter and food services (Not City services)
All emergency shelters remain open. For information about emergency shelters call:
• Rotholme Family Shelter: 519-673-4114
• Salvation Army Centre of Hope: 519-661-0343
• Mission Services of London: 519-438-7700
• Men’s Mission: 519-672-8500
• Unity Project: 519-433-8700
For information about emergency food services call:
• Salvation Army Centre of Hope: 519-661-0343
• Ark Aid Street Mission: 519-667-0322
• Sisters of St. Joseph’s Hospitality Centre: 519-432-0660
• London and Area Food Bank: 519-659-4045
For general information about emergency shelters and meal programs call 519-661-4520.
Fire services
If you are experiencing an emergency, call 9-1-1. If your call is not an emergency, please call 519-661-5615 or email fireforms@london.ca. Administrative offices open December 28 - 30 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Forestry
Report emergencies related to the tree protection by-law or issues such as storm damage related to individual City owned trees to dispatch@london.ca or call 519-661-CITY(2489) x 4965.
Submit tree protection by-law enforcement, tree cutting issues or complaints to trees@london.ca or leave a message at 519-661-CITY(2489) x 4457.
Submit concerns or work orders about trees located on public property (boulevard, parks, woodlands) to Forestry Dispatch at trees@london.ca or call 519-661-CITY(2489) x 5783.
Email private tree issues and complaints related to the property standards by-law to enforcement@london.ca or call 519-661-CITY(2489) x 4660.
Garbage, recycling & envirodepots
Collection schedule and envirodepot hours are available at london.ca/garbage or found on the Waste Reduction & Conservation Calendar. Report a collection concern online at service.london.ca or email service@london.ca.
Housing Stability Services
Offices open to answer calls on December 28 and 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on December 30 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Email homelessprevention@london.ca
Connect with the Homeless Prevention’s Coordinated Access team during regular business hours, call 519-661-HOME(4663) or toll free 1-833-932-2297 x4
After business hours, please contact London Cares Street and Mobile Outreach phone service 519-667-CARE (2273). Available 24/7.
Housing services including Housing Access Centre (HAC) offices Citi Plaza, 355 Wellington St. Suite 248 open on December 28 & 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on December 30 from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
Email hac@london.ca
Licences & permits
Burial permits - Obtainable through London Police Service, 601 Dundas Street (at Adelaide Street).
Dog and cat licences – Available at London Animal Care Centre at 121 Pine Valley Boulevard, 519-685-1330 Open December 28, 29 and 30 or online at www.accpets.ca
Residential rental licences, business & taxi licensing - Application information is available at london.ca/licences and can be emailed to licensing@london.ca. Applications and cheques may also be submitted by mail or dropped off in the City Hall mail slot. Business licences expire annually January 31 and renewals can be done by email.
Sign & canopy applications – Mail to City of London, 300 Dufferin Ave. PO Box 5035, London, N6A 4L9 or deposited in the City Hall mail slot (west side of City Hall front entrance).
Life Stabilization - Ontario Works and Discretionary benefits
Offices are open on December 28 and 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on December 30 from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
Online applications for Ontario Works can be accessed 24/7 at https://www.ontario.ca/page/social-assistance
Case status and cheque information for ongoing Ontario Works clients:
Ongoing OW clients can also receive information about their payments by registering for a MyBenefits account at mybenefits.mcss.gov.on.ca or by calling the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) System at 1-800-808-2268. The IVR system is available 24/7.
Parking Services & Compliance
Parking Enforcement – Call 519-661-4965 or email dispatch@london.ca
Overnight Parking – visit london.ca/parking to obtain an overnight on-street parking pass.
Payments – can be made online or placed in the drop box at the front of the building at 824 Dundas Street.
Property taxes
Payments by cheque in sealed envelopes can be dropped into the City Hall mail slot, 300 Dufferin Avenue, on the southwest corner of the building or mailed to Property Tax Section, City of London, PO Box 5256, London, N6A 5M6.
Report a problem or service emergency
Report a problem online or e-mail non-urgent concerns to service@london.ca. If you are calling to report a water main burst or other water emergency, please dial 519-661-4739.
If your emergency relates to flooding, serious road or sidewalk damage, garbage collection, sewer problems or fallen trees please call 519-661-4965.
Hydro concerns should be addressed to London Hydro.