Public Participation Meeting Process
As part of the City’s ongoing efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, and in keeping with the regulations and guidelines provided by the Province of Ontario, the Public Participation Meeting process has been modified. The capacity for individuals in City Hall meeting rooms and the Council Chambers Public Gallery will reflect the requirement for 2m physical distancing, with designated seating and standing areas being provided.
Public Participation Meeting (PPM) Process
- Members of the public are asked to “pre-register” to speak in person at a PPM. Speakers will be limited to five minutes of verbal presentation.
- Pre-register by calling 519-661-2489 ex. 7100; or by emailing
- PPMClerks@london.ca Please indicate the PPM subject matter when contacting the Clerk’s Office. Registrations will be confirmed.[1]
- When pre-registering, members of the public will have a brief COVID-19 health screening and will be asked to self-screen prior to entering City Hall.
- When pre-registering, members of the public will be advised which meeting room to attend on the second floor of City Hall.
- Presentations will be strictly verbal; any other submission of photos, slides or written information must be made outside of the PPM. These can be forwarded to the staff associated with this matter and/or to the registration email, noted above. In order to be considered, all submissions should be made prior to the Council meeting when the standing committee recommendation regarding the subject matter is considered.
Public Participation Meeting (PPM) Process – At the meeting
- Members of the public should self-screen before entering City Hall. You likely will be greeted by security upon entering the building.
- Members of the public should convene in the assigned seating, in the appropriate meeting room for the PPM as noted in the pre-registration.
- Each committee room will broadcast the meeting taking place in the Council Chambers.
- City Staff will be in each room to assist members of the public.
- When appropriate, individual members of the public will have an opportunity to speak to the committee, using the camera/microphone in the committee room. Floor markings will indicate where to stand.
Council Chambers
- Committee members and staff will be present in the Chambers (physically, or by remote attendance).
- There will be no public access to the Council floor.
[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, including the provision of adequate physical distancing. Questions about this collection should be addressed to the City Clerk, 3rd floor, City Hall, 300 Dufferin Ave., London, ON N6A 4L9. Tel: 519-661-2489, ext. 4937, email: csaunder@london.ca.
NOTICE OF REVISED APPLICATION AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
The Planning and Environment Committee will consider the following matters at a Public Participation Meeting to be held Monday, October 19, 2020. The meeting will be hosted in City Hall, Council Chambers, participation of some members and staff will be virtual. Comments in writing to be considered at the Public Participation Meeting may be sent to the Committee Clerk, H. Lysynski at (PEC@london.ca). If you have any questions or would like to provide comments, please see “Providing Comment” below. There is additional information on the City of London website about Public Participation Meetings, during the COVID-19 emergency. 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.
1761 Wonderland Road North - The purpose and effect of this Official Plan and zoning change is to permit a seventeen (17) storey apartment building with a total of 228 dwelling units and a total 600m2 of commercial space on the main floor. Possible amendment to the Official Plan to ADD a Specific Area Policy to Chapter 10 to permit a high-rise form within the Neighbourhood Commercial Node designation having a maximum residential density of 220 units/ha. Possible amendment to the Specific Area policy under the London Plan to ADD a Specific Area Policy in the Shopping Area Place Type to permit a building form having a maximum height of 17 storeys, exclusive of the mechanical penthouse. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a holding Neighbourhood Shopping Area Special Provision (h-17/h-103/NSA5(5)) Zone TO a holding Neighbourhood Shopping Area Special Provision Bonus (h-17/h-103/NSA5(5)/NSA3(__)*B( )) Zone to permit a maximum density of 220 units per hectare, a maximum height of 63 metres, off street parking of 322 spaces, a maximum of 600m2 of non-residential space within an apartment building, a maximum of 600m2 of Gross Floor Area (GFA) for an individual permitted non-residential use, exclude this Zone variation from the compound zoning permissions of Section 3.9 1) of the Zoning By-law and add pharmacy as an additional permitted use. Council may also consider the application of a bonus zone to implement the above zoning amendment. File: OZ-9178 Planner: A. Riley (City Hall)
Items not to be heard before 4:30 p.m.
954 Gainsborough Road - A request has be received for the demolition of buildings located on the heritage listed property at 954 Gainsborough Road. Contact: Heritage Planner: L.E. Dent (City Hall)
355 Marconi Boulevard, west side, south of Trafalgar Street and north of Julia Court; approx. 1.47 hectares (3.6 ac.) A notice of application was advertised in the “Londoner” on May 28, 2020. A revised application has recently been submitted. The purpose and effect of this Notice of Revised Application and Notice of Public Meeting is to consider a proposed draft plan of subdivision and zoning amendment to allow 30 single detached lots served by one (1) local street, whereas 32 residential lots were previously proposed. Consideration of an amendment to the zoning by-law to change the zoning from a Restricted Service Commercial RSC1/RSC3/RSC5 Zone to a Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-1( )) Zone to permit single detached dwellings; together with a special provision to permit an exterior side yard of 4.5 metres for Lot 1 flanking Marconi Boulevard, whereas 6.0 metres is required. The City may also consider applying a holding provision in the zoning to ensure adequate provision of municipal services and that a subdivision agreement is entered into. File: 39T-20501 / Z-9210 Planner: L. Mottram (City Hall)
Items not to be heard before 5:00 p.m.
Meadowlily Environmental Significant Area – The purpose and effect of this Official Plan and zoning change is to amend the area as identified in the Meadowlily Woods Environmental Significant Area Conservation Master Plan to an Open Space designation in the City of London Official Plan and to amend the zoning of the lands to Open Space (OS5) Zone. Possible amendment to the Official Plan FROM Urban Reserve Community Growth, Environmental Review, Multi Family High Density Residential, Multi Family Medium Density Residential TO Open Space and FROM Open Space TO Multi Family High Density, Multi Family Medium Density Residential and FROM Environmental Review TO Urban Reserve Community Growth and TO amend the London Plan FROM the Neighbourhood and Environmental Review Place Types TO Green Space and to amend FROM Green Space Place Type TO Neighbourhood Place Type . Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a holding Urban Reserve (h-2*UR1) Zone, Open Space (OS2) Zone, Open Space (OS1), Open Space (OS4) Zone, holding Open Space (h-2*OS4), Open Space Special Provision (OS1 (1)), Open Space Special Provision (OS4(1)) Environmental Review (ER) Zone and an Urban Reserve (UR4) Zone TO an Open Space (OS5) Zone to permit conservation uses only, TO amend Official Plan (1989) Map Schedule B-1 Natural Heritage Features to include the Environmental Significant Area boundaries TO amend the London Plan Map 5 Natural Heritage Features to include the Environmental Significant Area boundaries and TO amend the Official Plan(1989) and the London Plan to adopt the Meadowlily Woods Conservation Master Plan as a Guideline Document. . File: OZ-9245 Planner: C. Smith (Dundas)
Items not to be heard before 5:30 p.m.
348 Sunningdale Road East – The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to permit two, 3 storey townhouse buildings with a total of 17 units. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM an Urban Reserve (UR1) Zone TO a Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-3(__)) Zone to permit townhouses and stacked townhouses with a maximum density of 35 units per hectare and maximum height of 12.0m, with special provisions to permit a minimum lot frontage of 11.0m in place of 22.0m; minimum east, south and west interior side yard setbacks of 3.2m, 5.0m, and 3.0m, respectively, in place of 6.0m; minimum landscaped open space of 35% in place of 45%; maximum lot coverage of 33.4% in place of 30%; and an Open Space Special Provision (OS5(_)) Zone to permit conservation lands, conservation works, passive recreation uses and managed woodlots, with a special provision to permit a minimum lot area of 0.15ha in place of 0.4ha. The City may also consider a modified location for the requested Open Space (OS5(_)) Zone boundary and, as a result, a different residential zone classification and/or modified special provisions related to the proposed concept plan. File: Z-9011 Planner: B.Debbert (City Hall)
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.
6019 Hamlyn Street – The purpose and effect of these applications would be the creation of a plan of subdivision with 93 single detached dwellings, two (2) multi-family medium density block, two (2) park blocks, three (3) open space blocks, one (1) storm facility block, seven (7) one foot reserve blocks and one (1) road widening block all served by three (3) new streets connecting to Hamlyn Street.
Consideration of a Draft Plan of Subdivision consisting of 93 single detached dwellings, two (2) multi-family medium density block, two (2) park blocks, three (3) open space blocks, one (1) storm facility block, seven (7) one foot reserve blocks and one (1) road widening block all served by three (3) new streets connecting to Hamlyn Street.
Possible Amendment to Zoning By-law Z.-1 to change the zoning from an Urban Reserve (UR4), a Holding Urban Reserve (h-2*UR4) Zone, and an Environmental Review (ER) Zone to:
- a Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-3(12)) Zone (Lots 1-93) to permit single detached dwellings with a minimum lot frontage of 10m and a minimum lot area of 30m2, with a special provision to permit minimum front yard depth for garages of 5.5m and a lot coverage of 45% for single detached dwellings;
- a Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-3(12))/R4-3(*) Zone (Block 94) to permit single detached dwellings with a minimum lot frontage of 10m and a minimum lot area of 300m2, with a special provision to permit minimum front yard depth for garages of 5.5m and a lot coverage of 45% for single detached dwellings and street townhouse dwellings with a minimum lot frontage of 5.5m per unit and a minimum lot area of 200m2, with a special provision to permit a maximum lot coverage of 45%.
- a Residential R5 Special Provision/Residential R6 Special Provision/Residential R7 Special Provision/Residential R8 Special Provision (R5-7(*)/R6-5(42)/R7(*)D75*H20/R8-4(*)) Zone (Block 95), to permit cluster townhouse dwellings and cluster stacked townhouse dwellings with a maximum height of 12m and a maximum density of 60 units per hectare, with a special provision for a minimum front and exterior side yard building setback of 3m and a maximum lot coverage of 50% (R5-7(*)), to permit cluster single detached dwellings, cluster semi-detached dwellings, cluster duplex dwellings, cluster triplex dwellings, cluster townhouse dwellings, cluster stacked townhouse dwellings, cluster apartment buildings, and cluster fourplex dwellings with a maximum height of 12m and a maximum density of 35 units per hectare, with a special provision for a minimum front and exterior side yard building setback of 3m and a maximum lot coverage of 50% (R6-5(42)), to permit senior citizen apartment buildings, handicapped persons apartment buildings, nursing homes, retirement lodges, continuum-of-care facilities, and emergency care establishments with a maximum height of 20m and a maximum density of 75 units per hectare, with a special provision for a minimum front and exterior side yard building setback of 3m (R7(*)D75*H20)), and to permit apartment buildings, handicapped person’s apartment buildings, lodging house class 2, stacked townhousing, senior citizen apartment buildings, emergency care establishments, and continuum-of-care facilities with a maximum density of 75 units per hectare, with a special provision for a minimum front and exterior side yard building setback of 3m and a maximum height of 6-storeys (20m) (R8-4(*));
- an Open Space Special provision (OS1(3)) Zone (Block 96, 97, 98 and 99), to permit to conservation lands, conservation works, cultivation of land for agricultural/horticultural purposes, golf courses, private parks, public parks, recreational golf courses, recreational buildings associated with conservation lands and public parks, campground, and managed forest, with a special provision for no minimum lot area and no minimum lot frontage;
- an Open Space (OS5) Zone (Block 100, 101 and 110), to permit conservation lands, conservation works, passive recreation uses which include hiking trails and multi-use pathways, and managed woodlots.
The City is also considering the following amendments: Special Provisions in zoning to implement the urban design requirements and considerations of the Southwest Area Secondary Plan; Adding holding provisions for the following: urban design, water looping, municipal services, and phasing. File: 39T-18504/Z-8960 Planner: M. Corby (City Hall)
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.
Core Area Community Improvement Plan - The purpose and effect of this Official Plan amendment is to implement the Community Improvement Plan to establish a long-term vision for improvement in the Core Area. Possible amendment to The London Plan Map 8 – Community Improvement Plan Areas to ADD the Core Area community improvement project area. Possible passing of a by-law to designate the Core Area as a community improvement project area, possible adoption of the Core Area Community Improvement Plan, and possible adoption of Core Area Community Improvement Plan Financial Incentive Guidelines, all pursuant to the provisions of Section 28 of the Planning Act and the Community Improvement Plan section of the Our Tools part of The London Plan. File: O-9257 Planner: K. Killen (Dundas)
1067-1071 Wellington Road – The purpose and effect of this Official Plan and zoning change is to permit three mixed-use buildings with high-rise apartment buildings, ranging from 18 to 22-storeys in height; 1,239 residential units; 1,895 square metres of office; 950 square metres of retail; and a total of 1,334 parking spaces provided in underground and above-ground facilities. Possible amendment to the 1989 Official Plan to ADD a Specific Area Policy to permit mixed-use buildings with a maximum building height of 22-storeys (76 metres) and a maximum density of 554 units per hectare. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM an Associated Shopping Area Commercial (ASA1/ASA3) Zone TO a Business District Commercial Special Provision Bonus (BDC(_)*B-_) Zone. Special provisions would identify the Wellington Road frontage as the front lot line; permit dwelling units along the front portion of the ground floor, whereas dwelling units are required to be located at the rear of the ground floor or on or above the second storey in combination with permitted non-residential uses at the front of the building on the ground floor; permit a minimum rear yard depth of 0.75 metres, whereas 33 metres is required; a minimum parking rate of 1 space per residential unit, whereas 1.25 spaces per unit is required; a minimum parking rate of 1 space per 20 square metres of retail gross floor area, whereas 1 per 15 square metres of gross floor area is required; and a minimum bicycle parking rate of 0.5 spaces per residential unit, whereas 0.75 spaces per residential unit is required. The proposed bonus zone would permit a maximum building height of 22-storeys (76 metres) and a maximum mixed-use density of 554 units per hectare in return for eligible facilities, services, and matters outlined in Section 19.4.4 of the 1989 Official Plan and policies 1638_ to 1655_ of The London Plan. File: O-9263/Z-9264. Planner: C. Maton (City Hall)
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REMOVE A HOLDING PROVISION
City Council will consider removing the Holding Provisions as applied to the lands described below at a future Council Meeting. Council will not hear representations from the public on these matters. If you have any questions or comments about this matter, please call the planner identified below.
1258 and 1388 Sunningdale Road West – City Council intends to consider removing the “h” and “h-100” Holding Provision’s from the zoning of the subject lands. The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to remove the holding symbol’s permitting the development 53 single detached dwellings. The purpose of the “h” provision is to ensure the orderly development of lands and the adequate provision of municipal services. The “h” symbol shall not be deleted until the required security has been provided and/or a development agreement has been entered into for the subject lands. The purpose of the “h-100” provision is to ensure there is adequate water service and appropriate access, a looped watermain system must be constructed and a second public access must be available to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, prior to the removal of the h-100 symbol. Council will consider removing the holding provisions as it applies to these lands no earlier than November 2, 2020. File: H-9259 Planner: M. Corby (City Hall).
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, Development Services or City Planning, 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 Cathy Saunders, City Clerk, 519-661-2489 ext. 4937.
Please also note that these applications are being circulated during the State of Emergency issued by the Province of Ontario. As a result, in-person services are not available at this time.
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 Local Planning Appeal 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 Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this application is being circulated during the COVID-19 State of Emergency issued by the Province of Ontario. As a result, in-person services are not available at this time. For more information about these matters, including information about appeal rights, contact City Planning at planning@london.ca and/or 519-661-4980, or Development Services at developmentservices@london.ca and/or (519) 930-3500. When in-person services are available, the notice and application information can be viewed by visiting 206 Dundas Street or the 6th Floor of City Hall, 300 Dufferin Ave., London ON, Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. Information for most subdivisions, condominiums, Official Plan amendments and Zoning By-Law amendments is also available at www.london.ca/planapps. Key maps for the land described in these applications are not provided as they are available for review at the offices and through the webpage noted above. *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 October 15, 2020, commencing at 1:30 p.m., on the second floor of City Hall, 300 Dufferin Avenue, London, Ontario for the purpose of hearing the following applications for Minor Variance to Zoning By-law Z.-1.
1:30 p.m. –A.082/20 - 35 Emery Street East, PLAN 392 BLK M PT LOT 12 IRREG, south side of Emery Street East, east of Wharncliffe Road South. To construct a second-storey addition. To permit an east interior side yard setback of 1.1m, whereas a minimum of 3.0m is required.
1:45 p.m. – A.083/20 - 8 Springbank Drive, PLAN 376 BLK A PT LOT 9 W/S WHARNCLIFFE REG, south side of Springbank Drive, west of Wharncliffe Road South. To permit an office use. To permit a lot area of 180m² whereas a minimum of 450m² is required. To permit a lot frontage of 10.6m, whereas a minimum of 15.0m is required. To permit a rear yard setback of 0.5m, whereas a minimum of 7.5m is required. To permit a lot coverage of 54%, whereas 40% is the maximum permitted. To permit one off-street parking space, whereas a minimum of three is required
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 Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) 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
NOTICES
Notice of Public Participation Meeting – Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee – Administrative Monetary Penalties By-law on October 6, 2020 not to be heard before 4:05 PM, City Hall, Council Chambers, 300 Dufferin Avenue. Pursuant to regulations contained in the Municipal Act, as amended, the Community and Protective Services Committee will be holding a Public Participation Meeting to receive delegations and their comments regarding the consideration of an amendment to the Administrative Monetary Penalties By-law and related associated by-laws, including but not limited to Property Standards, Business Licensing, Yard / Lot Maintenance and Residential Rental Units Licensing to allow for by-law contraventions to be addressed by Administrative Monetary Penalties.
Information regarding the above-noted matter will be posted on the City of London’s website at www.london.ca. Written submissions regarding this matter to be included on the Community and Protective Services Committee Added Agenda for the meeting should be submitted by no later than 9:00 a.m. on Monday, October 5, 2020 either delivered or mailed to the City Clerk’s Office, Room 308, 300 Dufferin Ave P.O. Box 5035 London, Ontario N6A 4L9. Submissions in accordance with the above-noted deadline may also be e-mailed to cpsc@london.ca. Any questions related to the draft amending by-law should be referred to Orest Katolyk at Okatolyk@london.ca
Personal information collected and recorded at the public participation meeting or submitted in writing on this subject is collected under the authority of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, as amended and Municipal Act, 2001, as amended and will be used by Members of Council and City of London staff in their review of this matter. The written submissions, including names and contact information and the report of the public participation meeting will be made available to the public, including posting on the City of London’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 Cathy Saunders, City Clerk, 519 661-2489 ext. 4937.
Notice of Public Participation Meeting – Meeting of Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Fees and Charges By-law – October 20, 2020, not to be heard before 4:05 PM, Council Chambers, City Hall, 300 Dufferin Avenue. The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee will hold a public participation meeting to receive comments regarding the City of London’s Fees and Charges By-law. The Fees and Charges By-law sets out fees and charges that will be collected by The Corporation of the City of London for services provided by Services Areas throughout the Corporation.
During the COV-19 emergency, 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, during the COVID-19 emergency.
Information regarding the above-noted matter will be posted on the City of London’s website at www.london.ca on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Written submissions regarding the above-noted matter to be included on the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee Added Agenda are to be submitted by no later than 9:00 AM on Monday, October 19, 2020 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 sppc@london.ca. Those who wish to attend in person should pre-register by contacting PPMClerks@london.ca or 519-661-2489 ext. 7100.
Personal information collected and recorded at the public participation meeting or submitted in writing on this subject is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, and will be used by Members of Council and City of London staff in their review of this matter. The written submissions, including names and contact information and the report of the public participation meeting, will be made available to the public, including posting on the City of London’s website. A video recording of the meeting proceedings may also be posted to the City of London’s website. Questions about this collection should be referred to Cathy Saunders, City Clerk, 519-661-2489 ext. 4937.