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 ext. 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 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.
1453-1459 Oxford Street East & 648-656 Ayreswood Avenue – The purpose and effect of this Official Plan and zoning change is to permit the development of an 18-storey mixed-use building containing 259 residential units and 491 square metres of commercial gross floor area. Possible amendment to the 1989 Official Plan to re-designate the subject lands from Low Density Residential to Multi-Family, High Density Residential. Council may also consider an amendment to The London Plan to add a specific policy in the Rapid Transit Corridor Place Type to permit a maximum intensity of 18-storeys with Type 2 Bonus Zoning, whereas a maximum of 16-storeys with Type 2 Bonus Zoning is permitted. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Residential R1 (R1-6) Zone and Residential R1/Office Conversion (R1-6/OC4) Zone TO a Residential R9 Bonus/Neighbourhood Shopping Area (R9-7*B-_/NSA3) Zone to permit apartment buildings and a range of commercial uses. The proposed bonus zone would permit: a reduced minimum front yard depth of 0 metres, whereas 14 metres is required; a reduced minimum exterior side yard depth of 8.2 metres, whereas 12 metres is required; a reduced minimum side yard depth of 0.5 metres, whereas 24 metres is required; a reduced minimum rear yard depth of 25.3 metres, whereas 60 metres is required; an increased maximum lot coverage of 31.7%, whereas a maximum of 30% is permitted; a reduced minimum parking supply of 283 spaces, whereas 365 spaces are required; a maximum building height of 60 metres; and an increased maximum density of 390 units per hectare, whereas 150 units per hectare is the maximum, 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: OZ-9269 Planner: C. Maton ext.5074
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.
49 to 153 Middleton Avenue, 3695 to 3848 Somerston Crescent, 3582 to 3642 Earlston Cross, 84 to 150 Knott Drive and 3583 to 3617 Lynds Street (Registered Plan 33M-785) – 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 to permit future residential development of the subject lands. 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 for the development agreement or subdivision agreement, and Council is satisfied that the conditions of the approval of the plans and drawings for a site plan, or the conditions of the approval of a draft plan of subdivision, will ensure a development agreement or subdivision agreement is executed by the applicant and the City prior to development. 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-9270 Planner: S. Meksula ext.5349
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.
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. 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 Development Services at developmentservices@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 November 12, 2030, 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.
A.092/20 - 95 Chesterfield Avenue, PLAN 812 PT LOTS 14,15 REG, northwest corner of Chesterfield Avenue and Veronica Avenue To create a lot and construct a duplex dwelling. Retained Lands (Part 1) To permit a lot area of 511m², whereas a lot area of 550m² is the minimum required. To permit a rear yard setback of 4.0m, whereas a minimum of 7.0m is required. To permit a maximum building depth of 61%, whereas 60% is the maximum permitted. Severed Lands (Part 2) To permit a lot area of 512m², whereas a lot area of 550m² is the minimum required.
A.093/20 - 2975 Tokala Trail, PLAN 33M685 BLK 98 IRREG, southwest corner of Tokala Trail and Dyer Drive To construct an apartment building. To permit a front yard setback of 7.6m, whereas a minimum of 11.0m is required. To permit an exterior side yard setback of 6.8m, whereas a minimum of 11.0m is required. To permit a rear yard setback of 10.4m, whereas a minimum of 18.0m is required. To permit an interior side yard setback of 1.5m, whereas a minimum of 18.0m is required.
A.094/20 - 2045 Dundas Street, CON C PT LOT 3 RP33R7222 PART 2 REG, southeast corner of Dundas Street and Speight Boulevard To permit the existing parking. To permit 24 parking spaces for all uses permitted under the current zone for the existing building.
A.095/20 - 6700 Crown Grant Road, PLAN 33M726 LOT 30 IRREG, east side of Crown Grant Road, south of Old Garrison Boulevard To construct a rear addition. To permit a rear yard setback of 7.0m, whereas 7.5m is the minimum 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.
CONSENTS
The London Consent Authority will be considering the following application for consent. Comments Due By November 5, 2020 to the London Consent Authority.
B.031/20 – 2496 Dundas Street – Request to sever approximately 10,690m2 to be consolidated with 1420 Crumlin Sideroad and retain approximately 40,939m². Planner: D.Hahn ext. 3833
B.025/20 – 1615-1619 Haig Street – Request to sever approximately 389m2 (Part 2) for the purpose of future residential uses and retain approximately 389m2 (Part 1) for the purpose of maintaining existing residential uses. Planner: M. Wu ext.5924
B.030/20 – 39 & 43 Northcrest Drive - Request to sever approximately 1,253.1m2 (part 1) to consolidate with 39 Northcrest Drive for the purpose of maintaining the existing residential uses, and to retain approximately 765.3m2 (part 2) to consolidate with 43 Northcrest Drive for the purpose of future residential uses. Planner: M. Wu ext.5924
B.032/20 – 595 Jamaica Court: Request to sever approximately 819.7m2 to create one (1) lot for the purpose of a future single detached dwelling intended to front onto Commissioners Road West and to retain approximately 1,047m2 for the purpose of the existing single detached dwelling. Planner: E. Ling ext. 2786
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 Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) 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, Development and Compliance Services, Development Services, 6th Floor, City Hall, 300 Dufferin Avenue, London, Ontario 519-930-3500.