Public Participation Meeting Process
A Provincial Stay-at-Home Order and Province-wide shutdown is in effect for London. In alignment with these measures, the Public Participation Meeting process has been modified to protect the health and well-being of members of the public and City employees during the pandemic.
Anyone wishing to speak at a Public Participation Meeting can do so virtually, using Zoom online or by phone. Pre-registration is required.
Please note:
- Members of the public are required to pre-register to speak at the public participation meeting. To register this must be requested no later than 9:00 a.m. the day of the meeting. Speakers will be limited to five minutes of verbal presentation.
- Registered speakers will be given the information to connect to the Zoom meeting and will also be able to present by phone.
- Pre-register by calling 519-661-2489 ext. 7100 or by emailing PPMClerks@london.ca. Please indicate the meeting and item when contacting the Clerk’s Office. Directions on how to participate will be provided upon registration.
- Members of the public can also participate by submitting written communications to the committee or to Members of Council prior to the meeting.
Pre-registration is only required for those wishing to speak at a Public Participation Meeting.
Council and Standing Committee Meetings will continue; however, City Hall will be temporarily closed to the public for in-person attendance at these meetings. Live streaming of Council and Standing Committee Meetings will continue to be available via the City of London’s website or YouTube.
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.
2The personal information collected on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, and will only be used to contact you for contact tracing purposes in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak at this facility. Whether or not used, you agree that the City of London can destroy your personal information after 21 days. In the event of an outbreak, the City of London may disclose your name and telephone number to the Middlesex London Health Unit for contact tracing purposes.
Questions about this collection should be addressed to the City Clerk at 300 Dufferin Ave., London, ON N6A 4L9. Tel: 519-661-2489 ext. 4937, email: csaunder@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, April 26, 2021. During the COVID-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 matter being considered at the Public Participation Meeting will be posted on the City of London website at www.london.ca on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. 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, April 23, 2021 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.
526 Oxford Street East – The purpose and effect of this Official Plan and zoning change is to permit a personal service establishment with a minimum of 4 parking spaces. Possible amendment to the 1989 Official Plan FROM Multi Family Medium Density Residential TO Multi-family, Medium Density Residential with a specific area policy to allow a personal service establishment with a maximum 140m2 floor area. The intent is to align the 1989 Official Plan policies with The London Plan policies that apply to the site. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Residential R3/Office Conversion (R3-1/OC5) Zone TO a Residential R3/Office Conversion Special Provision (R3-1/OC5 (*)) Zone to permit the conversion of 140m2 of existing office use to personal service use with a minimum of 4 parking spaces for all permitted uses and all other zoning requirements as existing. File: OZ-9303 Planner: C. Smith ext.4468.
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.
1 Commissioners Road East – The purpose and effect of this Official Plan and zoning change is to permit three mixed-use buildings with two, 8-storey mixed use buildings with at total of a total of 157 residential units and 826m2 of non-residential gross floor area and 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 8-storeys (28 metres) and a maximum density of 233 units per hectare. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM an Office Special Provision (OF5(2)) Zone TO a Business District Commercial Special Provision Bonus (BDC(_)*B-_) Zone. Special provisions would identify the Commissioners Road East frontage as the front lot line; permit a minimum interior side yard setback of 0.8 metres, whereas 14 metres is required; permit a minimum rear yard depth of 1.1 metres, whereas 14 metres is required; a minimum parking rate of 1 space per residential unit, whereas 1.25 spaces per unit is required; and a minimum parking rate of 1 space per 20 square metres of non-residential gross floor area, whereas 1 per 15 square metres of gross floor area is required. The proposed bonus zone would permit a maximum building height of 8-storeys (28 metres) and a maximum mixed-use density of 233 units per hectare in return for eligible facilities, services, and matters, specifically affordable housing outlined in Section 19.4.4 of the 1989 Official Plan and policies 1638_ to 1655_ of The London Plan. File: O-9339/Z-9340. Planner: A.Riley ext.4579
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.
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
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 April 29, 2021, commencing at 1:30 p.m., for the purpose of hearing the following applications for Minor Variance to Zoning By-law Z.-1. Due to the COVID-19 emergency in the Province of Ontario, public hearings before the committee will be held virtually. Those who wish to attend the public hearing, or to provide written submissions regarding the matter should contact the Secretary - Treasurer, London Committee of Adjustment at 519-661-2489 ext. 4988 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.040/21 - 279 William Street, PLAN 178 PT LOT 24 S/S BATHURST REG 0.10AC 45.00FR 101.00D, west side of William Street, south of Bathurst Street. To permit a non-conforming four unit converted dwelling. REQUESTS: Permission to change a non-conforming two unit converted dwelling to a non-conforming four unit converted dwelling.
1:50 p.m. – A.041/21 - 1341 Webster Street, PLAN 82 PT LOT 17 RP 33R1336 PART 2 REG 10810.40SF 80.00FR 135.13D, west side of Webster Street, north of Bentley Drive.
To sever the lands. To permit an interior side yard setback of 1.1m, whereas 1.2m is the minimum required.
2:30 p.m. – A.032/21 - 644 North Leaksdale Circle, PLAN 33M472 LOT 51 IRREG AC 55.64FR 89.14D, south side of North Leaksdale Circle, east of Chelton Road. To construct a private open swimming pool and accessory structure (shed). To permit a private open swimming pool located in an exterior side yard, whereas pools are permitted to be located in an interior and or rear yard. To permit an exterior side yard setback for a private open swimming pool of 2.3m, whereas 4.5m is the minimum required. To permit an accessory structure located in an exterior side yard, whereas accessory structures are permitted to be located in an interior and or rear yard.
2:50 p.m. – A.034/21 - 1011 Wellington Street, PLAN ERS PT LOTS 44 AND 45 AND RP 33R17994 PART 2 IRREG 29423.60SF 80.00FR D., west side of Wellington Street, north of Regent Street. To construct an addition and accessory structures (private detached garage and pool shed). To permit a maximum floor area of 714.2m², whereas 275m² is the maximum permitted. To permit an accessory structure (pool shed) with a rear yard setback of 1.2m, whereas 1.6m is the minimum required. To permit an accessory structure (private detached garage) with a south interior side yard setback of 1.3m, whereas 1.6m is the minimum required. To permit a garage (private detached garage) width of 8.5m, whereas 7.2m is the maximum permitted.
3:10 p.m. – A.030/21- 104 Lyman Street, PLAN 490 PT LOT 378 REG 6600.00SF 50.00FR 132.00D, east side of Lyman Street, north of Rabb Street. To construct an accessory structure. To permit an accessory structure coverage of 14%, whereas 10% is the maximum permitted.
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 Committee of Adjustment for the City of London will meet on Thursday April 29, 2021, commencing at 1:30 p.m., for the purpose of hearing the following applications for Consent and may have concurrent applications for Minor Variances to Zoning By-law Z.-1. Due to the COVID-19 emergency in the Province of Ontario, public hearings before the committee will be held virtually. Those who wish to attend the public hearing, or to provide written submissions regarding the matter should contact the Secretary - Treasurer, London Committee of Adjustment at 519-661-2489 ext. 4988 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.
1:50 p.m. - B.002/21 – 1341 and 1343 Webster Street, PLAN 82 PT LOT 17 RP 33R1336 PART 1 AND PART 2 REG. To sever approximately 1,008m² (1343 Webster Street) and retain approximately 1,004m² (1341 Webster Street) to establish two separate lots for the purpose of existing residential uses.
2:10 p.m. - B.010/21 – 1247 and 1249 Sorrel Road, PLAN 876 PT LOT 12 IRREG. To sever approximately 347.8m² (1249 Sorrel Rd) and to retain 347m² (1247 Sorrel Rd) to establish two separate lots and to maintain one unit of a semi-detached residential dwelling on each lot.
The London Consent Authority will be considering the following application for consent. Comments are due April 22, 2021 to the London Consent Authority.
B.014/21 – 1225-1229 Wonderland Road N – Request to lease land of approximately 940 m2 over a portion of 1225-1229 Wonderland Road North for a period of 21 years or more, with no proposed development. Planner: E. Ling ext.2786
B.015/21 – 1058 Fraser Avenue – Request to permit a 3.0 metre-wide stormwater easement located 0.4 metres south of the previously proposed stormwater easement (parts 2 and 3) under B.006/19. Planner: M.Wu ext.5924
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.
Upcoming Public Engagement Opportunities for Adelaide Street North – CP Grade Separation ("Adelaide Underpass")
The City of London is preparing to reconstruct Adelaide Street North from Elias Street to 80m North of McMahen Street, as well as Central Avenue from William Street to Elizabeth Street and sections of the other side streets beginning in fall 2021. This will include upgrading underground infrastructure (storm and sanitary sewers, and watermains), an underpass beneath the CP Rail tracks, nearby intersection improvements, and active transportation connections with wide multi-use paths added on both sides of the roadway on Adelaide Street North.
The City is hosting an online public engagement meeting on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 5 p.m. to provide an update on the project and present the latest designs. This meeting will be followed by a two week engagement period.
A link to the online meeting will be posted at getinvolved.london.ca/adelaide.
The presentation will be a chance to:
- get an update on the project
- view visualizations of road improvements planned for the area
- learn more about construction plans
- participate in a question and answer period with the project team
All of the latest information on the Adelaide Underpass project will be made available on the City’s Get Involved website at getinvolved.london.ca/adelaide.
We recognize that not everyone will be able to access this information online. The project team is also available for in person meetings by appointment, from April 22 to May 7. We will be following all health precautions, including the requirement to wear a mask. Anyone feeling unwell is asked to postpone their request to meet in person.
The project team is also available to meet by video conference. Please email or phone the project contact listed below to request an in person or video conference meeting. If you require any special accommodation, please contact us and we will work together to best share the information with you.
Contact us:
Peter Kavcic, P.Eng.
Manager, Development Engineering
City of London
Tel: 519-661-2489 ext. 4581
pkavcic@london.ca
Notice of Public Information Centre Pottersburg Sanitary Trunk Sewer
he City of London is hosting a pre-recorded online Public Information Centre where you can learn more about the Pottersburg Sanitary Trunk Sewer replacement and realignment. The Online Public Information Centre will be made available for you to view on the website listed below from April 1 – April 30, 2021. The City is carrying out a Schedule ‘B’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study to identify the preferred Pottersburg Sanitary Trunk Sewer realignment. The purpose of this Public Information Centre is to inform you of the findings of the Environmental Assessment, and answer any questions or concerns put forward about the project.
Important Public Information Centre Details:
While the latest project information would typically be presented at an in-person Public Information Centre, adjustments are being made to ensure public safety and to follow COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings. Please visit the project website listed below to view the latest project information and documents. The website contains a video of the presentation to help explain the details of the project.
Online Public Information Centre Link: http://getinvolved.london.ca/PottersburgEA This study is being undertaken as a Schedule ‘B’ project in accordance with all requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process (MEA, 2000 as amended in 2007, 2011, and 2015). For details on this process, please refer to https://www.municipalclassea.ca/index.html or contact the City project manager, Alex Corpodean, Tel: 519-661-2489 x8437, Email: acorpodean@london.ca.
For the most up to date information related to the Pottersburg Sanitary Trunk Sewer Municipal Class EA, please refer to the study webpage: http://www.london.ca/PottersburgEA
Notice of Public Participation Meeting – Fees and Charges By-law – April 20, 2021, not to be heard before 12:10 PM, Council Chambers, City Hall , 300 Dufferin Avenue. The Civic Works Committee will hold a public participation meeting to receive comments regarding proposed amendments to the City of London’s Fees and Charges By-law to add fees and charges to be collected by The Corporation of the City of London for services related to the Bicycle Locker Pilot Project and the London Hefty® EnergyBag® Pilot Project.
During the COVID-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, April 14, 2021. Written submissions regarding the above-noted matter to be included on the Civic Works Committee Added Agenda are to be submitted by no later than 9:00 AM on Monday, April 19, 2021 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 cwc@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.