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. 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. 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
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.
7098-7118 Kilbourne Road – The purpose and effect of this application is to develop a condominium consisting of 12 residential units. Consideration of a proposed draft plan of vacant land condominium consisting of 12 single detached residential units with a private access driveway, private internal services and a common element for open space/floodplain. Consideration of a possible amendment to the 1989 Official Plan to add a Specific Area Policy to Chapter 10 to permit a minimum density of (7.7) units per hectare on the site; and to amend Section 20.5.7 (Lambeth Neighbourhood) of the Official Plan (Southwest Area Secondary Plan), to add a special policy to permit a minimum density of (7.7) units per hectare on the site (whereas a minimum density of 15 units per hectare is required). Consideration of a possible amendment to The London Plan (New Official Plan) To amend the Southwest Area Secondary Plan, Section 20.5.7 (Lambeth Neighbourhood) to add a special policy to permit a minimum density of (7.7) units per hectare on the site (whereas a minimum density of 15 units per hectare is required). Consideration of a possible amendment to the Zoning By-law to change the zoning from a Residential R1 (R1-8) Zone, an Environmental Review (ER) Zone, a Holding Open Space (h-2*OS4) Zone and an Open Space (OS5) Zone to a Residential R6 Special Provision (R6-1( )) Zone to permit cluster housing in the form of single detached dwellings, with a maximum lot coverage of 30%, a maximum height of 10.5 metres, a minimum lot frontage of 22m, and a 1.2m rear yard depth for Units 9 and 10; and an Open Space (OS5) Zone to permit conservation lands, conservation works, passive recreation uses which include hiking trails, multi-use pathways, and managed woodlots. File: 39CD-19518/OZ-9161 Planner: S. Meksula ext.5349
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.
Masonville Secondary Plan - The City of London is undertaking the preparation of a Secondary Plan for the lands in the Masonville Area surrounding the intersection of Richmond Street and Fanshawe Park Road. The new Secondary Plan would be added to Chapter 20 of the 1989 Official Plan and to policy 1565 in The London Plan as Official Plan Amendments. The Secondary Plan will provide specific policies to guide the future growth and development of these lands, and will address such matters as: land use, building heights, connections, neighbourhood transition, built form, parkland, public realm and other matters. File: O-8991 Planner: S.Wise ext. 5887
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.
2700 Buroak Drive – City Council intends to consider removing the “h”, “h-54”, “h-95”, 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 69 dwelling units, within multiple townhouses and a new private road providing access from Buroak Drive. 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-54” provision is to ensure there are no land use conflicts between arterial roads and the proposed residential uses, the h-54 shall not be deleted until the owner agrees to implement all noise attenuation measures, recommended in noise assessment reports acceptable to the City of London. The purpose of the “h-104” provision is to ensure that the urban design concepts established through the Official Plan and/or Zoning amendment review process are implemented, a development agreement will be entered into which, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Planning and Development, incorporates these concepts and addresses identified Urban design issues. The removal 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 January 18, 2021. File: H-9284 Planner: M. Corby ext.4657
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 January 21, 2021, 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.116/20 - 126 Oxford Street West, PLAN 444 PT LOT 1 PT LOT 2, south side of Oxford Street West, west of Rathowen Street. To construct a semi-detached dwelling. To permit 2 parking spaces, whereas 4 parking spaces is the minimum required.
1:50 p.m. – A.117/20 - 1276 Commissioners Road West, PLAN 563 PT LOT 79 RP 33R5720 PART 1, south side of Commissioners Road West, west of Boler Road. To permit a patio. To permit an outdoor patio in the interior side yard, whereas no outdoor patio shall be permitted where any lot line adjoins lands which are in a residential zone class which is not in combination with another zone, or is separate therefrom by a lane. REQUEST: To permit 25 parking spaces.
2:10 p.m. – A.118/20 - 1653 Warbler Woods Walk, PLAN 33M711 LOT 6, east side of Warbler Woods Walk, north of Upper West Avenue To construct a private open swimming pool. To permit a private open swimming pool 0.6m from the rear lot line, whereas 1.5m is the minimum required.
2:30 p.m. - A.119/20 - 194 Elmwood Avenue East, 11, PLAN 1 PT LOT 5 PT LOT 6 W/S RIDOUT South north side of Elmwood Avenue East, west of Ridout Street South To construct a deck. To permit a deck with a west interior side yard setback of 0.0m, whereas 1.2m is the minimum required.
2:50 p.m. - A.067/20 - 1615 Haig Street, PLAN 507 LOT 26 LOT 27 PT LOT 25, south side of Haig Street, east of Spruce Street. To sever a new lot. Retained Lands: To permit a lot frontage of 11.4m, whereas 12.0m is the minimum required. Severed Lands: To permit a lot frontage of 11.4m, whereas 12.0m 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.
NOTICES
Notice of Intention to Designate Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of The Corporation of the City of London intends to designate as a property of cultural heritage value or interest the following property in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990:
Property Description
75 Langarth Street East
Publication Date
December 10, 2020
Last Date for Objection
January 13, 2021
Description of Property:
The property is a 1 ½ storey gable-roofed residential house, located on the south side of Langarth Street East, between Edward and Cathcart Streets in Old South London. It was built in 1936 by local builder William Porter.
The property was the childhood home and first studio of renowned London-born artist Greg Curnoe (1936-1992). The basement studio, “Curnoe’s Inferno,” is where he would produce works of art that reflected his love of home and family and the influences of the everyday world around him. Objects from this studio are now held in the collections of Museum London and the Art Gallery of Ontario.
The property demonstrates and reflects the work of the builder, Curnoe’s grandfather William Porter, who designed and built at least 33 houses in London between 1917 and 1953. 75 Langarth is distinguished by its projecting red brick buttressed porch with steeply pitched roof, half-timbering set in stucco in the front gable, pointed bargeboard and prominent gable ends, and fenestration that includes multiple leaded glass panes at the front and flanking the fireplace on the west elevation, a decorative quarry under the front gable, and an oriel window typical of Period Revival styling.
Porter’s carpentry skills and craftsmanship are evident in the exterior styling and the many interior features, all of which remain today.
The property has Contextual Value in defining and maintaining the historic and architectural character of both streetscape and neighbourhood. The streetscapes on both sides of this section of Langarth remain largely unaltered since the houses were built between the late–19th and mid–20th century. Langarth St E, was first laid out on an 1880 survey of the “Woodside” estate of Crown Attorney Charles Hutchinson. The original street layouts remain today.
The full statement explaining the cultural heritage value or interest and a description of the heritage attributes of the property can be seen in or obtained from the Office of the City Clerk, Room 308, City Hall, 300 Dufferin Avenue, London, Ontario during normal office hours or by e-mailing docservices@london.ca. Any person who objects to an intended designation must, within thirty days after the date of the first publication, serve on the City Clerk a notice of objection in writing, setting out the reason for the objection and all relevant facts. The Ontario Heritage Act provides that where a notice of objection has been served, the Council shall refer the matter to the Conservation Review Board for a hearing.
DATED at London, Ontario on December 10, 2020. Catharine Saunders, City Clerk
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
London Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award – the City of London is seeking nominations for this annual award which promotes public awareness of and encourages ongoing initiatives towards diversity, race relations, inclusivity and human rights. If you know of a group, organization or youths who help to make London a welcoming city, please submit your nomination to the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall before December 14, 2020. The nomination form is available online at London.ca/DRRIAward.
2020 Holiday Closures
The following City of London administrative offices will be closed from noon on Thursday, December 24, 2020 until 8:30 a.m. on Monday, January 4, 2021:
- City Hall, 300 Dufferin Avenue (no access to the building due to maintenance work)
- Courts Administration, Provincial Offences Office, 824 Dundas Street
- Environmental and Parks Planning, 267 Dundas Street
- Planning Division, 204/206 Dundas Street
- Fire Administrative Offices will be open December 24 & 31 (8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) and December 29 & 30 (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.), closed December 25, 26, 27 & 28 and January 1, 2021
Services Available During the Holidays
Aquatic Facilities:
December 24, 25, 26, 31, and January 1 the Canada Games Aquatic Centre, and the South London Pool will be closed. For more information visit london.ca/aquatics.
Arenas and Outdoor Ice Rinks:
Arenas will be closed December 24 and 31 at 11 a.m. and all day December 25, 26 and January 1. All arenas are open on December 27, 28, 29, and 30. Visit the City of London website for Public Skating information.
Victoria Park Ice Rink is open throughout the holidays (weather permitting) from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The rink is closed for ice resurfacing from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily. Covent Garden Market Rotary Rink will be open (weather permitting) Monday to Thursday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Knights Games and special events at Budweiser Gardens until 7:30 p.m.), and Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ice Rentals from noon on December 24 to January 4 at 8:30 a.m. book ice time online at london.ca.
Community Centres:
During the holidays select Community Centres will be open for pre-registered, modified recreation programs. For a list of those programs and locations please go to https://london.ca/living-london/recreation/programs-courses-registration
Recreation Programs & Customer Service:
City of London recreation programs and Seniors Satellites will not be running with the exception of advertised Day Camp opportunities on December 21-23 & 29-30. Registration for programs can be completed online at any time through london.ca/playyourway. Customer Service will be available via e-mail, phone and in-person:
December 29 & 30 - 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at Citi Plaza
December 31- 8:30 a.m. – noon at Citi Plaza
Storybook Gardens:
Storybook Gardens is open for extended skating hours from December 21 – January 2. Pre-registration is required for all skate times. Register seven days in advance using your Play Your Way account online or by calling City of London customer service at 519-661-5575. Please note Storybook Gardens is closed on all statutory holidays.
Holiday skate times:
December 21-January 2 10am-11:45am, 12:30-2:15pm, 3:30pm-5:15pm, 6pm-7:45pm
Exceptions December 24 and 31 10am-11:45am, 12:30pm-2:15pm
Closed December 25, 26 and January 1
**Weather Permitting. Please check the Storybook Gardens website for updates to hours or skating conditions.
Social Services:
Applications for Ontario Works Assistance - During the month of December, applications for Ontario Works assistance are scheduled through the Intake Screening Unit at 519-661-4520 Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Intake Screening Unit is closed on December 24 at 11:30am to December 28, 2020.
The Ontario Works offices are OPEN:
December 24 - 8:30 a.m .– 12:00 p.m.
December 29 & 30 - 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
December 31- 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Online applications for Ontario Works can be accessed at any time at https://saapply.mcss.gov.on.ca.
Case Status and Cheque Information for Ongoing Ontario Works Participants - Over the holiday period, as throughout the rest of the year, Ontario Works participants can access information about their case by calling the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) System at 1-800-808-2268. The IVR system is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week (24/7).
Children’s Services -
The Children’s Service office will be open:
December 24, 2020 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
December 29 & 30, 2020 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
December 31, 2020 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Online Applications for Child Care Fee Subsidy can be accessed anytime at https://occmsbilling.london.ca/olaf/Default.aspx
Dearness Home - Administration offices are closed December 24 and 31 at noon, December 25 - 28 and January 1.
Housing Services including Housing Access Centre (HAC) office are open:
December 24 - 8:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.
December 29 & 30 - 8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
December 31 - 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Emergency Shelter and Food Services (Not a City service) - All emergency shelters remain open. Contact meal providers directly. For information on the name and telephone number of emergency shelters and meal program, call 519-661-4520.
Homeless Prevention’s Coordinated Access will be closed at noon Dec. 24, 2020. Open Dec. 29, 2020 8:30 am-4:30 pm and close at noon Dec. 31, 2020. If you are homeless and need immediate assistance, during business hours, call 519-661-HOME(4663) or toll free 1-833-932-2297
London Cares Homeless Response Services (Not a City service) - London Cares Street and Mobile Outreach phone service 519-667-CARE (2273). Available 24/7. If you are concerned for someone’s well-being who may be experiencing homelessness, contact London Cares at 519-667-2273 (CARE).