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.
1856-1870 Oxford Street West – The purpose and effect of this Official Plan and Zoning change is to permit a mixed-use development with a commercial podium consisting of 840m2 of ground floor commercial uses and two 10 & 11 storey residential towers consisting of 223 residential units. Possible amendment to The London Plan to ADD a Specific Area Policy to permit a mixed-use development with 840m2 of ground floor commercial along with two 10 & 11 storey residential towers within the Neighbourhood Place Type. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Commercial Shopping Area Special Provision (CSA5(6)) Zone TO a Commercial Shopping Area Special Provision (CSA5( )) Zone. Special provisions would permit a mixed-use development with apartment buildings an additional use a; permit a minimum front and exterior side yard setback of 0.0 metres as permitted under the current zone; permit a minimum interior side yard setback of 2.0 metres, whereas 4.5 metres is required; permit a height of 40.0 metres whereas 12.0 metres is required; minimum long term bicycle parking spaces of 0.45 spaces per unit whereas 0.9 spaces per unit are required; a maximum of 223 residential units; a maximum of 840m2 commercial; and to permit stand-alone buildings that do not form part of a shopping centre as permitted under the current zone. The City may also consider the use of holding provisions, and additional special provisions to facilitate the proposed development. File: O-9484/Z-9485. Planner: Alanna Riley
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.
City-wide 5-Bedroom Limits and Increased Permissions for Additional Residential Units The purpose and effect of this Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment is to revise the city-wide bedroom limit and amend provisions related to Additional Residential Units (ARU). Proposed amendment to Official Plan Policy 942 and 942.1 to permit ARUs within duplex, triplex, and converted dwellings; permit up to two ARUs within a maximum of one accessory building; and amend wording when referring to ARUs within accessory buildings. Possible amendment to Zoning By-law Z.-1 to: amend Section 2 Definitions to remove the bedroom limit city-wide, except within Near Campus Neighbourhoods (NCN) areas and include proposed amendments to NCN bedroom limits; amend Sections 4.1 and 4.37 provisions related to building height, setbacks, number of units per building, and lot coverage related to ARUs; amend Section 4.19 to permit front yard parking where an attached garage is converted into an ARU; amend Section 4.26 to define zones where ARUs are a permitted use; amend Section 4.37 to include ARU permissions for duplex, triplex, and converted dwellings, in conformity with the proposed Official Plan amendment; amend Sections 5, 6, 7, 8 of the Residential Zone Regulations tables to include a maximum of four units per lot for dwelling types where ARUs are permitted. File: OZ-9661 Planner: B. Coveney
1982 Commissioners Road East and part of 1964 Commissioners Road E – The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to facilitate the development of a two-storey townhouse building, containing 7 units, and a three-storey back-to-back (stacked) townhouse building containing 12 units for a total of 21 residential units at a density of 60 units per hectare. Possible change to the Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM an Urban Reserve (UR4) Zone TO a Special Provision Residential R5 (R5-7(_)) Zone. Special Provisions include a front yard depth of 3.0 metres whereas 8.0 metres is the minimum required; and rear yard depth of 1.5 metres whereas 3.0 metres is the minimum required; and a north interior side yard depth of 1.8 metres w whereas 3.0 metres is the minimum required. File: Z-9668 Planner: M. Hynes.
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.
2770 Buroak Drive – The Delegated Authority for the City of London intends to consider removing the h, h-54, h-71, h-95, and h-100 holding provisions from the subject lands to allow for the development of one (1) elementary school. The purpose of the “h” holding provision 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 “h-54” holding provision 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. “h-71” holding provision to encourage street orientation development, the Owner shall prepare a building orientation plan which demonstrates how the front façade of the dwelling units can be oriented to all abutting streets (except where a noise barrier has been approved), acceptable to the General Manager of Planning and Development. The recommended building orientation will be incorporated into the approved site plan and executed development agreement prior to the removal of the “h-71” symbol. The purpose of “h-95” holding provision 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 purpose of “h-100” holding provision 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. The Delegated Authority will consider removing the holding provisions as they apply to these lands no earlier than January 2, 2024. File: H-9686 Planner: A. Patel x.5069
600 Sunningdale Road West – The Delegated Authority for the City of London intends to consider removing the h and h-18 holding provision from the subject lands to allow for the residential development. The purpose of the “h” holding provisions 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-18” provision is to ensure that the proponent shall retain a consultant archaeologist, licensed by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS) under the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act (R.S.O. 1990 as amended) to carry out a Stage 1 (or Stage 1-2) archaeological assessment of the entire property. Development or property alteration shall only be permitted on the subject property containing archaeological resources or areas of archaeological potential if the archaeological resources have been conserved by removal and documentation, or by site preservation (Stages 3 and 4). The archaeological assessment must be completed in accordance with the most current Standards and Guidelines for Consulting Archaeologists. Engagement with the appropriate First Nations shall be completed consistent with the policies of the London Plan. All archaeological assessment reports, in both hard copy format and digitally in Portable Document Format (PDF), will be submitted to the City of London once MTCS has accepted them into the Public Registry. Significant archaeological resources will be incorporated into the proposed development through either in situ preservation or interpretation where feasible, or may be commemorated and interpreted on site. No demolition, new exterior construction, grading, or any other activity where soil disturbance will occur or might be reasonably anticipated shall take place on the subject property prior to the City of London receiving the MTCS compliance letter indicating that all archaeological licensing and reporting requirements have been satisfied. The Delegated Authority will consider removing the holding provisions as they apply to these lands no earlier than December 22, 2023. File: H-9685 Planner: A. Patel x.5069
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 be held electronically and attendance by the Committee members will be virtual on Thursday January 11, 2024, no earlier than 1:30 p.m., for the purpose of hearing the following applications for Minor Variance to Zoning By-law Z.-1. Members of the public can participate in person at City Hall 2nd floor Committee Room # 1, or via Zoom by computer, mobile device, or telephone audio. To register to participate in-person or virtually, email CoAregister@london.ca or contact Secretary - Treasurer, London Committee of Adjustment at 519-930-3500 by 4:30 p.m. the day before the committee meeting. To provide written submissions regarding the matter, email CoAsubmit@london.ca. 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.147/23 - 887 Farnham Road, Plan 984 Lot 274. To permit an increased driveway width. To permit a driveway width of 6.7m, whereas 4.9m is the maximum permitted.
1:30 p.m. – A.148/23 -550 Pinetree Drive, CON 1 PT LOT 23 S/S OXFORD W PLAN 831 BLK E. To permit portable classrooms. To permit zero (0) parking spaces, whereas six (6) additional parking spaces are required. To permit zero (0) Type ‘A’ parking spaces, whereas one (1) Type ‘A’ parking space is required.
1:30 p.m. – A.149/23 - 235 Castlehill Close, PLAN 33M633 LOT 40. To permit a private open swimming pool. To permit a private open swimming pool a minimum 1.0m from the west lot line, whereas 1.5m is the minimum required.
1:30 p.m. – A.151/23 - 41 Riverview Avenue, PLAN 367 PT LOTS 18 & 19. Expansion of a non-conforming single detached dwelling. To permit a rear yard setback of 26.5m. To permit an interior side yard of 4.6m. To permit a west interior side yard setback of 9.3m. To permit a landscaped open space of 77%. To permit a building height of 7.0m. To permit a lot coverage of 12%.
The Committee of Adjustment for the City of London will be held electronically and attendance by the Committee members will be virtual on Thursday January 18, 2024, no earlier than 1:30 p.m., for the purpose of hearing the following applications for Minor Variance to Zoning By-law Z.-1. Members of the public can participate in person at City Hall 2nd floor Committee Room # 1, or via Zoom by computer, mobile device, or telephone audio. To register to participate in-person or virtually, email CoAregister@london.ca or contact Secretary - Treasurer, London Committee of Adjustment at 519-930-3500 by 4:30 p.m. the day before the committee meeting. To provide written submissions regarding the matter, email CoAsubmit@london.ca. 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.150/23 - 765 Wonderland Road South, PT BLK F PL 979 AS IN 311887; S/T 88099 S/T 290165 LONDON/WESTMINSTER. To permit a minimum front yard depth of 2.0m whereas 15.0m is the minimum required. To permit a maximum gross floor area of 886m² in addition to the existing gross floor area to the zone boundary lines for this parcel whereas the maximum gross floor area is taken for the entire zone. To permit a minimum separation distance of 22.2m in the north interior side yard for the proposed drive-through whereas 30.0m is the minimum required separation distance for a drive-through.
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.
NOTICES
CITY SERVICES DURING THE 2023 HOLIDAY CLOSURE – A number of our offices, programs and services are closed from noon on December 22, 2022, and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on January 2, 2023.
Below is a list of services that are open or available during this time:
Building permits & inspections
Building and Plumbing Permit Applications – Visit london.ca/building for information and online application portal. Please note: As per s.7 of the DC by-law, applications submitted during the holiday closure will be deemed as submitted in January 2024.
Sign Permit Applications – Visit london.ca/business-development/sign-permit-process.
Special inspections on holidays – can be conducted based on staff availability. A holiday special inspection, up to max 3 hours, excluding fire protection inspection, flat fee is $687.92. A holiday special inspection, up to max 3 hours, for fire protection systems, flat fee is $859.88. The holiday inspection requests and required fees need to be submitted no later than December 15, 2023.
By-law, property standards and noise complaints
By-law and property standards – E-mail enforcement@london.ca.
Noise Complaints – All calls should be made to London Police Services Non-Emergency line 519-661-5670.
Child Care Fee Subsidy
The Child Care Fee Subsidy office at Citi Plaza is closed at noon on December 22, 2023 and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on January 2, 2024. Visit london.ca/childcare to apply online 24/7.
Dearness Home administration offices
Open regular hours on December 27, 28. December 29 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.
Discretionary Benefits
Ontario Works offices are closed December 25 and 26, 2023, and January 1, 2024.
Ontario Works offices are open:
December 22, 2023 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
December 27, 2023 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
December 28, 2023 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
December 29, 2023 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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
- YOU Shelter (519) 686-1038.
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 27 - 29 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 service@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/wastemanagement or found in the short-term Waste Reduction and Conservation collection calendar.
Report a collection issue online at service.london.ca or email service@london.ca.
Homeless Stability Services
Offices open to answer calls on December 22 from 8:30 a.m. to noon; December 27 and 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on December 29 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Email homelessprevention@london.ca.
Connect with the Housing Stability Services Coordinated Access team during regular business hours, call 519-661-HOME (4663) or toll free 1-833-932-2297 ext. 4.
After business hours, please contact London Cares Street and Mobile Outreach phone service 519-661-CARE (2273) ext. 1. Available 24/7.
Housing Access Centre
Housing Access Centre (HAC) offices Citi Plaza, 355 Wellington St. Suite 248 are open on December 22 from 8:30 a.m. to noon; December 27 & 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on December 29 from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
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
Offices are open on December 27 and 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on December 29 from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
Online applications for Ontario Works can be accessed 24/7 at https://saapply.mcss.gov.on.ca.
Case status and cheque information for ongoing Ontario Works clients:
Ontario Works clients can access information about their case by calling the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) System at 1-800-808-2268. The IVR system is available 24/7.
Parking Services & Compliance
Parking Enforcement – Call 519-661-4965 or email service@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.
Recreation and Sport
Customer Service will be available via e-mail, phone and in-person at the Citi Plaza location on December 27 & 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and December 29 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 2024.
Storybook Gardens – Closed December 25
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
Visit london.ca/aquatics for holiday swim times.
Also check https://london.ca/government/calendar/free-thanksgiving-recreation-activities-october-09-2023 for free Recreational opportunities on December 26 and January 1.
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.