PUBLIC PARTICIPATION MEETING PROCESS
Anyone wishing to speak at a Public Participation Meeting can do so virtually using Zoom online or phone, or by attending in person. City Hall is currently open to the public for public participation meetings. If you wish to attend in person to speak to a matter that is on an agenda you are encouraged to pre-register by email or phone; however, should you wish to attend virtually, pre-registration is required. To pre-register, please email PPMClerks@london.ca or call 519-661-2489, ext. 7100. Please note that some Elected Officials may attend the meetings virtually.
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. Questions about this collection should be addressed to Manager, Records and Information Services, 3rd floor, City Hall, 300 Dufferin Ave., London, ON N6A 4L9. Tel: 519-661-2489, ext. 5590, email: eskalski@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.
200 Albert Street –The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to permit a 12-storey residential apartment building with 257 residential units and 146 parking spaces. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Residential R10/Office Conversion/Temporary (R10-3*H24/OC7/T-70) Zone to a Residential R10 Special Provision (R10-3(_)) Zone to permit apartment buildings with a maximum height of 44 metres/12 storeys, whereas the current maximum height is 24 metres/8 storeys. Requested special provisions include: a front yard setback of 1.8 metres whereas 6.0 metres is required; a rear yard setback of 8.0 metres whereas 18.0 metres is required; an east interior side yard setback of 7.0 metres whereas 18.0 metres is required; a west interior side yard setback of 2.9 metres whereas 18.0 metres is required; a lot coverage of 41% whereas 40% maximum is required; a building height of 12 storeys/44 metres whereas 8 storeys/24 metres maximum is required; a density of 732 units per hectare whereas a maximum of 250 units per hectare is required. The City may also consider the use of holding provisions related to urban design and servicing, and additional special provisions related to setbacks, coverage, height, and parking. File: Z-9561 Planner: N. Pasato ext. 7156
1930-1940 Oxford Street East – The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to expand the range of permitted uses on the subject lands. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Restrictive Service Commercial (RSC1/RSC4/RSC5) Zone which permits a range of moderate intensity commercial uses, and trade service uses, which may require significant amounts of land for outdoor storage or interior building space and a location on major streets, TO a Restrictive Service Commercial (RSC1/RSC2/RSC3/RSC4/RSC5) Zone to expand the range of permitted uses on the subject lands. File: TZ-9571 Planner: B. House ext. 4078
955 Commissioners Road East – The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to permit a high-rise apartment building up to a maximum of 14 storeys in height consisting of 188 units at 270 units per hectare. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Residential R9 (R9-7/H42) Zone TO a Residential R9 Special Provision (R9-7(_)H46)) Zone. Permitted Uses would include: apartment buildings; handicapped person’s apartment buildings; lodging house class 2; senior citizens apartment buildings; continuum-of-care facilities. Special Provisions are requested to permit a reduced minimum front yard depth of 0m whereas 8m is required; a maximum height of 46m in the R9 Zone; a density of 270 units per hectare, whereas 150 units per hectare maximum is permitted; an interior side yard depth of 3.0m; and a minimum lot frontage of 0m, whereas a minimum lot frontage of 30m is required. The City may also consider additional considerations such as a different base zone, the use of holding provisions, and/or additional special provisions. File: Z-9572 Planner: B. House ext. 4078
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.
2150 Oxford Street East – The Delegated Authority for the City of London intends to consider removing the h-199 and h-200 holding provision from the subject lands to allow for the development of one (1) industrial building. The purpose of the “h-199” provision is to ensure that the works required to implement the Pottersburg Creek Storm Drainage, Flood Control and Remediation Works project are completed prior to any development on the site, the “h-199” symbol shall not be deleted until the “as-built” drawings for the required works are submitted and accepted to the satisfaction of the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority and City Engineer. The purpose of the “h-200” is to ensure that urban design is addressed at site plan, a development agreement shall be entered into that incorporates high quality urban design features that recognize the prominent gateway location of the site, including enhanced building and landscape design, screened service and loading areas, and building orientation and setbacks. The “h-200” symbol shall not be deleted until building elevations and site plan have been submitted that recognizes the prominent gateway location of the site, to the satisfaction of the City Planner. The Delegated Authority will consider removing the holding provisions as they apply to these lands no earlier than December 22, 2022. *For the lands under consideration, a separate application for Site Plan Approval – Application File No. SPA22-093 – has been submitted by Dancor Construction Limited. File: H-9549 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 meet on Thursday January 26, 2023, commencing at 1:30 p.m., for the purpose of hearing the following applications for Minor Variance to Zoning By-law Z.-1. Public hearings before the committee are held virtually. Those who wish to attend the public hearing, or to provide written submissions regarding the matter should contact CoAregister@london.ca / CofAsubmit@london.ca Secretary - Treasurer, London Committee of Adjustment at 519-930-3500 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 review by contacting the Secretary-Treasurer, London Committee of Adjustment
1:30 p.m. – A.153/22 - 74 Montague Place, PLAN 478 LOT 44. To construct an addition. To permit a covered deck 1.1m from the lot line whereas 1.2m is the minimum required. To permit a parking area in the exterior side yard whereas parking areas are permitted in the interior side yard or rear yard. To permit an east Interior side yard setback of 1.1m.
The Committee of Adjustment for the City of London will meet on Thursday February 02, 2023, 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 are held virtually. Those who wish to attend the public hearing, or to provide written submissions regarding the matter should contact the CoAsubmit@london.ca / CoAregister@london.ca Secretary - Treasurer, London Committee of Adjustment at 519-930-3500 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.152/22 - 41 Villeneuve Crescent, PLAN 944 LOT 30 REG. To permit a mudroom. To permit an interior side yard setback of 1.2m whereas 3.0m is the minimum required.
1:30 p.m. – A.156/22 - 46 Regina Street, PLAN 141 PT LOT 17 REG 7207.15SF 42.50FR 169.58D. To permit an increased residential garage width. To permit a residential garage width of 78% of the building façade width, whereas 50% is the maximum permitted.
1:30 p.m. – A.154/22 - 499 Quebec Street, PLAN 304A PT LOT 12. To construct a detached garage. To permit a residential garage width of 71% of the building façade width, whereas 50% is the maximum permitted.
1:30 p.m. – A.155/22 - 51 Marianna Drive, PLAN 684 LOT 44. To permit a detached garage. To permit a garage with an exterior side yard setback of 1.5m, whereas 6.0m is the minimum required. To permit a total driveaway width of 9.1m, whereas 8.0m is the maximum permitted.
CONSENTS
The Committee of Adjustment for the City of London will meet on Thursday January 12, 2023, 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. Public hearings before the committee are virtually. Those who wish to attend the public hearing, or to provide written submissions regarding the matter should contact CoAregister@london.ca / CoAsubmit@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. Additional information regarding the matter being considered by the committee is available to the public for review by contacting the Secretary-Treasurer, London Committee of Adjustment.
2:00 p.m. - B.034/22 – 225-227 Cathcart Street, PLAN 392 (4TH) BLK H PT LOTS1 AND 2 RP 33R4807 PART 1, PT LOT 1 E/S WHARNCLIFFE HWY RP 33R4807 PART 2. To sever a lot with an area of 452m² and a frontage of 12.2 metres, and retain a lot with an area of 3216m² and a lot frontage of 30 metres.
The Committee of Adjustment for the City of London will meet on Thursday February 02, 2023, 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. 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 CoAregister@london.ca / CoAsubmit@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. Additional information regarding the matter being considered by the committee is available to the public for review by contacting the Secretary-Treasurer, London Committee of Adjustment.
2:00 p.m. - B.038/22 – 360 Exeter Road and 3600 White Oak Road, WESTMINSTER CON 2 PT LOT 30 RP 33R20849 PARTS 7 TO 22. Permission to sever two lots; Lot 1 with an area of 1900m² and a lot frontage of 90.4m; Lot 2 area of 24,000m² and a frontage of 94.4m, and retain Lot 3 with an area of 1,600m² with a lot frontage of 78.8m. Permission for an easement (S-1) in favor of Lot 3. Permission for a servicing and access easement (S-2) in favor of Lot 2. Permission for a servicing and access easement (S-3) in favor of Lot 2.
The London Consent Authority will be considering the following application for consent no earlier than 2:00 p.m. February 16, 2022.
B.039/22 –1940 Trafalgar Street. Request to sever a lot with an area of 471.8m² and a lot frontage of 24.3m and retain a lot with area of 640.3m² and a frontage of 24.3m. Planner: S. Sebastian ext. 7267
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
NOTICES
Notice of Study Commencement – Oxford Street West Improvements Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study - The City of London has initiated a Municipal Class EA (Class EA) for improvements to the Oxford Street West, Westdel Bourne to Sanatorium Road. The purpose of this study is to develop and review options to widen Oxford Street West from two to four lanes, improve intersection operations including consideration of roundabouts, and improve pedestrian and cycling facilities through the corridor. The potential need to widen the Thames River Bridge will also be reviewed. In identifying improvements, the study will consider socio-economic, cultural heritage and natural environment factors as well as technical requirements and aesthetics.
This study will be carried out in accordance with ‘Schedule C’ requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA), (as amended 2015), which is an approved process under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. The study will also include a scoped Environmental Impact Study (EIS) in accordance with The London Plan Environmental Policies and the City of London Environmental Management Guidelines (2021).
Formal opportunities for input will be provided around three Public Information Centres (PICs), to be held as the study progresses. Details of each PIC will be available under separate notices. For additional information including regular study updates and notices, to provide your input, or to be added to the study mailing list, please visit the study website at: getinvolved.london.ca/oxfordwest. Alternatively, you may contact the following members of the project team:
City of London Erik Guil Tel: 519.661.CITY(2489) x 5467 Email: eguil@london.ca;
CIMA+ Katherine Jim Tel: 289-288-0287 x 6835 Email: katherine.jim@cima.ca
City Council is seeking applications
from individuals interested in being considered for appointment to fill vacancies on the following Conservation Authorities:
Kettle Creek Conservation Authority – Two (2) Vacancies – Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority – One (1) Vacancy – Meets 3rd Thursday of the month, February, April, June, August, October and December, at 2:00 p.m.
Upper Thames River Conservation Authority – One (1) Vacancy – Meets 4th Tuesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Appointments may be subject to approval of the Minister of the Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP).
Residents of the City of London who are at interested in being considered for an appointment to any of the Conservation Authorities are asked to obtain, complete and submit by no later than Monday, January 9, 2023 at 9:00 a.m., an application form that is available on the City’s website at London.ca/boards-commissions; or by telephoning 519-661-2489 ext. 4599.
Applicants should be aware that all applications received will be considered in public
and will become part of the public record and will be published on a public agenda and made available electronically through the City of London public internet website.
Personal information 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. Questions about this collection should be referred to the Manager, Records and Information Services, 300 Dufferin Avenue, London, ON N6A 4L9 519-661-2489 ext. 5590.
CITY SERVICES DURING THE 2022 HOLIDAY CLOSURE
A number of our offices, programs and services are closed from noon on December 23, 2022, and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on January 3, 2023. Below is a list of services that are open or available during this time:
Recreation and Sport
Customer Service will be available via e-mail, phone and in-person at the Citi Plaza location on December 28 & 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and December 30 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 2023.
Storybook Gardens
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
Please visit london.ca/aquatics for information on holiday swim times.
Community centres, seniors' centres & satellites
Community centres and seniors’ community centres
Select centres will be open for pre-registered recreation programs. For a list of those programs and locations, visit london.ca/playyourway.
Building permits & inspections
Permits - Visit london.ca/building
Inspections- Emergency only, based on staff availability. Phone 519-661-4965 to reach after-hours dispatch.
By-law, property standards and noise complaints
By-law and property standards - E-mail enforcement@london.ca.
Noise Complaints - Call 519-930-3517. The noise complaint line is responded to on Friday and Saturday evenings between 7 p.m. and 2:30 a.m.
Child Care Fee Subsidy
The Child Care Fee Subsidy office at Citi Plaza is closed from noon on December 23, 2022 and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on January 3, 2023. Visit london.ca/childcare to apply online 24/7.
Dearness Home administration offices
Open regular hours on December 28, 29. December 30 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
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
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 28 - 30 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 dispatch@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/garbage or found on the Waste Reduction & Conservation Calendar. Report a collection concern online at service.london.ca or email service@london.ca.
Housing Stability Services
Offices open to answer calls on December 28 and 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on December 30 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Email homelessprevention@london.ca
Connect with the Homeless Prevention’s Coordinated Access team during regular business hours, call 519-661-HOME(4663) or toll free 1-833-932-2297 x4
After business hours, please contact London Cares Street and Mobile Outreach phone service 519-667-CARE (2273). Available 24/7.
Housing services including Housing Access Centre (HAC) offices Citi Plaza, 355 Wellington St. Suite 248 open on December 28 & 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on December 30 from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
Email hac@london.ca
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 and Discretionary benefits
Offices are open on December 28 and 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on December 30 from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
Online applications for Ontario Works can be accessed 24/7 at https://www.ontario.ca/page/social-assistance
Case status and cheque information for ongoing Ontario Works clients:
Ongoing OW clients can also receive information about their payments by registering for a MyBenefits account at mybenefits.mcss.gov.on.ca or 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 dispatch@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.
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.