NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
The Planning and Environment Committee will consider the following matters at a Public Participation Meeting to be held Tuesday, January 7, 2024. Standing Committee and Council Meetings are held at City Hall in Council Chambers. Participation of some Council Members and staff may 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. 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, January 1, 2024, 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, January 3, 2024, 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 virtually should pre-register by contacting PPMClerks@london.ca or 519-661-2489 ext. 7100 no later than 9:00 AM on the day of the meeting.
Items not to be heard before 1:00 p.m.
629 Base Line Rd E – The purpose and effect of this policy and zoning change is to legally establish two additional dwelling units within the finished lower-level of the existing fourplex building, formalizing the conversion of the existing building to a legal 6-unit multiple dwelling(apartment building). Possible amendment to the London Plan to ADD a Specific Area Policy to permit an apartment building within the existing building with a total of 6 units. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Residential R3 (R3-1) Zone TO a Residential R3 (R3-1)/Residential R8 Special Provision (R8-3( ) Zone with special provisions to implement the proposed use. The City may also contemplate alternative zoning such as a different base zone, additional permitted uses, additional special provisions (ie height and/or density), and/or the use of holding provisions. File: OZ-9807 Planner: A. Riley.
1958 Duluth Crescent – The purpose and effect of this Official Plan and Zoning amendment is to permit building heights up to 5 storeys, and to permit the development of two 5-storey, 60-unit apartment buildings (225 units per hectare). Possible amendment to the Official Plan, The London Plan, to amend Specific Policy 1057D_ in the Neighbourhoods Place Type to permit a maximum building height of 5 storeys. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Holding Residential R5 Special Provision/Residential R6 Special Provision (h*h-100*R5-6(18)/R6-5(93)) Zone TO a Residential R5 Special Provision/Residential R6 Special Provision (R5-6(_)/R6-5(_)) Zone with special provisions to implement the proposed development. The City may also contemplate alternative zoning such as a different base zone, additional permitted uses, additional special provisions (i.e. height and/or density), and/or the use of holding provisions. File: OZ-9814. Planner: I. de Ceuster.
Demolition Request for the Heritage Listed Property at 1361 Wilton Grove Road – A request has been received to demolish multiple buildings on the heritage listed property at 1361 Wilton Grove Road. Contact: K Mitchener. Heritage Planner.
430 First Street – The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to permit a bakery, restaurant, and small-scale complementary uses within the existing building. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Restricted Service Commercial (RSC1) & Open Space (OS4) Zone TO a Restricted Service Commercial Special Provision (RSC1(_)) Zone & Open Space (OS4) Zone. The City may also contemplate alternative zoning such a different base zone, additional permitted uses, additional special provisions (ie height and/or density), and/or the use of holding provisions. File: Z-9809 Planner: C. Cernanec.
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.
1378-1398 Commissioners Road West – The purpose and effect of this amendment is to redevelop for a 6-storey, 67-unit, apartment building with a density of 100 units per hectare. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Residential R1 (R1-8) Zone TO a Residential R9 Special Provision (R9-3(_)*H25) Zone. The City may also contemplate alternative zoning such as a different base zone, additional permitted uses, additional special provisions (i.e. height and/or density), and/or the use of holding provisions. File: Z-9815. Planner: M. Hynes.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REMOVE A HOLDING PROVISION
The Approval Authority will consider removing the Holding Provisions as applied to the lands described below at a future Council Meeting. The Approval Authority 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.
1770-1820 Evans Boulevard – The Delegated Authority for the City of London intends to consider removing the h-1 holding provision from the subject lands. The purpose of the “h-1” provision is to ensure that mitigating measures are undertaken in areas adjacent to transportation and utility corridors, an agreement shall be entered into, following consultation with relevant agencies, covering requirements for incorporating appropriate noise and/or vibration attenuation measures into the design of the development, prior to the removal of the "h-1" symbol. The Delegated Authority will consider removing the holding provisions as they apply to these lands no earlier than January 16th, 2025. File: H-9816. Planner: Besim Begovic.
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 Bridgette Somers, 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.
*Please see the Planning Act for updated appeal requirements.
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 9, 2025, 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.137/24 - 6314 Decker Drive, CON ETR PT LOT 61. To permit an accessory building. To permit an accessory building lot coverage of 73% of the dwelling, whereas 25% is the maximum permitted. To permit an accessory building height of 7.5m, whereas 6.0m is the maximum permitted.
Please be advised that the front (south) entrance to City Hall will be closed to visitors and staff while repair and rehabilitation work takes place. During this time pedestrian traffic will be redirected to the north entrance located off Reginald Cooper Square. Access from the lower-level parking garage to the City Hall elevators will still be available.
CONSENTS
The London Consent Authority will be considering the following application for consent. Comments Due by January 2, 2025
B.050/24 – 55 Tozer Avenue - Permission to sever a parcel with a lot area of approximately 364.0m2 and a lot frontage of approximately 12.1m and retain a parcel with a lot area of approximately 364.0m2 with a lot frontage of approximately 12.1m for the purpose of future residential development. Planner: Anmona Nair.
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 Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) 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, or by email to CoAsubmit@london.ca. Additional information on these applications is available at the City of London Business Hub, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 300 Dufferin Avenue, London, Ontario, or by emailing CoAsubmit@london.ca or calling 519-930-3500.
CITY SERVICES DURING THE HOLIDAY CLOSURE
A number of our offices, programs and services are closed from noon on December 24, 2024, and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on January 2, 2025.
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 27 & 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and December 31 from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
Registration for programs can be completed online at any time, by visiting london.ca/playyourway.
Arenas, Community Centres & Outdoor Skating Rinks
Arenas - Modified hours December 24 and 31 (7 a.m. to 11 a.m.) Pre-registration is required for all indoor skate times. Register using your Play Your Way account online or call 519-661-5575.
Community and Seniors’ Centres and Aquatics - will be open for a variety of programs, including Holiday Day Camps, drop-in opportunities, and pre-registered recreation programs. For a list of those programs and locations, visit london.ca/playyourway.
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.
Victoria Park ice rink - will be open daily (weather permitting) from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Building, Plumbing, Pool Fence and Sign Permit Applications & Inspections
Building and Plumbing Permit Applications - Visit london.ca/building for information related to permitting applications. Visit london.ca/dbp to submit applications online. Please note: applications submitted during the holiday closure will be deemed as submitted in January 2025.
Special inspections on holidays - can be conducted based on staff availability and for a fee. Email Building@london.ca to inquire.
Sign Permit Applications – Visit london.ca/business-development/sign-permit-process.
Work Approval Permits – for work that occurs on, above, or below municipal roads, sidewalks, and boulevards, information is available at london.ca/streetpermits.
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 will be closed at noon on December 24, 2024, and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on January 2, 2025.
If you wish to apply for child care fee subsidy, you can do that online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Simply visit london.ca/childcare to apply online.
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
Offices are open December 24 from 8:30 a.m. to noon, December 27 & 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and December 31 from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
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.
Dundas Place Public Washrooms
(179 Dundas Street)
Public washrooms will be closed December 25 and 26, 2024 and January 1, 2025.
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: 519-433-2807
- 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 911. If your call is not an emergency, please call 519-661-5615 or email fireforms@london.ca. Administrative offices are open December 24 8:00 a.m. to noon, December 27 and 30 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and December 31 from 08:00 a.m. to noon. Reopening Thursday, January 2 at 8:00 a.m.
Forestry
Forestry Operations Dispatch office will be closed from 3:30 p.m. on December 23 until 8 a.m. on January 2. Forestry crews will still be working.
Report emergencies such as storm damage related to individual City owned trees, tree by-law enforcement, (private or public lands), etc. to the City’s 24-hour Dispatch office at 519-661-4965.
Submit non-emergency concerns about trees located on public property (boulevard, parks, woodlands), tree permit applications, etc. to Forestry Dispatch at trees@london.ca , through the Service London portal, or by calling 519-661-5783.
Garbage, Recycling & EnviroDepots
Collection schedule and EnviroDepot hours are available at London.ca/wastemanagement or found in the 2024-2025 Waste Collection Schedule.
Report a collection issue online at service.london.ca or email service@london.ca.
Homeless Stability Services
Offices open to answer calls on December 24 from 8:30 a.m. to noon; December 27 and 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on December 31 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 x4.
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 Stability Services including Housing Access Centre (HAC) offices Citi Plaza, 355 Wellington St. Suite 248 are open on December 24 from 8:30 a.m. to noon, December 27 & 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on December 31 from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
Licensing – Business, Residential Rental Unit Licence, Vehicle for Hire (Taxi)
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.
Life Stabilization - Ontario Works
Offices are open on December 24 from 8:30 to noon, December 27 and 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., December 31 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 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.
POA Office
The Provincial Offences Court Office is closed at noon Tuesday, December 24, 2024, reopening 8:30 a.m. on Friday December 27, 2024, and closed noon Tuesday, December 31, 2024, reopening 8:30 a.m. on Thursday January 2, 2025. Traffic tickets can be paid anytime online at www.paytickets.ca.
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. Online and banking payments can still be made during the closure.
Report a problem or service emergency
Report a problem online at 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 www.londonhydro.com.