PUBLIC PARTICIPATION MEETING PROCESS
Anyone wishing to speak at a Public Participation Meeting can do so in person, or virtually using Zoom online or phone. To participate virtually you must pre-register by email or phone. 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 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 the Manager of Records and Information, 519-661-2489 ext. 5590, email: eskalski@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, January 9, 2024. 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. 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 3rd, 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 5th, 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 in person should pre-register by contacting PPMClerks@london.ca or 519-661-2489 ext. 7100.
Items not to be heard before 1:00 p.m.
1544 Dundas Street – The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to permit a take-out restaurant use to the existing commercial building. FROM an Associated Shopping Area Commercial 4 (ASA4) Zone TO an Associated Shopping Area Commercial Special Provision (ASA1(_)) Zone. Special provisions include: Additional permitted use for a take-out restaurant; and to recognize the existing parking area. File: Z-9671 Planner: C. Cernanec.
2598 - 2624 Woodhull Road – The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to facilitate the development of a single detached dwelling. Possible change to the Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM an Agricultural (AG2) Zone, holding Agricultural (h-4*AG2) Zone and holding Open Space (h-2*OS4) Zone TO an Agricultural Special Provision (AG2(_)) Zone, holding Agricultural Special Provision (h-4*AG2(_)) Zone and holding Open Space (h-2*OS4 ) at 2598 Woodhull Road and an Agricultural Special Provision (AG2(_)) Zone and Open Space (OS5) Zone at 2624 Woodhull Road and a portion of 2598 Woodhull Road. Special provisions for 2624 Woodhull Road are requested to permit a minimum lot frontage of 38.0 metres whereas 300 metres is required; minimum lot area of 0.18 hectares whereas 30 hectares is required; minimum front yard setback of 14.0 metres whereas 30.0 metres is required; minimum interior side yard setbacks of 3.0 metres whereas 30.0 metres is required; minimum rear yard setback of 1.0 metres whereas 30.0 metres is required; maximum lot coverage of 24% whereas 10% is the maximum permitted; and to permit single detached dwellings as an additional permitted use. Special provisions for 2598 Woodhull Road are requested to permit a minimum lot frontage of 81.6 metres whereas 300 metres is required; a minimum lot area of 0.34 hectares whereas 30 hectares is required; and minimum south interior side yard setbacks of 27.4 metres whereas 30.0 metres is required. File: Z-9673 Planner: M. Hynes.
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 and Urban Reserve Special Provision (UR4(7)) Zone TO a holding Residential R5 Special Provision (h*h-18*R5-7(_)) Zone. Special provisions are required to consider Commissioners Road East as the front lot line; permit a minimum front yard depth of 3.0 metres whereas 8.0 metres is the minimum required; a minimum rear yard depth of 3.0 metres whereas 3.0 metres is the minimum required; and a north interior side yard depth of 1.8 metres. File: Z-9668 Planner: M. Hynes.
3810-3814 Colonel Talbot Road – The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to facilitate the development of 105, 2-storey townhouses and a 6-storey apartment building with 55 apartment dwelling units at a density of 44 units per hectare. Possible amendment to The Southwest Area Plan to ADD a Specific Area Policy to permit an apartment building with a maximum height of 6-storeys. Possible change to the Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM an Urban Reserve (UR3) Zone TO a Special Provision Residential R6 (R6-5(_)) Zone. Special Provisions include a front yard depth and exterior yard depth of 6.4 metres whereas 8.0 metres is the minimum required for townhouses; a height of 21m whereas 12m maximum is permitted for the apartment building; and a density of 44 units per hectare whereas 35 units per hectare is permitted for the overall development. File: Z-9675/O-9683 Planner: Alanna Riley.
Items not to be heard before 1:30 p.m.
3055 Dingman Drive & 4313 Wellington Road South – The purpose and effect of this Official Plan and zoning change is to broaden the existing permitted uses to include light industrial uses, such as warehousing/distribution, self-storage and craft brewing. Possible amendment to the Official Plan to add specific policy to allow light industrial uses in the Shopping Area Place Type. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM an Associated Shopping Area (ASA3/ASA5/ASA6(3)/ASA7(1)/ASA8(11)) zone TO an Associated Shopping Area Special Provision (ASA3(_)* ASA5(_)*ASA6(3)(_)* ASA7(1)(_)*ASA8(11)(_)*) Zone. File OZ-9665. Planner: Isaac de Ceuster.
3637 Colonel Talbot Road – The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to facilitate the development of a 2.5 storey townhouse development, containing 30 units in total at a density of 27 units per hectare. The proposed development would infill the vacant lands at the rear of the subject detached dwelling lot. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Holding Residential R1 (h-17/R1-16/OS4) Zone TO a Residential R1 Special Provisions and Residential R5 Special Provisions (R1-14(_)R5-2(_)) Zone. File Z-9664. Planner: Isaac de Ceuster.
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.
375 Wharncliffe Road South – The purpose and effect of this zoning change expand the range of uses on the subject lands. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Restricted Service Commercial (RSC2/RSC4) Zone TO add an additional uses to include Retail Stores, Bakeries, Clinics Medical/Dental, Laboratories, Private Clubs, and Restaurant (with drive-through) as additional permitted uses. Special provisions include a change of lot depth to permit a depth of 57m where a minimum of 60m is required, an exterior side yard setback of 7.7m where 8.0m is required, a rear yard depth of 4.2m where 7.5m is required, a lot coverage of 36% where 30% is required, a landscape open space of 0% where a minimum of 15% is required, and a parking setback from the Ultimate Road Allowance of 0.0m. File: Z-9687 Planner: B. House
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.152/23 - 46 Elmwood Place, PLAN 449 LOT 33-38 PT LOT 32 RP 33R589 PARTS 1-4. To permit an apartment building. To permit a minimum rear yard setback of 1.7m, whereas 1.82m is the minimum required. To permit a maximum density of 137 units per hectare, whereas 82 units per hectare is the maximum density permitted. To maintain 13 parking spaces, whereas 12 additional parking space are required. To permit zero (0) accessible parking spaces, whereas a minimum of one (1) accessible parking space is required.
1:30 p.m. – A.096/23 - 180 Giles Street PLAN 511 LOT 124 LOT 125. To permit a detached garage in the rear yard. To permit a residential garage width of 69.6% of the main building façade width, whereas 50% is the maximum permitted.
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
NOTICE OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS VACANCY – City Council is seeking applications from individuals interested in being considered for appointment to fill one (1) vacancy on the London and Middlesex Community Housing (LMCH) Board of Directors.
Individuals applying to fill the vacancy should represent a range of relevant expertise including the following:
- Knowledge of the field of social housing, including the legislative and regulatory environment governing social housing
- Finance
- Planning
Persons interested in being consider for appointment are asked to complete an application form that is available on the City website at: London.ca/boards-commissions or by calling 519-661-2489 ext. 4599 by 9:00 a.m. Monday, January 22, 2024.
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.
The City of London has a strong commitment to workplace diversity and inclusion, and this commitment extends to our Boards and Commissions appointments. An inclusive workplace creates a more supportive environment and ultimately helps us to provide better service to our diverse community.
NOTICE OF COMPLETION – Kensington Bridge Municipal Class Environmental Assessment – The City of London has completed the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment study to identify, evaluate and determine the best long-term rehabilitation or replacement alternative solution and design concept for the Kensington. The Environmental Assessment study recommends rehabilitation of the bridge with an arrangement that accommodates motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. The proposed works are sensitive to the cultural heritage value of the bridge, while extending the functional service life of the bridge by 50 years. This study was completed following the ‘Schedule C’ process of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (2000, as amended in 2007, 2011 and 2015).
An Environmental Study Report has been prepared and a copy will be placed on public record on January 8, 2024 for thirty (30) calendar days. The Environmental Study Report can be reviewed by members of the public and/or any other interested party on the City of London’s Get Involved website. A hard copy will be available for review at the London Public Library – Central Branch – 251 Dundas Street, during regular hours and at the City of London Clerk’s office 3rd floor (300 Dufferin Avenue) during regular hours of operation.
Interested persons are encouraged to review the document and provide comments to the City of London by February 7, 2024.
Under Section 16 of the Environmental Assessment Act a request to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for an order to require the City to undertake a higher level of assessment may only be made on the grounds that the order may prevent, mitigate or remedy adverse impacts on the existing Aboriginal or Treaty rights of an Indigenous community. Requests under Section 16 can be made to:
The Minister of the Environment Conservation and Parks
777 Bay Street, 5th Floor
Toronto, ON, M7A 2J3.
minister.mecp@ontario.ca, and
Director, Environmental Assessment Branch
Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
135 St. Clair Avenue W, 1st Floor
Toronto ON, M4V 1P5 EAB
Director@ontario.ca
If no issues or concerns are raised by February 7, 2024, the project will be considered to have met the requirements of the Municipal Class EA and may proceed with detailed design, tendering and construction of the recommended works.
If you would like more information about the study and the report, please contact Karl Grabowski, City of London, Tel: 519.661.2489 ext. 5071, Email: kgrabows@london.caor John Pucchio, AECOM, Tel: 519.963.5880, Email: John.Pucchio@aecom.com .
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 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 & 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 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.
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 Play your Way
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 london.ca/playyourway for free Recreational opportunities during the holidays.
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.