As part of the City’s ongoing efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, and in keeping with the regulations and guidelines provided by the Province of Ontario, the Public Participation Meeting process has been modified. The capacity for individuals in City Hall meeting rooms and the Council Chambers Public Gallery will reflect the requirement for 2m physical distancing, with designated seating and standing areas being provided. Public Participation Meeting (PPM) Process Members of the public are asked to “pre-register” to speak in person at a PPM. Speakers will be limited to five minutes of verbal presentation. Pre-register by calling 519-661-2489 ext. 7100; or by emailing PPMClerks@london.ca Please indicate the PPM subject matter when contacting the Clerk’s Office. Registrations will be confirmed. When pre-registering, members of the public will have a brief COVID-19 health screening and will be asked to self-screen prior to entering City Hall. When pre-registering, members of the public will be advised which meeting room to attend on the second floor of City Hall. Presentations will be strictly verbal; any other submission of photos, slides or written information must be made outside of the PPM. These can be forwarded to the staff associated with this matter and/or to the registration email, noted above. In order to be considered, all submissions should be made prior to the Council meeting when the standing committee recommendation regarding the subject matter is considered. Public Participation Meeting (PPM) Process – At the meeting Members of the public should self-screen before entering City Hall. You likely will be greeted by security upon entering the building. Members of the public should convene in the assigned seating, in the appropriate meeting room for the PPM as noted in the pre-registration. Each committee room will broadcast the meeting taking place in the Council Chambers. City Staff will be in each room to assist members of the public. When appropriate, individual members of the public will have an opportunity to speak to the committee, using the camera/microphone in the committee room. Floor markings will indicate where to stand. Council Chambers Committee members and staff will be present in the Chambers (physically, or by remote attendance). There will be no public access to the Council floor. Notice of Collection of Personal Information – personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and will be used by Members of Council and City of London staff in their consideration of this matter, including the provision of adequate physical distancing. Questions about this collection should be addressed to the City Clerk, 3rd floor, City Hall, 300 Dufferin Ave., London, ON N6A 4L9. Tel: 519-661-2489, ext. 4937, email: csaunder@london.ca.
NOTICE OF 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.
3924 Colonel Talbot Road (Revised Plan - Block 31) – The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to implement the proposed red-line revisions to the draft approved subdivision 39T-12503 as well as rezone several portions of the subdivision to provide alternative forms of housing and office uses. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Holding Open Space (h*OS1) Zone TO a Holding Residential R1 (h*R1-3) Zone; FROM a Holding Open Space (OS1) Zone TO a Holding Residential R4/R5/R6 Special Provision (h*R4-6(_)/R5-3/R6-5) Zone; FROM a Holding Open Space (h*OS4) Zone TO a Holding Residential R1 (h*R1-3) Zone; FROM a Holding Open Space Special Provision (h*OS5(9)) Zone TO an Open Space Special Provision (OS5(_)) Zone; FROM a Holding Residential R1 (h*R1-3) Zone TO a Holding Open Space (h*OS1) Zone; FROM a Holding Residential R1 (R1-3) Zone TO an Open Space (OS1/OS3) Zone; FROM a Holding Residential R1 (R1-13) Zone TO a Holding Residential R1(R1-3) Zone; FROM a Holding Residential R5/R6/R7 (h*R5-3/R6-5/R7*H15*D30) Zone TO a Holding Residential R4/R5/R6/R7 Special Provision (h*R4-6(_)/R5-3(_)/R6-5(_)/R7*H15*D30) Zone; FROM a Holding Residential R5/R6/R7 (h*R5-3/R6-5/R7*H15*D30) Zone TO a Holding Residential R4/R5/R6/R7 Special Provision (h*R4-6(_)/R5-3/R6-5/R7*H18*D30) Zone; FROM a Residential R1/R6 Special Provision (R1-3(7)/R6-5) Zone TO a Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-3(7) Zone; FROM a Holding Residential R5/R6/R7 (h*R5-3/R6-5/R7*H15*D30) Zone TO a Holding Residential R4/R5/R6 Special Provision (h*R4-6(_)/R5-3/R6-5) Zone; FROM a Holding Residential R1 (h*R1-3) Zone TO a Holding Residential R1/R4 Special Provision (h*R1-1/R4-6(_) Zone; FROM a Holding Residential R1/R6 (h*R1-3/R6-5) Zone TO a Holding Residential R1/R4/R6 Special Provision (h*R1-3/R4-6(_)//R6-5) Zone; FROM a Holding Residential R1/R6 (h*R1-3/R6-5) Zone TO a Holding Residential R1/R4 Special Provision (h*R1-1/R4-6(_)) Zone; FROM a Holding Residential R5/R6/R7 (h*R5-3/R6-5/R7*H15*D30) Zone TO Holding Residential R1/R4 Special Provision (h*R1-1/R4-6(_) Zone; FROM a Holding Residential R1/R4 (h*R1-13/R4-6) Zone TO a Holding Residential R1/R4 Special Provision (h*R1-1/R4-6(_)) Zone; FROM a Holding Residential R5/R6/R7/Office (h*h-54*R5-3/R6-5/7*H15*D30*OF) Zone TO a Holding Residential R4/R5/R6 Special Provision (R4-6(_)/R5-3/R6-5) Zone; FROM a Holding Residential R5/R6/R7/Office (h*h-54*R5-3/R6-5/R7*H15*D30*OF) Zone TO a Holding Residential R4/R5/R6/R7 Special Provision/Office (h*h-54*R4-6(_)/R5-3/R6-5/7*H24*D100*OF8(_)) Zone; FROM a Holding Residential R5/R6/R7/Office (h*h-54*R5-3/R6-5/R7*H15*D30*OF) Zone TO a Holding Open Space (OS1) Zone; FROM a Residential R1 (R1-16) Zone TO a Holding Residential R4/R5/R6/R7 Special Provision/Office (h*h-54*R4-6(_)/R5-3/R6-5/7*H24*D100*OF8(_)) Zone; FROM a Holding Residential R1/R6 (h*h-54*R1-3/R6-5) Zone TO a Holding Residential R1/R4/R6 Special Provision (h*h-54*R1-3/R4-6(_)/R6-5) Zone; FROM a Holding Residential R1 (h*R1-3) Zone TO a Holding Residential R1/R4 Special Provision (h*R1-3/R4-6(_) Zone; FROM a Residential R1 (R1-5) Zone TO a Residential R1 (R1-4) Zone; Special provisions for the proposed R4-6(_) zone would include an exterior side yard setback to a collector of 4.5m where rear lots abut and 3.5m front and exterior side yard adjacent to a roundabout.. File: Z-9240 Planner: S. Meksula ext.5349
Kilally South, East Basin Environmentally Significant Area – The purpose and effect of this Official Plan and Zoning change is to amend the area as identified as an Environmentally Significant Area in the Kilally South, East Basin Environmental Impact Study to an Open Space designation in the City of London Official Plan, Green Space in The London Plan, the areas identified as unevaluated wetlands and unevaluated vegetation patches as Environmental Review and to add on Maps B-1 of the Official Plan and Map 5 of the London Plan the Environmentally Significant Area Boundary and the areas identified as unevaluated wetlands and unevaluated vegetation patches and to amend the Zoning of the lands to Open Space (OS5) Zone and to zone the areas identified as unevaluated wetlands and unevaluated vegetation patches as Environmental Review. Possible amendment to the Official Plan to change the designation of the subject lands FROM Multi Family Medium Density and Urban Reserve Community Growth TO Open Space, and FROM Low Density Residential TO Environmental Review and TO amend Map B-1 to add the identified limits of the Kilally South, East Basin Environmentally Significant Area and to add unevaluated wetlands and unevaluated vegetation patches. To amend the London Plan FROM Environmental Review and Neighbourhood Place Type to the Green Space Place Type, FROM the Neighbourhood Place Type TO Environmental Review Place Type and TO amend Map 5 to add the identified limits of the Kilally South, East Basin Environmentally Significant Area and add unevaluated wetlands and unevaluated vegetation patches. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM an Urban Reserve (UR3) and a Urban Reserve (UR2) Zone TO an Open Space (OS5) Zone and an Environmental Review (ER) Zone. File: OZ-9275 Planner: C. Smith ext.4468
3542 Emilycarr Lane – City Council intends to consider removing the “h”, “h-100”, “h-104”, and “h-155” Holding Provision’s from the zoning of the subject lands. The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to remove the holding symbol’s permitting 41 dwelling units, within multiple townhouses and a new private road providing access from Lismer Lane. The purpose of the “h” provision is to ensure the orderly development of lands and the adequate provision of municipal services. The “h” symbol shall not be deleted until the required security has been provided and/or a development agreement has been entered into for the subject lands. The purpose of the “h-100” provision is to ensure there is adequate water service and appropriate access, a looped watermain system must be constructed and a second public access must be available to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, prior to the removal of the h-100 symbol. The purpose of the “h-104” provision is to ensure that a comprehensive storm drainage and stormwater management (SWM) report prepared by a consulting engineer is completed to address the SWM strategy for all lands within the subject plan and external lands where a private permanent on-site storm drainage facility is proposed for any block or blocks not serviced by a constructed regional SWM facility. The "h-104" symbol shall not be deleted until the report has been accepted to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Planning and Development and City Engineer. The removal of the “h-155” symbol shall not occur until such time as the Owner has entered into a development agreement with the City of London, to ensure that the development is consistent with and conforms to the guidelines and vision of OPA 541, Southwest Area Secondary Plan. Council will consider removing the holding provisions as it applies to these lands no earlier than January 18, 2021. File: H-9259 Planner: M. Corby ext.4657
PROVIDING COMMENT
Your comments on these matters are important. You may comment by phone, mail or emailing the planner assigned to the file you are interested in. Mail should be directed to: The City of London, Development Services or City Planning, P.O. Box 5035, 300 Dufferin Ave., London, ON, N6A 4L9.
Please note: Personal information collected and recorded at the Public Participation Meeting, or through written submissions on this subject, is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, and the Planning Act, 1990 R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13 and will be used by Members of Council and City of London staff in their consideration of this matter. The written submissions, including names and contact information and the associated reports arising from the public participation process, will be made available to the public, including publishing on the City's website. Video recordings of the Public Participation Meeting may also be posted to the City of London's website. Questions about this collection should be referred to Cathy Saunders, City Clerk, 519-661-2489 ext. 4937.
Please also note that these applications are being circulated during the State of Emergency issued by the Province of Ontario.
If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the Corporation of the City of London or of the Approval Authority to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City of London before the application is adopted or approved, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision.
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City of London before the proposed amendment is adopted or approved, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this application is being circulated during the COVID-19 State of Emergency issued by the Province of Ontario. Opportunities to view any file materials in-person can be arranged through the file Planner. For more information about these matters, including information about appeal rights, contact Development Services at developmentservices@london.ca and/or (519) 930-3500.
*Please ensure you reference the File Number or address in all communications.
MINOR VARIANCES
The Committee of Adjustment for the City of London will meet on Thursday January 14, 2021, commencing at 1:30 p.m., on the second floor of City Hall, 300 Dufferin Avenue, London, Ontario for the purpose of hearing the following applications for Minor Variance to Zoning By-law Z.-1.
1:30 p.m. – A.111/20 - 23 Highview Avenue West, PLAN 716 LOT 23, south side of Highview Avenue West, east of Wharncliffe Road South. To construct a garage. To permit a front yard setback of 8.7m, whereas a minimum of 11.1m is required.
1:50 p.m. – A.112/20 - 425 Springbank Drive, PLAN 650 LOT 22, northwest corner of Springbank Drive and Mary Avenue. To construct an accessory structure. To permit an accessory structure located in the required front yard, whereas accessory structures are not permitted in the required front or exterior side yard. To permit an accessory structure setback of 19.0m from the centre line of the road, whereas 26.0m from the centre line of the road is the minimum required.
2:10 p.m. – A.113/20 - 125 Clarke Road, PLAN M62 LOTS 28-29, west side of Clarke Road, south of Charterhouse Crescent. To permit existing parking. To permit 95 parking spaces for all permitted uses in the zone for the existing building (2,157m2).
If you wish to be notified of a decision of the Committee of Adjustment, you must appear in person or by Counsel at the hearing and file a written request with the Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment. An appeal from a decision of the Committee of Adjustment to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) shall be filed within 20 days of making the decision. Any appeal must be filed with the Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment, in person at 6th Floor, City Hall, 300 Dufferin Ave., London, ON, or Mail to City of London, P.O. Box 5035, ON N6A 4L9. 519-661-2489 ext. 4988
CONSENTS
The Committee of Adjustment for the City of London as the London Consent Authority will meet on Thursday January 14, 2021, commencing at 2:30 p.m., on the second floor of City Hall, 300 Dufferin Avenue, London, Ontario for the purpose of hearing the following applications for Consent and may have concurrent applications for Minor Variances to Zoning By-law Z.-1.
2:30 p.m. – B.033.20 – 54 Duchess Avenue, PLAN 343 BLK D PT LOT 13. Request to sever approximately 597.9m2 (part 1) for the purpose of future residential uses, and to retain approximately 1,053.0m2 (part 2) for the continued use of a single detached dwelling.
The London Consent Authority will be considering the following application for consent. Comments due by December 17, 2020.
B.035/20 – 799 Southdale Rd W – Request to sever approximately 14,100m2 for the purpose of a future Continuum-of-Care Facility, and to retain approximately 25,200m2 for the purpose of future residential townhouses and an apartment building. Planner: E. Ling ext.2786
B.036/20 – 1850-1910 Oxford Street West – Request to sever approximately 4,502.2m2 (Part 2), and approximately 9,010.4m2 (Part 3), and approximately 2,035.1m2 (Part 4), and retain approximately 17,319.6m2 (Part 1) and to establish an easement over the retained and severed lands. Planner: D. Hahn ext.3833
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
Victoria Street Wastewater Pumping Station
Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
Notice of Project Commencement & Public Information Centre
The Victoria Street Wastewater Pumping Station, located at 47 Victoria Street in the City of London, is reaching the end of its lifecycle and needs to be replaced. The City of London has requested that MTE Consultants complete a study to evaluate alternatives and to select the preferred option for replacement.
The study will be completed in keeping with the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act and is being planned under Schedule B of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a virtual Public Information Centre (PIC) is currently posted on https//getinvolved.london.ca/victoriastreet. Members of the public are encouraged to visit this site to learn more and provide comments specific to the project. The City wants to hear from you. Comments will be received until December 17, 2020.
Alternatively, if you would like more information about the study, to add your comments or to be included on the mailing list, please contact Brian Calhoun, City of London, Tel: 519.661.2489 Ext 1337, Email: bcalhoun@london.ca or Dave Wilhelm, P. Eng, MTE Consultants, Tel: 519.743.6500 ext. 1225, Email: dwilhelm@mte85.com.
With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record of the study.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
2020 Holiday Closures
The following City of London administrative offices will be closed from noon on Thursday, December 24, 2020 until 8:30 a.m. on Monday, January 4, 2021:
- City Hall, 300 Dufferin Avenue (no access to the building due to maintenance work)
- Courts Administration, Provincial Offences Office, 824 Dundas Street
- Environmental and Parks Planning, 267 Dundas Street
- Planning Division, 204/206 Dundas Street
- Fire Administrative Offices will be open December 24 & 31 (8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) and December 29 & 30 (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.), closed December 25, 26, 27 & 28 and January 1, 2021
Services Available During the Holidays
Aquatic Facilities:
December 24, 25, 26, 31, and January 1 the Canada Games Aquatic Centre, and the South London Pool will be closed. For more information visit london.ca/aquatics.
Arenas and Outdoor Ice Rinks:
Arenas will be closed December 24 and 31 at 11 a.m. and all day December 25, 26 and January 1. All arenas are open on December 27, 28, 29, and 30. Visit the City of London website for Public Skating information.
Victoria Park Ice Rink is open throughout the holidays (weather permitting) from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The rink is closed for ice resurfacing from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily.
Covent Garden Market Rotary Rink will be open (weather permitting) Monday to Thursday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Knights Games and special events at Budweiser Gardens until 7:30 p.m.), and Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ice Rentals from noon on December 24 to January 4 at 8:30 a.m. book ice time online at london.ca.
Community Centres:
During the holidays select Community Centres will be open for pre-registered, modified recreation programs. For a list of those programs and locations please go to https://london.ca/living-london/recreation/programs-courses-registration
Recreation Programs & Customer Service:
City of London recreation programs and Seniors Satellites will not be running with the exception of advertised Day Camp opportunities on December 21-23 & 29-30. Registration for programs can be completed online at any time through london.ca/playyourway.
Customer Service will be available via e-mail, phone and in-person:
December 29 & 30 - 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at Citi Plaza
December 31- 8:30 a.m. – noon at Citi Plaza
Storybook Gardens:
Storybook Gardens is open for extended skating hours from December 21 – January 2. Pre-registration is required for all skate times. Register seven days in advance using your Play Your Way account online or by calling City of London customer service at 519-661-5575. Please note Storybook Gardens is closed on all statutory holidays.
Holiday skate times:
December 21-January 2 10am-11:45am, 12:30-2:15pm, 3:30pm-5:15pm, 6pm-7:45pm
Exceptions December 24 and 31 10am-11:45am, 12:30pm-2:15pm
Closed December 25, 26 and January 1
**Weather Permitting. Please check the Storybook Gardens website for updates to hours or skating conditions.
Social Services:
Applications for Ontario Works Assistance - During the month of December, applications for Ontario Works assistance are scheduled through the Intake Screening Unit at 519-661-4520 Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Intake Screening Unit is closed on December 24 at 11:30am to December 28, 2020.
The Ontario Works offices are OPEN:
December 24 - 8:30 a.m .– 12:00 p.m.
December 29 & 30 - 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
December 31- 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Online applications for Ontario Works can be accessed at any time at https://saapply.mcss.gov.on.ca.
Case Status and Cheque Information for Ongoing Ontario Works Participants - Over the holiday period, as throughout the rest of the year, Ontario Works participants can access information about their case by calling the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) System at 1-800-808-2268. The IVR system is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week (24/7).
Children’s Services -
The Children’s Service office will be open:
December 24, 2020 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
December 29 & 30, 2020 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
December 31, 2020 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Online Applications for Child Care Fee Subsidy can be accessed anytime at https://occmsbilling.london.ca/olaf/Default.aspx
Dearness Home - Administration offices are closed December 24 and 31 at noon, December 25 - 28 and January 1.
Housing Services including Housing Access Centre (HAC) office are open:
December 24 - 8:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.
December 29 & 30 - 8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
December 31 - 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Emergency Shelter and Food Services (Not a City service) - All emergency shelters remain open. Contact meal providers directly. For information on the name and telephone number of emergency shelters and meal program, call 519-661-4520.
Homeless Prevention’s Coordinated Access will be closed at noon Dec. 24, 2020. Open Dec. 29, 2020 8:30 am-4:30 pm and close at noon Dec. 31, 2020.
If you are homeless and need immediate assistance, during business hours, call 519-661-HOME(4663) or toll free 1-833-932-2297
London Cares Homeless Response Services (Not a City service) - London Cares Street and Mobile Outreach phone service 519-667-CARE (2273). Available 24/7. If you are concerned for someone’s well-being who may be experiencing homelessness, contact London Cares at 519-667-2273 (CARE).