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. 5275, email: bsomers@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.
538 & 540 Southdale Road East, approximately 0.0968 hectares – The purpose and effect of this application is to approve a Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium consisting of 7 residential units. Consideration of a proposed draft plan consisting of 7 multiple-attached dwelling units and a common element for private access driveway and services to be registered as one Condominium Corporation. File: 39CD-24503 Planner: S. Meksula (City Hall).
634 Commissioners Road West – The purpose and effect of this zoning change. Possible change to the Zoning By-law Z.-1 Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-7(30)) Zone TO a Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-7(_)) Zone. Special provisions include: Maximum density of 67 units per hectare, whereas 60 units per hectare is the maximum permitted; a minimum front yard depth of 5.0 metres, whereas 8.0 metres is the minimum required; Interior side yard setback of 3.0 metres when the end wall of a unit contains no windows to habitable rooms, or 6.0 metres when the wall of a unit contains windows to habitable rooms; a rear yard setback of 1.0 metres per 1.0 metres of main building height but in no case less than 6.0 metres; a minimum 3.0 metre deep landscape strip along the south lot line. The City may also consider the use of holding provisions, and additional special provisions to facilitate the proposed development. File: Z-9708 Planner: B. House.
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.
300 – 320 King Street – The Delegated Authority for the City of London intends to consider removing the h-240 holding provisions from the subject lands to allow for the development of Residential Apartment Building. The purpose of the “h-240” holding provision to ensure that the Municipal Emergency Communication System is functional and uninterrupted, the “h-240” symbol shall not be deleted until appropriate studies determine no impacts exist or mitigation measures are identified and implemented. The Delegated Authority will consider removing the holding provisions as they apply to these lands no earlier than March 4, 2024. File: H-9709 Planner: A. Patel
1870 Evans Boulevard – The Delegated Authority for the City of London intends to consider removing the h-1 holding provisions from the subject lands to allow for the development of 89 townhouse dwellings. The purpose of the “h-1” holding provision to ensure that mitigating measures are undertaken in areas adjacent to transportation and utility corridors, the “h-1” symbol shall not be deleted until appropriate agreements are entered into. The Delegated Authority will consider removing the holding provisions as they apply to these lands no earlier than March 4, 2024. File: H-9710 Planner: A. Patel
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.
NOTICES
NOTICE TO OWNERS OF HERITAGE DESIGNATED PROPERTIES - Heritage property owners are reminded to contact a Heritage Planner when considering changes to their property. Heritage Alteration Permit approval may be required to make changes to an individually designated property, or a property located within one of London’s seven Heritage Conservation District. There is no fee for a Heritage Alteration Permit. Please contact one of the City’s Heritage Planners, Planning and Development 519-930-3500, heritage@london.ca.
LONDON ENDOWNMENT FUND FOR HERITAGE –The London Endowment Fund for Heritage, administered by the London Community Foundation, is accepting applications for grants. Grants are available for Archaeological Heritage, Architectural Heritage, Cultural Landscapes, Movable Heritage, and Natural Heritage. The deadline for grant applications is March 26, 2024. Applications are available through the London Community Foundation.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION MEETING – 2024 to 2027 Multi-Year Budget – A Public Participation Meeting is being held on February 27, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. at Budget Committee, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 300 Dufferin Avenue, to provide an opportunity for interested parties to provide feedback on the Mayor’s Budget. The budget materials and a pre-recorded presentation of the budget process are posted on the City’s Get Involved webpage. If you have further questions or require special accommodation to access the Budget information, please reach out to budget@london.ca or 519-661-4638.
Written submissions regarding this matter to be included on the Budget Committee Added Agenda are to be submitted no later than 9:00 a.m. on Friday, February 16, 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 budgetcommittee@london.ca.
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AN OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT, C.P.-1512(ct)-44 (OPA 98) - TAKE NOTICE that the Municipal Council of The Corporation of the City of London passed by-law C.P.-1512(ct)-44 under section 17 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, for the purpose of adopting Amendment No. 98(OPA 98) to the Official Plan for the City of London Planning Area - 2016 on February 13, 2024.
AND TAKE NOTICE that only individuals, corporations, and public bodies may appeal a by-law to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT). A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the by-law was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.
ADDRESS OF THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE: The Corporation of the City of London, 3rd Floor, 300 Dufferin Avenue, London, Ontario N6B 1Z2
WHEN AND HOW TO FILE AN APPEAL: An appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) must be filed with the City Clerk of The Corporation of the City of London at the address shown above NO LATER THAN 4:30 p.m. on the 13th day of March 2024; set out the reasons for the appeal; the appellant form is available from the Ontario Land Tribunal at www.olt.gov.on.ca; and, be accompanied by the fee prescribed under the Ontario Land Tribunal Act, 2021, payable to the Minister of Finance.
PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF THE OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT: The recommended actions will remove the city-wide 5-bedroom limit, except within Near Campus Neighbourhoods. The bedroom limit within Near Campus Neighbourhoods will be amended from three to five, with added provisions to further increase the bedroom limit when creating ARUs, where permitted. The proposed changes will permit ARUs in duplex, triplex, and converted dwellings, permit up to two (2) ARUs per accessory building, and modify wording referring to accessory buildings containing ARUs. Further by-law amendments will define “Detached Additional Residential Units”, permit front yard parking where an attached garage is converted into an ARU, and amend regulations related to detached ARUs. The recommended by-law amendments would encourage increased adoption and creation of ARUs while addressing existing gaps within the regulations related to ARUs.
WHEN COUNCIL’S DECISION IS FINAL: The proposed official plan amendment is exempt from approval by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The decision of the Council is final if a notice of appeal is not received on or before the last day for filing a notice of appeal.
For further information about this by-law, please contact B. Coveney in Planning and Development at 519-930-3500 or plandev@london.ca. When making inquiries, please quote File No. OZ-9661.
A copy of the Official Plan Amendment may be requested from the City Clerk’s Office in person during business hours Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm, via e-mail at docservices@london.ca or telephone at 519-661-4530.
Dated at the City of London this 22nd day of February 2024.
Michael Schulthess, City Clerk
The Corporation of the City of London
NOTICE OF PASSING OF A ZONING BY-LAW Z.-1 AMENDMENT, Z.-1-243185 - TAKE NOTICE that the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the City of London passed By-law Z.-1-243185 under section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, on February 13, 2024.
AND TAKE NOTICE that only individuals, corporations, and public bodies may appeal a by-law to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT). A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the by-law was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.
ADDRESS OF THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE: The Corporation of the City of London, 3rd Floor, 300 Dufferin Avenue, London, Ontario N6B 1Z2
WHEN AND HOW TO FILE AN APPEAL: An appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) must be filed with the City Clerk of The Corporation of the City of London at the address shown above NO LATER THAN 4:30 p.m. on the 13th day of March 2024; set out the reasons for the appeal; the appellant form is available from the Ontario Land Tribunal at www.olt.gov.on.ca; and, be accompanied by the fee prescribed under the Ontario Land Tribunal Act, 2021, payable to the Minister of Finance.
PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF THE OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT: The purpose and effect of the amendment is to amend the Zoning By-Law to streamline regulations related to frequently approved Minor Variance applications. The amendment will also update regulations affected by provincial policy changes, as well as edit wording for interpretation issues.
For further information about this by-law, please contact N. O'Brien in Planning and Development at 519-930-3500 or plandev@london.ca. When making inquiries, please quote File No. Z-9679.
A copy of the Zoning By-law Amendment may be requested in the City Clerk’s Office during regular business hours, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., via e-mail at DocServices@london.ca, or telephone at 519-661-4530.
Dated at the City of London this 22nd day of February 2024.
Michael Schulthess, City Clerk
The Corporation of the City of London
NOTICE OF PASSING OF A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT, Z.-1-243186 - TAKE NOTICE that the Municipal Council of The Corporation of the City of London passed By-law Z.-1-243186 under section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, on February 13, 2024.
AND TAKE NOTICE that only individuals, corporations, and public bodies may appeal a by-law to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT). A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the by-law was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.
ADDRESS OF THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE: The Corporation of the City of London, 3rd Floor, 300 Dufferin Avenue, London, Ontario N6B 1Z2
WHEN AND HOW TO FILE AN APPEAL: An appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) must be filed with the City Clerk of The Corporation of the City of London at the address shown above NO LATER THAN 4:30 p.m. on the 13th day of March 2024; set out the reasons for the appeal; the appellant form is available from the Ontario Land Tribunal at www.olt.gov.on.ca; and, be accompanied by the fee prescribed under the Ontario Land Tribunal Act, 2021, payable to the Minister of Finance.
PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF THE OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT: The recommended actions will remove the city-wide 5-bedroom limit, except within Near Campus Neighbourhoods. The bedroom limit within Near Campus Neighbourhoods will be amended from three to five, with added provisions to further increase the bedroom limit when creating ARUs, where permitted. The proposed changes will permit ARUs in duplex, triplex, and converted dwellings, permit up to two (2) ARUs per accessory building, and modify wording referring to accessory buildings containing ARUs. Further by-law amendments will define “Detached Additional Residential Units”, permit front yard parking where an attached garage is converted into an ARU, and amend regulations related to detached ARUs. The recommended by-law amendments would encourage increased adoption and creation of ARUs while addressing existing gaps within the regulations related to ARUs.
For further information about this by-law, please contact B. Coveney in Planning and Development at 519-930-3500 or plandev@london.ca. When making inquiries, please quote File No. OZ-9661.
A copy of the Zoning By-law Amendment may be requested in the City Clerk’s Office during regular business hours, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., via e-mail at DocServices@london.ca, or telephone at 519-661-4530.
Dated at the City of London this 22nd day of February 2024.
Michael Schulthess, City Clerk
The Corporation of the City of London
NOTICE OF PASSING OF A ZONING BY-LAW Z.-1 Amendment, Z.-1-243187 - TAKE NOTICE that the Municipal Council of The Corporation of the CIty of London passed By-law Z.-1-243187 under section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, on February 13, 2024.
AND TAKE NOTICE that only individuals, corporations, and public bodies may appeal a by-law to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT). A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the by-law was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.
ADDRESS OF THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE: The Corporation of the City of London, 3rd Floor, 300 Dufferin Avenue, London, Ontario N6B 1Z2
WHEN AND HOW TO FILE AN APPEAL: An appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) must be filed with the City Clerk of The Corporation of the City of London at the address shown above NO LATER THAN 4:30 p.m. on the 13th day of March 2024; set out the reasons for the appeal; the appellant form is available from the Ontario Land Tribunal at www.olt.gov.on.ca; and, be accompanied by the fee prescribed under the Ontario Land Tribunal Act, 2021, payable to the Minister of Finance.
PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF THE OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT: The recommended actions will remove the city-wide 5-bedroom limit, except within Near Campus Neighbourhoods. The bedroom limit within Near Campus Neighbourhoods will be amended from three to five, with added provisions to further increase the bedroom limit when creating ARUs, where permitted. The proposed changes will permit ARUs in duplex, triplex, and converted dwellings, permit up to two (2) ARUs per accessory building, and modify wording referring to accessory buildings containing ARUs. Further by-law amendments will define “Detached Additional Residential Units”, permit front yard parking where an attached garage is converted into an ARU, and amend regulations related to detached ARUs. The recommended by-law amendments would encourage increased adoption and creation of ARUs while addressing existing gaps within the regulations related to ARUs.
For further information about this by-law, please contact B. Coveney in Planning and Development at 519-930-3500 or plandev@london.ca. When making inquiries, please quote File No. OZ-9661.
A copy of the Zoning By-law Amendment may be requested in the City Clerk’s Office during regular business hours, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., via e-mail at DocServices@london.ca, or telephone at 519-661-4530.
Dated at the City of London this 22nd day of February 2024.
Michael Schulthess, City Clerk
The Corporation of the City of London