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.
1992 Fanshawe Park Road West – The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to extend the existing Temporary Use (T-45) Zone to allow for the continuation of the existing golf driving range facility on the subject lands for three years. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM an Agricultural Temporary Use (AG1*T-45) Zone which permits a range of existing defined uses, agricultural uses, and passive recreation uses, as well as a golf driving range facility for a temporary period not exceeding three (3) years, TO permit, in addition to the full range of uses in the Agricultural Temporary Use (AG1*T-45) Zone noted above, the continuation of the existing golf driving range facility use on the subject lands for an additional three (3) years. File: TZ-9636 Planner: B.House.
1364-1408 Hyde Park Road – The purpose and effect of this Official Plan and zoning change is to establish zoning which permits 140 apartments and 17 townhouse units. Possible amendment to the Official Plan to permit 7-stories on a portion of the subject lands. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a UR3 TO a R9-7(_), OS1 and OS5 Zones to permit 140 apartments, 17 townhouses, parkland and a stream corridor. File: OZ-9635 Planner: L. Maitland.
1958 Duluth Crescent, located north of Trafalgar Street and east of Clarke Road; approx. 2.98 hectares (7.36 acres) – The purpose and effect of this application is to consider a proposed draft plan of subdivision, and official plan and zoning by-law amendment to allow a mixed-use and mixed-density residential subdivision consisting of single detached dwellings, townhouse dwellings, low rise apartment buildings, mix-use low rise apartment building and a public park to be served by one (1) public street. Draft Plan of Subdivision – Consideration of a Draft Plan of Subdivision consisting of two (2) single detached dwellings, four (4) multi-family residential blocks, one (1) mixed-use residential block, one (1) park block, and one (1) public pathway block to be served by one (1) public road. Official Plan Amendment - Consideration of a possible site-specific policy amendment to The London Plan to permit the opportunity for low-rise apartments (with secondary ground floor, small-scale community facility and secondary limited commercial uses) with a maximum height permission of four storeys on the subject lands; and consideration of a possible amendment to The London Plan to change the designation on a portion of the property from the “Neighbourhoods” Place Type to the “Green Space” Place Type to permit a public park. Zoning By-law Amendment - Consideration of an amendment to the Zoning By-law to change the zoning from a Neighbourhood Facility NF1 Zone to the following zones: Lots 1 to 2 - a Residential R1 (R1-2) Zone. The R1-2 Zone would permit single detached dwellings on lots with a minimum lot area of 300 square metres and minimum lot frontage of 9 metres. Blocks 3 and 4 - a Residential R4 (R4-5) Special Provision Zone. The R4-5 Special Provision Zone would permit street townhouse dwellings with a minimum lot area of 145 square metres and a minimum lot frontage of 5.5 metres, a special provision is proposed to allow for an increased maximum lot coverage of 45%. Block 5 – a Residential R5 (R5-6(*)) Special Provision Zone and a Residential R6 (R6-5(*)) Special Provision Zone. The R5-6 Zone would permit cluster townhouse dwellings and cluster stacked townhouse dwellings and the R6-5 Zone would permit single detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, Duplex dwelling, triplex dwelling, townhouse dwelling, stacked townhouse dwelling, apartment buildings, and fourplex dwellings. Special provisions are requested for both zones which would permit a reduced minimum front yard depth of 3.0 metres, a reduced minimum interior side yard of 4.5 metres when the wall of a unit contains windows to habitable rooms, an increased maximum height of 15 metres, and an increased maximum density of 200 units per hectare. Block 6 – a Residential R5 (R5-6(**)) Special Provision Zone and a Residential R6 (R6-5(**)) Special Provision Zone. The R5-6 Zone would permit cluster townhouse dwellings and cluster stacked townhouse dwellings and the R6-5 Zone would permit single detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, Duplex dwelling, triplex dwelling, townhouse dwelling, stacked townhouse dwelling, apartment buildings, and fourplex dwellings. Special provisions are requested for both zones which would permit a reduced minimum lot frontage of 12.0 metres, a reduced minimum interior and rear side yard of 3.0 metres when the wall of a unit contains windows to habitable rooms adjacent to an OS1 zone, and an increased maximum density of 75 units per hectare. Block 7 – a Residential R6 (R6-5(***)) Special Provision Zone. The R6-5 Zone would permit single detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, Duplex dwelling, triplex dwelling, townhouse dwelling, stacked townhouse dwelling, apartment buildings, and fourplex dwelling. Special provisions are requested which would add the following to the list of permitted uses: assembly halls, community centre, libraries, day care centre, personal service establishments associated with the main permitted uses, restaurants associated with the main permitted uses excluding a drive through-facility, and retail stores associated with the main permitted uses. Special Provisions are requested which would permit a reduced minimum front yard depth of 3.0 metres, a reduced minimum interior side yard of 2.5 metres when habitable rooms are adjacent to an OS1 zone, an increased maximum height of 15.0 metres, an increased maximum density of 150 units per hectare, and a reduced minimum parking requirement of 1 spot per 100 square metres for non-residential uses. Blocks 8 and 9 – an Open Space OS1 (OS1(3)) Special Provision Zone. The OS1(3) Special Provision Zone would permit public parks, private parks, conservation lands, conservation works, cultivation of land for agricultural / horticultural purposes, golf courses, recreational golf courses, recreational buildings associated with conservation lands and public parks, campground, and managed forest as permitted uses. The requested OS1(3) Special Provision Zone would remove the requirements for minimum lot frontage and minimum lot area. The City may also consider applying holding provisions in the zoning to ensure adequate provision of municipal services, and that a subdivision agreement or development agreement is entered into. File: 39T-23504 / Z-9638 Planner: M. Clark (City Hall).
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.
2473 Oxford Street West – The Delegated Authority for the City of London intends to consider removing the h-2 and h-4 holding provision from the subject lands to allow a development of single-detached dwelling. The purpose of the “h-2” holding provisions is to determine the extent to which development will be permitted and ensure that development will not have a negative impact on relevant components of the Natural Heritage System of the Official Plan, an agreement shall be entered into specifying appropriate development conditions and boundaries, based on an Environmental Impact Study or Subject Lands Status Report that has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Official Plan and to the satisfaction of the City of London, prior to removal of the "h-2" symbol. The purpose of the “h-4” holding provisions is to refine the One Hundred Year Erosion Limit of the Official Plan, assess the potential impacts of development and identify measures to avoid or address potential erosion/slope instability hazards, an agreement shall be entered into specifying appropriate development conditions and boundaries, based on a geotechnical study that has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Official Plan and to the satisfaction of the City of London, prior to removal of the "h-4" symbol. The Delegated Authority will consider removing the holding provisions as they apply to these lands no earlier than August 10, 2023. File: H-9639 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.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION MEETINGS – NON-STATUTORY
Neighbourhood Open House for the Proposed Development at 50 King Street and 399 Ridout Street North (File OZ-9622) - A Neighbourhood Open House has been scheduled to inform, discuss and seek the public’s input on, a proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application for the redevelopment of the subject lands. The purpose and effect of the amendments is to permit a mixed use building with a 43 storey apartment building, a 53 storey apartment building and 13,785 square meters of commercial, office and retail space, while retaining the existing heritage gaol and courthouse buildings.
Date: July 31, 2023
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Old Court House Banquet Venue, 399 Ridout Street North, South Entrance.
Please contact Sonia Wise at 519-661-2489 ext. 5887, or email swise@london.ca for further details about the Neighbourhood Open House.
This open house is a non-statutory community information meeting which the City’s Planning and Development Department at times convenes when, in the opinion of the Managing Director, Planning and Economic Development and City Planner, that the community should have a further opportunity to obtain information regarding a planning application. There will be a future statutory public participation meeting required under the Planning Act, held at the Planning and Environment Committee, which will provide the public with another opportunity to comment on the planning application. Notification of this Public Meeting will be published in the Londoner at a future date.
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 August 10, 2023, 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.092/23 - 1341 Commissioners Road West – To construct an apartment building. To permit a total of 3, two-bedrooms affordable rental units, all of which are to be accessible and may be located above the ground floor, whereas a minimum of two affordable rental units are required to be accessible and located on the ground floor within the B-63 Bonus Zone provisions.
1:30 p.m. – A.093/23 - 555 Southdale Road West (380 Bostwick Road – Site 1) WESTMINSTER CON 2 PT LOTS 38 AND 39 RP 33R21228 PARTS 1 TO 19 25 TO 31 36 TO 39 –To permit an apartment building. To permit a lot coverage maximum of 38% whereas no maximum is specified. To permit a maximum of 725 parking spaces for all uses, whereas no maximum is specified.
1:30 p.m. – A.094/23 – 40 Marley Place PLAN 438 PT LOT 11 – To permit an accessory building coverage of 11.2%, whereas 10% is the maximum permitted. To permit an accessory building north interior side yard setback of 0.6m, whereas 4.1m is the minimum required. To permit an accessory building south interior side yard setback of 1.2m, whereas 4.1m is the minimum required. To permit an accessory building height of 7.5m, whereas 6.0m is the maximum permitted. To permit a garage width of 109% of the main building façade, whereas 50% is the maximum permitted.
2:00 p.m. – A.095/23 - 520 Ontario Street & 888 Lorne Avenue PLAN 352 BLK P PT LOT 58 & RP 33R7560 PART 2 (520 Ontario Street) PLAN 304 BLK P PT LOT 1 E/S (888 Lorne Avenue) –Permission to sever a lot (520 Ontario Street) with an area of 371.5 m² and a lot frontage of 13.5m. and retain a lot (888 Lorne Avenue) with an area of 606.7 m² with a lot frontage of 12.2m. Lands to be Severed (520 Ontario Street): To permit an accessory building (gazebo) and an accessory structure (private open swimming pool) on a lot that does not contain a main use. Demo permit for the house at 520 Ontario Street. A pool and accessory structures are required to have a main building/use as per Section 4.25 and Section 4.1. Lands to be Retained (888 Lorne Avenue): To permit a rear yard setback of 5.4m, whereas 7.0m is the minimum required. Recognizing an existing condition.
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
CONSENTS
The London Consent Authority will be considering the following application for consent. Comments Due by August 3, 2023.
B.023/23 – 100 Fullarton Street, 475-501 Talbot Street, & 93-95 Dufferin Street. PLAN 61 PT LOTS 3 4 5 RP 33R20055 PART 1 TO 5 – Reason: Permission to sever a lot with an area of 1389.9m² and a lot frontage of 57.9m and retain a lot with an area of 4626m² and a lot frontage of 69.6m. Planner: Noe O’Brien
The Committee of Adjustment for the City of London as the London Consent Authority will be held electronically and attendance by the Committee members will be virtual on Thursday August 10, 2023, no earlier than 1:30 p.m. for the purpose of hearing the following applications for Consent and may be heard concurrently with applications for Minor Variances 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.
2:00 p.m. - B.019/23 – 520 Ontario Street & 888 Lorne Avenue PLAN 352 BLK P PT LOT 58 & RP 33R7560 PART 2 (520 Ontario Street) PLAN 304 BLK P PT LOT 1 E/S (888 Lorne Avenue) – Permission to sever a lot (520 Ontario Street) with an area of 371.5 m² and a lot frontage of 13.5m. and retain a lot (888 Lorne Avenue) with an area of 606.7 m² with a lot frontage of 12.2m.
2:00 p.m. - B.020/23 - 1545 Gloucester Road PLAN 739 PT BLK A LOT 6 PT LOT 5 – Permission to sever a lot (1525 Gloucester) with an area of 2,362 m² and a lot frontage of 29.6m. and retain a lot with an area of 2,237 m² with a lot frontage of 29.2m.
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. 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 Public Participation Meeting – Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee – Fireworks By-Law PW-11 Amendments, on August 15, 2023 not to be heard before 4:05 PM, City Hall, Council Chambers, 300 Dufferin Avenue – The Community and Protective Services Committee will be holding a Public Participation Meeting to receive delegations and their comments regarding the consideration of amendments to the Fireworks By-law in consideration to add regulations that address days/dates to discharge fireworks; and regulations on the sale of fireworks. Information regarding the above-noted matter is posted on the City of London’s website at www.london.ca. Written submissions regarding this matter to be included on the Community and Protective Services Committee Added Agenda for the meeting should be submitted by no later than 9:00 a.m. on Monday, August 14, 2023 either delivered or mailed to the City Clerk’s Office, Room 308, 300 Dufferin Ave P.O. Box 5035 London, Ontario N6A 4L9. Submissions in accordance with the above-noted deadline may also be e-mailed to cpsc@london.ca Any questions related to the draft amending by-law should be referred to Matt Hepditch mhepditc@london.ca.
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 Elections Act, 1996, as amended and 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. 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 Michael Schulthess, City Clerk, 519 661-2489 ext. 5396.