PUBLIC PARTICIPATION MEETING PROCESS
Anyone wishing to speak at a Public Participation Meeting can do so virtually, using Zoom online or by phone. Pre-registration is required.
Please note:
- Members of the public are required to pre-register to speak at the public participation meeting. To register this must be requested no later than 9:00 a.m. the day of the meeting. Speakers will be limited to five minutes of verbal presentation.
- Registered speakers will be given the information to connect to the Zoom meeting and will also be able to present by phone.
- Pre-register by calling 519-661-2489 ext. 7100 or by emailing PPMClerks@london.ca. Please indicate the meeting and item when contacting the Clerk’s Office. Directions on how to participate will be provided upon registration.
- Members of the public can also participate by submitting written communications to the committee or to Members of Council prior to the meeting.
Pre-registration is only required for those wishing to speak at a Public Participation Meeting. All Standing Committee meetings can be viewed on the City of London’s website and YouTube.
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, 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.
2The personal information collected on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, and will only be used to contact you for contact tracing purposes in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak at this facility. Whether or not used, you agree that the City of London can destroy your personal information after 21 days. In the event of an outbreak, the City of London may disclose your name and telephone number to the Middlesex London Health Unit for contact tracing purposes.
Questions about this collection should be addressed to the City Clerk at 300 Dufferin Ave., London, ON N6A 4L9. Tel: 519-661-2489 ext. 4937, email: csaunder@london.ca.
NOTICE OF REVISED APPLICATION
The following applications were received and advertised on a previous date in The Londoner and have since been REVISED. 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
400 Southdale Road East – The purpose and effect of this Official Plan and Zoning change is to permit the development of a 7-storey, apartment building that will contain 182 dwelling units, and two levels of underground parking. Possible amendment to the (1989) Official Plan to add a ADD a Specific Area Policy to permit the proposed residential units on the ground floor, a maximum building height of 7-storeys with mechanical (29.2 metres) and a maximum density of 503 units per hectare. Possible amendment to The London Plan to ADD a Specific Area Policy to permit the proposed residential units on the ground floor, a maximum building height of 7-storeys with mechanical (29.2 metres) and a maximum density of 503 units per hectare. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Service Station (SS2) Zone; TO Residential R10 Special Provision Bonus (R10-5( )*B- ) Zone. Special Provisions to permit a minimum front yard setback of 0.0m whereas 11.0m is required; a minimum exterior side yard setback of 0.0m whereas 9.0m is required; a minimum rear yard setback of 0.65m whereas 12.0m is required; a minimum interior side yard setback of 9.84m whereas 12.0m is required; a minimum landscaped open space of 15% whereas 20% is required; a minimum aisle width for access and driveway of 6.5m for two-way traffic where as 6.7m is required; reduced parking to 193(1.06 spaces per unit) where as 227(125 spaces per unit) is required; accessible parking spaces of 7 where as 8 spaces is required; bicycle parking spaces of 0.45m(width) x 1.1m(height) x 1.85m(length where as 06.m(width) x 1.5m(height) x 1.9m(length) is required; and balcony yard encroachment of 1.8m in all yards, no closer than 1.05m to the lot line whereas 1.5m balcony yard encroachment in all yards, no closer than 3.0m to the lot line is required. The proposed bonus zone would permit a maximum building height of 7-storeys with mechanical(29.2 metres) and a maximum density of 503 units per hectare in return for eligible facilities, services, and matters, specifically affordable housing outlined in Section 19.4.4 of the 1989 Official Plan and policies 1638_ to 1655_ of The London Plan. The City is also considering the following amendments special provisions in the zoning to implement the urban design requirements and adding holding provisions for the following: urban design, archaeological and public site plan. File: OZ-9261 Planner: A. Riley ext.4579
414 and 418 Old Wonderland Road - The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to permit a cluster townhouse/stacked townhouse development with 13 cluster townhouses and 8 stacked townhouses(16 units). Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Residential R1 (R1-10) Zone and an Urban Reserve (UR1) Zone TO a Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-7( )) Zone. Special Provisions include reduced parking rate for stacked townhouses from 1.5 spaces per unit to 1.0 spaces per unit totalling 8 spaces for these units, and reduced rear and interior yard setbacks for decks from 6.0m to 3.0m. File: Z-9293 Planner: A. Riley ext.4579
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.
1154 Sunnningdale Road East – The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to permit the conversion of the existing building to a three (3) unit converted dwelling. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM an Urban Reserve Special Provision (UR1(1)) Zone TO an Urban Reserve Special Provision (UR1(_)) Zone to permit a converted dwelling with a maximum of three (3) dwelling units as an additional permitted use. The existing range of permitted uses and special provisions would continue to apply to the site. File: Z-9368 Planner: C. Maton ext.5074
551-555 Waterloo Street – The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to permit a 3-storey rear addition to the existing building, increasing the total number of dwelling units from 8 to 10, and to permit home occupations within dwelling units in an apartment building. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Residential R3 Special Provision/Office Conversion/Temporary (R3-2(6)/OC4/T-73) Zone TO a Residential R8 Special Provision (R8-4(_)) Zone. Special provisions would permit: a minimum northerly interior side yard depth of 0.5 metres (whereas 4.5 metres is required); a minimum southerly interior side yard depth of 4 metres (whereas 4.5 metres is required); a minimum front yard depth of 0 metres (whereas 7 metres is required); a maximum building height of 10 metres (whereas 13 metres is permitted); a maximum gross floor area of 1,600 square metres (whereas no maximum gross floor area is specified); a minimum parking requirement of 16 spaces (whereas 10 spaces are required); and home occupations within dwelling units in an apartment building. The proposed home occupations would be restricted the ground floor and occupy no more than 25% of the total ground floor gross floor area. File: Z-9372 Planner: C. Maton ext.5074
599-601 Richmond Street & 205 Central Ave. – The purpose and effect of this Zoning change is to permit the development of an 8-storey(28.0m) mixed-use building that will contain 180m2 of commercial/retail on the ground floor and 53 residential units with 5 parking spaces. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Business District Commercial Special Provision (BDC(1)) Zone TO Business District Commercial Special Provision Bonus (BDC(1))*B-( )) Zone. Special Provisions for the bonus zone include a minimum front yard, a minimum side yard, and a minimum rear yard setback of 0m abutting a non-residential zone and 6m abutting a residential zone; a maximum density of 482 units per hectare; a maximum height of 8-storeys(28m); a maximum lot coverage of 100% and a minimum of 5 parking spaces. The proposed bonus zone would permit these special provisions in return for eligible facilities, services, and matters, specifically affordable housing outlined in Section 19.4.4 of the 1989 Official Plan and policies 1638_ to 1655_ of The London Plan. The City is also considering adding special provisions in the zoning to implement the urban design requirements and adding holding provisions for the following: urban design, archaeological and public site plan. File: Z-9367 Planner: A. Riley ext.4579
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.
355 Middleton Avenue - City Council intends to consider removing the h, h-100, and h-198 holding provisions from the lands which requires that the site is developed in an orderly manner, that there is an adequate provision of municipal services including a looped watermain system and a second public access, and that the design is consistent with the Southwest Area Secondary Plan. Council will consider removing the holding provisions as it applies to these lands no earlier than July 26, 2021. File: H-9363 Planner: M. Clark ext.4984
3343 Morgan Avenue - City Council intends to consider removing the “h”, “h-54” and “h-71” 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 the development of 2 Apartment Buildings, and 1 block of townhouses. 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-54” provision is to ensure there are no land use conflicts between arterial roads and the proposed residential uses, the h-54 shall not be deleted until the owner agrees to implement all noise attenuation measures, recommended in noise assessment reports acceptable to the City of London. The purpose of the “h-71” provision is to encourage street orientation development, the Owner shall prepare a building orientation plan which demonstrates how the front façade of the dwelling units can be oriented to all abutting streets (except where a noise barrier has been approved), acceptable to the General Manager of Planning and Development. The recommended building orientation will be incorporated into the approved site plan and executed development agreement prior to the removal of the “h-71” symbol. Council will consider removing the holding provisions as it applies to these lands no earlier than July 26, 2021. File: H-9360 Planner: S. Meksula ext.5349
3557 Colonel Talbot Road - City Council intends to consider removing the Holding (h-5) Provision from the zoning of the subject lands to allow the development of a 21 townhouse dwelling units permitted under the Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-6(14)) Zone. The purpose of the “h-5” provision is to ensure that development takes a form compatible with adjacent land uses, agreements shall be entered into following public site plan review specifying the issues allowed for under Section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, prior to the removal of the "h-5" symbol. Council will consider removing the holding provisions as it applies to these lands no earlier than July 26, 2021. File: H-9364 Planner: S. Meksula ext.5349
3924 Colonel Talbot Road- City Council intends to consider removing the “h” Holding Provision from the zoning of the subject lands. The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to remove the holding symbol permitting the development of Heathwoods Phase 2, Draft Plan of Subdivision which includes 48 single detached dwellings and 20 street townhouses. 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. Council will consider removing the holding provisions as it applies to these lands no earlier than July 26, 2021. File: H-9366 Planner: S. Meksula ext.5349
50 Southbridge Drive - City Council intends to consider removing the h, h-100, and h-198 holding provisions from the lands which requires that the site is developed in an orderly manner, that there is an adequate provision of municipal services including a looped watermain system and a second public access, and that the design is consistent with the Southwest Area Secondary Plan. Council will consider removing the holding provisions as it applies to these lands no earlier than July 26, 2021. File: H-9361 Planner: M. Clark ext.4984
915 Upperpoint Avenue - City Council intends to consider removing the h, h-54, and h-209 holding provisions from the lands which requires that the site is developed in an orderly manner, that there is adequate provision of noise attenuation measures, and that the design is consistent with the Riverbend South Secondary Plan. Council will consider removing the holding provisions as it applies to these lands no earlier than July 26, 2021. File: H-9362 Planner: M. Clark ext.4984
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.
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
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 July 8, 2021, commencing at 1:30 p.m., for the purpose of hearing the following applications for Minor Variance to Zoning By-law Z.-1. Due to the COVID-19 emergency in the Province of Ontario, public hearings before the committee will be held virtually. Those who wish to attend the public hearing, or to provide written submissions regarding the matter should contact the Secretary - Treasurer, London Committee of Adjustment at 519-661-2489 ext. 4988 by 4:30 p.m. the day before the committee meeting. 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.071/21 - 1169 Coronation Drive, PLAN 33M536 LOT 37, north side of Coronation Drive, south of South Carriage Way. To construct a private open swimming pool and accessory building (pool mechanical equipment pad). To permit a north private open swimming pool setback of 1.0m, whereas 1.5m is the minimum required. To permit a west private open swimming pool setback of 1.3m, whereas 1.5m is the minimum required. To permit an east private open swimming pool setback of 0.9m, whereas 1.5m is the minimum required. To permit pool mechanical equipment pad located 0.5m from the east interior side lot line, whereas the maximum projection is to be no closer than 0.9m from a lot line.
1:50 p.m. – A.072/21 - 382 Victoria Street, PLAN 198 PT LOT 6 W/S, northwest corner of Victoria Street and Colborne Street. To construct single detached dwelling.. To permit a garage exterior side yard setback of 5.1m, whereas 6.0m is the minimum required. To permit an interior side yard setback of 1.2m, whereas 1.8m is the minimum required. To permit a building height of 9.4m, whereas 9.0m is the maximum permitted. To permit a building depth of 70.16%, whereas 60% is the maximum permitted. To permit a garage width of 65.6% of the building façade width, whereas 50% is the maximum permitted. To permit parking space dimensions of 5.1m x 2.7m, whereas 5.5m x 2.7 is the minimum required. To permit a driveway width of 7.0m, whereas 5.8m is the maximum permitted.
2:50 p.m. – A.042/21 - 89-93 Wharncliffe Road North, PLAN 191(W) PT LOT 5 N MT PLEASANT AVE E WHARNCLIFFE RD, east side of Wharncliffe Road North, north of Mount Pleasant Avenue. To permit reduced parking. To permit 21 parking spaces, whereas 33 parking spaces is the minimum required.
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 will meet on Thursday July 8, 2021, commencing at 1:30 p.m., for the purpose of hearing the following applications for Consent and may have concurrent applications for Minor Variances to Zoning By-law Z.-1. Due to the COVID-19 emergency in the Province of Ontario, public hearings before the committee will be held virtually. Those who wish to attend the public hearing, or to provide written submissions regarding the matter should contact the Secretary - Treasurer, London Committee of Adjustment at 519-661-2489 ext. 4988 by 4:30 p.m. the day before the committee meeting. 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.
2:10 p.m. - B.017/21 – 401 Mornington Avenue, PLAN 466 LOT 9 TO 10, south side of Mornington Avenue, east of Glasgow Street. To establish a 1.6m-wide by 17.9m-long easement to facilitate a building encroachment.
2:30 p.m. - B.037/20 - 52 York Street, PLAN NIL PT LOT 22 and 45 King Street and 355-359 Ridout Street North, PLAN NIL PT LOTS 21 AND 22 S/S KING, north side of York Street, west of Ridout Street North. To sever approximately 1,104.7m2 to be consolidated with 345-349 Ridout Street North and retain approximately 2,849.2m2, and to establish an easement over the severed lands.
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 519-661-2489.
NOTICES
Notice of Public Information Centre #1
Hamilton Road at Gore Road Intersection Improvements
Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
The City of London is undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) for the improvements to the intersection of Hamilton Road and Gore Road. The study will review the options and identify the preferred solution to accommodate the increasing amount of traffic and address the mobility and safety concerns of pedestrians, cyclists and motorists at this intersection.
The study is being conducted in accordance with the requirements of Schedule B projects as outlined in the Municipal Class EA document (2000, as amended in 2007, 2011 and 2015), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. The first Public Information Centre (PIC) is being held in a virtual format. A live webinar will be hosted on Thursday June 24, 2021 from 5:00pm – 7:00 pm to present the PIC materials and solicit feedback. A link to the meeting will be provided on the City of London’s Get Involved website, at https://getinvolved.london.ca/gorehamilton. The webinar will be recorded, and available for your review on the project website starting June 25, 2021.
To be added to the study mailing list or provide comments, please contact a member of the study team below:
Paul Yanchuk, P.Eng
City of London
Tel: 519-661-2489 ext. 2563
Email: pyanchuk@london.ca
Vince Pugliese, P.Eng, PMP, MBA
MTE Consultants Inc.
Phone: 519-743-6500 ext. 1225
Email: vpugliese@mte85.com
Notice of Disposal of Municipal Lands
Pursuant to City of London By-law A.-6151-17, notice is hereby given that the Municipal Council of The Corporation of the City of London at its meeting on June 15, 2021 declared the following lands to be surplus and now intends to dispose of them:
A portion of the City owned parkland known as part of Carfrae Park East, approximately 218 square metres or 2,345 square feet.
If you need further information about this matter, please contact the Realty Services Division, at 519-661-5442 or realtyservices@london.ca.