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 CANCELLATION – PUBLIC MEETING
Comprehensive Review of The London Plan – This matter was previously advertised on May 31st, 2023, to be considered by the Planning and Environment Committee at its meeting June 19th, 2023 - Item not to be heard before 4:45 p.m. This matter will be considered at a future Public Meeting. Planner: T.MacBeth
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.
3234-3274 Wonderland Road South – The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to permit an automobile sales and service establishment on the lot. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM an Associated Shopping Area Commercial Special Provision (ASA8(17)) Zone, which permits a range of large-scale retail, office, automotive and community facility uses, TO an Associated Shopping Area Commercial Special Provision (ASA8(_)) Zone. Special provision would add the automobile sales and service establishment use as a permitted use. File: Z-9618 Planner: A. Riley
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 virtually on Thursday June 15, 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. Those who wish to attend the public hearing, or to provide written submissions regarding the matter should contact the CoAsubmit@london.ca / CoAregister@london.ca Secretary - Treasurer, London Committee of Adjustment at 519-930-3500 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.068/23 – 1235 Dundas Street PLAN 413 PT LOT 7. To permit an accessory structure. To permit a total lot coverage of 29.2%, whereas 29% is the maximum permitted. To permit a west interior side yard setback of 1.0 metres for the accessory structure, whereas 1.2 metres is the minimum required. To permit an accessory structure lot coverage of 11.7%, whereas 11.6% is the maximum permitted.
The Committee of Adjustment for the City of London will be held virtually on Thursday June 29, 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. Those who wish to attend the public hearing, or to provide written submissions regarding the matter should contact the CoAsubmit@london.ca / CoAregister@london.ca Secretary - Treasurer, London Committee of Adjustment at 519-930-3500 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.064/23 – 164 Winston Avenue PLAN 488 LOT 840 TO 841 N/S. To construct a single detached dwelling. To permit a south interior side yard setback of 1.0m, whereas 1.2m is the minimum required. To permit a lot area of 354.0m², whereas 357.8m² is the minimum required.
1:30 p.m. – A.069/23 - 278 Ramsay Road PLAN 623 PT LOT 12,13 E/S. To permit an expansion of an attached private garage. To permit yard encroachment (architectural feature) 1.5m in front yard, whereas 0.5m is the maximum permitted. To permit an expansion of an attached private garage with a front yard setback of 11.5m.
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 Committee of Adjustment for the City of London will meet on Thursday June 29, 2023, 2023, commencing at 2:00 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. Those who wish to attend the public hearing, or to provide written submissions regarding the matter should contact the CoAsubmit@london.ca / CoAregister@london.ca Secretary - Treasurer, London Committee of Adjustment at 519-930-3500 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
B.015/23 – 1176 Crumlin Sideroad PLAN 17 PT LOTS 15 & 16 RP 33R13539 PARTS 9-12,15,16,19-21 - Request to sever two lots and retain a third lot, one severed lot with a lot area of 7,387.1 m² and a lot frontage of 10.0 m, and a second severed lot with a total lot area of 16,293 m² consisting of 10,072.8 m² of area designated Open Space (OS5) Zone and another area consisting of 6,221.1 m² in the Agricultural (AG1) Zone in the Zoning By-law. The third lot (retained) consists of a lot area of 10,314.9 m² with a lot frontage of 10.0 m.
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, or by email to CoAsubmit@london.ca. Additional information on these applications is available at the City of London Business Hub, 1st Floor, City Hall, 300 Dufferin Avenue, London, Ontario, or by emailing CoAsubmit@london.ca or calling 519-930-3500.
NOTICES
Notice of Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee – on June 12, 2023, not to be heard before 4:00 p.m. - City Hall, Council Chambers, 300 Dufferin Avenue.
5 Year Review Community Improvement Plans and Financial Incentive Programs (Final) - The purpose of this report is to provide the recommended changes to the Community Improvement Plans (CIP) and financial Incentive programs resulting from the 5 Year CIP Review that was tabled at the May 23 Planning and Environment Committee meeting. The recommendations will inform the preparation of the 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget, anticipated for Municipal Council consideration later in 2023. Planner: G. Bailey ext. 7567.
Notice of Public Participation Meeting for Blackfriars Bridge - Meeting of the Civic Works Committee – on June 13, 2023, not to be heard before 12:05 PM, City Hall, Council Chambers, 300 Dufferin Avenue.
The Civic Works Committee will be holding a Public Participation Meeting to receive comments regarding the Long-Term Use of the Blackfriars Bridge.
City staff will be presenting a report with recommendations about the long-term use of the Blackfriars Bridge to City Council’s Civic Works Committee. The long-term use assessment considered three potential options and includes a preliminary recommendation to prohibit motor vehicle use of the bridge annually from May 1 to October 31, beginning in spring 2024. During this time, the bridge would remain open for pedestrians and cyclists. From November 1 to April 30 all road users, including motor vehicles, would be able to use the bridge.
Information on the long-term use assessment is available online on the City of London’s Get Involved website: getinvolved.london.ca/blackfriarsbridge.
A Traffic Study, completed by Dillon Consulting Engineers, and a Public Survey Study on the use of the bridge, completed by Western University’s Human Environments Analysis Lab, are also available to review on the project’s Get Involved webpage.
The Civic Works Committee Report will also be posted to the project’s Get Involved webpage on the afternoon of June 7, ahead of the June 13 meeting. The June 13 Civic Works Committee meeting includes a public participation component, meaning you can speak directly to City Council’s Civic Works Committee about the recommendation at this meeting. For more information on how this works and how you can participate, visit: london.ca/government/council-civic-administration/council-committee-meetings.
The June 13 Civic Works Committee meeting will also be available to livestream on the City of London’s YouTube channel at: youtube.com/LondonOntarioCityCouncil
Should you have any questions about the public participation process, please contact the City Clerk’s Office by email PPMClerks@london.ca or phone (519- 519-661-2489 ext. 7100).
Notice of Completion of the Western Road and Sarnia Road / Philip Aziz Avenue Corridor and Intersection Improvements Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
The City of London has completed the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment study to address necessary transportation infrastructure requirements for the Western Road and Sarnia Road / Philip Aziz Avenue Roadway Corridor and Intersection improvements. The proposed works have been designed to accommodate all modes of transportation (pedestrian, cyclist, transit and motorists), including drainage improvements with a new storm sewer outlet to the Thames River. This study was completed following the ‘Schedule C’ process of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (2000, as amended in 2007, 2011 and 2015). The preferred roadway and intersection alignments and signal timing will be further developed during detailed design.
An Environmental Study Report has been prepared and a copy will be placed on public record on June 1st to July 5th, 2023 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, at https://getinvolved.london.ca/westernsarnia. A hard copy will be available for review at the London Public Library – Cherry Hill Branch – 301 Oxford Street West (Cherryhill Village Mall) 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 July 5th, 2023.
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 EABDirector@ontario.ca
If no issues or concerns are raised by July 5th 2023, 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.ca or John Pucchio, AECOM, Tel: 519.963.5880, Email: John.Pucchio@aecom.com.