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 in limited capacity 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. Please note that the majority of Elected Officials 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
2The personal information may be collected, under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, 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 Manager, Records and Information Services at 300 Dufferin Ave., London, ON N6A 4L9. Tel: 519-661-2489 ext. 5590, email: eskalski@london.ca
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION – PUBLIC MEETING
File: OZ-9444 – 1055 Fanshawe Park Road West has been cancelled. This matter was previously advertised on March 10, 2022, to be considered by the Planning and Environment Committee at its meeting March 28, 2022 - Item not to be heard before 4:00 p.m. This matter will be considered at a future Public Meeting. Planner: J. Hall ext.7150
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.
801 Sarnia Road: north of Sarnia Road; approx. 0.8138 hectares (2.01 acres) – The purpose and effect of this application is to facilitate the construction of a six (6) storey apartment building containing 100 units, three (3) of which will be affordable, with access from Sarnia Road. Consideration of an amendment to the Zoning By-law to change from a Residential R8 Bonus and Rail Transportation (R8-4*B-40/RT) Zone to a Residential R8 (R8-4*B-40) Bonus Zone, which permits medium density residential development in the form apartment buildings, and to amend the Bonus Zone 40. Amendments to the Bonus Zone 40 include permitting a minimum front yard depth of 4m, a minimum rear yard setback to the Open Space (OS1) Zone of 13m, a maximum height of 20m and a minimum of one (1) parking space per units and 0.33 spaces per affordable unit. The City may also consider applying the Open Space (OS1) Zone. An Official Plan amendment will also be considered to allow a density of 123 units per hectare with the intent to align the 1989 Official Plan designation for these lands with the policies of The London Plan, the new Official Plan for the City of London. File: O-9475 and Z-9476 Planner. A. Curtis ext. 4497
604 Beaverbrook Road – The purpose and effect of this Official Plan and zoning change is to permit a 4-storey stacked townhouse development with at total of a total of 32 residential units with a density of 92 units per hectare. Possible amendment to The London Plan to ADD a Specific Area Policy to permit stacked townhouses as a permitted use and a height of 4-storeys within the Neighbourhood Place Type. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM an Urban Reserve (UR1)) Zone TO a Residential R6 Special Provision Bonus (R6-5(_)*B-_) Zone. Special provisions would permit a minimum front yard setback of 5.3m along a local road, whereas 6m is required; a minimum interior side yard setback of 3.2m whereas 6m is required; a minimum rear yard setback of 4.15m whereas 6m is required; a maximum building height of 13m whereas 12m is required; a minimum parking rate of 1.1 spaces per residential unit, whereas 1.5 spaces per unit is required; and a maximum density of 92 units per hectare(uph) whereas 35 uph is permitted. . The proposed bonus zone would permit a maximum density of 92 units per hectare in return enhanced urban design and, specifically affordable housing outlined in Section 19.4.4 of the 1989 Official Plan and policies 1638_ to 1655_ of The London Plan. File: OZ-9483. Planner: A. Riley ext 4579
1856-1870 Oxford Street West – The purpose and effect of this Official Plan and zoning change is to permit a mixed-use development with a commercial podium consisting of 840m² of ground floor commercial uses and two 10 & 11 storey residential towers consisting of 223 residential units. Possible amendment to The London Plan to ADD a Specific Area Policy to permit a mixed-use development with 840m² of ground floor commercial along with two 10 & 11 storey residential towers within the Neighbourhood Place Type. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Commercial Shopping Area Special Provision (CSA5(6)) Zone TO a Commercial Shopping Area Special Provision (CSA5( )) Zone. Special provisions would permit a mixed-use development with apartment buildings; permit a minimum front and exterior side yard setback 0m setback as permitted under the current zone; permit a minimum interior side yard setback of 2m, whereas 4.5m is required; permit a height of 40m whereas 12m is required; minimum parking spaces of 554 whereas 608 spaces are required; a maximum of 223 residential units; a maximum of 840m² commercial; and to permit stand-alone buildings that do not form part of a shopping centre as permitted under the current zone. File: O-9484/Z-9485. 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.
870 Kleinburg Street – City Council intends to consider removing the “h”, h-100 and “h-173” Holding Provisions from the zoning of the subject lands. The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to remove the holding symbols to allow development of the lands for residential purposes permitted under the Holding Special Provision Compound Business District Commercial (h*h-100*h-173*BDC2(7))*H18*D75 Zone. The purpose of the “h” provision is to ensure the orderly development of the lands and the adequate provision of municipal services. The “h” symbol shall not be deleted until the required security has been provided for the development agreement or subdivision agreement, and Council is satisfied that the conditions of approval of the plans and drawings for a site plan, or the conditions of the approval of a draft plan of subdivision, will ensure a development agreement or subdivision agreement is executed by the applicant and the City prior to development. The purpose of the “h-100” symbol 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. Permitted Interim Uses: A maximum of 80 residential units. The purpose of the “h-173” symbol is to ensure that development is consistent with the City of London Urban Design Principles and Placemaking Guidelines. The “h-173” shall not be deleted until urban design guidelines have been prepared and implemented through the subdivision agreement, to the satisfaction of the City of London. Council will consider removing the holding provisions as it applies to these lands no earlier than April 25, 2022. File: H-9477 Planner: S. Meksula ext 5349
414-418 Old Wonderland Road – City Council intends to consider removing the Holding (“h-5”) Provision from the zoning of the subject lands to allow 29 cluster townhouse and cluster stacked townhouses permitted under the Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-7(20)) 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 April 25, 2022. File: H-9482 Planner: S. Meksula ext.5349
NOTICE OF REVISED APPLICATION AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
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.
The Planning and Environment Committee will consider the following matters at a Public Participation Meeting to be held Tuesday, April 19, 2022. During the COVID-19 emergency, Standing Committee and Council Meetings are virtual meetings hosted in City Hall, Council Chambers. Participation of some Council Members and staff will be virtual. Meetings can be viewed via live-streaming on YouTube and the City website. There is additional information on the City of London website www.london.ca about Public Participation Meetings, during the Covid-19 emergency. Information regarding the matter being considered at the Public Participation Meeting will be posted on the City of London website at www.london.ca on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Written submissions regarding this matter to be included on the Planning and Environment Committee Added Agenda are to be submitted no later than 9:00 AM on Friday, April 15, 2022 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 pec@london.ca. Those who wish to attend in person should pre-register by contacting PPMClerks@london.ca or 519-661-2489 ext. 7100.
Items not to be heard before 4:30 p.m.
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 0.4 metres (whereas 4.5 metres is required); a minimum southerly interior side yard depth of 4.0 metres (whereas 4.5 metres is required); a minimum front yard depth of 0.0 metres (whereas 7.0 metres is required); a maximum building height of 10 metres (whereas 13.0 metres is permitted); establish a maximum gross floor area of 1,600 square metres (whereas no maximum gross floor area is specified); and to permit home occupations within dwelling units in apartment buildings, restricted to the ground floor and occupy no more than 25% of total floor area of the dwelling unit, up to a maximum of 35 square metres, whichever is less. File: Z-9372 Planner: M. Vivian ext.7547
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 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, April 14, 2022, 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 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.036/22 - 931 Wellington Street, PLAN NIL PT LOT 35 CROWN PLAN 30 RP 33R15130 PART 2, west side of Wellington Street, south of Victoria Street. To construct a single-detached dwelling. To permit a floor area ratio of 65.25% whereas 57.0% is the maximum permitted. To permit a Maximum Floor Area, Gross residential of 690m² whereas 602m² is the maximum permitted.
1:30 p.m. – A.035/22 - 65 Victoria Street, PLAN 202 PT LOT 7 PT LOT 8 RP 33R3791 PART 1, south side of Victoria Street, west of Gibbons Place. To construct a single-family detached home. To permit a Maximum Floor Area, Gross Residential of 694 m², whereas 375 m² is the maximum. To permit 6 off-street parking spaces, whereas 7 is the minimum.
1:30 p.m. – A.037/22 - 3544 Dingman Drive, WESTMINSTER CON 3 PT LOT 18, North side of Dingman Drive, west of Highway 401 West. To vary the definition of use. Permission to vary the definition of “Construction and Demolition Recycling Facility” to processes non-hazardous materials from construction and demolition projects and other sources including wood, drywall, brick, concrete, asphalt shingles, glass and scrap metals and accepts all solid, non-hazardous materials, as defined by Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, from commercial and residential sources, and household waste, but are not processed, on site.
2:00 p.m. – A.017/22 - 580 Horton Street East, London. PLAN 178 PT LOTS 25 TO 29 S/E BATHURST ST PT LOTS 26 TO 29 N/E HORTON ST PT LOT 28 S BATHURST ST AND RP 33514799 PART 1 RP 33R18372. To sever a parcel with an area of approximately 1,488.7 m² and a lot frontage of 7.6m and convey to 570 Horton Street, and, retain a parcel with an area of approximately 3,760m² and a lot frontage of 26.5m for the purpose of maintaining the existing industrial uses. To permit a lot frontage of 7.6m whereas 30m 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 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 April 14, 2022, 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 CoAregister@london.ca / CoAsubmit@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. 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.
2:00 p.m. - B.005/22 – 580 Horton Street East, London. PLAN 178 PT LOTS 25 TO 29 S/E BATHURST ST PT LOTS 26 TO 29 N/E HORTON ST PT LOT 28 S BATHURST ST AND RP 33514799 PART 1 RP 33R18372. To sever a parcel with an area of approximately 1,488.7m² and a lot frontage of 7.6m and convey to 570 Horton Street, and, retain a parcel with an area of approximately 3,760m² and a lot frontage of 26.5m for the purpose of maintaining the existing industrial uses.
2:00 p.m. - B.009/22 – 391 South Street; PLAN 189 PT LOTS 8 TO 10 SOUTH OF SOUTH ST EAST NORTH OF NELSON ST EAST RP 33R20721 PARTS 2 AND 3
To sever approximately 1,679.7m² (0.16 ha) to be transferred back to the City of London and retain approximately 7,702.8m² (0.77 ha) for future residential uses.
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, Planning and Economic Development, Planning and Development, 6th Floor, City Hall, 300 Dufferin Avenue, London, Ontario 519-930-3500.
NOTICES
Notice of Public Participation Meeting – Meeting of the Civic Works Committee – Dundas Place Street Vendor Pilot Program on March 29, 2022 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 delegations and their comments regarding an amendment to the consolidated fees and charges by-law to create a street vendor pilot program on Dundas Place.
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 Civic Works Committee Added Agenda for the meeting should be submitted by no later than 9:00 a.m. on Monday, March 28, 2022 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 CWC@london.ca. Any questions related to the draft amending by-law should be referred to Ryan Craven, rcraven@london.ca.
Notice of Public Participation Meeting – Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee – Licensing of Short-term Accommodations on March 29, 2022 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 proposed by-law amendments addressing Short-term Accommodations.
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, March 28, 2022 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 amending by-law should be referred to E. Ling ext. 2786
Notice for Public Participation Meeting regarding the draft Climate Emergency Action Plan at Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on April 5, 2022:
The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee will consider the following matter at a Public Participation Meeting to be held Tuesday, April 5, 2022: the draft Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP).
Items not to be heard before 4:05 p.m.
The City of London has declared a Climate Emergency and on February 8, 2022, a draft community-based Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP) was presented to Council’s Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee. A Public Participation Meeting will be held at Council’s Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting on April 5, 2022 to receive community feedback and input to inform Council decision-making.
The proposed CEAP is a community-wide plan to achieve three main goals:
- Net-zero community greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050
- Improved resilience to climate change impacts
- Bring everyone along (e.g., individuals, households, businesses, neighbourhoods)
The CEAP includes ten Area of Focus implementation workplans with actions that address the majority of climate change mitigation (reducing greenhouse gas emissions) and adaptation (improving resilience to climate change impacts) aspects that are relevant to London. The full draft CEAP, Area of Focus workplans and supporting documents are available to view at London’s Get Involved website: getinvolved.london.ca/climate
Residents would like to address Council directly, can make submissions for the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee Agenda Written submissions regarding this matter to be included on the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee Agenda are to be submitted no later than 9:00 a.m. on Monday, March 28, 2022 either delivered or mailed to the City Clerk’s Office, Room 308, 300 Dufferin Avenue, P.O. Box 5035, London, ON N6A 4L9 or preferably by e-mail to sppc@london.ca. Additional comments received after March 28, 2022 but no later than April 4, 2022 at 9:00 AM will be included on the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee Added Agenda. Those who wish to speak at the Public Participation Meeting either remotely or in person should preregister by contacting PPMClerks@london.ca or 519-661-2489 ext. 7100.