Public Notices - May 12, 2022

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 PUBLIC MEETING

The Planning and Environment Committee will consider the following matters at a Public Participation Meeting to be held Monday, May 30, 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, May 25, 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, May 27, 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 4:00 p.m.

City-wide - Definition of “Parks”, “Community Centres’ and other Municipally Owned Land Uses and Facilities.
The purpose and effect of this possible zoning by-law amendment is to change the existing definitions in Zoning By-law Z-1 that apply to municipally-owned parks and community facilities to regulate activities and uses allowed in Parks through the approval/permit processes of the Parks and Recreation By-law (PR-2) instead of through Zoning By-law Z-1. File: Z-9469/City of London, Planner: C. Parker ext.4648

 

537 Crestwood Drive – The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to permit one additional single detached dwelling within Condo Corporation No. 816. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 for the entire property FROM a Residential R6 Special Provision (R6-2(13)) Zone and an Urban Reserve (UR1) Zone TO a new Residential R6 Special Provision (R6-2(_)) Zone to include existing special provisions, new special provisions to accommodate the new dwelling, to include minor variances previously permitted, and to recognize the existing rear yard depth for the existing accessory structure. New special provisions requested include: a reduced rear yard depth for the new dwelling of 3.73m in place of 4.0m; and a minimum rear yard depth for the existing accessory structure of 1.2m in place of 3.6m. Existing permissions proposed to be carried forward to the new zone include: a minimum lot frontage on Crestwood Drive of 10.0m; a reduced minimum east interior side yard depth of 1.2m; a maximum accessory building height of 7.0m; and a minimum south interior side yard depth of 1.2m for an accessory building. The City may also consider a reduced maximum building height for the new dwelling, and the modification of the existing Residential R6 Special Provision (R6-2(13)) Zone in place of deleting and replacing it with a new Residential R6 Special Provision (R6-2(_)) Zone. File: Z-9333 Planner: A. Riley ext.4579

 

Demolition Request for Heritage Listed Property at 180 Simcoe Street – The property at 180 Simcoe Street is listed on the City of London’s Register of Cultural Heritage Resources. A demolition request for the heritage listed property at 180 Simcoe Street has been received. Contact: K. Gonyou, Heritage Planner ext.5344

 

258 Richmond Street - The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to allow for a broader range of commercial and residential uses and to recognize the existing frontage, lot coverage, parking, and bicycle parking on site. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Restricted Service Commercial Zone (RSC2/RSC3/RSC4) TO a Business District Special Provision (BDC (_) Zone. Special provisions would include Hotel and Assembly Halls as additional permitted uses, and recognize a lot frontage of 5.6m whereas 8m is required; a lot coverage of 85% whereas 70% maximum is required; 0 vehicle parking spaces whereas 4 spaces are required; and 0 bicycle parking spaces whereas 2 spaces are required. File: Z-9465 Planner: A. Singh ext.7153

 

Items not to be heard before 4:30 p.m.

Request for Demolition – 850 Highbury Avenue North – A request has been received for the demolition of buildings located on the heritage designated property at 850 Highbury Avenue North. Contact: L.E. Dent ext.0267

1503 Hyde Park Road – The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to permit an 8-storey mixed-use building with 130 dwelling units and commercial uses on the ground floor. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a holding Business District Commercial (h-91.BDC1/BDC2) Zone TO a holding Business District Commercial Special Provision (h-91.DC1(_)/BDC2) Zone. Special provisions are requested to permit: a minimum interior and rear yard depth of 1.0m per 1.0m of main building height measured from the lot line abutting a residential zone, whereas a minimum of 3.0m plus 1.2m for each 3.0m of building height above the first 3.0m is required; a reduced residential parking rate of 1 space/unit, whereas a minimum of 1.25 spaces/unit is required; a reduced non-residential parking rate of 1 space/25m2 of gross floor area, whereas a minimum of 1 space/15m2 of gross floor area is required; a maximum height of 27.5m, whereas a maximum height of 12.0m is permitted; a maximum density of 150 units per hectare; the minimum width of the ground floor façade facing the lot line shall be greater than or equal to 75% of the measurement of the front lot line; The primary entrance for the residential uses shall be designed and oriented towards Hyde Park Road and the following setbacks and step backs shall be implemented along all portions of the façade facing the front lot line: Setback for 1st and 2nd storeys from the front lot line (min/max): 1.0m – 2m, Step back for the 3rd to 6th storeys (min): 2.0m plus the setback established for the 1st and 2nd storeys, Step back for the 7th and 8th storeys (min): 4.0m plus the setback established for the 1st and 2nd storeys. Balconies may be permitted to project 2.1m into the 7 and 8 storey setbacks. File: Z-9425 Planner: A. Singh ext.7153

 

Items not to be heard before 5:00 p.m.

850 Highbury Ave North - The purpose and effect of this application is to consider a proposed revised Official Plan Amendment to allow for mixed-use low, medium and high-density development with a mix of residential, commercial, heritage, community and other uses on the lands of the former London Psychiatric Hospital. Proposed revised amendment to the Official Plan to update the London Psychiatric Hospital Secondary Plan (LPHSP) and bring the existing LPHSP policies more in keeping with the provisions of the Transit Village Place Type of The London Plan.  Multiple amendments are being proposed that will affect multiple policies and schedules of the plan. This includes increases to the height and density permissions along Oxford Street East and Highbury Ave. North, removal of the academic area of the plan, changes to the urban design, heritage, and transportation policies of the plan, elimination of minimum density requirements and the addition of single detached dwellings as a permitted use for low density areas of the plan, and changes to the planned connectivity network both within the plan and to adjacent neighbourhoods.

 Larger scale proposed amendments include the following:

  • Removal of sections 20.4.3.2.2 Village Core Policy Area 2 – Mixed Use Office, 20.4.3.2.3 Village Core Policy Area 3 - Mixed Use Residential, 20.4.3.3.2 Transit-Oriented Corridor Policy Area 2 - High-rise Residential, 20.4.3.4 Academic Area Designation, 20.4.3.4.1 Academic Policy Area 1 – Private Recreation, 20.4.3.4.2 Academic Policy Area 2 – Academic Classrooms and Offices, 20.4.3.4.3 Academic Policy Area 3 – Satellite Campus Residences.
  • Addition of single storey commercial uses as a permitted use within the Village Core and Transit-Oriented Corridor designations, removal of bonussing provisions, addition of low density residential uses as a permitted use within portions of the plan.
  • Removal of density maximum and minimum and replacement with height limits, increases in the height permissions of the Transit-Oriented Corridor, redesignation of portions of the Village Core and Academic Area designations to the Transit-Oriented Corridor designation;
  • The expansion of the Urban Design policies, including specific policies for High Rise Buildings, Mid-Rise Buildings, Low-Rise Buildings, Ground Floor Design, and Back of House and Loading areas
  • Amendments to Schedule 1 – Community Structure Plan, Schedule 2 - Character Area Land Use Designations, Schedule 3 - Sub Area Designations, Schedule 4 – Building Height Plan, Street 5 – Street Hierarchy Plan, Schedule 6 – Pedestrian and Cycling Network, Schedule 7 – Cultural Heritage Framework, and Schedule 8 – Urban Design Priorities.

 

The City may also consider additional or revised recommendations including:

  • Revised amendments to the Secondary Plan policies and schedules to ensure that the Secondary Plan is consistent with the in force and effect London Plan policies including the City Building policies, Place Type Policies, and policies related to Protected Major Transit Station Areas.
  • Amendments throughout the Secondary Plan, including to policies affecting the lands known municipally as 840 & 850 Highbury Avenue North, and 1340 & 1414 Dundas Street, to replace references to the 1989 Official Plan, its land use designations and street classifications, with references to the London Plan. 


The City has also received applications for Zoning By-Law Amendment (OZ-9324) and Draft Plan of Subdivision (39T-21503) to implement of the policies of the proposed Official Plan Amendment. 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. File: OZ-9324 Planner: M. Clark ext.4586

 

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.

2009 Wharncliffe Road South – The purpose and effect of this Official Plan and zoning change is to permit the development of a 6-storey mixed-use apartment building containing 40 residential units and 372 square metres of commercial/office gross floor area. Possible Official Plan Amendments to the 1989 Official Plan, The London Plan, and the Southwest Area Secondary Plan to ADD site-specific policies to permit a mixed-use building with a maximum height of 6-storeys and a maximum mixed-use density of 159 units per hectare. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM an Urban Reserve (UR4) Zone TO a Residential R9 Special Provision Bonus (R9-7(_)*B-_) Zone. Special provisions would permit a minimum front yard depth of 1.95 metres, a minimum exterior side yard depth of 1.41 metres; a reduced minimum parking requirement of 62 spaces. The proposed Bonus zone would permit a maximum building height 22.5m and a maximum mixed-use density of 159 units per hectare, in return for eligible facilities, services, and matters outlined in Section 19.4.4 of the 1989 Official Plan and policies 1638_ to 1655_ of The London Plan. City Council may consider an alternative zone variation(s) to facilitate the requested development other than those identified above. File: OZ-9348 Planner: N. Pasato ext.7156

6092 Pack Road – The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to permit a cluster townhouse development which will include: the retention of the existing 20th-Century Farmhouse as a single detached unit; five (5) 2.5-storey townhouses totalling 33 dwelling units; a 3.5-storey back-to-back townhouse building containing 6 dwelling units and a maximum density of 45 units per hectare. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM an Urban Reserve (UR3) Zone TO a Residential R6 Special Provision (R6-5(*)) Zone. Special provisions are requested to: exclude apartment buildings as a permitted use; maintain the minimum front yard setback of 10m; permit a reduced minimum rear and interior side yard of 1.8m when the end wall of a unit contains no windows to habitable rooms, or 6m when the wall of a unit contains windows to habitable rooms; and a maximum density of 45 units per hectare whereas a maximum of 35 units per hectare is permitted. The City may also consider additional special provisions. File: Z-9493 Planner: S. Filson ext.4847

 

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.

4452 Wellington Road South – The purpose and effect of this Official Plan and zoning change is to permit a transport terminal on the eastern portion of the site. Possible amendment to the 1989 Official Plan to change the designation on a portion of the site from New Format Regional Commercial Node to Light Industrial.  Possible amendment to the London Plan to change the designation on a portion of the site from the Shopping Area Place Type to the Light Industrial Place Type. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Holding Associated Shopping Area Commercial (h-17*ASA1/ASA2/ASA6) Zone TO a Holding Light Industrial (h-17*LI6) Zone to permit various light industrial uses, including transport terminal, and an Environmental Review (ER) Zone to permit conservation lands and conservation works. The City may also consider the use of additional holding provisions, special provisions, or additional zoning and Official Plan/London Plan amendments as part of this application. File: OZ-9497 Planner: N. Pasato ext.7156

 

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 June 9, 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.062/22 - 28 Parliament Crescent, PLAN 955 LOT 55, south side of Parliament Crescent, north of Leicester Crescent. To permit an existing deck. To permit a yard encroachment for a covered deck 0.6 metres from the south lot line, whereas1.2 metres is the minimum required.

 

1:30 p.m. – A.063/22 - 1710 Upper West Avenue, PLAN 33M754 LOT 9, east side of Upper West Avenue, south of Boardwalk Way. To permit an air conditioner. To permit air conditioning units with a projection that is no closer that 0.3 metres to the lot line, whereas 0.9 metres is the minimum.

 

1:30 p.m. – A.064/22 - 611 Talbot Street, PLAN 164 LOT 3 S/S CENTRAL, southwest corner of Central Avenue and Talbot Street. To permit a converted dwelling with four units. To permit a lot area of 166.3m² per unit, whereas 180m² per unit is minimum required To permit two parking spaces, whereas a minimum of four are 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 June 9, 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.011/22 – 1009 and 1011 Wellington Street. Request to reinstate lot lines by severing a lot with an area of 612.6m² and a frontage of 15.2m (1009 Wellington Street), and retain a lot with an area of 2670.7m² and a lot frontage of 23.7m (1011 Wellington Street).

 

The London Consent Authority will be considering the following application for consent no earlier than Comments Due by May 26, 2022


B.013/22 – 1245-1295 Fanshawe Park Road W & 2925 Tokala Trail – Request to sever approximately 27,760.3m2 (6.86 acres) for future residential uses and retain approximately 43,925.2m2 (10.92 acres) for existing commercial uses. Planner: E. Biddanda Pavan ext.4625


B.015/22 – 58 Weston Street – Request to sever approximately 462.12m2 and retain approximately 474.5m2 for future residential uses. Planner: E. Biddanda Pavan ext.4625


B.016/22 – 8 and 20 Clarke Road - Request to sever 20 Clarke Road with an area of 1.64 ha and a lot frontage of 18.3m and retain 8 Clarke Road with an area of 627m2 with a lot frontage of 14.7m. Planner: A. Singh ext.7153


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 Passing of a Zoning By-law Z.-1 Amendment, Z.-1-223025

TAKE NOTICE that the Municipal Council of The Corporation of the City of London passed By-law Z.-1-223025 under section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, on May 3, 2022.
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 1st day of June 2022; set out the reasons for the appeal; the appellant form is available from Tribunals Ontario 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.
RELATED APPLICATIONS: The land to which the by-law applies is not the subject of an application under the Planning Act for an amendment to an official plan, the subject of a minor variance or consent, a Minister’s Zoning Order, or for approval of a plan of subdivision.
PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF THE ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT: This zoning review was initiated by the City of London to implement the London Plan’s Industrial Place Type policies and address zoning issues identified through the Business License review process. Zoning changes are required to permit tow truck businesses and impound yards in specific zones, and change some regulations to implement the London Plan policies.
EFFECT OF WRITTEN AND ORAL SUBMISSIONS ON DECISION: Public comments were received and considered by Municipal Council, which had the following effect upon Municipal Council's decision:
The Municipal Council approved this application for the following reasons:
• the zoning review was initiated by the City of London to implement the London Plan Place Type Industrial policies and address zoning issues identified through the Business License review process;
• zoning changes were required to tow truck businesses and impound yards in specific zones which implement the policies; and,
• the amendments also provide for a broader range of possible locations for those uses to address on of the industries concerns. 
For further information about this by-law, please contact C. Parker in Planning and Development at 519-661-4980 or planning@london.ca. When making inquiries, please quote File No. Z-9428. 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 12th day of May 2022. Michael Schulthess, City Clerk

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Western University Board of Governors

City Council is seeking applications from individuals interested in being considered for appointment to fill two (2) vacancies on Western University’s Board of Governors. The board meets 5 times a year in January, April, June, September and November.  The Board of Governors is responsible for the overall management of the university, including financial matters.  The Board appoints the President and Vice-Chancellor (in consultation with the Senate), Vice-Presidents, and other Senior Administrators of the University.  The Board establishes and enforces regulations for the use of its buildings, grounds and ancillary operations, and for the orderly conduct of persons entering upon the lands and premises of the University.  It also regulates the tuition fees paid for any program or course and authorizes the expenditure of funds for the maintenance of existing buildings and the building of new buildings or facilities.
Applicants should possess most or all of the following:

  • Senior corporate experience
  • CPA and audit committee experience
  • Diversity, including gender, Black, Indigenous, Persons of Colour, sexual orientation and gender identity
  • Skillset for growth and building opportunities for Western in terms of external partnerships, collaborations, internship and entrepreneurship opportunities
  • Fundraising
  • Information technology experience

Persons interested in being considered for appointment to Western University Board of Governors are asked to complete an application form that is available on the City’s website; london.ca/boards-commissions or by calling 519-661-2489 ext. 4599 by 9:00 a.m., Friday, May 20, 2022.
Applicants should be aware that all applications received will be considered in public
and will become part of the public record and will be published on a public agenda and made available electronically through the City of London public internet website.
Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended and will be used by members of Council and City of London staff in their review of this matter.  Questions about this collection should be referred to the Manager, Records and Information Services, 300 Dufferin Avenue, London, ON N6A 4L9 519-661-2489 ext. 5590.

 

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