PUBLIC PARTICIPATION MEETING PROCESS
Anyone wishing to speak at a Public Participation Meeting can do so virtually using Zoom online or phone, or by attending in person. City Hall is currently open to the public for public participation meetings. If you wish to attend in person to speak to a matter that is on an agenda you are encouraged to pre-register by email or phone; however, should you wish to attend virtually, pre-registration is required. To pre-register, please email PPMClerks@london.ca or call 519-661-2489, ext. 7100. Please note that some Elected Officials may attend the meetings virtually.
1 Notice of Collection of Personal Information – personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and will be used by Members of Council and City of London staff in their consideration of this matter. Questions about this collection should be addressed to Manager, Records and Information Services, 3rd floor, City Hall, 300 Dufferin Ave., London, ON N6A 4L9. Tel: 519-661-2489, ext. 5590, email: eskalski@london.ca.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
The following applications have been received by the City of London. The Planning and Environment Committee will be considering these applications at a future public meeting, the date and time of which will be published in the Londoner. If you have any questions or would like to provide comment, please see “Providing Comment” below.
130 Southdale Road West – The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to permit a fourplex dwelling. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Residential R1-9, Zone TO a Residential R3 Special Provision (R3-1(_)) Zone. Special provisions would permit reduced front and interior side yards, increased height, increased parking area coverage, and reduced driveway width. File: Z-9663. Planner: N. O’Brien.
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.
530 Gatestone Road – The Delegated Authority for the City of London intends to consider removing the h, h-71 and h-100 holding provision from the subject lands to allow a development of fifty-five (55) cluster townhouses. The purpose of the “h” holding provisions 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 for the development agreement or subdivision agreement, and Council is satisfied that the conditions of the 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-17” holding 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. The purpose of the “h-100” holding provisions 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. The Delegated Authority will consider removing the holding provisions as they apply to these lands no earlier than October 30, 2023. File: H-9662 Planner: A. Patel x 5069.
PROVIDING COMMENT
Your comments on these matters are important. You may comment by phone, mail or emailing the planner assigned to the file you are interested in. Mail should be directed to: The City of London, Planning and Development, P.O. Box 5035, 300 Dufferin Ave., London, ON, N6A 4L9.
Please note: Personal information collected and recorded at the Public Participation Meeting, or through written submissions on this subject, is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, and the Planning Act, 1990 R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13 and will be used by Members of Council and City of London staff in their consideration of this matter. The written submissions, including names and contact information and the associated reports arising from the public participation process, will be made available to the public, including publishing on the City's website. Video recordings of the Public Participation Meeting may also be posted to the City of London's website. Questions about this collection should be referred to Evelina Skalski, Manager, Records and Information Services 519-661-CITY(2489) ext. 5590.
If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the Corporation of the City of London or of the Approval Authority to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City of London before the application is adopted or approved, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision.
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City of London before the proposed amendment is adopted or approved, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Opportunities to view any file materials in-person can be arranged through the file Planner. For more information about these matters, including information about appeal rights, contact Planning and Development at plandev@london.ca and/or (519) 930-3500.
*Please ensure you reference the File Number or address in all communications.
MINOR VARIANCES
The Committee of Adjustment for the City of London will be held electronically and attendance by the Committee members will be virtual on Thursday November 9, 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. The Applicant and/or Authorized Agent, and members of the public can participate in person at City Hall 2nd floor Committee Room # 1, or via Zoom by computer, mobile device, or telephone audio. 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 CoAregister@london.ca or 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.127/23 - 4402 Colonel Talbot Road, WESTMINSTER CON ETR PT LOT 70 PLAN 443 LOT 15 PT LOT 16 E TALBOT RD S SIDE RD. To permit a clinic with overnight accommodations and operating rooms. To permit a clinic with overnight accommodations and operating rooms, whereas clinics do not permit overnight accommodations and operating rooms.
1:30 p.m. – A.128/23 – 42 Erie Street - PLAN 442 LOT 33 ONTARIO. To permit a deck. To permit an unenclosed accessory building west interior side yard setback of 0.0m, whereas 0.9m 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.
NOTICES
Mud Creek Flood Reduction and Rehabilitation/323 Oxford Street West, 92 & 825 Proudfoot Lane – Notice of Project Update Meeting
The City of London is hosting a drop in project meeting about improvements being made to Mud Creek as well as a draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment application at 323 Oxford Street West, 92 and 825 Proudfoot Lane. Londoners are invited to attend this drop in meeting to speak with staff, review display materials, and ask questions.
Meeting Location and Time - Fleetway Bowling Centre: The Spare Room, 720 Proudfoot Lane, London, Ontario N6H 5G5, Wednesday, October 25th, 2023. Open house (drop in) format between 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
About these Projects -
1) Mud Creek Flood Reduction and Rehabilitation - The City will be starting site preparations for the fourth phase of the Mud Creek project (Phase 2B) this fall. The project is meeting the recommendations of a 2017 Environmental Assessment and an Environmental Impact Study public process. Work began in 2021 in phases for several improvements along Mud Creek, and is continuing this fall and in 2024 in the area of Oxford Street and Proudfoot Lane.
Fall 2023 Tree Removals - To achieve the full rehabilitation of the channel, extensive tree removals are required, along with the removal of debris and invasive species vegetation. Please be advised that the City makes every effort to preserve trees on all of its projects. For this project, a Tree Assessment identified the need to remove mature trees to complete the work, which includes both native, invasive, and cultivated tree species. After the improvements are completed, the area will be replanted with native trees, shrubs, and grass species to ensure full restoration of the natural environment.
2024 Channel Reconstruction - The City’s 2024 channel project will include approximately 800 linear metres of natural channel reconstruction from the CN Rail embankment northerly to Oxford Street.
Please contact the City’s Project Manager, Paul Titus (ptitus@london.ca) if you have any questions or refer to the project webpage: getinvolved.london.ca/mud-creek-phase-2.
2) Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision – 323 Oxford Street West, 92 & 825 Proudfoot Lane - The City and developer will be available to speak to the proposed draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment which proposes 2 medium density residential blocks (ranging in heights from 2 to 6 storeys), 5 high density blocks (ranging in heights from 14 to 24 storeys), 2 park blocks and 6 open space blocks, all serviced by the extension of Westfield Drive, Beaverbrook Avenue, and two new local streets.
The proposed Beaverbrook Community vision is to provide a connected and livable mixed-density residential community, shaped by unique environmental features that establishes the community’s identity. Environmental integration and stewardship will be a central component to the design of the community with an aim to engage residents with the site’s natural heritage system and ecological features. The comprehensive open spaces provided will promote healthy living through an extensive active transportation system providing safe and attractive pedestrian and cycling connections within the community and to its neighbours.
The Zoning By-law amendment is available at london.ca through the planning application webpage. Questions related to the subdivision and zoning by-law amendment application can be sent to the City’s Senior Planner, Sean Meksula (smeksula@london.ca).