PUBLIC PARTICIPATION MEETING PROCESS
Anyone wishing to speak at a Public Participation Meeting can do so virtually using Zoom online or by attending in person. 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.
Notice of Collection of Personal Information – personal information 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 consideration of these matters.
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 Manager, Records and Information Services, 519-661-CITY (2489) ext. 5590.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
The Planning and Environment Committee will consider the following matters at a Public Participation Meeting to be held Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Standing Committee and Council Meetings are held at City Hall in Council Chambers. Participation of some Council Members and staff may be virtual. Meetings can be viewed via live-streaming on YouTube and the City website. 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 a.m. on Friday, November 8, 2024, 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 virtually should pre-register by contacting PPMClerks@london.ca or 519-661-2489 ext. 7100 no later than 9:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting.
Items not to be heard before 1:00 p.m.
3640 Dingman Drive – The purpose and effect of this Official Plan & Zoning amendment is to change the designation from the Commercial Industrial Place and Environmental Review to the Green Space Place Type, to permit a Regional Sports Park. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.1 FROM an Agriculture (AG2) Zone and Environmental Review (ER) Zone TO an Open Space (OS1) Zone & Open Space (OS5) Zone. File: OZ-9771. Planner: I. de Ceuster.
383 Clarke Road & 1906 Whitney Street – The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to permit the development of a 2.5-storey apartment building containing 10 residential units. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Residential R2 (R2-3) Zone TO a Residential R2/Residential R8 (R2-3/R8-4(_)) Zone. The City may also contemplate alternative zoning such a different base zone, additional permitted uses, additional special provisions (ie height and/or density), and/or the use of holding provisions. File: Z-9779. Planner: C. Cernanec.
1195 Gainsborough Road – Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a holding Light Industrial (h-17*LI1) & Open Space (OS4) Zone TO a holding Light Industrial Special Provision (h-17*LI1(_)) & Open Space Special Provision (OS4(_)) Zone to permit the development of a single-storey light industrial building with a total floor area of approximately 5,343.5 m². The City may also consider the use of holding provisions, and additional special provisions to facilitate the proposed development. File: Z-9782. Planner: B. House.
145 Base Line Road West – The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to permit the redevelopment of each of the five (5) existing triplexes into 6-unit converted dwellings with a total of 30 residential units. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Residential R3 (R3-1) Zone TO a Residential R3 Special Provision (R3-1(_)) Zone. The City may also contemplate alternative zoning such a different base zone, additional permitted uses, additional special provisions (i.e. height and/or density), and/or the use of holding provisions. File: Z-9783. Planner: M. Hynes.
566 Southdale Rd E & 818 Easy St – The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to permit the development of a 3.5-storey "walk-up" apartment building with 16 units, a density of 105 units per hectare, and 17 surface parking spots. Additionally, to provide for low-density uses. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Residential R3 (R3-2) Zone TO a Residential R3 (R3-2)/Residential R8 Special Provision (R8-4( ) Zone with special provisions to implement the proposed development. The City may also contemplate alternative zoning such as a different base zone, additional permitted uses, additional special provisions (ie height and/or density), and/or the use of holding provisions. File: Z-9785. Planner: A. Riley.
Site Alteration By-law Update - The purpose and effect of this by-law amendment is to expand the existing site alteration by-law’s coverage to encompass the entire limits of the City, with specific exceptions, addressing the limitations of the existing by-law. The proposed changes aim to enhance the protection of natural heritage, facilitate site alteration activities earlier in the development process, and streamline the permitting process. For more information on this update, please contact Mustafa Almusawi, Manager Development Inspections, malmusaw@london.ca.
1408 & 1412 Commissioners Road West - The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to permit a 22-unit, 4-storey apartment building with 22 vehicle parking spaces Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Residential R1 (R1-8) Zone TO a Residential R8 (R8-4(_)) Zone. Special provisions to implement the proposed development include a reduced front yard setback and increased building height. The City may also contemplate alternative zoning such a different base zone, additional permitted uses, additional special provisions (i.e., height and/or density), and/or the use of holding provisions. File: Z-9780. Planner: M. Vivian.
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.
21-41 Meadowlily Road N & 20 Norlan Avenue– The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to permit three 3.5-storey stacked townhouse blocks with a total of 92-units and a density of 105 units per hectare. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM Residential 5 Exception (R5-7(26)), Bonus (B-94) Zone TO a Residential 5 Exception (R5-7(26)) Zone. The City may also contemplate alternative zoning such a different base zone, additional permitted uses, additional special provisions (i.e. height and/or density), and/or the use of holding provisions. File: Z-9798. Planner: M. Vivian.
691 Fanshawe Park Road East – The purpose and effect of this Zoning amendment is to permit a 3.5 storey stacked townhouse development with 10 residential units. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Residential R1 (R1-9) zone TO a Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-7(_)) Zone. Requested special provisions for density, frontage, setbacks, and height. The City may also contemplate alternative zoning such as a different base zone, additional permitted uses, additional special provisions and/or the use of holding provisions. File Z-9800. Planner: Isaac de Ceuster.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REMOVE A HOLDING PROVISION
The Approval Authority will consider removing the Holding Provisions as applied to the lands described below at a future Council Meeting. The Approval Authority 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.
655 Gatestone Road– The Delegated Authority for the City of London intends to consider removing the h and h-100 holding provision from the subject lands. The purpose of the “h” provision is to ensure the orderly development of lands and the adequate provision of municipal services. The purpose of the “h-100” provision is to ensure there is adequate water service and appropriate access. The Delegated Authority will consider removing the holding provisions as they apply to these lands no earlier than November 14, 2024. File: H-9799. Planner: M. Bishop-Kovac.
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 Bridgette Somers, 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.
*Please see the Planning Act for updated appeal requirements.
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 7, 2024, no earlier than 1:30 p.m., for the purpose of hearing the following applications for Minor Variance to Zoning By-law Z.-1. 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. To register to participate in-person or virtually, email CoAregister@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. To provide written submissions regarding the matter, email CoAsubmit@london.ca. 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.122/24 - 631 Lauderdale Avenue, PLAN 781 LOT 56 W/S DELMONT. To permit an addition for an attached garage with an additional residential unit. To permit a minimum front yard setback of 6.0m, whereas 15.0m is the minimum required. To permit a maximum residential garage with of 55% of the (main) building façade width, whereas 50% is the maximum permitted.
1:30 p.m. – A.123/24 - 14 Lundy Lane, PLAN 343 BLK G PT LOT 12 S/S DUCHESS PT LOT 12 N/S. To permit an attached garage. To permit a north interior side yard depth of 0.6m, whereas 1.2m 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. 519-930-3500
Please be advised that, the front (south) entrance to City Hall will be closed to visitors and staff while repair and rehabilitation work takes place. During this time pedestrian traffic will be redirected to the north entrance located off Reginald Cooper Square. Access from the lower-level parking garage to the City Hall elevators will still be available.
CONSENTS
The London Consent Authority will be considering the following application for consent. Comments Due by Thursday November 7, 2024.
B.045/24 – 4425 Wellington Road South, CON 3 PT LOT 16 RP33R7779 PART 1.
Reason: Request to establish reciprocal access and servicing easements over 4465 Wellington Road South (to the south), 4407 Wellington Road South (to the north), and 4425 Wellington Road South (subject lands) for the purpose of future commercial development. Planner: Michaella Hynes.
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, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 300 Dufferin Avenue, London, Ontario, or by emailing CoAsubmit@london.ca or calling 519-930-3500.
NOTICES
PUBLIC UPDATE MEETING – Bradley Avenue Extension (Wharncliffe Road South to west side of Jalna Blvd) –The City of London will soon be starting a Bradley Avenue Extension construction project from Wharncliffe Road South to Jalna Boulevard. This project includes new road construction between Wharncliffe Road South and White Oak Road and as well as a road upgrade between White Oak Road and Jalna Boulevard. In its entirety, this project will create a 4-lane ‘complete street’ with sidewalks, in-boulevard bike lanes, lighting and landscaping to support all modes of transportation and development in the area.
Interested in learning more? The City is hosting two public meetings to answer questions, share designs and discuss construction plans. To attend the virtual Public Update Meeting (PUM) on Wednesday, October 30 at 12pm, please pre-register on the project’s website. Alternatively, residents are invited join staff for an in-person drop-in session on Thursday, November 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the South London Community Centre.
Construction activities are anticipated to begin Summer 2025. To submit a comment or request information, please contact:
Andrew Denomme, P.Eng.
Transportation Planning and Design
City of London
300 Dufferin Avenue, PO Box 5035, London On, N6A 4L9
519-661-2489 x 5037
andenomm@london.ca
Felix Wong, P.Eng.
WSP Canada Inc.
226-376-3941
felix.wong@wsp.com