Public Notices - October 5, 2023

Thursday, October 5, 2023

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.

¹Notice 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, October 23, 2023. 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. 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, October 18, 2023. 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, October 20, 2023 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.

Request to Demolish Regina Mundi Catholic College on the Heritage Listed Property at 5200 Wellington Road South – A request has been received to demolish the Regina Mundi Catholic College on the heritage listed property at 5200 Wellington Road South. Contact: M. Greguol, Heritage Planner, ext. 5843.

Request for Demolition – 7056 Pack Road – A request has been received for the demolition of buildings located on the heritage listed property at 7056 Pack Road. Contact: L.E. Dent (ldent@london.ca) (City Hall).

1958 Duluth Crescent, located north of Trafalgar Street and east of Clarke Road; approx. 2.98 hectares (7.36 acres) - The purpose and effect of this application for an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision is to allow a mixed-use and mixed-density residential subdivision consisting of single detached dwellings, townhouse dwellings, low rise apartment buildings, mix-use low rise apartment building, a public walkway, and a public park to be served by one (1) public street. Draft Plan of Subdivision – Consideration of a Draft Plan of Subdivision consisting of two (2) single detached dwellings, four (4) multi-family residential blocks, one (1) mixed-use residential block, one (1) park block, and one (1) public pathway block to be served by one (1) public road. Official Plan Amendment - Consideration of a possible site-specific policy amendment to The London Plan to permit the opportunity for low-rise apartments and mixed-use buildings with secondary ground floor, small-scale community facility and secondary limited commercial uses with a maximum height permission of four storeys on the subject lands; and consideration of a possible amendment to The London Plan to change the designation on a portion of the property from the “Neighbourhoods” Place Type to the “Green Space” Place Type to permit a public park. Zoning By-law Amendment - Consideration of an amendment to the zoning by-law to change the zoning from a Neighbourhood Facility NF1 Zone to the following zones: Lots 1 to 2 - a Residential R1 (R1-2) Zone. The R1-2 Zone would permit single detached dwellings on lots with a minimum lot area of 300 square metres and minimum lot frontage of 9 metres. Blocks 3 and 4 - a Residential R4 (R4-5) Special Provision Zone. The R4-5 Special Provision Zone would permit street townhouse dwellings with a minimum lot area of 145 square metres and a minimum lot frontage of 5.5 metres, a special provision is proposed to allow for an increased maximum lot coverage of 45%. Block 5 – a Residential R5 (R5-6(*)) Special Provision Zone and a Residential R6 (R6-5(*)) Special Provision Zone. The R5-6 Zone would permit cluster townhouse dwellings and cluster stacked townhouse dwellings and the R6-5 Zone would permit single detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, Duplex dwelling, triplex dwelling, townhouse dwelling, stacked townhouse dwelling, apartment buildings, and fourplex dwellings. Special provisions are requested for both zones which would permit a reduced minimum front yard depth of 3.0 metres, a reduced minimum interior side yard of 4.5 metres when the wall of a unit contains windows to habitable rooms, an increased maximum height of 15 metres, and an increased maximum density of 200 units per hectare. Block 6 – a Residential R5 (R5-6(**)) Special Provision Zone and a Residential R6 (R6-5(**)) Special Provision Zone. The R5-6 Zone would permit cluster townhouse dwellings and cluster stacked townhouse dwellings and the R6-5 Zone would permit single detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, Duplex dwelling, triplex dwelling, townhouse dwelling, stacked townhouse dwelling, apartment buildings, and fourplex dwellings. Special provisions are requested for both zones which would permit a reduced minimum lot frontage of 12.0 metres, a reduced minimum interior and rear side yard of 3.0 metres when the wall of a unit contains windows to habitable rooms adjacent to an OS1 zone, and an increased maximum density of 75 units per hectare. Block 7 – a Residential R6 (R6-5(***)) Special Provision Zone. The R6-5 Zone would permit single detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, Duplex dwelling, triplex dwelling, townhouse dwelling, stacked townhouse dwelling, apartment buildings, and fourplex dwelling. Special provisions are requested which would add the following to the list of permitted uses: assembly halls, community centre, libraries, day care centre, personal service establishments associated with the main permitted uses, restaurants associated with the main permitted uses excluding a drive through-facility, and retail stores associated with the main permitted uses. Special Provisions are requested which would permit a reduced minimum front yard depth of 3.0 metres, a reduced minimum interior side yard of 2.5 metres when habitable rooms are adjacent to an OS1 zone, an increased maximum height of 15.0 metres, an increased maximum density of 150 units per hectare, and a reduced minimum parking requirement of 1 spot per 100 square metres for non-residential uses. Blocks 8 and 9 – an Open Space OS1 (OS1(3)) Special Provision Zone. The OS1(3) Special Provision Zone would permit public parks, private parks, conservation lands, conservation works, cultivation of land for agricultural / horticultural purposes, golf courses, recreational golf courses, recreational buildings associated with conservation lands and public parks, campground, and managed forest as permitted uses. The requested OS1(3) Special Provision Zone would remove the requirements for minimum lot frontage and minimum lot area. The City may also consider applying additional special provisions and holding provisions in the zoning. File: 39T-23504 / OZ-9638 Planner: M. Clark (City Hall).

3317 White Oak Road – The purpose and effect of this zoning change to rezone the subject lands to permit a range of light industrial activities on the site. The intended light industrial uses are to be in keeping with the permissions of the Light Industrial place type of the City of London Official Plan (The London Plan) and the Industrial designation of the City’s Southwest Area Secondary Plan. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM an Urban Reserve (UR4) Zone TO a Light Industrial (LI6/LI7/LI10) Zone. The City may also consider the use of holding provisions, and additional special provisions to facilitate the proposed development. File: Z-9645 Planner: B. House.

764, 772, 774 Crumlin Sideroad – The purpose and effect of this official plan and zoning change is to permit new Residential Single-Family lots on the subject lands. Possible amendment to the Official Plan to add a Specific Policy to allow for reduced lot area for all lots under 1 hectare within the Rural Neighbourhoods Place Type for the subject lands. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Residential R1 (R1-17) Zone, an Environmental Review (ER) Zone, an Agricultural (AG1) Zone, and a holding Open Space (h-2, OS4) Zone TO a Special Provision Residential R1 (R1-14(_)) Zone, an Environmental Review (ER) Zone, an Agricultural (AG1) Zone, and a holding Open Space (h-2, OS4) Zone. Special Provisions are requested to permit a reduced lot area of 0.4 ha on the subject lands. The City may also consider additional considerations such as a different base zone, the use of holding provisions, and/or additional special provisions. File: OZ-9642 Planner: B. House.

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

1901 Jalna Boulevard – The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to permit the development of a 6-storey, 100-unit, residential apartment building and two 2-storey, 5-unit, townhouse blocks with parking. Possible change to the Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Neighbourhood Facility (NF) Zone TO a Residential R8 Special Provision (R8-4(_)) Zone. Special provisions include: To consider Jalna Boulevard West as the front lot line; permit a minimum front yard depth of 6.0 metres whereas 8.0 metres is required; a minimum north exterior side yard depth of 2.0 metres whereas 8.0 metres is required; minimum south exterior side yard depth of 6.0 metres whereas 8.0 metres is required; a maximum density of 132 uph whereas 75 uph is required; a maximum apartment building height of 22.0 metres (6-storeys); a maximum setback to the apartment building balcony of 2.2 metres whereas 1.5 metres (4.9 feet) provided the projection is no closer than 3.0 metres (9.8 feet) to the lot line is required; a maximum driveway width of 4.6 metres whereas 3.0 metres is required; that notwithstanding Section 4.19.4) b) parking may be permitted in the south exterior yard along Jalna Boulevard; and to permit standard townhouses as an additional use. File: Z-9633 Planner: M. Hynes

610-620 Beaverbrook Road – The purpose and effect of this Official Plan and zoning change is to permit two, 5-storey apartment buildings with at total of a total of 184 residential units with a density of 150 units per hectare. Possible amendment to The London Plan to ADD a Specific Area Policy to permit two, apartment buildings as permitted uses and a height of 5-storeys within the Neighbourhood Place Type. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM an Urban Reserve (UR1)) Zone and a Holding Residential R5 (h.R5-7) Zone TO a Residential R8 Special Provision (R8-4(_) Zone. Special provisions would permit a minimum front yard setback of 4.5 metres, whereas 8.0 metres is required; a minimum rear yard setback of 5.1 metres whereas 7.2 metres is required; a maximum building height of 17.0 metres whereas 12.0 metres is required; and a minimum landscaped open space of 24% whereas 30% is required. File: OZ-9517. Planner: A. Riley ext. 4579

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

135 Villagewalk Boulevard – The purpose and effect of this zoning change is for the development of Phase 2 of the subject lands to permit nine buildings consisting of two, single storey commercial buildings, a three storey commercial/office building, a two storey commercial/office building, a 10 storey mixed-use (residential/commercial) building, two 3.5 storey, stacked townhouse buildings, a mixed-use building (residential/commercial) comprised of two 10 storey towers, and a single storey commercial unit. 980 parking spaces, including 506 underground spaces and 15 barrier free spaces are proposed to accommodate this phase 2 development. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Holding Business District Commercial Special Provision (h-5*h-99*BDC(25)) Zone, which permits a variety of community-oriented service/retail uses, office uses and apartment buildings (with other permitted uses). TO a Business District Commercial Special Provision (BDC(25)) Zone. Special provisions proposed to be amended are as follows: to permit apartment buildings and stacked townhouses as additional permitted uses, a maximum density of 125 units per hectare maximum, a maximum height of 40 metres for apartment buildings, a maximum height of 16 metres, a maximum gross floor area of 5,000 m2 for individual office uses, drive-through facilities for all uses, all uses on first floor of apartment buildings and offices and personal service establishments on the first floor of stacked townhouse dwellings. The City may also consider the use of additional special provisions, or additional zoning amendments as part of this application. File: Z-9644 Planner: A. Riley

30 & 100 Villagewalk Boulevard – SPA22-049 & SPA21-119 Applications for Site Plan Approval by Cridon Investments Limited. Consideration of a 9-storey apartment building, with a total of 256 units at 30 Villagewalk Boulevard, and consideration of a site plan to permit two (2) 9-storey apartment buildings, with a total of 415 units at 100 Villagewalk Boulevard. The zoning on these sites includes a holding provision to require a public site plan meeting before the Planning and Environment Committee. File: Senior Planner: Meg Sundercock msundercock@london.ca (ext.4471)

Items not to be heard before 5:45 p.m.

1407-1427 Hyde Park Road - The purpose and effect of this amendment is to permit a mixed-use development consisting of two, 1-storey commercial buildings and two, 3.5-storey stacked back-to-back townhouse buildings with a total of 72 units. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Holding Business District Commercial Special Provision (h*BDC2(4)) Zone and a Business District Commercial Special Provision (BDC2(3)) Zone TO a Business District Commercial Special Provision (BDC2(_)) Zone with the following special provisions: add stacked townhouse dwellings to the list of permitted uses; maintain the existing special provision exempting the site from the maximum 3.0m front yard depth (South Carriage Road); permit a maximum mixed-use density of 65 units per hectare; permit an increased maximum building height of 14.5m, whereas a maximum of 12.0m is permitted; and to permit parking in the front yard, whereas parking in the front yard is not permitted. The City may also consider additional considerations such as a different base zone, the use of holding provisions, and/or additional special provisions. File: OZ-9438 Planner: C. Maton

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.

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.

COMMUNITY INFORMATION MEETINGS – NON-STATUTORY

This meeting is a non-statutory community information meeting which the City’s Planning and Development Department at times convenes when, in the opinion of the Managing Director, Planning and Economic Development and City Planner, that the community should have a further opportunity to obtain information regarding a planning application. There will be a future statutory public participation meeting required under the Planning Act, held at the Planning and Environment Committee, which will provide the public with another opportunity to comment on the planning application. Notification of this Public Meeting will be published in the Londoner at a future date.

Notice of Public Information Centre – Byron Gravel Pits Secondary Plan – The City of London is preparing a Secondary Plan for the Byron Gravel Pits to guide future development within and around the former gravel pit as rehabilitation of the lands is completed. A Draft Byron Gravel Pits Secondary Plan has been prepared based on the feedback received to-date and is available for review and comment.

Two Public Information Centres (PIC) are being held to present the draft Secondary Plan and solicit feedback from the local community. The City of London invites all interested parties to drop-in during one of the PICs to talk to staff, ask questions, and provide feedback:

Where: StarTech.com Community Centre, 501 Southdale Road West, London

When: Tuesday, October 24, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., and

Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Background information, previous reports, and the draft Secondary Plan are posted on the City of London’s website for the project. Those who cannot attend either of the PICs in-person can complete the online feedback form available on the project website or contact the project team below to provide comments.

To be added to the Secondary Plan mailing list or provide comments, please contact a member of the project team below:

Alison Curtis
City of London
Tel: 519-661-2489 ext. 4497
Email: acurtis@london.ca

Information collected will be used in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.

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, October 26, 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 2^nd 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.122/23 - 678 Sherene Terrace, PLAN 810 LOT 105 S/S. To permit the construction of an attached garage with livable space above. To permit an attached garage with an exterior side yard setback of 1.3m, whereas 6.0m is the minimum required.

1:30 p.m. – A.123/23 - 139 Duchess Avenue, PLAN 343 BLK J PT LOT 3. To permit a detached garage. To permit a residential garage width of 108% of the (main) building façade width, whereas 50% is the maximum permitted. To permit a parking area coverage of 27.5%, whereas 25% is the maximum permitted.

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 6^th 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 London Consent Authority will be considering the following application for consent. Comments due by October 19, 2023.

B.014/23 – 1061 Hargrieve Road, PLAN 653 PT BLKS A AND D AND PT 1 FT RESERVE PLAN 950 PT BLK A RP 33R5549 PART 1. Reason: Permission to sever a lot with an area of 8,727.3m² and a frontage of 89.1m and a retained lot with an area of 42,354.8m², and a frontage of 194.6m. 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, 6^th 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.

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, 6^th Floor, London, Ontario, N6A 4L9. Additional information on these applications is available at the Consent Authority Office, Planning and Economic Development, Planning and Development, 6^th Floor, City Hall, 300 Dufferin Avenue, London, Ontario 519-930-3500.

NOTICES

Notice of Public Engagement Opportunities for Rapid Transit Construction in 2024 – As the City of London prepares to construct two Rapid Transit projects next year, we are hosting a public engagement period from October 5 – 20, 2023, for residents, businesses and property owners to learn about the projects and view the near-final designs for:

East London Link Phase 3 (Dundas Street between Egerton Street and McCormick Boulevard, and on Highbury Avenue between Oxford Street East and the north limit of the Highbury Avenue overpass)

Virtual:

Join the project team on Thursday, October 5, 12 – 1 p.m. via Zoom webinar to view a live presentation, including an overview of the project design, construction timeline, and other details, such as impact mitigation. Please visit getinvolved.london.ca/eastlondonlink for full details.

Clark’s Bridge (Wellington Bridge) widening (Wellington Road from just north of the Thames River to Watson Street) as part of the Wellington Gateway project.

Virtual:
A pre-recorded presentation will be available on Thursday, October 5, including an overview of the project design, construction timeline and impact mitigation.
In-person:

Discuss both projects in-person with the project team on either of the following dates:

Tuesday, October 10, any time between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Tuesday, October 17, any time between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Location: City of London Major Projects Office, Citi Plaza, 2nd Floor, 251 Dundas Street (above the Central Library, across from the elevators).

We recognize that not everyone will be able to access this information online. If you require special accommodations, or have questions about the project, please contact the Major Projects Office at 519-930-3518.

Springbank Reservoir #2 Demolition and Expansion Project – Notice of Public Update Meeting - The City of London is hosting a public meeting about the Springbank Reservoir #2 demolition and expansion project. The Springbank Reservoir is located in Reservoir Park. Londoners are invited to attend this meeting to speak with staff, review display materials, and ask questions.

Meeting Location and Time

London Public Library - Byron Branch

1295 Commissioners Road W, London, ON N6K 1C9

Thursday, October 12th, 2023, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The meeting will be open house format.

About the Project - The City of London is planning construction work on Springbank Reservoir #2 to replace the existing reservoir with a new 90 ML reservoir expansion as the existing reservoir has reached the end of its useful life.

The City will be starting site preparations for the demolition of the existing reservoir this fall and winter. The project is meeting the recommendations of a 2019 Long Term Water Storage Environmental Assessment. The study concluded that the Springbank Reservoir 2 has reached the end of its life expectancy and recommended replacing it with a new expanded reservoir in the same location. Construction is expected to begin in spring 2024 with the project being completed in spring 2026.

Winter 2023/2024 Tree Removals - An arborist from the project team has inventoried and assessed a total of 539 trees within the project limits in Reservoir Park to determine their health condition of the trees, and to review conflicts with the construction limits to determined what trees are required for removal and/or relocation. The arborist has identified three species of trees under the Ministry of the Environment, Parks, and Conservation - Species at Risk (SAR). These trees that have been identified will either be protected from the construction, removed, and or relocated. Anticipated tree removals are listed below and are subject to change, noting some trees have been identified for removal for health reasons while others due to construction conflicts.

Kentucky Coffee Tree Relocation - It is proposed that these trees will be relocated to the Coves Environmentally Significant Area later in 2023. In addition to the relocation, additional trees will be planted at a ratio of one relocated tree and two additional trees for compensation. This work will be done under an Overall Benefit Permit from MECP.

American Chestnut and Butternut – Tree Inventories also identified two American Chestnut trees and two Butternut trees. The American Chestnut and Butternut trees will be retained and protected during construction.

Non-Sar Tree Removal and Replacement - Anticipated tree removals are listed below and are subject to change, noting some trees have been identified for removal for health reasons while others due to construction conflicts.

• Approximately 324 trees are proposed for removal and 215 trees are recommended to be preserved.

• Following the The London Plan, 414 trees will be planted in compensation for the proposed tree removals.

More information can be found on the project’s webpage: getinvolved.london.ca/SpringbankReservoir.

Notice of Public Meeting - Dingman Creek Subwatershed Stage 2 Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) and proposed Official Plan Amendment for Regulatory Floodplain Mapping - The City of London is hosting a public meeting about options for flood mitigation strategies considered in the EA process and the share draft updated Regulatory Floodplain mapping. The project team will be available to answer questions and collect feedback as part of the EA consultation process.

Thursday, October 19th, 2023
South London Community Centre - Wakefield Room
1119 Jalna Blvd, London, ON N6E 3B3
The meeting will be open house format between 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Purpose of Study - The purpose of the Dingman Creek Subwatershed Stage 2 EA is to assess potential flood mitigation and stormwater servicing alternatives to address current and future flooding and erosion risk as well as accommodate future growth. In parallel with the EA process, the City intends to update the Dingman Creek Regulatory Floodplain as currently shown on Map 6 of The London Plan, through an Official Plan Amendment process.

The City in cooperation with a team of engineers, ecologists, archaeologists, and channel specialists, have been working to design an expanded channel corridor along Dingman Creek that will reduce the frequency of flooding in the area, improve ecological conditions, as well as promote active mobility through a multi-use pathway for residents. The EA will also present flood mitigation alternatives such as culvert improvements and flood storage.

Project Area - The Dingman Creek floodplain update generally includes lands located west of Highbury Avenue, east of Colonel Talbot Road, south of Pack Road and Southdale Road, and north of Dingman Creek.

Proposed Timeline:

Public Consultation: Fall 2023
Publish updated Floodplain Mapping online: Late Fall 2023
Finalize Flood Mitigation Strategies: Winter 2024
Official Plan Amendment for Regulatory Floodplain: Summer 2024
Finalize Environmental Assessment Report: Summer 2024

Process - The EA study will be undertaken in accordance with the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act and will cover all necessary phases of the Schedule ‘C’ EA Process. This process includes definition of the problem/opportunity, identification and evaluation of alternative solutions, and selection of a preferred one. There will be opportunity throughout the process for public input, including future Public Information Centres. As the study progresses, updates, and information will be posted on the City’s “Get Involved” website: Dingman creek Get involved London

Your feedback is important to us - To provide comments, request additional information, or receive future correspondence related to the project, please contact a member of the project team below:

Adrienne Sones, P.Eng.
Environmental Services Engineer
City of London
(519) 661-2489 ext.5593
asones@london.ca

Fuad Curi, P.Eng.
Project Manager
KGS Group Inc.
(905) 848-7884 ext.516
fcuri@kgsgroup.com

Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Environmental Assessment Act, unless otherwise stated in the submission, any personal information such as name, address, telephone number and property location included in a submission will become part of the public record files for this matter and may be released, if requested, to any person.

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).

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