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.
1350 Trafalgar Street – The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to permit a self-storage establishment within the existing building. No exterior changes are proposed in regard to the site configuration or building footprint. Special provisions are requested to permit the existing exterior, interior, and rear yard setbacks, landscaped open space, gross floor area, and open storage. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a General Industrial (GI1(8)) Special Provision Zone TO a Restricted Service Commercial (RSC4(_)) Special Provision Zone. File: Z-9548 Planner: A. Singh ext.7153
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 meet on Thursday November 3, 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.121/22 - 157 Ridout Street South, PLAN 440 PART LOTS 7 & 8. To construct an addition (detached garage). To permit a south interior side yard setback of 0.6 metres to the accessory structure whereas the minimum required setback to an accessory structure greater than 4.0 metres in height is 1.9 metres.
1:30 p.m. – A.113/22 - 1444 Oakdale Street, PLAN 576 LOT 11 LOT 12. Permission to sever a lot with an area of 640.2m² and a lot frontage of 12 metres and retain a lot with an area of 985.8m² with a lot frontage of 18.5 metres. Retained Parcel: To permit a north interior side yard setback of 1.4 metres, whereas 3.0 metres is the minimum required. To permit one (1) off-street parking space, whereas two (2) is the minimum required. To permit front yard parking whereas parking is restricted to rear and interior side yards. Severed Parcel: To permit a lot frontage of 12.0 metres, whereas 15.0 metres is the minimum required.
The Committee of Adjustment for the City of London will meet on Thursday November 10, 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 CoAregister@london.ca / CofAsubmit@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.122/22 – 34 Danielle Crescent - PLAN M210 LOT 78. To permit an accessory structure lot coverage of 13.2%, whereas 10% is the maximum permitted. To permit an accessory structure interior side yard setback of 0.6 metres, whereas 2.4 metres is the minimum required. To permit an accessory structure rear yard setback of 0.6 metres, whereas 2.4 metres is the minimum required.
1:30 p.m. – A.124/22 - A.124/22 - 987 Gabor Street - PLAN 969 LOT 35 W/S COMPTON CORNER AC 55.00FR 100.54D. To permit a cabana within an exterior side yard. To permit an accessory structure in the form of a Cabana within a required exterior side yard with a setback of 0.6 meters whereas accessory structures are restricted to the interior side yards or rear yard
1:30 p.m. – A.123/22 – 4 Cheviot Road - PLAN 969 LOT 35 W/S COMPTON CORNER AC 55.00FR 100.54D. To construct an attached roof structure. To permit an attached roof structure with an interior side yard setback of 0.8 metres, whereas 1.2 metres is the minimum required.
If you wish to be notified of a decision of the Committee of Adjustment, you must appear in person or by Counsel at the hearing and file a written request with the Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment. An appeal from a decision of the Committee of Adjustment to the Ontario Land Tribunal shall be filed within 20 days of making the decision. Any appeal must be filed with the Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment, in person at 6th Floor, City Hall, 300 Dufferin Ave., London, ON, or Mail to City of London, P.O. Box 5035, ON N6A 4L9. 519-661-2489 ext. 4988
CONSENTS
The Committee of Adjustment for the City of London will meet on Thursday November 3, 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.028/22 – 1444 Oakdale Street, PLAN 576 LOT 11 LOT 12Permission to sever a lot with an area of 640.2m² and a lot frontage of 12 metres and retain a lot with an area of 985.8m² with a lot frontage of 18.5 metres
2:00 p.m. - B.029/22 – 650 Industrial Road- Permission to sever a lot (Part ‘B’) with an area of 11,940,856 m2 and a lot frontage of 71.0 m and retain a lot (Part ‘A’) with an area of 99,053,952 m2 with a lot frontage of 24.4 m.
2:00 p.m. – B.030/22 – 1921 Huron Street. Permission to sever a lot (Parcel A) with an area of 43,340 square metres and a lot frontage of 227.5 metres and retain a lot (Parcel B) with an area of 75,590 square metres with a lot frontage of 246.5 metres
The London Consent Authority will be considering the following application for consent. Comments are due October 20, 2022, to the London Consent Authority.
B. 032/22 – 79-81 Wilson Avenue. Request to sever a lot with an area of 2713.5m² and a lot frontage of 14.2 metres and retain a parcel with an area of 541.2m² with a lot frontage of 14.4 metres. For lot adjustment purposes. Planner: B. House ext.4078
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 Study Completion
Addendum to the Bradley Avenue Extension - Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA)
The City of London has completed an Addendum to the Bradley Avenue Extension Municipal Class Environment Assessment. The subject area is Bradley Avenue, between White Oak Road and Jalna Boulevard (west leg). The associated improvements are needed to allow for continuous motorist, cyclist, and pedestrian infrastructure along the Bradley Avenue corridor. As the need for these improvements has been confirmed, the City has completed an Addendum to the 2005 MCEA to include the widening of Bradley Avenue between White Oak Road and Jalna Boulevard (west leg) as part of the overall Bradley Avenue extension project.
This study is being undertaken as an Addendum to the 2005 MCEA in accordance with the process outlined in the Municipal Engineers Association’s MCEA document (October 2000, as amended in 2007, 2011 and 2015), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. The City has now completed the Addendum. Subject to comments received as a result of this Notice, and the receipt of necessary approvals, the City intends to proceed with the detailed design and construction for the recommended improvements to Bradley Avenue between White Oak Road and Jalna Boulevard (west leg).
The planning, consultation and preliminary design process is documented in the Environmental Study Report (ESR) Addendum. The ESR Addendum will be available for public review for 30 calendar days starting on October 13, 2022 and ending on November 14, 2022. The ESR Addendum will be available on the project website (https://getinvolved.london.ca/bradley-ave), London City Hall – City Clerk’s Office, 3rd Floor (300 Dufferin Avenue), and the London Public Library – Jalna Branch (1119 Jalna Boulevard).
Comments or concerns can be directly sent to the project website or feel free to contact Michelle Morris, City of London, Tel: 519-661-2489 ext. 5806, Email: mmorris@london.ca or Felix Wong, WSP (Formerly Wood E&I Solutions Canada), Tel: 905-335-2353, Email: felix.wong@wsp.com. A Section 16 Order request can also be made to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks on the grounds of impacts to the constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty rights.
Notice of Study Completion – Windermere Road Improvements – Municipal
Class Environmental Assessment
The City of London has completed the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to identify intersection, active transportation, and transit improvements to the Windermere Road corridor between Western Road and Doon Drive (west leg). Accessibility, safety, and operational improvements along the corridor and intersections will be implemented to accommodate all modes of transportation (pedestrian, cyclists, transit vehicles and motorists) and users of all ages and abilities.
The study was completed in accordance with the requirements of Schedule ‘C’ projects as outlined in the Municipal Class EA document (2000, as amended in 2007, 2011 and 2015), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. An Environmental Study report (ESR) summarizing the study process and recommendations will be made available for public review for 30 calendar days from October 14, 2022 to November 14, 2022 on the City of London’s Get Involved website: https://getinvolved.london.ca/. A hardcopy of the ESR will also be available for review at the London Public Library – Masonville Branch – 30 N Centre Road, London, ON N5X 3W1 during regular hours and at the London City Hall – City Clerk’s Office 3rd Floor (300 Dufferin Ave) during regular hours of operation Monday to Friday.
Interested persons may provide written comments to the project team by November 14, 2022.
Erik Guil, C.E.T.
City of London
Tel: 519-661-2489 ext. 5467
Email: eguil@london.ca
Kevin Welker, P.Eng., Project Manager
Stantec Consulting Ltd.
Tel: 226-919-5979
Email: kevin.welker@stantec.com
In addition, a request may be made to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) for an order requiring a higher level of study (i.e., requiring an individual/comprehensive EA approval before being able to proceed), or that conditions be imposed (e.g., require further studies), only on the grounds that the requested order may prevent, mitigate, or remedy adverse impacts on constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty rights. Requests on other grounds will not be considered. Requests should include the requester contact information and full name for the ministry.
Requests should specify what kind of order is being requested (request for additional conditions or a request for an individual/comprehensive environmental assessment), how an order may prevent, mitigate, or remedy those potential adverse impacts on Aboriginal and treaty rights, and any information in support of the statements in the request. This will ensure that the ministry is able to efficiently begin reviewing the request. The request should be sent in writing or by email to:
Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
777 Bay Street, 5th Floor
Toronto ON, M7A 2J3
minster.mecp@ontario.ca
Director, Environmental Assessment Branch
Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
125 St. Clair Ave. W, 1st Floor
Toronto ON, M4V 1P5
EABDirector@ontario.ca
Requests should also be copied to the City of London by mail or by e-mail. Please visit the ministry’s website for more information on requests for orders under section 16 of the Environmental Assessment Act at: https://www.ontario.ca/page/class-environmental-assessments-section-16-order
All personal information included in your request to MECP such as name, address, telephone number and property location is collected under the authority of section 30 of the Environmental Assessment Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.18, and will be used to create a record that is available to the public unless you request that your personal information remain confidential.
Personal information collected from the direct written inquires to the project manager is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record and may be included in project documentation.
This notice first published on October 6, 2022.
CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
CIVIC BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
In November 2022, the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee will be addressing the matter of citizen appointments to represent the Municipal Council on various civic bodies for a term beginning in December 2022 and ending no later than November 14, 2026.
Residents of the City of London who are at least 18 years of age and interested in being considered for an appointment are asked to obtain, complete and return by no later than Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 4:30 p.m., an application form that is available on the City’s website at London.ca/boards-commissions; or by telephoning 519-661-2489 ext. 4599.
Audit Committee
The Member-at-Large shall have the designation of Chartered Accountant
Currently Meet – Meet 4 times annually on a Wednesday at 12:00 p.m.
Committee of Adjustment
Conducts public hearings and is the decision making authority on applications for minor variances and consents on properties.
Currently Meet - Every Thursday at 1:30 p.m.
Committee of Revision/Court of Revision
The committee is responsible for hearing complaints regarding municipal drainage charges and special assessments for local improvements such as sewers, sidewalks, curbs and gutters.
Currently Meet - As required at the call of the Chair
Covent Garden Market Corporation Board of Directors
Covent Garden Market shall strive to enhance the customer experience by providing a unique destination and establishing itself as a premier source for local, fresh and prepared food. To stimulate community pride through cultural values and activities and create an inclusive and diverse Downtown hub and to enhance economic development and be a model of success for the community of London.
Currently Meet - Last Friday of the month at 12:00 p.m. (Mar., April, June, Sept. and Dec.)
Eldon House
Eldon House is a community museum dedicated to the preservation, presentation and interpretation of London Ontario’s “oldest home,” through the lens of four generations of the Harris Family. Eldon House has a commitment to acquiring, conserving, researching, interpreting, promoting and exhibiting material culture that best illustrates the history of Eldon House and London, the Harris family, and the people who worked in the house from the period of 1834–1959. The heritage resources of Eldon House are held in the public trust and aim to provide meaningful and enriching engagement, serving a diverse audience of visitors. As well as education and research, the Museum interprets and promotes local, regional and national history.
Currently Meet - 3rd Wednesday of the month at 4:30 p.m.
London Police Services Board
The London Police Services Board (LPSB) guides the direction of policing in London. The LPSB also:
Approves the hiring and termination of employees;
- Guides the creation of business plans and monitors their progress;
- Recruits and appoints the Chief and Deputy Chiefs of Police;
- Determines the objectives and priorities of our police service;
- Participates in the bargaining process with the London Police Association.
Currently Meet - 3rd Thursday of the month at 9:00 a.m. and are full days. Also required is approximately 4 - 6 hours of reading material prior to the meeting.
London Public Library Board
An individual appointed to the Library Board must be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old, resident of London, not employed by the Library or the Municipality. Along with the governance, legal and fiscal roles, Library Board Trustees are expected to advocate for the Library, establishing the organization as an essential community service and critical infrastructure. The Library seeks a Board that reflects the demographics of the community and supports the Library’s Purpose and Values through their experience and expertise.
Currently Meet - 3rd or 4th Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m.
London Transit Commission
Commission oversight of the London Transit Commission, the City’s public transit provider.
Currently Meet - Last Wednesday of the month at 5:00 p.m.
Middlesex-London Health Unit Board
The Board provides governance and fiscal oversight of the Middlesex-London Health Unit, ensuring the provision of the health programs and services required by the Health Protection and Promotion Act.
Currently Meet - 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Plumbers' & Drain Layers' Examining Board
The members of the Plumbers' and Drain Layers' Examining Board must be either licensed plumbing contractors or master plumbers of not less than 10 years experience or qualified persons teaching the trade or calling of a plumber in a trade school of the Province of Ontario or in a technical school under the jurisdiction of a Board of Education in an Ontario municipality having a population of not less than 100,000
Currently Meet – At the call of the Chair
ALL LONDONERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE
City Council encourages applications for appointments to Civic bodies from persons from all of the communities of diverse cultural interests and backgrounds that constitute the whole of London with the aim of obtaining the broadest possible representation of multicultural interests and perspectives on such bodies. Applicants are encouraged to detail specific skills and qualifications and/or experience (ie. Marketing, human resources, finance etc.) that would contribute to the functionality of the board.
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.