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 in limited capacity 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. Please note that the majority of Elected Officials 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, including the provision of adequate physical distancing. 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
2The personal information collected on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, and will only be used to contact you for contact tracing purposes in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak at this facility. Whether or not used, you agree that the City of London can destroy your personal information after 21 days. In the event of an outbreak, the City of London may disclose your name and telephone number to the Middlesex London Health Unit for contact tracing purposes.
Questions about this collection should be addressed to the Manager, Records and Information Services at 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 18, 2021. 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, October 13, 2021. 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 17, 2021 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.
415 Oxford Street West - The purpose and effect of this Official Plan amendment to The London Plan is to add a Special Policy to the Neighbourhoods Place Type, for the subject site. This policy would permit residential buildings up to a maximum height of 8 storeys (12 storeys with bonusing) within 150 metres of the Oxford Street right-of-way. Residential buildings up to a maximum height up to 4 storeys would be permitted beyond 150 metres of Oxford Street West right-of-way. File: O-9335 Planner: J. Hall ext.7150
1 Commissioners Road East – The purpose and effect of this Official Plan and zoning change is to permit three mixed-use buildings with two, 8-storey mixed use buildings with at total of a total of 157 residential units and 826 m2 of non-residential gross floor area and parking spaces provided in underground and above-ground facilities. Possible amendment to the 1989 Official Plan to ADD a Specific Area Policy to permit mixed-use buildings with a maximum building height of 8-storeys (28 metres) and a maximum density of 233 units per hectare. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM an Office Special Provision (OF5(2)) Zone TO a Business District Commercial Special Provision Bonus (BDC(_)*B-_) Zone. Special provisions would identify the Commissioners Road East frontage as the front lot line; permit a minimum interior side yard setback of 0.8 metres, whereas 14 metres is required; permit a minimum rear yard depth of 4.4 metres, whereas 14 metres is required; a minimum parking rate of 1 space per residential unit, whereas 1.25 spaces per unit is required; and a minimum parking rate of 1 space per 20 square metres of non-residential gross floor area, whereas 1 per 15 square metres of gross floor area is required. The proposed bonus zone would permit a maximum building height of 8-storeys (28 metres) and a maximum mixed-use density of 233 units per hectare in return for eligible facilities, services, and matters, specifically affordable housing outlined in Section 19.4.4 of the 1989 Official Plan and policies 1638_ to 1655_ of The London Plan. File: O-9339/Z-9340. Planner: A.Riley ext.4579
14 Gideon Drive and 2012 Oxford Street West; located on the west side of Westdel Bourne, south of Oxford Street West; approx. 4.06 hectares (10.03acres) – REVISED NOTICE - The purpose and effect of this application is to consider a proposed draft plan of subdivision, Official Plan and zoning amendment to allow a residential subdivision consisting of low density single detached dwellings, medium density cluster dwellings, street townhouse dwellings, open space, and walkway, served by two (2) local streets. Draft Plan of Subdivision – Consideration of a proposed draft plan of subdivision and zoning amendment to allow 36 single detached lots; one (1) medium density residential blocks; (1) park block; 1) walkway block; two (2) road widening blocks; and three (3) reserve blocks, serviced by two (2) new local streets (Street A and Street B). Official Plan Amendment – Consideration of possible amendments to the (1989) Official Plan, including amendments to Schedule ‘A’ – Land Use Map to change the land use designations from: “Low Density Residential” to “Multi-Family, Medium Density Residential” for Block 37 on the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision. Zoning By-law Amendment - Consideration of an amendment to the zoning by-law to change the zoning from an Urban Reserve UR1 Zone to a Residential R1 (R1-2) Zone to permit single detached dwellings on lots with a minimum lot area of 300 square metres and minimum lot frontage of 9 metres; a Residential R6/Residential R8 (R6-5/R8-4) Zone to permit various forms of cluster housing including single detached, semi-detached, duplex, triplex, fourplex, townhouse, and stacked townhouse dwellings up to a maximum density of 35 units per hectare and maximum height of 12 metres; and such uses as apartment buildings, senior citizens apartment buildings, and continuum-of-care facilities up to a maximum density of 75 units, an Open Space OS1 Zone to permit such uses as conservation lands, conservation works, golf courses, public and private parks, recreational buildings associated with conservation lands and public parks, campgrounds and an Open Space OS5 Zone to permit conservation lands, conservation works, passive recreation uses which include hiking trails and multi-use pathways, and managed woodlots. The City may also consider applying holding provisions in the zoning to ensure adequate provision of municipal services, that a subdivision agreement or development agreement is entered into, and to ensure completion of noise assessment reports and implementation of mitigation measures for development in proximity to arterial roads. File: 39T-21501 / OZ-9295 Planner: S. Meksula ext.5349
Items not to be heard before 4:30 p.m.
584 Commissioners Road West – The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to permit two new stacked townhouse buildings with a total of 26 units (60 units per hectare(uph)): (1) a 3-storey, stacked townhouse building with 12 units situated close to the street; and (2) a 2-storey stacked townhouse building with 14 units situated toward the south and west property lines. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Residential R1 (R1-9) Zone TO a Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-7(_)) Zone. Special provisions for the Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-7(_)) Zone include a minimum front yard depth of 1.5m, and a minimum west interior side yard depth of 3.45m for units with windows on the side elevations for the building fronting Commissioners Road West only. The City may also consider a maximum front yard depth and other measures to ensure suitable development regulations for the site. File: Z-9357 Planner: B. Debbert ext.5345
Items not to be heard before 5:00 p.m.
Masonville Secondary Plan – The City of London has prepared a Secondary Plan for the lands in the Masonville Area, which are the lands generally surrounding the intersection of Richmond Street and Fanshawe Park Road, and along North Centre Road. The new Secondary Plan will be added to Chapter 20 and Schedule D of the 1989 Official Plan, and to policy 1565 and Map 7 in The London Plan as Official Plan Amendments. This Secondary Plan establishes a vision and policy framework to guide the future growth and development within the Masonville area, and provides more detailed guidance than the existing Official Plan policies. The final Masonville Secondary Plan has been prepared based on feedback received from the draft Secondary Plan, and will be presented to the Planning and Environment Committee for consideration and adoption at the time and place noted above. More information is available at https://getinvolved.london.ca/masonville1. File: O-8991 Planner: S.Wise ext.5887
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.
755-785 Wonderland Road South – The purpose and effect of this Official Plan and zoning change is to permit a kennel. Possible amendment to the 1989 Official Plan to ADD a Specific Area Policy to permit service uses. The intent is to align the 1989 Official Plan policies with The London Plan policies that will apply to the site. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Regional Shopping Area Special Provision (RSA2(2)) Zone TO a new Regional Shopping Area Special Provision (RSA2(_)) Zone to add Kennel as an additional permitted use to the existing range of uses. File: O-9409/Z-9410. Planner: C. Maton ext.5074
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.
1478 Westdel Bourne; located on the east side of Westdel Bourne, south of Oxford Street West (identified as Lots 1-39 and Blocks 40, 41 and 42 on a draft-approved plan of subdivision File No. 39T-20503) – City Council intends to consider removing the Holding (“h”) Provision from the zoning of the subject lands to allow development of a residential plan of subdivision. The purpose of the “h” provision 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 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. Council will consider removing the holding provision as it applies to these lands no earlier than November 16, 2021. File: H-9412 - Planner: L. Mottram ext.4866
1478 Westdel Bourne; portion of property located on the southeast corner of Westdel Bourne and future extension of Fountain Grass Drive (identified as Block 40 on a draft-approved plan of subdivision File No. 39T-20503) – City Council intends to consider removing the Holding (“h-54” and “h-209”) Provisions from the zoning of the subject lands to allow development of two low-rise apartment buildings permitted under the Residential R6/R8 Special Provision (R6-5(77)/R8-4(64)) Zone. The purpose of the h-54 provision is to ensure there are no land use conflicts between arterial roads and the proposed residential uses, the h-54 shall not be deleted until the owner agrees to implement all noise attenuation measures, recommended in noise assessment reports acceptable to the City of London. The purpose of the h-209 provision is to encourage building orientation towards public streets and public spaces, a site plan shall be approved and a development agreement shall be entered into which ensures that future development of the lands complies with the urban design policies identified in the Riverbend South Secondary Plan, to the satisfaction of the City of London. Council will consider removing the holding provision as it applies to these lands no earlier than November 16, 2021. File: H-9411 - Planner: L. Mottram ext.4866
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 Cathy Saunders, City Clerk, 519-661-2489 ext. 4937.
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 October 28, 2021, 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 Secretary - Treasurer, London Committee of Adjustment at 519-661-2489 ext. 4988 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.137/21 - 585-589 Oxford Street East, PLAN 188E LOT 12 PT LOT 13, south side of Oxford Street East, west of Adelaide Street North. To permit an eat-in restaurant expansion. To permit an eat-in restaurant gross floor area of 649.9m2 whereas a maximum of 300m2 is permitted.
1:30 p.m. – A.138/21 - 3600 Isaac Court, PLAN 33M663 LOT 15, east side of Isaac Court, south of Clayton Walk. To permit a rear deck. To permit a deck projection of 4.9m into the required rear yard, whereas a maximum projection of 3.0m is permitted.
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1:30 p.m. – A.139/21 - 454 St. James Street, PLAN 216 PT LOT 50, north side of St. James Street, east of Thornton Avenue. To permit a rear addition. To permit an east interior side yard setback of 2.0m, whereas a minimum of 3.0m is 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 London Consent Authority will be considering the following application for consent no earlier than Comments Due By: October 14, 2021
B.028/21 – 492 Hill Street - Request to sever approximately 402.6m2 of surplus lands from the CN Rail corridor to consolidate with 492 Hill Street, for the purpose of maintaining the existing non-conforming industrial use. Planner: M. Wu ext.5924
B.027/21 – 497 Grey Street - Request to sever approximately 420m2 of surplus lands from the CN Rail corridor to consolidate with 497 Grey Street, for the purpose of maintaining the existing non-conforming manufacturing use. Planner: M. Wu ext.5924
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 Intention to Designate Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of The Corporation of the City of London intends to designate as a property of cultural heritage value or interest the following property in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990:
46 Bruce Street
Publication Date
September 30, 2021
Last Date for Objection
October 31, 2021
Built in 1895, the dwelling on the property at 46 Bruce Street is a one-and-a-half storey Queen Anne Revival side hall plan cottage with an asphalt hipped roof and projecting front gable. Located within the Wortley Village-Old South heritage Conservation District, it is important in supporting and maintaining the character of the area.
The dwelling is constructed of buff brick and its south (front) elevation is accentuated with two string courses of rusticated buff brick. The rusticated buff brick is applied in an alternating pattern forming the voussoirs of the arched front window.
The projecting front gable includes a concentration of decorative wood details within the bargeboard and gable - carved wood corbels, a pair of awning windows separated by a mullion, wood shingle imbrication, and applied liner and round medallion detailing in the bargeboard. The gable peak also includes a concentration of round medallions arranged in a four-by-four pattern in a diamond shape, flanked by two wood carved sunbursts. The stained-glass design above the doors, incorporates the municipal address “46” into the centre of its design.
The full statement explaining the cultural heritage value or interest and a description of the heritage attributes of the property can be seen in or obtained from the Office of the City Clerk by phoning 519-661-CITY (2489) ext. 0916 or by e-mailing docservices@london.ca. Any person who objects to an intended designation must, within thirty days after the date of publication, serve on the City Clerk a notice of objection in writing, setting out the reason for the objection and all relevant facts. The Ontario Heritage Act provides that where a notice of objection has been served, the Council shall consider the objection and decide whether to proceed with designation.
DATED at London, Ontario on September 30, 2021
Catharine Saunders, City Clerk
Notice of Public Information Centre (PIC) No.1:
Adelaide Wastewater Treatment Plant
Climate Change Resiliency Class Environmental Assessment
PIC Date: Wednesday, October 6, 2021 – 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm (virtual)
The City of London (the City) is undertaking a Schedule B Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to identify the preferred solution for flood protection and climate change resiliency at the Adelaide Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Background:
In April 2019, the City declared a climate emergency to deepen its commitment to protecting its economy, ecosystems, and communities from climate change through adaptation and mitigation initiatives.
The City secured federal funding through the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund for this project, as well as for climate change resiliency improvements at the Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant.
This project seeks to identify a preferred flood protection approach to improve asset resilience, enhance treatment capabilities, and improve plant safety. Potential approaches include a flood barrier, an effluent pumping station, and other upgrades to protect these critical infrastructure assets and reduce the environmental impacts of flooding.
PIC Event Details:
To register for this virtual PIC, please visit the project’s Get Involved page at getinvolved.london.ca/adelaide-climate-change. The PIC will present some of the key opportunities, challenges, and constraints of the project. Additionally, the PIC will provide opportunity for the public and interested parties to offer input and identify any concerns or local information to support the Class EA process. Following the event, a recording of the PIC presentation will be made available on the Get Involved page.
Project Page:
For the most up-to-date information, including project updates, please visit: www.london.ca/projects/adelaide-wastewater-treatment-plant-climate-change-resiliency-environmental-assessment
Your input is important:
The City wants to hear from you. This Class EA would be incomplete if it does not consider the needs of the City’s residents, neighbours, and stakeholders. If you would like to ask a question, make a comment, or add your name to the contact list, please visit the Get Involved page at getinvolved.london.ca/adelaide-climate-change or contact either the City or Consultant Project Manager:
City Project Manager:
Marcy McKillop, P.Eng.
Environmental Services Engineer
Wastewater Treatment Operations
(519) 661-2489 ext. 4976
mmckillop@london.ca
Consultant Project Manager:
Stephen Braun, P.Eng.
Senior Water Resources Engineer
Matrix Solutions Inc.
(289) 323-0975
sbraun@matrix-solutions.com
This document is available in accessible formats, including electronic formats, large-print formats, and/or audio formats. Please contact the City Project Manager to submit your request.
Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Process:
This project is being undertaken in accordance with the Municipal Class EA process (MEA, 2000 as amended in 2007, 2011, and 2015). Results will be documented in an EA, which will be submitted to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks for review. At that time, the public, Indigenous communities, and other interested persons will be informed when and where the EA can be reviewed. For details on this process, please refer to the Municipal Class EA website (www.municipalclassea.ca) or contact the City Project Manager.
Thank you in advance for your participation and contribution to the planning process that will impact your life in the City of London in a meaningful way. We look forward to working with you towards building a more sustainable and resilient city.
Please note that comments received will be maintained for reference throughout the project and will become part of the public record. Under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Environmental Assessment Act, any personal information such as name, address, and telephone number included in a submission will become part of the public record unless the comments specifically requests that such personal details not be included in the public record.
Notice of Public Information Centre (PIC) No.1:
Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant
Climate Change Resiliency Class Environmental Assessment
PIC Date: Thursday, October 7, 2021 – 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm (virtual)
The City of London (the City) is undertaking a Schedule B Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to identify the preferred solution for flood protection and climate change resiliency at the Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Background:
In April 2019, the City declared a climate emergency to deepen its commitment to protecting its economy, ecosystems, and communities from climate change through adaptation and mitigation initiatives.
The City secured federal funding through the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund for this project, as well as for climate change resiliency improvements at the Adelaide Wastewater Treatment Plant.
This project seeks to identify a preferred flood protection approach to improve asset resilience, enhance treatment capabilities, and improve plant safety. Potential approaches include a flood barrier, an effluent pumping station, and other upgrades to protect these critical infrastructure assets and reduce the environmental impacts of flooding.
PIC Event Details:
To register for this virtual PIC, please visit the project’s Get Involved page at getinvolved.london.ca/greenway-climate-change. The PIC will present some of the key opportunities, challenges, and constraints of the project. Additionally, the PIC will provide opportunity for the public and interested parties to offer input and identify any concerns or local information to support the Class EA process. Following the event, a recording of the PIC presentation will be made available on the Get Involved page.
Project Page:
For the most up-to-date information, including project updates, please visit: www.london.ca/projects/greenway-wastewater-treatment-plant-climate-change-resiliency-environmental-assessment
Your input is important:
The City wants to hear from you. This Class EA would be incomplete if it does not consider the needs of the City’s residents, neighbours, and stakeholders. If you would like to ask a question, make a comment, or add your name to the contact list, please visit the Get Involved page at getinvolved.london.ca/greenway-climate-change or contact either the City or Consultant Project Manager:
City Project Manager:
Marcy McKillop, P.Eng.
Environmental Services Engineer
Wastewater Treatment Operations
(519) 661-2489 ext. 4976
mmckillop@london.ca
Consultant Project Manager:
Stephen Braun, P.Eng.
Senior Water Resources Engineer
Matrix Solutions Inc.
(289) 323-0975
sbraun@matrix-solutions.com
This document is available in accessible formats, including electronic formats, large-print formats, and/or audio formats. Please contact the City Project Manager to submit your request.
Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Process:
This project is being undertaken in accordance with the Municipal Class EA process (MEA, 2000 as amended in 2007, 2011, and 2015). Results will be documented in an EA, which will be submitted to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks for review. At that time, the public, Indigenous communities, and other interested persons will be informed when and where the EA can be reviewed. For details on this process, please refer to the Municipal Class EA website (www.municipalclassea.ca) or contact the City Project Manager.
Thank you in advance for your participation and contribution to the planning process that will impact your life in the City of London in a meaningful way. We look forward to working with you towards building a more sustainable and resilient city.
Please note that comments received will be maintained for reference throughout the project and will become part of the public record. Under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Environmental Assessment Act, any personal information such as name, address, and telephone number included in a submission will become part of the public record unless the comments specifically requests that such personal details not be included in the public record.
Notice of Public Information Centre No.1
Biosolids Management Master Plan
The City of London (the City) is updating its Biosolids Management Master Plan (the Master Plan) to ensure the City’s biosolids are managed in a way that is sustainable, protects our environment, and has the capacity to handle the City’s growing population.
Study Area:
There are wastewater treatment facilities in every area of London, so this Master Plan will consider the entire city. How we manage the biosolids generated as part of the wastewater treatment process impacts all City residents and has the potential to affect our environment. Your feedback is an important part of the master planning process.
What are the Goals of this Study:
The Master Plan will look at how the City is currently managing and treating biosolids at our Wastewater Treatment Plants and guide how we will continue to meet the demands of our growing community over the next 30 years. The key focus is to develop a plan that ensures we respond to future population growth in a sustainable manner that protects the environment, while minimizing the financial and other potential nuisance impacts on the City’s residents.
Public Information Centre – event details
A virtual Public Information Centre (PIC) will be available for viewing by the public starting Thursday, October 7 at 8:00 a.m. and will be available for a period of 28 days. This PIC will provide an overview of the City’s current approach to managing biosolids, as well as the evaluation process that will be used to select the preferred strategy for future biosolids management. The next PIC, forecasted for winter 2021, will provide a preliminary evaluation of alternative strategies. The link to view the interactive open house as well as supplementary materials will be available at the project’s Get Involved page at https://getinvolved.london.ca/biosolids
Study Webpage:
For the most up-to-date information related to the Biosolids Management Master Plan, please refer to the study webpage: https://london.ca/projects/biosolids-management-master-plan
Here you will find updates regarding the status of this study, the dates of upcoming public engagement opportunities, background information, reports, figures and other material for your consideration. The study webpage also has a feedback form where you can submit your comments, questions or concerns at any time.
Get Involved:
The City wants to hear from you. This Master Plan would not be complete if it does not consider the needs of all of the City’s residents and neighbours. If you would like to ask a question, make a comment or add your name to the contact list to receive updates, please visit the project’s Get Involved page at https://getinvolved.london.ca/biosolids or contact the City of London Project Manager, or the City’s Consultant, either through the study webpage or through your preferred means of communication:
City of London Project Manager:
Environmental Services Engineer
Wastewater Treatment Operations
519-661-2489 (x 2661)
Email: kjmurray@london.ca
City’s Consultant:
Jillian Schmitter, P. Eng.
Jacobs Engineering Group
519-514-1622
Jillian.Schmitter@jacobs.com
Please also watch the study webpage for future public engagement opportunities and study updates.
Municipal Class EA Process:
This study is being undertaken in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process (MEA, 2000 as amended in 2007, 2011, and 2015). For details on this process, please refer to https://www.municipalclassea.ca/index.html or contact the City Project Manager listed above.
Thank you in advance for your participation and contribution to this important planning process that will impact the City of London for many years to come. We look forward to working with you to build a more sustainable and environmentally responsible city. Please note that comments received will be maintained for reference throughout the project and will become part of the public record. Under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Environmental Assessment Act, any personal information such as name, address, and telephone number included in a submission will become part of the public record unless the comments specifically requests that such personal details not be included in the public record.