Planning and Environment Committee

Report

The 10th Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee
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2021 Meeting - Virtual Meeting during the COVID-19 Emergency
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PRESENT:
  • Councillors P. Squire (Chair),
  • S. Lewis,
  • S. Lehman,
  • A. Hopkins,
  • S. Hillier,
  • and Mayor E. Holder
ALSO PRESENT:
  • H. Lysynski, M. Ribera and C. Saunders

    Remote Attendance:  Councillor M. van Holst; I. Abushehada, J. Adema, A. Anderson, G. Barrett, S. Chambers, L. Davies Snyder, B. Debbert, I. de Ceuster, P. di Losa, M. Feldberg, J. Hall, P. Kokkoros, G. Kotsifas, J. Lee, H. McNeely, L. McNiven, B. Page, C. Parker, M. Pease, M. Schulthess, B. Somers, J. Stanford, M. Tomazincic, M. Vivian and S. Wise

    The meeting is called to order at 4:00 PM, with Councillor P. Squire in the Chair, Councillor S. Lewis and S. Lehman present and all other Members participating by remote attendance


That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That Items 2.3 to 2.13, inclusive, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (5)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, P. Squire, and A. Hopkins
    Absent: (1)E. Holder


    Motion Passed (5 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Economic Services & Support, the following actions be taken with respect to amending Community Improvement Plans to add performance measures and indicators of success:


    a) the staff report dated June 21, 2021 entitled "SoHo, Hamilton Road and Lambeth Community Improvement Plans - Performance Measures and Indicators of Success", with respect to potential changes to the Lambeth, SoHo, and the Hamilton Road CIPs’ financial incentives programs. These programs are the Tax Grant (SoHo), Façade Improvement Loan (Lambeth, Hamilton Road, and SoHo), the Upgrade to Building Code Loan (Hamilton Road and SoHo), and the Forgivable Loans to Upgrade to Building Code and Façade Improvement Loans (Hamilton Road) for BE RECEIVED for information; and,


    b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to circulate the staff report noted in a) above, for public review; 

    it being noted that input received through the circulation of the report will assist in informing a recommendation on changes to the grant and loan programs that will be presented at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee. (2021-D19)




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the draft Argyle Core Area Community Improvement Plan (CIP):

    a) the draft Argyle Core Area Community Improvement Plan appended to the staff report dated June 21, 2021, BE RECEIVED:

    b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to circulate the draft Argyle Core Area Community Improvement Plan, noted in a) above, to receive public input from the Argyle Business Improvement Area, Argyle Community Association, the London Small Business Centre, the Urban League of London, all City Advisory Committees and stakeholders who have participated in the process to date and post the draft Plan on the City’s Get Involved webpage; and,

    c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back with any recommended revisions to the draft Plan resulting from the public input received, to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee for consideration.   (2021-D19)




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the background report, including draft proposed London Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to implement directions contained in the Council-approved Urban Agriculture Strategy appended to the staff report dated June 21 2021, BE CIRCULATED for public review and comment in advance of a public participation meeting to be scheduled at a later date. (2021-D09)




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Drewlo Holdings Inc., for the subdivision of land over Concession 1, Part of Lots 15 and 16, situated east of Highbury Avenue North, southwest of Meadowgate Boulevard and north of Bradley Avenue:

     

    a) the Special Provisions, to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Drewlo Holdings Inc. for the Summerside Subdivision, Phase 17 (39T-92020_17) appended to the staff report dated June 21, 2021 as Appendix “A”, BE APPROVED;


    b) the Applicant BE ADVISED that Development Finance has summarized the claims and revenues appended to the staff report dated June 21, 2021 as Appendix “B”;


    c) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated June 21, 2021 as as Appendix “C”; and,


    d) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute this Agreement, any amending agreements and all documents required to fulfill its conditions. (2021-D12)




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Vista Wood Estates Ltd. for the subdivision relating to a portion of the property located on the southwest corner of Wonderland Road North and Sunningdale Road West (formerly 751 Fanshawe Park Road West):


    a) the Special Provisions, to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Vista Wood Estates Ltd. for the Vista Wood Subdivision, Phase 3 (39T-03505_3) appended to the staff report dated June 21, 2021 as Appendix “A”, BE APPROVED;

     

    b) the Applicant BE ADVISED that Development Finance has summarized the claims and revenues appended to the staff report dated June 21, 2021 Appendix “B”;

     

    c) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated June 21, 2021 as Appendix “C”; and,


    d) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute this Agreement, any amending agreements and all documents required to fulfil its conditions. (2021-D12)




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Sunningdale Golf and Country Ltd., for the subdivision of land legally described as RCP 1028 PT Lot 16 RP 33R13891, PT Part 1 RP 33R16774 Parts 3 to 10 IRREG), municipally known as 600 Sunningdale Road West, located on the south side Sunningdale Road West, between Wonderland Road North and Richmond Street:

     

    a) the Special Provisions, to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Sunningdale Golf and Country Ltd. for the Sunningdale Court Subdivision, Phase 1 (39T-18501_1) appended to the staff report dated June 21, 2021 as Appendix “A”, BE APPROVED;

     

    b) the Applicant BE ADVISED that Development Finance has summarized the claims and revenues appended to the staff report dated June 21, 2021 as Appendix “B”;

     

    c) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated June 21, 2021 as Appendix “C”, noting the Capital Budget adjustments; and,

     

    d) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute this Agreement, any amending agreements and all documents required to fulfill its conditions. (2021-D12)




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and JNF Group Inc., for the subdivision municipally known as 355 Marconi Boulevard:

     

    a) the Special Provisions, to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and JNF Group Inc. for the Marconi Subdivision, (39T-20501) appended to the staff report dated June 21, 2021 as Appendix “A”, BE APPROVED;

     

    b) the Applicant BE ADVISED that Development Finance has summarized the claims and revenues appended to the staff report dated June 21, 2021 Appendix “B”; and,

     

    c) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute this Agreement, any amending agreements and all documents required to fulfill its conditions. (2021-D12)




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Drewlo Holdings Inc. for the subdivision relating to the lands located on the east side of Jackson Road between Commissioners Road East and Bradley Avenue, municipally known as 1635 Commissioners Road East and 2624 Jackson Road:

     

    a) the Special Provisions, to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Drewlo Holdings Inc. for the Parker Jackson Subdivision, Phase 1 (39T-06507_1) appended to the staff report dated June 21, 2021 as Appendix “A”, BE APPROVED;

     

    b) the Applicant BE ADVISED that Development Finance has summarized the claims and revenues appended to the staff report dated June 21, 2021 Appendix “B”;

     

    c) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated June 21, 2021 Appendix “C”; and,

     

    d) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute this Agreement, any amending agreements and all documents required to fulfil its conditions. (2021-D12)




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with respect to the application by Kenmore Homes (London) Inc., the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated June 21, 2021 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 6, 2021 to exempt Block 95, Plan 33M-733 from the Part-Lot Control provisions of Subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, for a period not exceeding three (3) years. (2021-D25)




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by 2560334 Ontario Ltd. (York Developments), relating to a portion of the property located at 135 Villagewalk Boulevard, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated June 21, 2021 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 6, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning on a portion of the subject lands FROM a Holding Business District Commercial Special Provision (h*h-99*BDC(25)) Zone TO a Business District Commercial Special Provision (BDC(25)) Zone to remove the “h and h-99” holding provisions. (2021-D09)




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That the Building Division Monthly Report for April, 2021 BE RECEIVED for information.  (2021-A23)




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Lehman
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the staff report dated June 21, 2021 entitled "ReThink Zoning - Update Report and Background Papers", BE RECEIVED for information. (2021-D09)


    Yeas: (5)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, P. Squire, and A. Hopkins
    Absent: (1)E. Holder


    Motion Passed (5 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the following actions be taken with respect to updating the Development Memorandum of Understanding between The Corporation of the City of London and the Upper Thames Conservation Authority with respect to plan review services:

    a) the proposed updated Development Memorandum of Understanding (DMOU) between The Corporation of the City of London and the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority BE APPROVED substantially in the form appended to the staff report dated June 21, 2021 as Appendix “A”;

    b) subject to the approval of a) above, the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary to finalize the DMOU noted in a) above, including, potential revisions resulting from discussions between the two parties that relate to improved level of service that reduces duplication of actions and incorporates the pillars of continuous improvement; and,

    c) subject to the approval of a) and b) above, the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development BE DELEGATED the authority to execute the final DMOU noted in a) above, and make any further revisions that may be necessary to reflect legislative and/or regulation changes and amendments in response to Municipal Council’s direction on planning related matters, or to recognize resource constraints.   (2021-E20)


    Yeas: (5)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, E. Holder, and P. Squire
    Nays: (1)A. Hopkins


    Motion Passed (5 to 1)

    Additional Votes:


  • Moved by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:S. Hillier

    That the staff report dated June 21, 2021 entitled "Memorandum of Understanding for Development and/or Planning Act Application Review between The Corporation of the City of London and Upper Thames River Conservation Authority" BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to obtain comments from the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority with respect to this matter and to report back to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee, with the results of the consultation.


    Yeas: (2)S. Hillier, and A. Hopkins
    Nays: (4)S. Lewis, S. Lehman, E. Holder, and P. Squire


    Motion Failed (2 to 4)
  • Moved by:S. Hillier
    Seconded by:E. Holder

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by 2781033 Ontario Inc., relating to the property located at 915-919 Commissioners Road East, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated June 21, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 6, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity to the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Restricted Office/Highway Service Commercial (RO2/HS) Zone TO a Restricted Office Special Provision/Highway Service Commercial Special Provision (RO2(_)/HS(_)) Zone;

     

    it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding these matters;

    it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves these applications for the following reasons:

    • the recommended amendment to Zoning By-law Z.-1 is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) which encourages the following: accommodating an appropriate range and mix of employment; promoting economic development and competitiveness; supporting long-term economic prosperity; promoting the vitality and regeneration of settlement areas; supporting energy conservation, improved air quality, reduced greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) and climate change adaptation; and, supporting and promoting intensification and redevelopment to utilize existing services;
    • the recommended amendment to Zoning B-law Z.-1 conforms to the Auto-Oriented Commercial Corridor policies of the 1989 Official Plan;
    • the recommended amendment to Zoning B-law Z.-1 conforms to the in-force policies of the Commercial Industrial Place Type of The London Plan;
    • the use of an existing developed site supports Council’s commitment to reducing and mitigating climate change by making efficient use of existing infrastructure and by focusing intensification and growth in already-developed areas;
    • the subject lands are an appropriate location for a small-scale retail use and a reduction in required parking. The recommended amendments are consistent with and appropriate for the site and context and will support opportunities for economic activity and employment. (2021-D09)


    Yeas: (6)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, E. Holder, P. Squire, and A. Hopkins


    Motion Passed (6 to 0)

    Additional Votes:


  • Moved by:S. Lehman
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    Motion to open the public participation meeting.


    Yeas: (6)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, E. Holder, P. Squire, and A. Hopkins


    Motion Passed (6 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Hillier
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    Motion to close the public participation meeting.


    Yeas: (6)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, E. Holder, P. Squire, and A. Hopkins


    Motion Passed (6 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with respect to the application of Farhi Holdings Corporation, relating to the property located at 193 Queens Avenue, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated June 21, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 6, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the 1989 Official Plan for the City of London (1989)), to change the zoning of the subject property from a Holding Downtown Area (h-3*DA1*D350) Zone and a Holding Downtown Area (h-3*DA2*D350) Zone TO a Holding Downtown Area/Temporary (h-3*DA1*D350/T-_) Zone and a Holding Downtown Area/Temporary (h-3*DA2*D350/T-_) Zone;

    it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding these matters;

    it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves these applications for the following reasons:

    • the recommended amendment is consistent with the PPS, 2020 as it ensures that sufficient parking is provided in the Downtown, promoting economic development by supporting existing economic activities and businesses that currently rely on this parking supply for workers;
    • the recommended amendment conforms to the 1989 Official Plan, including but not limited to, the Temporary Use By-law Policies;
    • the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to, the Temporary Use Provisions;
    • the recommended Temporary Use (T-_) Zone does not compromise the ability to achieve the long-term goals of Our Move Forward: London’s Downtown Plan;
    • the recommended amendment is appropriate to help maintain an adequate supply of parking to service businesses in the Downtown pending the gradual transition away from the use of surface commercial parking lots as transit ridership increases and as alternative parking spaces are provided;
    • the recommended amendment supports the intent of the Downtown Parking Strategy; and,
    • the parking lot has existed for several years and has achieved a measure of compatibility with the surrounding land uses. (2021-D09)


    Yeas: (5)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, E. Holder, and P. Squire
    Nays: (1)A. Hopkins


    Motion Passed (5 to 1)

    Additional Votes:


  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    Motion to open the public participation meeting.


    Yeas: (6)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, E. Holder, P. Squire, and A. Hopkins


    Motion Passed (6 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Lehman
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    Motion to close the public participation meeting.


    Yeas: (6)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, E. Holder, P. Squire, and A. Hopkins


    Motion Passed (6 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Lehman
    Seconded by:E. Holder

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with respect to the application by Stoney Creek Commercial Centre c/o York Developments, relating to the property located at 1810, 1820, 1840 and 1850 Adelaide Street North, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated June 21, 2021 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 6, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Neighbourhood Shopping Area (NSA1/NSA2/NSA5) Zone TO a Neighbourhood Shopping Area Special Provision (NSA1/NSA2/NSA4(_)/NSA5) Zone;

     

    it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding these matters;

    it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves these applications for the following reasons:

    • the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020, which encourages the regeneration of settlement areas by accommodating employment to meet long-term needs. The amendment also supports long-term economic prosperity by promoting economic development that takes into account the needs of existing and future businesses;
    • the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force polices of the 1989 Official Plan, including but not limited to the Neighbourhood Commercial Node designation;
    • the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force polices of The London Plan, including but not limited to the Shopping Area Place Type; and,
    • the recommendation amendment implements an appropriate intensity for the site which is compatible with the surrounding area and facilitates the viability of the commercial area for current and future uses. (2021-D09)


    Yeas: (6)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, E. Holder, P. Squire, and A. Hopkins


    Motion Passed (6 to 0)

    Additional Votes:


  • Moved by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    Motion to open the public participation meeting.


    Yeas: (6)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, E. Holder, P. Squire, and A. Hopkins


    Motion Passed (6 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Lehman
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    Motion to close the public participation meeting.


    Yeas: (6)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, E. Holder, P. Squire, and A. Hopkins


    Motion Passed (6 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Hillier
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning & Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by 21816121 Ontario Inc., relating to the property located at 1146-1156 Byron Baseline Road:

    a) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that issues were raised relating to the development agreement at the public meeting with respect to the application for Site Plan Approval to facilitate the construction of the proposed residential development; and,

    b) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that Council expressed concerns with respect to the Site Plan Application relating to the following:

    • the proximity of the proposed three storey building to the neighbouring properties;
    • potential lighting impacts on neighbouring properties;
    • privacy; and,
    • parking concerns;

    c) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that Council supports the Site Plan Application;

    it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the staff presentation with respect to these matters;

     

    it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding these matters;

    it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves these applications for the following reasons:

    • the Site Plan, as proposed, is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020, as it provides for development within an existing settlement area and provides for an appropriate range of residential uses within the neighbourhood;
    • the proposed Site Plan conforms to the policies of the Neighbourhoods Place Type and all other applicable policies of The London Plan;
    • the proposed Site Plan conforms to the policies of the Low Density Residential designation of the 1989 Official Plan;
    • the proposed Site Plan conforms to the regulations of the Z.-1 Zoning By-law; and,
    • the proposed Site Plan meets the requirements of the Site Plan Control By-law. (2021-D11)


    Yeas: (6)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, E. Holder, P. Squire, and A. Hopkins


    Motion Passed (6 to 0)

    Additional Votes:


  • Moved by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    Motion to open the public participation meeting.


    Yeas: (6)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, E. Holder, P. Squire, and A. Hopkins


    Motion Passed (6 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Lehman
    Seconded by:S. Hillier

    Motion to close the public participation meeting.


    Yeas: (6)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, E. Holder, P. Squire, and A. Hopkins


    Motion Passed (6 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Hillier

    That the request for delegation status with respect to the heritage and planning applications relating to the properties located at 183 and 197 Anne Street BE REFERRED to the public participation meeting to be held at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee regarding these matters;

    it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to these matters:

    • a request for delegation status from A-M. Valastro;
    • the evaluation of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest for the property located at 183 Ann Street;
    • the evaluation of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest for the property located at 179 Ann Street; and,
    • a request for delegation status dated June 17, 2021, from A Soufan, York Developments. (2021-R01)


    Yeas: (5)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, E. Holder, and P. Squire
    Nays: (1)A. Hopkins


    Motion Passed (5 to 1)
  • Moved by:E. Holder
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment, from its meeting held on June 2, 2021:

     

    a)  clause 2.1 BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for consideration; it being noted that clause 2.1 reads as follows:

     

    "That the City of London Municipal Council BE ASKED to request that the Government of Ontario place an interim cap of 2.5 megatonnes per year on the greenhouse gas pollution from Ontario’s gas-fire power plants and develop and implement a plan to phase-out all gas-fired electricity generation by 2030 to help Ontario and the City of London meet their climate targets; it being noted that 28 other municipalities have previously made this request of the provincial government; it being further noted that the presentation, as appended to the Agenda and a verbal delegation from J. Gibbons, Ontario Clean Air Alliance, with respect to Ontario's Growing Climate Crisis, were received."; and,

     

    b)  clauses 1.1, 3.1 to 3.4, inclusive, 4.1 and 4.2, inclusive, BE RECEIVED for information.


    Yeas: (6)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, E. Holder, P. Squire, and A. Hopkins


    Motion Passed (6 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 6th Report of the London Adviosry Committee on Heritage, from its meeting held on June 9, 2021:

    a)  the following actions be taken with respect to the Arva Pumping Station to the Notice of Study Commencement and Resident Townhall, dated June 5, 2021, from S. Romano, City of London and J. Haasen, AECOM Canada Ltd., the Final Report, dated April 2021, from AECOM Canada Ltd., the Cultural Heritage Report, dated May 2021, from AECOM Canada Ltd. and the presentation, dated June 9, 2021, from T. Jenkins, AECOM Canada Ltd., related to the Huron Street Transmission Main Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Master Plan:

    i)    the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the London Advisory Committee on the Heritage supports the cultural heritage mitigation measures presented in the above-noted documents; and,

    ii)     the above-noted documents and the verbal presentation from T. Jenkins, AECOM Canada Ltd., BE RECEIVED;

     

    b)  the following actions be taken with respect to the Notice of Planning Application, dated May 19, 2021, from I. de Ceuster, Planner I, with respect to a Zoning By-law Amendment, related to the property located at 496 Dundas Street and the Heritage Impact Assessment, dated December 15, 2020, from MHBC with respect to the property located at 496 Dundas Street:

    i) I. de Ceuster, Planner I, BE ADVISED that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage is satisfied with the research, assessment and conclusion of the above-noted Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) for the property located at 496 Dundas Street and supports the mitigation and conservation recommendations within the HIA; and,
    ii) the above-noted documents BE RECEIVED;

     

    c)  the following actions be taken with respect to the Public Meeting Notice, dated May 12, 2021, from B. Debbert, Senior Planner, with respect to a Zoning By-law Amendment related to the properties located at 1634-1656 Hyde Park Road and other properties:

    i)     B. Debbert, Senior Planner, BE ADVISED that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage believes that this project is a good example of heritage conservation as part of a development application; and,

    ii)     the above-noted Public Meeting Notice, BE RECEIVED;

     

    d)  on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, seeking retroactive approval for the removal and replacement of the windows and front door on the heritage designated property located at 827 Elias Street, within the Old East Heritage Conservation District, BE REFUSED;

     

    e)  on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking approval and retroactive approval for alterations to the heritage designated property located at 330 St James Street, in the Bishop Hellmuth Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED with the following terms and conditions:
    • the porch skirt be painted to minimize the plastic and faux wood appearance of the material;
    • the property owner be encouraged to plant and maintain vegetation, such as coniferous shrubs, to minimize the visibility of the porch skirt; and,
    • the Heritage Alteration Permit be displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed;

     

    f)  on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, seeking approval to alter the heritage designated property located at 2096 Wonderland Road North BE PERMITTED with the following terms and conditions:
    · prior to any alteration or construction, full documentation of the building including photo-documentation and a set of as-built drawings be provided to the City;
    · prior to any alteration or construction, Heritage Planning Staff be consulted and the following details be provided:
    o double hung vinyl replacement windows with simulated divided lites to be installed throughout, and replicate current muntin patterning;
    o vinyl replacement entry door surround with simulated divided lites to be installed, and replicate current surround details and muntin patterning; and,
    o proposed fieldstone finish for the exterior surface of exposed new concrete foundation walls and on the new concrete entry porch and steps;
    · prior to building permit approval, an addendum to the Conservation Plan be submitted, to the satisfaction of the City, which includes:
    o a monitoring program; and,
    o a detailed strategy to conserve the chimneys;
    · direction be given to the Site Plan Approval Authority that the following clauses be added to the Development Agreement (DA) for Site Plan Approval (SPA20-022):
    o during pre-construction, construction, and post-construction activity, the assessment, stabilization, bracing, and monitoring of the building must be consistent with the Conservation Plan prepared by a+LiNK Architecture Inc. (dated March 26, 2021);
    o if the building or any of the identified heritage attributes are accidentally damaged during the raising and final setting onto the new foundation, or during ongoing construction of the surrounding townhouse development, construction will cease immediately, and the City will be notified; qualified experts will be contacted to conduct an assessment of the damage and determine an appropriate course of action; damaged heritage attributes will be assessed to determine if repairs can be made; if repairs are possible, the applicant will retain, at their cost, the appropriate professionals to conduct repairs; if repairs to damaged heritage attributes are not possible, the applicant will replace the heritage attribute in kind, at their cost, based on information contained in the as-built drawings and photographs; if irreparable damage is done to the building or heritage attributes, such that none can be salvaged, the applicant will reconstruct the building with sympathetic materials; this shall include using salvaged buff bricks or appropriate new materials from other sources and reconstructing heritage attributes identified in the designating by-law; reconstruction will be based on the as-built drawings and photographs of the building and heritage attributes; should this situation occur, reconstruction plans will be prepared for the City’s review and approval; and,
    o the applicant will provide the City with a security in the form of an irrevocable Letter of Credit, in order to secure the applicant’s obligations related to the heritage alteration permit (HAP21-031-L); the amount of the Letter of Credit is the full estimated cost for raising and holding the building, demolition of the existing foundation and construction of the new foundation; the Letter of Credit will be released when the applicant has completed the work outlined in the heritage alteration permit to the satisfaction of the City; and,
    · the Heritage Alteration Permit shall be displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed;
    it being noted that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) appreciates the efforts of the developer and the City of London staff to come to a solution for this project and the LACH supports the reuse of materials of the existing property in the new development; and,

     

    g)   clauses 1.1, 3.1 to 3.7, inclusive, 3.9, 4.1 and 5.4 BE RECEIVED for information.


    Yeas: (6)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, E. Holder, P. Squire, and A. Hopkins


    Motion Passed (6 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Lehman
    Seconded by:E. Holder

    That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on June 17, 2021:

     

    a)  the following recommendations of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee, with respect to the Advisory Committee Review and draft Terms of Reference Report dated May 17, 2021, BE PROVIDED to the Governance Working Group for consideration:

    i) the reduction in membership to 19 is supported;

    ii) quorum as a requirement for committee business be maintained;

    iii) the existing Terms of Reference be maintained with one alteration highlighted below:

    Add to the existing mandate:

    “to provide advice on any global (e.g climate change), regional or local issue related to the long-term sustainability of the Natural Heritage System.”;

    ) the existing name be maintained;
    e) as the technical expertise needed is sometimes hard to obtain, term limits may not be suitable; this could be addressed by one or more of the following:

    i) no term limits;
    ii) three council cycles (12 year limit); and,
    iii) current limit be continued but extensions be permitted on the advice of the Chair

    f) given the specialized knowledge required for membership:

    i) the City be asked to circulate application information to the relevant Department Chairs at Western University and Course Coordinators at Fanshawe. The Chair and Vice Chair can provide assistance in identifying the appropriate contacts; and,
    ii) the information circulated include a contact name from EEPAC so that potential applicants can ask questions about membership prior to applying;

    g) in the selection process, consideration be given to asking the current Chair and Vice Chair for assistance

     

     

    b)  the Arva Pumping Station Working Group comments, appended to the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee Agenda, BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration; and,

     

    c)  a Working Group BE ESTABLISHED consisting of A. Boyer, S. Hall, B. Krichker, K. Moser, B. Samuels and I. Whiteside, with respect to the Climate Emergency Action Plan; it being noted that the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee reviewed and received the Discussion Primer for the Climate Emergency Action Plan - 2020; and,

     

    d)  clauses 1.1, 2.1 BE RECEIVED for information.


    Yeas: (6)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, E. Holder, P. Squire, and A. Hopkins


    Motion Passed (6 to 0)

The meeting adjourned at 6:14 PM.

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