I.

CALL TO ORDER

1.

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

II.

CONSENT ITEMS

2.

3rd Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment from its meeting held on February 3, 3016:

a)            the following actions be taken with respect to the Draft 2016-2019 Multi-Year Budget:

i)              D. Szoller BE DIRECTED to seek delegation status at the February 24, 2016 Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting related to the 2016-2019 Multi-Year Budget, to present the amended submission of the Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE); it being noted that a final formal summary of the Committee’s comments will be placed on the next agenda of the ACE;

ii)             a representative from the Financial and Business Services BE INVITED to a future meeting of the ACE to speak on the gas tax allocation and its current distribution at the City of London; and,

iii)            the Civic Administration BE COMMENDED on the engagement process for the 2016-2019 Multi-Year Budget;

it being noted that the ACE received verbal delegations from J. Stanford, Director, Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste and T. Copeland, Division Manager, Wastewater and Drainage Engineering, with respect to the specific environmental information within the draft budget;

b)            the following actions be taken with respect to the Springbank Dam:

i)              M. Bloxam BE DIRECTED to seek delegation status at the Civic Works Committee Public Participation Meeting (PPM) to be held on March 8, 2016, to present the Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE) position with respect to this matter; and,

ii)             the communication dated January 26, 2016, from M. Bloxam, with respect to the Springbank Dam, BE DEFERRED to the next ACE meeting to allow for further refinement prior to the above-noted PPM;

c)            the following actions be taken with respect to Urban Agriculture:

i)              the hosting by the Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE) of a symposium on urban agriculture, in late Spring 2016, to engage the urban agricultural community and other City Advisory Committees BE APPROVED;

ii)             the matter of hosting an urban agriculture symposium BE ADDED to the ACE 2016 Work Plan; and,

iii)            it BE NOTED that the ACE approved up to $800.00 from its 2016 Budget allocation toward hosting the above-noted event; it being noted that the ACE has sufficient funds in its 2016 Budget to support this expenditure; it being further noted that the Symposium is being jointly held by the Advisory Committee on the Environment and the Agricultural Advisory Committee;

d)            that D. Szoller BE APPOINTED as the Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE) representative on the Cycling Advisory Committee (CAC); it being noted that the ACE received a communication dated January 20, 2016, from B. Schulz, with respect to her resignation as the ACE representative on the CAC; and,

e)            clauses 1 to 7 and 11, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: P. Squire, J. Helmer, T. Park, S. Turner (4)

3.

Property located at 1196 Sunningdale Road West - Request for Extension of Draft Approval (39T-05511)

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the request from Clarke Family Holdings Inc., for the property located at 1196 Sunningdale Road West:

a)            the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the granting of a three (3) year extension of the draft plan of subdivision, as submitted by Clarke Family Holdings Inc., prepared by Whitney Engineering, certified by Bruce Baker, File No. 39T-05511, drawing no. 3, as red-line amended, which shows a total of 25 low density residential blocks, three (3) park blocks, one (1) stormwater management block and various reserve blocks served by two (2) new collector roads and four (4) new local streets SUBJECT TO the conditions contained in Schedule "39T-05511” appended to the staff report dated February 22, 2016; and,

b)            the financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the "Estimated Claims and Revenues Report" appended to the staff report dated February 22, 2016 as Appendix “B”.   (2016-D09)

Motion Passed

YEAS: P. Squire, J. Helmer, T. Park, S. Turner (4)

4.

Property located at 995 Fanshawe Park Road West - Request for Extension of Draft Approval (39T-05512)

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the request from Landea Developments Inc., for the property located at 995 Fanshawe Park Road West:

a)            the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the granting of a three (3) year extension of the draft plan of subdivision, submitted by Landea Developments Inc. (File No. 39T-05512), prepared by Whitney Engineering Inc., certified by Jason Wilband (Drawing No. 2), which shows 20 low density residential blocks, two (2) multi-family blocks, one (1) commercial block, two (2) stormwater management blocks and various reserve blocks served by one (1) new collector roads and four (4) new local streets, SUBJECT TO the revised conditions contained in Appendix “39T-05512” of the staff report dated February 22, 2016; and,

b)            the financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the "Estimated Claims and Revenues Report" appended to the staff report dated February 22, 2016 as Appendix “B”.   (2016-D12)

Motion Passed

YEAS: P. Squire, J. Helmer, T. Park, S. Turner (4)

5.

Properties located at 895-905 Sarnia Road (H-8565)

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, based on the application of 905 Sarnia Inc., relating to the property located at 895-905 Sarnia Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 22, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 1, 2016 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning FROM a Holding Residential R6 Special Provision (h*h-34*h-65*h-100*R6-5 (40)) Zone TO a Residential R6 Special Provision (R6-5 (40)) Zone, to remove the “h”, “h-34”, “h-65” and “h-100” holding provisions. (2016-D09)

Motion Passed

YEAS: P. Squire, J. Helmer, T. Park, S. Turner (4)

6.

Property located at 7 Annadale Drive

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of the City of London, relating to the property located at 7 Annadale Drive:

a)         the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 22, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 1, 2016 to deem Lots 225 to 227, inclusive, Lots 242 to 255, inclusive, Lots 267 to 271, inclusive, Part of Lot 249, Block I and Part of Block K, Plan 891, designated as Part 1 on 33R-6891, City of London, County of Middlesex, not to be in a registered plan of subdivision for the purposes of subsection 50(3) of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, c. P.13; 

b)         the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide notice of the by-law passing and to undertake registration of the Deeming by-law, in accordance with the provisions in subsections 50(28) and 50(29) of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, c. P.13; and,

c)            the applicant BE REQUIRED to pay for any costs incurred to register the Deeming by-law at the land registry office.   (2016-D14)

Motion Passed

YEAS: P. Squire, J. Helmer, T. Park, S. Turner (4)

7.

Properties located at 3313-3405 Wonderland Road South and 1789 Wharncliffe Road South (H-8527)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and the Senior Planner, Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of York Developments, relating the properties located at 3313-3405 Wonderland Road South and 1789 Wharncliffe Road South:

a)            the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 22, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 1, 2016, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Associated Shopping Area Commercial Special Provision (h-5.h-154.h-155.ASA3/ASA5/ASA6/ASA8(12)) Zone TO an Associated Shopping Area Commercial Special Provision (ASA3/ASA5/ASA6/ASA8(12)) Zone to remove the “h-5”, “h-154” and “h-155”  holding provisions;

b)            the financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the "Estimated Claims and Revenues Report" appended to the staff report dated February 22, 2016 as Appendix “A”; and,

c)            the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated February 22, 2016 as Appendix "B".    (2016-D09)

Motion Passed

YEAS: P. Squire, J. Helmer, T. Park, S. Turner (4)

8.

Hyde Park Meadows Subdivision - Phase 2 - Drewlo Holdings Inc. (39T-02509)

That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Services and Engineering Liaison, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into an amending subdivision agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Drewlo Holdings Inc., for the subdivision of land over Part of Lot 23, Concession 4 (Geographic Township of London), City of London, County of Middlesex, situated on the south side of Fanshawe Park Road West, east of Hyde Park Road:

a)            the Special Provisions contained in the Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Drewlo Holdings Inc. for Hyde Park Meadows Subdivision, Phase 2, (39T-02509, 33M-671) BE AMENDED to include clauses to support the financing, tendering and administration of Dalmagarry Road construction from Fanshawe Park Road West to Blackacres Boulevard, appended to the staff report dated February 22, 2016 as Appendix “A”; and,

b)            the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute this Agreement, any amending agreements and all documents required to fulfil its conditions.   (2016-D12)

Motion Passed

YEAS: P. Squire, J. Helmer, T. Park, S. Turner (4)

9.

Claimable Works for 3080 Bostwick Road Consent Agreement

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to the consent agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and York Developments for the creation of easements over the land municipally known as 3080 Bostwick Road and 501 Southdale Road West:

a)            the financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the "Estimated Claims and Revenues Report" appended to the staff report dated February 22, 2016, as Appendix “A”; and,

b)            the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report  appended to the staff report dated February 22, 2016 as Appendix “B”.    (2016-D15)

Motion Passed

YEAS: P. Squire, J. Helmer, T. Park, S. Turner (4)

10.

Summerside Subdivision - Phase 12B (39T-07508)

That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into a subdivision agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Greengate Village Limited, for the subdivisions of land over Part of Lot 13, Concession 1, (Geographic Township of Westminster), City of London, County of Middlesex, situated on the north side of Bradley Avenue, west of Jackson Road, municipally known as 1690 Bradley Avenue:

a)            the Special Provisions, to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Greengate Village Limited, for the Summerside Subdivision, Phase 12B (39T-07508) appended to the staff report dated February 22, 2016 as Schedule “A”,  BE APPROVED;

b)            the financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the "Estimated Claims and Revenues Report" appended to the staff report dated February 22, 2016 as Schedule “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.   (2016-D12)

Motion Passed

YEAS: P. Squire, J. Helmer, T. Park, S. Turner (4)

11.

Fanshawe Ridge (Phase 3) Subdivision (39T-08504)

That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into a subdivision agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Sifton Properties Limited, for the subdivisions of land over Part of Lot 8, Concession 5, (Geographic Township of London), City of London, County of Middlesex, situated on the south side of Blackwell Boulevard, east of Highbury Avenue North, and north of Fanshawe Park Road East, municipally known as 1551 Blackwell Boulevard:

a)            the Special Provisions, to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Sifton Properties Limited for the Fanshawe Ridge (Phase 3) Subdivision (39T-08504) appended to the staff report dated February 22, 2016 as Schedule “A”,  BE APPROVED;

b)            the financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the "Estimated Claims and Revenues Report" appended to the staff report dated February 22, 2016 as Schedule “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;

it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to this matter:

·                     a communication dated February 18, 2016, from A. Ferreira, Patton Cormier Ferreira;

·                     the attached communication dated February 22, 2016, from A. Ferreira, Patton Cormier Ferreira; and,

·                     the attached communication dated February 22, 2016, from R.C. Delange, Lerners.   (2016-D12)

Motion Passed

YEAS: P. Squire, J. Helmer, T. Park, S. Turner (4)

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

12.

Property located at 1040 Wharncliffe Road South - Paulpeel Avenue Extension (Z-8553)

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Planning, based on the application of Banman Developments (Legendary) Inc., relating to a portion of the property located at 1040 Wharncliffe Road South, the Paulpeel Avenue extension, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 22, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 1, 2016 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning FROM a Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-3(7)) Zone to a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h-111.R1-3(7)) Zone;

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission regarding this matter.   (2016-D09)

Voting Record:

Motion Passed

YEAS: P. Squire, J. Helmer, P. Hubert, T. Park, S. Turner (5)

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed

YEAS: P. Squire, J. Helmer, T. Park, S. Turner (4)

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed

YEAS: P. Squire, J. Helmer, T. Park, S. Turner (4)

13.

Properties located at 3924 and 4138 Colonel Talbot Road (Z-8541/39T-12503)

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Colonel Talbot Developments Inc., relating to the properties located at 3924 and 4138 Colonel Talbot Road:

a)            the Ontario Municipal Board BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the amendment to the draft approved plan of residential subdivision, as submitted by Colonel Talbot Inc., File No. 39T-12503, prepared by Stantec, certified by Jeremy Matthews, OLS, to adjust Block 59 and to add Blocks 61 and 72 as shown on Appendix A appended to the staff report dated February 22, 2016; and,

b)            the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 22, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 1, 2016, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning FROM:

•               an Urban Reserve (UR3) Zone TO a Holding Urban Reserve Special Provision (h-18.UR3(  )) Zone;

•               an Urban Reserve (UR3) Zone TO a Holding Residential R1 (h.R1-3) Zone;

•               an Environmental Review (ER) Zone TO a Holding Open Space (h. OS1) Zone;

•               a Holding Residential R5/R6/R7/Office (h.h-54.R5-3/R6-5/R7. H15.D30)/OF) Zone TO a Holding Urban Reserve Special Provision (h-18.UR3(  )) Zone; and,

•               a Holding Residential R5/R6/R7/Office (h.h-54.R5-3/R6-5/R7. H15.D30)/OF) Zone TO a Holding Residential R1 (h. R1-3) Zone;

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission regarding this matter.  (2016-D09)

Voting Record:

Motion Passed

YEAS: P. Squire, P. Hubert, T. Park, S. Turner (4)

NAYS: J. Helmer (1)

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed

YEAS: P. Squire, J. Helmer, P. Hubert, T. Park, S. Turner (5)

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed

YEAS: P. Squire, J. Helmer, P. Hubert, T. Park, S. Turner (5)

14.

Property located at 7186 Isaac Drive (39CD-15508/SP15-018076)

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the Vacant Land Plan of Condominium and Site Plan applications of 1822094 Ontario Inc., relating to a property located at 7186 Isaac Drive:

a)            the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that, at the public participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee held with respect to the application of draft plan of vacant land condominium, an issue was raised with respect to whether or not there would be a retaining wall on the east side of the property;

b)            the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that, at the public participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee held with respect to  the Site Plan Approval, an issue was raised with respect to whether or not there would be a retaining wall on the east side of the property; and,

c)         the Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to utilize, if possible, one agreement, instead of a separate development agreement and a separate condominium agreement, to address the development of this site; 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding these matters.  (2016-D07)

Voting Record:

Motion Passed

YEAS: P. Squire, J. Helmer, P. Hubert, T. Park, S. Turner (5)

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed

YEAS: P. Squire, J. Helmer, P. Hubert, T. Park, S. Turner (5)

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed

YEAS: P. Squire, J. Helmer, P. Hubert, T. Park, S. Turner (5)

15.

Property located on a portion of 530 Sunningdale Road East (north of Superior Drive) - Powell Phase 3 (39T-15504/Z-8539)

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to the Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment applications relating to a portion of 530 Sunningdale Road East, north of Superior Drive, legally described as Part of Lot 14, Concession 6, Geographic Township of London:

a)            the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 22, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 1, 2016 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R6 Special Provision (h*h-39*R6-5(21)*D30) Zone TO a Holding Residential R1 (h*R1-5) Zone, to permit single detached dwellings with a minimum lot area of 415 m2 and a minimum lot frontage or 12 metres; it being noted that a (h) holding provision has also been applied to ensure that there is orderly development through the execution of a subdivision agreement;

b)            the request to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Residential R6 Special Provision (h*h-39*R6-5(21)*D30) Zone TO a Residential R1 (R1-3) Zone to permit single detached dwellings with a minimum lot frontage of 10.0 m and a minimum lot area of 300 m2 BE REFUSED for the following reasons:

i)          the requested zone would not appropriately implement the proposed lot structure submitted by the applicant, which shows lots with lot frontages greater than 15m. The recommended R1-5 Zone more appropriately reflects the proposed lot sizes; and,

ii)         approval of an R1-3 Zone could result in the consolidation of lots and additional lots in the future which would not be in keeping with the intended lotting pattern for this subdivision; 

c)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that there were no issues raised at the public participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the application for draft plan of subdivision of 2047790 Ontario Limited relating to a portion of the property located at 530 Sunningdale Road East;

d)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports issuing draft approval of the proposed plan of residential subdivision, submitted by 2047790 Ontario Limited (File No. 39T-15504), prepared by Stantec, Project No. 1614-01264, as red-line amended, which shows 95 single detached lots, two (2) walkways, one (1) park block and one (1) one open space block, all served by four (4) new local streets  SUBJECT TO the conditions contained in Appendix "B" appended to the staff report dated February 22, 2016; and,

e)         the financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the "Estimated Claims and Revenues Report" appended to the staff report dated February 22, 2016 as Appendix “C”;

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission regarding this matter.  (2016-D12)

Voting Record:

Motion Passed

YEAS: P. Squire, J. Helmer, P. Hubert, T. Park, S. Turner (5)

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed

YEAS: P. Squire, J. Helmer, P. Hubert, T. Park, S. Turner (5)

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed

YEAS: P. Squire, J. Helmer, P. Hubert, T. Park, S. Turner (5)

16.

Property located at 2946 Bateman Trail (Z-8537)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of LGA Holdings Ltd., relating to the property located at 2946 Bateman Trail:

a)            the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 22, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 1, 2016 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Restricted Service Commercial Special Provision (RSC1(15)/RSC4(9)/ RSC5(8)) Zone TO a holding Restricted Service Commercial Special Provision (h-_*RSC1(_)/RSC4(9)/RSC5(8)) Zone; and,

b)            the Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to include a warning clause in the Development Agreement;

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding this matter.   (2016-D09)

Voting Record:

Motion Passed

YEAS: P. Squire, J. Helmer, P. Hubert, T. Park (4)

NAYS: S. Turner (1)

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed

YEAS: P. Squire, J. Helmer, T. Park, S. Turner (4)

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed

YEAS: P. Squire, J. Helmer, P. Hubert, T. Park, S. Turner (5)

IV.

ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

17.

3rd Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage from its meeting held on February 10, 2016:

a)            the following actions be taken with respect to the Stewardship Sub-Committee Report:

i)              the Western Counties Cultural Heritage Landscape BE ADDED to the Inventory of Heritage Resources, based on the cultural heritage value or interest as articulated by the Western Counties Health and Occupation Centre Cultural Heritage Plan (2013); and,

ii)             it BE NOTED that the Stewardship Sub-Committee minutes from its meeting held on January 27, 2016, were received;

b)            the following actions be taken with respect to the Planning and Policy Sub-Committee Report:

i)              the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider developing terms of reference for the preparation of Heritage Impact Statements, to ensure consistency and that full consideration of the heritage attributes are addressed; it being noted that the Provincial Policy Statement 2014, Section 2.6.3 does not permit the development of site alteration on, or adjacent to, protected heritage property unless it has been evaluated to ensure that heritage attributes will be conserved;

ii)             the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide the London LACH with a list of vacant/derelict properties, for the purpose of allowing its Planning and Policy Sub-Committee to cross-reference with the City's Inventory of Heritage Resources, to identify any potential at-risk properties; and,

iii)            it BE NOTED that the Planning and Policy Sub-Committee minutes from its meeting held on February 10, 2016, were received;

c)            the following comment from the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) BE FORWARDED to the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, to be considered during the 2016-2019 Multi-Year Budget process:

            “The LACH supports the funding for the Heritage Capital expenditures in the 2016-2019 Multi-Year Budget, although the LACH would have appreciated more time to comment on the heritage budget matters.”; and,

d)            clauses 1 to 8, 11, 12,  14 and 15, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: P. Squire, J. Helmer, T. Park, S. Turner (4)

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

None.

VI.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 5:12 PM.