That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Global Waste Disposal London Ltd, relating to the property located at 2040 River Road:
a) the proposed, revised, attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 25, 2020 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a holding General Industrial (h*GI2) Zone and a Light Industrial/General Industrial (LI6/GI2) Zone TO an Open Space Special Provision (OS5(_)) and a holding Light Industrial Special Provision/General Industrial Special Provision (h-47*LI6(_)/GI2(_)) Zone; and,
b) the request to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a holding General Industrial (h*GI2) Zone and a Light Industrial/General Industrial (LI6/GI2) Zone TO a Light Industrial/General Industrial Special Provision (LI6/GI2(_)) Zone, BE REFUSED as there is inadequate protection for the long-term preservation of the area of re-naturalization, and an Open Space Special Provision (OS5(_)) Zone is appropriate to clearly delineate the area to be protected and ensure the undisturbed future viability of this re-naturalized area;
it being noted that the following site plan matter was raised during the application review process: to restore an area of disrupted natural heritage feature with an accepted restoration plan;
it being further noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication dated July 29, 2020 from T. Annett, Manager, Environmental Planning and Regulations, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, with respect to this matter;
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 this application for the following reasons:
- the proposed new use of the site is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement 2020, as it maintains the function and economic contribution of the employment lands and restores a natural heritage area;
- the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of The London Plan including but not limited to the policies of the Heavy Industrial Place Type;
- the proposed industrial use is appropriate for the subject site and conforms to the in-force policies of the 1989 Official Plan including but not limited to the General Industrial policies of Chapter 7;
- the recommended amendment will ensure the continued operation and viability of the industrial area for current and future uses; and,
- the enhancement and restoration area to be zoned for the long-term protection of the feature conforms to the in-force policies of the 1989 Official Plan including but not limited to Chapter 15, and the in-force and effect policies of The London Plan including, but not limited to the Environmental Policies. (2020-D13)