Planning and Environment Committee

Report

The 1st Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee
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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, L. Morris, J. Raycroft, C. Saunders, E. Skalski, J.W. Taylor and B. Westlake-Power

    Councillors M. Cassidy and E. Peloza; G. Barrett, M. Butlin, M. Corby, I. De Ceuster, M. Feldberg, K. Gonyou, P. Kokkoros, G. Kotsifas, S. Meksula, B. O'Hagan, M. Tomazincic, M. Wu and P. Yeoman

    The meeting is called to order at 4:00 PM, with Councillor P. Squire in the Chair, Councillors S. Lewis, S. Lehman and A. Hopkins 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 Councillor Hopkins BE ELECTED as Vice Chair of the Planning and Environment Committee for the term ending November 30, 2021.


    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

    That Items 2.1 to 2.6, inclusive, BE APPROVED.


    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

    That, based on the 4th Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee from its meeting held on November 26, 2020, S. Levin, Chair, Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee (EEPAC) BE GRANTED authority to draft a summary of comments from EEPAC members with respect to the City of London 2021 Budget Update for submission to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee.




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

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, City Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the Argyle Area Regeneration Study:


    a) the staff report dated December 14, 2020, entitled "Argyle Regeneration Study Recommendations" BE RECEIVED for information; and,


    b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake the development of a Community Improvement Plan for the Argyle area;


    it being noted that any potential funding requirements associated with the Argyle Community Improvement Plan will be identified for Council’s consideration as part of a comprehensive review and recommendation on funding levels for all Community Improvement Plan programs, prior to the 2024-2027 Multi Year Budget process.




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

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, based on the application by Whiterock Village Inc., relating to the property located at 3087 White Oak Road, the  proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 14, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 12, 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 Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h*h-100*h-161*R1-3 (21)) Zone, a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision h*h-100*h-161*R1-3 (22)) Zone TO a Residential R1 Special Provision R1-3 (21) Zone, and a Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-3 (22)) Zone to remove the h, h-100, h-161 and h-227 holding provisions.




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

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, based on the application by Norquay Developments, relating to a portion of the lands located at 1093 Westdel Bourne, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 14, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 12, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a holding Residential R1 (h.h-82*R1-4) TO a Residential R1 (R1-4) Zone to remove the holding provisions.




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

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to Minor Variances as per subsections 45 (1.3) and (1.4) of the Planning Act:


    a) the staff report dated December 14, 2020 entitled "Subsections 45 (1.3) and (1.4) of the Planning Act regarding the two-year freeze on Minor Variances following a privately initiated Zoning Amendment" BE RECEIVED for information;


    b) the Municipal Council BE REQUESTED to resolve that subsection 45 (1.3) of the Planning Act shall not apply, pursuant to subsection 45 (1.4) of the Planning Act;

     


    c) pursuant to subsection 45 (1.4) of the Planning Act, all Minor Variances shall be exempted from the two-year moratorium contemplated in subsection 45 (1.3) of the Planning Act except for the following classes of applications:

    i) applications for Minor Variance to any zone that is in conjunction with an h-5 holding provision requiring a public site plan review;
    ii) applications for Minor Variance to any Bonus Zones passed under S.37 of the Planning Act;
    iii) applications for Minor Variance to modify a regulation permitted by Special Provision;
    iv) applications for Minor Variance to a General Provision (Section 4) within the Z.-1 Zoning By-law; and,
    v) applications for Minor Variance to change a Definition (Section 2) within the Z.-1 Zoning By-law.




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

    That the Building Division Monthly Report for October 2020 BE RECEIVED for information.




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

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Goldfield Ltd., relating to the property located at 3542 Emilycarr Lane:


    a)   the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that no issues were raised at the public meeting with respect to the application for Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium relating to the property located at 3542 Emilycarr Lane; and,

    b) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that no issues were raised at the public meeting with respect to the Site Plan Approval application relating to the property located at 3542 Emilycarr Lane;

     

    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 Vacant Land Condominium is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, which directs new development to designated growth areas and areas adjacent to existing development;
    •           the proposed Vacant Land Condominium conforms to the in-force policies of The London Plan including but not limited to Our Tools, Key Directions, and the Neighbourhoods Place Type policies;
    •            the proposed Vacant Land Condominium conforms to the policies of the Southwest Area Secondary Plan and will implement an appropriate housing form for the North Longwoods Neighbourhood; and,
    •            the proposed Vacant Land Condominium conforms to the in-force policies of the 1989 Official Plan, including but not limited to the Multi-Family, Medium Density Residential Designation and will implement an appropriate form of residential development for the site.


    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:A. Hopkins
    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:A. Hopkins

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, based on the application by Shana’a Holdings Inc., relating to the property located at 260 Sarnia Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 14, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 12, 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 Residential R1 (R1-9) Zone TO a Residential R8 Special Provision (R8-4 (_)) 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 this application for the following reasons:

    •           the requested amendment is consistent with the policies of the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 that encourage efficient development and land use patterns that support the use of transit and active transportation where it exists;
    •           the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of The London Plan including but limited to the Key Directions, City Design policies, and Neighbourhoods Place Type policies that contemplate townhouses as a primary permitted use where the property has frontage on a Civic Boulevard;
    •           the requested amendment conforms to the Residential Intensification policies of The London Plan and the 1989 Official Plan which direct intensification to ensure that character and compatibility with the surrounding neighbourhood is maintained. The subject lands represent an appropriate location for Residential Intensification, within the Built-Area Boundary and Primary Transit Area, along a higher-order street at the periphery of an existing neighbourhood. The recommended amendment would permit development at an intensity that is appropriate for the site and the surrounding neighbourhood; and,
    •           the requested amendment is consistent with the policies for Near Campus Neighbourhoods in The London Plan and the 1989 Official Plan, insofar as the site is unique within its context and has special attributes that warrant a site-specific amendment to permit the proposed form and intensity of development. As well, the site can reasonably accommodate the use, intensity and form of the proposed use.


    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:A. Hopkins
    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:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:E. Holder

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Auburn Developments Ltd., relating to portions of the lands located at 660 Sunningdale Road East:

    a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 14, 2020 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 12, 2021 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 R1 Special Provision (h*h-100*h-173*R1-4(27) Zone TO a Holding Residential R4 Special Provision (h*h-100*h-173*R4-6( )) Zone, FROM a Holding Residential R1/R4 Special Provision (h*h-100*h-173*R1-3)/R1-4(27) Zone TO a Holding Residential R5/R6 Special Provision (h*h-100*h-173*R5-6(__)/R6-5(__)) Zone; Special provisions for the proposed R5-6(__)/R6-5(_) zone would include rear yard decks to encroach in the yard setback as per section 4.27 (5) but may be closer than the stipulated maximum of 1.2m (3.9 feet) permitted;

    b) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the proposed red-line revisions to the draft-approved plan of subdivision as submitted by Clawson Group Inc., prepared by Archibald, Gray & McKay Engineering Ltd. (Drawing No. DP 1, Office File: 1442-1 dated June 4, 2020), which shows the amalgamation of Blocks 21-24, Blocks 27-29, Block 26, Block 30 and Streets “H”, “J”, Moon Street and Luna Crescent SUBJECT TO the conditions contained in staff report dated December 14, 2020 as Appendix ‘A-2’; and,

    c) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that no issues were raised at the public meeting with respect to the proposed red-line revisions to the draft plan of subdivision for Applewood Subdivision, as submitted by Clawson Group Inc.;

     

    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 recommended zoning amendments and revisions to draft plan of subdivision are considered appropriate and consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement;
    •           the proposed and recommended amendments conform to the in-force policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to Our Strategy, Our City and the Key Directions, as well as conforming to the policies of the Neighbourhoods Place Type;
    •           the proposed and recommended amendments conform to the policies of the (1989) Official Plan, specifically Low Density Residential and Multi-Family, Medium Density Residential; and,
    •           the zoning and red-line revisions as proposed are compatible and in keeping with the character of the existing neighbourhood.


    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. Lewis
    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. 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. Lehman
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That the Director, City Planning and City Planner and the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services & Chief Building Official BE DIRECTED to update the Deferred Matters List to remove any items that have been addressed by the Civic Administration.


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


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

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, from its meeting held on December 9, 2020:

     

    a) on the recommendation of the Director, City Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, with respect to the heritage designated property at 660 Sunningdale Road East (2370 Blackwater Road), the following actions be taken:

    i) Notice BE GIVEN under the provisions of Section 30.1(4) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R. S. O. 1990, c. O. 18, of Municipal Council’s intention to pass a by-law to amend the legal description of the property designated to be of cultural heritage value or interest by By-law No. L.S.P.-3476-474, as amended, as defined in the staff report dated December 9, 2020 as Appendix B; and,

    ii) should no appeals be received to Municipal Council’s notice of intention to pass a by-law to amend the legal description of the property, a by-law BE INTRODUCED at a future meeting of Municipal Council immediately following the end of the appeal period;

    it being noted that should an appeal to Municipal Council’s notice of intent to pass a by-law to amend the legal description of the property be received, the City Clerk will refer the appeal to the Conservation Review Board;

     

    b)  on the recommendation of the Director, City Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act for consent to alter the heritage designated property at 660 Sunningdale Road East (2370 Blackwater Road) BE GIVEN subject to the following terms and conditions:

    • the mortar used in the adaptive reuse colour match the existing mortar;
    • a corrugated sheet metal roof material, as shown in Appendix D6, be used for the roof of the barns and their gable ends;
    • the replica concrete piers faithfully replicate the details of the original concrete piers, including the colour and casting details/lines;
    • within amendment(s) to this Heritage Alteration Permit, the following details be provided:

    • specifications on the proposed outer windows;
    • specification on the proposed new doors/doorways;
    • specifications on the proposed interior walls of the barns, demonstrating their reversibility, the protection of the interior clay tiles, as well as the cladding/finish of the interior walls;
    • mechanical and electrical requirements required to facilitate the adaptive reuse of the barns;

    • approval authority for subsequent amendment to this Heritage Alteration Permit required to implement the adaptive reuse of the red barns be delegated to the City Planner;
    • the Civic Administration be directed to pursue a Heritage Easement Agreement with the property owner to define the scope and extent of the interior clay tile required for preservation;
    • where possible, the Heritage Alteration Permit be displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed; and,
    • the property owner commemorate and interpret the cultural heritage value of the barns, the adaptive reuse of the barns, and the three original barns through signage;

    it being noted that a verbal delegation from R. Redshaw, MHBC, with respect to this matter, was received;

     

    c)   on the recommendation of the Director, City Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking approval for alterations to property at 59 Wortley Road, within the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED with the following terms and conditions:

    • the replacement railing on the steps be constructed of iron (metal) with a painted or powder coated finish as depicted in the staff report dated December 9, 2020 as Appendix C; and,
    • the Heritage Alteration Permit be displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed;

     

    d)  on the recommendation of the Director, City Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking retroactive approval for the alterations to the heritage designated property at 61 Wilson Avenue, within the Blackfriars/Petersville Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED as submitted in the drawings appended to the staff report dated December 9, 2020 as Appendix C with terms and conditions that all exposed wood be painted within one year of Municipal Council’s decision;

     

    e)  on the recommendation of the Director, City Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking approval for alterations on English Street, within the Old East Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED;

     

    f)  the London Advisory Committee on Heritage 2021 membership with the Community Heritage Ontario BE APPROVED; it being noted that the CHOnews newsletter for Autumn 2020, was received; and,

     

    g)  clauses 1.1 and 2.1 and 3.1 to 3.3, 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)

The meeting adjourned at 4:51 PM.