That, notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Kindred Works, (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.), relating to the property located at 1901 Jalna Boulevard:
a) the proposed, revised, attached by-law as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 7, 2023, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Neighbourhood Facility (NF) Zone TO a Residential R8 Special Provision (R8-4(_)) Zone;
b) the requested Special Provisions, as part of the amendment to Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, notwithstanding Section 4.19.4) b) parking may be permitted in the south exterior yard along Jalna Boulevard and to permit a maximum driveway width of 4.6 metres whereas 3.0 metres is required, BE APPROVED;
c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process:
i) the apartment building be designed to address its corner location through massing, architectural details, and location of entrances, and to accommodate opportunities for mixed-use on the ground floor;
ii) additional visual screening be provided for any surface parking exposed to the public street(s) and rooftop mechanical penthouses and equipment;
iii) the short-term bicycle parking stalls along Southdale Road East be relocated to be fully on private property;
iv) to improve the accessibility of the lay-by, access should be shifted and/or expanded;
v) should driveways be provided for the street townhouses, they should be 3.0 metres with any adjacent walkways being a different material use to delineate the spaces, and that the walkway is not to be used for parking; and,
d) that pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, as determined by the Municipal Council, no further notice BE GIVEN in respect of the proposed by-law as the changes related to the calculation of parking requirements is minor in nature and will not significantly alter the proposed development circulated in the Notice of Public Meeting;
it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to these matters:
• a communication dated October 19, 2023, from L. Jamieson and H. Froussios, Zelinka Priamo Ltd;
it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter:
• C. Forrester, Kindred Works; and,
• L. Jamieson, Zelinka Priamo Ltd;
it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons:
• the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 (PPS), which encourages the regeneration of settlement areas and land use patterns within settlement areas that provide for a range of uses and opportunities for intensification and redevelopment. The PPS directs municipalities to permit all forms of housing required to meet the needs of all residents, present and future;
• the recommended amendment conforms to The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions, City Building policies, and the Neighbourhoods Place Type policies;
• the recommended amendment would permit an appropriate form of development at an intensity that is appropriate for the site and the surrounding neighbourhood; and,
• the recommended amendment facilitates an infill development on an underutilized site and provides a broader range and mix of housing options within the area;
it being acknowledged that any and all oral and written submissions from the public, related to this application have been, on balance, taken into consideration by Council as part of its deliberations and final decision regarding these matters. (2023-D09)