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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with
respect to the application of Drewlo Holdings Inc., relating to the properties
located at 661 and 667 Talbot Street:
a) the
proposed by-law appended to the Planning and Environment Committee Added
Agenda dated October 23, 2017 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the
Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 30, 2017, 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 R3/Residential R10/Office
Conversion (R3-1/R10-3*H30/OC4) Zone TO a Residential R3/Residential R10
Bonus (R3-1/R10-3*H30*B(_)) Zone and an Open Space (OS4) Zone;
it being noted that
the Bonus Zone shall be implemented through a development agreement to
facilitate the development of a high quality, multi-storey residential
apartment building, with an increased building height of up to sixteen (16)
storeys (49.5m) and a maximum of 236 dwelling units (403 units per hectare),
which substantively implements the Site Plan, Elevations, and Renderings
attached as Schedule “1” to the amending by-law in return for the provision
of the following services, facilities and matters:
i)
Exceptional
Building Design
specifically the
building design shown in the various illustrations contained in Schedule “1”
of the amending by-law, is being bonused for features which serve to support
the City’s objectives of promoting a high standard of design for buildings;
ii)
Overall
Design
a contemporary
architectural design that uses a coordinated palette of high quality
materials to be further refined through the site plan approval process,
including the use of brick along the Talbot Street frontage of the building
for the first 3-storeys to ensure the building is in keeping with the
character of the area;
iii)
Podium
Base Design
A) a
podium base up to 3-storeys in height to provide a pedestrian-friendly scale
at ground-level and a continuous street-wall façade along the easterly
(Talbot Street) façade;
B) a
stepback after the first 3-storeys along Talbot Street providing a pedestrian
scale that is in keeping with the character of the buildings to the south and
east.
iv)
Tower
Design
a building design
that breaks up the massing of the building by providing multiple height
variations and architectural details to respond to the surrounding community;
and,
v)
Parking
Strategy
the
provision of two levels of underground parking;
b) the
Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the implementation of
the facilities, services and matters described in clause a) above through the
site plan approval process, as well as ensuring that the proposal provides
for an adequate amenity area that is appropriately shaped, configured and
located to provide respite for the occupants;
c)
the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 23, 2017 as
Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at a future Council meeting, to amend The
London Plan by ADDING new policies to the Neighbourhoods Place Type and ADDING
the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of The London Plan and
that three readings of the by-law enacting The London Plan amendments BE
WITHHELD until such time as The London Plan is in force and effect; and,
d)
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
regulation for building height:
i)
is
minor in nature, and;
ii)
continues
to implement a building design that is consistent with the development design
circulated with the Notices of Application and Public Meeting;
it being noted that the Planning and
Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with
respect to this matter:
·
a
communication dated October 20, 2017 from AM. Valastro, 1-133 John Street;
including a petition signed by approximately 268 individuals;
·
a
communication dated August 29, 2016 from R. Heacock, 169 John Street; and,
·
a
communication dated August 29, 2016 from T. and H Chapman, 152 Albert Street;
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;
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
2014;
·
the
recommended amendment is consistent with the City of London Official Plan policies;
·
the
recommended amendment facilitates the redevelopment of an underutilized site
and encourages an appropriate form of development;
·
the
bonusing of the subject site ensures the building form and design will fit
within the surrounding area and provide for an enhanced design standard; and,
·
the
proposed use is contemplated through the London Plan with a minor variation
in height being required. (2017-D09)
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