Planning and Environment Committee

Report

Meeting #:The 3rd Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee
Date:
-
Location:
Council Chambers
PRESENT:
  • Councillor M. Cassidy (Chair),
  • J. Helmer,
  • A. Hopkins,
  • and A. Kayabaga
ABSENT:
  • S. Turner
  • and Mayor E. Holder
ALSO PRESENT:
  • Councillor M. van Holst; J. Adema, A. Anderson, G. Barrett, G. Dales, M. Greguol, S. King, P. Kokkoros, G. Kotsifas, H. Lysynski, T. Macbeth, B. O'Hagan, B. Page, M. Pease, L. Pompilii, M. Ribera, C. Saunders, S. Tatavarti, M. Tomazincic, M. Vivian, S. Wise and P. Yeoman

     

     

    The meeting was called to order at 4:01 PM


  • That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.



  • Moved by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:A. Kayabaga

    That Items 2.1 to 2.9, inclusive, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (4)A. Kayabaga, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, and A. Hopkins
    Absent: (2)E. Holder, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (4 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:A. Kayabaga

    That the 2nd Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment, from its meeting held on December 4, 2019 BE RECEIVED for information.



    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:A. Kayabaga

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, in response to the letter of appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, received on October 16, 2019, submitted by Glen Dietz, relating to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment (OZ-9049) with respect to the application by 2219008 Ontario Ltd, relating to the property located at 3493 Colonel Talbot Road, the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council has reviewed its decision relating to this matter and sees no reason to alter it. (2020-D14)



    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:A. Kayabaga

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, based on the application by 2584857 Ontario Inc., relating to the property located at 1820 Canvas Way, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 20, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 28, 2020 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 R5/R6 Special Provision (h*R5-3(14)/R6-5(21)) Zone TO a Residential R5/R6 Special Provision (R5-3(14)/R6-5(21)) Zone. (2020-D14)



    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:A. Kayabaga

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, based on the application by 700531 Ontario Limited, relating to the property located at 1300 Fanshawe Park Road East, the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the request for a three (3) year extension of the draft plan of subdivision approval for the draft plan submitted by 700531 Ontario Limited, prepared by AGM Ltd., certified by Bruce S. Baker, Ontario Land Surveyor (Plan No. 9-L-4901, dated August 30, 2016), as redlined amended, which shows one (1) commercial block, two (2) high density residential blocks, one (1) medium density residential block, two (2) road widening blocks, and two (2) 0.3 m reserves, all served by one (1) new secondary collector road/neighbourhood connector (Blackwell Boulevard) SUBJECT TO the revised conditions contained in Schedule "A” appended to the staff report dated January 20, 2020.  (2020-D09)



    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:A. Kayabaga

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, based on the application by Sifton Properties Limited, relating to the lands located at 2671 to 2695 Kettering Place, legally described as Lots 1 to 5 Plan 33M-773, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 20, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 28, 2020 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 (h•R1-3) Zone TO a Residential R1 (R1-3) Zone to remove the h holding provision.  (2020-D14)



    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:A. Kayabaga

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, based on the application by Orange Rock Developments, relating to the properties located at 3900 Scotland Drive, 3777 Westminster Drive, and 5110 White Oak Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 20, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 28, 2020 to amend Zoning By-law Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a holding Resource Extraction (h-226*EX1) Zone TO a Resource Extraction (EX1) Zone.  (2020-D14)



    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:A. Kayabaga

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Rockwood Homes, to exempt Blocks 52 and 54, Plan 33M-699 from Part-Lot Control:

    a) pursuant to subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 20, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at a future Council meeting, to exempt Blocks 52 and 54, Plan 33M-699 from the Part-Lot Control provisions of subsection 50(5) of the said Act; it being noted that these lands are subject to a registered subdivision agreement and are zoned Residential R4 Special Provision (R4-5(2)) which permits street townhouse dwellings;

    b) the following conditions of approval BE REQUIRED to be completed prior to the passage of a Part-Lot Control By-law for Blocks 52 and 54, Plan 33M-699 as noted in clause a) above:

    i)  the applicant be advised that the costs of registration of the said by-laws are to be borne by the applicant in accordance with City Policy;

    ii)  the applicant submit a draft reference plan to Development Services for review and approval to ensure the proposed part lots and development plans comply with the regulations of the Zoning By-law, prior to the reference plan being deposited in the land registry office;

    iii)   the applicant submits to Development Services a digital copy together with a hard copy of each reference plan to be deposited. The digital file shall be assembled in accordance with the City of London's Digital Submission / Drafting Standards and be referenced to the City’s NAD83 UTM Control Reference;

    iv) the applicant submit each draft reference plan to London Hydro showing driveway locations and obtain approval for hydro servicing locations and above ground hydro equipment locations prior to the reference plan being deposited in the land registry office;

    v)  the applicant submit to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to the reference plan being deposited in the land registry office any revised lot grading and servicing plans in accordance with the final lot layout to divide the blocks should there be further division of property contemplated as a result of the approval of the reference plan;

    vi) the applicant shall enter into any amending subdivision agreement with the City, if necessary;

    vii) the applicant shall agree to construct all services, including private drain connections and water services, in accordance with the approved final design of the lots;

    viii)  the applicant shall obtain confirmation from Development Services that the assignment of municipal numbering has been completed in accordance with the reference plan(s) to be deposited, should there be further division of property contemplated as a result of the approval of the reference plan prior to the reference plan being deposited in the land registry office;

    ix) the applicant shall obtain approval from Development Services of each reference plan to be registered prior to the reference plan being registered in the land registry office;

    x) the applicant shall submit to Development Services confirmation that an approved reference plan for final lot development has been deposited in the Land Registry Office;

    xi) the applicant shall obtain clearance from the City Engineer that requirements iv), v) and vi) inclusive, outlined above, are satisfactorily completed, prior to any issuance of building permits by the Chief Building Official for lots being developed in any future reference plan;

    xii) the applicant shall provide a draft transfer of the easements to be registered on title; and

    xiii) that on notice from the applicant that a reference plan has been registered on a Block, and that Part Lot Control be re-established by the repeal of the bylaw affecting the Lots/Block in question. (2020-D14)



    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:A. Kayabaga

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, based on the application by 731675 Ontario Ltd (York Developments), relating to the property located at 3080 Bostwick Road – Site 5, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 20, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to held on January 28, 2020 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 R9/Convenience Commercial Special Provision/Restricted Office Special Provision Bonus (h*h-213*h-220*h-221*h-222*R9-7/CC4(5)/RO2(32)*B-57*H40) Zone TO a Residential R9/Convenience Commercial Special Provision/Restricted Office Special Provision Bonus (R9-7/CC4(5)/RO2(32)*B-57*H40) Zone.   (2020-D09)



    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:A. Kayabaga

    That the Building Division Monthly Report for the month of November, 2019 BE RECEIVED for information. (2019-A23)



    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:A. Kayabaga

    That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, from its meeting held on January 8, 2020:

     

    a)   on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City
    Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the following actions be
    taken with respect to the demolition request for the accessory building on
    the heritage listed property at 247 Halls Mill Road:

    i) notice BE GIVEN under the provisions of Section 29(3) of the
    Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, C.O. 18, of Municipal Council’s
    intention to designate the property at 247 Halls Mill Road to be of cultural
    heritage value or interest for the reasons outlined in the revised attached
    Appendix E of the staff report dated January 8, 2020; and,
    i) should no appeals be received to Municipal Council’s notice of
    intention to designate, a by-law to designate the property at 247 Halls Mill
    Road to be of cultural heritage value or interest for the reasons outlined in
    the above-noted Appendix E, 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
    intention to designate be received, the City Clerk will refer the appeal to
    the Conservation Review Board;


    it being further noted that the presentation appended to the 2nd Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage from M. Greguol, Heritage Planner, with respect to this matter, was received;

     

    b)   a Working Group BE CREATED to review the Notice of Planning
    Application, dated December 18, 2019, from C. Lowery, Planner II, with
    respect to Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments related to the
    properties located at 435-451 Ridout Street North and the Heritage Impact
    Assessment, dated November 2019, from AECOM, with respect to the
    properties located at 435-451 Ridout Street North, and report back to the
    London Advisory Committee on Heritage at a future meeting;

     

    c)   S. Wise, Senior Planner, BE ADVISED that the London Advisory
    Committee on Heritage is satisfied with the research, assessment and
    conclusion of the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) for the properties
    located at 719-737 Dundas Street, dated September 20, 2019, from
    Stantec, as it relates to the Notice of Planning Application, dated
    December 11, 2019, from S. Wise, Senior Planner, with respect to a
    Zoning By-law Amendment related to the properties located at 725-735
    Dundas Street, 389-393 Hewitt Street, a portion of 700 King Street and other properties; it being noted that the above-noted Notice of Planning
    Application and HIA were received;

     

    d)     the attached 2020 Work Plan for the London Advisory Committee on Heritage BE APPROVED; and,

     

    e)   clauses 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 5.1 and 5.5 BE RECEIVED for information;

     

    it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee heard a verbal delegation from D. Dudek, Chair, LACH, with respect to these matters.


    Yeas: (4)A. Kayabaga, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, and A. Hopkins
    Absent: (2)E. Holder, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (4 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:A. Kayabaga

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Mr. Tao Tran and The Corporation of the City of London, relating to the properties located at 332 Central Avenue and 601 Waterloo Street:


    a)  the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 20, 2020 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 28, 2020 to amend the (1989) Official Plan by ADDING a policy to section 10.1.3. – Policies for Specific Areas; and,


    b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 20, 2020 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 28, 2020 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R3 Special Provision/Office Conversion (R3-2(6)/OC2) Zone TO a Residential R3 Special Provision/Office Conversion Special Provision (R3-2(6)/OC2(_)) Zone;

     

    it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter; - OR - 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 amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2014
    • the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to the Neighbourhoods Place Type;
    • the recommended 1989 Official Plan amendment will provide policies to enable the adaptive re-use of the existing building for uses that are consistent with The London Plan and conform to the relevant review criteria for the Near-Campus Neighbourhoods and the Woodfield Neighbourhood; and,
    • the recommended amendment is consistent with the West Woodfield Heritage Conservation District.   (2020-D14)


    Yeas: (4)A. Kayabaga, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, and A. Hopkins
    Absent: (2)E. Holder, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (4 to 0)

    Additional Votes:


  • Moved by:A. Kayabaga
    Seconded by:J. Helmer

    Motion to open the public participation meeting.


    Yeas: (4)A. Kayabaga, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, and A. Hopkins
    Absent: (2)E. Holder, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (4 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Kayabaga
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    Motion to close the public participation meeting.


    Yeas: (4)A. Kayabaga, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, and A. Hopkins
    Absent: (2)E. Holder, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (4 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:A. Kayabaga

    That, the following actions be taken with respect to the demolition request for the property located at 247 Halls Mill Road, which is included on the City of London’s Register of Cultural Heritage Resources:

    a) notice BE GIVEN in accordance with section 29(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, C.O. 18, of the Municipal Council’s intention to designate the property located at 247 Halls Mill Road to be of cultural heritage value or interest for the reasons outlined in Appendix E appended to the staff report, dated January 20, 2020;

     

    b) subject to the receipt of no appeals with respect to a) above, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare a by-law for introduction at a future meeting of the Municipal Council to designate the property located at 247 Halls Mill Road to be of cultural heritage value or interest for the reasons noted in a) above;

    c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to evaluate properties located in Halls Mill for possible designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, C.O. 18; and,

     

    d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake an evaluation of barns located throughout the city for possible designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, C.O. 18;

     

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

     

    • a communication from J. and O. Santin, 217 Halls Mills Road;
    • a communication from A. Park;
    • a communication L. and C. Morrison, 21-1443 Commissioners Road West;
    • a communication from D. Park;
    • a communication dated January 15, 2020 from J. Grainger, President, Architectural Conservancy of Ontario – London Branch;
    • a communication from T. and S. Long, 133 Brisbin Street;
    • a communication dated January 14, 2020 from E. Washburn, 16 – 1331 Commissioners Road;
    • a communication from J. Edwards;
    • a communication from L. Black, 327 Stephen Street; and,
    • a communication from P. Leeson, 33 – 1443 Commissioners Road West;

     

    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.   (2020-R01)


    Yeas: (4)A. Kayabaga, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, and A. Hopkins
    Absent: (2)E. Holder, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (4 to 0)

    Additional Votes:


  • Moved by:A. Kayabaga
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    Motion to open the public participation meeting.


    Yeas: (4)A. Kayabaga, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, and A. Hopkins
    Absent: (2)E. Holder, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (4 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Kayabaga
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    Motion to close the public participation meeting.


    Yeas: (4)A. Kayabaga, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, and A. Hopkins
    Absent: (2)E. Holder, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (4 to 0)
  • Moved by:J. Helmer
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Wastell Homes, relating to the property located at 435 Callaway Road (formerly 365 Callaway Road):

     

    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 by Wastell Homes, relating to the property located at 435 Callaway Road (formerly 365 Callaway Road);

     

    b) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that no issues were raised at the public meeting with respect to the application for Site Plan Approval by Wastell Homes, relating to the property located at 435 Callaway Road (formerly 365 Callaway Road);

     

    it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission regarding these matters.  (2020-D09)


    Yeas: (4)A. Kayabaga, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, and A. Hopkins
    Absent: (2)E. Holder, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (4 to 0)

    Additional Votes:


  • Moved by:A. Kayabaga
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    Motion to open the public participation meeting.


    Yeas: (4)A. Kayabaga, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, and A. Hopkins
    Absent: (2)E. Holder, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (4 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Kayabaga
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    Motion to close the public participation meeting.


    Yeas: (4)A. Kayabaga, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, and A. Hopkins
    Absent: (2)E. Holder, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (4 to 0)
  • Moved by:J. Helmer
    Seconded by:A. Kayabaga

    That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Long Range Planning and Sustainability, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by the City of London relating to a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for Affordable Housing:


    a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 20, 2020 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 28, 2020, to designate lands within the City of London as the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Project Area pursuant to Section 28 of the Planning Act and as provided for under the Our Tools part of The London Plan;


    b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 20, 2020 as Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 28, 2020, to amend Map 8 (Community Improvement Project Areas) in Appendix 1 (Maps) of The London Plan to ADD the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Project Area (as designated in part a) above);


    c) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 20, 2020 as Appendix “C” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 28, 2020, to adopt the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan to outline objectives, programs, and monitoring of community improvement related to the development of new affordable housing units in the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Project Area (as designated in part a) above);

    d)  the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 20, 2020 as Appendix “D” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 28, 2020, to adopt a by-law to establish financial incentive programs for the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Project Area (as designated in part a) above);


    it being noted that the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan has been identified within the 2019-2023 Council Strategic Plan and a business case for incentive programs under this CIP have been submitted for evaluation through the 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget process; and,


    it being further noted that, subject to evaluation and funding through the 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget, incentive programs introduced under the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan will come into effect the day after the multi-year budget is passed by Municipal Council;

     

    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 pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication from C. Butler with respect to this matter;

     

    it being also 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 conforms to the in-force policies of The London Plan; and,
    • the recommended amendment is consistent with the definition of Community Improvement in the Planning Act.   (2020-S11)


    Yeas: (4)A. Kayabaga, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, and A. Hopkins
    Absent: (2)E. Holder, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (4 to 0)

    Additional Votes:


  • Moved by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:J. Helmer

    Motion to open the public participation meeting.


    Yeas: (4)A. Kayabaga, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, and A. Hopkins
    Absent: (2)E. Holder, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (4 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:A. Kayabaga

    Motion to close the public participation meeting.


    Yeas: (4)A. Kayabaga, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, and A. Hopkins
    Absent: (2)E. Holder, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (4 to 0)
  • Moved by:J. Helmer
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 2492222 Ontario Inc., relating to the property located at 536 and 542 Windermere Road:


    a)  pursuant to section 13.3 of the Council Procedure By-law, part c) of the resolution of the Municipal Council from the meeting held on April 23, 2019 relating to Item 3.8 of the 7th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee having to do with the property located at 536 and 542 Windemere Road BE RECONSIDERED; it being noted that part c) reads as follows:

    “c) the trees on the westerly and northerly boundary BE PROTECTED AND BE PRESERVED with the exception of invasive species or trees that are in poor condition;”

    b) subject to the approval of a) above, the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to consider implementing a vegetated buffer on the westerly and northerly boundary as a result of either retaining existing trees, or new plantings, or the combination of the two, in accordance with a landscape plan to be considered through the Site Plan Approval process;

     

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

    •           a communication dated December 13, 2019, from M. Campbell, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.; and,

    •            a communication dated January 16, 2020, from T. Mara.   (2020-D14)


    Yeas: (4)A. Kayabaga, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, and A. Hopkins
    Absent: (2)E. Holder, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (4 to 0)
  • Moved by:J. Helmer
    Seconded by:A. Kayabaga

    That the communication dated January 12, 2020, from Councillor M. van Holst with respect to a request to amend the Parkland Conveyance and Levy By-law, CP-9, BE RECEIVED for information.  (2020-P01)


    Yeas: (4)A. Kayabaga, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, and A. Hopkins
    Absent: (2)E. Holder, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (4 to 0)
  • The meeting adjourned at 6:26 PM.