Planning and Environment Committee

Report

The 11th Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee

Monday, July 26, 2021 at 4:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

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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 and K. Van Lammeren
  
  Remote Attendance:  Deputy Mayor J. Morgan; Councillor E. Peloza; G. Bailey, G. Barrett, J. Bunn, M. Clark, M. Corby, A. Curtis, K. Dawtrey, B. Debbert, A. DiCicco, M. Fabro, M. Feldberg, S. Giustizia (HDC), K. Gonyou, S. Grady, T. Macbeth, P. Masse, S. Meksula, L. Mottram, B. O'Hagan, B. Page, M. Pease, J. Raycroft, A. Riley, C. Smith, M. Tomazincic, B. Turcotte (HDC), B. Westlake-Power and E. Williamson
  
  The meeting is called to order at 4:00 PM, with Councillor P. Squire in the Chair, Councillor S. Lewis present and all other Members participating by remote attendance

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Consent

• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That Items 2.2 to 2.5, inclusive, 2.7 to 2.9, inclusive, 2.11 and 2.12 BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	P. Squire, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, and S. Lehman
  Absent: (1)	E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

2.2

3343 Morgan Avenue - Removal of Holding Provisions

• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Old Oak Properties, relating to the property located at 3343 Morgan Avenue, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 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 R5/R6/R7/R10 (h*h-54*h-71*R5-7/R6-5/R7.D100.H45/R10-3.H45) Zone TO a Residential R5/R6/R7/R10 (R5-7/R6-5/R7.D100.H45/R10-3.H45) Zone to remove the “h”, ‘h-54” and “h-71” holding provisions.  (2021-D09)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.3

1750 Finley Crescent - Exemption from Part-Lot Control

• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Kenmore Homes (London) Inc., to exempt Block 101, Plan 33M-733 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 July 26, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at a future Council meeting, to exempt Block 101, Plan 33M-733 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 (R4-4(4)) 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 Block 101, Plan 33M-733 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 the Planning and Development Department 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 the Planning and Development Department 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 the Planning and Development Department 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 the Planning and Development Department 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 the City, 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 Building Controls Division 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; 

  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 by-law affecting the Lots/Block in question; and,

  xiv)        in accordance with condition v), the applicant provide servicing drawings of municipal servicing to each of the blocks created within 1750 Finley Crescent to indicate that all municipal servicing can be provide to each property/block created without conflict. (2021-D25)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.4

1820 Finley Crescent - Exemption from Part-Lot Control

• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Kenmore Homes (London) Inc., to exempt Block 99, Plan 33M-733 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 July 26, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at a future Council meeting, to exempt Block 99, Plan 33M-733 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 (R4-4(4)) 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 Block 99, Plan 33M-733 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 the Planning and Development Department 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 the Planning and Development Department 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 the Planning and Development Department 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 the Planning and Development Department 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 the City, 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 Building Controls Division 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; 

  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; and,

  xiv)       in accordance with condition v), the applicant provide servicing drawings of municipal servicing to each of the blocks created within 1820 Finley Crescent to indicate that all municipal servicing can be provide to each property/block created without conflict. (2021-D25)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.5

1790 Finley Crescent - Exemption from Part-Lot Control

• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Kenmore Homes (London) Inc., to exempt Block 100, Plan 33M-733 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 July 26, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at a future Council meeting, to exempt Block 100, Plan 33M-733 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 (R4-4(4)) 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 Block 100, Plan 33M-733 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 the Planning and Development Department 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 the Planning and Development Department 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 the Planning and Development Department 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 the Planning and Development Department 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 the City, 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 Building Controls Division 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; 

  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; and

  xiv)      in accordance with condition v), the applicant provide servicing drawings of municipal servicing to each of the blocks created within 1790 Finley Crescent to indicate that all municipal servicing can be provide to each property/block created without conflict. (2021-D25)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.7

1738, 1752 and 1754 Hamilton Road - Phases 1 and 2 Special Provisions

• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Thames Village Joint Venture Corporation, for the subdivision of lands located at 1738, 1752 and 1754 Hamilton Road, north side, south of the Thames River, legally described as Part of Lots 7 & 8, Concession 1; Part of Lot 7, Broken Front Concession “B”; Part of the Road Allowance Between Lots 6 & 7, Broken Front Concession “B” and Concession 1 (Closed by Unregistered By-law 276, dated April, 1875) (Geographic Township of Westminster); all of Lot 1 and Part of Lot 6, and all of the one foot reserve abutting Bobolink Lane Registered Plan No. 747 in the City of London, County of Middlesex:

  a)        the Special Provisions, to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Thames Village Joint Venture Corporation for the Thames Village Joint Venture Subdivision, Phases 1 and 2 (39T-17502) appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 as Appendix “A”, BE APPROVED;

  b)        the Applicant BE ADVISED that Development Finance has summarized the claims and revenues appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 as Appendix “B”;

  c)        the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 as Appendix “C”; and,

  d)        the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute this Agreement, any amending agreements and all documents required to fulfill its conditions. (2021-D12)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.8

613 and 629 Sovereign Road - Deeming By-law

• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Spriet Associates London Limited, relating to the properties located at 613 and 629 Sovereign Road:

  a)        the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 2021 to deem Lot 26 and Lot 27, Registered Plan No. 33M-251, save and except part of Lot 27, Registered Plan No. 33M-251 designated as Part 1, Plan 33R-17747, City of London, County of Middlesex, not to be a registered plan of subdivision for the purposes of subsection 50(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13;   

  b)        the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide notice of the by-law passing and undertake registration of the Deeming By-law, in accordance with the provisions in subsections 50(28) and 50(29) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13; and,

  c)        the applicant BE REQUIRED to pay for any costs incurred to register the deeming by-law at the Land Registry Office. 2021-D12)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.9

2120 Kains Road

• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following action be taken with respect to the application by Sifton Properties Limited, to exempt the following lands 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 July 26, 2021 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 2021, to exempt part of Block 6 on Registered Plan 33M-429, more accurately described as Parts 3 to 6, inclusive, on Plan 33R-19849, from the Part Lot Control provisions of subsection 50(5) of the said Act; and,

  b)    the applicant BE ADVISED that the cost of registration of the above-noted By-law is to be borne by the applicant, in accordance with City policy. (2021-D25)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.11

1284 Sunningdale Road West - Foxhollow North Kent Phase 3C - Removal of Holding Provisions h and h-100

• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Sifton Properties Ltd., relating to the property located at 1284 Sunningdale Road West, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 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 Special Provision R1 (h*h-100*R1-3(8)) Zone, a Holding Residential Special Provision R4 (h*h-100*R4-6(14)) Zone, a Holding Residential R1 (h*h-100*R1-3) Zone, and an Open Space (OS1) Zone TO a Residential Special Provision R1 (R1-3(8)) Zone, a Residential Special Provision R4 (R4-6(14)) Zone, a Residential R1 (R1-3) Zone, and an Open Space (OS1) Zone to remove the h and h-100 holding provisions. (2021-D09)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.12

50 Southbridge Drive - Removal of Holding Provisions h, h-100 and h-198

• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Sifton Properties Ltd., relating to the property located at 50 Southbridge Drive, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 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 Special Provision R5 (h*h-100*h-198*R5-4(22)) and a Holding Residential Special Provision R6 (h*h-100*h-198*R6-5(50)) Zone TO a Residential Special Provision R5 (R5-4(22)) and a Residential Special Provision R6 (R6-5(50)) to remove the h, h-100 and h-198 holding provisions. (2021-D09)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.1

Oxford Wonderland Secondary Plan - Terms of Reference

• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: A. Hopkins

  That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the Terms of Reference for the Oxford Wonderland Secondary Plan, appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 as Appendix "A", BE ENDORSED. (2021-D08)

  
  

  Yeas: (1)	A. Hopkins
  Nays: (5)	P. Squire, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, and E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Failed (1 to 5)
• Moved by: A. Hopkins
  Seconded by: E. Holder

  Motion to move 2.6 and 2.13 together

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  P. Squire, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, and E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

2.6

704 and 706 Boler Road 

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

  That Items 2.6 and 2.13 BE APPROVED.

   

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, based on the application by Southside Construction Management Ltd., relating to a portion of the property located at 704 and 706 Boler Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 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 R6 Special Provision (h*R6-1(18)) Zone TO a Residential R6 Special Provision (R6-1(18)) Zone to remove the “h” holding provision. (2021-D09)

  
  
  
  
  

2.13

704, 706 and 720 Boler Road - Removal of Holding Provision "h"

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

  That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Southside Construction Management Ltd., relating to the properties located at 704, 706 and 720 Boler Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 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 Special Provision R1 (h*R1-9(8)) Zone TO a Residential Special Provision R1 (R1-9(8)) Zone to remove the “h” holding provision. (2021-D09)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  P. Squire, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, and E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

2.10

Proclamation of Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act, Ontario Regulation 385/21, and draft Ontario Heritage Toolkit

• Moved by: A. Hopkins
  Seconded by: S. Lehman

  That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the staff report dated July 26, 2021 entitled “Proclamation of Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act, Ontario Regulation 385/21, and draft Ontario Heritage Toolkit” BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the communication dated July 23, 2021 from A.M. Valastro, 133 John Street, was received; it being further noted that the request for delegation status was withdrawn. (2021-L11)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  P. Squire, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, and E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

3.

Scheduled Items

3.1

450 Wharncliffe Road South

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

  That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Plaza Retail Reit and The Corporation of the City of London, relating to the property located at 450 Wharncliffe Road South: 

  a)        the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 2021 to amend the 1989 Official Plan to DELETE policy Section 4.6.7 iii) – “Specific Service Commerical Areas- Wharncliffe Road South, between Devonshire and Baseline and 425 Wharncliffe Road South”;

  b)        the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 2021 to amend the 1989 Official Plan to ADD a policy to Section 4.4.2.11 – “Specific Service Auto-Oriented Commercial Corridors- Wharncliffe Road South, between Devonshire Avenue and Baseline Road West and 425 Wharncliffe Road South” to to provide for an expanded range of uses, including automobile sales and service establishment uses to the property located at 425 Wharncliffe Road South; and,

  c)        the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan as amended in part b) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Highway Service Commercial (HS2) Zone TO a Highway Service Commercial Special Provision (HS2 (*) Zone to permit the additional uses of Office, Medical/Dental Office, Clinic, Laboratory, Retail Store and Liquor, Beer and Wine Store;

  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, 2020 which promotes an appropriate range and mix of uses in a settlement area;
  •    the recommended uses conform to the in-force policies of The London Plan including but not limited to, Our City, Key Directions, and City Building, and will facilitate a wider range of uses in an existing building in the Urban Corridor Place Type;
  •    the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of the 1989 Official Plan, including but not limited to, Chapter 4 – Policies for Specific Service Auto-Oriented Commercial Corridors, which allows Council to apply specific policies where the change in land use is site specific and located in an Auto-Oriented Corridor where Council wishes to maintain the existing land use designation while allowing for a site-specific uses; and,
  •    the recommended Zoning By-law Amendment implements an appropriate use and intensity for the site which is compatible with the surrounding area. (2021-D09)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  P. Squire, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, and E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

  Additional Votes:

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

  Motion to open the public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  P. Squire, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, and E. Holder

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

  Motion to close the public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  P. Squire, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, and E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

3.2

360 Callaway Road - Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium (39CD-21504)

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

  That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Wastell Development Inc., relating to the property located at 360 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 relating to the property located at 360 Callaway Road; 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 360 Callaway Road;

  it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication dated July 22, 2021, from E. Abbott, with respect to these matters;

   

  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; 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. (2021-D12)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  P. Squire, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, and E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

  Additional Votes:

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

  Motion to open the public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  P. Squire, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, and E. Holder

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

  Motion to close the public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  P. Squire, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, and E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

3.3

355 Middleton Avenue - Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium (39CD-21509)

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

  That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Economic Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Sifton Properties Limited, relating to the property located at 355 Middleton Avenue: 

  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 a property located at 355 Middleton Avenue; 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 355 Middleton Avenue;

  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; 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. (2021-D12)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  P. Squire, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, and E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

  Additional Votes:

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

  Motion to open the public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  P. Squire, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, and E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)
• Moved by: E. Holder
  Seconded by: S. Lehman

  Motion to close the public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  P. Squire, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, and E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

3.4

915 Upperpoint Avenue - Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium (39CD-21508)

• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: E. Holder

  That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Sifton Properties Limited, relating to the property located at 915 Upperpoint Avenue: 

  a)        the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that no issues were raised at the public meeting with respect to the application for the Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium relating to a property located at 915 Upperpoint Avenue; 

  b)        the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the following issues were raised at the public meeting with respect to the Site Plan Approval application relating to the property located at 355 Middleton Avenue:

  i)         a request for the installation of a barrier or vegetation;
  ii)        the increase in traffic and the speed of the traffic;
  iii)       the dirt and dust from the ongoing construction to the north of the proposed development;
  iv)       the vibration from the excavation; and,
  v)        the accumulation of garbage from the ongoing construction;
  
  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; 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. (2021-D12)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  P. Squire, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, and E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

  Additional Votes:

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

  Motion to open the public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  P. Squire, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, and E. Holder

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

  Motion to close the public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  P. Squire, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, and E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

3.5

414-418 Old Wonderland Road (Z-9293)

• Moved by: A. Hopkins
  Seconded by: S. Lehman

  That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning & Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Four Fourteen Inc. relating to the property located at 414-418 Old Wonderland Road: 

  a)        the proposed, revised, attached by-law (Appendix "A") BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 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 (R1-10) Zone and an Urban Reserve (UR1) Zone TO a to a holding Residential R5 Special Provision (h-5*R5-7(_)) Zone and an Open Space (OS5) Zone;

  it being noted that the following Site Plan matters have been raised through the application review process for consideration by the Site Plan Approval Authority:

  i)         board on board fencing along the east, north and south property boundaries that not only exceed the standards of the Site Plan Control By-law but also has screening/privacy qualities;
  ii)        ensure naturalization with feature restoration and compensation is required to be completed by the landowner in accordance with the mitigation measures in the recommendations of the Environmental Impact Assessment and City Ecologist;
  iii)       ensure that in the development agreement it is clear that the restoration and compensation areas are to be protected in a natural state and not manicured; and,
  iv)       a small berm should be created along the edges of the storage area to direct flows back to the road surface and not towards the pond feature to the north; and,

  b)        pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as determined by the Municipal Council, no further notice BE GIVEN in respect of the proposed by-law as the recommended zoning implements the site concept submitted with the application;

  it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the staff presentation with respect to these matters;

  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, 2020, 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 in-force policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions; 
  •    the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of the 1989 Official Plan, including but not limited to the Multi-Family Medium Density Residential designation and Environmental Policies;
  •    the recommended amendment facilitates the development of a site within the Built-Area Boundary and the Primary Transit Area with an appropriate form of development; and,
  •    the subject lands represent an appropriate location for intensification in the form of townhouses, at an intensity that is appropriate for the site and surrounding neighbourhood. (2021-D09)

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	P. Squire, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, and E. Holder
  Nays: (1)	A. Hopkins

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 1)

  Additional Votes:

  
  
• Moved by: A. Hopkins
  Seconded by: S. Lehman

  Motion to open the public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  P. Squire, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, and E. Holder

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

  Motion to close the public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  P. Squire, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, and E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

3.6

400 Southdale Road East (OZ-9261)

• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: E. Holder

  That, on the recommendation of the Acting Manager, Planning Implementation, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by LJM Developments, relating to the property located at 400 Southdale Road East: 

  a)        the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 2021 to amend the 1989 Official Plan to ADD a policy to Section 10.1.3 – “Policies for Specific Areas” that would modify the ‘Neighbourhood Commercial Node’ designation to permit residential units on the ground floor and an increased density of 462 units per hectare on the subject lands located at 400 Southdale Road East;

  b)        the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 as Appendix “B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 2021 to amend The London Plan to create a special policy area in the Neighbourhoods Place Type at 400 Southdale Road East to permit an apartment building with residential uses on the ground floor, a height of 7-storeys (29.2m including the mechanical penthouse) and a density of 462 units per hectare and by ADDING the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policies Areas – of The London Plan;

  c)        the proposed revised, attached, by-law (Appendix "C") BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan as amended in parts a) and b) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Service Station (SS2) Zone TO holding Residential R9 (h-5*R9-1*B-  ) Zone;

   

  it being noted that the following Site Plan matters have been raised through the application review process to be addressed through the Site Plan Approval process:

  i)         enhanced provision of boundary landscaping and board on board fencing along boundaries that not only exceed the standards of the Site Plan Control By-law but also has screening/privacy qualities;
  ii)        consideration of more surface parking for visitors; and,
  iii)       address an existing license agreement and the existing private sanitary sewer and PDC that bisects the subject property that services adjacent lands, namely servicing in favor of 456 Southdale Road East, through updates to the Sanitary Study and through detailed design that ensures this existing service in favour of the adjacent lands will be maintained or rerouted and uninterrupted connecting to the municipal sewer on Dundalk.  A clause in the future development agreement will be included regarding an easement agreement between 400 Southdale Road East and 456 Southdale Road East and all servicing details are to be included in the engineering site servicing drawings;

  d)        the Bonus Zone shall be enabled through one or more agreements to facilitate the development of a high quality residential apartment building, with a maximum height of 7-storeys with mechanical penthouse, 181 dwelling units and a maximum density of 462 units per hectare, which substantively implements the Site Plan and Elevations appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 as Schedule “1” to the amending by-law in return for the following facilities, services and matters:

  A)    Exceptional Building Design 

  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;

  i)        the building oriented to the corner of Southdale Road East and Dundalk Street providing a well-defined built edge and creating a positive public interface and human scale at street level;
  ii)       the inclusion of building step backs, from 7-storeys to 6-storeys and 5-storeys with a variety of building materials and building articulation to break up the massing of the building; and,
  iii)       purpose-designed amenity space on top of the apartment building and/or parking structure; 

  B)    Underground Parking

  C)    Provision of Affordable Housing by requiring that LJM Developments enter into an agreement with the Corporation of the City of London (“the City”) to facilitate the transfer of ownership at no cost of four (4) new one-bedroom condominium units constructed within the development for the purposes of affordable housing, in a form prescribed by the City;

  it being noted that a future development agreement will provide for the four new one-bedroom units and will include the following through further agreements as necessary:

  •    assurances of the specific location, size, fixtures, and features of the bonus units are defined as to the City’s satisfaction. This includes any common and general attributes, (such as storage lockers, parking, or other building resident amenities) for each bonus unit;
  •    a purchase agreement, inclusive of securities as applicable, reflecting the process for the no-cost transfer of the 4 new one-bedroom units and any associated services and features upon condominium plan registration, in a form satisfactory to the City; and,
  •    confirmation that the associated condominium declaration and by-laws shall in no way limit the use and function of the units for affordable rental housing in accordance with applicable residential rental laws;

  it is further recognized that, upon ownership, the City will retain and maintain the units within the function and business of affordable rental housing as managed through the City’s Housing Stability Services. The City, as owner, would therefore be required to address costs associated with condominium and other standard fees. These factors have been considered within the bonus provisions and will be subject to separate reporting and details;

  d)        pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as determined by the Municipal Council, no further notice BE GIVEN in respect of the proposed by-law as the recommended zoning implements the same range of uses for which public notification has been given albeit at a lower intensity;

  it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the staff presentation with respect to these matters;

  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, 2020, 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 in-force policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions;
  •    the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of the 1989 Official Plan, including but not limited to the Neighbourhood Commercial Node;
  •    the recommended Zoning By-law amendment conforms to the policies of The London Plan and 1989 Official Plan upon approval of the recommended amendment.
  •    the recommended amendment facilitates the development of a site within the Built-Area Boundary and Primary Transit Area; and,
  •    the recommended amendment facilitates the development of four (4)affordable housing units that will help in addressing the growing need for affordable housing in London. The recommended amendment is in alignment with the Housing Stability Action Plan 2019-2024 and Strategic Area of Focus 2: Create More Housing Stock. (2021-D09)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  P. Squire, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, and E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

  Additional Votes:

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

  Motion to open the public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  P. Squire, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, and E. Holder

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

  Motion to close the public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  P. Squire, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, and E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

3.7

180-186 Commissioners Road West 

• Moved by: E. Holder
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning & Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by 180 Commissioners Road Inc., relating to the property located at 180 – 186 Commissioners Road West:

  a)        the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 2021 to amend the 1989 Official Plan by ADDING a policy to Section 3.5. – Policies for Specific Residential Areas to permit a maximum residential density of 105 units per hectare to align the 1989 Official Plan policies with the Neighbourhood Place Type policies of The London Plan;

  b)        the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 2021 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 R1 (R1-9) Zone TO a Residential R9 Special Provision (R9-4(_)) Zone;

  it being noted that the following site plan matters were raised during the application review process:

  i)        the provision of a built form that is located along both the Commissioners Road West and Viscount Road frontages, with units oriented to the street;
  ii)        the provision of a building design for both street-facing facades that includes a high level of architectural detail and a variety of materials and articulation; individual front door style entrances to ground floor units; amenity spaces for individual units at ground level that create a pedestrian-oriented streetscape; and direct walkway connections from ground floor units to the public sidewalk;
  iii)        the provision of an appropriately sized common outdoor amenity area for residents;
  iv)        the provision of enhanced landscaping in the exterior side yard along Viscount Road, including consideration of such items as a seat wall, arbour, masonry columns and planting or other enhanced features;
  v)        the provision of mitigation measures to address privacy issues/conflicts between grade-related patios and the public realm on Commissioners Road West, and between grade-related patios and the surface parking area, exploring opportunities for creating grade separation to better preserve the amenity of the porches/patios and the usability of those spaces for residents;
  vi)       the provision of privacy fencing along the east and south property boundaries, where possible when co-ordinated with any tree retention on or adjacent to the property lines, noting the retention of existing trees may be less desirable than the provision of privacy fencing in combination with new enhanced landscaping for screening;
  vii)      the provision of enhanced, robust landscaping along the east and south property boundaries for screening, taking into account possible compensation for trees removed from the site prior to the preparation of the Tree Preservation Report; discussions between the applicant and the neighbouring property owners; and the submission of a final Tree Preservation Report;
  viii)      the location and design of snow storage areas to retain snow-melt on site;
  ix)        possible external updates/modifications on Viscount Road, which may include a pavement marking exercise to implement a left turn lane into the site, and/or signal timing revisions;

  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, 2020, 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 in-force policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions, and Neighbourhoods Place Type; 
  •    the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of the 1989 Official Plan, including but not limited to the Multi-family, Medium Density Residential designation and the criteria for Policies for Specific Areas which allow Council to address development opportunities through specific policies that provide additional guidance to the general Multi-family, Medium Density Residential policies; and,
  •    the recommended amendment facilitates the development of a site within the Built-Area Boundary and the Primary Transit Area with an appropriate form of infill development. (2021-D09)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  P. Squire, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, and E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

  Additional Votes:

  
  
• Moved by: A. Hopkins
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  Motion to open the public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  P. Squire, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, and E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)
• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  Motion to close the public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  P. Squire, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, and E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

3.8

1047-1055 Dearness Drive

• Moved by: E. Holder
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Leo, Maria and Christine Viglianti relating to the property located at 1047 – 1055 Dearness Drive:

  a)        the City Solicitor BE REQUESTED to provide a briefing to the Municipal Council at their meeting to be held on August 10, 2021 with respect to the potential impacts of the Veterans Land Act on the above-noted application; and,

  b)        consideration of the application BE REFERRED to the same above-noted Municipal Council meeting;

   

  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. (2021-D09)

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	P. Squire, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, and E. Holder
  Nays: (1)	A. Hopkins

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 1)

  Additional Votes:

  
  
• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: S. Lehman

  Motion to open the public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  P. Squire, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, and E. Holder

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

  Motion to close the public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  P. Squire, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, and E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

3.9

Medway Valley Heritage Forest Environmentally Significant Area (OZ-9367)

• Moved by: S. Lehman
  Seconded by: A. Hopkins

  That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to Medway Valley Heritage Forest Environmentally Significant Area (South) Conservation Master Plan:

  
  a)        the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 2021 to adopt the Medway Valley Heritage Forest Environmentally Significant Area (South) Conservation Master Plan, appended to the aforementioned staff report, in accordance with London Plan policy 1421;

   

  b)        that NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to implementing the Green Acres Drive connection to the Medway Valley trail and pathway system at this time;

   

  c)        the portion of the pathway and trail system from Gloucester Road (Access A11) to its connection with the pathway in the Valley shown on “Appendix B” of the Medway Valley Heritage Environmentally Significant Area (South) Conservation Master Plan BE DEFERRED to be considered at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee following further consultation and review with the adjacent neighbours, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee and the Accessibility Advisory Committee:

  d)        the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021  as Appendix ‘E’ BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 2021 to amend the London Plan:

  i)         change Policy 1719_11 FROM Medway Valley Heritage Forest Site Planning Study TO Medway Valley Heritage Forest Environmentally Significant Area (South) Conservation Master Plan;
  ii)        change the Green Space Place Type and Neighbourhoods Place Type on Map 1 – Place Types in conformity with the Medway Valley Heritage Forest ESA (South) Conservation Master Plan adopted above; and,
  iii)       change the Medway Valley Heritage Forest Environmentally Significant Area on Map 5 – Natural Heritage, in conformity with the Medway Valley Heritage Forest ESA (South) Conservation Master Plan adopted above:
  It being noted that The London Plan Map 1 will come into full force and effect concurrent with Map 1 of the London Plan;

  e)        the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021  as Appendix ’F’ BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 2021 to amend the 1989 Official Plan to:

  i)         change the Low Density Residential, Multi-family Medium Density Residential, Regional Facility, and Open Space land use designations on Schedule “A”, Land Use in conformity with the Medway Valley Heritage Forest Environmentally Significant Area (South) Conservation Master Plan adopted above; and,
  ii)        change the Medway Valley Heritage Forest Environmentally Significant Area on Schedule “B1”, Natural Heritage Features, in conformity with the Medway Valley Heritage Forest Environmentally Significant Area (South) Conservation Master Plan adopted above; and,
  iii)        change Policy 19.2.2. ii) to add the Medway Valley Heritage Forest Environmentally Significant Area (South) Conservation Master Plan to the list of guideline documents; and,

  f)         the members of Accessibility Advisory Committee, Environmental Ecological Planning Advisory Committee, UTRCA and local First Nations Communities BE THANKED for their work in the review and comments on the Sustainable Trail Concept Plan;

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

  ●    a communication dated July 26, 2021 from G. and S. Sinker, 1597 Gloucester Road;
  ●    the staff presentation; and,
  ●    revised pages of the maps included in the staff report;

  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.   (2021-E18/E20)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  P. Squire, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, and E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

  Additional Votes:

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

  Motion to open the public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  P. Squire, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, and E. Holder

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

  Motion to close the public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  P. Squire, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, and E. Holder

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

  Motion to approve a new part b), which reads as follows:

   

  b)       that NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to implementing the Green Acres Drive connection to the Medway Valley trail and pathway system at this time;

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  P. Squire, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, and E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

4.

Items for Direction

4.1

5th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee

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

  That the 5th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on June 23, 2021 BE RECEIVED for information.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  P. Squire, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, and E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

4.2

7th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage

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

  That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 7th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, from its meeting held on July 14, 2021:

  a)        the following actions be taken with respect to the Notice of Planning Application, dated June 16, 2021, from C. Maton, Senior Planner, with respect to a Zoning By-law Amendment for the properties located at 551-555 Waterloo Street:

  i)         C. Maton, Senior Planner, BE ADVISED that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage is satisfied with the research, assessment and conclusions of the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) included with the above-noted Notice of Planning Application and is in support of this development; and,
  ii)         the above-noted Notice of Planning Application BE RECEIVED;

  b)        on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated July 14, 2021, related to an application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking approval to alter the heritage designated property located at 329-331 Richmond Street, located within the Downtown Heritage Conservation District:

  i)         the alterations BE PERMITTED, as submitted, with the following terms and conditions:

  ·    the cast iron columns be braced and protected in situ, as described in the Conservation Plan (Cornerstone Architecture and VanBoxmeer & Stranges, dated June 1, 2021), as appended to the above-noted staff report; and,
  ·    the Heritage Alteration Permit be displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed;

  ii)        direction BE GIVEN to the Site Plan Approval Authority to include a clause regarding the following within the Development Agreement (DA) For the Site Plan Approval:

  ·    alterations to the property shall conform to the Heritage Alteration Permit (HAP21-049-L); and,
  the approach, methods, and process of the in situ conservation of the cast iron columns and arched entryway feature of the property at 329 Richmond Street, before, during, and after construction, shall conform to the Conservation Plan (Cornerstone Architecture and VanBoxmeer & Stranges, dated June 1, 2021), appended to the Heritage Alteration Permit; and,

  c)        clauses 1.1, 2.1 to 2.5, inclusive, 2.7, 3.2, 4.1 and 4.2 BE RECEIVED for information.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  P. Squire, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, and E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

6.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 10:03 PM.