Planning and Environment Committee

Report

The 14th Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee
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PRESENT:
  • Councillor M. Cassidy (Chair),
  • J. Helmer,
  • A. Hopkins,
  • S. Turner,
  • A. Kayabaga,
  • and Mayor E. Holder
ALSO PRESENT:
  • H. Lysynski, C. Saunders and J.W. Taylor

     

    Remote Attendance:  Councillor M. van Holst; J. Adema, A. Anderson, G. Barrett, J. Bunn, S. Corman, G. Dales, L. Dent, K. Dickins, M. Feldberg, D. Hahn, P. Kokkoros, G. Kotsifas, B. Lambert, T. Macbeth, D. MacRae, L. Maitland, C. Maton, H. McNeely, B. O'Hagan, C. Parker, M. Pease, A. Riley, M. Schulthess, B. Somers, E. Skalski, M. Tomazincic, B. Warner, B. Westlake-Power and P. Yeoman

     

    The meeting is called to order at 4:02 PM, with Councillor M. Cassidy in the Chair, Councillors Hopkins and Turner present; it being noted that the following Members were in remote attendance: Mayor E. Holder; Councillors J. Helmer and A. Kayabaga

     

     


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


    Absent: (6)A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That Items 2.1 and 2.3 BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (6)A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (6 to 0)
  • That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Foxhollow North Kent Development Inc., for the subdivision of land over Part of Lot 23, Concession 5, (Geographic Township of London), City of London, County of Middlesex, situated on the south side of Sunningdale Road West, between Wonderland Road North and Hyde Park Road, and on the north side of the Heard Drain, municipally known as 1284 and 1388 Sunningdale Road West:

     

    a) the Special Provisions, to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Foxhollow North Kent Development Inc., for the Kent Subdivision, Phase 3B (39T-04510-3B) appended to the staff report dated September 21, 2020 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 September 21, 2020 as Appendix “B”; and,

     

    c) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute this Agreement, any amending agreements and all documents required to fulfill its conditions.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, in response to the recommendation of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, dated September 10, 2020, with respect to the staff report on the Heritage Alteration Permit (HAP20-011) relating to the property located at 556 Wellington Street, the staff report dated September 21, 2020 entitled "556 Wellington Street - HAP20-011" BE RECEIVED for information.


    Yeas: (6)A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (6 to 0)
  • That the Building Division Monthly Report for the month of July, 2020 BE RECEIVED for information.  (2020-A23)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, City Planning and City Planner, based on the application by McIver Holdings Inc., relating to the property located at 733 Wellington Street, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 21, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 29, 2020 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 R2 (R2-6) Zone and TO Residential R3 Special Provision (R3-4 ( )) Zone;

     

    it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication dated from D. Deane Cummings, Co-Chair, Piccadilly Area Neighbourhood Association, with respect to this matter;

     

    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;

     

    it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons:

    • the recommended Zoning Amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), 2020, which encourages an appropriate range and mix of uses to meet projected requirements of current and future residents;
    • the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to, the Neighbourhood Area Place Type, Our City, Our Strategy, and all other applicable London Plan policies;
    • the recommended amendment permits an appropriate range of residential uses that conform to the in-force policies of the (1989) Official Plan, including but not limited to the Main Street Commercial Corridor designation; and,
    • the recommended Zoning By-law Amendment permits development that is appropriate for the site and compatible with the surrounding land.


    Yeas: (6)A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (6 to 0)

    Additional Votes:


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

    Motion to open the public participation meeting.


    Yeas: (6)A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (6 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:J. Helmer

    Motion to close the public participation meeting.


    Yeas: (6)A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, based on the application by JFK Holdings, relating to the property located at 666-670 Wonderland Road North, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 21, 2020, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 29, 2020 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property BY AMENDING the Highway Service Commercial Special Provision/Restricted Service Commercial Special Provision (HS(3)/RSC2(17)) Zone;

     

    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;

     

    it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons:

    • the proposed amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020;
    • the proposed amendment conforms to the in-force policies of the 1989 Official Plan, including but not limited to, the Auto-Oriented Commercial Corridor; and,
    • the proposed amendment conforms to the in-force policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to the Transit Village Place Type.


    Yeas: (6)A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (6 to 0)

    Additional Votes:


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

    Motion to open the public participation meeting.


    Yeas: (6)A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (6 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Kayabaga
    Seconded by:S. Turner

    Motion to close the public participation meeting.


    Yeas: (6)A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (6 to 0)
  • Moved by:J. Helmer
    Seconded by:E. Holder

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Bruce Sworik, relating to the property located at 820 Cabell Street:

     

    a) the application BE REFERRED to a future Planning and Environment Committee meeting; and,

     

    b)  the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to work with the applicant and to report back with a draft by-law to permit ancillary commercial space permitted on the property to a maximum gross floor area of 400 m2;

     

    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.


    Yeas: (6)A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (6 to 0)

    Additional Votes:


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

    Motion to open the public participation meeting.


    Yeas: (6)A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    Motion to close the public participation meeting.


    Yeas: (6)A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, City Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Housing Development Corporation London, relating to the property located at 122 Base Line Road West:


    a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 21, 2020 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 29, 2020 to amend The London Plan by ADDING a policy to Specific Policies for the Neighbourhoods Place Type to permit a low-rise apartment building on the subject site and by ADDING the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of the London Plan;


    it being noted that the amendments will come into full force and effect concurrently with Map 1 and Map 7 of the London Plan;

     

    b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 21, 2020 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 29, 2020 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with The London Plan as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R8 (R8-3) Zone TO a Holding Residential R8 Bonus (h-5*R8-3*B(_)) Zone;


    the Bonus Zone shall be implemented through one or more agreements to provide for a low-rise apartment building with a maximum height of 4 storeys or 13.0 metres; an increased density of up to 100 units per hectare (61 units total); a rear yard depth minimum of 15.0 metres; an interior side yard depth minimum of 3.0 metres for building walls containing no windows to habitable rooms or 8.0 metres for building walls containing windows to habitable rooms; a parking rate of 1 space per unit; and a bicycle parking rate of 1 space per 4 units, in return for the provision of the following facilities, services and matters:


    i) provision of Affordable Housing: A mix of unit types (by number of bedrooms) and a minimum of 30% of each unit type within the development will be provided at affordable rent (at approximately 70% of Average Market Rent). An agreements shall be entered into with the Corporation of the City of London to secure those units for a minimum affordability period of 20 years; and,

    ii) design Principles: Implementation of a site development concept, to be implemented through a future development agreement, which substantially achieves design principles that include:


    A) building footprint and spatial orientation that: serves to activate the street; is pedestrian in scale; and establishes safe, direct, and barrier-free accessible pedestrian connections throughout the Site and from the Site to the public realm;
    B)  a principle building entrance that further serves to activate the streetscape and reinforce the “front facing” built form;
    C) a building footprint that mitigates impacts, noting an enhanced rear yard setback and enhanced interior side yard setback are identified in the Bonus Zone;
    D) a parking area that provides for safe, direct and barrier-free accessible pedestrian connections, is suitably sized to accommodate projected demand, and is strategically located to minimize impacts on the public realm;
    E) an outdoor amenity area that is sufficiently sized and strategically located to provide for privacy and additional buffering opportunities and plantings, and also serves to mitigate overland flows and other potential stormwater management (SWM) impacts; and,
    F) maintain, to the greatest extent possible, on-site green infrastructure in a manner consistent with the findings of the preliminary Tree Preservation 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;

    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;
    • the recommended amendment conforms with the 1989 Official Plan;
    • the recommended amendment conforms with the policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions, Homelessness Prevention and Housing policies, and City Design policies;
    • the recommended amendment facilitates infill and intensification of an underutilized urban site and encourages an appropriate form of development. Infill and intensification supports the City’s commitment to reducing and mitigating climate change by supporting efficient use of existing urban lands and infrastructure and regeneration of existing neighbourhoods;
    • the recommended amendment facilitates the development of up to 61 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; and,
    • the recommended bonus zone for the subject site will provide public benefits that include affordable housing units, barrier-free and accessible design, transit-supportive development, and a quality design standard to be implemented through a subsequent public site plan application.

     


    Yeas: (6)A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (6 to 0)

    Additional Votes:


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

    Motion to open the public participation meeting.


    Yeas: (6)A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    Motion to close the public participation meeting.


    Yeas: (6)A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, based on the application by Norquay Developments, relating to a portion of the property located at 1093 Westdel Bourne, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 21, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 29, 2020 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of a portion of the subject property FROM a Residential R1 (R1-14) Zone TO a Residential R1 (R1-4) Zone;

     

    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;

     

    it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons:

     

    • the proposed development is consistent with the PPS, 2020 by promoting the efficient use of land;
    • the proposed development conforms with the in-force polices of The London Plan, including but not limited to permitted single detached dwelling use within the Neigbourhood Place Type;
    • the proposed development conforms with the in-force policies of the (1989) Official Plan, including but not limited to the permitted use of single detached dwellings in the Low Density Residential designation; and,
    • the recommended Zoning By-law amendment will ensure that the zoning of these lands corresponds with the zoning of five(5) partial lots within the Eagle Ridge draft approved plan of subdivision (39T-17501).


    Yeas: (6)A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (6 to 0)

    Additional Votes:


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

    Motion to open the public participation meeting.


    Yeas: (6)A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (6 to 0)
  • Moved by:E. Holder
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    Motion to close the public participation meeting.


    Yeas: (6)A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Speyside East Corporation, relating to the property located at 799 Southdale Road West:


    a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 21, 2020 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 29, 2020 to amend the Official Plan for the City of London (1989):


    i) by changing the land use designation FROM “Low Density Residential” TO “Multi-Family, Medium Density Residential”,
    ii) as it relates to the Southwest Area Secondary Plan, by changing the land use designation of 20.5.17 Appendix 1 (Official Plan Extracts) FROM “Low Density Residential” TO “Medium Density Residential”;
    iii) as it relates to the Southwest Area Secondary Plan, by changing the land use designation of 20.5.3.4 - Schedule 2 ( Multi-Use Pathways and Parks) FROM “Low Density Residential” TO “Medium Density Residential”;
    iv) as it relates to the Southwest Area Secondary Plan, by changing the land use designation of 20.5.5 - Schedule 4 (Southwest Area Land Use Plan) FROM “Low Density Residential” TO “Medium Density Residential”;
    v) as it relates to the Southwest Area Secondary Plan, by changing the land use designation of Schedule 6 (Lambeth Residential Neighbourhood Land Use Designations) FROM “Low Density Residential” TO “Medium Density Residential”;
    vi) as it relates to the Southwest Area Secondary Plan, by changing the land use designation of Schedule 9 (North Lambeth Residential Neighbourhood Land Use Designations) FROM “Low Density Residential” TO “Medium Density Residential”; and,
    vii) as it relates to the Southwest Area Secondary Plan, by changing the land use designation of Schedule 12 (North Talbot Residential Neighbourhood Land Use Designations) FROM “Low Density Residential” TO “Medium Density Residential”; 


    b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 21, 2020 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 29, 2020 to amend the Official Plan for the City of London (1989) to ADD a policy to Section 10.1.3 – “Policies for Specific Areas” to allow the site to develop with reduced setbacks, building heights of 6-storeys, a maximum density of 100 units per hectare, that the front lot line is deemed to be Southdale Road West to permit a 6-storey continuum-of-care facility; 5-storey apartment buildings; and townhouse units;

     

    c) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 21, 2020 as Appendix "C" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 29, 2020 to amend The London Plan to change Policy 1565_5 (List of Secondary Plans) Southwest Area Secondary Plan, Section 20.5 (Southwest Area Secondary Plan):


    i) by changing the land use designation of 20.5.17 Appendix 1 (Official Plan Extracts) FROM “Low Density Residential” TO “Medium Density Residential”;
    ii) by changing the land use designation of 20.5.3.4 - Schedule 2 ( Multi-Use Pathways and Parks) FROM “Low Density Residential” TO “Medium Density Residential”;
    iii) by changing the land use designation of 20.5.5 - Schedule 4 (Southwest Area Land Use Plan) FROM “Low Density Residential” TO “Medium Density Residential”;
    iv) by changing the land use designation of Schedule 6 (Lambeth Residential Neighbourhood Land Use Designations) FROM “Low Density Residential” TO “Medium Density Residential”;
    v) by changing the land use designation of Schedule 9 (North Lambeth Residential Neighbourhood Land Use Designations) FROM “Low Density Residential” TO “Medium Density Residential”; and,
    vi) by changing the land use designation of Schedule 12 (North Talbot Residential Neighbourhood Land Use Designations) FROM “Low Density Residential” TO “Medium Density Residential”;


    d) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 21, 2020 as Appendix "D" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 29, 2020 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London (1989), Southwest Area Secondary Plan and The London Plan, as amended in parts a) through c) above):


    i) to change the zoning of the subject property FROM an Urban Reserve (UR1) Zone and a holding Residential R4 Special Provision (h-56*h-84*R4-6(6) Zone TO a Residential R7 Special Provision (R7( )*H20*D100) zone on the western portion of the lands to permit a minimum front yard setback of 0.5 metres, a mimimum exterior side yard setback of 9.2 metres, a front lot line that is deemed to be Southdale Road West, and to permit Continuum-of-Care Facilities to be owned and/or operated by a for-profit entity;
    ii) to change the zoning of the subject property FROM an Urban Reserve (UR1) Zone and a holding Residential R4 Special Provision (h-56*h-84*R4-6(6) Zone TO a Residential R5 Special Provision/Residential R9 Special Provision ((R5-7( )/(R9-3( )) Zone on the eastern portion of the lands to permit a maximum density of 100 units per hectare, minimum front yard setback of 0.5 metres, a minimum west side yard setback of 4.8m, a minimum east side yard setback of 6.0m, a maximum building height of 17m, a maximum density of 100 units per hectare, a front lot line that is deemed to be Southdale Road West, and buildings oriented to the Southdale Road frontage; and,
    iii) to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R2 Special Provision/Residential R4 Special Provision (R2-1(13)/R4-3(1) Zone TO a Residential R5 Special Provision/Residential R9 Special Provision ((R5-7( )/(R9-3( )) Zone on the eastern portion of the lands to permit a maximum density of 100 units per hectare, minimum front yard setback of 0.5 metres, a minimum west side yard setback of 4.8m, a minimum east side yard setback of 6.0m, a maximum building height of 17m, a maximum density of 100 units per hectare, a front lot line that is deemed to be Southdale Road West, and buildings oriented to the Southdale Road frontage.


    e) 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 Official Plan amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment as:


    i) the changes represent technical amendments to the 1989 Official Plan and The London Plan to facilitate amendments to the Southwest Area Secondary Plan, and Zoning Bylaw; and,
    ii) the recommended Official Plan amendment and Zoning By-law amendment have the same effect as the proposed Official Plan amendment circulated in the Notice of Application and the Public Meeting Notice;

     

    it being further noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication dated September 4, 2020 from G. Versteegh, 804 Southdale Road, with respect to this matter;

     

    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 amendments are consistent with the 2020 Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) which direct municipalities to ensure development provides healthy, liveable and safe communities, and that provide for an appropriate range and mix of housing types and densities;
    • the recommended amendments conform to the in-force policies of the (1989) Official Plan including, but not limited to, the policies of Chapter 10 which list the necessary condition(s) for approval of Policies for Specific Areas to facilitate the development of the subject lands to a Multi-family, Medium Density Residential development, supporting Southwest Area Plan policies and the recommended Multi-family Medium Density Residential designation;
    • the recommended amendments conform to the in-force policies of The London Plan including, but not limited to, the Southwest Area Secondary Plan. Overall, the proposed residential uses will serve the intended function of the Neighbourhoods Place Type while providing for a manner which respects the intended form and character of the area through conformity with the Southwest Area Plan’s Urban Design Guidelines;
    • the recommended amendments conform to the policies of the Southwest Area Secondary Plan (SWAP);
    • the recommended amendments would provide the necessary guidance for the developer and staff, and would direct the most intense residential uses along Southdale Road West, an arterial road, with a transition to less intensive forms adjacent to the low density residential to the south. The overall height and density of this proposal would be in keeping with the proposed Multi-family, Medium Density Residential density target for these lands. This marginal increase in height and density for this development will not cause serious adverse impacts for surrounding residential land uses;
    • the recommended amendments to Zoning By-law Z.-1 will conform to the (1989) Official Plan, Southwest Area Secondary Plan and The London Plan as recommended to be amended. The recommended amendments to the Zoning By-law with special provisions will provide for an appropriate development of the site; and,
    • the holding provisions on the subject site are recommended to be removed as all conditions have been satisfied.


    Yeas: (6)A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (6 to 0)

    Additional Votes:


  • Moved by:S. Turner
    Seconded by:A. Kayabaga

    Motion to open the public participation meeting.


    Yeas: (6)A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (6 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Kayabaga
    Seconded by:S. Turner

    Motion to close the public participation meeting.


    Yeas: (6)A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (6 to 0)
  • That it BE NOTED that the Planning and Environment Committee was unable to reach a majority decision with respect to the application by Farhi Holdings Corporation relating to the property located at 120 York Street and pursuant to Section 19.3 of the Council Procedure By-law, the matter is hereby submitted to the Municipal Council for its disposition;

     

    it being further 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.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Additional Votes:


  • Moved by:J. Helmer
    Seconded by:E. Holder

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the request to demolish the building on the heritage designated property at 120 York Street, within the Downtown Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED, and the following actions BE TAKEN:


    a) That the Chief Building Official BE ADVISED of Municipal Council’s intention in this matter; and,
    b) That the applicant BE REQUIRED to obtain final Site Plan Approval for the property.


    Yeas: (3)E. Holder, J. Helmer, and M. Cassidy
    Nays: (3)A. Kayabaga, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Failed (3 to 3)
  • Moved by:S. Turner
    Seconded by:A. Kayabaga

    Motion to open the public participation meeting.


    Yeas: (6)A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (6 to 0)
  • Moved by:E. Holder
    Seconded by:A. Kayabaga

    Motion to close the public participation meeting.


    Yeas: (6)A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (6 to 0)
  • Moved by:J. Helmer
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, that the property at 1455 Oxford Street East BE REMOVED from the Register of Cultural Heritage Resources;

     

    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.


    Yeas: (6)A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    Motion to open the public participation meeting.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    Motion to close the public participation meeting.


    Yeas: (6)A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (6 to 0)
  • Moved by:J. Helmer
    Seconded by:A. Kayabaga

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the applications by The Corporation of the City of London relating to The Old Victoria Hospital Lands Secondary Plan Area and the properties located at 124 Colborne Street and the Block Bounded by Hill Street, Colborne Street, South Street, and Waterloo Street:


    a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 21, 2020 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 29, 2020 to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 1989 by changing Section 20.6 – Old Victoria Hospital Lands Secondary Plan by DELETING Section 20.6.3.3 – Bonusing Policies and DELETE and REPLACE Sections 20.6.4.1 iv) a), b), c), and d); 20.6.4.2 v) a), b), and c); 20.6.4.3.1 iii) a), b), and c); 20.6.4.3.2 iii) a), b), and c); and 20.6.4.3.3 iii) a), b), and c);


    b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 21, 2020 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 29, 2020 to amend The London Plan by changing policy 1565_3 – List of Secondary Plans – Old Victoria Hospital Secondary Plan, by DELETING Section 20.6.3.3 – Bonusing Policies and DELETE and REPLACE Sections 20.6.4.1 iv) a), b), c), and d); 20.6.4.2 v) a), b), and c); 20.6.4.3.1 iii) a), b), and c); 20.6.4.3.2 iii) a), b), and c); and 20.6.4.3.3 iii) a), b), and c);


    c) the Urban Design Guidelines for the Old Victoria Hospital Lands Phase II appended to the staff report dated September 21, 2020 as Appendix “C” BE ADOPTED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 29, 2020 by resolution of City Council;


    d) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 21, 2020 as Appendix “D” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 29, 2020 to amend section 19.2.2 of the Official Plan for the City of London, 1989 by ADDING the Urban Design Guidelines for the Old Victoria Hospital Lands Phase II to the list of Council approved guideline documents;


    e) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 21, 2020 as Appendix “E” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 29, 2020 to amend Section 20.6 (Old Victoria Hospital Lands Secondary Plan) of the Official Plan for the City of London, 1989 by ADDING a policy to Section 20.6.5.8 “Guideline Documents”;


    f) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 21, 2020 as Appendix “F” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 29, 2020 to amend Section 1716_ of The London Plan by ADDING the Urban Design Guidelines for the Old Victoria Hospital Lands Phase II to the list of Council approved guideline documents;


    g) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 21, 2020 as Appendix “G” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 29, 2020 to amend Section 1565_3 of The London Plan (Old Victoria Hospital Secondary Plan), by ADDING a policy to Section 20.6.5.8 “Guideline Documents”;


    h) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 21, 2020 as Appendix "H" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 29, 2020 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the 1989 Official Plan, The London Plan, and the Old Victoria Hospital Lands Secondary Plan as amended in parts a) and b) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R3/Residential R7/Residential R9 (R3-1/R7•D150•H24/R9-7•H24) Zone and Holding Residential R7/Residential R9/Regional Facility (h-5•R-7•D150•H12/R9-3•H12/RF) Zone TO a Holding Residential R8 Special Provision (h•h-5•R8-4(*)) Zone, Holding Residential R8 Special Provision (h•h-5•R8-4(**)) Zone, Holding Residential R8 Special Provision (h•h-5•R8-4(***)) Zone, a Holding Residential R4 Special Provision/Residential R8 Special Provision (h•h-5•R4-6(_)/R8-4(****)) Zone, and an Open Space Special Provision (OS1(*)) Zone;


    i) 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 Official Plan amendment as:


    A) the changes represent technical amendments to the 1989 Official Plan and The London Plan to facilitate amendments to the Old Victoria Hospital Lands Secondary Plan; and,
    B) the recommended Official Plan amendments has the same effect as the proposed Official Plan amendment circulated in the Notice of Application and the Public Meeting Notice;

     

    it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter;

     

    it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons:

     

    • the recommended amendment is consistent with the PPS, 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 Old Victoria Hospital Lands Secondary Plan, including but not limited to The Four Corners, Transit-Oriented Mainstreet, Low-Rise Residential, Mid-Rise Residential, and High-Rise Residential Policy Areas; and,
    • the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of the 1989 Official Plan, including but not limited to the Multi-Family, High Density Residential designation.


    Yeas: (6)A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (6 to 0)

    Additional Votes:


  • Moved by:A. Kayabaga
    Seconded by:S. Turner

    Motion to open the public participation meeting.


    Yeas: (6)A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (6 to 0)
  • Moved by:E. Holder
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    Motion to close the public participation meeting.


    Yeas: (6)A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (6 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Kayabaga
    Seconded by:J. Helmer

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of GWL Realty Advisors, relating to the property located at 556 Wellington Street:


    a)  the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the following issues were raised at the public participation meeting with respect to the application for Site Plan Approval to permit the construction of two buildings containing a total of 405 units:

     

    i)  the impact of the heritage aspect of the neighbourhood;

    ii)  the West Woodfield Heritage Conservation District indicates that new buildings should respect the heritage character of West Woodfield through attention to height, built form, setback, massing, material and other architectural elements;

    iii)  the proposed new development should be consistent with neighbourhood facades;

    iv)  the streetscape should be preserved;

    v)  the north facade should be in line with the general line of the buildings on Wolfe Street;

    vi)  there is no outdoor amenity space;

    vii)  a wind study was not prepared;

    viii)  there is no consideration given for snow removal;

    ix)  Wellington Street is closed for festivals almost every weekend in the summer and wondering where the traffic from the building would go;

    x)  there is no consideration provided for deliveries;

    xi)  there are no environmental considerations for the building, such as, green roofs and car charging stations;

    xii)  Wolfe Street should not be widened;

    xiii)  there will be a significant increase in traffic on Wolfe Street which is a narrow street;

    ix)  request for a pedestrian crosswalk on Wolfe Street at Wellington Street;

    xv)  the main floor be residential instead of commercial; and,

    xvi) the shadow studies show that in March and September there will be no sunlight for the neighbouring properties up to Waterloo Street; and,

     

    b) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council raised the following issues with respect to the Site Plan Application to permit the construction of two buildings containing a total of 405 units:

     

    i) continue to work with the Applicant to amend the proposed buildings design that would best to assist in achieving appropriate transitioning between the proposal, the existing neighbourhood and Victoria Park; and,

    ii)  consider potential access off of Princess Avenue and Wellington Street including narrower design;

     

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

    • a communication dated September 6, 2020 from B. Rich, 54 Palace Street;
    • a communication dated September 15, 2020 from M. A. Hodge and T. Okanski, 310 Wolfe Street;

    •  a communication dated September 3, 2020 from J. Petrie, 543 Dufferin Avenue;

    •  a communication dated September 16, 2020 from E. Kane, 24 McGill Place;

    • a communication dated September 3, 2020 from G. James, 101-295 Wolfe Street;
    • a communication dated September 16, 2020 from L. Harrison, by email;

    •  a communication dated September 16, 2020 from G. Priamo, Principal Planner, Zelinka Priamo Ltd; and,

    •  a communication dated September 17, 2020 from K. McKeating, Architectural Conservancy of Ontario;

     

    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.

     


    Yeas: (6)A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (6 to 0)

    Additional Votes:


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

    Motion to open the public participation meeting.


    Yeas: (6)A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    Motion to close the public participation meeting.


    Yeas: (6)A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (6 to 0)
  • Moved by:E. Holder
    Seconded by:J. Helmer

    That, the following actions be taken with respect to transportation mobility and safety in the Silverleaf subdivision:

     

    a)  the staff report dated September 21, 2020, entitled "Silverleaf Subdivision - Transportation Mobility and Safety" BE RECEIVED for information;

     

    b)  the delegation from R. Galizia, Silverleaf Community, with respect to road safety BE RECEIVED for information; and,

     

    c)  he communication from Councillor M. van Holst Notice of Motion to request reconsideration of Municipal Council’s decision regarding the installation of sidewalks in a portion of the Silverleaf community BE RECEIVED.


    Yeas: (6)A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 6th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage from its meeting held on September 10, 2020:

     

    a)  on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to construct two high-rise buildings on the property located at 556 Wellington Street, within the West Woodfield Heritage Conservation District, BE REFUSED; it being noted that the concerns raised by the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH), on their report dated December 11, 2019, regarding the Heritage Impact Assessment for the above-noted matter, have not been addressed to the satisfaction of the LACH;

     

    b)  on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the property at 1455 Oxford Street East BE REMOVED from the Register of Cultural Heritage Resources;

     

    c)  on the recommendation of the Director, City Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking approval for the proposed alterations to the property located at 562 Maitland Street, within the East Woodfield Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED with terms and conditions:


    • all exposed wood be painted;
    • the previously installed 6”x6” wood posts be finished with wood materials in the design submitted as part of the Heritage Alteration Permit application;
    • the previously removed rails and spindles be conserved and re-installed; and,
    • the Heritage Alteration Permit be displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed;

     

    d)  on the recommendation of the Director, City Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking approval for the proposed alterations to the property at 91 Bruce Street, within the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED with terms and conditions:


    • the rear addition results in a new building height to reflect no more than a 3’ increase;
    • the new exterior cladding to consist of tongue-and-groove wood siding;
    • the new windows on the rear addition to consist of double-hung, aluminium clad wood windows consistent with the style and proportions of the existing windows on the dwelling;
    • the roof materials on the addition to consist of asphalt shingles;
    • all the exposed wood be painted;
    • the existing conditions of the property and dwelling be photographed for documentation purposes prior to the construction of the addition; and,
    • the Heritage Alteration Permit be displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed; and,

     

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


    • the replacement railing on the steps be constructed of wood, with a top and bottom rail and wood spindles set between;
    • all the exposed wood of the steps and railings be painted; and,
    • the Heritage Alteration Permit be displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed; and,
     

    f)  clauses 1.1, 3.1 to 3.3, inclusive, BE RECEIVED for information.


    Yeas: (6)A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (6 to 0)

    Additional Votes:


  • Moved by:A. Kayabaga
    Seconded by:S. Turner

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

     

    a)  on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to construct two high-rise buildings on the property located at 556 Wellington Street, within the West Woodfield Heritage Conservation District, BE REFUSED; it being noted that the concerns raised by the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH), on their report dated December 11, 2019, regarding the Heritage Impact Assessment for the above-noted matter, have not been addressed to the satisfaction of the LACH;


    Yeas: (5)A. Kayabaga, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (1)E. Holder

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (5 to 1)
  • None.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

  • The meeting adjourned at 10:23 PM.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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