I.

CALL TO ORDER

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that H. Garrett disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 14 of this report, having to do with a Notice of Application by the London Language Institute with respect to the property located at 653 Talbot Street, by indicating that her employer is the agent on the file.

II.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

2.

Emancipation Day Celebration

That it BE NOTED that a verbal presentation from J. Turner with respect to the Emancipation Day Celebration scheduled for September 30, 2017 at Westminster Ponds Environmentally Significant Area, was received.

3.

Application by Marigold Homes Inc. re properties located at 467-469 Dufferin Avenue

That the following actions be taken with respect to the notice of application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, dated August 2, 2017, by Marigold Homes Inc. related to the properties located at 467-469 Dufferin Avenue:

a)         M. Campbell, Planner II, BE ADVISED that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) supports the above-noted notice of application;

b)         M. Campbell, Planner II, BE ADVISED that the LACH feels that the Heritage Impact Assessment included with the notice of application is not sufficient to make a determination as to the true age or the cultural heritage value of the building and therefore the LACH would not support demolition of the building at this time; and,

c)         M. Campbell, Planner II, BE ADVISED that the LACH supports that the design and materials of the proposed new structure should be in keeping with the East Woodfield Heritage Conservation District;

it being noted that the LACH heard verbal presentations from G. Warren, Woodfield Community Association and B. Lansink, L. Lansink and D. Lansink, Marigold Homes Inc., related to this matter.

4.

The Research Portal

That it BE NOTED that the attached presentation from J. Dent, member of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, with respect to The Research Portal, was received.

III.

CONSENT ITEMS

5.

9th and 10th Reports of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage

That it BE NOTED that the 9th and 10th Reports of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, from the meetings held on August 9, 2017 and September 6, 2017, were received.

6.

Request for the Demolition of a Heritage Designated Property at 723 Lorne Avenue

That it BE NOTED that the Municipal Council resolution from its meeting held on September 5, 2017, with respect to the request for the demolition of a heritage designated property at 723 Lorne Avenue, was received.

7.

Demolition of the Buildings Located at 36 and 40 York Street

That it BE NOTED that the Municipal Council resolution from its meeting held on September 5, 2017, with respect to the demolition of the buildings located at 36 and 40 York Street, was received.

8.

Resilient Cities Conference Information

That it BE NOTED that the communication dated August 23, 2017, from the Advisory Committee on the Environment with respect to the Resilient Cities Conference, was received.

9.

Request for a Representative for the Municipal Advisory Group

That J. Ramsay, Project Manager, Rapid Transit, BE ADVISED that Shawn Adamsson will represent the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) on the Municipal Advisory Group related to Rapid Transit, subject to the meeting schedule and his availability; it being noted that Derek Dudek will act as an alternate representative for the LACH on the Advisory Group.

10.

Comments from the Architectural Conservancy Ontario - London Region Branch related to the Request for Demolition - 4402 Colonel Talbot Road

That it BE NOTED that a communication dated September 6, 2017, from M. Bloxam, Architectural Conservancy Ontario - London Region Branch, with respect to the request for demolition for the property located at 4402 Colonel Talbot Road, was received.

11.

Notice of Public Meeting - Application by The Tricar Group - Properties located at 32, 36 and 40 York Street and part of 330 Thames Street

That it BE NOTED that the Notice of Public Meeting, dated August 9, 2017, from M. Campbell, Planner II, with respect to an application by The Tricar Group related to the properties located at 32, 36 and 40 York Street and part of 330 Thames Street, was received.

12.

Notice of Public Information Centre - Clarke Road Improvements - Veterans Memorial Parkway Extension to Fanshawe Park Road East - Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

That it BE NOTED that the Notice of Public Information Centre from A. Spahiu, Transportation Design Engineer, City of London and I. Bartlett, Project Manager, Stantec Consulting Ltd. related to Clarke Road Improvements - Veterans Memorial Parkway extension to Fanshawe Park Road East - Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, was received.

IV.

SUB-COMMITTEES & WORKING GROUPS

None.

V.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

13.

Revised Notice of Application - Application by Drewlo Holdings Inc. - Properties located at 661 and 667 Talbot Street

That M. Corby, Planner II, BE ADVISED that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) supports the revised application to amend the Zoning By-law, by Drewlo Holdings Inc., related to the properties located at 661 and 667 Talbot Street; it being noted that the LACH encourages a more active pedestrian interface on Talbot Street which could include more doors or entrances.

14.

Notice of Application - Application by London Language Institute - Property located at 653 Talbot Street

That the following actions be taken with respect to the notice of application to amend the Zoning By-law, dated August 16, 2017, by the London Language Institute related to the property located at 653 Talbot Street:

a)         S. Wise, Planner II, BE ADVISED that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) supports the conclusions of the Heritage Impact Statement related to the property located at 653 Talbot Street;

b)         S. Wise, Planner II, BE ADVISED that the LACH, therefore, supports the above-noted application to amend the Zoning By-law; and,

c)         the following additional actions BE UNDERTAKEN with respect to the application:

i)          a stage 1 and 2 archaeological assessment be done on the entire property;

ii)         the property located at 653 Talbot Street be designated under the Ontario Heritage Act; and,

iii)         the existing windows along the Talbot Street façade be restored and repaired rather than replaced;

it being noted that the LACH received the attached presentation from L. Dent, Heritage Planner, with respect to this matter.

15.

Notice of Application - Application by Youth Opportunities Unlimited - Properties located at 329 and 331 Richmond Street

That M. Corby, Planner II, BE ADVISED that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage supports the application to amend the Zoning By-law by Youth Opportunities Unlimited related to the properties located at 329 and 331 Richmond Street as well as the Heritage Impact Statement appended to the notice dated September 7, 2017.

VI.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

16.

Terms of Reference for Heritage Impact Assessments

That the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner BE REQUESTED to prepare a terms of reference document to aid in the preparation of Heritage Impact Assessments with a more consistent format.

17.

Heritage Planners' Report

That it BE NOTED that the attached submission from K. Gonyou and L. Dent, Heritage Planners, with respect to various updates and events, was received.

VII.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM.