London Housing Advisory Committee

Report

8th Meeting of the London Housing Advisory Committee

Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 12:15 P.m. - 1:15 P.m.

Advisory Committee Virtual Meeting - during the COVID-19 Emergency

Attendance

• PRESENT: B. Harris (Chair), M. Joudrey, C. O'Brien, B. Odegaard, and J. Peaire; A. Pascual (Committee Clerk).
  
  ABSENT: J. Banninga, W. Latuszak, D. Peckham, and M. Richings.
  
  ALSO PRESENT: C. Lovell, C. Maton, G. Matthews, D. Purdy, and B. Westlake-Power.
  
  The meeting was called to order at 12:15 PM; it being noted that the following members were in remote attendance: B. Harris, M. Joudrey, C. O'Brien, B. Odegaard, and J. Peaire.

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1.

Call to Order

1.1

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Consent

2.1

7th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee

• That it BE NOTED that the 7th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on September 28, 2021, was received.

2.2

Municipal Council resolution from its meeting held on September 14, 2021, with respect to the 4th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee

• That it BE NOTED that the Municipal Council resolution from its meeting held on September 14, 2021, with respect to the 4th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee, was received.

2.3

Notice of Planning Application - Zoning By-law Amendment - 1140 Sunningdale Road East

• That the following actions be taken with respect to the Notice of Planning Application dated September 15, 2021 from M. Campbell, Senior Planner, related to a Zoning By-law Amendment for the property at 1140 Sunningdale Road East:

  a)        the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider including affordable housing units for this development as part of the bonus zone;

  b)        the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the London Housing Advisory Committee has concerns with respect to the consistent request for the reduction of minimum side yard depths which may affect future development of adjacent properties; and,

  c)        the above-noted Notice BE RECEIVED. 

2.4

Public Meeting Notice - Official Plan Amendment - Masonville Secondary Plan

• That it BE NOTED that the Public Meeting Notice dated September 29, 2021 from S. Wise, Senior Planner, related to an Official Plan Amendment related to the Masonville Secondary Plan, was received.

2.5

Notice of Planning Application - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments - 370 South Street and 124 Colborne Street

• That it BE NOTED that the Notice of Planning Application dated October 6, 2021 from L. Maitland, Site Development Planner, related to an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for the properties at 360 South Street and 124 Colborne Street, was received. 

2.6

Revised Notice of Planning Application - Zoning By-law Amendment - 99 Southdale Road West

• That the following actions be taken with respect to the Revised Notice of Planning Application dated October 8, 2021 from A. Riley, Senior Planner, related to a Zoning By-law Amendment for the property at 99 Southdale Road West:

  a)        the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the London Housing Advisory Committee has the following concerns with respect to this development:

  i)         the availability of affordable housing units or below market rental units;
  ii)        the loss of greenspace and woodlot; and,
  iii)       the increased density; and,

  b)        the above-noted Notice BE RECEIVED.

2.7

Letter of Resignation - J. Lane

• That the Letter of Resignation from J. Lane BE RECEIVED.

3.

Items for Discussion

3.1

Notice of Planning Application - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments - 2009 Wharncliffe Road South (RESUBMITTED)

That it BE NOTED that the London Housing Advisory Committee held a general discussion with respect to the Notice of Planning Application dated May 12, 2021 from C. Maton, Planner II, related to an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments related to the property at 2009 Wharncliffe Road South; it being further noted that C. Maton was present to provide additional information as well as an update with respect to the status of the application.

4.

(ADDED) Additional Business

4.1

(ADDED) London and Middlesex Community Housing

That it BE NOTED that the London Housing Advisory Committee (LHAC) held a general discussion with respect to inviting London and Middlesex Community Housing staff to attend a future LHAC meeting.

5.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 12:55 PM.