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| PLANNING APPLICATIONS | Notice of Public Meeting The Planning Committee will consider the following matters at a Public Meeting to be held June 22, 2009. The meeting will take place in City Hall, Council Chambers. If you have any questions or would like to provide comment, please see Providing Comment below. 4:30
p.m. - 540 First Street - The purpose and effect of the proposed
amendment is to permit a transportation terminal in addition to the
existing permitted uses. Change Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Light
Industrial (LI1) Zone which permits a broad range of light industrial
uses TO a Light Industrial Special Provision (LI1( )) Zone which will
permit a broad range of light industrial uses and the requested use as
outlined above. 4:40 p.m. - Ontario Realty Corporation - London Psychiatric
Hospital Lands Area Plan - Lands bounded by Oxford St. E., Highbury
Ave. N., Dundas St. and existing development west of First St. The
intent of this meeting is to consider the adoption of the Terms of
Reference for the preparation of the London Psychiatric Hospital Lands
Area Plan. The purpose of the Terms of Reference is to establish the
background studies required to complete the Area Study, specific matters
to be examined, and how the study will be conducted, including how
various stakeholders will be engaged in the process. The
Draft Terms of
Reference are available for viewing from the City's website. 5:00 p.m. - 1875 Wharncliffe Road South - The purpose and
effect of this application is to allow a temporary golf pro shop and
training facility and temporary golf driving range to continue to
operate. Amend the existing Zoning By-law Z.-1, Urban Reserve/Temporary
Use (UR4/T-(52)) Zone, which permits a golf driving range and accessory
uses (including a 140m2 golf pro shop and a 93m2
golf training facility
within an existing building) by permitting the continuation of the
temporary uses for an additional 3 years. 7:15 p.m. - 1811 & 1817 Commissioners Road East - The purpose
and effect of these applications is to permit a mix of residential,
commercial and open space uses in the future; and for site specific
policies and zoning to allow for the creation of new lot to accommodate
an existing dwelling unit, and perhaps a second new lot to accommodate
an animal clinic. Change the Official Plan Land Use designation FROM
"Urban Reserve - Community Growth" TO "Low Density Residential",
"Multi-Family, Medium Density Residential", "Neighbourhood Shopping
Area", and "Open Space" and TO add a Special Policy to allow for a
severance of an existing dwelling at 1817 Commissioners Road East and
perhaps a separate lot for animal clinic at 1811 Commissioners Road
East. Change the Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM an Urban Reserve (UR4) Zone
which permits existing dwellings, agricultural uses, managed woodlots,
passive recreational uses, kennels, and riding stables TO an Urban
Reserve Special Provision (UR4( )) Zone to permit an existing single
detached residence on a severed lot 0.6 ha in size and an animal clinic
on another severed lot 0.8 ha in size. Copies of an EIS, prepared by
Biologic are available for review in the Planning Division offices. Notice of Intent to Remove a Holding Provisions 320 & 340 Sugarcreek Trail - City Council intends to consider
removing the following holding provisions for the above noted
properties. The "h" holding provision will address the requirement for
water capacity analysis; the "h-71" holding provision will require a
building orientation plan which demonstrates how the front facade of the
dwelling units can be oriented to all abutting streets without the need
for a noise attenuation barrier and to encourage street orientation; and
the "h-83" shall not be deleted until the applicant has dedicated and
constructed a sufficient width to accommodate half the road allowance
for a local street, to the satisfaction of the City of London. 582 Hyde Park Road - The Planning Committee will consider
removing the holding (h-2) provision as it applies to the subject lands
no earlier than July 20, 2009. The purpose of this holding provision is
to prevent development of the land until such time as an environment
impact study has been completed and agreements shall be entered into
specifying any necessary preventative measures; based on a study
conducted by a qualified professional demonstrating that development in
the form proposed will not adversely affect the area or feature to the
satisfaction of the City of London. |
| PROVIDING COMMENT Your comments on these matters are important. You may comment by phone, mail, e-mail or fax by calling 519 661-4980, or e-mailing the planner assigned to the file you are interested in. Mail should be directed to: The City of London, Planning Division, P.O. Box 5035, 300 Dufferin Avenue, London, ON N6A 4L9. Please note: Comments and opinions submitted on these matters, including the originator's name and address, become part of the public record, may be viewed by the general public and may be published in a Planning Report and Council Agenda. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City of London before the application is adopted or approved, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Municipal Council or the Approval Authority of the City of London to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City of London before the proposed is adopted or approved, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION if you wish to view additional information or material relating to these applications, the files are available to the public at City Hall, Planning Division, 6th floor, 300 Dufferin Avenue., London, ON, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed Official Plan amendment or the refusal of a request to amend the Official Plan, you must make a written request to the City of London, Clerk's Department, 300 Dufferin Avenue, London, ON N6A 4L9. If you wish to be notified of the approval or refusal of a proposed plan of subdivision, you must make a written request to the manager of Subdivisions and Special Projects, City of London, P.O. Box 5035, 300 Dufferin Avenue, London, ON N6A 4L9. * Please ensure you reference the File Number or address in all communications. |
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| MINOR VARIANCES | The Committee of Adjustment for the City of
London will meet on June 22, 2009 at 1:20 p.m., in Committee Room
#4, City Hall, 300 Dufferin Avenue, London, Ontario for the purpose of
hearing the following applications for Minor Variance to Zoning By-law
Z.-1.
1:20 p.m. - A.069/09 - 50 Jacqueline Street - John E. Brotzel - Request to permit a single detached dwelling with a lot area of 352m2 whereas 360m2 is required; a front yard setback of 3.8m whereas 4.5m is required; and a north interior side yard setback of 0.5m whereas 1.8m is required. The land to which this application applies is the subject of a consent application (B.027/09) to divide the existing holdings. 1:30 p.m. - A.070/09 - 1457 Aldersbrook Road - Barbara Mazaolo - Request to permit a deck encroaching into a required rear yard with a rear yard setback of 1.5m whereas 3.0m is required. 1:40 p.m. - A.071/09 - 169 John Street - Robert Heacock & Vimia Shibani Harry - Request to construct a rear addition to a single detached dwelling with an east interior side yard setback of 0.6m whereas 1.8m is required and to permit a front yard setback of 3.6m whereas 4.5m is required. Revised notice for 1335 Fanshawe Park Road West - Walmart Canada
Corp (A.063/09) scheduled for June 15 at 1:20 pm - Request to permit
a home and auto supply store with a landscaped open space of 7.4%
whereas 10% is required; 538 parking spaces or 1/28.6m2 whereas 770 or
1/20.0m2 is required; and to permit an unscreened open storage whereas
an opaque fence is required. The land to which this application applies
is the subject of consent application (B.024/09, B.025/09, and
B.026/09). |
| CONSENTS | The London Consent Authority will be
considering the following applications for severance no earlier than
June 22, 2009. B.028/09 - 15 Broadway Avenue - David A. Jay - Request to sever 760m2 for future residential development and retain 616m2 with an existing single detached dwelling. |
| If a person or public body that files an
appeal of a decision of City of London Consent Authority in respect of
the proposed consent does not make written submissions to Consent
Authority before it gives or refuses to give a provisional consent, the
Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss the appeal. If you wish to be
notified of the decision of Consent Authority in respect of the proposed
consent you must make a written submission to the City of London Consent
Authority, 300 Dufferin Avenue, 6th Floor, London, Ontario, N6A 4L9. Additional information on these applications is available at the Consent Authority Office, Planning Division, 6th Floor, City Hall, 300 Dufferin Avenue, London, 519 - 661- 2500 ext 4988. |
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| Notice of Passing of a By-law to Redivide the Wards in the City Of London |
TAKE NOTICE that the Municipal Council of The
Corporation of the City of London
passed By-law No. A.-6363-179 on May 25, 2009 under subsection 222(1) of
the
Municipal Act, 2001. AND TAKE NOTICE that the purpose and effect of By-law No. A.-6363-179 is to change the ward boundaries of the City of London, effective for the next regular municipal election to be held on November 8, 2010 for the Council that will take office in December 2010. The By-law retains the 14 ward system but includes changes to the ward boundaries for wards 1, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14. A map showing the new ward boundaries is attached as Schedule ?A?. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing or any person or agency may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the Bylaw by filing with the Clerk of the City of London, not later than the 9th day of July, 2009, a notice of appeal setting out the objections to the By-law and the reasons in support of the objections. Notices of appeal must also be accompanied by a cheque, payable to the Minister of Finance, in the amount of $125.00. The complete By-law
is available on the City
of London's website www.london.ca or from
the City Clerk's Office,
3rd Floor, City Hall or by
telephoning 519 661-2500
ext. 5396 during business
hours (weekdays from
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
Dated at the City of London
this 6th day of June,
2009. Linda Rowe, Acting City Clerk |
| Neighbourhood Meeting - SoHo Community Improvement Plan |
You are invited to a neighbourhood meeting to initiate
a CIP for the SOHO Area on June 17, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at
Wellington Street United Church located at 156 Wellington St. (southeast
corner of Wellington St./Grey St.) to discuss land use and community
enhancement options in the SoHo area which is generally bounded by the
Canadian National Railway to the north, the Thames River to the west and
south and Adelaide St. to the east. At this Meeting we will, present the
results of the Character Mapping exercise from Meeting #1; begin
building a Vision for SoHo; and discuss neighbourhood concerns and
issues. For more information, please call Lou Pompilii at 519 661-2500
ext. 5887 referring to File: OZ-7662. |
| Southwest Area Study - Public Visioning Session |
Southwest Area Study - Public Visioning Session -
Lambeth Community Centre - June 9, 2009 - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Formal
Presentation at 7:00 p.m.) The purpose of the study is to provide a comprehensive assessment of the opportunities and constraints associated with the long-term planning and development of future growth area located in Southwest London. The study will provide a basis for Official Plan land use designations and policies to be adopted by City Council, thereby providing a framework for the Council decisions affecting future land uses, municipal servicing infrastructure, phasing of development and protection of natural heritage resources. The study area consists of all lands within the Urban Growth Boundary located south of Southdale Road, east of Dingman Creek, and north of the Highway 402 corridor, comprising a total size of 2,700 hectares. Community and stakeholder involvement is critical to the success of the study process. You are invited to be a part of this process by attending in the main auditorium at the Lambeth Community Centre, located at 7112 Beattie Street West in Lambeth. The Visioning Session has two main objectives: 1) To provide the public with an overview of the study objectives,
process and timeline; as well as to identify opportunities for feedback
and consultation throughout the study process; and Copies of the Council approved Terms-of-Reference for the Area Study are available from the Planning Division, 6th Flr, 300 Dufferin Avenue. The Terms-of-Reference and other background information can be viewed at: http://www.london.ca/Reference_Documents/Southwest.htm. No RSVP is required. If you are unable to attend you may provide comments or obtain further information on the Southwest Area Study by contacting Heather McNeely or Terry Grawey in the City of London Planning Division by phone at 519 661-4980 or e-mail at hmcneely@london.ca or tgrawey@london.ca referring to file O-7609. |
| Community Meeting for Area Study Process |
Community Meeting for Area Study Process - Visioning Session Hosted by
MHBC Planning Ontario Realty Corporation - London Psychiatric Hospital Area Plan - Lands bounded by Oxford Street East, Highbury Avenue North, Dundas Street and existing development west of First Street - The consultant retained by ORC, MHBC Planning, is hosting a visioning session on June 24, 2009 at the North London Optimist Community Centre, Committee Room 2, 1345 Cheapside Ave., Open House 5:00 - 6:00 p.m., presentation and group visioning sessions 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. You are encouraged but not required to RSVP to LPHconsultation@london.ca. The City's website for the Area Study is at http://www.london.ca/Reference_Documents/londonpsych.htm. Questions or comments may be directed to Barb Debbert, City of London at bdebbert@london.ca. |
| Public Information Centre Sarnia Road Environmental Assessment (EA) and Preliminary Design |
Sarnia Road Environmental Assessment (EA) and
Preliminary Design - Notice of Public Information Centre Dillon Consulting Limited has been retained by the City of London to complete the EA and Preliminary Design for improvements to Sarnia Road, from Wonderland Road to Hyde Park Road Subject to the outcome of the study, the City is proposing the following improvements: - Widen Sarnia
Road up to 5 lanes as required. This project is being planned under the planning and design process for a Schedule C project as outlined in the Municipal Engineers Association's Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (June 2000 as amended in 2007). The Public Information Centre (PIC) No. 2 will be held on June 16, 2009, 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Wilfrid Jury Public School, 950 Lawson Road, Seminar Room 160 to present the recommended design of the improvements and obtain public and agency feedback. Representatives from the City and project's consultant team will be available to discuss the study and answer questions. It is anticipated the project will be completed in early fall. A notice advertising the 30-day public review period for the Environmental Study Report will be published at that time. There is an opportunity at any time during this project for interested persons to review outstanding issues and bring concerns to the attention of the project team. Information collected will be used in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. For further information or to be
added to the mailing list, please contact: |
| Road Reconstruction and Widening - Interim Design Meeting & Public Information Centre |
Wonderland Road Reconstruction and Widening
Gainsborough Road and Fanshawe Park Road - Interim Design Meeting -
Public Information Centre #1 A Public Information Centre (PIC) for the proposed reconstruction and widening of Wonderland Road from Gainsborough Road through to Fanshawe Park Road is scheduled for June 17, 2009, 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Museum of Ontario archaeology, 1600 Attawandaron Road. London. The Class Environmental Assessment for this project was completed in June 2008. The project is now into the design phase with construction scheduled to commence late winter/early spring of 2010. Initial works consisting of utility relocations, related tree removals and clearing are scheduled to commence July 2009. The current PIC is being held in advance of scheduled tree clearing and utility relocation activities this summer. An additional PIC will be held in Fall 2009 at the 90% design complete stage to further review details of the project. For further information, please contact:
IBI GROUP OR CITY OF LONDON |
| Notice of Public Participation Meeting - Proposed
Amendments Idling Control By-law |
Notice of Public Participation Meeting - Proposed
Amendments to the Idling Control By-law (By-law PH-9) - June 22, 2009
7:00 p.m., Committee Rooms #1 & #2, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 300 Dufferin
Avenue. The Environment and Transportation Committee will hold a public
participation meeting to receive delegations and their comments
regarding amendments proposed to the City of London's Idling Control
By-law. The By-law was enacted in August 3, 1999. The proposed
amendments update the by-law to be consistent with other
recently-enacted municipal idling control by-laws and recommended
amendments proposed by the Advisory Committee on the Environment. Copies
of the proposed amending by-law can be obtained in person from the City
Clerk's Office, Room 308, City Hall or the City web site at
www.london.ca.
Written submissions and requests for delegation status
regarding this matter to be included on the Environment and
Transportation Committee Agenda for the meeting must be submitted by no
later than 9:00 am on June 15, 2009, either delivered or mailed to the
City Clerk's Office, Room 308, 300 Dufferin Ave P.O. Box 5035 London,
Ontario N6A 4L9. Submissions in accordance with the above-noted deadline
may also be e-mailed to jrice@london.ca. Personal information collected
and recorded at the public meeting or submitted in writing on this
subject is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and
will be used by members of Council and City of London staff in their
review of this matter. Any written submissions, including names and
contact information and the report of the meeting, will be made
available to the public. Questions about this collection should be
referred to Linda Rowe, Acting City Clerk 519 661-2500 ext. 5396. |
| Notice of Study Commencement and Public Information
Centre #1 Greenway Pollution Control Centre |
The City of London has initiated a Class Environmental Assessment (EA)
to upgrade and expand the treatment capacity at the Greenway Pollution
Control Centre (PCC) located at 109 Greenside Avenue in London. This
Schedule ?C? Class EA will be conducted in accordance with the Municipal
Engineers Association "Municipal Class Environmental Assessment"
(October 2000, as amended in 2007). Steps include the identification of
the problem or opportunity, a comparison of alternative solutions and
the selection of a preferred solution which minimizes impacts on the
natural and social/cultural environment. Public and agency consultation
is a key element of the Class EA process, and input will be sought
throughout the study.
The first Public Information Centre (PIC) will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on June 25, 2009 at Kensal Park Public School at 328 Springbank Drive to describe the project and present alternative solutions. If you have any questions or wish to be added to the study mailing list, please contact by letter, fax, or e-mail: Richard Todd, P.Eng. Environmental Services Engineer PO Box 5035, London, ON, N6A4L9, Fax: 519 661-0199, E-mail: rtodd@london.ca or Elvio Zaghi, MBA, P.Eng., Project Manager, Environmental Infrastructure, Stantec Consulting, 800-171 Queens Ave., London, ON, N6J 5J7, Fax: 519 645-6575, E-mail: elvio.zaghi@stantec.com. |
| Thames Valley Corridor Plan - Open House and Presentation |
The City of London and Envision-the Hough Group will be hosting a second
Open House and Presentation on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 in the
Community Gallery of Museum London, 421 Ridout Street North to present
the Technical Background Document and a draft Concept and Strategies
Report for the Thames Valley Corridor Plan. The open house and
presentation will: - showcase the background material collected to date, The open house and presentation will run from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. with a formal presentation beginning at 7 p.m., followed by a question and answer period. For any additional information, click here or contact: Bruce Page, City of London, 519 661-4980. |
| TENDERS AND PROPOSALS | |
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TENDER: 09-71 - Supply, Fitting, Adjustment and Repair of
Ophthalmic Spectacles TENDER: 09-72 -
Bridge Deck Waterproofing and Repaving TENDER 09-73 Pre-Qualification of Contractors for the
2009 Cathodic Protection Program Visit our www.london.ca page for full details of current tenders and proposals. |
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the Corporate Communications Telephone: 519 661-4792 300 Dufferin Avenue, P O Box 5035 London ON N6A 4L9 |
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