PUBLIC PARTICIPATION MEETING PROCESS
Anyone wishing to speak at a Public Participation Meeting can do so virtually using Zoom online or phone, or by attending in person. City Hall is currently open to the public for public participation meetings. If you wish to attend in person to speak to a matter that is on an agenda you are encouraged to pre-register by email or phone; however, should you wish to attend virtually, pre-registration is required. To pre-register, please email PPMClerks@london.ca or call 519-661-2489, ext. 7100. Please note that some Elected Officials may attend the meetings virtually.
1 Notice of Collection of Personal Information – personal information 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 consideration of this matter. Questions about this collection should be addressed to Manager, Records and Information Services, 3rd floor, City Hall, 300 Dufferin Ave., London, ON N6A 4L9. Tel: 519-661-2489, ext. 5275, email: bsomers@london.ca.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
The Planning and Environment Committee will consider the following matters at a Public Participation Meeting to be held Tuesday, April 9th, 2024. Standing Committee and Council Meetings are virtual meetings hosted in City Hall, Council Chambers. Participation of some Council Members and staff will be virtual. Meetings can be viewed via live-streaming on YouTube and the City website. There is additional information on the City of London website www.london.ca about Public Participation Meetings. Information regarding the matter being considered at the Public Participation Meeting will be posted on the City of London website at www.london.ca on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024, Written submissions regarding this matter to be included on the Planning and Environment Committee Added Agenda are to be submitted no later than 9:00 AM on Friday, April 5th, 2024, either delivered or mailed to the City Clerk’s Office, Room 308, 300 Dufferin Avenue, P.O. Box 5035, London, ON N6A 4L9 or by email to pec@london.ca. Those who wish to attend in person should pre-register by contacting PPMClerks@london.ca or 519-661-2489 ext. 7100.
Items not to be heard before 1:00 p.m.
634 Commissioners Road West – The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to permit the development of two 3-storey stacked townhouse buildings (containing 28 dwelling units) and the retention of the existing single-detached heritage dwelling, totalling 29 units. Possible change to the Zoning By-law Z.-1 to AMEND the Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-7(30)) Zone. Special provisions include: maximum density of 67 unites per hectare; a minimum front yard depth of 5.0 metres; Interior side yard setback of 3.0 metres when the end wall of a unit contain windows to habitable rooms; A minimum 3.0 metre deep landscape strip along the south lot line. File: Z-9708 Planner: B. House.
3696 and 3832 Scotland Drive – The purpose and effect of this zoning change is to permit a concrete batching plant, asphalt batching plan, and an administrative office and shop. Possible change to Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM a Resource Extraction (EX) Zone and an Environmental Review (ER) Zone TO a Resource Extraction Special Provision (EX(_)) Zone, Resource Extraction Special Provision (EX1(_)) Zone, and an Environmental Review (ER) Zone. Special provisions would apply each zone’s requirements to the zone boundaries, as opposed to individual properties contained within the zones. File: Z-9705. Planner: N. O’Brien.
Items not to be heard before 1:30 p.m.
735 Wonderland Rd N – The purpose and effect of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments are to facilitate the redevelopment of the eastern portion of the subject site by removing a portion of the existing commercial building and constructing a mixed-use 25-storey building. Possible amendment to the Transit Village Place Type policies on a site-specific basis applied to the lands located at 735 Wonderland Road North, to permit a maximum height of 25-storeys a mixed-use building on site. Possible change to the Zoning By-law Z.-1 FROM an Associated Shopping Area Commercial (ASA1/ASA2/ASA3/ASA5/ASA6) Zone TO a Business District Commercial Special Provision (BDC1(_)) Zone. Special Provisions include a maximum height of 25-storeys and maximum density of 189 units per hectare. In the BDC Zone variations, the height and density of each apartment building over the standard zone height and/or containing units outside existing structures, will be established through a zoning by-law amendment application, and be indicated on Schedule A of the Zoning By-law. The City may also consider the use of holding provisions, and additional special provisions to facilitate the proposed development. File: OZ-9704 Planner: A.Riley.
Items not to be heard before 2:00 p.m.
Byron Gravel Pits Secondary Plan – The City of London has prepared a Secondary Plan for lands generally defined as properties bounded by Colonel Talbot Road, Byron Baseline Road, Commissioners Road West, and existing development along Crestwood Drive and Longworth Road. The purpose of this Secondary Plan is to establish a policy framework to guide the future development of the lands within and around the former Byron Gravel Pit that is more detailed than the policies in The London Plan. The Secondary Plan will provide a framework for the evaluation of future development applications on these properties. Possible amendments may be required to Policy 1565 and Map 7 of The London Plan to add the Byron Gravel Pits Secondary Plan as a new Secondary Plan. Possible amendments may be required to Maps 1, 3 and 4 of the London Plan to redesignate the Secondary Plan area FROM Future Community Growth, Neighbourhoods and Environmental Review TO Neighbourhoods, Green Space, and Environmental Review Place Types on Map 1, MODIFY the Civic Boulevard on Map 3, and MODIFY the Cycling and Walking Routes on Map 4 as shown in the Secondary Plan. Possible deletion and amendments may also be required to Policies 1168, 1537, 1538 and Map 7 in The London Plan, which provide specific policies for the Byron Gravel Pits and Adjacent Lands within the Future Community Growth Place Type and Aggregate Resources Policies. The Secondary Plan has been prepared based on feedback received from the Draft Secondary Plan and will be presented to the Planning and Environment Committee for consideration and adoption at the time and place noted above. More information: https://getinvolved.london.ca/byrongravelpits File: O-8434. Planners: A. Curtis and M. Clark
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REMOVE A HOLDING PROVISION
1938 and 1964 Commissioners Road East – The Delegated Authority for the City of London intends to consider removing the h and h-100 holding provisions from the subject lands to allow for the residential development. The purpose of the “h” holding provisions is to ensure the orderly development of lands and the adequate provision of municipal services, the “h” symbol shall not be deleted until the required security has been provided for the development agreement or subdivision agreement, and Council is satisfied that the conditions of the approval of the plans and drawings for a site plan, or the conditions of the approval of a draft plan of subdivision, will ensure a development agreement or subdivision agreement is executed by the applicant and the City prior to development. The purpose of the “h-100” holding provisions is to ensure there is adequate water service and appropriate access, a looped watermain system must be constructed and a second public access must be available to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, prior to the removal of the h-100 symbol. The Delegated Authority will consider removing the holding provisions as they apply to these lands no earlier than April 9, 2024. File: H-9711 Planner: A. Patel
PROVIDING COMMENT
Your comments on these matters are important. You may comment by phone, mail or emailing the planner assigned to the file you are interested in. Mail should be directed to: The City of London, Planning and Development, P.O. Box 5035, 300 Dufferin Ave., London, ON, N6A 4L9.
Please note: Personal information collected and recorded at the Public Participation Meeting, or through written submissions on this subject, is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, and the Planning Act, 1990 R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13 and will be used by Members of Council and City of London staff in their consideration of this matter. The written submissions, including names and contact information and the associated reports arising from the public participation process, will be made available to the public, including publishing on the City's website. Video recordings of the Public Participation Meeting may also be posted to the City of London's website. Questions about this collection should be referred to Evelina Skalski, Manager, Records and Information Services 519-661-CITY(2489) ext. 5590.
If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the Corporation of the City of London or of the Approval Authority to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the 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.
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 amendment 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 Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Opportunities to view any file materials in-person can be arranged through the file Planner. For more information about these matters, including information about appeal rights, contact Planning and Development at plandev@london.ca and/or (519) 930-3500.
*Please ensure you reference the File Number or address in all communications.
MINOR VARIANCES
The Committee of Adjustment for the City of London will be held electronically and attendance by the Committee members will be virtual on Thursday April 11, 2024, no earlier than 1:30 p.m., for the purpose of hearing the following applications for Minor Variance to Zoning By-law Z.-1. Members of the public can participate in person at City Hall 2nd floor Committee Room # 1, or via Zoom by computer, mobile device, or telephone audio. To register to participate in-person or virtually, email CoAregister@london.ca or contact Secretary - Treasurer, London Committee of Adjustment at 519-930-3500 by 4:30 p.m. the day before the committee meeting. To provide written submissions regarding the matter, email CoAsubmit@london.ca. Additional information regarding the matter being considered by the committee is available to the public for inspection by contacting the Secretary-Treasurer, London Committee of Adjustment.
1:30 p.m. – A.028/24 - 1326 Commissioners Road West & 1313 Springbank Avenue, PLAN 721 PT LOT 2. To sever and convey a portion of 1326 Commissioners Road West with a lot area of 2508m² to 1313 Springbank Avenue. Retained Lands: Request under 45(2)(a)(i): To permit a rear yard setback of 45.0m. Permission: To permit a minimum lot area of 961m², whereas 2000 m² is the minimum required.
If you wish to be notified of a decision of the Committee of Adjustment, you must appear in person or by Counsel at the hearing and file a written request with the Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment. An appeal from a decision of the Committee of Adjustment to the Ontario Land Tribunal shall be filed within 20 days of making the decision. Any appeal must be filed with the Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment, in person at 6th Floor, City Hall, 300 Dufferin Ave., London, ON, or Mail to City of London, P.O. Box 5035, ON N6A 4L9. 519-661-2489 ext. 4988
CONSENTS
The Committee of Adjustment for the City of London as the London Consent Authority will be held electronically and attendance by the Committee members will be virtual on Thursday April 11, 2024, no earlier than 1:30 p.m. for the purpose of hearing the following applications for Consent and may be heard concurrently with applications for Minor Variances to Zoning By-law Z.-1. Members of the public can participate in person at City Hall 2nd floor Committee Room # 1, or via Zoom by computer, mobile device, or telephone audio. To register to participate in-person or virtually, email CoAregister@london.ca or contact Secretary - Treasurer, London Committee of Adjustment at 519-930-3500 by 4:30 p.m. the day before the committee meeting. To provide written submissions regarding the matter, email CoAsubmit@london.ca.
1:30 p.m. - B.006/24 – 1326 Commissioners Road West & 1313 Springbank Avenue, PLAN 721 PT LOT 2. To sever and convey a portion of 1326 Commissioners Road West with a lot area of 250 m2 to 1313 Sprinbank Avenue.
If a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the City of London Consent Authority in respect of the proposed consent does not make written submissions to the Consent Authority, before it gives or refuses to give a provisional consent, the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) may dismiss the appeal. If you wish to be notified of the decision of the 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, Development and Compliance Services, Development Services, 6th Floor, City Hall, 300 Dufferin Avenue, London, Ontario 519-930-3500.
NOTICES
NOTICE OF COMPLETION – Hamilton Road at Gore Road Intersection Improvements – Municipal Class Environmental Assessment – The City of London has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) for the improvements to the intersection of Hamilton Road and Gore Road. The study reviewed the options and identified the preferred solution to accommodate the increasing amount of traffic and address the mobility and safety concerns of pedestrians, cyclists and motorists at this intersection.
The study was conducted in accordance with the requirements of Schedule ‘B’ projects as outlined in the Municipal Class EA document (2000, as amended in 2007, 2011, 2015 and 2023), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.
A Project File Report (PFR) documenting the planning process undertaken, details of the study recommendations as well as potential impacts and mitigation measures, has been completed and by this Notice is being placed in the public record for review. The PFR will be available for review for 30 days, starting March 25, 2024, and ending April 25, 2024 on the City’s website (https://getinvolved.london.ca/gorehamilton), at the London City Hall – City Clerk 3rd Floor (300 Dufferin Ave) during regular hours of operation Monday to Friday, and at the London Public Library – Crouch Branch (550 Commissioners Rd E) during regular hours of operation.
Interested persons may provide comments to the project team through your preferred means of communication. All comments and concerns should be sent directly to the Project Managers listed below.
Paul Yanchuk, P.Eng,
City of London
pyanchuk@london.ca
519-661-2489 ext. 2563
Vince Pugliese, P.Eng, PMP, MBA
MTE Consultants Inc.
vpugliese@mte85.com
(519) 743-6500 ext. 1347
In addition, a request may be made to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for an order requiring a higher level of study (i.e. requiring an individual/comprehensive EA approval before being able to proceed), or that conditions be imposed (e.g. require further studies), only on the grounds that the requested order may prevent, mitigate or remedy adverse impacts on constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty rights. Requests on other grounds will not be considered. Requests should include the requester contact information and full name for the ministry.
Requests should specify what kind of order is being requested, how an order may prevent, mitigate or remedy those potential adverse impacts, and any information in support of the statements in the request. This will ensure that the ministry is able to efficiently begin reviewing the request. The request should be sent in writing or by email to below contacts, with a copy to the City of London project manager:
Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
777 Bay Street, 5th Floor
Toronto ON M7A 2J3
minister.mecp@ontario.ca
Director, Environmental Assessment Branch
Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
135 St. Clair Ave. W, 1st Floor
Toronto ON, M4V 1P5
EABDirector@ontario.ca
NOTICE OF TEMPORARY CLOSURE - City Hall Front Entrance - March 4 to July 31, 2024, the front (south) entrance to City Hall will be closed to visitors and staff while repair and rehabilitation work takes place. During this time pedestrian traffic will be redirected to the north entrance located off Reginald Cooper Square. Access from the lower-level parking garage to the City Hall elevators will still be available.