The London Record

Planning and Environment Committee

December 4, 2023

Who was there

Present (4): Skylar Franke, Steven Hillier, Steve Lehman, Shawn Lewis

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (19 motions)

18 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That Items 2.1 to 2.6 BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by S. Franke
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, NO FURTHER ACTION be taken with respect to the Inclusionary Zoning review; it being noted that the Civic Administration will consider the findings of the Inclusionary Zoning feasibly analysis in related policy and program reviews to support the development of new affordable housing units, including but not limited to the review of incentive programs, policy reviews in support of the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) initiatives, and updates to the programs included in the Roadmap to 3,000 Affordable Units; and, it being further noted that Inclusionary Zoning is one potential tool to encourage the development of new affordable housing units; however, the financial feasibility analysis demonstrates that IZ is not a consistently viable mechanism to achieve this goal for all tenures of housing or for all market areas of the city; it being acknowledged that any and all oral and written submissions from the public, related to this application have been, on balance, taken into consideration by Council as part of its deliberations and final decision regarding these matters.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by S. Franke
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 12th Report of the Environmental Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on November 16, 2023: a) the appointment of K. Lee BE RESCINDED from the Ecological Community Advisory Committee due to lack of attendance; and, b) clauses 1.1, 2.1, 3.1 to 3.5, inclusive, 5.1 and 5.2 BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by S. Franke
Carried
That the Building Division monthly report for the month of July, 2023 BE RECEIVED for information. (2023-A23)
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by S. Franke
Carried
That the Building Division monthly report for the month of August, 2023 BE RECEIVED for information. (2023-A23)
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by S. Franke
Carried
That the Building Division monthly report for the month of September, 2023 BE RECEIVED for information. (2023-A23)
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by S. Franke
Carried
That the Building Division monthly report for the month of October, 2023 BE RECEIVED for information. (2023-A23)
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by S. Franke
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Royal Premier Homes, relating to the property located at 1350 Wharncliffe Road South: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 4, 2023 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 19, 2023, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Urban Reserve UR6 Special Provision (h-17*h-42*UR6(1)) Zone TO a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h*h-100*R1-13(7)) Zone; Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h*h-100*R1-13(_)) Zone; Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h*h-100*R1-13(_)) Zone; Holding Residential R4 Special Provision (h*h-17*h-18*h-100*h-149*R4-6(_)) Zone; and, a Holding Residential R6 Special Provision (h*h-17*h-18*h-100*h-149*R6- 5(_)) Zone; b) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that no issues were raised at the public participation meeting; c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the provision of short-term public bicycle parking in the development of each block through the site plan process; and, d) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that Municipal Council supports issuing draft approval of the proposed plan of residential subdivision, submitted by Royal Premier Homes (File No. 39T-23501), prepared by Stantec, Project No.
Moved by C. Rahman, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
Motion to open the public participation meeting.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by C. Rahman
Carried
Motion to close the public participation meeting.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Cadillac Fairview Corporation Ltd., relating to the property located at 1680 Richmond Street, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 4, 2023 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 19, 2023 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), to amend the zoning of the subject property FROM a Regional Shopping Area Special Provision RSA1(1) TO a Regional Shopping Area Special Provision RSA1(1) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • S. McGaffey; WND Associates; 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 policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions and the Transit Village Place Type; and, • the recommended amendment would provide access to automobile sales boutique in a convenient and accessible location; it being acknowledged that any and all oral and written submissions from the public, related to this application have been, on balance, taken into consideration by Council as part of its deliberations and final decision r
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Alora Homes, relating to the property located at 130 Southdale Road West, the proposed by-law appended to the Planning and Environment Committee Added Agenda as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 19, 2023 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016) to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R1 (R1-9) Zone TO a Residential R3 Special Provision (R3-1(_)) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • L. Jamieson, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.; and, • P. McInnes; 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 to The London Plan, including, but not limited to the Neighbourhoods Place Type and Key Directions; and, • the recommended amendment facilitates the development of vacant residential lands within the Built Area Boundary and Primary Transit Area with an appropriate form of infill development that provides choice and diversity in housing options; it being acknowledged that any and all oral and written submissions from the public, related to this application have been, on balan
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by C. Rahman
Carried
That the motion be amended to include a new part b) iv to read as follows: iv) Bird friendly design Yeas: (5): S. Lehman, S. Lewis, C. Rahman, S. Franke, and S. Hillier
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by C. Rahman
Carried
In favour (5): Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor S. Hillier
Motion to approve the main motion, as amended
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by C. Rahman
Carried
Motion to approve the motion, as amended.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by S. Franke
Carried
Motion to remove clause b) i); Yeas: (2): C. Rahman, and S. Hillier Nays: (3): S. Lehman, S. Lewis, and S. Franke
Moved by S. Hillier, seconded by C. Rahman
Lost
motion to amend clause b) ii) to install a privacy fence around the parking area bordering the property;
Moved by S. Hillier, seconded by C. Rahman
Carried
In favour (5): Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor S. Hillier
That the Deferred Matters List dated November 27, 2023 BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Committee Clerk BE DIRECTED to update the Deferred Matters List to remove any items that have been addressed by the Civic Administration.
Moved by C. Rahman, seconded by S. Franke
Carried
In favour (5): Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor S. Hillier
That the Planning and Environment Committee convene, in Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following: a matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers and employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation with respect to appeals related to the Victoria Park Secondary Plan at the Ontario Land Tribunal (“OLT”), and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation; a matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers and employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation with respect to appeals related to 755, 765, 785, and 815 Wonderland Road at the Ontario Land Tribunal (“OLT”), and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation; and, a matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers and employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation with respect to appeals related to 3089 Singleton Avenue at the Ontario Land Tribunal (“OLT”), and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to off
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by C. Rahman
Carried
In favour (5): Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor S. Hillier

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