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Planning and Environment Committee

February 18, 2026

Who was there

Present (4): Steven Hillier, Steve Lehman, Shawn Lewis, Susan Stevenson

Absent (1): Peter Cuddy

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 (22 motions)

22 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That Items 2.2 to 2.5 BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Hillier, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the staff report dated February 18, 2026, related to the 2025 Annual Development Report, as appended as Appendix “A”, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Hillier, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the staff report dated February 18, 2026, related to the 2025 Annual Heritage Report, BE RECEIVED. 1
Moved by S. Hillier, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development the staff report dated February 18, 2026, related to the Building Services Report– Quarter 4 2025, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Hillier, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That the letter dated January 21, 2026, from T. Delaney, Chair and D. Szpakowski, CEO & General Manager of the Hyde Park BIA related to the Hyde Park BIA Boundary Expansion; Request to Withdraw, BE REVEIVED.
Moved by S. Hillier, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated February 18, 2026, related to the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority Service Level Review – Update Report: a) the above-noted report BE RECEIVED; and, b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to collaborate with UTRCA on the implementation of the key recommendations from the Service Level Review; it being noted that the Presentation as appended to the added agenda from I. Shelley and J. Connolly, Black Line Consulting related to this matter, was received.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor S. Hillier
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the staff report dated February 18, 2026, related to the Supplementary Guidelines for Heritage Conservation Districts, BE RECEIVED; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • M. Wallace, London Development Institute; and, • A.M. Valastro; it being note that the above-noted report fulfills Council’s request and the direction for public input; therefore, the item may be removed from the Planning and Environment Committee’s Deferred Matters List; it being further noted that the visual presentation as appended to the added agenda was received.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor S. Hillier
Motion to open the public participation meeting.
Moved by S. Hillier, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
Motion to close the public participation meeting.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Cristina Ferro (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.) relating to the property located at 1225 Westdel Bourne, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated February 18, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 3, 2026, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, in conformity with The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R1 (R1-16) Zone TO a Residential R1 (R1-11) Zone and a Residential R1 (R1-14) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • D. Sikelero-Elsenbruch, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.; and, • J. Tysman; it being noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024; • the recommended amendment conforms to the policies of The London Plan, including, but not limited to, the Key Directions and Rural Neighbourhoods Place Type; and, • the recommended amendment will facilitate an appropriate form of rural residential infill development with consideration for the long-term protection of agricultural resources and land use compatibility; it being acknowledged that any and all oral and written s
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor S. Hillier
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of the Corporation of the City of London relating to the properties located at 746- 774 Base Line Road East and 339-345 Westminster Avenue and 770 Base Line Road East (O-25156) and Mark Semenowicz & Lidia Semenowicz (c/o Strik Baldinelli Moniz Ltd.) relating to the property located at 770 Base Line Road East (Z-25157): a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated February 18, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 3, 2026, to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), by AMENDING policy 1101_ for Specific Policies in the Institutional Place Type for the Baseline Office Area; b) the proposed by-law as appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 3, 2026, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, in conformity with The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), as amended in the above-noted part a), to change the zoning of 770 Base Line Road East FROM an Office (OF2) Zone TO a Residential R8 Special Provision/Office Special Provision (R8-4(_)/OF2(_)) Zone; and, c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) orient the build forms to the public street with front façade and principle entrances
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
Notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Ridout and Kent Block Inc. relating to the property located at 550 Ridout Street North & 82-90 Kent Street: a) the attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 3, 2026, to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), by ADDING a new policy to the Specific Policies for the Neighbourhoods Place Type, permitting a 30 storey apartment building, and by ADDING the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of the Official Plan; b) the attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 3, 2026, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, in conformity with The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), as amended in the above-noted part a), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R-10/Office Conversion (R10- 3*H24/OC7) Zone TO a Residential R10 Special Provision (R10- 5(_)*D1350*H100) Zone, permitting the development as proposed; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice be given; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • J. Gaudet, MHBC Planning Urban Design and Landscape Architecture; • J. Tysman; • M. Blake Rose; • A.M. Valastro; • M.A.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by S. Stevenson
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated February 18, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 3, 2026, to amend The London Plan, to ensure alignment with the Provincial Planning Statement and recent legislative changes, including Bill 23, Bill 17, and Bill 185, resolve any inconsistencies with previous amendments, and mapping associated with these changes; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • M. Wallace, London Development Institute; and, • M. Moussa; it being noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • to revise any policies which are impacted by changes to the Planning Act due to various Provincial legislation, including Provincial Planning Statement, 2024, the Green Energy Repeal Act, 2018, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185), Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 (Bill 17); • to make updates certain policies and maps of The London Plan to reflect Council’s decisions; • to update the title of Provincial Planning Statement from Provincial Policy Statement, as the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has changed the title of this document; • to correct errors and omissions identified throughout The London Plan, including typographical,
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward a zoning by- law amendment that includes the following: a) make all necessary zoning by-law changes to establish an updated minimum parking requirement for all residential developments to a minimum of 1 parking space for each residential unit, while providing exemptions for those developments that have an affordable housing agreement with the City of London, or those developments located in Protected Major Transit Station Areas, and recommendations for other potential exemptions; b) amend section 4.19.6) h) I) to allow a maximum driveway width of 6m on lots with a lot width of up to 12m and to allow a maximum driveway width of 9m on lots greater than 12m; c) amend section 4.19.4) c) to permit parking in the front or exterior side yard on a driveway that may not lead to another parking area within the R1, R2, R3, R4 and R11 Zones; and, d) amend section 4.37.8 to remove the prohibition on a new additional driveway in association with an additional residential unit; it being noted that the verbal delegation from M. Wallace and M.A. Hodge, with respect to this matter was received; it being further noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to this matter: • a communication dated February 15, 2026, from A.M. Valastro; • a communication dated February 13, 2026, from C. Butler; • a communication dated February 13, 2026, from D. Hyland; and, • a communication dated Febr
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor S. Hillier
That the delegation request from M. Wallace, as appended to the added agenda, to be heard at this time.
Moved by S. Hillier, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor S. Hillier
That a delegation from M.A. Hodge, be heard at this time.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to expand public notice circulation south of Highway 401, including but not limited to, construction notices, applications pursuant to the Planning Act, or studies pursuant to the Environmental Assessment Act, to include the three residential hamlets, located at Avenue Road, Shaver Subdivision, and Glanworth; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to this matter: • a communication dated February 11, 2026, from C. Ivanitz.
Moved by S. Hillier, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor S. Hillier
That the matter of the Pack Road Sewer Extension, as identified in the staff report titled Update on Implementation Potential for Servicing Improvements using Housing Accelerator Funding, BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to undertake further consultation with the affected landowner and their technical consultants and report back to the April 14, 2026 meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with the results of that consultation and appropriate next steps; IT BEING NOTED that the intent of the proposed project is to increase the existing supply of multi-unit housing.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor S. Hillier
that the remainder of the staff report dated February 18, 2026, related to the Update on Implementation Potential for Servicing Improvements using Housing Accelerator Funding, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to this matter: • a communication dated February 16, 2026, from C. Kulchycki, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That the Deferred Matters List BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That Committee rise and go into Committee, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following: a matter pertaining to the security of the property of the municipality at Oxford Street West; a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
Moved by S. Hillier, seconded by S. Lehman
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor S. Hillier
That the meeting BE ADJOUNRNED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried

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