Planning and Environment Committee

That Councillor S. Lehman BE ELECTED as Vice-Chair for the term ending November 14, 2022.

That Items 2.1 to 2.5, inclusive, and 2.7 to 2.11, inclusive, BE APPROVED.

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Sifton Properties Ltd., relating to the property located at 355 Middleton Avenue, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 13, 2021 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 21, 2021 to amend Zoning By- law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Residential Special Provision R5 (h*h-100*h-198*R5-4(23)) and a Holding Residential Special Provision R6 (h*h-100*h-198*R6-5(51)) Zone TO a Residential Special Provision R5 (R5-4(23)) and a Residential Special Provision R6 (R6-5(51)) to remove the h, h-100 and h-198 holding provisions. (2021-D09)

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Sifton Properties Ltd., relating to the property located at 890 Upperpoint Avenue, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 13, 2021 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 21, 2021 to amend Zoning By- law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Residential R1 (h*R1-4) Zone TO a Residential R1 (R1-4) Zone. (2021-D09)

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Sifton Properties Ltd., to exempt Block 141, Plan 33M-754 and Block 42, Plan 33M-810 from Part-Lot Control: a) pursuant to subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 13, 2021 BE INTRODUCED at a future Council meeting, to exempt Block 141, Plan 33M-754 and Block 42, Plan 33M-810 from the Part-Lot Control provisions of subsection 50(5) of the said Act; it being noted that these lands are subject to registered subdivision agreements and are zoned Holding Residential R1 (h*R1-4) in Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, which permits single detached dwellings; b) the following conditions of approval BE REQUIRED to be completed prior to the passage of a Part-Lot Control By-law for Block 141, Plan 33M- 754 and Block 42, Plan 33M-810 as noted in clause a) above: i) the applicant be advised that the costs of registration of the said by- laws are to be borne by the applicant in accordance with City Policy; ii) the applicant submit a draft reference plan to the Planning and Development for review and approval to ensure the proposed part lots and development plans comply with the regulations of the Zoning By-law, prior to the reference plan being deposited in the land registry office; iii) the applicant submits to the City a digital copy together with a hard copy of each reference plan t

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Stantec Consulting c/o Amelia Sloan, relating to lands located at 1478 Westdel Bourne, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 13, 2021 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 21, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan,) to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R6/R8 Special Provision (h-54•h-209•R6-5(77)/R8-4(64)) Zone TO a Residential R6/R8 Special Provision (R6-5(77)/R8-4(64)) Zone to remove the holding (h-54 and h-209) provisions. (2021-D09)

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Calloway REIT (Fox Hollow) Inc., relating to lands located at 1235 Fanshawe Park Road West, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 13, 2021 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 21, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R8 Special Provision (h-147•R8-4(39)) Zone and a Holding Residential R8 Special Provision/Associated Shopping Area Commercial Special Provision (h-147•R8-4(40)/ASA3(10)/ ASA6(4)/ASA8(5)) Zone TO a Residential R8 Special Provision (R8-4(39)) Zone and a Residential R8 Special Provision/ Associated Shopping Area Commercial Special Provision (R8-4(40)/ASA3(10)/ASA6(4)/ASA8(5)) Zone to remove the holding (h-147) provision. (2021-D09)

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Economic Development, based on the application by Motivity Land Incorporated, relating to the property located at 1225 Hyde Park Road, the proposed by- law appended to the staff report dated December 13, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 21, 2021, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Restricted Service Commercial RSC1, RSC3, and RSC5 (h- 17*RSC1/RSC3/RSC5) Zone TO a Restricted Service Commercial RSC1, RSC3, and RSC5 (RSC1/RSC3/RSC5) Zone. (2021-D09)

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Economic Development, based on the application by 2186121 Ontario Incorporated, relating to the property located at 1150 Byron Baseline Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 13, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 21, 2021, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Residential R5-7 Special Provision (h-5*h- 183*R5-7(12)) Zone TO a Residential R5-7 Special Provision (R5-7(12)) Zone. (2021-D09)

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking retroactive approval for the use of the NUVO Iron railing system on the front porch of the heritage designated property at 59 Albion Street within the Blackfriars/Petersville Heritage Conservation District, BE APPROVED with the following terms and conditions: a) any future repair, alterations, or replacement to the railing system require the implementation of the squared wooden spindles approved through HAP21-018-D. (2021-R01)

That the Building Division Monthly Report for October, 2021 BE RECEIVED for information. (2021-A23)

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the Transit-Oriented Secondary Plan Priority Areas, appended to the staff report dated December 13, 2021 as Appendix “A”, BE ENDORSED. (2021-D09)

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by 1985798 Ontario Inc., relating to the property located at 876 Wellington Road: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 13, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 21, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan, (The London Plan, 2016) and the Official Plan for the City of London (1989)), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Highway Service Commercial Special Provision (HS(1)) Zone TO a Highway Service Commercial Special Provision (HS(_)) Zone; and, b) pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as determined by the Municipal Council, no further notice BE GIVEN in respect of the proposed by-law as the change in parking is minor in nature, the existing conditions plan circulated in the Notice of Application and Notice of Revised Application and Notice of Public Meeting accurately reflect the existing condition of the site, and no development or site alteration is proposed; it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding these matters; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the re

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Goldfield Limited, relating to the property located at 4270 Lismer Lane, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 13, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 21, 2021, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM an Holding Residential R8 (h*h-100*h-104*h-198*R8-4) Zone, TO an Holding Residential R5 Special Provision and R8 (h*h-100*h-104*h-198*R5-7(_)/R8-4 Zone; it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding these matters; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended zoning by-law amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement; • the recommended zoning conforms to the in-force policies of The London Plan, including, but not limited to, the Neighbourhood Place Type, City Building and Design, Our Tools, and all other applicable London Plan policies; • the recommended zoning conforms to the policies of the 1989 Official Plan, including, but not limited to, the Multi-Family, Medium Density Residential designation; and, • the zoning will permit development that is considered appropriate and c

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Foxwood Developments (London) Inc., relating to the lands located at 1955 Jim Hebb Way, 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 21, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R5/R6 (h*h-54*h-71*h-100*R5-6/R6-5) Zone, and a Holding Residential R6/R9 (h-54•R6-5/R9-3•H20) Zone TO a Holding Residential Special Provision R5/R6 (h*h-54*h-71*h-100*R5- 6(__))/R6-5 Zone. it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding these matters; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended zoning amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), 2020, as it promotes efficient development and land use patterns; accommodates an appropriate range and mix of land uses, housing types, and densities to meet projected needs of current and future residents; and minimizes land consumption and servicing costs; • the recommended zoning amendment conforms to the in-force polices of The London Plan, including but not limited to the Neighbo

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Sidhu McDowall Medicine Professional Corporation, relating to the property located at 506 Oxford Street East: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 13, 2021, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 21, 2021, to amend the 1989 Official Plan to ADD a new policy to Section 10.1.3 – “Policies for Specific Areas” to a pharmacy on the subject lands; and, b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 13, 2021, as Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 21, 2021, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R3/Office Conversion (R3-1/OC5) Zone TO a Residential R3/Office Conversion Special Provision (R3-1/OC5(*)) Zone; it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding these matters; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended amendments are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), 2020, for mixed use development within transit supportive areas; • the recomm

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning & Development, based on the application by Paner House Inc., relating to the property located at 1408 Ernest Avenue, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 13, 2021, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 21, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Restricted Office (RO2) Zone, TO a Residential R8 Special Provision (R8-4( )) Zone; it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding these matters; 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, which encourages the regeneration of settlement areas and land use patterns within settlement areas that provide for a range of uses and opportunities for intensification and redevelopment. The PPS directs municipalities to permit all forms of housing required to meet the needs of all residents, present and future; • the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to the *Neighbourhood Place Type policies; • the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of the 1989 Of

That the application by Highland Communities Limited, relating to the property located at 978 Gainsborough Road BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration for further consideration; it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to this matter:• the staff presentation; • a communication dated December 8, 2021 from H. Froussios, Senior Associate, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.; and, • a communication dated December 6, 2021 from M. Niglas; it being further pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding these matters. (2021-D09)

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Four Fourteen Inc., relating to the property located at 414-418 Old Wonderland Road: a) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that no issues were raised at the public meeting with respect to the application for Site Plan Approval to facilitate the construction of the proposed residential development; and, b) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council has no issues with respect to the Site Plan Application, and that the Municipal Council supports the Site Plan Application; it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the staff presentation with respect to this matter; it being further pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding these matters; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the Site Plan, as proposed, is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020, as it provides for development within an existing settlement area and provides for an appropriate range of residential uses within the neighbourhood; • the proposed Site Plan conforms to the policies of the Neighbourhoods Place Type and all other applicable policies of The London Plan; • the proposed Site Plan conf

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the Environmental Management Guidelines Update: a) the Environmental Management Guidelines appended to the staff report dated December 13, 2021 as Appendix 1 to Appendix “A”, BE ADOPTED as a Municipal Guideline Document; and, b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 13, 2021 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 21, 2021 to adopt the Environmental Management Guidelines, appended to the staff report dated December 13, 2021, in accordance with London Plan policy 1713; it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to this matter: • a communication dated December 2, 2021, from S. Franke, Executive Director, London Environmental Network; • a communication dated December 2, 2021, from J. Hanbuch, The Urban League of London; • a communication dated December 6, 2021, from B. Samuels, Member, Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee; Coordinator, London Bird Team and PhD Candidate, Department of Biology, The University of Western Ontario; • a communication dated December 4, 2021, from D. Wake, Nature London; and, • a communication dated December 9, 2021, from M. Wallace, Executive Director, London Development Institute; it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with th

Motion to add a new part c) which reads as follows: c) the bi-annual review as outlined in the Environmental Management Guidelines BE ADDED to the Planning and Environment Committee Deferred Matters List;

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the demolition request for the heritage designated property at 50 King Street, located in the Downtown Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED pursuant to Section 42(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act subject to the following terms and conditions: a) prior to any demolition, photographic documentations and measured drawings of the existing building at 50 King Street be completed by the property owner and submitted to the satisfaction of the Director, Planning and Development. b) prior to any demolition, a demolition plan shall be prepared by the property owner and submitted to the satisfaction of the Director, Planning and Development demonstrating how the heritage attributes of adjacent cultural heritage resources are conserved, mitigating any potential direct or indirect adverse impacts, and implementing the recommendations of the Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment submitted as part of the demolition request, it being noted that should an area(s) identified as requiring further archaeological assessment be included within the work area for the demolition of the existing building at 50 King Street, further archaeological assessment shall be required; c) prior to any demolition, a landscape plan shall be prepared by the property owner and submitted to the satisfaction of the Director, Planning and Development identifying work required to create

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 10th report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment, from its meeting held on December 1, 2021: a) the following comments, from the Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE), BE FORWARDED to the Municipal Council through the Planning and Environment Committee for consideration, with respect to the Wharncliffe Road South Expansion and 100 Stanley Street Relocation: • the ACE recommends that the Wharncliffe Road South Improvements project explore every possible avenue to avoid road widening to provide more traffic lanes for motor vehicles; it being noted that there are a number of alternative methods that provide better traffic flow and improved options outside of driving one’s own personal vehicle (public transit, cycling, walking, etc.) and making this stretch the first of many projects to turn a stroad into proper transportation infrastructure; • the ACE recommends that the Civic Administration be directed by Municipal Council to revisit the issue of moving the property located at 100 Stanley Street and to find a way to move the house across the street; and, • the ACE encourages that, as we are in a climate crisis and have declared a climate emergency ourselves, means we must do everything possible to mitigate negative environmental impacts, for example demolishing homes and making room for more motor vehicles, is the exact antitheses to this declaration; and, b) clauses 1.1, 2.1 and 2.2, inclusive, 3.1, 5.1, 5.

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the property located at 1919-1929 Oxford Street West: a) on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the report dated December 13, 2021 and entitled “Request for Council Resolution, under section 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, 1990, c. P.13 - 1919-1929 Oxford Street West" BE RECEIVED for information; and, b) the request to accept a Minor Variance application relating to the property located at 1919-1929 Oxford Street West BE APPROVED. (2021-D13)

That the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development BE DIRECTED to provide current information related to the items on the Deferred Matters List to the Committee Clerk in order to update the List.

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, from its meeting held on December 8, 2021: a) on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the demolition request for the heritage designated property located at 50 King Street, located in the Downtown Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED pursuant to Section 42(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act subject to the following terms and conditions: • prior to any demolition, photographic documentations and measured drawings of the existing building at 50 King Street be completed by the property owner and submitted to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Development; • prior to any demolition, a demolition plan shall be prepared by the property owner and submitted to the satisfaction of the Director, Planning and Development demonstrating how the heritage attributes of adjacent cultural heritage resources are conserved, mitigating any potential direct or indirect adverse impacts, and implementing the recommendations of the Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment submitted as part of the demolition request, it being noted that should an area(s) identified as requiring further archaeological assessment be included within the work area for the demolition of the existing building at 50 King Street, further archaeological assessment shall be required; • prior to any demolition, a lands

That the Planning and Environment Committee convene, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following item: This report can be considered in a meeting closed to the public as the subject matter being considered pertains 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 an appeal at the Ontario Land Tribunal (“OLT”), and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation.