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 (23 motions)
23 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Items 2.1 to 2.3, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following action be taken with respect to the staff report dated January 27, 2026, related to the Homeowner Information Brochure; BE RECEIVED; it being noted that this 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.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following action be taken with respect to the staff report dated January 27, 2026, related to the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking retroactive approval for the alterations of the front window of the heritage designated property at 484 English Street, within the Old East Heritage Conservation District, BE REFUSED; it being noted that the alterations were completed without Heritage Alteration Permit approval and do not comply with the policies and guidelines of the Old East Heritage Conservation District Plan and Conservation Guidelines.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the staff report dated January 27, 2026, related to the application by the owner, C. Fowler, under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking retroactive approval for the replacement of the roof on the heritage designated property at 46 Victor Street, within the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District BE PERMITTED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That the 1st Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning, from its meeting held on January 15, 2026, was received; it being noted that the verbal delegation from J. M. Metrailler, Chair, Community Advisory Committee on Planning, with respect to this matter, was received.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Hillier
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Distinctive Homes London Ltd. (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.) relating to the property located at 233 Cambridge Street, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 27, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 10, 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 (R1-7) Zone TO a Holding Residential R2 Special Provision (h-9*R2-1(_)) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • C. Alister, Zelinka Priamo Ltd; and, • A. Hostman; 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 Neighbourhoods Place Type, City Building Policies, and Our Tools; • the recommended amendment would permit a development at an intensity that is appropriate for the site and the surrounding neighbourhood; and, • the recommended amendment facilitates the development of a site within the Built-Area Boundary with an app
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
Motion to open the public participation meeting.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
Motion to close the public participation meeting.
Moved by P. Cuddy, 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 Southside Construction Management Limited, relating to the property located at 644- 664 Southdale Road East and 821 Nadine Avenue: a) consistent with Policy 43_ of The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), for the subject lands representing 650-664 Southdale Road East, BE INTERPRETED to be located within the Rapid Transit Corridor Place Type; b) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 27, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 10, 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 R3 (R3-2) Zone, an Office Conversion/Holding Transit Station Area (OC4/h-13*TSA1) Zone, and a Residential R3/Holding Transit Station Area (R3-2/h-13*TSA1) Zone TO a Residential R3/Transit Station Area Special Provision (R3-2/TSA1(_)) Zone; c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) provide enhanced all-season landscaping and fencing beyond that required by the Site Plan Control By-law along the interior side and rear property line; ii) require the principal entrance to be located on the Southdale Road East façade; and, iii) achieve a human-scale along
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
Notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Northbound Development Corporation relating to the property located at 767 Fanshawe Park Road East & 679 Dunboyne Crescent: a) the proposed attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 10, 2026, to amend Zoning By- law No. Z.-1, in conformity with the Official Plan, The London Plan, to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-7(25)) and a Residential R1 (R1-7) Zone TO a Holding Residential R8 Special Provision (h-8*R8-4(_)) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) all-season landscaping along the rear and interior side yards; ii) the installation of a board-on-board fence that exceeds the minimum height requirements of the Site Plan Control By-law; iii) screened parking to minimize the visual exposure of parking area to the street and create an inviting, active and comfortable pedestrian environment along Fanshawe Park Road East; and, iv) all concerns raised by the public during the public participation meeting on the zoning by-law amendment as they relate to site and building design. v) maintain privacy for the adjacent low rise residential properties by restricting balconies to the north façade facing Fanshawe Park Road East. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that purs
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That the Committee recess at this time, for 15 minutes.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by S. Lehman
Carried
Notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 111473 Ontario Limited (c/o MHBC Planning) relating to the property located at 3334 & 3354 Wonderland Road South: a) the proposed attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 10, 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 Shopping Area Place Type and by ADDING the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of the Official Plan; b) the proposed attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 10, 2026, to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), the Southwest Area Secondary Plan by ADDING a site-specific policy to the Wonderland Road Community Enterprise Corridor policies of the Wonderland Boulevard Neighbourhood to permit a maximum height of 20 storeys, excluding mechanical penthouses and rooftop amenity space, and a maximum residential density of 350 units per hectare; and, c) the proposed attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 10, 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) and b), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Commercial Recreational Special
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of God's Favourite House Canada (c/o Siv-ik Planning & Design) relating to the property located at 965 Adelaide Street South, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 27, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 10, 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 Community Shopping Area (CSA2) Zone TO a Community Shopping Area Special Provision (CSA2(_)) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • M. Davis, Siv-ik Planning and Design Inc; 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 (PPS); • the recommended amendment conforms to The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions, City Building policies, Place Type policies, and the Our Tools policies; and • the recommended amendment facilitates an appropriate use in a suitable location, allowing the reuse of an underutilized site at a scale and intensity that can be accommodated within the existing building while supporting a diver
Moved by P. Cuddy, 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 Faith Quais (c/o Monteith Brown Planning Consultants) relating to the property located at 68-76 Commissioners Road East: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 27, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 10, 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 (R1-9) Zone TO a Holding Residential R5 Special Provision (h-8*R5-7(_)) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) a comprehensive and coordinated development with the abutting property at 80 Commissioners Road East under a single Development Agreement; ii) Enhanced all season landscaping beyond that required by the Site Plan Control By-law, with a minimum of 50% native species; and, iii) Units located along the Commissioners Road East frontage shall be oriented such that their principal entrances are directed towards the street; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • E. Steele, Monteith Brown Planning Consultants; and, • M. Hothorn; it being noted that the Planning and
Moved by P. Cuddy, 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 Utopia Homes Inc. (c/o Monteith Brown Planning Consultants) relating to the property located at 80 Commissioners Road East: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated 27th January, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 10, 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 (R1-9) Zone TO a Holding Residential R5 Special Provision (h-8*R5-7(_)) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) a comprehensive and coordinated development with the abutting property at 68-76 Commissioners Road East under one Development Agreement; ii) enhanced all season landscaping beyond that required by the Site Plan Control By-law, with a minimum of 50% native species; iii) implementation of the recommendations of the Heritage Impact Assessment, TMHC Inc., 2025, to ensure mitigation measures are incorporated into the site design; and, iv) units located along the Commissioners Road East frontage shall be oriented such that their principal entrances are directed toward the street; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public pa
Moved by P. Cuddy, 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 Iron Door Properties c/o Siv-ik Planning & Design Inc. relating to the property located at 610 Princess Avenue, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 27, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 10, 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 an Arterial Commercial Special Provision (AC2(4)) Zone, TO a Residential R8 Special Provision (R8-4(_)) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • D. Murphy, Siv-ik Planning and Design Inc; 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 (PPS); • the recommended amendment conforms to The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions, City Building policies, and the Urban Corridors Place Type policies; and • the recommended amendment would permit residential intensification that is appropriate for the existing and planned context of the site and surrounding neighbourhood; it being acknowledged that any and all oral and written submissio
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Hillier
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 732 Wellington Street Inc. & London Bridge Childcare Services relating to the properties located at 732 Wellington Street and 282 Piccadilly Street, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 27, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 10, 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 732 Wellington Street FROM a Day Care (DC) Zone, TO a Residential R3 Special Provision (R3-1(*)) Zone and 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: • D. Sikelero-Elsenbruch, Zelinka Priamo Ltd; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to this matter: • a communication dated January 24, 2026, from T. and N. Tattersall; 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 (PPS); • the recommended amendment conforms to The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions, City Design and Building policies, and the Neighbourh
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
Notwithstanding the staff recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of the Diocese of London in Ontario relating to the property located at 5150 Wellington Road South: a) the proposed attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 10, 2026, the request to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), by ADDING a new policy in the Specific Policies for the Farmland Place Type and by ADDING the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of the Official Plan BE APPROVED for the following reasons: i) the requested amendment does satisfy the criteria for adoption of Specific Area Policies; and, ii) the requested amendment does facilitate an appropriate use of the lands; b) the proposed attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on February 10, 2026, the request to amend Zoning By- law No. Z.-1 to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Community Facility (CF1) Zone, a Holding Community Facility (h-1*CF1) Zone and an Open Space (OS5) Zone TO Holding Community Facility (h- 9*CF4) Zone, and an Open Space Special Provision (OS5(_)) Zone BE APPROVED for the following reasons: i) the requested amendment is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024; ii) the requested amendment is appropriate within the existing and planned context; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That pursuant to section 33.8 of the Council Procedure by-law, the Committee BE PERMITTED to proceed beyond 6:00 PM.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Hillier
Notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 1001320818 Ontario Inc. (c/o Miami Developments) relating to the property located at 3680 Wonderland Road South: a) the proposed attached by-law BE APPROVED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on February 10, 2026, to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), to: i) REVISE Map 3 – Street Classifications of The London Plan to ADD one Neighbourhood Connector for Street ‘A’ as detailed on the Draft Plan of Subdivision (39T-25505); ii) ADD a new Specific Policy to the Shopping Area Place Type applicable to the subject lands in relation to a Draft Plan of Subdivision (39T-25505), to permit a maximum building height of 18-storeys for Block 1 and 16-storeys for Block 2, both with frontage on Wonderland Road South and; ADD the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas; and, iii) AMEND the Southwest Area Secondary Plan by ADDING a site- specific policy to the Wonderland Boulevard Neighbourhood to permit the following in relation to a Draft Plan of Subdivision (39T-25505): an upper- maximum height of 18-storeys for Block 1 and 16-storeys for Block 2, both with frontage on Wonderland Road South; a gross density of up to 216 units per hectare for the subject lands; and, an additional 1,190 square metres (12,800 square feet) gross floor area for commercial development. b) the proposed attached by-law BE I
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee in Q2 2026 with a list of current Brownfield CIP approvals including the municipal funding allocation, project status updates for each site, and recommendations for any inactive or unprogressed applications for Council’s consideration including but not limited to a sunset provision; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to this matter: • a communication dated January 24, 2026, from C. Butler.
Moved by S. Hillier, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Hillier
That the January Deferred Matters List, BE RECEIVED.