Planning and Environment Committee

That Items 2.1 to 2.6 BE APPROVED.

That the 10th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning, from its meeting held on October 9, 2024, BE RECEIVED for information.

That the staff report dated October 22, 2024 entitled "Quarterly Heritage Report - Q3 2024" BE RECEIVED for information.

That the amended staff report dated October 22, 2024 entitled "Building Division Detailed Update: 2024 Year-To-Date" BE RECEIVED for information.

That the staff report dated October 22, 2024 entitled "Development Pipeline - Developer of Lands within Open Site Plans, Open Condominium Plans, and Registered and Reference Plan (Subdivisions)" BE RECEIVED for information.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager of Environment and Infrastructure and Deputy City Manager of Planning and Economic Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the Dundas Streetscape Master Plan for the Argyle Core Area: a) the Dundas Streetscape Master Plan for the Argyle Core Area and the Executive Summary from the Plan appended to the staff report dated October 22, 2024 as Appendix A, BE RECEIVED for information; b) the Dundas Streetscape Master Plan for the Argyle Core Area, BE APPROVED as a plan identifying infrastructure and urban design guidance for future capital projects and redevelopment; and, c) City Staff BE DIRECTED to initiate an Official Plan amendment to add the Dundas Streetscape Master Plan for the Argyle Core Area to the list of Council approved Urban Regeneration Guidelines in The London Plan.

That the staff report dated October 22, 2024 entitled "Reducing Off-the- Clock Permit Applications" BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received a communication from J. Zaifman, CEO, London Home Builders' Association, with respect to this matter.

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

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 of Encore at Upper Richmond Inc., relating to the property located at 2118 Richmond Street: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 22, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 5, 2024, to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, to amend specific policy 1069 of the Neighbourhoods Place Type; b) the proposed revised, attached, by-law as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 5, 2024, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Residential R6/Residential R8 Bonus (h*h-5*h-11*h-183*R6-5/R8-4*B-30) Zone TO a Holding Residential R9 Special Provision (h-183*R9-7(_)*H40*D211) Zone, and to delete the B-30 Bonus Zone in its entirety; c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) incorporation of underground parking; ii) street oriented design and safe and accessible pedestrian connections; iii) enhanced landscaping to include a minimum 50% native species, with no invasive species planted; iv) nine mature trees (minimum diameter at breast height (dbh) of 11cm) be incorporated as part of the landscaping p

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application of Victor Anastasiadis,(c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.), relating to the property located at 566, 568, 572 and 578 Colborne Street, the proposed revised, attached by-law dated October 22, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 26, 2024, 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 R3/Residential R11 (R3-2/R11) Zone TO a holding Residential R5 Special Provision (h- 18*R5-7(_)) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • C. McAllister, Planner, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 (PPS), 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 London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions, City Design and Building policie

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of M. Tkaczyk (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.), relating to the property located at 313- 323 Horton Street East: a) the proposed revised, attached, by-law as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 5, 2024 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 an Arterial Commercial (AC4) Zone, TO a Business District Commercial Special Provision (BDC(_)) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) retain the vehicular passageway with openings at grade allowing light and ventilation into the spaces and alleviating potential CPTED issues; ii) retain the terraces on the 7th storey along the north and east facades; iii) retain a step-down to 6 and 7-storeys to the rear of the building; iv) consider replacing the single door with double door for the principal residential lobby entrance facing Horton Street East to promote accessibility and wayfinding; v) provide an adequate all-season landscape buffer along the south property line to avoid any negative impacts on the private amenity spaces of the adjacent residential uses; vi) add all or a portion of the long-term bicycle parking on the ground floor to provide convenient access for cyc

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Oxford West Gateway Inc., (c/o Strik Baldinelli Moniz), relating to the property located at 1856-1910 Oxford Street West: a) the proposed revised, attached, by-law as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 5, 2024, to amend the Riverbend South Secondary Plan forming part of the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, by ADDING a Site-Specific Policy to the Commercial Land Use Designation Section; b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 22, 2204 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 5, 2024, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, and the Riverbend South Secondary Plan, as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Community Shopping Area Special Provision (CSA5(6)) Zone TO a Holding Residential R9 Special Provision/Community Shopping Area Special Provision (h- 149*R9-7(_)/CSA5(6)) Zone; c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) increase the amount of transparent glazing on the ground floor elevation to provide increased passive surveillance and activation of the public realm; ii) provide a pedestrian walkway that connects between the proposed land

Motion to close the public participation meeting. Yeas: (5): S. Lehman, S. Lewis, C. Rahman, S. Franke, and S. Hillier

Notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Oxford West Gateway Inc. (c/o Strik Baldinelli Moniz) relating to the property located at 1856-1910 Oxford Street West: (a) the proposed by-law attached hereto as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on November 5, 2024, to amend the Riverbend South Secondary Plan forming part of the Official Plan, The London Plan by ADDING a Site-Specific Policy to the Commercial Land Use Designation Section; (b) the proposed by-law attached hereto as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on November 5, 2024, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, in conformity with the Official Plan, The London Plan, and the Riverbend South Secondary Plan, as amended in part (a) above, to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Community Shopping Area Special Provision (CSA5(6)) Zone TO a Holding Residential R9 Special Provision/Community Shopping Area Special Provision (h-149*R9-7(_)/CSA5(6)) Zone; (c) The requested special provisions to permit a reduced rear yard depth of 5 metres whereas 16.8 metres is required, and a reduced landscaped open space of 20% whereas 30% is required, BE REFUSED for the following reasons: i) That the proposed special provision permitting a 5.0m rear yard setback is not sufficient to provide an appropriate transition between developments of different intensities per London Plan Policy 298_

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Palumbo Properties Ltd., relating to the property located at 279 Sarnia Road: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 22, 20224 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 5, 2024, 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 (R1-10) Zone, TO a Holding Residential R8 Special Provision (h-213*R8-4(_)) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) consent to remove any boundary trees is required prior to final Site Plan Approval; ii) provide a low-height all-season landscape buffer for the below-grade units fronting onto Sarnia Road and/or the parking area to provide privacy and avoid headlights shining into the spaces; iii) consider providing additional windows on the side elevation of the corner units, and minimizing any portion of blank wall facing the public realm, to create an active streetscape and offer passive surveillance; and, iv) relocation of the existing Hydro Pole and London Transit Commission shelter pad at the expense of the applicant; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in c

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of G.R. Investments Ltd. & Sub-Subsational Inc., (c/o Dillon Consulting Ltd.), relating to the property located at 1210-1240 Wharncliffe Road South: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 22, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 5, 2024, 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 a portion of the subject property FROM a Restricted Service Commercial (RSC1/RSC3/RSC4/RSC5) Zone and Urban Reserve (UR4) Zone TO a Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-7(_)) Zone and an Open Space (OS5) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) further refinement to the site access location and design; and, ii) explore opportunities to screen any parking areas exposed to the public street with enhanced all-season landscaping and incorporate significant mature trees; it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with these matters; it being pointed out that the following individuals made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • C. Wilkes, Planner, Dillon Consulting Ltd.; it being further noted that the Municipal Council app

That Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take the necessary steps to expand the boundary of the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee heard verbal delegations and received a communication dated October 8, 2024 from D. Szpakowski, General Manager & CEO, Hyde Park Business Improvement Area and T. Delaney, Hyde Park Business Improvement Area Chair. Yeas: (5): S. Lehman, S. Lewis, C. Rahman, S. Franke, and S. Hillier

That D. Szpakowski and T. Delaney, Hyde Park Business Improvement Association BE GRANTED delegation status with respect to the Hyde Park Business Improvement Association boundary expansion request.

That the October 11, 2024 updated Deferred Matters List BE RECEIVED.

The Civic Administration be directed to allocate $23,167.00 from the Community Investment Reserve Fund to cover the cost of severing the residential portion of the Urban Roots property at 21 Norlan.

That A. Badillo, Executive Director, Urban Roots BE GRANTED delegation status; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received a communication dated October 16, 2024, from A. Badillo, Executive Director, Urban Roots London, with respect to these matters.