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Planning and Environment Committee

December 2, 2025

Who was there

Present (6): Peter Cuddy, Steven Hillier, Steve Lehman, Shawn Lewis, Josh Morgan, Susan Stevenson

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 (18 motions)

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

That Items 2.1 and 2.2, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with respect to the application by the Owner, K. Darnell, under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking retroactive approval for the alterations of the front door and doorway of the heritage designated property at 56 Albion Street, within the Blackfriars/Petersville Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED with the following terms and conditions: a) the transom be restored and reinstated atop the front door of the Contributing Resource at 56 Albion Street within six (6) months of Municipal Council’s decision on this Heritage Alteration Permit; and, b) the Heritage Alteration Permit be displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of the London District Catholic School Board relating to the properties located at 1702 and 1750 Stackhouse Avenue: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated December 2, 2025, as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on December 16, 2025, to deem Block 231, Registered Plan No. 33M-475, formerly in the Township of London, and now in the City of London, County of Middlesex, not to be a registered plan of subdivision for the purposes of subsection 50(3) of the Planning Act; and, b) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide notice of the by-law passing and undertake registration of the Deeming By-law, in accordance with the provisions in subsections 50(28) and 50(29) of the Planning Act.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED to include a new part that reads as follows: That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back on the possible removal of the Tree Protection area. Yeas: (5): S. Lehman, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, and S. Hillier Absent: (1): Mayor J. Morgan
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by S. Stevenson
Carried
In favour (5): Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor S. Hillier
That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That the delegation request from D. Hannam, Zelinka Priamo Ltd. and T. Pearson, Malleum Partner, as appended to the Agenda, BE APPROVED to be heard at this time.
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
In favour (5): Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor S. Hillier
That the 8th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning, from its meeting held on November 20, 2025, 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 S. Stevenson, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
In favour (5): Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor S. Hillier
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with respect to the application by the Owners, K. Ojukwu & P. Doelman, under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking approval for the demolition of the existing building and approval for a new building using salvaged materials, as described herein and shown in Appendix C, on the heritage designated property at 63 Byron Avenue East, within the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED with the following terms and conditions: a) prior to demolition of the Existing House, features identified in Appendix E, be salvaged and inventoried, protected in storage, and reused on the Reconstructed House by the owner: i) wood elements unfit for salvage and reuse shall be replicated like-for- like; ii) reconstruction and repointing of the buff brick cladding shall be undertaken using an appropriate historic restoration mortar mix matching the existing in colour and composition as closely as possible. Mortar shall be lime-based, with minimal Portland cement, equal or lower in strength to the existing mortar. Type K or Type O mortar, or approved equivalent, may be appropriate; iii) reconstruction and repointing of the buff brick cladding shall not be undertaken at temperatures below 5°C or above 27°C and must be completed during a period of time when the temperature is not anticipated to fall below 5°C for at least 28 days; b) detailed drawings for the proposed covered one-storey front p
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Stevenson
Carried
Motion to open the public participation meeting.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Stevenson
Carried
Motion to close the public participation meeting.
Moved by S. Stevenson, 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 2385868 Ontario Inc. c/o Siv-ik Planning & Design Inc. related to the property located at 99 Oakside Street: a) the proposed by-law as append the staff report dated December 2, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 16, 2025, 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 Neighbourhoods Place Type and by ADDING the lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of the Official Plan; 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 December 16, 2025, 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 R1 (R1-6) Zone, TO a Residential R1/Holding Residential R8 Special Provision (R1-6/h-9*R8-2(_)) Zone; and, c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) screen any surface parking exposed to a public street with enhanced all season landscaping; and, ii) provide different materiality for the accessible parking space located in the front yard; it being noted that the Planning and Envir
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Stevenson
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of London Bridge Child Care Services Inc. (c/o Harrison Pensa LLP) relating to the property located at 318 Piccadilly Street, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated December 2, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 16, 2025, 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 Day Care (DC) Zone TO a Residential R2 Special Provision (R2-2(_)) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • J. Williams, London Bridge Child Care Services; 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 Neighbourhoods Place Type policies; and, • the recommended amendment would facilitate the use conversion of the existing daycare to a single detached.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Stevenson
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor P. Cuddy, 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 Kap Holdings Inc. (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.) relating to the property located at 1164-1170 Richmond Street: a) the request to amend The London Plan by ADDING a new policy the Specific Policies for the Rapid Transit Corridor Place Type and by ADDING the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policies Areas – of The London Plan, BE REFUSED for the following reasons: i) the requested amendment is not consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024, which prioritizes Strategic Growth Areas to be the focus of growth and development; ii) the requested amendment does not satisfy the criteria for adoption of the Specific Area Policies; iii) through the recent Heights Review, Council redesignated this segment of Richmond Street from a Rapid Transit Corridor Place Type to an Urban Corridor Place Type, further emphasizing Council’s intent for this area to develop at lower intensities than those contemplated along Rapid Transit Corridors; and, iv) the proposed development does not conform to, the Official Plan, The London Plan, including, but not limited to, the Key Directions, City Design, and Intensity and Form policies of the Urban Corridor Place Type, Protected Major Transit Station Areas (PMTSA) policies, and Near Campus Neighbourhoods policies. b) the request to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Res
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Odell Jalna Residences of London (c/o City Planning Solutions) relating to the property located at 870 Jalna Boulevard: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated December 2, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 16, 2025 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 properties FROM a Residential R5 (R5-4) Zone TO a Residential R5/R9 Special Provision (R5-4/R9-7(_)) Zone and Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-4(_)) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) screen any surface parking or loading areas exposed to a public street with enhanced all-season landscaping; ii) provide a high degree of transparent glazing for the façade of the proposed buildings facing Southdale Road East; and, iii) Consider incorporating green development initiatives into the building design and site layout; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to this matter: • a communication dated November 28, 2025, from J. Flemming, City Solutions; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public partici
Moved by S. Lewis, 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 Damas Development Inc. & CHAM Ltd. (c/o Zelinka Primo Ltd.) relating to the property located at 129 Meadowlily Road South: a) the request 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 and by ADDING the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of the Official Plan, BE REFUSED for the following reasons: i) the requested amendment does not satisfy the criteria for adoption of the Specific Area Policies; ii) there is no municipal sanitary sewer to service the site; iii) the requested amendment is premature as it is contingent on the Development Charges Update expected to be finalized in 2028 and Meadowlily Environmental Assessment which has not been finalized; and, iv) the requested amendment does not facilitate an appropriate form of residential intensification that is sensitive to existing (and future) neighbourhoods and does not represent a good fit, as required by the intensity and residential intensification policies for the Neighbourhoods Place Type; b) the request to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Urban Reserve (h-1*UR1) Zone TO a Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-7(_)) Zone, BE REFUSED for the following reasons: i) the requested amendment is not consistent with
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That Schedule 1 to Appendix “A” of the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated December 2, 2025, to adopt the Urban Growth Boundary for The London Plan as part of the Section 26 Official Plan Review, BE AMENDED as follows: i. Schedule 1 to Appendix "A" – Northwest Urban Growth Boundary Expansion” Part B, BE AMENDED to read as follows: “This Amendment applies to lands located at 831 Sunningdale Road West, 975 – 1017 Sunningdale Road West, 1035 – 1125 Sunningdale Road West, 1185 – 1431 Sunningdale Road West, and 2329 Wonderland Road North, 2701 and 2739 Hyde Park Road, 1739 Sunningdale Road West, 1965 – 2215 Sunningdale Road West, 1720 – 1806 Sunningdale Road West, 1950 – 2140 Sunningdale Road West, land legally described as LONDON CON 6 S PT LOT 25 AND RP 33R12091 PART 1, 2260 – 2350 Hyde Park Road, 1525 - 1557 Fanshawe Park Road West, 1671 – 1753 Fanshawe Park Road West, 1773 – 1845 Fanshawe Park Road West, 1857 – 1949 Fanshawe Park Road West, 1802 – 1834 Fanshawe Park Road West, 1992 – 2034 Fanshawe Park Road West, land legally described as LONDON CON 4 PT LOT 26 RP 33R11344 PART 1, 1205 – 1393 Gainsborough Road, 1403 – 1445 Gainsborough Road, 1214 – 1316 Gainsborough Road, 1380 – 1440 Gainsborough Road, land legally described as CON 3 S PT LOT 27 AND RP 33R11058 PART 2, land legally described as CON 3 PT LOT 26 CON 2 PT LOT 26 AND PT ROAD ALLOWANCE, and 1425-1439 Oxford Street West in the City of London.”; ii. Schedule 1 to Appendix "A” BE AMENDED to include t
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor S. Hillier · Opposed (2): Councillor S. Lehman, Mayor J. Morgan
That Committee rise and go into Committee, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following: Matters pertaining to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board;
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
In favour (5): Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor S. Hillier
That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried

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