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Planning and Environment Committee
March 19, 2018
What was decided (28 motions)
28 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Items 2.1 to 2.12 BE APPROVED.
Moved by T. Park, seconded by Mayor M. Brown
Carried
That the 4th Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment from its meeting held on March 7, 2018 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by T. Park, seconded by Mayor M. Brown
Carried
That the 2nd Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee from its meeting held on February 28, 2018 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by T. Park, seconded by Mayor M. Brown
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the by-law appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2018, to repeal the existing heritage designating by-law and to designate the property located at 1040 Waterloo Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 27, 2018; it being noted that this matter has been considered by the London Advisory Committee on Heritage and public notice has been completed with respect to the designation in compliance with the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act. (2018-R01)
Moved by T. Park, seconded by Mayor M. Brown
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner and the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the report dated March 19, 2018, entitled “328 Hamilton Road”, with respect to the potential purchase of property located at 328 Hamilton Road BE RECEIVED for information. (2018-L07)
Moved by T. Park, seconded by Mayor M. Brown
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Planning, the report dated March 19, 2018, entitled "Deferred Matter (Item 4) - Variances granted by the Committee of Adjustment - Information Report", relating to an overview of the nature of Minor Variance Applications granted in 2015, 2016 and 2017 by the Committee of Adjustment BE RECEIVED for information. (2018-D19)
Moved by T. Park, seconded by Mayor M. Brown
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, based on the application by 2219008 Ontario Ltd. (York Developments), relating to a portion of the the property located at 3493 Colonel Talbot Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2018, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 27, 2018, 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 Special Provision (h.h-100. R1- 8(5)) Zone TO a Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-8(5)) Zone, to remove the “h”, and “h-100” holding provisions that were put in place to ensure the orderly development of lands and the adequate provision of municipal services and to ensure there is adequate water service and appropriate access. (2018-D09)
Moved by T. Park, seconded by Mayor M. Brown
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, based on the application by Wastell Builders (London) Inc., relating to the property located at 1245 Michael Street, the proposed by- law appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2018 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 27, 2018 to amend Zoning By-law Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Residential R4 Special Provision (h•h-147•R4-4(2)) Zone TO a Residential R4 Special Provision (R4-4(2)) Zone to remove the h and h-147 holding provisions. (2018- D09)
Moved by T. Park, seconded by Mayor M. Brown
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, based on the application by Homes Unlimited (London) Inc., relating to the property located at 770 Whetter Avenue, the proposed by- law appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2018 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 27, 2018 to amend Zoning By-law Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Residential R9 Special Provision (h•h-5•h-18•h-65•R9-1(2)•H15) Zone TO a Residential R9 Special Provision (R9-1(2)•H15) Zone to remove the h, h-5, h-18 and h-65 holding provisions. (2018-D09) 3
Moved by T. Park, seconded by Mayor M. Brown
Carried
That the Building Division Monthly Report for the month of January, 2018 BE RECEIVED for information. (2018-D04)
Moved by T. Park, seconded by Mayor M. Brown
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services & Chief Building Official, the following actions be taken with respect to mobiINSPECT, a mobile application from Partho Technologies Inc.: a) the price of $104,231 (HST extra) negotiated with Partho Technologies Inc. for the provision of mobiINSPECT, BE ACCEPTED on a Single Source basis in accordance with sections 14.4 (d) and 14.4 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this purchase; c) the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract for this purchase; d) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract, statement of work or other documents, if required, to give effect to the above-noted recommendations; e) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2018 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 27, 2018 to: i) authorize and approve an Agreement (Schedule “A” to the by- law) between The Corporation of the City of London and Partho Technologies Inc. (“Partho”) for the purpose of using mobiINSPECT mobile application which shall provide useful business functions to the building inspectors through an easy to use and intuitive mobile application running on their smartphone; and, ii) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement aut
Moved by T. Park, seconded by Mayor M. Brown
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor S. Turner, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor M. Cassidy, Councillor J. Helmer
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services & Chief Building Official, the staff report dated March 19, 2018 entitled "Annual Report on Building Permit Fees", with respect to building permit fees collected, the costs of administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act and regulations for the year 2017, BE RECEIVED for information purposes. (2018-P21)
Moved by T. Park, seconded by Mayor M. Brown
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, based on the application by Active Wellness Products Inc., relating to the property located at 50 Charterhouse Crescent, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2018 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 27, 2018 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Light Industrial (LI1/LI3/LI7) Zone TO a Light Industrial (LI1/LI2/LI3/LI7) Zone; it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission regarding these matters; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the proposed reuse of the existing building is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement 2014, and maintains the economic contributions of the light industrial employment lands; • the proposed broadening of the industrial uses is appropriate for the subject site and conforms to the permitted uses in the Light Industrial designation and Light Industrial Place Type; • the recommended amendment will ensure the continued operation and viability of the light industrial node for current and future uses; and, • the dairy processing facility has demonstrated there will be no adverse impacts produced that would affec
Moved by M. Cassidy, seconded by J. Helmer
Carried
In favour (6): Councillor S. Turner, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor M. Cassidy, Councillor J. Helmer, Councillor T. Park, Mayor M. Brown
Motion to open the public participation meeting.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by M. Cassidy
Carried
Motion to close the public participation meeting.
Moved by M. Cassidy, seconded by T. Park
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Dave Tennant Urban Concepts relating to the properties located at 1176, 1200 and 1230 Hyde Park Road: a) the revised, attached, proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 27, 2018 to amend the Official Plan by ADDING a policy to section 10.1.3 – Policies for Specific Areas; and, b) the revised, attached, proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at a future Council meeting, to amend The London Plan by changing the Place Type for a portion of the lands FROM Green Space TO Neighbourhoods; by ADDING a policy to Specific Policies for the Neighbourhoods Place Type; by ADDING the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of The London Plan and that three readings of the by-law enacting The London Plan amendments BE WITHHELD until such time as The London Plan is in force and effect; 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 2014 Provincial Policy Statement, which encourages a range and mix of land uses and densities to support intensification and achieve efficient development pa
Moved by Mayor M. Brown, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
In favour (5): Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor M. Cassidy, Councillor J. Helmer, Councillor T. Park, Mayor M. Brown
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, based on the application by The Corporation of the City of London, relating to the Wonderland Road Community Enterprise Corridor land use designation within the Southwest Area Secondary Plan, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2018 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 27, 2018 to amend the Southwest Area Secondary Plan TO DELETE policy 20.5.6.1.v) a), which requires that commercial development within a portion of the Wonderland Road Community Enterprise Corridor designation south of Bradley Avenue not exceed 100,000 square metres in gross floor area; 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: • is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2014); • conforms to the vision and intent of the Southwest Area Secondary Plan; and, • will facilitate contiguous development along Wonderland Road South that meets the intent of the Wonderland Road Community Enterprise Corridor designation. (2018-D09)
Moved by M. Cassidy, seconded by Mayor M. Brown
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor M. Cassidy, Councillor J. Helmer, Mayor M. Brown · Opposed (2): Councillor S. Turner, Councillor T. Park
Motion to grant Mrs. Ward, Ward Land Economists and Mr. R. Zelinka, Zelinka Priamo Ltd., an extension of their respective delegations beyond five minutes. 9
Moved by Mayor M. Brown, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
In favour (6): Councillor S. Turner, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor M. Cassidy, Councillor J. Helmer, Councillor T. Park, Mayor M. Brown
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by The Corporation of the City of London, relating to a Community Improvement Plan for the Hamilton Road Area: Adoption of the Community Improvement Plan a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2018 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 27, 2018 to designate the lands generally defined as the CN railway tracks to the north, Highbury Avenue to the east, the Thames River to the south, Adelaide Street to the west, and also including all properties with frontage on Hamilton Road west of Adelaide Street, as well as 219-221 William Street as the Hamilton Road Area Community Improvement Project Area pursuant to Section 28 of the Planning Act and as provided for under Section 14.2.2 of the Official Plan; b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2018 as Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 27, 2018 to adopt the Hamilton Road Area Community Improvement Plan to outline the strategies and framework used to stimulate community improvement in the Hamilton Road Area Community Improvement Project Area as designated in part a) above; c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consider in any planning, design, and budgeting of future municipal capital investments in the Hamilton Road Area, the actions and initia
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by Mayor M. Brown
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor M. Cassidy, Councillor J. Helmer, Mayor M. Brown · Opposed (2): Councillor S. Turner, Councillor T. Park
f) that forgivable loans similar to those provided in downtown and Old East Village BE APPROVED IN PRINCIPLE for the Hamilton Road Community Improvement Area, it being noted that the balance of the Community Investment Reserve Fund is sufficient to cover the estimated budget of $118,000 for 2018 and 2019;
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by Mayor M. Brown
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor M. Cassidy, Councillor J. Helmer, Mayor M. Brown · Opposed (1): Councillor S. Turner
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application made under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to demolish the existing building and to erect a new building on the property located at 504 English Street, within the Old East Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED as proposed in the drawings appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2018 as Appendix D, subject to the following terms and conditions: a) the Heritage Planner be circulated on the applicant’s Building Permit application drawings to verify compliance with the submitted design prior to issuance of the Building Permit; b) the property owner demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Heritage Planner, that sufficient quantity and quality of brick may be salvaged from the existing building for reuse to clad the proposed building as shown in Appendix D; c) the property owner be requested to salvage any elements of the existing building that may be suitable for reuse; d) the property owner be encouraged to use colours from the Old East Heritage Conservation District palette; and, e) Heritage Alteration Permit be displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed; it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission regarding these matters. (2018- R01)
Moved by Mayor M. Brown, seconded by J. Helmer
Carried
In favour (5): Councillor S. Turner, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor M. Cassidy, Councillor J. Helmer, Mayor M. Brown
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application made under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to demolish the existing building and to erect a new building on the property located at 491 English Street, within the Old East Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED as proposed in the drawings appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2018 as Appendix D, subject to the following terms and conditions: a) the Heritage Planner be circulated on the applicant’s Building Permit application drawings to verify compliance with the submitted design prior to issuance of the Building Permit; b) the property owner be encouraged to use colours from the Old East Heritage Conservation District palette; and, c) the Heritage Alteration Permit be displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed; it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter. (2018-R01)
Moved by J. Helmer, seconded by M. Cassidy
Carried
In favour (5): Councillor S. Turner, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor M. Cassidy, Councillor J. Helmer, Mayor M. Brown
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee from its meeting held on February 15, 2018: a) a Working Group consisting of S. Levin, B. Krichker, S. Sivakumar and C. Therrien BE ESTABLISHED to review the Environmental Impact Statement for the Rapid Transit Project; it being noted that the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee (EEPAC) received the presentation appended to the 3rd Report of the EEPAC from J. Ramsay, Project Director, Rapid Transit and E. Fitzpatrick, WSP, with respect to this matter; b) the Issues for Investigation Working Group comments appended to the 3rd Report of the EEPAC BE APPROVED and BE INCORPORATED into the 2018 Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee's Work Plan; it being noted that the EEPAC received the presentation appended to the 3rd Report of the EEPAC from C. Therrien, with respect to research objectives and methods for pet interference in Environmentally Significant Areas (ESA), particularly the Medway Valley Heritage Forest ESA; c) the following matters BE INCORPORATED into the 2018 Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee Work Plan: · dogs off leash in Environmentally Significant Areas; · the possible impacts of manufactured surfaces on trails; and, · the creation of informal trails; d) the Green Standards for Light Pollution and Bird-Friendly Development brochure appended to the 3rd Report of the EEPAC BE
Moved by J. Helmer, seconded by M. Cassidy
Carried
In favour (5): Councillor S. Turner, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor M. Cassidy, Councillor J. Helmer, Mayor M. Brown
That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Planning, based on the application of West Coronation Developments Limited, relating to the property located at 499 Sophia Crescent the following actions be taken: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2018 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 27, 2018 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/R6/R8 (h*h-34*h-100*R5-4/R6-4/R8-2) Zone TO a Holding Residential R5/R6/R8 (h-100*R5-4/R6-4/R8-2) Zone, to remove the h. and h-34 holding provisions; b) the request to change the zoning of the subject properties located at 499 Sophia Crescent FROM a Holding Residential R5/R6/R8 (h*h-34*h-100*R5-4/R6-4/R8-2) Zone TO Residential R5/R6/R8 (R5-4/R6- 4/R8-2) Zone, to remove the h-100 holding provision BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration for further consideration and to report back at a future Planning and Environment meeting; and, c) through the preparation of the 2019 Development Charges Background Study staff BE DIRECTED to review opportunities to include a project to complete the road connection for Coronation Drive south of Gainsborough Drive. (2018-D09)
Moved by Mayor M. Brown, seconded by M. Cassidy
Carried
In favour (5): Councillor S. Turner, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor M. Cassidy, Councillor J. Helmer, Mayor M. Brown
That M. Palumbo BE GRANTED delegation status.
Moved by Mayor M. Brown, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
In favour (5): Councillor S. Turner, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor M. Cassidy, Councillor J. Helmer, Mayor M. Brown
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take the necessary steps in 2018 to expand the boundary of the Old East Village Business Improvement Area in response to the communication dated December 19, 2016 from Jennifer Pastorius, Manager, Old East Village Business Improvement Area appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2018. (2018-D09)
Moved by J. Helmer, seconded by M. Cassidy
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor S. Turner, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor M. Cassidy, Councillor J. Helmer
That the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner and the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services & Chief Building Official BE DIRECTED to update the Deferred Matters List to remove any items that have been addressed by the Civic Administration.
Moved by M. Cassidy, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor S. Turner, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor M. Cassidy, Councillor J. Helmer
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage from its meeting held on March 14, 2018: a) on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application made under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to erect a new building on the property located at 67 Euclid Avenue, within the Wortley Village – Old South Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED as proposed in the drawings appended to the staff report dated March 14, 2018, subject to the following terms and conditions being met: i) the Heritage Planner be circulated the applicant’s Building Permit application drawings to verify compliance with the submitted design prior to issuance of the Building Permit; and, ii) the Heritage Alteration Permit be displayed at the subject property, in a location visible from the street, until the work is completed; it being noted that the presentation appended to the 4th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage from L. Dent, Heritage Planner and the handout appended to the 4th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage from D. Lansink, were received with respect to this matter; b) on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application made under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to demolish the existing building and to erect a new building on the prope
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by M. Cassidy
Carried
In favour (5): Councillor S. Turner, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor M. Cassidy, Councillor J. Helmer, Mayor M. Brown