Planning and Environment Committee

That Items 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 BE APPROVED.

That the Building Division Monthly report for February, 2023 BE RECEIVED for information. (2022-A23)

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by 700531 Ontario Limited, relating to the property located at 1300 Fanshawe Park Road East, the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the request for a three (3) year extension of the draft plan of subdivision approval for the draft plan submitted by 700531 Ontario Limited, prepared by AGM Ltd., certified by Bruce S. Baker, Ontario Land Surveyor (Plan No. 9-L-4901, dated August 30, 2016), as redlined amended, which shows one (1) commercial block, two (2) high density residential blocks, one (1) medium density residential block, two (2) road widening blocks, and two (2) 0.3 m reserves, all served by one (1) new secondary collector road/neighbourhood connector (Blackwell Boulevard) SUBJECT TO the revised conditions appended to the staff report dated April 11, 2023 as Appendix "A”.

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the administration title changes: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated April 11, 2023 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 25, 2023, to amend By-law No. CP-1502-129, as amended, being “A by-law to delegate certain authority of Municipal Council to consent to or grant permits for alterations to heritage designated properties” by deleting all references to the title “Manager, Community Planning, Urban Design and Heritage” and replacing them with the title “Manager, Community Planning”; b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated April 11, 2023 as Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 25, 2023, to amend By-law No. C.P-1470-218, as amended, being “A by-law to delegate the authority to require an applicant to provide information and material in support of various Planning Act applications”, to: i) delete all references to the title “Manager, Long Range Planning, Research and Ecology” and replace them with the title “Manager, Long Range Planning”; and, ii) delete all references to the title “Manager, Community Planning, Urban Design and Heritage” and replace them with the title “Manager, Community Planning”; and, c) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated April 11, 2023 as Appendix “C” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meetin

That, notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development and on the direction of Planning and Environment Committee, based on the application by East Village Holdings Limited, relating to the property located at 376, 378, 380, 382, 386 & 390 Hewitt Street and 748 King Street, the request to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 to change the zoning of the subject property, the following actions be taken: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated April 11, 2023 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 25, 2023 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R8 (R8-4) Zone and a Business District Commercial Special Provision (BDC(2)) Zone TO a Residential R8/Temporary (R8-4/T-_) Zone and Business District Commercial Special Provision/Temporary (BDC(2)/T-_) Zone; and, b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to work with the applicant to select native plants, shrubs and trees for the landscaping, with a focus on four season screening plants; it being noted that planting decisions will reside with the City’s Landscape Architect to work with the Applicant at the time of the Site Plan review.

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by The Corporation of the City of London, relating to the h-5 and h-217 Holding Zones, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated April 11, 2023 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 11, 2023 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), to change the h-5 and h-217 Holding Zone to exempt Public Site Plan Meetings for residential developments with 10 or fewer units in accordance with the provisions of Bill 23; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter: • M. Wallace, London Development Institute; 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; • the recommended amendment is consistent with the Planning Act, as amended through Bill 23 which exempts residential developments of 10 or fewer units; and, • the recommended amendments support Council’s goals in the 2019- 2023 Strategic Plan, to improve the delivery of service through streamlined Council’s decision-making process.

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with respect to the application of The Corporation of the City of London relating to the property located at 2016 Huron Street, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated April 11, 2023 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting April 25, 2023 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 Light Industrial (LI1) Zone, a Light Industrial (LI2) Zone, a General Industrial (G1) Zone, and a Holding General Industrial (h*GI1) Zone, TO a Light Industrial (LI2) Zone, and Open Space (OS4 and OS5) Zones; it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter; 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; • the recommended amendment conforms to the policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions and Light Industrial Place Type; and, • the recommended amendment would consolidate the zoning, simplifying the future development of the site.

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report, dated April 11, 2023, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 25, 2023, to amend The London Plan, by correcting errors and omissions, update references to older terminologies, and incorporating Council’s approved amendments to the 1989 Official Plan into The London Plan; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter: • M. Wallace, London Development Institute; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application based on the amendment improving clarity and consistency on the overall policies and maps in The London Plan.

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to required Street Widths: a) the by-law appended to the staff report dated April 11, 2023 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 25, 2023, TO AMEND The London Plan, the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 to clarify the planned street widths for the Main Street Classification, and modify the process for permitting alternative street widths; and, b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated April 11, 2023 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 25, 2023, TO AMEND Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, to remove Road Allowance Requirements from Section 4.21, and delete Sections 4.21.1 and 4.21.2; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter: • M. Wallace, London Development Institute; it being noted that the Municipal Council approves this application based on the amendments preventing unnecessary Zoning-By-law Amendments solely for a deviation from the required street width.

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Zelinka Priamo Ltd., on behalf of Royal Host GP Inc. and Holloway Lodging, relating to the property located at 300-320 King Street: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated April 11, 2023 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 25, 2023 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 holding Downtown Area (h-3*DA2*D350)) Zone TO a holding Downtown Area Special Provision (h-( )*DA2(_)) Zone; it being noted that the following site plan, urban design and heritage matters that were raised during the application review process for consideration by the Site Plan Approval Authority: i) to ensure sufficient amenity space has been provided, the amount of outdoor amenity space as presented on the architectural drawings should remain; ii) to ensure the development represents uniqueness and individual creativity to develop a landmark and contribution, the proposed development should generally reflect the middle portion of the tower as submitted on the architectural drawings with materials and an architectural expression; iii) to ensure the built form enhances the pedestrian environment, the ground floor and podium facades should provide depth and variation; iv) provide a variety of bird-fri

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the London Plan Comprehensive Review: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to initiate the Comprehensive Review, based on the Terms of Reference appended to the staff report dated April 11, 2023 as Appendix ‘A’; and, b) the Terms of Reference appended to the staff report dated April 11, 2023 as Appendix “A” BE CIRCULATED to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Prescribed Agencies, and to development and community stakeholders; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter: • M. Wallace, London Development Institute; • J. Zaifman, London Homebuilders Association; • R. Zelinka, London and Area Planning Consultants; • C. Colvin, Ontario Federation of Agriculture (Lambton-Middlesex); it being noted that the presentation, as appended to the Added Agenda, with respect to this matter, was received.

That the Planning and Environment Committee convene, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following: 6.1 Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Litigation/Potential Litigation A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers or employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation with respect to appeals arising out of the Masonville Secondary Plan (“SP”) at the Ontario Land Tribunal (“OLT”), and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. 6.2 Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Litigation/Potential Litigation A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers or employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation with respect to appeals arising out of The London Plan at the Ontario Land Tribunal (“OLT”), and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation.