Planning and Environment Committee

That Items 2.1 and 2.2 BE APPROVED

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the request for designation of the property located at 244 Base Line Road East: a) Notice BE GIVEN under the provisions of Section 29(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O. 18, of Municipal Council’s intention to designate the property located at 244 Base Line Road East to be of cultural heritage value or interest for the reasons outlined in Appendix D of the associated staff report; and, b) should no objections to Municipal Council’s notice of intention to designate be received, a by-law to designate the property located at 244 Base Line Road East to be of cultural heritage value or interest for the reasons outlined in Appendix D of the associated staff report BE INTRODUCED at a future meeting of Municipal Council within 90 days of the end of the objection period; it being noted that should an objection to Municipal Council’s notice of intention to designate be received, a subsequent staff report will be prepared; and, it being further noted that should an appeal to the passage of the by-law be received, the City Clerk will refer the appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal; it being acknowledged that any and all oral and written submissions from the public, related to this application have been, on balance, taken into consideration by Council as part of its deliberations and final decision regarding these matters. (2024-R01)

That the Building Division monthly reports for the months of January and February, 2024 BE RECEIVED for information. (2023-A23)

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Economic Services and Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to amending the Industrial Lands Community Improvement Plan: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 2, 2024, to AMEND By-law C.P.-1494-217, as amended, being "A By-law to adopt the Community Improvement Plan for Industrial Land uses", by: i) DELETING Schedule “2”, the Industrial Lands Community Improvement Plan and REPLACING it with Schedule "2" as appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2024; ii) DELETING Schedule "3", the revised Industrial Lands Development Charges Grant - Incentive Program Guidelines and REPLACING it with Schedule "3" as appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2024; and, iii) DELETING Schedule “4”, the Industrial Corridor Enhancement Grant - Incentive Program Guidelines, from By-law C.P.-1494-217; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received a communication dated March 14, 2024 from C. Butler, with respect to these matters; it being further noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with these matters; it being also noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • implement Municipal Council direction following the 5-Year Community Improvement Plans and Financial Incentives Review; • an Industrial Lands Community Im

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by 2803767 Ontario Inc., c/o MHBC Planning, relating to the property located at 6097 Colonel Talbot Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 2, 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 Agricultural (AG2) Zone TO an Agricultural Special Provision (AG2(_)) and holding Agricultural Commercial Special Provision (h-17*h-18*AGC1(_)) Zone; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received a communication dated March 18, 2024, from A. Johnson, with respect to these matters; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • J. Gaudet, MHBC Planning; 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 London Plan, including, but not limited to the Key Directions, City Design and Building policies, and the Farmland Place Type & Environmental Review policies; and, • the proposed use is considered appropriate within the adjacent land uses and considers both the l

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Farhi Holdings Corporation, relating to the property located at 192-196 Central Avenue: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 2, 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 R10/Office Residential/Temporary Zone (R10-4*H26/OR5*D303*H26/T-70)) Zone TO a Residential R10 Special Provision (R10-4(_)) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) ensure the landscape plan is implemented; ii) ensure a west interior side yard setback of 1.5 metres for 3rd floor amenity space encroachment; iii) ensure a minimum setback of 1.5 metres from all property lines to the underground parking structure; iv) demonstrate that the recommendations included within Section 9 of the Heritage Impact Assessment are implemented; v) consultation with the Municipal Housing Development division for the provision of affordable units be undertaken as part of the Site Plan process; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications with respect to these matters: • D. Galbraith, up consulting; and, • a commun

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by 900 Jalna GP Ltd, c/o MHBC Planning, relating to the property located at 900 Jalna Boulevard: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 2, 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 Commercial Recreation (CR) Zone TO a Residential R6 Special Provision (R6-5(_)) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) the main building entrance for units fronting Southdale Road East shall be oriented to the street; ii) provide a minimum parking setback of 1.5m from the western property line to allow for appropriate landscape buffering and screening; iii) consider revising the right-in, right-out, access driveway to be a full access driveway instead; iv) consider providing a communal paratransit layby internal to the property; v) consider providing a safe and accessible pedestrian connection between the central townhouse block and the rest of the property; vi) enhanced tree planting; vii) consider inclusion of green roof elements, as per submitted renderings viii) include 50% native species for landscaping ix) larger parking setbacks and/or large

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by 1000566345 Ontario Inc. & Domus Development (London) Inc., relating to the properties located at 300 and 306 Princess Street: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 2, 2024 to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, 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; b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2024 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 2, 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 properties FROM a Residential R3/Office Conversion (R3-2/OC2) Zone and a Residential R3/R11 (R3-2/R11) Zone TO a Holding Residential R6 Special Provision (h-18*R6-5(*)) Zone and a Holding Residential R6 Special Provision (h- 18*R6-5(**)) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter: • C. Kulchycki, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for th

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by 731675 Ontario Limited, (c/o York Developments), relating to the properties located at 3010-3050 Yorkville Street: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 2, 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 R9/Convenience Commercial Special Provision/Restricted Office Special Provision Bonus (R9-7/CC4(5)/RO2(32)*B-57*H40) Zone TO a Residential R9 Special Provision Bonus (R9-7(*)*B-57*H68) Zone and a Holding Residential R9 Special Provision/Convenience Commercial Special Provision/Restricted Office Special Provision Bonus (h-_*R9-7(**)/CC4(5)/RO2(32)*B-57*H45) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) implementation of the Urban Design Guidelines for 3080 Bostwick Road; ii) implementation of the recommendations of the Noise Study; iii) details regarding garbage storage and collection be finalized; and, iv) consider a design for the forecourt at the principle building entrance that complements the design of the forecourt and playground at the Bostwick Community Centre; c) pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, as de

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Drewlo Holdings Inc., relating to the property located at 460 Asher Crescent, known legally as Block 231, 33M-826: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 2, 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 Holding Residential R4/R5/R6 (h*h-54*h-71*h-100*R4-6/R5-4/R6-5) Zone TO a Residential R6 Special Provision (R6-5 (_)) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) locate and design the apartment and townhouse buildings to provide street-oriented development along Commissioners Road East, Jackson Road, Reardon Boulevard, and Asher Crescent; ii) locate apartment building ‘B’ closer to Jackson Road to provide more landscaped open space between the apartment buildings ‘A’ and ‘B’; iii) realign townhouse Blocks D, E, F, G, H & I to run north-south with townhouse buildings oriented to Jackson Road and an internal grid network of private drives; iv) provide pedestrian connectivity between the townhouse and apartment portions of the proposed development and to the public streets, including Commissioners Road East; v) provide adequate landsca

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the Official Plan Review with Land Needs Assessment: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to reinitiate the Official Plan Review which is consistent with Section 26 of the Planning Act, noting the review will be phased to prioritize a Land Needs Assessment in support of the City’s housing supply initiatives; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to incorporate the industrial conversions into the City’s land supply of the Land Needs Assessment, with the exception of 2496 Dundas Street; c) the property located at 2496 Dundas Street BE RE-EVALUATED for consideration of possible industrial conversion and for possible amendment to The London Plan, noting that additional background materials are being submitted for evaluation; d) the staff report dated March 19, 2024, entitled “Official Plan Review of The London Plan and Land Needs Assessment update” BE RECEIVED for information. e) that, notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to incorporate the industrial conversion for 2251, 2253 and 2257 Trafalgar Street into the City’s land supply of the Land Needs Assessment; f) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review development opportunities on lands to be converted within the Hyde Park Commercial Industrial Area and consider specific area policies to ensure future development includes a mix of

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by The Ironstone Building Company Inc., relating to the property located at 613 Superior Drive: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 2, 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 Neighbourhood Facility/Residential R1 Special Provision (NF/R1-3(7)) Zone and a Neighbourhood Facility/Residential R1 (NF/R1-2) Zone TO a Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-5(_)) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) provision of direct pedestrian connections from individual units to the city sidewalk along Superior Drive, including the corner units with wrap around porches; and, ii) work with the applicant for park enhancements or onsite amenity that may serve the neighbourhood, including play structures etc.; c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue to work with the developer on the following: i) to ensure the road conditions in the adjacent plan of subdivision are improved and communicate with the developer on paving the unassumed streets (Kleinburg Drive and Appletree Gate) in the near term to ensure an accessible vehicular access t

Motion to add part b) ii) which reads as follows: “b) ii) work with the applicant for park enhancements or onsite amenity that may serve the neighbourhood, including play structures etc.;”

Motion to add clause c) i) which reads as follows: “c) i) to ensure the road conditions in the adjacent plan of subdivision are improved and communicate with developer on paving the unassumed streets (Kleinburg Drive and Appletree Gate) in the near term to ensure an accessible vehicular access to Sunningdale Road West;”

Motion to add part c) ii), which reads as follows: “c) ii) Phase 4 of the subdivision to establish the east/west access on Superior with the connection to Adelaide Street;”

Motion to approve the recommendation, as amended.

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

That the Deferred Matters List dated March 11, 2024, BE RECEIVED for information.

That the 3rd Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning, from its meeting held on March 13, 2024 BE RECIEVED for information; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee heard a verbal delegation from S. Bergman, Chair, Community Advisory Committee, with respect to these matters.

Pursuant to Section 27.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, the 3rd Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning BE MOVED to the first order of business after Consent.