Planning and Environment Committee

That Items 2.1 and 2.2 BE APPROVED.

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Economic Services and Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by LJM Developments (Halton Hills) Inc., relating to the property located at 400 Southdale Road East: a) a total expenditure of up to a maximum of $624,000 in municipal brownfield financial incentives BE APPROVED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 28, 2023, and BE ALLOCATED under the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for Brownfield Incentives (‘Brownfield CIP’): i) APPROVAL BE GIVEN to provide a grant through the Development Charges Rebate Program for the eligible remediation costs, as follows: A) if development charges are paid in one lump sum amount, the Development Charges Rebate grant will be issued in one instalment; and, B) if development charges are paid annually over six years, the Development Charges Rebate grant will be issued in six annual instalments, noting that any interest charged by the City of London for deferred development charge payments is not included in the rebate; b) the applicant BE REQUIRED to enter into an agreement with the City of London outlining the relevant terms and conditions for the incentives that have been approved by Municipal Council under the Brownfield CIP; the agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and LJM Developments (Halton Hills) Inc. will be transferable and binding on any subsequent property owner(s); it being noted that no grants will be provided through

That, the Monthly Heritage Report for October, 2023, BE RECEIVED for information. (2023-R01)

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Sifton Properties Ltd., relating to the property located at 6019 Hamlyn Street, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 13, 2023 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 28, 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 Residential R4/R5/R6/R7/R8 Special Provision (h*h-100*R4- 3(2)*R5-7(18)*R6-5(74)*R7(29) *D75*H20*R8-4(62)) Zone with provisions for a maximum density of 75 units per hectare and a maximum height of 20 metres TO a Holding Residential R4/R5/R6/R7/R8 Special Provision (h*h-100*R4-3(2)*R5-7(18)*R6-5(74)*R7(29)*D100*H20*R8-4(_)) Zone with provision of a maximum density of 100 units per hectare and a maximum height of 20 metres; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • A. Haasen, Sifton Properties Limited; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended zoning by-law amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement; • the recommended zone conforms to The London Plan, including but not limited to the Neighbourhoods Place Type, Environmental Review Place Type, Our Strategy, City Building

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 application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking approval for the demolition of the existing building and approval for a proposed new mixed use building comprised of office and residential, as described herein and shown in Appendix C, on the property at 187 Wharncliffe Road North, within the Blackfriars/Petersville Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED with the following terms and conditions: a) horizontal painted wood or fiber cement board be used for the exterior cladding of the proposed building, including the gable ends; b) painted wood doors be used on the north and west elevations of the proposed building; c) front (west) porch to feature panelled columns with cap and base details, and a painted wood railing/guard following EC-2 of SB-7, primed and painted; d) side (north) porch to feature panelled columns with cap and base details, primed and painted; e) front yard parking is prohibited; f) any signage for the proposed office use be limited to the small band above the west entrance and be indirectly illuminated by hanging light fixtures, as indicated on plans submitted; g) the Heritage Planner be circulated on the Building Permit application drawings to verify compliance with this Heritage Alteration Permit prior to issuance of the Building Permit; and, h) the Heritage Alteration Permit be displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed; it bein

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by 1934643 Ontario Inc., c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd., relating to the property located at 607 Queens Avenue, the proposed by- law appended to the staff report dated November 13, 2023 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 28, 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 Residential R3 /Office Conversion (R3-1/OC5) Zone TO a Residential R3 /Office Conversion Special Provision (R3- 1/OC7(_)) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • L. Jamieson, 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 Policy Statement, 2020 (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 recommended amendment conforms to The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions, City Design and Building policies, and the Urban Corridor Place Type policies; and; • the recommended amendment would permit a new land use that is considered appropr

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Lux Homes Design & Build, (c/o SBM Ltd.), relating to the property located at 1990 Commissioners Road East & 2767 Doyle Drive: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 13, 2023 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 28, 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 an Urban Reserve Special Provision (UR4(5)/UR4(7)) Zone, TO a Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-7(_)) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) shift Blocks 1 and 2 to the west and Block 3 to the east to centralize the buildings on the site; ii) fencing and/or landscaping be provided along the perimeter of the site to ensure adequate buffering is maintained between the subject lands and adjacent residential properties; iii) additional tree plantings will be required to compensate for loss of trees; iv) review short-term bicycle parking spaces allocated to the site; v) landscaping to include at minimum 50% native species, with no invasive species planted; and, vii) include a minimum of 5% EV charging spots; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation m

That, notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Highland Communities Ltd., relating to the property located at 978 Gainsborough Road: a) the request to amend the Official Plan, The London Plan, for the City of London by AMENDING a site-specific policy for the Neighbourhoods Place Type to allow a maximum density of 370 units per hectare and a maximum height of 17-storeys, BE APPROVED; b) the request to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R9 Special Provision (h- 5.h-11.h-17. R9-7(17).H50) TO a Holding Residential R9 Special Provision (h-.h-5.h-11.h-110. R9-7( ).H60 Zone to permit the development of two, 17 storey residential apartment buildings interconnected by a 6-storey podium with a total of 481 residential units, BE APPROVED; c) the Civic Administration, including but not limited to the staff of the Municipal Housing Development team, BE DIRECTED to work with the applicant to provide for affordable housing units in the above-noted proposed development; it being noted that any such units could be a part of the Roadmap to 3,000 Affordable Units, as well as assist with Council’s Strategic focus to increase access to a range of quality affordable housing options; d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward the required implementing by-laws to the November 28, 2023 Council meeting for approval; e) that

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by 200 Albert London Incorporated, relating to the property located at 200 Albert Street: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 13, 2023 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 28, 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 Residential R10/Office Conversion/Temporary (R10-3*H24/OC7/T-70) Zone TO a Residential R10 Special Provision (R10-3(_)*H56) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) provide a minimum transparent glazing on the lobby/vestibule of 50% abutting Albert Street; ii) consider changes to the building design above the 7th storey to reduce the building width (north-south); iii) provide a taller ground floor height to benefit the site from a streetscape activation perspective; iv) incorporate alternative landscaping design to ensure adequate tree and vegetative plantings above the parking garage; v) consider revisions to the layby to ensure safe and efficient vehicle movements; and, vi) seek opportunities to provide additional step backs along all lot lines above the 3rd and 6th floor; vii) Landscaping to include at minimum 50% native species, with no invasive s

Motion to close the public participation meeting. Yeas: (5): S. Lehman, S. Lewis, A. Hopkins , S. Franke, and S. Hillier Absent: (1): Mayor J. Morgan

Motion to receive clauses 5.1 and 5.2

That the Committee Clerk BE DIRECTED to update the Deferred Matters List to remove any items that have been addressed by the Civic Administration. (2023-D09)

That the 12th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning, from its meeting held on November 8, 2023 BE RECEIVED for information.

That the Planning and Environment Committee convene, in Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following: A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers and employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation with respect to appeals related to 2005 Kilally Road at the Ontario Land Tribunal (“OLT”), and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation.