Planning and Environment Committee

That the 1st Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that a verbal delegation from S. Levin, with respect to these matters, was received.

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by 15370070 Canada Inc., c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd., relating to the property located at 1544 Dundas Street, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 23, 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 Associated Shopping Area Commercial (ASA4) Zone TO an Associated Shopping Area Commercial Special Provision (ASA1(_)) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • M. Litwinchuk, 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 appropriate

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

That, the application by Brock Development Group Inc., (c/o Michelle Doornbosch), relating to the properties located at 2598-2624 Woodhull Road BE REFUSED for the following reasons: • the property is too close to a significant woodland; and, • the proposed application does not meet the City of London Environmental Management Guidelines; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications with respect to these matters: • a communication dated January 2, 2024, from D. Koscinski, Executive Director, Thames Talbot Land Trust; • a communication dated January 5, 2024, from K. Gowanlock; • a communication from Dr. R. Inculet; and, • a communication from N. Inculet; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter: • M. Rail; • D. Koscinski, Thames Talbot Land Trust; • R. Inculet; • R. Rau; • K. Gowanlock; • N. Inculet; and, • M. Doornbosch, Brock Development Group Inc.; 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. (2023-D09)

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by 2804904 Ontario Inc., (c/o Siv-ik Planning & Design Inc.), relating to the property located at 1982 Commissioners Road East and part of 1964 Commissioners Road East: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 23, 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 Urban Reserve (UR4) and Urban Reserve Special Provision (UR4(7)) Zone TO a holding Residential R5 Special Provision (h*h-18*R5-7(_)) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) design the side elevation of the corner units that are facing the driveway and the common amenity space with enhanced detail; ii) provide pedestrian connectivity through the proposed development to the public streets; iii) connect walkways directly from individual units of the 2 storey townhouses to Constance Avenue and Commissioners Road East, respectively; iv) provide enhanced tree planting; and, v) review short-term bicycle parking spaces allocated to the site for the townhouses; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to these matte

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by (Eparchy of Mississauga), relating to the property located at 150 King Edward Avenue, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 23, 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 Shopping Area Special Provision (NAS3(3)) Zone and Residential R6 Special Provision (R6-5(80)) Zone TO a Neighbourhood Shopping Area Special Provision (NAS3(_)) Zone and Residential R6 Special Provision (R6-5(_)) Zone; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to these matters: • a communication dated January 7, 2024, from V. Philip; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • S. Rasanu, Strik Baldinelli Moniz Ltd.; • D. James; • S. Thomas; • J. Devassia; • D. Mathew; and, • L. Jimmi; 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 Shopping Area Place Type and Key D

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Towns of Magnolia London Inc., relating to the properties located at 3810-3814 Colonel Talbot Road: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at a future Council meeting, to amend the Southwest Area Plan (SWAP), for the City of London by ADDING a site-specific policy to the Lambeth Neighbourhood to allow a height of 6-storeys for one apartment building; b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2024 as Appendix "B” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 23, 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 property FROM an Urban Reserve (UR3) Zone TO a Holding Residential Special Provision R6 (h-17.h-67.h-89.R6-5(_)) Zone; c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) provide a minimum ground floor height of 4.5m to give prominence to the base of the building and provide additional opportunities for increased glazing to activate the street and provide passive surveillance; ii) provide street-orientation with the principal building entrance for the apartment building facing toward Colonel Talbot Road; iii) ensure the width of the

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Goal Ventures Inc. and Goal Ventures Southwest Inc., c/o KWA Site Development Consulting Inc., relating to the property located at 3055 Dingman Drive/Roxburgh Road and 4313 Wellington Road South: a) the revised, attached, proposed by-law as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 23, 2024, to amend the Official Plan by ADDING a new policy to the Specific Policies for the Shopping Area Place Type AND AMENDING Map 7 – Special Policy Areas – of The London Plan by adding the subject site to the list of Specific Policy Areas; b) the revised, attached, proposed by-law as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 9, 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 property FROM an Associated Shopping Area Commercial Special Provision (ASA3/ASA5/ASA6(3)/ASA7(1) /ASA8(11)) Zone TO an Associated Shopping Area Commercial Special Provision/ holding Light Industrial Special Provision (ASA3/ASA5/ASA6(3)/ ASA7(1)/ASA8(11)/h-55*h-212*LI1(_)) Zone; c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issue(s) through the site plan process: i) offer safe pedestrian connections within the public realm; and, ii) provide a high-qual

Motion to close the public participation meeting. Yeas: (4): S. Lewis, C. Rahman, S. Franke, and S. Hillier Absent: (1): S. Lehman

Motion to add the following to part c): iii) investigate EV charger spaces for required parking spaces (roughed in or complete Level 1 or 2); iv) Ensure 50% native plants, and no non-native species planted; v) Provide enhanced tree planting; vi) Investigate solar installation on industrial buildings; and, vii) Include bird friendly glazing on any glazing below 5 storeys;

That pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, as determined by the Municipal Council, no further notice BE GIVEN in respect of the proposed by-law.

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by SOFCO Properties, relating to the property located at 3637 Colonel Talbot Road: a) the proposed revised, attached, by-law as Appendix "A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 23, 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 R1 (h-17*R1-16) Zone and Open Space (OS4) Zone TO a Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-14(_)) Zone, a Holding Residential R5 Special Provision (h-149*h-121*R5-2(_)) and Open Space (OS4) Zone; b) the requested Special Provisions to facilitate the construction of a new detached garage in the front yard in the R1-14 Zone BE APPROVED, including: i) permitting accessory buildings in the form of detached garages in the front yard; ii) permitting a front yard depth for garages of 4.5 metres whereas 8.0 metres is required; and, iii) garage doors shall not face Colonel Talbot Road; c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) planting as many replacement trees as possible on the subject lands; and, ii) implementing the recommendations of the Environmental Impact Study; and, d) pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, as determined by the Municipal Council, no further notice BE GIVEN

Motion to approve part b) b) The requested Special Provisions to facilitate the construction of a new detached garage in the front yard in the R1-14 zone, including i) permitting accessory buildings in the form of detached garages in the front yard, ii) permitting a front yard depth for garages of 4.5 metres whereas 8.0 metres is required, and iii) garage doors shall not face Colonel Talbot Road, BE APPROVED;

That the Deferred Matters List dated December 18, 2023 BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Committee Clerk BE DIRECTED to update the Deferred Matters List to remove any items that have been addressed by the Civic Administration.

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Site Plan Control By-law and/or Zoning By-law: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to update by Q3 2024 the Site Plan Control Bylaw and/or Zoning Bylaw to include the following requirements; i) 5% of the required parking spaces for buildings over 40 units be roughed in for EV charging; ii) minimum 50% native species for landscaping, with no invasive species planted should be considered during plant selection criteria, and for staff to create a preferred list; and, iii) short-term bicycle parking requirement at a rate of 0.1 space / unit for townhouse developments. Where feasible, bicycle parking should be centrally located to serve all units; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to include CSA A460 (bird friendly) standard in all city facilities building design standards; c) the CSA A460 standard BE USED as a reference by staff in building design and construction; d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review the legislative framework and municipal best practices to adopt a bylaw through section 97.1 of the Municipal Act to implement sustainable building construction features, including but not limited to, energy efficiency, water conservation and green roofs, and report back to Council with options and recommendations, including identifying any required Official Plan, Zoning Bylaw and Site Plan Control Bylaw amendments; and, e) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to Council within Q3 2024 with

That notwithstanding Section 36.1 of the Council Procedure By-law, M. Wallace, LDI BE GRANTED delegation status to discuss the Green Development Standards.

That M.A. Hodge and L. Blumer BE GRANTED delegation status relating to the Green Development Standards.