The London Record

Planning and Environment Committee

January 6, 2026

Who was there

Present (5): Peter Cuddy, Steven Hillier, Steve Lehman, Shawn Lewis, Susan Stevenson

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (20 motions)

20 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated January 6, 2026, related to the application of HL General Partner Inc. relating to the property located at 320 King Street: a) a total expenditure of up to a maximum of $3,000,000.00 in municipal brownfield financial incentives BE APPROVED AND ALLOCATED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 20, 2026, under the following programs in the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for Brownfield Incentives (‘Brownfield CIP’) to: i) provide a grant through the Development Charges Rebate Program for up to 50% of the development charges that are paid by the applicant on the non-residential (commercial) portion of the project; ii) provide tax increment equivalent grants on the municipal component of property taxes for up to a maximum of three years post development. b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to process the incentive application to provide for tax increment equivalent grants for up to a maximum of three years under the Brownfield CIP and the full 10-year term of the Rehabilitation and Redevelopment Tax Grant Program under the Downtown CIP; c) 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 the Municipal Council under the Brownfield CIP; the agreement between the City of London and HL General P
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Ivy Homes Ltd. (c/o Zelinka Priamo) relating to the property located at 574 First Street, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 6, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 20, 2026, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.- 1 in conformity with The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R1 (R1-6) Zone TO a Residential R3 Special Provision (R3- 1(_)) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • K. Crowley, 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 Planning Statement, 2024 (PPS); • the recommended amendment conforms to The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions, City Design Policies, and the Neighbourhoods Place Type policies; and, • the recommended amendment would permit residential intensification that is appropriate for the existing and planned context of the site and surrounding neighbourhood; it being acknowledged that any and all oral and written submissions from the public, related to this application have b
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
Motion to open the public participation meeting.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
Motion to close the public participation meeting.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That the staff report dated January 6, 2026, related to the property at 415 York Street, BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee (no later than Q2 2026) for further dialogue with the applicant regarding the proposed building height and potential “Paths to Approval”, including how to proceed with respect to London District Energy matters; it being noted that the referral was supported by the applicant on a communication on the public agenda; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • M. Davis, Siv-ik Planning and Design Inc. it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications with respect to this matter: • a communication dated January 2, 2026, from M. Davis, Siv-ik Planning and Design Inc.; • a communication dated December 18, 2025, from D. Borwn and W. Thomas, Midtown Community Organization; and, 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.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
In favour (5): Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor S. Hillier
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of WO M.D. Inc. (c/o Elite M.D. Developments Inc. and The Biglieri Group Ltd.) relating to the property located at 388 Exeter Road and 1512-1514 Jalna Boulevard: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 6, 2026, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 20, 2026, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.- 1, in conformity with The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Residential R6 Special Provision (h-8*h-101*R6-3(6)) Zone TO a Holding Residential R6 Special Provision (h-8*R6-5(_)) Zone and an Open Space (OS5) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) to ensure safe and direct pedestrian connections between the individual unit entrances, amenity spaces, parking areas, and the public sidewalk on Jalna Boulevard are provided; IT BEING NOTED TO THE APPLICANT, that as part of a future housekeeping amendment to The London Plan, Map 1 – Place Types and Map 5 – Natural Heritage will be amended to reflect the Natural Heritage features on the subject lands; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • R. Larocque, Bi
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 2704952 Ontario Inc. (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.) relating to the property located at 465 Callaway Road: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 6, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 20, 2026, to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), by AMENDING policy 1073A_ in the Specific Policies for the Neighbourhoods Place Type; b) the revised attached by-law as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 20, 2026, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, in conformity with The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a compound Residential R5 Special Provision (R5- 3(19))/Residential R6 Special Provision (R6-5(53)) Zone/Office (OF1) Zone TO a Compound Residential R5 Special Provision/Holding Residential R6 Special Provision/Office (R5-3(19)/h-8*R6-5(_)/OF1) Zone; and, c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) the apartment building shall include active uses such as indoor lobbies and amenity areas on those portions of the ground floor that face towards the Callaway Road and Sunningdale Road West intersection; and, ii) all-season landscaping including trees al
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
that the motion BE AMENDED to remove clause 2(a)(6) of the special provisions from the ZBA and move the provision to the site plan authority for consideration.
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
In favour (5): Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor S. Hillier
That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of CMK Investments Inc. (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.) relating to the property located at 591 First Street, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 6, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 20, 2026, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, in conformity with The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R1 (R1-6) Zone TO a Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-6(_)) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • K. Crowley, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.; it being noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024, • the recommended amendment conforms to the policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to, the Neighbourhoods Place Type, City Building Policies, and Our Tools; • the recommended amendment would permit a development at an intensity that is appropriate for the site and the surrounding neighbourhood; and, • the recommended amendment facilitates the development of a site within the Built-Area Boundary with an appropriate form of infill development; it bei
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 2698242 Ontario Limited (c/o Creative Structures) relating to the property located at 656 Huron Street, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated Jauary 6, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 20, 2026, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 in conformity with The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Restricted Office (RO1) Zone, TO a Residential R6 Special Provision (R6- 5(_)) Zone; it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with these matters; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024; • the recommended amendment conforms to the policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to, the Neighbourhoods Place Type, City Building Policies, and Our Tools; • the recommended amendment would permit a development at an intensity that is appropriate for the site and the surrounding neighbourhood; and, • the recommended amendment facilitates the development of a site within the Built-Area Boundary with an appropriate form of infill development.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 2857571 Ontario Inc. relating to the property located at 1851 Hamilton Road: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 6, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 20, 2026, to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), to change the place type of the subject lands FROM a Light Industrial Place Type TO a Commercial Industrial Place Type; b) the proposed by-law as appended to the above-noted staff report to as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on January 20, 2026, to amend the Official Plan, The London Plan, by REMOVING the subject lands from the Airport Road South Innovation Park Specific Policy Area and Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas, and from Figure 17 – Employment Lands of the Official Plan; c) the proposed by-law as appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 20, 2026, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.- 1 in conformity with The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM an Urban Reserve (UR6) Zone TO a holding Restricted Service Commercial Special Provision (h- 9*RSC2/RSC4(_)) Zone; and, d) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 1904747 Ontario Inc. relating to the property located at 10 Marley Place: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 6, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 20, 2026, to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), 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 London Plan; b) the proposed by-law as appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on January 20, 2026, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, in conformity with The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R3 (R3-1) Zone TO a Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-7(_)) Zone; c) that the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED hold a public participation meeting with respect to the site plan process; d) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) adherence to the recommendations of the Heritage Impact Assessment, TMHC Inc., 2025, to ensure compatibility with on-site and adjacent cultural heritage resources; ii) collaborate with heritage staff and the applicant through t
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED to include a new part d) iv) that reads as follows: iv) ensure parking and garbage pick-up is designed to reduce impact on adjacent properties
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
In favour (5): Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor S. Hillier
That the motion BE FURTHER AMENDED to add a new part to read as follows: c) that the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED hold a public participation meeting with respect to the site plan process;
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
In favour (5): Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor S. Hillier
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of the City of London relating to the Holding Provision Symbol Review – TSA Property Update, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 6, 2026, as Appendix A BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 20, 2026, to AMEND Section 3.8(2) (Holding Zone Provisions) of the Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 to remove the “h-213” holding provision and to adjust the zoning of the subject properties to reflect Section 3.8(2) of the Zoning By-law No. Z.-1; it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with these matters.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
In favour (5): Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor S. Hillier
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Monteith Brown Planning Consultants (c/o City of London) relating to the properties located at 1040 Hamilton Road, and 1050 &1070 Hamilton Road: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 6, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 20, 2026, to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), to: i) REVISE Map 1- Place Types of The London Plan to change the place type on a portion of the subject lands FROM a Neighbourhoods Place Type TO a Green Space Place Type; ii) ADD a new Specific Policy to the Neighbourhoods Place Type located at 1040 Hamilton Road, in relation to a Draft Plan of Subdivision (39T- 25508), to permit stacked townhouses up to a maximum height of 3- storeys on a Neighbourhood Street on a portion of the property identified as Block 2; apartment buildings and stacked townhouses up to a maximum height of 3-storeys, or 3.5 storeys within 25 metres of the southern lot line, on a Neighbourhood Street on the portion of the property identified as Block 3; apartment buildings with a maximum height of 5- storeys on a Neighbourhood Street on a portion of the property identified as Block 4; and apartment buildings with a maximum height of 8-storeys on a portion of the property on a Civic Boulevard identified as Block 5, and ADD the subjec
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the following actions be taken with respect to this report on School Block Acquisition Update: a) the report BE RECEIVED for information; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to proceed and implement Option 3, as outlined in this report, that represents the preferred approach developed in collaboration with School Board and development industry representatives, which includes the following: i) changes to draft plan conditions by providing school boards with a 6.5- year timeframe from the date of registration to purchase designated school blocks within a draft plan of subdivision, noting that this period includes the City’s 90-day review window if the full 6.5 years elapses; if a school board releases the block earlier, the City’s 90-day review window would begin immediately following that release; ii) policy changes to be included as part of Neighbourhood Plans review, requiring school boards, as part of their initial request to reserve a school block, to demonstrate the need for the block through their accommodation plan; and, iii) policy changes to be included as part of Neighbourhood Plans review, holding annual meetings between the City, school boards, and the development industry to confirm the ongoing need for reserved school blocks; and, c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to explore and report back to a future meeting of the appropriate Standing Committee any property tax opti
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That the delegation request from B. Puzanov, Thames Valley District School Board and M. Wallace, London Development Institute, as appended to the Added Agenda, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
In favour (5): Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor S. Hillier
That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried

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