Planning and Environment Committee

That Items 2.1 to 2.5, inclusive, BE APPROVED.

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 7th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on June 15, 2023: a) the Working Group comments relating to the property located at 1176 Crumlin Sideroad BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration consideration; b) the the Working Group comments relating to Kensington Bridge BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration; c) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide the Ecological Community Advisory Committee (ECAC) with the existing definitions of the OS4 and OS5 Zones as these zones relate to environmentally significant areas when the staff presentation is to be heard; it being noted that the Notice of Planning Application dated June 5, 2023, relating to the Notice of Application - ReThink Zoning, was received; it being further noted that the Civic Administration will provide a presentation on this matter at a future ECAC meeting; d) the Committee Clerk BE DIRECTED to send a communication to S. Miklosi indicating that attendance has been an issue and that, unless the City Clerk is provided a reason for the extended absence, the Ecological Community Advisory Committee will be asking the Planning and Environment Committee to rescind the appointment; and, e) clauses 1.1, 3.1 to 3.4, inclusive, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1 to 5.3, inclusive and clause 5.5 BE RECEIVED for information.

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to draft Byron Gravel Pits Secondary Plan: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to commence a public engagement process to gather further community and partner feedback; it being noted that the feedback received through this consultation process, and the outcome of supporting studies will inform the Final Byron Gravel Pits Secondary Plan and implementing an Official Plan Amendment that will be prepared for the consideration and approval at future Planning and Environment Committee and Council meetings; and, b) the draft Byron Gravel Pits Secondary Plan appended to the staff report dated July 17, 2023 as Appendix “A” BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted 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. (2032-D05)

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to proposed amendments to the existing Business Improvement Area by-laws: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 17, 2023 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 25, 2023, to amend By-law No. A.-6873-292, Argyle Business Improvement Association Board of Management By-law; b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 17, 2023 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 25, 2023, to amend By-law No. CP-2, The London Downtown Business Association Improvement Area By-law; c) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 17, 2023 as Appendix "C" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 25, 2023, to amend By-law No. C.P.-1528-486, A by-law to designate an area as an improvement area and to establish the board of management for the purposes of managing the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area; d) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 17, 2023 as Appendix "D" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 25, 2023, to amend By-law No. C.P.-1519(a)-11, Hyde Park Business Improvement Association Board of Management By-law; and, e) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 17, 2023 as Appendix "E" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with respect to the application by Jaime Crncich (2555212 Ontario Ltd. o/a Magnus Homes), for lands located at 1525 Chickadee Trail, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 17, 2023 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 25, 2023 to exempt part of Block 70 Registered Plan 33M-814, more particularly described as Parts 1 to 12, inclusive, on Plan 33R-21649, from the Part Lot Control provisions of subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act, for a period not to exceed three (3) years; it being noted 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-D25)

That the Building Division monthly report for the month of April, 2023 BE RECEIVED for information. (2023-A23)

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 property located at 689 Hamilton Road BE REMOVED from the Register of Cultural Resources; it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter; That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the property located at 689 Hamilton Road BE REMOVED from the Register of Cultural Resources; it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter; it being further noted 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-R01)

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by 1216571 Ontario Incorporated, relating to the property located at 1474 Kilally Road: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 17, 2023 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 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 Residential R1 (R1-6) Zone TO a Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-4(_)) Zone; and, b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) at the time of Site Plan Approval, the building design and site layout is to be similar to that which was considered at the time of the Zoning By-law Amendment Application; ii) recommendations of the Geotech analysis toe of slope and top of slope be implemented through the Site Plan Approval process; and, iii) ensure enhanced tree planting is provided; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to these matters: • the Project Summary from J. Smolarek, Siv-ik Planning and Design; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter: • J. Smolarek, Siv-ik Planning and Design; it bei

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Elgin Contracting & Restoration, relating to the properties located at 165-167 Egerton Street: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 17, 2023 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 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 Residential R2 (R2-2) Zone TO a Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-5(_)) Zone; and, b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) consent to remove any boundary trees is required prior to final Site Plan Approval; 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 properties; iii) details surrounding garbage storage and collection be finalized; iv) at the time of Site Plan Approval, the building design is to be similar to that which was considered at the time of the Zoning By-law Amendment application; and, v) staff be directed to discuss short-term bicycle parking; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter: • N. Dyjach, Strik Baldinelli Moniz Ltd.;

Motion to approve the Residential R1 Special Provision R1 (R1-13(7)) in part a)

That, pursuant to section 35.8 of the Council Procedure By-law, the reconsideration of the motion related to the approval of the R1 Special Provision BE APPROVED.

Motion to approve the remainder of the clauses, parts b) and c).

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by East Village Holdings Limited, relating to the property located at 725-735 Dundas Street, 389-393 Hewitt Street, a portion of 700 King Street, 400 Lyle Street and other properties: a) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the following issues were raised at the public meeting with respect to the application for Site Plan Approval to permit the construction of a mixed-use, 24-storey apartment building: i) enquiring about the Unity Project access to the garbage which is historically and grandfathered into the previous development agreement for the site; ii) wondering where the Unity Project access door is located; is it possible to keep the access door where it is currently located; iii) enquiring whether or not the Unity Project will have access to the driveway during construction; iv) requesting the removal of the non-conforming use parking lot and the inclusion of the pedestrian walkway that appears in Appendix “A” in section 4.2; v) wondering what assurances city staff can provide that the parking lot removal and the pedestrian walkway development will be done in this phase of the development; vi) advising that the current garbage location is not secured and personal garbage and large furniture is strewn around the site; vii) asking if staff can explain if the existing system noted in 4.3 will still be used once this new building is rente

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Strik, Baldinelli, Moniz Ltd., on behalf of 13709159 Canada Inc. (c/o Dr. Raj Khanuja), relating to the property located at 38 Exeter Road: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 17, 2023 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 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 Restricted Service Commercial (h- 17*RSC1/RSC4) Zone TO a Neighbourhood Shopping Area Special Provision (NSA4( )) Zone; and, b) 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; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter: • S. Rasanu, Strik Baldinelli Moniz Ltd.; it being 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 long-term economic prosperity to be supported by promoting opportunities for economic development and community investment-readiness (1.7.1.(a)); • the recommended amendment conforms to The London Plan, including but not l

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 Veranda Property Investments Inc., relating to the property located at 46 Elmwood Place: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 17, 2023 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 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 Community Facility (CF3) Zone TO a Residential R8 Special Provision (R8-4(*)) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) ensure the minimum standards for the site plan control by-laws are addressed regarding, walkways and fire route design; ii) ensure that there is an adequate amount of amenity space for the anticipated number of residents; iii) provide easily accessible temporary bicycle parking facilities on-site; iv) incorporate landscape areas for screening, visual amenity, and to assist with stormwater management and reduce the heat island effect throughout the parking lot; and, v) provide an Environmental Management Plan to address protection of the Coves ESA, Restoration Plan for the area of parking lot removal and installation of chain link fence to prevent encroachment into the ESA; and, c) pursuant to Section 34(17) o

That, notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Westdell Development Corporation, relating to the property located at 599-601 Richmond Street: a) the proposed attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 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 lands FROM a Business District Commercial Special Provision Bonus Zone (BDC(1)*B-87) Zone TO a Business District Commercial Special Provision (BDC(_)) Zone; and, b) 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; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications with respect to these matters: • the staff presentation; • a communication dated July 8, 2023, from C. Butler; • a communication dated July 13, 2023, from l. Meddoui President, Westdell Development; and, • a communication from A.M. Valastro; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal pr

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the Comprehensive Review of The London Plan: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to close the Section 26 Comprehensive Review file; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue work related to the Land Needs Assessment background analysis to inform future recommendations related to housing and non-residential demand and the supply of developable lands; c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to circulate the staff report dated July 17, 2023 to interested parties for consideration of potential conversion of employment lands from an Industrial Place Type to another Urban Place Type in The London Plan; and, d) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that a revised Terms of Reference for the amendment application to review The London Plan will be presented to a future meeting of Council, following Provincial approval of a new Provincial Planning Statement policy framework; it being further noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications with respect to these matters: • the staff presentation; • a request for delegation status dated July 12, 2023, from M. Wallace, London Development Institute; • a communication dated July 13, 2023, from J. Fleming, City Planning Solutions, on behalf of 1803299 Ontario Inc.; • a communication dated July 10, 2023, from S. Copp, Copp Realty Corp.; • a

Motion to approve the request for delegation status from M. Wallace with respect to the update on the Comprehensive Review of The London Plan.

That, notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development and on the direction of Planning and Environment Committee, based on the application by Sifton Properties Limited, relating to the property located at 221 Queens Avenue, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 17, 2023 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 25, 2023, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), by extending the Temporary Use (T- 69) Zone for a period not exceeding three (3) years; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications with respect to these matters: • the revised staff report; • a request for delegation status dated July 13, 2023, from A. Haasen, Sifton Properties Limited; and, • the draft conceptual landscape enhancement plan; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • that in the opinion of Council, the recommended amendment is in conformity with the in-force policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to the Temporary Use Provisions policies contained in Our Tools; • the request to extend the temporary zone for a period of three (3) years, representing the maximum extension permitted. If upon expiration of the Temporary (T-69) Zone, there must be an enhanced landscaped plan incorporated with the next extension application. The o

Motion to approve the request for delegation status from A. Haasen, Sifton Properties Limited, with respect to the application by Sifton Properties Limited, relating to 221 Queens Avenue.

That the motion BE AMENDED to include the following, as a new part b) b) that the heritage alteration application to install asphalt shingles or an alternate composit material for the roof replacement of the property located at 39 Carfrae Street BE APPROVED.

Motion to approve part a) of the amended motion as follows: A) Motion to direct staff to work with the applicant to resolve outstanding concerns with Schedule “C” and Schedule “D” of the Heritage Easement Agreement, and bring back an update within 6 months on the status. It being noted that staff are directed to suspend enforcement measures on the existing fireplace matters until further direction from Council on the Heritage Easement Agreement.

Motion to approve part b) of the amended motion as follows: b) that the heritage alteration application to install asphalt shingles or an alternate composit material for the roof replacement of the property located at 39 Carfrae Street BE APPROVED.

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 8th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning, from its meeting held on July 12, 2023: a) the following actions be taken with respect to the Notice of Application, dated June 14, 2023, from S. Wise, Senior Planner, with respect to Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments related to the property located at 50 King Street and 399 Ridout Street North: i) a Working Group BE CREATED to review the above-noted Application and the Heritage Impact Assessment Phase II, dated March 10, 2023, from York Developments, and report back to the August meeting of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning (CACP); and, ii) the applicant for this matter BE INVITED to the August meeting of the CACP for a discussion related to this application; it being noted that the above-noted Notice of Application and Heritage Impact Assessment Phase II, were received with respect to this matter; b) clauses 1.1, 3.1 to 3.3, inclusive, 4.1, 5.1 to 5.4, inclusive, and 6.1 BE RECEIVED for information.