July 13, 2020, at 4:00 PM

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The meeting is called to order at 4:02 PM, with Councillor M. Cassidy in the Chair; it being noted that the following Members were in remote attendance: Mayor E. Holder; Councillors J. Helmer, A. Hopkins, S. Turner and A. Kayabaga

1.   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   Consent

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by J. Helmer

That Items 2.1 and 2.2, inclusive, and Items 2.5 to 2.7, inclusive, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

2.1   Affordable Housing Development Toolkit: Update Report 

2020-07-13 SR - Affordable Housing Toolkit Update Report

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by J. Helmer

That, on the recommendation of the Director, City Planning and City Planner, the staff report dated July 13, 2020 entitled “Affordable Housing Development Toolkit: Update Report” BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed

2.2   Implementing Additional Residential Units Requirements of the Planning Act (Bill 108) - Information Report

2020-07-13 SR - Implementing Residential Units Requirements - OZ9176

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by J. Helmer

That, on the recommendation of the Director, City Planning and City Planner, with respect to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law review initiated by The Corporation of the City of London, relating to all lands within the City of London, and involving Official Plan Amendments to revise policies related to additional residential units and Zoning By-law Amendments to revise regulations related to additional residential units, the staff report dated July 13, 2020 entitled “Implementing Additional Residential Units Requirements of the Planning Act (Bill 108) - Information Report City-wide/City of London” and draft London Plan, 1989 Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to implement Provincial Planning Act (Bill 108 - More Homes, More Choices Act.) changes BE CIRCULATED for public review in advance of the Public Participation Meeting to be held at a future date.

Motion Passed

2.5   8447-8473 Longwoods Road (H-9184) 

2020-07-13 SR - 8447-8473 Longwoods Rd (H-9184)

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by J. Helmer

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, based on the application by Adriano and Francesca Monopoli, relating to the property located at 8447-8473 Longwoods Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 13, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 21, 2020 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning for a portion of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R1 (h-195*R1-14) Zone TO a Residential R1 (R1-14) Zone to remove the “h-195” holding provision.

Motion Passed

2.6   Summerside Phase 12B - Stage 3 Subdivision - Special Provisions

2020-07-13 SR - Summerside Ph 12B Stage 3

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by J. Helmer

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Greengate Village Limited, for the subdivision of land over Part of Lots 13 and 14, Concession 1, (Geographic Township of Westminster), situated on the northeast corner of Bradley Avenue and Meadowgate Boulevard:

a) the Special Provisions, to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Greengate Village Limited, for the Summerside Subdivision Phase 12B, Stage 3 (39T-07508) appended to the staff report dated July 13, 2020 as Appendix “A”, BE APPROVED;

b) the Applicant BE ADVISED that Development Finance has summarized the claims and revenues appended to the staff report dated July 13, 2020 as Appendix “B”; and,

c) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute this Agreement, any amending agreements and all documents required to fulfill its conditions.

Motion Passed

2.7   Building Division Monthly Report for May 2020

2020-07-13 SR - Building Division Monthly Report - May 2020

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by J. Helmer

That the Building Division Monthly Report for the month of May, 2020 BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed

2.3   Conservation Master Plan for Meadowlily Woods Environmentally Significant Area

2020-07-13 SR - Meadowlily Woods ESA Conservation Master Plan

Moved by J. Helmer

Seconded by A. Kayabaga

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the Conservation Master Plan for the Meadowlily Woods Environmentally Significant Area:

a) the Conservation Master Plan for the Meadowlily Woods Environmentally Significant Area appended to the staff report dated July 13, 2020, BE RECEIVED for information; and,

b) the members of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee and the community BE THANKED for their work in the review and comments on the document;

it being noted that staff will initiate an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law amendment to adopt the Conservation Master Plan for the Meadowlily Woods Environmentally Significant Area and to amend the updated Environmentally Significant Area boundary identified in the Conservation Master Plan; and,

it being further noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication dated July 9, 2020 from G. Smith, Friends of Meadowlily Woods with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

2.4   Environmental Studies, Private Land & Eastern Meadowlark Habitat 

2020-07-13 SR - Meadowlark Habitat Environmental Studies

2020-07-13 SR - Meadowlark Habitat Environmental Studies - Appendix A

Moved by J. Helmer

Seconded by S. Turner

That, on the recommendation of the Director, City Planning and City Planner, the staff report dated July 13, 2020 entitled “Environmental Studies, Private Land and Eastern Meadowlark”, responding to the Municipal Council resolution adopted on November 13, 2019, with respect to these matters BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

3.   Scheduled Items

3.1   Application - 442 Third Street (Z-9158) 

2020-07-13 SR - 442 Third Street - Z-9158

2020-06-13 REVISED BY-LAW442 Third Street-Z-9158

2020-07-13 Public Comments 3.1

Moved by J. Helmer

Seconded by A. Hopkins

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Forever Homes, relating to the property located at 442 Third Street:

a)  the proposed, revised, attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 21, 2020 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R2 (R2-3) Zone TO a Residential R6 Special Provision (R6-5(_)) 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 as the changes are minor in nature;

it being noted that  the following Site Plan matters pertaining to 442 Third Street have been identified during the review of the application:

i) construction of a wood, board on-board privacy fencing for the extent of the north, east and south perimeter, with a minimum height of 2.13m (7ft);

ii) interior garbage storage if possible, or appropriately located and enhanced screening for outdoor garbage storage;

iii) the provision outdoor lighting fixtures within parking areas that will minimize light trespass onto adjacent properties;

iv) maximize tree preservation and retention on the subject lands; and,

v) orient Unit 1 to Third Street by encouraging the principle building entrance and front porch to face the street;

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding these matters;

it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons:

  • the recommended amendment is consistent with the policies of the Provincial Policy Statement 2014 which promote infill and the efficient use of land;

  • the recommended amendment is in conformity with the in-force polices of The London Plan, including but not limited to, the Our City policies;

  • the recommended amendment is in conformity with the in-force polices of the 1989 Official Plan, including but not limited to, the Low Density Residential designation policies; and,

  • the recommended amendment facilitates the development of an underutilized site with an appropriate form of development.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by A. Kayabaga

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Moved by A. Kayabaga

Seconded by S. Turner

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

3.2   Demolition Request for Heritage Listed Properties at 74 Wellington Road and 78 Wellington Road 

2020-07-13 SR - Demolition Request - 74 and 78 Wellington Rd

2020-07-13 Public Comments 3.2

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by E. Holder

That, on the recommendation of the Director, City Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the properties located at 74 Wellington Road and 78 Wellington Road BE REMOVED from the Register of Cultural Heritage Resources;

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission regarding these matters.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by E. Holder

Seconded by A. Hopkins

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Moved by A. Kayabaga

Seconded by S. Turner

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

3.3   Application - 1339-1347 Commissioners Road West (SPA19-116)

2020-07-13 SR - 1339-1347 Commissioners Road West

2020-07-13 Public Comments 3.3

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by E. Holder

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Milan Starcevic, relating to the property located at 1339-1347 Commissioners Road West:

a) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that no issues were raised at the public participation meeting with respect to the application for Site Plan Approval to permit the construction of a five storey, 34 unit apartment building for the properties located at 1339-1347 Commissioners Road West relating to the proposed property;

b) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the Site Plan Application SUBJECT TO the following:

i) review the lighting and the wattage of the lighting by the underground parking and any potential impacts on the neighbouring condominium development; and,

ii) temporary shielding of the light while the trees are growing in;

it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to this matter:

  • a presentation from H. Froussios, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.; and,

  • a communication dated July 8, 2020 from E. Hopkins, B. Nuttall and S. Squires, on behalf of the Condominium Board 1337 Commissioners Road West;

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission regarding these matters.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by A. Kayabaga

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Moved by J. Helmer

Seconded by S. Turner

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

3.4   Application - 536-542 Windermere Road (SPA19-098)

2020-07-13 SR - 536-542 Windermere - SPA19-098

2020-07-13 Public Comments 3.4

Moved by E. Holder

Seconded by J. Helmer

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions BE TAKEN with respect to the application of 2492222 Ontario Inc, relating to the property located at 536-542 Windermere Commissioners Road West:

a)  the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that no issues were raised at the public participation meeting with respect to the application for Site Plan Approval to permit the construction of two back-to-back townhouse buildings each with six-units, relating to lands located at 536 to 542 Windermere Road; and,

b) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports issuing Site Plan Application for the subject property;

it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to this matter:

  • a communication dated July 3, 2020 from W. Fisher;

  • a communication dated July 3, 2020 from D. Leckie, 138 Orkney Crescent;

  • a communication dated July 3, 2020 from F. Rodger, 131 Orkney Crescent;

  • a communication dated July 3, 2020 from J. Levy, 147 Orkney Crescent; and,

  • a communication dated July 7, 2020 from M. Lewis, 47 Orkney Crescent;

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding these matters.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by J. Helmer

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by E. Holder

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

4.   Items for Direction

None.

5.   Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

6.   Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:46 PM.