November 1, 2021, at 4:00 PM

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1.   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   Consent

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Hillier

That Items 2.1 to 2.9, inclusive, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

2.1   7th Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee

2021-10-21 EEPAC Report

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Hillier

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 7th Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on October 21, 2021:

a)   the 2020 Community Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Working Group comments BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration; and,

b)  clauses 1.1, 2.1, 3.1 to 3.4, inclusive and 4.1 BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed

2.2   1224 Blackwell Boulevard - Removal of Holding Provision (H-9391)

2021-11-01 PEC SR 1224 Blackwell Boulevard H-9391

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Hillier

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Rembrandt Developments (Woodstock) Inc., relating to lands located at 1224 Blackwell Boulevard, legally described as Block 1 Plan 33M-798, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 1, 2021 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 16, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R5/Residential R6/Residential R7/Residential R8 (h-R5-4/R6-5/R7-D75-H16/R8-4-H16) Zone TO a Residential R5/Residential R6/Residential R7/Residential R8 (R5-4/R6-5/R7-D75-H16/R8-4-H16) Zone to remove the holding (h) provision.

Motion Passed

2.3   1820 Finley Crescent (P-9370)

2021-11-01 PEC SR 1820 Finley Crescent P-9370

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Hillier

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Kenmore Homes (London) Inc., the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 1, 2021 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 16, 2021 to exempt Block 99, Plan 33M-733 from the Part Lot Control provisions of Subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, for a period not exceeding three (3) years.

Motion Passed

2.4   Labatt Memorial Park - Heritage Designation Application

2021-11-01 PEC SR Labatt Park NHD Designation

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Hillier

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application to the National Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada to nominate Labatt Memorial Park as a National Historic Site of Canada:

a)  the above noted initiative BE ENDORSED; and,

b)  the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit the application to the National Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed

2.5   64 Duchess Avenue - Heritage Alteration Permit Application

2021-11-01 PEC SR 64 Duchess Avenue HAP21-070

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Hillier

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking approval for alterations to the doorway of the heritage designated property at 64 Duchess Avenue, located within the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District BE PERMITTED as submitted with the following terms and conditions:

a)   the door and doorway be painted;

b)   the proposed alterations to the doorway be completed within six (6) months of Municipal Council’s decision on this Heritage Alteration Permit; and,

c)    the Heritage Alteration Permit be displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed.

Motion Passed

2.6   1903 Avalon Street - Request for Heritage Designation

2021-11-01 PEC SR Heritage Designation 1903 Avalon Street

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Hillier

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, with respect to the request for designation of the property at 1903 Avalon Street, that the following actions be taken:

a)    Notice BE GIVEN under the provisions of Section 29(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O. 18, of Municipal Council’s intention to designate the property to be of cultural heritage value or interest for the reasons outlined in Appendix E appended to the staff report dated November 1, 2021; and,

b)    should no objections to Municipal Council’s notice of intention to designate be receive, a by-law to designate the property at 1903 Avalon Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest for the reasons outlined in Appendix E to the staff report dated November 1, 2021 BE INTRODUCED at a future meeting of Municipal Council within 90 days of the end of the objection period;

it being noted that should an objection to Municipal Council’s notice of intention to designate be received, a subsequent staff report will be prepared;

it being further noted that should an appeal to the passage of the by-law be received, the City Clerk will refer the appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal.

Motion Passed

2.7   Contract Award - ReThink Zoning Consulting Services - RFP21-57

2021-11-01 PEC SR RFP21-57 ReThink Zoning Consulting Services Contract Award

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Hillier

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of consulting services relating to ReThink Zoning:

a)    Sajecki Planning Inc. BE APPOINTED project consultants to prepare the new comprehensive Zoning By-law for the City of London, in the total amount of $674,970.00, including disbursements and excluding HST;

b)    the financing for the ReThink Zoning (Phase Two) project BE APPROVED in accordance with the Source of Financing Report attached, hereto, as Appendix ‘A’;

c)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with the ReThink Zoning project;

d)    the approvals given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation of the City of London entering into a formal contract; and,

e)    the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other document, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.

Motion Passed

2.8   August, 2021 Building Division Monthly Report

2021-11-01 PEC SR Bldg Div Monthly Rpt Aug 2021

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Hillier

That the Building Division Monthly Report for August, 2021 BE RECEIVED for information.  (2021-A23)

Motion Passed

2.9   September, 2021 Building Division Monthly Report

2021-11-01 PEC SR Bldg Div Monthly Rpt Sept 2021

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Hillier

That the Building Division Monthly Report for September, 2021 BE RECEIVED for information.  (2021-A23)

Motion Passed

3.   Scheduled Items

3.1   SoHo Community Improvement Plan - Performance Measures and Indicators (O-9328)

2021-11-01 PEC SR Amendment to SoHo CIP O-9328

2021-11-01 Public Comments 3.1

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Lehman

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 1, 2021 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 16, 2021 to ADD an Appendix that sets out performance measures and indicators of success for the SoHo Community Improvement Plan (“CIP”);

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 conforms with the Planning Act, as the loan and grant programs meet the requirements set out in Section 28 related to Community Improvement;

  •    the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 (PPS). The PPS encourages the regeneration of settlement areas as they are critical to the long-term economic prosperity of communities and mainstreets;

  •    the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of The London Plan, including the Key Directions, Urban Regeneration, and Community Improvement sections; and,

  •    the recommended amendment conforms to the policies of the SoHo Community Improvement Plan.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by S. Lehman

Seconded by S. Lewis

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by S. Hillier

Seconded by E. Holder

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.2   Hamilton Road Community Improvement Plan - Performance Measures and Indicators of Success (O-9330)

2021-11-01 PEC SR Amendment to Hamilton CIP O-9330

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Lehman

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 1, 2021 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 16, 2021 to ADD an Appendix that sets out performance measures and indicators of success for the Hamilton Road Community Improvement Plan (“CIP”);

it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication dated October 19, 2021, from B. Baginski, with respect to this matter;

it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter;

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

  •    the recommended amendment conforms with the Planning Act, as the loan programs meet the requirements set out in Section 28 related to Community Improvement;

  •    the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 (PPS). The PPS encourages the regeneration of settlement areas as critical to the long-term economic prosperity of communities and mainstreets;

  •    the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of The London Plan, including the Key Directions, Urban Regeneration, and Community Improvement sections; and,

  •    the recommended amendment conforms to the policies of the Hamilton Road Area Community Improvement Plan.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Hillier

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by S. Lehman

Seconded by E. Holder

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.3   Lambeth Community Improvement Plan - Performance Measures and Indicators of Success (O-9329)

2021-11-01 PEC SR Amendment to Lambeth CIP O-9329

2021-11-01 Public Comments 3.3

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Lehman

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 1, 2021 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 16, 2021 to ADD an Appendix that sets out performance measures and indicators of success for the Lambeth Community Improvement Plan (“CIP”);

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 conforms with the Planning Act, as the loan programs meet the requirements set out in Section 28 related to Community Improvement;

  •    the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 (PPS). The PPS encourages the vitality and regeneration of settlement areas as critical to the long-term economic prosperity of communities, and, where possible, enhancing the vitality and viability of downtowns and mainstreets;

  •    the recommended amendment complies with the in-force policies of The London Plan, including the Key Directions, Urban Regeneration, and Community Improvement;

  •    the recommended amendment complies with the policies in the Southwest Area Secondary Plan; and,

  •    the recommended amendment complies with the policies of the Lambeth Area Community Improvement Plan.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Lehman

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by S. Lehman

Seconded by S. Lewis

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.4   235 Kennington Way (39CD-21514)

2021-11-01 PEC SR 235 Kennington Way 39CD-21514

2021-11-01 Public Comments 3.4

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Hillier

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Sifton Properties Limited, relating to the property located at 235 Kennington Way:

a)    the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that no issues were raised at the public meeting with respect to the application for Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium relating to a property located at 235 Kennington Way; and,

b)  the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that no issues were raised at the public meeting with respect to the Site Plan Approval application relating to the property located at 235 Kennington Way;

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 (5 to 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by S. Lehman

Seconded by S. Lewis

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Lehman

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.5   704-706 Boler Road (39CD-21511)

2021-11-01 PEC SR 704-706 Boler Road 39CD-21511

2021-11-01 Public Comments 3.5

Moved by S. Lehman

Seconded by E. Holder

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, based on the application by Southside Construction Management Ltd., relating to the property located at 704-706 Boler Road:

a)    the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that no issues were raised at the public meeting with respect to the application for Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium relating to the property located at 704-706 Boler Road; and,

b)  the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that no issues were raised at the public meeting with respect to the Site Plan Approval application relating to the property located at 704-706 Boler Road;

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 (5 to 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Lehman

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by E. Holder

Seconded by S. Lehman

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.6   512 McCormick Boulevard (Z-9374)

2021-11-01 PEC SR 512 McCormick Blvd Z-9374

2021-11-01 Public Comments 3.6

Moved by S. Hillier

Seconded by S. Lewis

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Derek Panzer, relating to the property located at 512 McCormick Boulevard, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 1, 2021 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 16, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the 1989 Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R1 (R1-6) Zone TO a Light Industrial Special Provision (LI1(_)) Zone;

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 Provincial Policy Statement, 2020, 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 in-force policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions;

  •    the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of the 1989 Official Plan, including but not limited to the General Industrial designation;

  •    the recommended amendment aligns with the Council-adopted Urban Agriculture Strategy;

  •    the recommended amendment facilitates the development of an underutilized parcel of land that would otherwise be undevelopable.

Motion Passed (4 to 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Lehman

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by S. Lehman

Seconded by S. Lewis

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.7   560 & 562 Wellington Street (OZ-8462)

2021-11-01 PEC SR 560-562 Wellington OZ-8462

2021-11-01 Public Comments 3.7 - Complete with provided presentations

Moved by S. Lehman

Seconded by E. Holder

That, based on the application of 560 Wellington Holdings Inc., relating to the property located at 560 and 562 Wellington Street:

a) the proposed attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 16, 2021 to amend the Official Plan (1989) to change the designation FROM a Low Density Residential designation TO a Multi-Family, High Density Residential Designation, and to ADD a Specific Area Policy in Chapter 10 – Policies for Specific Areas;

b) the proposed attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 16, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM an Office (OF1) Zone, TO a holding Residential R10 Special Provision (h-5*R10-5(_)*H61) Zone;

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

  •    the staff presentation;

  •    a communication from AM. Valastro, by e-mail;

  •    a communication dated October 28, 2021, from S. Stapleton, Vice President, Auburn Developments;

  •    a communication dated October 28, 2021, from H. Handy, Senior Associate and K. Muir, Senior Planner, GSP Group;

  •    a communication dated October 28, 2021, from K. McKeating, President, Architectural Conservancy Ontario – London Region; and,

  •    a communication dated October 25, 2021, from G. Bruzas, CEO, THINQ Technologies Ltd.;

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 (4 to 1)

Additional Votes:

Moved by S. Hillier

Seconded by S. Lewis

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (4 to 0)

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Lehman

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

4.   Items for Direction

4.1   10th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage

2021-10-20 LACH Report

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Lehman

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 10th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, from its meeting held on October 20, 2021:

a)   the Civic Administration and T. Jenkins and G. McDonald of AECOM BE ADVISED that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) supports the overall design of the Victoria Bridge Replacement as it relates to the original Heritage Impact Assessment recommendations;

it being noted that the LACH suggests the following items be taken into consideration with respect to the above-noted design:

  • the lamp pole design be sympathetic with the modern design of the bridge;

  • the colour of the bridge be grey; and,

  • the existing signage, noting the bridge name and original crossing dates, be included in the new design;

it being further noted that the presentation, as appended to the agenda, dated October 20, 2021, from T. Jenkins and G. McDonald, with respect to this matter, was received;

b)  on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated October 20, 2021, related to a request for designation of the property located at 1903 Avalon Street by S. Cox:

i)    notice BE GIVEN under the provisions of Section 29(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O. 18, of Municipal Council’s intention to designate the property to be of cultural heritage value or interest for the reasons outlined in Appendix E of the above-noted staff report; and,

ii)    should no objections to Municipal Council’s notice of intention to designate be receive, a by-law to designate the property at 1903 Avalon Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest for the reasons outlined in Appendix E of the above-noted staff report BE INTRODUCED at a future meeting of Municipal Council within 90 days of the end of the objection period;

it being noted that should an objection to Municipal Council’s notice of intention to designate be received, a subsequent staff report will be prepared;

it being further noted that should an appeal to the passage of the by-law be received, the City Clerk will refer the appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal;

c)  on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O. 18, seeking approval for alterations to the doorway of the heritage designated property located at 64 Duchess Avenue, within the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District BE PERMITTED, as submitted, with the following terms and conditions:

  •    the door and doorway be painted;

  •    the proposed alterations to the doorway be completed within six (6) months of Municipal Council’s decision on this Heritage Alteration Permit; and,

  •    the Heritage Alteration Permit be displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed;

it being noted that tripled arched wood doorways are important to the built heritage in London and the London Advisory Committee on Heritage is disappointed in the loss of this one;

d)   on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated October 20, 2021, related to the application to the National Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada to nominate Labatt Memorial Park as a National Historic Site of Canada:

i)    the above noted initiative BE ENDORSED; and,

ii)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit the application to the National Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada with respect to this matter;

e)  L. Maitland, Site Development Planner, BE ADVISED that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage supports the research and recommendations of the Heritage Impact Assessment, dated October 8, 2021, from M. Hobson, Built Heritage Consultant, as they relate to the Notice of Planning Application, dated October 6, 2021, from L. Maitland, Site Development Planner, with respect to Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments related to the properties located at 370 South Street and 124 Colborne Street; it being noted that the above-noted Notice, with respect to this matter, was received; and,

f)  clauses 1.1, 3.1 to 3.8, inclusive, 4.1 and 4.2, inclusive, 5.5 and 5.6, inclusive and 6.1 BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

4.2   Food Security and Home-Based Food Business

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by S. Lewis

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward a report that identifies recommended zoning amendments or other next steps regarding the regulations in Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 for home occupations as they relate to food based businesses, taking into consideration recent Provincial changes to the Food Premises Regulation (O.Reg. 493/17) and the “Guide to Starting a Home-based Food Business”) {Ministry of Health, 2020}.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

4.3   Global Bird Rescue

2021-11-01 PEC PS B Samuels - Complete

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by S. Lewis

That the following actions be taken with respect to Global Bird Rescue:

a)  the request to update the Site Control By-law and Guidelines for bird-friendly building design in all new site plans BE ADDED to the Planning and Environment Committee (PEC) Deferred List; and,

b)  the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to contact the London Bird Team to finalize the bird-friendly pamphlet and the bird-friendly pamphlet be added to the PEC Deferred List;

it being noted that B. Samuels, Coordinator, London Bird Team, was granted delegation status with respect to these matters;

it being further noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication from B. Samuels, Coordinator, London Bird Team, with respect to these matters.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by S. Lehman

Seconded by S. Hillier

Motion to approve delegation status for B. Samuels, Coordinator, London Bird Team, BE GRANTED delegation status with respect to the Global Bird Rescue 2021.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

5.   Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

6.   Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 8:34 PM.