May 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM

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1.   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   Consent

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

That Items 2.1 to 2.3, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

2.1   Building Services Report - Q1 2026

2026-05-05 (2.1) Staff Report - Building Services Report Q1 2026

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the staff report dated May 5, 2026, with respect to the Building Services Report – Quarter 1 2026, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

2.2   Quarterly Heritage Report - Q1 2026

2026-05-05 (2.2) Staff Report - Heritage Report Q1

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the staff report dated May 5, 2026, with respect to the Quarterly Heritage Report – Q1 2026, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

2.3   4th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning

2026-04-16 CACP Report

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

That the 4th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning, from its meeting held on April 16, 2026, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

3.   Scheduled Items

3.1   2120 and 2204 Huron Street - OZ-26024

2026-05-05 (3.1) Staff Report - 2120 and 2240 Huron Street OZ-26024

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of The Corporation of the City of London relating to the properties located at 2120 and 2204 Huron Street:

a)  the proposed by-law as appended to the revised staff report on the added agenda, dated May 5, 2026, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 12, 2026, to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), to change the designation of a portion of the property FROM the Heavy Industrial Place Type and Environmental Review Place Type TO the Green Space Place Type;

b)  the proposed by-law as appended to the above noted staff report, as Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on May 12, 2026, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, in conformity with The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), as amended in the above noted  part a), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding General Industrial (h-8GI1) Zone and an Environmental Review (ER) Zone TO a General Industrial Special Provision (GI1()) Zone, an Open Space Special Provision (OS1()) Zone, an Open Space Special Provision (OS5()) Zone, and an Open Space Special Provision (OS5(**)) Zone; and,

c)  the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process:

i)   orient the built forms and principal entrances of any future buildings to face Huron Street; and,

ii)  provide enhanced, robust, all-season landscaping and tree planting along Veterans Memorial Parkway;

it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with these matters;

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

  •  the recommended amendments are consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 (PPS);

  •  the recommended amendments conform to The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions, City Building policies, Environmental policies, and the Heavy Industrial, Environmental Review and Green Space Place Type policies;

  • the recommended amendments would permit the future development of the lands for general industrial purposes; and,

  •  the recommended amendments implement the Environmental Impact study to protect the Natural Heritage features on and around the subject site.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by S. Hillier

Seconded by S. Lehman

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.2   299 - 309 Springbank Drive - Z-26020

2026-05-05 (3.2) Staff Report - 299-309 Springbank Drive

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 9107894 Canada Inc. (c/o Monteith Brown Planning Consultants) relating to the properties located at 299-309 Springbank Drive, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated May 5, 2026, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 12, 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 an Arterial Commercial Special Provision (AC2(2)) Zone TO an Arterial Commercial Special Provision (AC2(_)) Zone;

it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters:

-    A. Lagrou, Monteith Brown Planning Consultants;

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 (PPS); 

  •  the recommended amendment conforms to The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions, City Building policies, Place Type policies, and the Our Tools policies; and,

  •  the recommended amendment facilitates an appropriate use in a suitable location, allowing the reuse of an underutilized site at a scale and intensity that can be accommodated within the existing building while supporting a diverse range and mix of land uses within the area;

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.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by S. Hillier

Seconded by P. Cuddy

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.3   945 Bluegrass Drive - OZ-26019

2026-05-05 (3.3) Staff Report - 945 Bluegrass Drive - OZ-26019

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Bluegrass Long Term Care Centre – Division of “Meadow Park” (London) Inc. (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.) relating to the property located at 945 Bluegrass Drive:

a)  the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated May 5, 2026, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 12, 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 lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of the Official Plan;

b)  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 May 12, 2026, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, in conformity with The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), as amended in the above-noted part a), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R8 Special Provision (R8-1(3)) Zone TO a Residential R8 Special Provision (R8-1(3)*H14) Zone; and,

c)  the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process:

i)   provide an updated noise study to include mitigation measures for roof-top mechanical equipment;

ii)  to provide safe access, the driveway is to be relocated to the east side of the subject lands; and,

iii) provide enhanced all-season landscape screening that exceeds the minimum requirements;

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

  •    a communication dated April 29, 2026, from A. Richards, M. Campbell, Zelinka Priamo Ltd; and,

  •    a communication dated April 30, 2026, from R. Philips, Paradigm Transportation Ltd.;

it being pointed out that the following individuals made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters:

  •    A. Richards;

  •    R. Ramsagar;

  •    A. M. Valastro;

  •    C. Smith;

  •    P. Campbell;

  •    P. Loria;

  •    H. Keyes;

  •    A. Dietrich;

  •    R. Patel;

  •    A. Bienkowski;

-    D. Teerhuis;

  •    J. Spinney;

  •    L. Ma; and,

  •    Laura;

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

  •  the recommended amendments are consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024;

  •  the recommended amendments conform to The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions, Neighbourhoods Place Type, and the Our Tools policies; and,

  •  the recommended amendments would permit an appropriate form of development at a scale and intensity that are appropriate for the site and surrounding context;

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.

Motion Passed (3 to 2)

Additional Votes:

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

5.   Deferred Matters/Additional Business

5.1   Deferred Matters List

2026-05-05 PEC Deferred Matters List

Moved by S. Hillier

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That the Deferred Matters List BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

6.   Adjournment

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.

Motion Passed

The meeting adjourned at 2:45 PM.