July 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM

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The meeting was called to order at 1:03 PM; it being noted that Deputy Mayor S. Lewis and Councillor S. Hillier were in remote attendance.

2.   Consent

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Stevenson

That Item 2.2, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (4 to 0)

2.2   Amendment to Heritage Designating By-law by Lambeth Health Organization Inc. for 4402 Colonel Talbot Road

2026-07-14 (2.2) Staff Report - 4402 Colonel Talbot Road

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Stevenson

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following action be taken with respect to the staff report dated July 14, 2026, related to the heritage designated property at 4402 Colonel Talbot Road:

a)    notice BE GIVEN under the provisions of Section 30.1(4) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O 1990, c. O.18, of the Municipal Council’s intention to pass a by-law to amend the legal description of the property designated to be of cultural heritage value or interest by By-law No. L.S.P-3471-20 as defined in Appendix “D” of the above-noted staff report; and,

b)    should no objection be received to the Municipal Council’s notice of intention to pass a by-law to amend the legal description of the property, a by-law BE INTRODUCED at a future meeting of the Municipal Council immediately following the end of the objection period;

it being noted that should the property owner object to the Municipal Council’s notice of intention to pass a technical amendment to By-Law No. L.S.P-3471-20 be received, a subsequent staff report will be prepared;

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

Motion Passed

2.1   Development Security Modernization

2026-07-14 (2.1) Staff Report - Development Security Policy

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Stevenson

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the following action be taken with respect to the staff report dated July 14, 2026, related to Development Security Policy, the attached revised proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 21, 2026, to repeal By-law No. CPOL.-13-114, being “Subdivision and Development Agreement Security Policy” and repeal By-law No. CPOL.-350-341, being “Security Policy Regarding Letters of Credit” and replace both with a new Council policy entitled “Development Security Policy”; 

it being further noted that the delegation request from M. Wallace, London Development Institute, with respect to this matter, was received.

Additional Votes:

Moved by S. Stevenson

Seconded by S. Lehman

That the motion BE AMENDED by:

a) adding the following to Section 4.4 to the proposed Subdivision and Development Agreement Security Policy:

“for all Planning and Development Agreements, to the satisfaction of the City. This may include land security specifically for Subdivision Agreements.”; and,

b) deleting Section 4.5 of the proposed Subdivision and Development Agreement Security Policy.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by S. Stevenson

Seconded by S. Lehman

That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by S. Stevenson

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That the delegation request from M. Wallace, LDI, as appended to the Added Agenda, be heard at this time.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

2.3   Designation Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for the Heritage Listed Property at 26 Erie Avenue

2026-07-14 (2.4) Staff Report - 26 Erie Avenue - Designation Request

Moved by S. Stevenson

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated July 14, 2026, related to the heritage listed property at 26 Erie Avenue:

a)    notice BE GIVEN under the provisions of Section 29(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, C.O. 18, of the Municipal Council’s intention to designate the property at 26 Erie Avenue to be of cultural heritage value or interest for the reasons outlined in Appendix “E” of the above-noted staff report; and,

b)    should no objections be received to the Municipal Council’s notice of intention to designate, a by-law to designate the property at 26 Erie Avenue to be of cultural heritage value or interest for the reasons outlined in Appendix “E” in the above-noted staff report BE INTRODUCED at a future meeting of the Municipal Council immediately following the end of the 30-day appeal period;

it being noted that should an appeal to the Municipal Council’s notice of intention to designate be received, the City Clerk will refer the appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

2.4   Designation Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for the Heritage Listed Property at 242 Huron Street

2026-07-14 (2.5) Staff Report - 242 Huron Street - Designation Request

That the matter BE REFERRED to the Planning and Environment Committee to be held on September 29, 2026, at the request of the property owner, to provide additional time for discussions with Civic Administration regarding the proposed heritage designation of 242 Huron Street; 

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

  •    a communication dated July 10, 2026, from R. Stanton, London Property Corp.;

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.

Additional Votes:

Moved by S. Stevenson

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That the matter BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee, at the request of the property owner, to provide additional time for discussions with Civic Administration regarding the proposed heritage designation of 242 Huron Street.

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Stevenson

That the motion BE AMENDED to provide a referral date of September 29, 2026

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Stevenson

That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

2.5   Designation Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for the Heritage Listed Property at 471 Nightingale Avenue

2026-07-14 (2.6) Staff Report - 471 Nightingale Avenue - Designation Request

Moved by S. Stevenson

Seconded by S. Hillier

That notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the staff report dated July 14, 2026, related to the Designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for the Heritage Listed Property at 471 Nightingale Avenue, Ward 4 BE RECEIVED for information and no further action be taken; 

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

  •    a communication dated July 10, 2026, from P. Malloy;

it being further noted that the delegation request from P. Malloy, with respect to this matter, was received.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by S. Stevenson

Seconded by S. Hillier

That the delegation request from P. Malloy, as appended to the Added Agenda, be heard at this time.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.   Scheduled Items

3.1   6th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning

2026-06-18 CACP Report

Moved by S. Stevenson

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That the 6th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning (CACP) from its meeting held on June 18, 2026, BE RECEIVED;

it being noted that the Addendum to the above-noted report of the CACP as appended to the Planning and Environment Committee Agenda, BE RECEIVED;

it being further noted that the delegation request from J.M. Metraillier, Chair, CACP, with respect to this matter, was received.

Motion Passed (4 to 0)

3.2   Draft Neighbourhood Plans and Guidelines - O-25116

2026-07-14 (3.2) Staff Report - Draft Neighbourhood Plans and Guidelines - O-25116

Moved by S. Stevenson

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That the staff report dated July 14, 2026, related to Draft Neighbourhood Plans and Guidelines BE REFERRED to the Planning and Environment Committee meeting to be held on September 9, 2026, to provide for additional public consultation;

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

-    M. Wallace, London Development Institute; 

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 (4 to 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (4 to 0)

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Stevenson

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (4 to 0)

3.3   Southwest Area Secondary Plan (SWAP) Detailed Review - OZ-25029

2026-07-14 (3.3) Staff Report - Southwest Area Secondary Plan (SWAP) Detailed Review

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by the City of London relating to the Southwest Area Secondary Plan (SWAP) Detailed Review:

a)    the revised attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 21, 2026, to amend The London Plan to:

i)    remove the Southwest Area Secondary Plan (SWAP) as a secondary plan, removing references to SWAP, and adding specific policies from SWAP to The London Plan for continued implementation;

ii)    change the lands located south of Exeter Road and east and west of Meadowbrook Drive, FROM Neighbourhoods Place Type TO Commercial Industrial Place Type, and change the lands located south of Exeter Road and east of White Oaks Road, FROM Light Industrial Place Type TO Shopping Area Place Type;

iii)    add various locations within SWAP to Map 2 – High Density Residential Overlay; 

iv)    add various locations within SWAP to Map 7 – Specific Policy; and, 

v)    the lands located at 443 and 447 Exeter Road be changed from Light Industrial Place Type to Shopping Area Place Type as part of the SWAP detailed review process;

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 July 21, 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 description of holding provisions in Section 3.8(2) that reference the Southwest Area Secondary Plan;

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

-    E. Elliott, MHBC; 

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

-    a communication dated July 8, 2026, from E. Elliott, MHBC; 

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

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

  •    the recommended amendments conform to the general intent of The London Plan;

  •    the recommended amendments will allow for development within the Southwest Area to more closely align with the policies of The London Plan;

it being further noted the Civic Administration confirm the transition provisions to be applied to the lands located at 443 and 447 Exeter Road to ensure that existing uses are permitted to continue operations until such time when a development application has been approved and redevelopment occurs;  

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.

Additional Votes:

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

That the motion BE AMENDED to include a new part a) v) to designate: 

the lands located at 443 and 447 Exeter Road be changed from Light Industrial Place Type to Shopping Area Place Type as part of the SWAP detailed review process;

it being noted the Civic Administration confirm the transition provisions to be applied to the lands located at 443 and 447 Exeter Road to ensure that existing uses are permitted to continue operations until such time when a development application has been approved and redevelopment occurs.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by S. Stevenson

Seconded by S. Hillier

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (4 to 0)

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Stevenson

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.4   227 Riverside Drive - OZ-26053

2026-07-14 (3.4) Staff Report - 227 Riverside Drive

Moved by S. Stevenson

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Bakhos Hanna c/o Siv-ik Planning & Design Inc. relating to the property located at 227 Riverside Drive:

a)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated July 14, 2026 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 21, 2026, to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan) by adding a new policy in the Specific Policies for the Neighbourhoods Place Type and by ADDING the lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas;

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 July 21, 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 R2 (R2-2) Zone TO a Holding Residential R2/Office Conversion Special Provision (h-9*R2-2/OC5(_)) Zone;

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

-    D. Murphy, Siv-ik Planning and Design;

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, and the Neighbourhoods Place Type policies; and

  •    the recommended amendments would facilitate the adaptive reuse of an existing residential building with a use that is appropriate within 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 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 S. Stevenson

Seconded by P. Cuddy

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.5   509 Second Street - Z-26057

2026-07-14 (3.5) Staff Report - 509 Second Street

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Phil Pattyn relating to the property located at 509 Second Street, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated July 14, 2026, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 21, 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 individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters:

-    A. Richards, 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 (PPS), which encourages an appropriate range and mix of housing options and densities to meet projected needs and addresses the full range of housing options, including affordable housing;

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

  •    the recommended amendment facilitates a modest increase in residential intensity within the Built-Area Boundary that is suitable 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 (5 to 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Stevenson

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Stevenson

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.6   1076-1080 Commissioners Road West and 396-402 North Street - OZ-26037

2026-07-14 (3.6) Staff Report - 1076-1080 Commissioners Rd W 396-402 North St - OZ-26037

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Tricar Properties Ltd. relating to the properties located at 1076-1080 Commissioners Road West and 396-402 North Street:

a)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated July 14, 2026,  as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 21, 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 on July 21, 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 R1 (R1-9) Zone TO a holding Residential R9 Special Provision (h-13*R9-7(_)*H35) Zone; and,

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

i)    provide active uses for the podium level along Commissioners Road West and North Street;

ii)    orient the built form to the public streets with front facades and principal entrances fronting the street(s);

iii)    design the ground floor of the building to have a prominent base with a high degree of transparent glazing along Commissioners Road West and North Street; and

iv)    explore opportunities to provide projecting balconies along the Commissioners Road West frontage; and, 

v)    utilize bird friendly policies using the adopted CSA standards;

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

-    M. Davis, Siv-ik Planning and Design Inc.;

-    A. Lazanski; 

-    J. Cordy; 

-    J. Bishop; 

-    S. Stannard; and, 

-    A. Papmehl;

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

-    a communication dated July 13, 2026, from M. Davis, Siv-ik Planning and Design Inc.;

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.

Additional Votes:

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 Tricar Properties Ltd. relating to the properties located at 1076-1080 Commissioners Road West and 396-402 North Street:

a)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated July 14, 2026,  as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 21, 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 on July 21, 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 R1 (R1-9) Zone TO a holding Residential R9 Special Provision (h-13*R9-7(_)*H35) Zone; and,

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

i) Provide active uses for the podium level along Commissioners Road West and North Street;

ii) Orient the built form to the public streets with front facades and principal entrances fronting the street(s);

iii) Design the ground floor of the building to have a prominent base with a high degree of transparent glazing along Commissioners Road West and North Street; and

iv) Explore opportunities to provide projecting balconies along the Commissioners Road West frontage;

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.

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Hillier

That the motion BE AMENDED to include a new part c) v) that reads as follows:

v) utilize bird friendly policies using the adopted CSA standard;

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by S. Stevenson

Seconded by P. Cuddy

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Stevenson

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.7   755-765, 785 and 815 Wonderland Road South - OZ-26061

2026-07-14 (3.7) Staff Report - 755-765 785 815 Wonderland Road North

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Stevenson

That the application dated July 14, 2026, from Westmount Development London Corporation related to the property at 755-765, 785 and 815 Wonderland Road South BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee meeting for the reason of allowing the applicant and representatives additional time to obtain a suitable level of tenant commitment in support of the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments;

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

-    J. Gaudet, MHBC; and,

-    B. Medica;

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

  •    a communication dated July 10, 2026, from S. Allen and J. Gaudet, MHBC; 

  •    a communication dated July 4, 2026, from V. Smith, Downtown London;

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 P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Stevenson

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by S. Stevenson

Seconded by P. Cuddy

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.8   1454 Fanshawe Park Road East - Block 2 - 39T-26502/OZ-25055

2026-07-14 (3.8) Staff Report - 1454 Fanshawe Park Road East (Block 2) - OZ-26055

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Drewlo Holdings Inc. (Drewlo) relating to 1454 Fanshawe Park Road East – Block 2 (Draft Plan of Subdivision):

a)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated July 14, 2026, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 21, 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 Shopping Area Place Type TO a Neighbourhoods Place Type and AMEND Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas to ADD a Specific Policy to the Neighbourhoods Place Type;

b)    the revised attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 21, 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 Community Shopping Area (h-8CSA5) Zone TO a Residential R6 Special Provision (R6-5()) and Residential R6 Special Provision (R6-5(**)) Zone;

c)    the Subdivision Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following issues through the subdivision approval process:

i)    adding a park block within the Draft Plan of Subdivision to include a dedicated, publicly accessible parkland block or a cash in lieu contribution proportionate to the density of the development; and,

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

i)    prohibit front or exterior side yard parking to minimize the visual exposure of parking areas to the street; 

ii)    ensure the apartment building entrance(s) oriented towards a public street are useable for future residents and are designed to appear as an alternative principal entrance; 

iii)    require the inclusion of the appropriate warning clause(s) in all Development Agreements and agreements of purchase and sale or lease within 300 metres of an aggregate resource area; 

iv)    permit commercial uses on the ground floor of apartment buildings; and 

v)    provide landscaped buffers to improve the transition between the existing and proposed developments;

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

-    C. O’Brien, Drewlo Holdings Inc.;

-    S. Gurushanta;

-    L. D’Souza; 

-    I. McIntyre; 

-    E. Windel; 

-    S. Young; 

-    D. Marshal; 

-    O. Sangoyale; and, 

-    P. Chaturvedi;

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

  •    a communication dated July 6, 2026, from C. O’Brien, Drewlo Holdings Inc.; 

  •    a communication dated July 6, 2026; from S. Gurushanta; 

  •    a communication dated July 10, 2026, from S. Young;

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

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

  •    the recommended amendments conform with The London Plan; and, 

  •    the recommended amendments would permit an appropriate form of development at a scale and intensity that would provide a smooth transition to its surrounding context.

it being further noted, Block 2 from the Draft Plan of Subdivision (39T-26502) is being advanced ahead of the remainder of the subdivision in a separate report, as these units are intended to support the City’s Housing Accelerator Funding building permit targets, which must be achieved by September 7, 2026;

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.

Additional Votes:

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 of Drewlo Holdings Inc. (Drewlo) relating to 1454 Fanshawe Park Road East – Block 2 (Draft Plan of Subdivision):

a)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated July 14, 2026, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 21, 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 Shopping Area Place Type TO a Neighbourhoods Place Type and AMEND Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas to ADD a Specific Policy to the Neighbourhoods Place Type; 

b)    the revised proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 21, 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 Community Shopping Area (h-8CSA5) Zone TO a Residential R6 Special Provision (R6-5()) and Residential R6 Special Provision (R6-5(**)) Zone; 

c)    the Subdivision Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following issues through the subdivision approval process: 

i)    adding a park block within the first phase of the Draft Plan of Subdivision with a minimum area of 0.523 hectares located in Block 4 of the draft plan of subdivision; and,

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

i)    prohibit front or exterior side yard parking to minimize the visual exposure of parking areas to the street; 

ii)    ensure the apartment building entrance(s) oriented towards a public street are useable for future residents and are designed to appear as an alternative principal entrance; 

iii)    require the inclusion of the appropriate warning clause(s) in all Development Agreements and agreements of purchase and sale or lease within 300 metres of an aggregate resource area; 

iv)    permit commercial uses on the ground floor of apartment buildings; and 

v)    provide landscaped buffers to improve the transition between the existing and proposed developments; 

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

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

  •    the recommended amendments conform with The London Plan; and, 

  •    the recommended amendments would permit an appropriate form of development at a scale and intensity that would provide a smooth transition to its surrounding context.

it being further noted, Block 2 from the Draft Plan of Subdivision (39T-26502) is being advanced ahead of the remainder of the subdivision in a separate report, as these units are intended to support the City’s Housing Accelerator Funding building permit targets, which must be achieved by September 7, 2026.

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

That the motion BE AMENDED in part c) i) that reads as follows:

i)    adding a park block within the Draft Plan of Subdivision to include a dedicated, publicly accessible parkland block or a cash in lieu contribution proportionate to the density of the development;

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Hillier

That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (4 to 1)

Moved by S. Stevenson

Seconded by P. Cuddy

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by S. Stevenson

Seconded by P. Cuddy

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by S. Stevenson

Seconded by S. Hillier

That the Committee recess at this time, for 10 minutes.

Motion Passed (4 to 1)

The Committee recesses at 5:00 PM and reconvenes at 5:11 PM.

4.   Items for Direction

None.

5.   Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

6.   Adjournment

Moved by S. Stevenson

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.

Motion Passed

The meeting adjourned at 5:51 PM.