August 11, 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. Stevenson

That Items 2.2 to 2.3 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

2.2   Building Services Report - Q2 2026

2026-08-11 (2.2) Staff Report - Quarterly Building Division Report Q2 2026

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Stevenson

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated July 22, 2026, related to the Building Services Report – Quarter 2 2026, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

2.3   Quarterly Heritage Report - Q2 2026

2026-08-11 (2.3) Staff Report - Heritage Report Q2

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Stevenson

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated July 22, 2026, related to the Quarterly Heritage Report – Quarter 2 2026, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

2.1   Addition to the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan - Dollars to Doors Variable Affordability Program Guidelines

2026-08-11 (2.1) Amendment to the AHCIP Dollars to Doors Program Guidelines

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Stevenson

That the staff report dated August 11, 2026, related to Addition to the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan - Dollars to Doors Variable Affordability Program Guidelines BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee to align with the Federal CMHC MLI Select definition of affordability, which sets rent at 30% of median renter income for a 10-year commitment;

it being noted that the communication from I. Meddoui, Westdell Development Corporation, with respect to this matter, was received.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.   Scheduled Items

3.1   7th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning

2026-07-16 CACP Report

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 7th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning, from the meeting held on July 16, 2026:

a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated July 16, 2026, related to the Designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for the Heritage Listed Property at 255 Delacourt Road:

i)    that the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with recommendations for implementation of a Heritage Property Tax Relief Program, including associated budget impacts for Part IV designated Heritage properties, noting the program would need to be considered as part of the 2027-2031 Strategic Plan and 2028-2031 Multi-Year Budget process;

it being noted that the CACP supports additional support for heritage property owners;

b)         the City Clerk BE REQUESTED to revise the Community Advisory Committee on Planning (CACP) Terms of Reference to include that all votes at CACP meetings be recorded votes; and,

d)         clauses 1.1, 3.1 to 3.3, 4.1, 5.1, 5.1 a) and 5.3 BE RECEIVED;

it being noted that the communication from Councillor A. Hopkins, related to the above-noted part a) i), was received;

it being further noted that the verbal delegation from J.M. Metrailler, Chair, CACP, related to this matter, was received.

Additional Votes:

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 7th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning, from the meeting held on July 16, 2026:

a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated July 16, 2026, related to the Designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for the Heritage Listed Property at 255 Delacourt Road:

i) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to explore and report back on tax and other financial incentives or programs for all heritage designated properties;

it being noted that the CACP supports additional support for heritage property owners;

b)         the City Clerk BE REQUESTED to revise the Community Advisory Committee on Planning (CACP) Terms of Reference to include that all votes at CACP meetings be recorded votes; and,

d)         clauses 1.1, 3.1 to 3.3, 4.1, 5.1, 5.1 a) and 5.3 BE RECEIVED;

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That the motion BE AMENDED to part a) i) to read as follows:

that the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with recommendations for implementation of a Heritage Property Tax Relief Program, including associated budget impacts for Part IV designated Heritage properties, noting the program would need to be considered as part of the 2027-2031 Strategic Plan and 2028-2031 Multi-Year Budget process.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.2   1887, 2005, 2065 Kilally Road - O-26064

2026-08-11 (3.2) Staff Report - 1887 2005 2065 Kilally Road - O-26064

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Stevenson

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 1887, 2005, and 2065 Kilally Road:

a)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated August 11, 2026, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 25, 2026, to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), to:

i) amend Map 3 – Street Classifications to REALIGN the Neighbourhood Connector street classifications on the subject lands; and,

ii) amend Map 4 – Active Mobility Network to ADD Cycling and Walking Routes along the realigned Neighbourhood Connectors east of Sandford Street and south of Kilally Road;

b)    that the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to:

i) work with Drewlo Holdings Inc. to facilitate the advanced dedication of the northern portion of the realigned north-south Neighbourhood Connector (between Kilally Road and the planned east-west Neighbourhood Connector south of Kilally Road and east of Sandford Street) at no cost to the City as part of a future subdivision; and,

ii) identify the northern portion of the realigned north-south Neighbourhood Connector as a Strategic Link road project through the 2028 Development Charges Background Study, with all eligible design and construction costs to be reimbursed in accordance with the Strategic Link Program;

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

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

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

  •    the recommended amendment is consistent with The London Plan’s intent in accommodating for future residential development while protecting the integrity of natural heritage features; and, 

  •    aligns with The London Plan’s values of collaboration by working with interested parties to achieve our planning goals.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by S. Stevenson

Seconded by P. Cuddy

Motion to open public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Stevenson

Motion to close public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.3   3080 and 3514 Bostwick Road, 1875 Wharncliffe Road South, and 3341 Wonderland Road South - OZ-26066

2026-08-11 (3.3) Staff Report - 3080 3514 Bostwick 1875 Wharncliffe 3341 Wonderland - OZ-26066

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of MHBC Planning Ltd. relating to the property located at 3080 and 3514 Bostwick Road, 1875 Wharncliffe Road South, and 3341 Wonderland Road South:

a)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated August 11, 2026, as Appendix “A” BE APPROVED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 25, 2026, to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), to:

i) REVISE Environmental Policies of The London Plan to ADD a new Special Policy Area which permits modification to flood plain lands (balanced cut-fill) where certain criteria has been met;

ii) Revise the Neighbourhoods Place Type Policies of The London Plan to ADD Site Specific Policies to permit the proposed medium and high density residential and mixed-use blocks; 

iii) REVISE Map 1 – Place Types of The London Plan to change the place types on the subject lands FROM a Neighbourhoods Place Type, Green Space Place Type, and Environmental Review Place Type TO a Neighbourhoods Place Type and Green Space Place Type;

iv) REVISE Map 3 – Street Classifications of The London Plan to change the street classifications on the subject lands by ADDING a Neighbourhood Connector, and REVISING the existing Neighbourhood Connectors and Civic Boulevard;

v) REVISE Map 4 – Active Mobility Network of The London Plan to change the street classifications on the subject lands by ADDING new and REVISING the existing Cycling and Walking Routes;

vi) REVISE Map 5 – Natural Heritage of The London Plan to ADD wetlands and significant woodlands, REVISE existing significant woodlands and significant valleylands, and REMOVE unevaluated wetlands and unevaluated vegetation patches;

vii) REVISE Map 6 – Hazards and Natural Resources of The London Plan to and ADD a new Special Policy Area;

viii) REVISE Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas of The London Plan and ADD a new Specific Policy Area;

ix) REVISE Schedules 4 and 8 of the Southwest Area Secondary Plan to redesignate the subject lands FROM Low Density Residential, Medium Density Residential, Open Space and Environmental Review TO Low Density Residential, Medium Density Residential, High Density Residential, and Open Space and Environmental Review to align with the block layout, and road configuration within the applicant’s proposed Draft

Plan of Subdivision; and, 

x) AMEND the Southwest Area Secondary Plan by DELETING the specific policies of the High Density Residential and Medium Density Residential policies in the Bostwick Residential Neighbourhood for 1875 Wharncliffe Road South and ADDING a site-specific policy to the Bostwick Residential Neighbourhood to permit the maximum heights and maximum densities and proposed uses for 3080 and 3514 Bostwick Road, 1875 Wharncliffe Road, and 3341 Wonderland Road South;

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 August 25, 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 an Urban Reserve (UR4) Zone, Urban Reserve Special Provision (UR4(12)) Zone, Urban Reserve /Temporary (UR4/T-52) Zone, Open Space (OS4) Zone, Environmental Review (ER) Zone, and a Holding Light Industrial Special Provision (h-108LI8(6)) Zone TO a Holding Residential R2 Special Provision (h-8-R2-1()) Zone, Holding Residential R2 Special Provision (h-8-h-()-R2-1()) Zone, Holding Residential R2/R4 Special Provision (h-8-R2-1()/R4-6()) Zone, Holding Residential R6/R8 Special Provision (h-8-R8-4()/R6-5()) Zone, Holding Residential R6/R8 Special Provision (h-8-h-()-R8-4()/R6-5()) Zone, Holding Residential R6/R9 Special Provision (h-8-R9 4()-H32-D120/R6-5()) Zone, Holding Residential R6/R9 Special Provision (h-8-h-()-R9-4()-H32-D120/R6-5()) Zone, Holding Residential R6/R9 Special Provision (h-8-R9-7()-H56-D320/R6-5()) Zone, Holding Residential R6/R9 Special Provision (h-8-h-()-R9-7()-H56-D320/R6-5()) Zone, Holding Residential R6/R9 Special Provision (h-8-h-(_)-R9-7()-H63-D320/R6-5(_)) Zone, Open Space (OS1) Zone, Open Space (OS5) Zone, Open Space Special Provision (OS5(5)) Zone and amend Section 3.8 to add a new holding provision; and,

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

i) orient principal building entrances to the intersection or frontage of the highest order street along which the block is located;

ii) screen any surface parking from the street by buildings or an all-season landscape buffer; and, 

iii) implement bird friendly design features for all tall buildings close to significant natural heritage features; 

d)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consider the provision of enhanced transit service in this area as part of the next update of the Master of Mobility Plan;

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

  •    a communication dated August 7, 2026, from C. Kulchycki, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.; 

  •    a communication dated August 7, 2026, from M. Campbell, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.; 

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

-    S. Allen, MHBC Planning Urban Design & Landscape Architecture; 

-    M. Campbell, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.; and, 

-    C. Kulchycki, 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;

  •     the recommended amendment conforms to The London Plan;

  •     the recommended amendment conforms to the Southwest Secondary Area Plan; 

  •     the recommended amendment will permit development that is considered appropriate and compatible with the existing and future land uses surrounding the subject lands; and, 

  •     the recommended zoning will support the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and facilitate an appropriate form, height, and mix of residential development in conformity with The London Plan and the Southwest Area Secondary Plan, as amended;

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. Stevenson

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of MHBC Planning Ltd. relating to the property located at 3080 and 3514 Bostwick Road, 1875 Wharncliffe Road South, and 3341 Wonderland Road South:

a)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated August 11, 2026, as Appendix “A” BE APPROVED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 25, 2026, to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), to:

i) REVISE Environmental Policies of The London Plan to ADD a new Special Policy Area which permits modification to flood plain lands (balanced cut-fill) where certain criteria has been met;

ii) Revise the Neighbourhoods Place Type Policies of The London Plan to ADD Site Specific Policies to permit the proposed medium and high density residential and mixed-use blocks; 

iii) REVISE Map 1 – Place Types of The London Plan to change the place types on the subject lands FROM a Neighbourhoods Place Type, Green Space Place Type, and Environmental Review Place Type TO a Neighbourhoods Place Type and Green Space Place Type;

iv) REVISE Map 3 – Street Classifications of The London Plan to change the street classifications on the subject lands by ADDING a Neighbourhood Connector, and REVISING the existing Neighbourhood Connectors and Civic Boulevard;

v) REVISE Map 4 – Active Mobility Network of The London Plan to change the street classifications on the subject lands by ADDING new and REVISING the existing Cycling and Walking Routes;

vi) REVISE Map 5 – Natural Heritage of The London Plan to ADD wetlands and significant woodlands, REVISE existing significant woodlands and significant valleylands, and REMOVE unevaluated wetlands and unevaluated vegetation patches;

vii) REVISE Map 6 – Hazards and Natural Resources of The London Plan to and ADD a new Special Policy Area;

viii) REVISE Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas of The London Plan and ADD a new Specific Policy Area;

ix) REVISE Schedules 4 and 8 of the Southwest Area Secondary Plan to redesignate the subject lands FROM Low Density Residential, Medium Density Residential, Open Space and Environmental Review TO Low Density Residential, Medium Density Residential, High Density Residential, and Open Space and Environmental Review to align with the block layout, and road configuration within the applicant’s proposed Draft

Plan of Subdivision; and, 

x) AMEND the Southwest Area Secondary Plan by DELETING the specific policies of the High Density Residential and Medium Density Residential policies in the Bostwick Residential Neighbourhood for 1875 Wharncliffe Road South and ADDING a site-specific policy to the Bostwick Residential Neighbourhood to permit the maximum heights and maximum densities and proposed uses for 3080 and 3514 Bostwick Road, 1875 Wharncliffe Road, and 3341 Wonderland Road South;

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 August 25, 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 an Urban Reserve (UR4) Zone, Urban Reserve Special Provision (UR4(12)) Zone, Urban Reserve /Temporary (UR4/T-52) Zone, Open Space (OS4) Zone, Environmental Review (ER) Zone, and a Holding Light Industrial Special Provision (h-108LI8(6)) Zone TO a Holding Residential R2 Special Provision (h-8-R2-1()) Zone, Holding Residential R2 Special Provision (h-8-h-()-R2-1()) Zone, Holding Residential R2/R4 Special Provision (h-8-R2-1()/R4-6()) Zone, Holding Residential R6/R8 Special Provision (h-8-R8-4()/R6-5()) Zone, Holding Residential R6/R8 Special Provision (h-8-h-()-R8-4()/R6-5()) Zone, Holding Residential R6/R9 Special Provision (h-8-R9 4()-H32-D120/R6-5()) Zone, Holding Residential R6/R9 Special Provision (h-8-h-()-R9-4()-H32-D120/R6-5()) Zone, Holding Residential R6/R9 Special Provision (h-8-R9-7()-H56-D320/R6-5()) Zone, Holding Residential R6/R9 Special Provision (h-8-h-()-R9-7()-H56-D320/R6-5()) Zone, Holding Residential R6/R9 Special Provision (h-8-h-(_)-R9-7()-H63-D320/R6-5(_)) Zone, Open Space (OS1) Zone, Open Space (OS5) Zone, Open Space Special Provision (OS5(5)) Zone and amend Section 3.8 to add a new holding provision; and,

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

i) orient principal building entrances to the intersection or frontage of the highest order street along which the block is located;

ii) screen any surface parking from the street by buildings or an all-season landscape buffer; and, 

iii) implement bird friendly design features for all tall buildings close to significant natural heritage features; 

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;

  •     the recommended amendment conforms to The London Plan;

  •     the recommended amendment conforms to the Southwest Secondary Area Plan; 

  •     the recommended amendment will permit development that is considered appropriate and compatible with the existing and future land uses surrounding the subject lands; and, 

  •     the recommended zoning will support the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and facilitate an appropriate form, height, and mix of residential development in conformity with The London Plan and the Southwest Area Secondary Plan, as amended.

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Stevenson

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

d)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consider the provision of enhanced transit service in this area as part of the next update of the Master of Mobility Plan.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Stevenson

That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Stevenson

Motion to open public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by S. Stevenson

Seconded by P. Cuddy

Motion to close public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.4   150-152 Kent Street - Z-26072

2026-08-11 (3.4) Staff Report - 150-152 Kent Street - Z-26072

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Stevenson

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Farhi Hold Corp. c/o Shmuel Farhi (c/o Strik Baldinelli Moniz Ltd.) relating to the property located at 150-152 Kent Street, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated August 11, 2026, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 25, 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 R9/Restricted Office Special Provision (R9-7H24/RO3(1)) Zone, TO a Residential R5 Special Provision/Residential R9/Restricted Office Special Provision (R5-7(_)/R9-7H-24/RO3(1)) Zone;

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

-    S. Condin, Strik Baldinelli Moniz Ltd.; 

-    A.M. Valastro;

-    D. Kuehr; 

-    C. Beans; and, 

-    M. Moussa;

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, the Talbot Mixed-Use Area policies, and the Neighbourhoods Place Type policies; and,

  •    the recommended amendment would permit residential intensification that is appropriate for 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 P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Stevenson

Motion to open public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (4 to 0)

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Stevenson

Motion to close public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.5   725 Notre Dame Drive - Z-26073

2026-08-11 (3.5) Staff Report - 725 Notre Dame Drive - Z-26073

Moved by S. Hillier

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That the application dated August 11, 2026, from Wastell Homes related to the property at 725 Notre Dame Drive BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee to allow the applicant to hold a meeting for further consultation with the public; 

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

  •    a communication dated August 10, 2026, from L. Ward;

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

-    J. Novic, Wastell Homes; 

-    B. Senkevics, Monteith Brown Planning Consultants Ltd;

-    L. Ward; 

-    D. Vanderbrinken;

-    D. Stegelman; and, 

-    A.M. Valastro; 

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. Stevenson

Seconded by P. Cuddy

Motion to open public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Stevenson

Motion to close public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.6   1047-1055 Dearness Drive - OZ-26063

2026-08-11 (3.6) Staff Report - 1047-1055 Dearness Drive - OZ-26063

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of CSM Dev Corp. (c/o Siv-ik Planning & Design Inc.) relating to the property located at 1047 & 1055 Dearness Drive:

a)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated August 11, 2026, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 25, 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 August 25, 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 R9 Special Provision Bonus (R9-1(3)H19B-79) Zone TO a Residential R9 Special Provision (R9-7(_)*H46) Zone;

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

i)    provide adequate all-season landscape buffers along the northerly property line to mitigate potential impacts on adjacent single-detached lots; and

ii)    clearly define the common outdoor amenity space, with appropriate landscaping and design treatments to provide safe separation from the adjacent parking area and underground parking ramp, while providing a safe and accessible pedestrian connection to the building;

iii)    a privacy fence be constructed along the north boundary to ensure additional privacy for the neighbours;

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

  •    a communication dated August 8, 2026, from L. Sooley, Siv-ik Planning and Design;

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

-    J. Smolarek, Siv-ik Planning and Design Inc.; 

-    B. Orch;

-    D. Barkman; and, 

-    N. Burke;

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 is 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.

Additional Votes:

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 CSM Dev Corp. (c/o Siv-ik Planning & Design Inc.) relating to the property located at 1047 & 1055 Dearness Drive:

a)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated August 11, 2026, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 25, 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 August 25, 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 R9 Special Provision Bonus (R9-1(3)H19B-79) Zone TO a Residential R9 Special Provision (R9-7(_)*H46) Zone;

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

i)    provide adequate all-season landscape buffers along the northerly property line to mitigate potential impacts on adjacent single-detached lots; and

ii)    clearly define the common outdoor amenity space, with appropriate landscaping and design treatments to provide safe separation from the adjacent parking area and underground parking ramp, while providing a safe and accessible pedestrian connection to the building;

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 is appropriate for the site and surrounding context.

Moved by S. Stevenson

Seconded by P. Cuddy

that the motion BE AMENDED in part c) to add a new part that reads as follows:

iii)    a privacy fence be constructed along the north boundary to ensure additional privacy for the neighbours.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (3 to 2)

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Stevenson

Motion to open public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Stevenson

Motion to close public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

4.   Items for Direction

4.1   Councillor S. Franke - Temporary Accommodation Commitments

2026-08-11 (4.1) Councillor S. Franke - Temporary Accomodation Commitments

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review and report back to the Planning and Environment Committee to be held on September 9, 2026, related to the Temporary Accommodation Commitments for the residents at 145 Base Line Road West, including:

a)    the status of the temporary accommodation commitments associated with the redevelopment of 145 Base Line Road West;

b)     whether the applicant has satisfied all applicable conditions and representations made through the planning and site plan approval processes; and,

c)    what authority, if any, the City of London has to ensure compliance with commitments related to tenant accommodation that informed Council’s decision-making; 

it being noted that the verbal delegation from K. Pagniello, Neighbourhood Legal Services, related to this matter, was received.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by S. Stevenson

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That the delegation request from K. Pagniello, Neighbourhood Legal Services, as appended to the added agenda, be heard at this time.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

5.   Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

6.   Confidential

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Lewis

That Committee rise and go into Committee, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following:

a matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers or employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation with respect to an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

That Committee convenes In Closed Session, from 3:22 PM to 3:46 PM.

6.1   Litigation/Potential Litigation/Matters Before Administrative Tribunals

7.   Adjournment

Moved by S. Stevenson

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.

Motion Passed

The meeting adjourned at 3:49PM.