September 29, 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 and 2.3, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (4 to 0)

2.1   Ontario Building Faster Fund: 2026 Update

2026-09-29 (2.1) Staff Report - Ontario Building Faster Fund 2026 Investment Plan

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 September 29, 2026, related to the Ontario Building Faster Fund: Investment Plan Update, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

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

2026-09-29 (2.3) Staff Report - 242 Huron Street

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 staff report dated September 29, 2026, related to the heritage listed property at 242 Huron Street:

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 242 Huron Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest for the reasons outlined in the above-noted staff report as Appendix E; 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 242 Huron Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest for the reasons outlined in the above-noted staff report as Appendix E, 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

2.2   Designation Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for the Heritage Listed Property at 415 Base Line Road East

2026-09-29 (2.2) Staff Report - 415 Base Line Road East

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

That notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the staff report dated September 29, 2026, related to the Designation Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for the Heritage Listed Property at 415 Base Line Road East 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 September 23, 2026, from S. and N. Autio; 

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

Motion Passed (3 to 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

That the delegation request from S. Autio, as appended to the Agenda, to be heard at this time.

Motion Passed (3 to 0)

2.4   Designation Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for the Heritage Listed Property at 2457 Main Street

2026-09-29 (2.4) Staff Report - 2457 Main Street

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

That notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the staff report dated September 29, 2026, related to the Designation Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for the Heritage Listed Property at 2457 Main Street BE RECEIVED for information and no further action be taken;

it being noted that the delegation request from Z. Haji, with respect to this matter, was received.

Motion Passed (3 to 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

That the delegation request from Z. Haji, as appended to the Agenda, to be heard at this time.

Motion Passed (3 to 0)

2.5   Designation Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for the Heritage Listed Property at 11 Wellington Crescent

2026-09-29 (2.5) Staff Report - 11 Wellington Crescent

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 staff report dated September 29, 2026, related to the heritage listed property at 11 Wellington Crescent:

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 11 Wellington Crescent to be of cultural heritage value or interest for the reasons outlined in the above-noted staff report as Appendix E; 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 11 Wellington Crescent to be of cultural heritage value or interest for the reasons outlined in the above-noted staff report as Appendix E, 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; 

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

-    a communication dated September 27, 2026, from A. and A. Porzecanski.

Motion Passed (2 to 1)

3.   Scheduled Items

3.1   Demolition Request by the Corporation of the City of London for the Heritage Designated Property - 100 Stanley Street

2026-09-29 (3.1) Staff Report - 100 Stanley Street (KG)

FINAL 100 Stanley Street - Appendix D6 Commemoration Plan (November 2023)_AODA

FINAL 100 Stanley Street -Appendix D7 Documentation (March 2020)_AODA

FINAL 100 Stanley Street - Appendix D8 CA-WSP-18M-01375-00 100 Stanley Road HIA_Memo_ 18 Sep 2026_AODA Signed

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That the request for demolition of the heritage designated property at 100 Stanley Street, BE APPROVED; 

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

-    a memorandum dated September 1, 2026, from D. MacRae, Director, Transportation and Mobility and S. Grady, Division Manager, Transportation Planning and Design;

-    a communication dated September 27, 2026, from B. McQuaid; 

-    a communication dated September 24, 2026, from S. Bentley; 

-    a communication dated September 23, 2026, from M. Whalley; and, 

-    a communication dated September 22, 2026, from J. Grainger; 

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

-    B. McQuaid;

-    S. Bentley;

-    N. Finlayson; and, 

-    S. Jegmanice;

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 public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (4 to 0)

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

Motion to close public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (4 to 0)

3.2   3680 and 3700 Colonel Talbot Road (Sunset Creek) - OZ-26096

2026-09-29 (3.2) Staff Report - 3680 and 3700 Colonel Talbot Road (Sunset Creek)

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

That the application dated September 29, 2026, from York Developments related to the property at 3680 and 3700 Colonel Talbot Road, 3645 Bostwick Road and 6985, 6595 and 6555 Royal Magnolia Avenue BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee to allow the applicant additional time to continue to work with the Civic Administration regarding their concerns; 

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

-    a communication dated September 25, 2026, from A. Soufan, York Developments; 

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

-    S. Allen, MHBC Planning Urban Design;

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 public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (4 to 0)

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Lewis

Motion to close public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (4 to 0)

3.3   1944 Bradley Avenue - Z-26095

2026-09-29 (3.3) Staff Report - 1944 Bradley Avenue

Moved by S. Hillier

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 Elite Bradley Development Inc. (c/o Weston Consulting) relating to the property located at 1944 Bradley Avenue:

a)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated September 29, 2026, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 14, 2026, to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), to AMEND Map 1 – Place Types to adjust the boundaries of the existing Neighbourhoods Place Type and Green Space Place Type; and,

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 October 14, 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 a portion of the subject lands FROM an Open Space (OS5) Zone TO a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h-108R1-3(26)) Zone and to change a portion of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h-108R1-3(26)) Zone TO an Open Space (OS5) Zone;

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

-    E. Grassia, Weston Consulting;

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, which promote densities that efficiently use land, resources, and infrastructure, and neighbourhoods that foster social interaction, facilitate active transportation and community connectivity;

  •   the recommended amendments conform to the policies of The London Plan, including, but not limited to, the Neighbourhoods Place Type, and City Design chapters, and the City Building, Environmental, and Our Tools parts of the Plan, and all other applicable policies of The London Plan;

  •   the recommended amendments are appropriate and compatible with existing and future land uses surrounding the subject lands; and,

  •   the recommended zoning will support the previously approved Draft Plan of Subdivision and facilitate an appropriate form, height, and mix of residential development in conformity with The London 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.

Motion Passed (4 to 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

Motion to open public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (4 to 0)

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

Motion to close public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (4 to 0)

3.4   954 Gainsborough Road - Z-26089

2026-09-29 (3.4) Staff Report - 954 Gainsborough Road

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

That the application dated September 29, 2026, from  Royal Premier Homes, care of Zelinka Priamo Ltd. related to the property located at 954 Gainsborough Road BE REFERRED to December 1, 2026, meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee to allow the applicant additional time to continue to work with the Civic Administration regarding their concerns; 

it being noted that the applicant has provided written confirmation that they will not file an appeal under subsection 34(11) of the Planning Act on the grounds of non-decision; 

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

-    a communication dated September 25, 2026, from K. Crowley, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.; 

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

-    K. Crowley, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.; 

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 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

Motion to open public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (3 to 0)

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

Motion to close public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (3 to 0)

3.5   2004 Hamilton Road - OZ-26077

2026-09-29 (3.5) Staff Report - 2004 Hamilton Road

Moved by S. Hillier

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That the application dated September 29, 2026, from MHBC Planning related to the property at 2004 Hamilton Road BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee to allow the applicant additional time to continue to work with the Civic Administration regarding their concerns; 

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

-    a communication dated September 24, 2026, from J. Gaudet, MHBC Planning Urban Design; and, 

-    a communication dated September 24, 2206, from L. Claro;  

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 Planning Urban Design;

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 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

Motion to open public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (3 to 0)

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

Motion to close public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (3 to 0)

3.6   57-75 Wellington Road & 68 High Street - OZ-26078

2026-09-29 (3.6) Staff Report - 57-75 Wellington Road and 68 High Street

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 staff report dated September 29, 2026, related to the application of Foundation Development Fund I LP (c/o Nemanic Law PC) related to the property located at 57-75 Wellington Road and 68 High Street, the request to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R3/holding Transit Station Area (R3-2/h-13*TSA1) Zone TO a Transit Station Area Special Provision (TSA1(_)) Zone, BE REFUSED for the following reasons:

i) the requested amendment is not consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024;

ii) the requested amendment is not in conformity with The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions, City Building policies, the Rapid Transit Corridors Place Type policies, and the Our Tools policies;

iii) the requested amendment proposes a scale and intensity of development that is not appropriate within the surrounding context;

iv) the requested amendment does not account for the future required road widening dedication along Wellington Road, thereby affecting staff’s ability to sufficiently evaluate the functionality of the proposed development and its potential impacts on adjacent properties;

v) the requested amendment constitutes over-intensification of the subject lands, which cannot appropriately accommodate the proposed scale and intensity of development and does not incorporate sufficient mitigation measures to address potential adverse impacts; and,

vi) the requested amendment facilitates a form of development and over-intensification that could undermine the future developability of adjacent properties within the Wellington Gateway Corridor;

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

-    a communication dated September 16, 2026, from P. Kukadia;

-    a communication dated September 18, 2026, from A. Lawrence;

-    a communication dated September 2026, from M. Nemanic, Michael Nemanic Law;

-    a communication dated September 24, 2026, from B. Bailey; 

-    a communication dated September 26, 2026, from H. Sheikh; 

-    a communication dated September 23, 2026, from J. Herbert; 

-    a communication dated September 25, 2026, from J. McCall; 

-    a communication dated September 27, 2026, from K. Goldhawk; 

  •    a communication dated September 27, 2026, from M. Faronov; 

  •    a communication dated September 25, 2026, from S. Kakaletris, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.;

  •    a communication dated September 25, 2026, from T. Williams; 

  •    a communication dated September 26, 2026, from A.C. Aslan;

  •    a communication dated September 25, 2026, from J. Baytor; 

  •    a communication dated September 26, 2026, from J. Turpin; 

  •    a communication dated September 25, 2026, from K. Barnes; 

  •    a communication dated September 24, 2026, from L. Claro; 

  •    a communication dated September 25, 2026, from L. Merrifield; 

  •    a communication dated September 25, 2026, from P. Jevnikar; and, 

  •    a communication dated September 24, 2026, from P. Kukadia; 

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

  •    M. Nemanic, Michael Nemanic Law;

-    J. Wybo, Foundation Capital;

-    P. Cacadia; 

-    P. Clancy; 

-    S. Jegmanice; and, 

-    R. Borg;

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 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

Motion to open public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (3 to 0)

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

Motion to close public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (3 to 0)

3.7   60-68 High Street - OZ-26079

2026-09-29 (3.7) Staff Report - 60-68 High Street

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 staff report dated September 29, 2026, related to the application of Foundation Development Fund II LP (c/o Nemanic Law PC) related to the properties located at 60-68 High Street:

a)    the request to amend the Official Plan, The London Plan, by ADDING a new policy to the Specific Policies for the Rapid Transit Corridors Place Type and by ADDING the lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of the Official Plan, BE REFUSED for the following reasons:

i) the requested amendment is not consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024;

ii) the requested amendment does not satisfy the criteria for adoption of Specific Area Policies, including, but not limited to, having an adverse impact on the integrity of the place type policies, and not being sufficiently unique or distinctive to justify an exception such that it would not potentially set a precedent for similar requests on properties in the area; and,

iii) the requested amendment does not facilitate an appropriate form of development that addresses compatibility concerns with the surrounding neighbourhood context;

b)    the request to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R3/holding Transit Station Area (R3-2/h-13*TSA1) Zone TO a Transit Station Area Special Provision (TSA1(_)) Zone, BE REFUSED for the following reasons:

i) the requested amendment is not consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024;

ii) the requested amendment is not in conformity with The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), including but not limited to the Key Directions, City Building policies, the Rapid Transit Corridor Place Type policies, and the Our Tools policies;

iii) the requested amendment proposes a scale and intensity of development that is not appropriate within the surrounding context;

iv) the requested amendment constitutes over-intensification of the subject lands, which cannot appropriately accommodate the proposed scale and intensity of development and does not incorporate sufficient mitigation measures to address potential adverse impacts; and,

v) the requested amendment facilitates a form of development and over-intensification that could undermine the future developability of adjacent properties within the Wellington Gateway Corridor

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

Motion Passed (3 to 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Lehman

Motion to open public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (3 to 0)

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

Motion to close public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (3 to 0)

3.8   649 Colborne Street - OZ-26093

2026-09-29 (3.8) Staff Report - 649 Colborne Street

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 SWOT Management Inc. relating to the property located at 649 Colborne Street:

a)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated September 29, 2026, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 14, 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; and,

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 October 14, 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 part (a) above, BY AMENDING the Restricted Office Special Provision (RO2(15)) Zone;

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

-    a communication dated September 24, 2026, from L. Claro; 

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

-    C. Herwin;

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 amendment would permit a range of complementary uses within the existing building that are appropriate for the site and with the 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 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by S. Hillier

Seconded by P. Cuddy

Motion to open public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (3 to 0)

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

Motion to close public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (3 to 0)

3.9   602 Piccadilly St - BP-26098

2026-09-29 (3.9) Staff Report - 602 Piccadilly Street

Moved by S. Hillier

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 September 29, 2026, related to the application of Exclusive Rental (c/o Karen Labelle) relating to the property located at 602 Piccadilly Street, the Residential Boulevard Parking Agreement BE CONDITIONALLY APPROVED, subject to the conditions as appended to the staff report dated September 29, 2026, as Appendix “A”, at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 14, 2026;

it being noted that, that the above noted Residential Boulevard Parking Agreement is being recommended as it satisfies the criteria for consideration of exceptions as outlined Section 4.2.2 of the Residential Front Yard and Boulevard Parking Policy (By-law No. CPOL. -223-475):

  • none of the parking area alternatives described in Section 4.2.1 of the Residential Front Yard and Boulevard Parking Policy are available;

  • the parking area exception conforms to the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan policies and Zoning By-law regulations;

  • the parking area exception is generally in compliance with the purpose and intent of the Streets By-law; and,

  • the parking area is generally in keeping with the scale and form of parking on surrounding properties and will have minimal negative impact on existing vegetation and/or municipal services;

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

-    K. Labelle; and,

-    N. McInnis;

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 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

Motion to open public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (3 to 0)

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

Motion to close public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (3 to 0)

3.10   2206 Bradley Avenue - OZ-26085

2026-09-29 (3.10) Staff Report - 2206 Bradley Avenue

Moved by S. Hillier

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 Jaymie & Michelle Crook (c/o Siv-ik Planning and Design Inc.) relating to the property located at 2206 Bradley Avenue:

a)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated September 29, 2026, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 14, 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 Farmland 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 October 14, 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 Agricultural (AG1) Zone TO an Agricultural Special Provision (AG1(_)) Zone, Environmental Review (ER) Zone, and Open Space Special Provision (OS5(5)) Zone;

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.;

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, City Building policies, the Farmland Place Type policies, and the Our Tools policies; and,

  •  the recommended amendments would facilitate the inclusion of complementary uses in association with a kennel;

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 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

Motion to open public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (3 to 0)

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

Motion to close public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (3 to 0)

3.11   444 York Street & 330 Burwell Street - Z-26088

2026-09-29 (3.11) Staff Report - 444 York Street and 330 Burwell Street

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 1000725093 Ontario Inc. relating to the properties located at 444 York Street & 330 Burwell Street, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated September 29, 2026, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 14, 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 Restricted Service Commercial (RSC2/RSC4) Zone, TO a Restricted Service Commercial/Residential R6 Special Provision (RSC2/RSC4/R6-5( )) Zone;

IT BEING NOTED TO THE APPLICANT, that the following comments have been received from CN Rail:

i) a warning clause be inserted on land title, in all development agreements, offers to purchase, and agreements of Purchase and Sale or Lease of each dwelling unit;

ii) the owner shall through restrictive covenants to be registered on title and all agreements of purchase and sale or lease provide notice to the public that the noise and vibration isolation measures implemented are not to be tampered with or altered and further that the Owner shall have sole responsibility for and shall maintain these measures to the satisfaction of CN;

iii) the Owner shall enter into an Agreement with CN stipulating how CN’s concerns will be resolved and will pay CN’s reasonable costs in preparing and negotiating the agreement; and,

iv) the Owner shall be required to grant CN an environmental easement for operational noise and vibration emissions, registered against the subject property in favour of CN;

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

-    a communication dated September 24, 2026, from L. Claro; and, 

  •    a communication dated September 24, 2026, from L. Persano; 

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.

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, and the Neighbourhoods Place Type policies; and,

  •  the recommended amendment would permit a 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 (3 to 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

Motion to open public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (3 to 0)

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Hillier

Motion to close public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (3 to 0)

4.   Items for Direction

None.

5.   Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

6.   Confidential

Moved by S. Hillier

Seconded by P. Cuddy

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

A matter being considered pertains to a) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers or employees of the Corporation, and b) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.

Motion Passed (3 to 0)

That Committee convenes In Closed Session, from 3:20 PM to 3:28 PM.

7.   Adjournment

Moved by S. Hillier

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.

Motion Passed

The meeting adjourned at 3:30 PM.