14TH REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE

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1 14TH REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE Meeting held on May 8, 2006, commencing at 4:04 p.m PRESENT: Councillor R. Caranci (Chair), Deputy Mayor T.C. Gosnell, Councillors R. J. Alder, J. P. Bryant, A. A. Chahbar and S. E. White and L. J. Fisher (Secretary). ALSO PRESENT: Councillor J. L. Baechler (part-time), R. Panzer, G. Belch, B. Bergsma, L. Burgess, R. Cerminara, J. M. Fleming, D. Green, B. Henry, P. Kokkoros, B. Krichker, A. Maclean, A. Macpherson, L. Mottram, D. Mounteer, C. Nelson, B. Page, N. Pasato, L. Pompilii and D. Stanlake. I YOUR COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS: Special Provisions - Siflon Properties Limited and Hampton Ridge Communities Inc. - Riverbend Meadows 1. (1) That, on the recommendation of the General Manager of Planning and Development, on the advice of the General Manager of Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into a subdivision agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Sifton Properties Limited and Hampton Ridge Communities Inc. for the subdivisions of land over Part of Lots 50 and 51, Concession "A, and all of Lots 53, 54, 55, 56, 57 and 58 and all of Blocks 126 and 127 of Plan 33M-481, in the Geographic Township of Westminster, now in the City of London, County of Middlesex: (c) the attached Special Provisions to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Sifton Properties Limited and Hampton Ridge Communities Inc. for the Riverbend Meadows (Phase 2) Subdivision of lands over Part of Lots 50 and 51, Concession "A, and all of Lots 53, 54, 55, 56, 57 and 58 and all of Blocks 126 and 127 of Plan 33M- 481, in the Geographic Township of Westminster. now in the City of London, County of Middlesex. (39T-04511) BE APPROVED; the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute this Agreement and all documents required to fulfill its conditions; and the applicant BE ADVISED that the General Manager of Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer has estimated the following Revenues and Claims: Urban Works Reserve Fund Claim (excluding SWM) SWM (including land EFFECT ON URBAN WORKS RESERVE FUND AND DEVELOPMENT CHARGES RESERVE FUNDS Estimated Revenue Estimated Claims $ 118, $ NIL.-- $ NIL Development & LDCSB Charges Reserve Funds ('I $ 247,576 - TOTAL $366,464 $ NIL hote 1 ESTIMATED REVEhJES FROM DEVELOPMENT, -ONDON DISTRICT CATrlOL C SCrlOOL BOARD (-DCSB) Ah0 LRBAN WORKS CrlARGES ARE BASED ON CURREhT RATES N ACCOROAhCE W.Trl BY-AW C P (2) THIS INFORMATION IS REPORTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DEVELOPMENT CHARGES AND URBAN WORKS RESERVE FUNDS BY-LAW (IE. NO. C.P ), AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO. ANY CLAIM PAYMENT FROM THE URBAN WORKS RESERVE FUN0 WILL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH BY-LAW NO. C.P AND AS APPROVED BY THE CITY ENGINEER. (3) THE OWNER SHOULD TAKE NOTE THAT THE MOST RECENTLY PROCESSED CLAIM

2 PC-2 PAID BY THE CITY FROM THE URBAN WORKS RESERVE FUN0 WAS PAID AFTER A DELAY OF 26 WEEKS AFTER ITS APPROVAL PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE AGREEMENT APPLICABLE TO THAT PAYMENT AN0 THE PROVISIONS OF BY-LAW C.P: PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT THE WAITING PERIOD FOR PAYMENT OF THIS CLAIM MAY EXCEED THE DELAY FOR THE MOST RECENTLY PROCESSED CLAIM. (4) ESTIMATED REVENUES AND ESTIMATED CLAIMS ARE BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE APPLICANT AN0 ARE PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. THEY 00 NOT CONSTITUTE ANY COMMITMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LONDON. ACTUAL REVENUES AND CLAIMS WILL BE DETERMINED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT AND ISSUANCE OF BUlLDiNG PERMITS. THE BY- LAWS IN EFFECT AT THE TIME OF BUILDING PERMITS BEING ISSUED WILL ESTABLISH FINAL CLAIMS AN0 REVENUES, EFFECT ON CAPITAL WORKS BUDGET Estimated claims against the City s Capital Works Budget for the CWB share (Transportation Planning & Design Division, Account # TS ) of land and surveying costs for realigning Shore at Kains : Estimated year of impact on the CWB 2006 Estimated claim against the CWB (2006 costs) (D ) $ 7, Harvey Buck Hyde Park 2. (2) That, based on the application of Harvey Buck relating to the property located at 1420 Hyde Park, and in accordance with Municipal Council s request to the Civic Administration to prepare a Zoning By-law amendment for a future meeting of Planning Committee to permit a temporary use of this property as a farm market for the sale of seasonal produce and a nursery and garden store, operating from May 1st to October 31st for a temporary period not exceeding two (2) years, the attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on May 15, 2006 to: amend By-law No by repealing the zoning on the lands municipally located at 1420 Hyde Park and deleting those lands from the said By-law; amend Schedule A to By-law No by deleting the Light Industrial (M2-4) Exception Zone applicable to lands municipally located at 1420 Hyde Park and deleting those lands from the said By-law; and (c) amend By-law No. 2.-1, in conformity with the Official Plan, by changing the zoning applicable to lands municipally located at 1420 Hyde Park and applying a Temporary/Urban Reserve (T--/UR3) Zone to permit a farm market for the sale of seasonal produce, and a nursery and a garden store, operating from May 1st to October 31st, for a temporary period not exceeding two (2) years; it being noted that all clearing of land violations have been resolved by the landowner in accordance with the Municipal Council resolution of February 6, (DI ) Ontario Municipal Board Decision Huron Street 3. (3) That, on the recommendation of the General Manager of Planning and Development, the report on the decision by the Ontario Municipal Board relating to the appeal by Jens Stickling against the decision of the London Consent Authority which dismissed an application for consent to convey part of the lands composed of 206 Huron Street and an appeal by Alex Arthur against a decision of the Committee of Adjustment which granted an application for minor variances with respect to the property at 206 Huron Street BE RECEIVED for information purposes: it being noted that the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) allowed the appeal of the decision of the London Consent Authority and dismissed the appeal of the minor variances subject to conditions outlined in the OMB Decision issued on April 5, (D )

3 PC-3 Shane and Rhonda Johnston Byron Baseline 4. (4) That, on the recommendation of the General Manager of Planning and Development, based on the application of Sifton Properties Limited relating to the property located at 1615 Byron Baseline, the attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at a future Municipal Council meeting to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, in conformity with the Official Plan, to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R6 Special Provision (h*h-i 8'h-54*R6-1(10)) Zone TO a Residential R6 Special Provision (R6-l(10)) Zone to remove the holding provisions; it being noted that the City Clerk's Office will be requested to bring forward the proposed by-law for the removal of the Holding Provisions (h*h-i8*h-54*r6-1(10)) at a future meeting of the Municipal Council once the development agreement has been entered into with the City. (DI ) Sydenham Investments Coronation Drive Gainsborough Place Inc Gainsborough 5. (6) That, on the recommendation of the General Manager of Planning and Development, based on the application of Sydenham Investments relating to the property located at Coronation Drive, the attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on May 15, 2006 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 (in conformity with the Official Plan) to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential Special Provision (h. R1-6(4)) Zone TO a Residential Special Provision (RI-6(4)) Zone to remove the holding provision. (DI ) 6. (7) That, on the recommendation of the General Manager of Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Gainsborough Place Inc. relating to the property located at 848 Gainsborough : (c) the Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to approve the revised draft plan of residential subdivision, as submitted by Gainsborough Place inc. (File No. 39T prepared by Archibald Gray and McKay Ltd. (Drawing No. 5-A- 2858, dated January 17, 2006), which shows 98 single detached lots served by two collector roads and three local streets, SUBJECT TO the conditions contained in the attached Appendix "39T "; the Draft Approval of the revised residential plan of subdivision as submitted by Gainsborough Place Inc. (File No. 39T REVISED) BE APPROVED, SUBJECT TO the City's conditions contained in the attached Appendix "39T "; and the applicant BE ADVISED that the General Manager of Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer has projected the following claims and revenues information: EFFECT ON URBAN WORKS RESERVE FUND AND DEVELOPMENTCHARGESRESERVEFUNDS Estimated Estimated Net Revenue Claims UWRF all works excluding $262,048 Nil $262,048 SWM - OTHER UWRF SWM Including land $176,894 Nil $176,894 UWRF Subtotal $430,942 Nil $430,942 1 Dev 8 LDCSB $91 1,890 Nil I I I Note: 11) ESTIMATED REVENUES FROM DEVELOPMENT. LONDON DISTRICT CATHOLIC SCHOOL BOARD (LOCSB). AND URBAN WORKS CHARGES ARE BASED ON CURRENT RATES IN ACCORDANCE WITH BY-LAW C.P: (2) THIS INFORMATION IS REPORTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DEVELOPMENT CHARGES AND URBAN WORKS FUND BY-LAW (IE. C.P ), AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO. ANY CLAIM PAYMENT FROM THE URBAN WORKS RESERVE FUN0 WILL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH BY-LAW NO. C.P AND AS APPROVED BY THE CITY ENGINEER.

4 PC-4 (3) THE OWNER SHOULD TAKE NOTE THAT THERE IS CURRENTLY A BACKLOG OF CLAIMS AGAINST THE URBAN WORKS RESERVE FUND. THERE IS POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT DELAYS IN PAYMENT ON UWRF CLAIMS AT THIS TIME. (4) ESTIMATED REVENUES AN0 ESTIMATED CLAIMS ARE BASE0 ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE APPLICANT AND ARE PROVIDE0 FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. THEY 00 NOT CONSTITUTE ANY COMMITMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LONDON. ACTUAL REVENUES AND CLAIMS WILL BE DETERMINED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT AND ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS. THE BY- LAWS IN EFFECT AT THE TIME OF BUILDING PERMITS BEING ISSUES WILL ESTABLISH FINAL CLAIMS AN0 REVENUES. (D ) Phaeton Automotive Group Inc Wharncliffe South Demolition Application Fanshawe Park East 7. (8) That, on the recommendation of the General Manager of Planning and Development, based on the application of Phaeton Automotive Group Inc. relating to the property located at 1065 Wharncliffe South, the attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on May 15, 2006 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 in conformity with the Official Plan, to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Restrictive Service Commercial Special Provision (h. RSCI (6)/RSC2(4)/RSC3/RSC4/RSC5) Zone TO a Restrictive Service Commercial Special Provision (RSCI(6)/RSC2(4)/RSC3/ RSCWRSC5) Zone to remove the holding provision. (DI ) 8. (IO) That, on the recommendation of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, the Municipal Council and the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) opposes the demolition of the property located at 1647 Fanshawe Park for the following reasons: it is a simple agricultural home of a style that was quite prevalent in the rural area surrounding London and many of these homes have been destroyed as the area developed and smaller farms were amalgamated by others - this cottage is one of a few remaining; and its destruction would result in the loss of an important heritage resource; it being further noted that if the destruction is allowed, the LACH requests that it be given the opportunity to monitor the demolition to photograph parts of the structure of the house as it is being demolished. Demolition Application Richmond Stleet 9. (IO) That, on the recommendation of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, the Municipal Council and the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) opposes the demolition of the property located at 911 Richmond Street for the following reasons: the house is an excellent example of Ontario cottage style architecture and is in excellent condition: and the house contains significant heritage attributes and with the neighbouring cottage at 91 5 Richmond Street it presents a historic setting for that part of the street. Demolition - Rear Portion of 204 Dundas Street IO. (1 0) That, on the recommendation of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, the Municipal Council and the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) opposes the demolition of the property located at the rear portion of 204 Dundas Street for the following reasons: (c) (d) (e) LACH and the Heritage Planners have not had the opportunity for a site visit; it is a priority 1 listing in the Inventory of Heritage Resources: the demolition of heritage buildings for the purpose of constructing parking lots; the City of London has a Downtown Parking Working Group already looking at downtown parking: the City of London has a policy against tearing down heritage properties;

5 PC-5 (f) (9) Dundas Street is part of the Downtown Conservation District; and 204 Dundas Street is a significant heritage property. Hampton Group Inc Mickleborough Drive (Also referred to as 786 Gainsbourough Drive) 11. (11) That, on the recommendation of the General Manager of Planning and Development, based on the application of Hampton Group Inc. relating to the property located at 1600 Mickleborough Drive (Plan 33M-519 Block 136), the attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on May 15,2006 to: amend By-law No , by repealing the zoning on the subject lands and by deleting these lands from the said By-law: and amend By-law No. 2.-1, in conformity with the Official Plan, to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R5IResidential Special Provision RG/Neighbourhood Facility (h-34.r5-4/r6-5(9)/nfi ) Zone which permits cluster townhouse dwellings, cluster stacked townhouse dwellings, and cluster housing TO a Holding Residential RVResidential Special Provision RG/Neighbourhood Facility (h.h-34.h-57.r5-4/r6-5(9jinfi j Zone to add two holding provisions to ensure a development agreement is entered into for the site and required treatment capacity is allocated at the Oxford Pollution Control Plant by the City Engineer; matter, the following individual made an oral submission in connection therewith: J. Davis, Jack E. Davis Holdings Ltd. - representing the applicant and expressing support for the staff recommendation. (D ) Ontario Ltd. (Soufan) and 879 Southdale West 12. (12) That the application of Ontario Ltd. (Soufan) relating to the properties located at and 879 Southdale West BE REFERRED back to staff to review the applicant's amended plan for this area and to report back at a future meeting of the Planning Committee: matter, the following individuals made an oral submission in connection therewith: J. Davis, Jack E. Davis Holdings Ltd. - representing the applicant and expressing concern with locating convenience commercial uses within the development and indicating that in order to make the commercial use more economically viable it should be located at the future intersection of Tillman Drive and Southdale as this will be a high traffic corner for people accessing North Talbot; noting that they are willing to decrease the amount of commercial space applied for but that it will be a different type of commercial use than that already existing in Westmount Mall or at the intersection of Southdale and Wonderland South; further noting that the medium density designation would abut the commercial development which is a good fit and also would provide a good buffer to Southdale which is anticipated to be widened to four lanes in the future, and that medium density in this area may assist with future transit development in the area. C. Melo, 10 Beech Drive - representing the Lambeth Community Association and noting they would like to see all single family residences in this new development, that there is no need for further commercial development in this area as there is more than enough already between Lambeth, Westmount and Wonderland, and that the sightlines from the hill on Southdale make this a dangerous area for commercial uses. (DI ) Mt. Elgin Dairy Farms Old Victoria 13. (13) That, on the recommendation of the General Manager of Planning and Development, based on the application of Mt. Elgin Dairy Farms relating to the property located at 3700 Old Victoria : the attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on May 15, 2006 to amend "Schedule "A to By-law No (former Town of Westminster), in conformity with the Official Plan, to change

6 PC-6 the zoning of the subject lands FROM a General Agricultural (AI) Zone which permits agricultural uses TO a General Agricultural Exception (AI-( )) Zone which would permit a livestock auction establishment as a secondary additional permitted use; and the attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on May 15, 2006 to amend By-law No , in conformity with the Official Plan, to: i. change the zoning of the subject lands FROM an Agricultural (AG2) Zone which permits agricultural uses; forestry uses; kennels; conservation lands: wayside pits: nursery: passive recreation use; farm market; livestock, poultry and mushroom: riding stables; commercial greenhouse; compost facility; aquaculture; agricultural research station; and manure storage facility TO an Agricultural Special Provision (AG2( )) Zone which permits a livestock auction establishment as an additional permitted use, with a special provision to limit the size and location of the proposed auction establishment within a portion of the existing barn; and ii. to amend Section 2, Definitions, to add the following definition: Auction Establishment, Livestock means a building or part thereof used for the retail sale of livestock to members of the public bidding the highest offer for livestock during the sale proceedings; it being noted that By-law No has been appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board and that the amendment proposed under clause, above, will not come into force and effect until approved by the Ontario Municipal Board and further noting that, at such time, the Township By-law referred to in clause above, will be rescinded: it being further noted that the applicant has agreed to provide a parking plan which demonstrates appropriate ingress and egress to the site, and a parking area; matter, the following individual made an oral submission in connection therewith: M. Faulkner, applicant - expressing support for the staff recommendation. (D ) Hayter 14. (14) That, on the recommendation of the General Manager of Planning London and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Corporation1 City of Hayter London Corporation and the City of London relating to the properties London - located at 715, 721, 727, and 733 Exeter : 715, and 733 Exeter the attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on May 15, 2006 to amend the Official Plan to change the designation from Restricted Service Commercial to Commercial Policy Area to permit offices within purpose-designed office buildings, and buildings converted for office uses; (c) the attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on May 15, 2006 to amend Zoning By-law No (in conformity with the Official Plan, as amended in part above) to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Restricted Service Commercial (RSC2/RSC3/RSC4/RSCS) Zone TO an Associated Shopping Area Commercial (ASA3) Zone to permit clinics; day care centres; laboratories; medical/dental offices; offices, professional; and offices, service at a maximum gross floor area of 2,000 square metres (21,529 square feet), it being noted that any future site plans for the subject lands will address the requirement for road dedication, stormwater management and possible joint access for future development; and the request to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 to amend the zoning by-law for 721 Exeter from a Restricted Service Commercial (RSC2/RSC3/RSC4/RSC5) Zone to a Restricted Service Commercial Special Provision (RSC2/ RSC3(2)/RSC4/RSC5) Zone to permit, in addition to the already permitted uses, offices at a maximum gross floor area of 2,000 square metres BE REFUSED:

7 PC-7 matter, the following individual made an oral submission in connection therewith: B. Bain, Lerners - representing the applicant and expressing support for the staff recommendation. (D ) Application for Demolition Permit- RSJ Holdings Inc Richmond Street 15. (15) That the application submitted by RSJ Holdings Inc. (Mclver Developments Inc.) for a demolition permit to demolish the residential building located at 91 1 Richmond Street BE DEFFERED pending an information report from the Civic Administration with respect to the potential heritage designation of this property; matter, the following individuals made an oral submission in connection therewith: Application for Demolition Permit Ontario Ltd Fanshawe Park East A. Patton, Patton, Cormier and Associates - representing the applicant and noting that they have taken all the proper steps in applying for this permit and there is no reason to deny it, that the design of the building anticipated to be constructed after demolition will be identical to the building constructed on 915 Richmond Street which was deemed to meet appropriate urban design standards at the Ontario Municipal Board. S. McGorman, 929 Richmond Street - expressing opposition to the demolition of the existing house and future plans to replace it with an intensified use as this affects their property values and the quality of life: noting that the logic of using the same design for the future building as that used at 915 Richmond Street would not make it desireable. K. Langs, 192 Cromwell Street - representing the St. George Grosvenor Community Association and expressing opposition to the demolition of this house as there is no need for intensification of housing in this area, that the house is sound and is a priority 2 on the inventory of heritage properties, that there is no site plan yet, that the applicant has not had a positive impact on the neighbourhood in the past and that there are still outstanding legal issues concerning the interim control by-law in this area. M. Blosh, President, Broughdale Community Association and Vice Chair of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage - noting that if you continually destroy heritage buildings you will destroy the character of the neighbourhood. J. Farquahar, 383 St. George Street - expressing opposition to the demolition permit and noting there is no shortage of student housing in the area since the University of Western Ontario has built additional residences and urging responsible development in this area that does not destroy the heritage character of the neighbourhoods. B. Duffield, 369 St. George Street - expressing opposition to the demolition permit and noting that the character of the neighbourhood has changed so that it is no longer family friendly. (D ) 16. (16) That a demolition permit BE ISSUED to Ontario Ltd. (L. Aarts) to demolish the residential building located at 1647 Fanshawe Park East; matter, the following individual made an oral submission in connection therewith: J. Aarts - representing the applicant and expressing support for the approval of a demolition permit. (D )

8 PC-8 Jack and irene Day Sunningdale East 17. (17) That the application of Jack and Irene Day relating to the property located at 2760 Sunningdale East, east of Clarke across from Fanshawe Golf Course BE REFERRED back to staff for additional discussion with the applicant.; it being pointed out that there were no oral submissions made at the public participation meeting held in connection with this matter. (DI ) Application for Demolition Permit- D. Teichroeb Westdel Bourne Application for Demolition Permit - London Property Cop Western Naming of New Streets in the City of London Proposed Closure of Tecumseh Public School 18. (19) That a demolition permit BE ISSUED to D. Teichroeb to demolish the residential building located at 3162 Westdel Bourne. (DIO-00-06) 19. (20) That a demolition permit BE ISSUED to London Property Corp. to demolish the residential building located at 966 Western. (DI ) 20. (21) That the communication dated April 15, 2006 from B. Leigh, 237 Briscoe Street East with respect to the naming of new streets in the City of London BE NOTED and FILED. (D ) 21. (22) That the communication dated April 28, 2006 from D. Keegan, Program Director Family Medicine Child Health Residency Program, Assistant Professor Departments of Family Medicine and Paediatrics Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry with respect to the proposed closure of Tecumseh Public School BE REFERRED to the Community and Protective Services Committee and the Thames Valley District School Board for their review. (COS-00-06) City of London Hamilton and 1985 Hamilton Nicola Castrilli Highbury Avenue Nom 22. (23) That, on the recommendation of the General Manager of Planning and Development, based on the application of City of London relating to the property located at Hamilton and 1985 Hamilton, south side, south of Hamilton, west of Airport South, the attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on May 15, 2006 to amend Zoning By-law No. 2.-1, in conformity with the Official Plan, to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Light Industrial Special Provision (h.l12(9)) Zone TO a Light Industrial Special Provision (LlZ(9)) Zone to remove the h holding provisions currently applied to portions of these lands. 23. (24) That, on the recommendation of the General Manager of Planning and Development, in response to the letter of appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board, dated January 30,2006 and submitted by Patton Cormier and Associates on behalf of Nicola Castrilli relating to the Consent Application concerning 2156 Highbury Avenue North, the following actions be taken: the conditions contained in the attached Appendix A - Conditions of Consent BE ENDORSED by Municipal Council; and the City Solicitor and General Manager of Planning and Development BE DIRECTED to provide legal and planning representation at the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing on this matter; it being noted staff will meet with the applicant with respect to the requirement for an Environmental Impact Study for this property and will provide a report on this matter at the Municipal Council meeting on May 15, 2006; it being further noted that the Planning Committee heard a delegation from A. Patton, Patton, Cormier and Associates representing the applicant and noting opposition to Conditions 1, 2 and 6 of the Conditions of Consent noting that the Condition for an IS is brand new, despite the fact this application has been on file for a year; further noting that the applicant would prefer to give cash in lieu as opposed to the conveyance of 5% of the land for park purposes. (D )

9 PC (25) That, on the recommendation of the General Manager of Planning Ontario Inc. (S. havaras) and Development, in response to the letter of appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board, dated January 30,2006 and submitted by Patton Cormier and Associates on Hlghbury behalf of Ontario Inc. (S. Tzavaros) relating to the Consent Application North B95/05 concerning 1560 Highbury Avenue North the following actions be taken: the conditions contained in the attached Appendix A - Conditions of Consent BE ENDORSED by Municipal Council; and the City Solicitor and General Manager of Planning and Development BE DIRECTED to provide legal and planning representation at the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing on this matter. (D ) II YOUR COMMITTEE REPORTS: Inquiry Regarding Property located at 2291 Wickerron 4th Report of the EEPAC 5th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage Tree Cover Statistics Special Meeting of the Planning Committee 25. (5) That the Planning Committee received and noted an information report from the General Manager of Planning and Development with respect to a previous inquiry from the Municipal Council relating to the inclusion of the property located at 2291 Wickerson within the Urban Growth Boundary. (D ) 26. (9) That the Planning Committee received and noted the 4th Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee from its meeting held on April 20,2006. (See Report attached.) 27. (IO) That the Planning Committee received and noted clauses 4 through 23 of the 5th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage from its meeting held on April 12, (See Report attached.) 28. (18) That the Planning Committee (PC) received a report from the General Manager of Planning and Development and a presentation from J. Brick, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority with respect to current tree cover statistics in the Forest City. The PC asked that the next information report from Planning and Development staff with respect to this matter include options for establishing and better maintaining trees in the downtown core. (E ) 29. That the Planning Committee agreed to hold an extra meeting on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 as there will not be adequate time to review the significant number of applications at the regular Planning Committee scheduled for Monday, June 19,2006. The meeting adjourned at 9:02 p.m