Development & Heritage Standing Committee, Monday, January 5, 2026
What was decided, in plain words. Every item links back to the official minutes, which are the record.
Plain-language summary based on the official minutes; see the minutes PDF for the full wording.
Present: Councillor Fred Francis, Councillor Mark McKenzie, Councillor Angelo Marignani, Councillor Kieran McKenzie, Councillor Jim Morrison (Chairperson), Member Anthony Arbour, Member Robert Polewski. Regrets: Member Daniel Grenier.
Standing committee decisions are recommendations. Most go to City Council for a final vote; check the Council minutes for the final decision.
What they decided (8 items)
7.1 Rezoning, 1913, 1925 & 1949 Devonshire Court, Z-027/25 ZNG/7331, Ward 4
1. that Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by changing the zoning of Parts 1 to 4, Plan 12R- 27198 (known municipally as 1913, 1925 & 1949 Devonshire Court; Roll No. 020-220-03903, 020- 220-03906, 020-220-03901), situated at the southeast corner of Devonshire Court and Kildare Road,…
7.2 Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 3025 Rivard Avenue, Z-032/25 [ZNG-7337], Ward 8
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by adding the following zoning exception to Section 91.10: 16. west side of rivard avenue between grand boulevard and queen elizabeth drive For the lands comprising of Part of Block E, Plan 1636, Parts 1 & 2, Plan 12R-17820, Part…
7.3 Zoning By-law Amendment for the property known as 1744 Norman Rd; Applicant: Lassaline Planning Consultants Inc.; File No. Z-028/25 [ZNG/7332]; Ward 8
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by adding the following clause to Section 91.10: 15 east side of norman road, between milloy street and alice street For the land comprising Lots 2, 3, 108, and 109, Pt closed Alley and Pt Princess Avenue closed on Plan…
| For | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Against | Fred Francis, Mark McKenzie, Member Anthony Arbour |
7.4 Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 3220 Church Street, Z-022/25 [ZNG-7326], Ward 1
the application of Deniz Orak to amend Zoning By-law 8600 by adding a zoning exception to allow for the creation of a lot with a reduced minimum lot width and lot area at 3220 Church Street for the construction of a new Single Unit Dwelling…
7.5 Official Plan Review Outline - City Wide
the Planning Department’s Official Plan Review Report (S141/2025) be received for information.
11.1 Downtown Community Improvement Plan Application - 629 Riverside Dr W - Ward 3
the request made by Richmond Block London Corporation c/o Shmuel Farhi (owner) for the proposed development at 629 Riverside Dr. W to participate in: a) The New Residential Development Grant Program be approved for $2,500 per new residential unit, up to a maximum of $50,000…
- $2,500: …W to participate in: a) The New Residential Development Grant Program BE APPROVED for $2,500 per new residential unit, up to a maxim…
- $50,000: …Grant Program BE APPROVED for $2,500 per new residential unit, up to a maximum of $50,000 per property; b) The Building/Property…
- $50,000: …for up to one (1) year upon request from the applicant. V. THAT Grant funds up to $50,000 under the Downtown Windsor Enhancement…
- $50,000: …of the City Planner. VI. THAT the City Treasurer BE AUTHORIZED to issue payment up to $50,000 for grants from the Downtown Windsor En…
11.2 Ford City CIP/ Main Street CIP Application, 1009 Drouillard Road, Owners: Gary Gordon and Ruth Rebekah Spencer - Ward 5
subject to completion and review satisfactory to the City Planner the request for incentives under the Ford City cip Financial Incentive Programs made by Gary Gordon and Ruth Rebekah Spencer (“The Owners”), the owners of the property located at 1009 Drouillard Road be approved, for…
- $30,000: …following incentive programs: a. Retail Investment Grant totalling a maximum amount of $30,000 per property for two (2) ground floor r…
- $4,638: …up to 10 years or the eligible costs. The estimated annual amount of the grant is +/- $4,638; c. Municipal Development Fees Grant Pr…
- $20,000: …grant is +/- $4,638; c. Municipal Development Fees Grant Program to a maximum amount of $20,000; II. THAT subject to completion and rev…
- $60,000: …located at 1009 Drouillard Road BE APPROVED for grants totalling a maximum amount of $60,000 to be paid in four (4) phases; III. THA…
- $30,000: …and in form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; V. THAT funds in the maximum amount of $30,000 under the Retail Investment Grant Progr…
- $20,000: …as the work for each phase is completed; VI. THAT funds in the maximum amount of $20,000 under the Municipal Development Fees Gr…
- $60,000: …(Project #7181046) once the work is completed; VII. THAT funds in the maximum amount of $60,000 under the Main Streets CIP BE TRANSFERR…
12.1 Minutes of the International Relations Committee of its meeting held December 17, 2025
the minutes of the International Relations Committee meeting held December 17, 2025 be received as presented.
Routine business
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Member Anthony Arbour, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
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