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Committee of Adjustment
August 5, 2026
What was decided (9 motions)
9 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT minor variance application A26-2026 seeking relief from Section 6.2, Table 6.2.a.6 Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a dwelling unit on the ground floor of a mixed-use zone that is approximately 30 m from the front property line, whereas it is otherwise not permitted, BE APPROVED; THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance application are as follows: the proposed variance application is in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the relief requested is considered minor in nature, and desirable for the appropriate development of the subject lands; and, THAT pursuant to 45(8) – (8.2) of the Planning Act , R.S.O 1990, c.P.13, the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Decision: “Regard has been had for all written and oral submissions received from the public before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter, as discussed in Section 5.2 of Report No. 2026-358”.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
THAT minor variance application A27-2026 seeking relief from Section Section 3.1 Table 3.1.a.6.b, Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a maximum building height of 5.4 m for an accessory garage in a residential zone, whereas a maximum of 4.5 m is otherwise required BE APPROVED; THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance application are as follows: the proposed variance application is in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the relief requested is considered minor in nature, and desirable for the appropriate development of the subject lands; and, THAT pursuant to 45(8) – (8.2) of the Planning Act , R.S.O 1990, c.P.13, the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Decision: “Regard has been had for all written and oral submissions received from the public before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter, as discussed in Section 5.2 of Report No. 2026-359”.
Moved by Mike Bodnar, seconded by Virginia Kershaw
Carried Unanimously
THAT minor variance application A28-2026 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1.1 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a lot frontage of 8.86 m for the severed parcel and a lot frontage of 6.38 m for the retained parcel, to accommodate each unit of a semi-detached dwelling, whereas a minimum of 15 m is otherwise required BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A28-2026 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1.2 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a lot area of 240 m 2 for the severed parcel and a lot area of 207 m 2 for the retained parcel, to accommodate each unit of a semi-detached dwelling, whereas a minimum of 450 m 2 is otherwise required BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A28-2026 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1.3 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a lot coverage of 36% for the retained parcel, whereas 35% is otherwise the permitted maximum BE APPROVED; THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance application are as follows: the proposed variance application is in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the relief requested is considered minor in nature, and desirable for the appropriate development of the subject lands; and, THAT consent application B18-2026 to sever a parcel of land from 305 Terrace Hill Street, having a frontage of 8.86 m and a lot area of 240 m 2 , and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of 6.38 m and a lot area of 207 m 2 , BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix
Moved by Mike Bodnar, seconded by Mark Simpson
Carried Unanimously
THAT minor variance application A29-2026 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1.1 Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a lot frontage of 11 m for both the severed and retained parcel, to accommodate each unit of a semi-detached dwelling, whereas a minimum of 15 m is otherwise required BE APPROVED; THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance application are as follows: the proposed development is in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the relief requested is considered minor in nature, and desirable for the appropriate development of the subject lands; and, THAT consent application B19-2026 to sever a parcel of land from 269 North Park Street, having a frontage of 11 m and a lot area of 552 m 2 , and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of 11 m and a lot area of 552 m 2 BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2026-351; THAT the reasons for approval of B19-2026 are as follows: the proposed consent has regard for the matters under Section 51(24) of the Planning Act and Staff are satisfied that the proposed development is desirable and compatible with the surrounding area and will not result in adverse impacts on surrounding properties. The application is in conformity with the general intent and policies of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law; and, THAT pursuant to 45(8) – (8.2) and Sections 53(17) – (18.2) of the Planning Act , R.S.O 1990, c.P.13, the following statement SHALL BE INCLUD
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
THAT the minutes of the July 8, 2026 Committee of Adjustment meeting BE APPROVED.
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried
A. THAT minor variance application A26-2026 seeking relief from Section 6.2, Table 6.2.a.6 Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a dwelling unit on the ground floor of a mixed-use zone that is approximately 30 m from the front property line, whereas it is otherwise not permitted, BE APPROVED; B. THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance application are as follows: the proposed variance application is in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the relief requested is considered minor in nature, and desirable for the appropriate development of the subject lands; and, C. THAT pursuant to 45(8) – (8.2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c.P.13, the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Decision: “Regard has been had for all written and oral submissions received from the public before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter, as discussed in Section 5.2 of Report No. 2026-358”. 3
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT minor variance application A27-2026 seeking relief from Section Section 3.1 Table 3.1.a.6.b, Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a maximum building height of 5.4 m for an accessory garage in a residential zone, whereas a maximum of 4.5 m is otherwise required BE APPROVED; B. THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance application are as follows: the proposed variance application is in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the relief requested is considered minor in nature, and desirable for the appropriate development of the subject lands; and, C. THAT pursuant to 45(8) – (8.2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c.P.13, the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Decision: “Regard has been had for all written and oral submissions received from the public before the decision was 4 made in relation to this planning matter, as discussed in Section 5.2 of Report No. 2026-359”.
Moved by Mike Bodnar, seconded by Virginia Kershaw
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT minor variance application A28-2026 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1.1 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a lot frontage of 8.86 m for the severed parcel and a lot frontage of 6.38 m for the retained parcel, to accommodate each unit of a semi-detached dwelling, whereas a minimum of 15 m is otherwise required BE APPROVED; B. THAT minor variance application A28-2026 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1.2 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a lot area of 240 m2 for the severed parcel and a lot area of 207 m2 for the retained parcel, to accommodate each unit of a semi-detached dwelling, whereas a minimum of 450 m2 is otherwise required BE APPROVED; C. THAT minor variance application A28-2026 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1.3 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a lot coverage of 36% for the retained parcel, whereas 35% is otherwise the permitted maximum BE APPROVED; D. THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance application are as follows: the proposed variance application is in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the relief requested is considered minor in nature, and desirable for the appropriate development of the subject lands; and, E. THAT consent application B18-2026 to sever a parcel of land from 305 Terrace Hill Street, having a frontage of 8.86 m and a lot area of 240 m2, and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of 6.38 m and a lot area of 207 m2, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in
Moved by Mike Bodnar, seconded by Mark Simpson
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT minor variance application A29-2026 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1.1 Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a lot frontage of 11 m for both the severed and retained parcel, to accommodate 7 each unit of a semi-detached dwelling, whereas a minimum of 15 m is otherwise required BE APPROVED; B. THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance application are as follows: the proposed development is in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the relief requested is considered minor in nature, and desirable for the appropriate development of the subject lands; and, C. THAT consent application B19-2026 to sever a parcel of land from 269 North Park Street, having a frontage of 11 m and a lot area of 552 m2, and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of 11 m and a lot area of 552 m2 BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2026-351; D. THAT the reasons for approval of B19-2026 are as follows: the proposed consent has regard for the matters under Section 51(24) of the Planning Act and Staff are satisfied that the proposed development is desirable and compatible with the surrounding area and will not result in adverse impacts on surrounding properties. The application is in conformity with the general intent and policies of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law; and, E. THAT pursuant to 45(8) – (8.2) and Sections 53(17) – (18.2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c.P.13, the following statement SH
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Tamara Cupoli