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Committee of Adjustment
March 4, 2026
What was decided (7 motions)
7 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT minor variance application A32-2025 seeking relief from Section 3.27 a of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a maximum of two (2) shipping containers in an Intensification Corridor (mixed-use zone), whereas permanent shipping containers are only permitted in Commercial and Employment zones, BE REFUSED; THAT minor variance application A32-2025 seeking relief from Section 3.27.a.v of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit two (2) shipping containers in an Intensification Corridor (mixed-use zone) a minimum of 2.1 m from an interior side yard and 8.8 m from a rear lot line, whereas 30 m from any lot line is otherwise required, BE REFUSED; THAT the reasons for the refusal of the minor variance application are as follows: the proposed variance application is not in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the relief requested is not considered minor in nature, and is not 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. 2025-591”.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Mike Bodnar
Carried
THAT minor variance application A07-2026 seeking relief from Section 4.145, Zoning By-law 124-2024 to allow the subject lands to be treated as one lot for the purposes of implementing the regulations of the Zoning By-law notwithstanding any lot creation through a consent to sever, stratified severance or partition or division of property 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 B04-2026 to sever a parcel of land from 30 Galileo Boulevard, having a frontage of 29.53 m and a lot area of 9,465 m 2 (surface of Part 1 on the sketch for severance shown on Figure 1 of Report 2026-128, inclusive of a portion of the subsurface below Part 2 that contains the underground parking garage), and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of approximately 95 m and a lot area of 8,330 m 2 (Part 2), BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2026-128, with the addition of the wording "if required by staff" on condition 7; THAT the reasons for approval of B04-2026 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 c
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
THAT minor variance application A08-2026 seeking relief from Section 7.4 Table 7.4.1.2, Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a lot area of 200.25 m 2 , whereas a minimum of 400.5 m 2 is otherwise required BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A08-2026 seeking relief from Section 7.4 Table 7.4.1.1, Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a lot frontage of 9 m, whereas a minimum of 18 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 consent application B06-2026 to sever a parcel of land from 72 Evelyn Street, having a frontage of 9 m and a lot area of 200.25 m 2 , and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of 9 m and a lot area of 200.25 m 2 , BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2026-124, with the addition of the following as condition 11; Receipt of confirmation that the decision to approve Minor Variance Application A08-2026 is final and binding and is in full force and effect; THAT the reasons for approval of B06-2026 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 surro
Moved by Mike Bodnar, seconded by Virginia Kershaw
Carried
THAT the minutes of the February 4, 2026 Committee of Adjustment meeting BE APPROVED
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried
A. THAT minor variance application A32-2025 seeking relief from Section 3.27 a of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a maximum of two (2) shipping containers in an Intensification Corridor (mixed-use zone), whereas permanent shipping containers are only permitted in Commercial and Employment zones, BE REFUSED; B. THAT minor variance application A32-2025 seeking relief from Section 3.27.a.v of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit two (2) shipping containers in an Intensification Corridor (mixed-use zone) a minimum of 2.1 m from an interior side yard and 8.8 m from a rear lot line, whereas 30 m from any lot line is otherwise required, BE REFUSED; C. THAT the reasons for the refusal of the minor variance application are as follows: the proposed variance application is not in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the relief requested is not considered minor in nature, and is not desirable for the appropriate development of the subject lands; and, D. 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. 2025-591”.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Mike Bodnar
Carried
A. THAT minor variance application A07-2026 seeking relief from Section 4.145, Zoning By-law 124-2024 to allow the subject lands to be treated as one lot for the purposes of implementing the regulations of the Zoning By-law notwithstanding any lot creation through a consent to sever, stratified severance or partition or division of property 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, 4 C. THAT consent application B04-2026 to sever a parcel of land from 30 Galileo Boulevard, having a frontage of 29.53 m and a lot area of 9,465 m2 (surface of Part 1 on the sketch for severance shown on Figure 1 of Report 2026-128, inclusive of a portion of the subsurface below Part 2 that contains the underground parking garage), and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of approximately 95 m and a lot area of 8,330 m2 (Part 2), BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2026-128, with the addition of the wording "if required by staff" on condition 7; D. THAT the reasons for approval of B04-2026 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 des
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT minor variance application A08-2026 seeking relief from Section 7.4 Table 7.4.1.2, Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a lot area of 200.25 m2, whereas a minimum of 400.5 m2 is otherwise required BE APPROVED; B. THAT minor variance application A08-2026 seeking relief from Section 7.4 Table 7.4.1.1, Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a lot frontage of 9 m, whereas a minimum of 18 m is otherwise required BE APPROVED; C. 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, D. THAT consent application B06-2026 to sever a parcel of land from 72 Evelyn Street, having a frontage of 9 m and a lot area of 200.25 m2, and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of 9 m and a lot area of 200.25 m2, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2026-124, with the addition of the following as condition 11; i. Receipt of confirmation that the decision to approve Minor Variance Application A08-2026 is final and binding and is in full force and effect; E. THAT the reasons for approval of B06-2026 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 6 development is desirable and compatible w
Moved by Mike Bodnar, seconded by Virginia Kershaw