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Committee of Adjustment
June 3, 2026
What was decided (15 motions)
15 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT consent application B09-2026 to create a long-term lease for a 0.25 ha portion of the lands municipally known as 30 Lynden Road, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report 2026-261; THAT the reasons for approval of B09-2026 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 Sections 53(17) – (18.2) 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 6.2 of Report No. 2026-261”.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
THAT consent application B10-2026 to sever a parcel of land from 274 Colborne Street, having a frontage of 40.53 m on Colborne Street and a lot area of 2,407.5 m 2 , and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of 35.23 m on Colborne Street and a lot area of 2,240.58 m 2 , BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2026-285; THAT the reasons for approval of B10-2026 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 Sections 53(17) – (18.2) 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 6.2 of Report No. 2026-285”.
Moved by Mike Bodnar, seconded by Virginia Kershaw
Carried Unanimously
THAT consent application B11-2026 to sever a parcel of land from 225 Henry Street, having a frontage of 183.8 m and a lot area of 73,943.76 m 2 , and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of 345.29 m and a lot area of 663,550.45 m 2 , BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2026-250 and in Memo 2026-322; THAT consent application B12-2026 to sever a parcel of land from 225 Henry Street, having a frontage of 191.13 m and a lot area of 41,586.57 m 2 , and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of 154.17 m and a lot area of 621,963.88 m 2 , BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix B of Report No. 2026-250 in Memo 2026-322; THAT the reasons for approval of B11-2026 and B12-2026 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 Sections 53(17) – (18.2) 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. 2026-250”.
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by Virginia Kershaw
Carried Unanimously
THAT minor variance application A13-2026 seeking relief from Section 3.24 Table 3.24.5 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a maximum projection of 1.34 m for an unenclosed staircase that is 0.26 m from a lot line, whereas a maximum projection of 3 m is permitted provided the projection is no closer than 0.6 m to a lot line 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 6.2 of Report No. 2026-286”.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
THAT minor variance application A15-2026 seeking relief from Section 9.3.3, Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a lot area of 47.2 m 2 per dwelling unit, whereas a minimum lot area of 52.8 m 2 per dwelling unit is otherwise required BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A15-2026 seeking relief from Section 9.3.3, Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit 32 parking spaces, whereas a minimum of 37 parking spaces is other 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. 2026-243”.
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by Virginia Kershaw
Carried Unanimously
THAT minor variance application A17-2026 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1.3, Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a lot coverage of 40%, whereas a maximum of 35% is otherwise required BE APPROVED conditional upon the Owner/Applicant providing a Grading and Drainage Plan prepared by a qualified Engineer licensed in the Province of Ontario, to the satisfaction of the Manager of Development Engineering or his/her designate. THAT minor variance application A17-2026 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1.5, Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a rear yard setback of 6.8 m, whereas a minimum of 7.5 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 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. 2026-249”.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
THAT minor variance application A19-2026 seeking relief from Section 5.7 c i of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit the required parking spaces for 351- 365 Colborne Street (Intensification Corridor Zone) off site at 341 Colborne Street (Lower Downtown Zone) , being a lot in a different zon e than the subject property, whereas off - site parking is only permitted within the same zone as the subject property BE APPROVED ; THAT minor variance application A19-2026 seeking relief from Section 6.8.2 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit required parking spaces for the dwelling units, medical clinic, medical offices and associated uses located at 3 51-365 Colborne Street on lands identified as 341 and 347-349 Colborne Street, whereas parking for these uses is otherwise only to be located on lands identified as 347-365 Colborne Street East BE APPROVED ; THAT the above noted approvals be conditional upon the applicant providing the new parking agreement, to be registered on title, to the City’s Legal Department for review; 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:
Moved by Mike Bodnar, seconded by Mark Simpson
Carried Unanimously
THAT the minutes of the May 6, 2026 meeting of the Committee of Adjustment BE APPROVED
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Mike Bodnar
Carried
A. THAT consent application B09-2026 to create a long-term lease for a 0.25 ha portion of the lands municipally known as 30 Lynden Road, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report 2026-261; B. THAT the reasons for approval of B09-2026 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, C. THAT pursuant to Sections 53(17) – (18.2) 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 6.2 of Report No. 2026-261”.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT consent application B10-2026 to sever a parcel of land from 274 Colborne Street, having a frontage of 40.53 m on Colborne Street and a lot area of 2,407.5 m2, and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of 35.23 m on Colborne Street and a lot area of 2,240.58 m2, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2026-285; B. THAT the reasons for approval of B10-2026 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, C. THAT pursuant to Sections 53(17) – (18.2) 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 6.2 of Report No. 2026-285”.
Moved by Mike Bodnar, seconded by Virginia Kershaw
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT consent application B11-2026 to sever a parcel of land from 225 Henry Street, having a frontage of 183.8 m and a lot area of 73,943.76 m2, and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of 345.29 m and a lot area of 663,550.45 m2, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2026-250 and in Memo 2026-322; B. THAT consent application B12-2026 to sever a parcel of land from 225 Henry Street, having a frontage of 191.13 m and a lot area of 41,586.57 m2, and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of 154.17 m and a lot area of 621,963.88 m2, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix B of Report No. 2026-250 in Memo 2026-322; C. THAT the reasons for approval of B11-2026 and B12-2026 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 5 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, D. THAT pursuant to Sections 53(17) – (18.2) 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. 2026-250”.
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by Virginia Kershaw
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT minor variance application A13-2026 seeking relief from Section 3.24 Table 3.24.5 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a maximum projection of 1.34 m for an unenclosed staircase that is 0.26 m from a lot line, whereas a maximum projection of 3 m is permitted provided the projection is no closer than 0.6 m to a lot line is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; 6 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 6.2 of Report No. 2026-286”.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT minor variance application A15-2026 seeking relief from Section 9.3.3, Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a lot area of 47.2 m2 per dwelling unit, whereas a minimum lot area of 52.8 m2 per dwelling unit is otherwise required BE APPROVED; B. THAT minor variance application A15-2026 seeking relief from Section 9.3.3, Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit 32 parking spaces, whereas a minimum of 37 parking spaces is other 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 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. 2026-243”.
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by Virginia Kershaw
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT minor variance application A17-2026 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1.3, Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a lot coverage of 40%, whereas a maximum of 35% is otherwise required BE APPROVED conditional upon the Owner/Applicant providing a Grading and Drainage Plan prepared by a qualified Engineer licensed in the Province of Ontario, to the satisfaction of the Manager of Development Engineering or his/her designate. B. THAT minor variance application A17-2026 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1.5, Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a rear yard setback of 6.8 m, whereas a minimum of 7.5 m is otherwise required BE APPROVED; C. 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, 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. 2026-249”.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT minor variance application A19-2026 seeking relief from Section 5.7 c i of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit the required parking spaces for 351-365 Colborne Street (Intensification Corridor Zone) off site at 341 Colborne Street (Lower Downtown Zone), being a lot in a different zone than the subject property, whereas off-site parking is only permitted within the same zone as the subject property BE APPROVED; B. THAT minor variance application A19-2026 seeking relief from Section 6.8.2 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit required parking spaces for the dwelling units, medical clinic, medical offices and associated uses located at 351-365 Colborne Street on lands identified as 341 and 347-349 Colborne Street, whereas parking for these uses is otherwise only to be located on lands identified as 347-365 Colborne Street East BE APPROVED; C. THAT the above noted approvals be conditional upon the applicant providing the new parking agreement, to be registered on title, to the City’s Legal Department for review; D. THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance application are as follows: the proposed variance application is in 10 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 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