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Committee of Adjustment
November 5, 2025
What was decided (11 motions)
11 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT minor variance application A27-2025 seeking relief from Section 4.74 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit an apartment dwelling containing 3 dwelling units, whereas 4 or more dwelling units are otherwise required, BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A27-2025 seeking relief from Section 6.3 Table 6.3.12 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit 0 m 2 of common amenity space, whereas 15 m 2 are otherwise required, BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A27-2025 seeking relief from Section 5.3 Table 5.3.b.4 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit 0 parking spaces for the proposed residential units, whereas 3 are 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. 2025-530”.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Virginia Kershaw
Carried Unanimously
THAT minor variance application A28-2025 seeking relief from Section 5.3, Table 5.3.b.3 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a minimum parking rate of 1 space per unit plus 0.1 space per unit for visitors for the purpose of the dwelling units within a mixed use building, whereas 1 space per unit plus 0.15 space per unit for visitors is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A28-2025 seeking relief from Section 5.15, Table 5.15.5 and Table 5.15.6 to permit a shared parking rate of 62% of the required parking spaces (minimum of 16 spaces) for the purpose of residential visitors and retail, personal service for all time periods, whereas 100% of spaces (26 spaces) would otherwise be required, BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A28-2025 seeking relief from Section 6.8, Table 6.8.5 to permit a minimum ground floor height of 3.6 m, whereas 4.5 m is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A28-2025 seeking relief from Section 6.8, Table 6.8.12 to permit a minimum landscaped open space of 28.8%, whereas 30% 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
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by Mike Bodnar
Carried
THAT minor variance application A29-2025 seeking relief from Section 6.8 Table 6.8.7 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a minimum rear yard of 4.4 m, whereas 7.5 m is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A29-2025 seeking relief from Section 3.24 Table 3.24.8 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a canopy projection that is no less than 0.5 m to a lot line, whereas 3 m is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A29-2025 seeking relief from Section 3.35 c), d) and f) of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit the proposed waste and recyclable storage area without screening, enclosure, and protective bollards, whereas these features are 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. 2025-540”.
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
THAT minor variance application A30-2025 seeking relief from Section 3.21 to permit the construction of up to six (6) model homes on a single lot with a draft approved plan of subdivision, whereas a registered plan of subdivision would otherwise be 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. 2025-565”.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Ashish Patel
Carried Unanimously
THAT consent application B18-2025 to sever a parcel of land having a lot area of 320.02 m 2 from 250 Colborne Street West and to convey it to 248 Colborne Street West, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2025-534; THAT the reasons for approval of the consent application 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. 2025-534”.
Moved by Mike Bodnar, seconded by Ashish Patel
Carried Unanimously
THAT the minutes of the October 1, 2025 meeting of the Committee of Adjustment BE APPROVED.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried
A. THAT minor variance application A27-2025 seeking relief from Section 4.74 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit an apartment dwelling containing 3 dwelling units, whereas 4 or more dwelling units are otherwise required, BE APPROVED; B. THAT minor variance application A27-2025 seeking relief from Section 6.3 Table 6.3.12 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit 0 m2 of common amenity space, whereas 15 m2 are otherwise required, BE APPROVED; C. THAT minor variance application A27-2025 seeking relief from Section 5.3 Table 5.3.b.4 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit 0 parking spaces for the proposed residential units, whereas 3 are otherwise required, 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 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. 2025-530”.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Virginia Kershaw
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT minor variance application A28-2025 seeking relief from Section 5.3, Table 5.3.b.3 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a minimum parking rate of 1 space per unit plus 0.1 space per unit for visitors for the purpose of the dwelling units within a mixed use building, whereas 1 space per unit plus 0.15 space per unit for visitors is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; B. THAT minor variance application A28-2025 seeking relief from Section 5.15, Table 5.15.5 and Table 5.15.6 to permit a shared parking rate of 62% of the required parking spaces (minimum of 16 spaces) for the purpose of residential visitors and retail, personal service for all time periods, whereas 100% of spaces (26 spaces) would otherwise be required, BE APPROVED; C. THAT minor variance application A28-2025 seeking relief from Section 6.8, Table 6.8.5 to permit a minimum ground floor height of 3.6 m, whereas 4.5 m is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; D. THAT minor variance application A28-2025 seeking relief from Section 6.8, Table 6.8.12 to permit a minimum landscaped open space of 28.8%, whereas 30% is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; E. 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, F. THAT pursuant to 45(8) – (8.2) of the Pl
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by Mike Bodnar
Carried
A. THAT minor variance application A29-2025 seeking relief from Section 6.8 Table 6.8.7 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a minimum rear yard of 4.4 m, whereas 7.5 m is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; B. THAT minor variance application A29-2025 seeking relief from Section 3.24 Table 3.24.8 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a canopy projection that is no less than 0.5 m to a lot line, whereas 3 m is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; C. THAT minor variance application A29-2025 seeking relief from Section 3.35 c), d) and f) of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit the 6 proposed waste and recyclable storage area without screening, enclosure, and protective bollards, whereas these features are otherwise required, 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 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. 2025-540”.
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT minor variance application A30-2025 seeking relief from Section 3.21 to permit the construction of up to six (6) model homes on a single lot with a draft approved plan of subdivision, whereas a registered plan of subdivision would otherwise be 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 made in relation to this planning matter, as discussed in Section 5.2 of Report No. 2025-565”.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Ashish Patel
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT consent application B18-2025 to sever a parcel of land having a lot area of 320.02 m2 from 250 Colborne Street West and to convey it to 248 Colborne Street West, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2025-534; B. THAT the reasons for approval of the consent application 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 5.2 of Report No. 2025-534”.