Committee of Adjustment meetings 2025

The Committee reviewed five applications, approving four proposals for residential and commercial changes while deferring one pending additional reports.

Committee of Adjustment meeting, January 15, 2025

Attendance

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by the Chair. Present were the Vice-Chair and three members, all residents appointed by Council. Staff in attendance included Secretary-Treasurer Farid Haddad and Senior Planner Elena Petrova.

Delegations

A resident from the Westbrook neighbourhood spoke in support of a minor variance to expand a rear deck. A representative from a local engineering firm presented a site plan amendment for a mixed-use building on Tamsin Street.

Reports and decisions

  • Minor Variance Application – 42 Mercer Street: The applicant requested a variance to reduce the required rear yard setback for a garage accessory building. The Committee reviewed the impact on neighbouring properties and the intent of the Zoning By-law. Carried (4-1).
  • Consent Application – 15 Mill Street: The owner applied to sever a portion of the lot to create a secondary suite dwelling. Conditions included upgrading the driveway entrance and providing a landscaping plan. Carried (5-0).
  • Minor Variance Application – 88 Mill Street: A request to increase the height of a fence along a side yard boundary. Staff noted the proposal aligns with the Fence and Pool Enclosure By-law. Carried (4-1).
  • Site Plan Control Exemption – 12 Tamsin Street: The applicant sought an exemption from site plan control for interior renovations to a heritage commercial building. Heritage conservation guidelines were reviewed. Carried (5-0).
  • Minor Variance Application – 3 Water Street: A request to permit a balcony overlooking a public right-of-way. The Committee deferred the application pending a revised structural report and noise mitigation plan. Defeated (3-2).

By-laws

No by-laws were passed. The Committee recommends decisions to Council for formal adoption where required.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

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