Committee of Adjustment meetings 2025

The Committee reviewed five applications for variances and consents, approving four and denying one.

Committee of Adjustment meeting, June 18, 2025

Attendance

The Chair, the Vice-Chair, and three Members were present. The Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee and a Planner from the Planning & Development department also attended. A quorum was established.

Delegations

The Committee heard from several delegations regarding local development requests. Each delegation was given three minutes to speak before the Committee reviewed the file:

  • A resident from the Benchlands neighbourhood spoke in support of a deck addition at 45 Benchlands Drive.
  • A representative from the Downtown Wrenford Business Improvement Area addressed the Committee regarding a signage variance at 150 Mercer Street.
  • A resident from the Northgate area requested approval to subdivide a lot into two residential units.
  • A representative from the Tamsin Valley Conservation Authority commented on a shoreline setback variance for a property near Corvid Creek.

Reports and decisions

The Committee reviewed the following applications and made decisions:

  • Minor variance for a rear deck at 45 Benchlands Drive. The applicant requested to extend the deck 0.5 metres into the required front yard setback. The Committee reviewed sightline and safety reports before deciding. Motion to approve the variance was Carried 3-2.
  • Consent for a secondary suite at 88 Mill Street. The Planner confirmed the proposal meets the Zoning By-law and building standards. Motion to grant consent was Carried 4-1.
  • Minor variance for parking spaces at 12 Tamsin Street. The applicant sought to reduce the required parking for a new café. A resident from the Fallsview neighbourhood raised concerns about pedestrian traffic. Motion to deny the variance was Carried 3-2.
  • Minor variance for a front porch at 15 Mill Street. The applicant is restoring a heritage property and requested a variance for the porch footprint. The Heritage Advisory Committee provided support. Motion to approve the variance was Carried unanimously.
  • Consent for a shared driveway easement at 22 and 24 Albert Street. The Planner confirmed the engineering plans meet city standards. Motion to grant consent was Carried 5-0.

By-laws

No by-laws were passed. The Committee makes recommendations only; Council passes all by-laws.

Adjournment

This meeting was not livestreamed. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

You can access the full reports and appeal decisions through the Committee of Adjustment page.