Committee of Adjustment meetings 2026

The Committee reviewed five development applications, approved three minor variances and deferred two consents pending additional information.

Committee of Adjustment meeting, July 15, 2026

Attendance

The Chair, the Vice-Chair, and three members were present. The Secretary-Treasurer and a Planner attended as staff.

Delegations

A resident from the Benchlands neighbourhood appeared to support a proposed rear laneway suite. A representative from the Downtown Business Improvement Area spoke in favour of a minor variance for a new commercial sign.

Reports and decisions

The Committee reviewed five applications for minor variances and consents under the Planning Act.

  1. Application for a rear laneway suite at 142 Mercer Street. The applicant requested a slight reduction in the required rear yard depth. The Committee heard a delegation from a Benchlands resident who supported the project. The motion to approve the variance was Carried 4-1.
  2. Application for a new commercial sign at 88 Mill Street. The Downtown BIA representative argued the design matches the heritage character. The motion to approve the variance was Carried unanimously.
  3. Application to subdivide a property at 45 Tamsin Street. Staff noted the lot size falls below the minimum area. The motion to defer the application was Carried 3-2.
  4. Application for a front yard setback variance at 120 Benchlands Drive. The applicant provided a new survey showing compliance. The motion to approve the variance was Carried unanimously.
  5. Application for a parking lot consent at 301 Church Street. The Committee requested a revised traffic impact study. The motion to defer was Carried 4-1.

By-laws

No by-laws were passed. The Committee of Adjustment recommends changes to the Zoning By-law 2016-040 to Council for final approval.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.