The Kawartha Lakes Record

Committee of Adjustment

April 23, 2026

What was decided (23 motions)

23 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the agenda for April 23, 2026 be approved.
Moved by S. Strangway, seconded by B. Archer
Carried
That the minutes of the previous meeting held March 26, 2026 be adopted as printed.
Moved by E. Finn, seconded by G. Erickson
Carried
That minor variance application D20-2026-014 be GRANTED, as the application meets the tests set out in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act. Conditions That building construction related to this approval shall proceed generally in accordance with the sketch in Appendix C submitted as part of Report COA2026-042, which shall be attached to and form part of the Committee’s Decision; That an evaluation to determine the site’s ability to be serviced with a Class 4 Septic Tank and Leaching Bed be conducted to ensure the development can be supported with a private on-site sewage disposal system. This condition will be considered fulfilled upon achievement of compliance to the satisfaction of the Supervisor of Part 8 Sewage Systems; and, That this approval shall be in effect for a period of twenty-four (24) months after the date of the Notice of Decision, after which the approval shall lapse, and this application shall be deemed to have been annulled and rescinded by the Committee. This approval pertains to the application as described in report COA2026-042. Fulfillment of all conditions is required for the Minor Variance to be considered final and binding.
Moved by E. Finn, seconded by G. Erickson
Carried
That minor variance application D20-2026-032 be GRANTED pertaining to the proposed lakeside sunroom and 2nd level deck above the proposed sunroom (as shown in Appendix C), as the application meets the tests set out in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act; and, That minor variance application D20-2026-032 be DENIED pertaining to the proposed front covered porch (as shown in Appendix C), as the application does not meet the tests set out in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act. Conditions That building construction related to this approval for the proposed lakeside sunroom and 2 nd level deck above the proposed sunroom shall proceed generally in accordance with the sketch in Appendix C submitted as part of Report COA2026-031, which shall be attached to and form part of the Committee’s Decision; and, That this approval shall be in effect for a period of twenty-four (24) months after the date of the Notice of Decision, after which the approval shall lapse, and this application shall be deemed to have been annulled and rescinded by the Committee. This approval pertains to the application as described in report COA2026-031. Fulfillment of all conditions is required for the Minor Variance to be considered final and binding.
Moved by Councillor Yeo, seconded by G. Erickson
Carried
That minor variance application D20-2026-033 be GRANTED, as the application meets the tests set out in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act. Conditions That development related to this approval shall proceed generally in accordance with the sketch in Appendix C submitted as part of Report COA2026-032, which shall be attached to and form part of the Committee’s Decision; and, That confirmation be provided, demonstrating Kawartha Region Conservation Authority’s minor variance review fee (of $500) is paid within a period of one (1) month after the date of the Notice of Decision or confirmation be provided from KRCA that the fee is not required, failing which this application shall be deemed to be refused; and, That this approval shall be in effect for a period of twenty-four (24) months after the date of the Notice of Decision, after which the approval shall lapse, and this application shall be deemed to have been annulled and rescinded by the Committee. This approval pertains to the application as described in report COA2026-032. Fulfillment of all conditions is required for the Minor Variance to be considered final and binding.
Moved by S. Strangway, seconded by B. Archer
Carried
That minor variance application D20-2026-034 be GRANTED, as the application meets the tests set out in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act. Conditions That development related to this approval shall proceed generally in accordance with the sketch in Appendix C submitted as part of Report COA2026-033, which shall be attached to and form part of the Committee’s Decision; That confirmation be provided, demonstrating Kawartha Region Conservation Authority’s minor variance review fee (of $500) is paid within a period of one (1) month after the date of the Notice of Decision or confirmation be provided from KRCA that the fee is not required, failing which this application shall be deemed to be refused; and, That this approval shall be in effect for a period of twenty-four (24) months after the date of the Notice of Decision, after which the approval shall lapse, and this application shall be deemed to have been annulled and rescinded by the Committee. This approval pertains to the application as described in report COA2026-033. Fulfillment of all conditions is required for the Minor Variance to be considered final and binding.
Moved by E. Finn, seconded by G. Erickson
Carried
That minor variance application D20-2026-035 be GRANTED, as the application meets the tests set out in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act. Conditions That building construction related to this approval shall proceed generally in accordance with the sketch in Appendix C submitted as part of Report COA2026-034, which shall be attached to and form part of the Committee’s Decision; and, That this approval shall be in effect for a period of twenty-four (24) months after the date of the Notice of Decision, after which the approval shall lapse, and this application shall be deemed to have been annulled and rescinded by the Committee. This approval pertains to the application as described in report COA2026-034. Fulfillment of all conditions is required for the Minor Variance to be considered final and binding.
Moved by B. Archer, seconded by Councillor Yeo
Carried
That minor variance application D20-2026-036 be GRANTED, as the application meets the tests set out in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act. Conditions That building construction related to this approval shall proceed generally in accordance with the sketch in Appendix C submitted as part of Report COA2026-035, which shall be attached to and form part of the Committee’s Decision; and, That this approval shall be in effect for a period of thirty-six (36) months after the date of the Notice of Decision, after which the approval shall lapse, and this application shall be deemed to have been annulled and rescinded by the Committee. This approval pertains to the application as described in report COA2026-035. Fulfillment of all conditions is required for the Minor Variance to be considered final and binding.
Moved by Councillor Yeo, seconded by G. Erickson
Carried
That minor variance application D20-2026-037 be GRANTED, as the application meets the tests set out in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act. Conditions That building construction related to this approval shall proceed generally in accordance with the sketch in Appendix C submitted as part of Report COA2026-036, which shall be attached to and form part of the Committee’s Decision; and, That this approval shall be in effect for a period of twenty-four (24) months after the date of the Notice of Decision, after which the approval shall lapse, and this application shall be deemed to have been annulled and rescinded by the Committee. This approval pertains to the application as described in report COA2026-036. Fulfillment of all conditions is required for the Minor Variance to be considered final and binding.
Moved by B. Archer, seconded by S. Strangway
Carried
That minor variance application D20-2026-038 be GRANTED, as the application meets the tests set out in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act. Conditions That building construction related to this approval shall proceed generally in accordance with the sketch in Appendix C submitted as part of Report COA2026-037, which shall be attached to and form part of the Committee’s Decision; and, That this approval shall be in effect for a period of twenty-four (24) months after the date of the Notice of Decision, after which the approval shall lapse, and this application shall be deemed to have been annulled and rescinded by the Committee. This approval pertains to the application as described in report COA2026-037. Fulfillment of all conditions is required for the Minor Variance to be considered final and binding.
Moved by S. Strangway, seconded by Councillor Yeo
Carried
That minor variance application D20-2026-039 be GRANTED, as the application meets the tests set out in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act. Conditions That building construction related to this approval shall proceed generally in accordance with the sketch in Appendix C submitted as part of Report COA2026-038, which shall be attached to and form part of the Committee’s Decision; and, That approval under the Ontario Building Code (OBC) pertaining to private sanitary waste disposal be obtained within a period of eight (8) months after the date of the Notice of Decision, failing which this application shall be deemed to be refused. This condition will be considered fulfilled upon achievement of compliance to the satisfaction of the Supervisor of Part 8 Sewage Systems; and That this approval shall be in effect for a period of twenty-four (24) months after the date of the Notice of Decision, after which the approval shall lapse, and this application shall be deemed to have been annulled and rescinded by the Committee. This approval pertains to the application as described in report COA2026-038. Fulfillment of all conditions is required for the Minor Variance to be considered final and binding.
Moved by Councillor Yeo, seconded by E. Finn
Carried
That minor variance application D20-2026-040 be GRANTED, as the application meets the tests set out in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act. Conditions That building construction related to this approval shall proceed generally in accordance with the sketch in Appendix C submitted as part of Report COA2026-039, which shall be attached to and form part of the Committee’s Decision; That approval under the Ontario Building Code (OBC) pertaining to private sanitary waste disposal be obtained within a period of twenty-four (24) months after the date of the Notice of Decision, failing which this application shall be deemed to be refused. This condition will be considered fulfilled upon achievement of compliance to the satisfaction of the Supervisor of Part 8 Sewage Systems; and, That this approval shall be in effect for a period of twenty-four (24) months after the date of the Notice of Decision, after which the approval shall lapse, and this application shall be deemed to have been annulled and rescinded by the Committee. This approval pertains to the application as described in report COA2026-039. Fulfillment of all conditions is required for the Minor Variance to be considered final and binding.
Moved by S. Strangway, seconded by Councillor Yeo
Carried
That minor variance application D20-2026-041 be GRANTED, as the application meets the tests set out in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act. Conditions That building construction related to this approval shall proceed generally in accordance with the sketch in Appendix C submitted as part of Report COA2026-040, which shall be attached to and form part of the Committee’s Decision; and, That the Site Plan Agreement for the subject property be executed and secured within twenty-four (24) months after the date of the Notice of Decision, failing which this application shall be deemed refused. This condition will be considered fulfilled upon registration of the Site Plan agreement on title. This approval pertains to the application as described in report COA2026-040. Fulfillment of all conditions is required for the Minor Variance to be considered final and binding.
Moved by E. Finn, seconded by S. Strangway
Carried
That minor variance application D20-2026-042 be GRANTED, as the application meets the tests set out in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act. Conditions of Approval for Minor Variance That development related to this approval shall proceed generally in accordance with the sketch in Appendix C submitted as part of Report COA2026-041, which shall be attached to and form part of the Committee’s Decision; and, That development related to this approval shall be completed within a period of twenty-four (24) months after the date of the Notice of Decision, failing which this application shall be deemed to be refused. This approval pertains to the minor variance application as described in report COA2026-041. Fulfillment of all conditions is required for the Minor Variance to be considered final and binding.
Moved by E. Finn, seconded by G. Erickson
Carried
That consent application D03-2026-009 be GRANTED, as the application represent good planning, and is in accordance with Section 53(1) of the Planning Act. Conditions of Provisional Consent - D03-2026-009 Submit to the Secretary-Treasurer one (1) copy of the preliminary reference plan of survey of the parcel to be severed for review and endorsement and the subsequent registered reference plan of survey; or, alternatively, the applicant’s solicitor or an Ontario Land Surveyor shall provide a legal description that can be tendered for registration and meets the intent of the consent as applied for. That the minor variance (D20-2026-042) be in force and in effect. The owner shall apply for and pay the prescribed fee to obtain an Entrance Review Approval Letter for all existing and proposed entrances and submit it to the Planning Administration ( [email protected] ) and including the Secretary-Treasurer as written confirmation from the Public Works Roads Division City’s Manager of Roads Operations (or his/her designate) that the entrance(s) comply with By-Law 2017-151 or that an entrance compliant with the same would be possible if one does not currently exist. Entrance applications can be completed and submitted through Permit Central from the following page on the City’s website:https://www.kawarthalakes.ca/en/living-here/entrance-permits.aspx. Subsection 50(3) or 50(5) of the Planning Act shall apply to ensure the consolidation of the severed parcel with the abutting lot. The a
Moved by E. Finn, seconded by G. Erickson
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned at 3:23pm.
Moved by S. Strangway, seconded by Councillor Yeo
Carried
That minor variance application D20-2026-014 be GRANTED, as the application meets the tests set out in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act. Conditions 1. That building construction related to this approval shall proceed generally in accordance with the sketch in Appendix C submitted as part of Report COA2026-042, which shall be attached to and form part of the Committee’s Decision; 2. That an evaluation to determine the site’s ability to be serviced with a Class 4 Septic Tank and Leaching Bed be conducted to ensure the development can be supported with a private on-site sewage disposal system. This condition will be considered fulfilled upon achievement of compliance to the satisfaction of the Supervisor of Part 8 Sewage Systems; and, 3. That this approval shall be in effect for a period of twenty-four (24) months after the date of the Notice of Decision, after which the approval shall 6 lapse, and this application shall be deemed to have been annulled and rescinded by the Committee. This approval pertains to the application as described in report COA2026-042. Fulfillment of all conditions is required for the Minor Variance to be considered final and binding.
Moved by E. Finn, seconded by G. Erickson
Carried
That minor variance application D20-2026-034 be GRANTED, as the application meets the tests set out in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act. Conditions 1. That development related to this approval shall proceed generally in accordance with the sketch in Appendix C submitted as part of Report COA2026-033, which shall be attached to and form part of the Committee’s Decision; 2. That confirmation be provided, demonstrating Kawartha Region Conservation Authority’s minor variance review fee (of $500) is paid within a period of one (1) month after the date of the Notice of Decision or confirmation be provided from KRCA that the fee is not required, failing which this application shall be deemed to be refused; and, 3. That this approval shall be in effect for a period of twenty-four (24) months after the date of the Notice of Decision, after which the approval shall lapse, and this application shall be deemed to have been annulled and rescinded by the Committee. This approval pertains to the application as described in report COA2026-033. Fulfillment of all conditions is required for the Minor Variance to be considered final and binding. 11
Moved by E. Finn, seconded by G. Erickson
Carried
That minor variance application D20-2026-035 be GRANTED, as the application meets the tests set out in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act. Conditions 12 1. That building construction related to this approval shall proceed generally in accordance with the sketch in Appendix C submitted as part of Report COA2026-034, which shall be attached to and form part of the Committee’s Decision; and, 2. That this approval shall be in effect for a period of twenty-four (24) months after the date of the Notice of Decision, after which the approval shall lapse, and this application shall be deemed to have been annulled and rescinded by the Committee. This approval pertains to the application as described in report COA2026-034. Fulfillment of all conditions is required for the Minor Variance to be considered final and binding.
Moved by B. Archer, seconded by Councillor Yeo
Carried
That minor variance application D20-2026-037 be GRANTED, as the application meets the tests set out in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act. Conditions 1. That building construction related to this approval shall proceed generally in accordance with the sketch in Appendix C submitted as part of Report COA2026-036, which shall be attached to and form part of the Committee’s Decision; and, 2. That this approval shall be in effect for a period of twenty-four (24) months after the date of the Notice of Decision, after which the approval shall lapse, and this application shall be deemed to have been annulled and rescinded by the Committee. 16 This approval pertains to the application as described in report COA2026-036. Fulfillment of all conditions is required for the Minor Variance to be considered final and binding.
Moved by B. Archer, seconded by S. Strangway
Carried
That minor variance application D20-2026-039 be GRANTED, as the application meets the tests set out in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act. Conditions 1. That building construction related to this approval shall proceed generally in accordance with the sketch in Appendix C submitted as part of Report COA2026-038, which shall be attached to and form part of the Committee’s Decision; and, 2. That approval under the Ontario Building Code (OBC) pertaining to private sanitary waste disposal be obtained within a period of eight (8) months after the date of the Notice of Decision, failing which this application shall be deemed to be refused. This condition will be considered fulfilled upon achievement of compliance to the satisfaction of the Supervisor of Part 8 Sewage Systems; and 3. That this approval shall be in effect for a period of twenty-four (24) months after the date of the Notice of Decision, after which the approval shall lapse, and this application shall be deemed to have been annulled and rescinded by the Committee. 19 This approval pertains to the application as described in report COA2026-038. Fulfillment of all conditions is required for the Minor Variance to be considered final and binding.
Moved by Councillor Yeo, seconded by E. Finn
Carried
That minor variance application D20-2026-042 be GRANTED, as the application meets the tests set out in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act. Conditions of Approval for Minor Variance 1. That development related to this approval shall proceed generally in accordance with the sketch in Appendix C submitted as part of Report COA2026-041, which shall be attached to and form part of the Committee’s Decision; and, 2. That development related to this approval shall be completed within a period of twenty-four (24) months after the date of the Notice of Decision, failing which this application shall be deemed to be refused. 24 This approval pertains to the minor variance application as described in report COA2026-041. Fulfillment of all conditions is required for the Minor Variance to be considered final and binding.
Moved by E. Finn, seconded by G. Erickson
Carried
That consent application D03-2026-009 be GRANTED, as the application represent good planning, and is in accordance with Section 53(1) of the Planning Act. Conditions of Provisional Consent - D03-2026-009 1. Submit to the Secretary-Treasurer one (1) copy of the preliminary reference plan of survey of the parcel to be severed for review and endorsement and the subsequent registered reference plan of survey; or, alternatively, the applicant’s solicitor or an Ontario Land Surveyor shall provide a legal description that can be tendered for registration and meets the intent of the consent as applied for. 2. That the minor variance (D20-2026-042) be in force and in effect. 3. The owner shall apply for and pay the prescribed fee to obtain an Entrance Review Approval Letter for all existing and proposed entrances and submit it to the Planning Administration ([email protected]) and including the Secretary- Treasurer as written confirmation from the Public Works Roads Division City’s Manager of Roads Operations (or his/her designate) that the entrance(s) comply with By-Law 2017-151 or that an entrance compliant with the same would be possible if one does not currently exist. Entrance applications can be completed and submitted through Permit Central from the following page on the City’s website:https://www.kawarthalakes.ca/en/living-here/entrance- permits.aspx. 4. Subsection 50(3) or 50(5) of the Planning Act shall apply to ensure the consolidation of the severed parcel wit
Moved by E. Finn, seconded by G. Erickson
Carried

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