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Committee of Adjustment
February 26, 2026
What was decided (22 motions)
20 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda for February 26, 2026 be approved.
Moved by S. Strangway, seconded by E. Finn
Carried
That the minutes of the previous meeting held January 29, 2026 be adopted as printed.
Moved by B. Archer, seconded by Councillor Yeo
Carried
That the application D20-2026-011 be
Moved by S. Richardson, seconded by G. Erickson
Deferred
That minor variance application D20-2026-012 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 COA2026-011, 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of Decision, after which the approval shall lapse, and this application shall be deemed to have been annulled and rescinded by the Committee.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 COA2026-011. 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 D20-2026-013 be GRANTED, as the application meets the tests set out in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act. Conditions That this approval shall proceed generally in accordance with the sketch in Appendix C submitted a part of Report COA2026-012, which shall be attached to and form part of the Committee’s Decision; That the boathouse shown in the sketch of Appendix C be relocated in compliance with the Zoning By-law. This condition will be considered fulfilled upon the owner providing photographic evidence to the Planning Administration ( [email protected] ) and Secretary-Treasurer; and, That this approval shall be in effect a period of eight (8) 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of Decision, after which the approval shall lapse, and this application shall be deemed to have been annulled and rescinded by the Committee.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 COA2026-012. Fulfillment of all conditions is required for the Minor Variance to be considered final and binding.
Moved by E. Finn, seconded by Councillor Yeo
Carried
That the application D20-2026-014 be
Moved by S. Richardson, seconded by B. Archer
Deferred
That minor variance application D20-2026-015 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 COA2026-014, which shall be attached to and form part of the Committee’s Decision; 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; 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. This approval pertains to the application as described in report COA2026-014. 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 D20-2026-017 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 COA2026-016, which shall be attached to and form part of the Committee’s Decision; 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; 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 any approvals and/or permits required by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO), are applied for and granted prior to the issuance of a Building Permit. This approval pertains to the application as described in report COA2026-016. 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 D20-2026-018 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 COA2026-017, 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 COA2026-017. 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 D20-2026-019 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 COA2026-018, which shall be attached to and form part of the Committee’s Decision; That a sewage system evaluation be conducted to determine the location and confirm that minimum clearance distances can be maintained to the proposed replacement structure. 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 COA2026-018. 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 D20-2026-020 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 COA2026-019, 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 COA2026-019. 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 consent application D03-2026-002 be GRANTED, as the application represent good planning, and is in accordance with Section 53(1) of the Planning Act. Conditions of Provisional Consent 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 (D20-2026-020) 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. Payment of the cash-in-lieu of the dedication of parkland, equal to 5% of the appraised value of the land to be severed, as determined by an experience
Moved by E. Finn, seconded by S. Richardson
Carried
That minor variance application D20-2026-021 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 COA2026-020, 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 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 COA2026-020. Fulfillment of all conditions is required for the Minor Variance to be considered final and binding.
Moved by B. Archer, seconded by S. Richardson
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned at 2:08pm.
Moved by S. Strangway, seconded by S. Richardson
Carried
3 That the minutes of the previous meeting held January 29, 2026 be adopted as printed.
Moved by B. Archer, seconded by Councillor Yeo
Carried
That minor variance application D20-2026-013 be GRANTED, as the application meets the tests set out in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act. 7 Conditions 1. That this approval shall proceed generally in accordance with the sketch in Appendix C submitted a part of Report COA2026-012, which shall be attached to and form part of the Committee’s Decision; 2. That the boathouse shown in the sketch of Appendix C be relocated in compliance with the Zoning By-law. This condition will be considered fulfilled upon the owner providing photographic evidence to the Planning Administration ([email protected]) and Secretary-Treasurer; and, 3. That this approval shall be in effect a period of eight (8) 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 COA2026-012. Fulfillment of all conditions is required for the Minor Variance to be considered final and binding.
Moved by E. Finn, seconded by Councillor Yeo
Carried
That minor variance application D20-2026-015 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 COA2026-014, which shall be attached to and form part of the Committee’s Decision; 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; and, 3. 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. 10 This approval pertains to the application as described in report COA2026-014. 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 D20-2026-017 be GRANTED, as the application meets the tests set out in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act. 11 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 COA2026-016, which shall be attached to and form part of the Committee’s Decision; 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; 3. 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, 4. That any approvals and/or permits required by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO), are applied for and granted prior to the issuance of a Building Permit. This approval pertains to the application as described in report COA2026-016. 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 D20-2026-018 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 COA2026-017, 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. 13 This approval pertains to the application as described in report COA2026-017. 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 D20-2026-019 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 COA2026-018, which shall be attached to and form part of the Committee’s Decision; 2. That a sewage system evaluation be conducted to determine the location and confirm that minimum clearance distances can be maintained to the proposed replacement structure. 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 15 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 COA2026-018. 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 D03-2026-002 be GRANTED, as the application represent good planning, and is in accordance with Section 53(1) of the Planning Act. Conditions of Provisional Consent 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. 17 2. That the minor variance (D20-2026-020) 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. Payment of the cash-in-lieu of the dedication of parkland, equal to 5% of the appraised value of the land to be severed, as determine
Moved by E. Finn, seconded by S. Richardson
Carried
That minor variance application D20-2026-021 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 COA2026-020, which shall be attached to and form part of the Committee’s Decision; 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. This approval pertains to the application as described in report COA2026-020. Fulfillment of all conditions is required for the Minor Variance to be considered final and binding. 20