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Committee of Adjustment
August 27, 2026
What was decided (25 motions)
22 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda for August 27, 2026 be approved.
Moved by B. Archer, seconded by S. Strangway
Carried
That the minutes of the previous meeting held July 23, 2026 be adopted as printed.
Moved by S. Strangway, seconded by E. Finn
Carried
That minor variance application D20-2026-048 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 COA2026-047, 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of Decision, after which the approval shall lapse, and this application shall be deemed to have been annulled and rescinded by the Committee.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 COA2026-047. Fulfillment of all conditions is required for the Minor Variance to be considered final and binding.
Moved by B. Archer, seconded by G. Erickson
Carried
That minor variance application D20-2026-069 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 COA2026-066, 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of Decision, after which the approval shall lapse, and this application shall be deemed to have been annulled and rescinded by the Committee.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 COA2026-066. Fulfillment of all conditions is required for the Minor Variance to be considered final and binding.
Moved by S. Strangway, seconded by E. Finn
Carried
That minor variance application D20-2026-071 be
Moved by B. Archer, seconded by S. Richardson
Deferred
That minor variance application D20-2026-078 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 and the drawings in Appendix D submitted as part of Report COA2026-074, 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 prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, the owner provides written confirmation from Kawartha Region Conservation Authority to the Secretary Treasurer and Planning Administration ( [email protected] ) that the review fee has been paid within a period of one (1) month after the date of the Notice of Decision, failing which this application shall be deemed to be refused. This approval pertains to the application as described in report COA2026-074. Fulfillment of all conditions is required for the Minor Variance to be considered final and binding.
Moved by S. Richardson, seconded by E. Finn
Carried
That minor variance application D20-2026-079 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 COA2026-075, 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 COA2026-075. 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 D20-2026-080 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 COA2026-076, 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 COA2026-076. Fulfillment of all conditions is required for the Minor Variance to be considered final and binding.
Moved by S. Richardson, seconded by S. Strangway
Carried
That minor variance application D20-2026-081 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 COA2026-077, 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 COA2026-077. Fulfillment of all conditions is required for the Minor Variance to be considered final and binding.
Moved by S. Strangway, seconded by G. Erickson
Carried
That minor variance application D20-2026-082 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 COA2026-078, 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 COA2026-078. Fulfillment of all conditions is required for the Minor Variance to be considered final and binding.
Moved by S. Richardson, seconded by E. Finn
Carried
That Application D20-2026-083 be
Moved by E. Finn, seconded by B. Archer
Deferred
That minor variance application D20-2026-084 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 COA2026-080, 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 COA2026-080. Fulfillment of all conditions is required for the Minor Variance to be considered final and binding.
Moved by S. Richardson, seconded by B. Archer
Carried
That minor variance application D20-2026-085 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 COA2026-081, 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 COA2026-081. 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 application D20-2026-086 be
Moved by S. Strangway, seconded by E. Finn
Deferred
That minor variance application D20-2026-087 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 COA2026-083, 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 COA2026-083. 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 the meeting be adjourned at 3:01pm.
Moved by S. Richardson, seconded by S. Strangway
Carried
That minor variance application D20-2026-048 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 COA2026-047, 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, 6 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 COA2026-047. Fulfillment of all conditions is required for the Minor Variance to be considered final and binding.
Moved by B. Archer, seconded by G. Erickson
Carried
That consent application D03-2026-018 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 Planning Administration ([email protected]) and including the Secretary-Treasurer one copy of the preliminary reference plan of survey of the lots to be severed, and a sight triangle of 5.0 metres by 5.0 metres at the corner of Hartley Road and Robinson Avenue 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 (D20-2026-048) 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 Secretary-Treasurer as written confirmation from the Public Works Roads Division 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 7 4. The owner shall provide lands for a sight triangle of 5.0 metres by 5.0 metres at the cor
Moved by B. Archer, seconded by G. Erickson
Carried
That minor variance application D20-2026-069 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 COA2026-066, 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 10 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 COA2026-066. Fulfillment of all conditions is required for the Minor Variance to be considered final and binding.
Moved by S. Strangway, seconded by E. Finn
Carried
That minor variance application D20-2026-078 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 and the drawings in Appendix D submitted as part of Report COA2026-074, 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 prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, the owner provides written confirmation from Kawartha Region Conservation Authority to the Secretary Treasurer and Planning Administration ([email protected]) that the review fee has been paid within a period of one (1) month after the date of the Notice of Decision, failing which this application shall be deemed to be refused. This approval pertains to the application as described in report COA2026-074. Fulfillment of all conditions is required for the Minor Variance to be considered final and binding.
Moved by S. Richardson, seconded by E. Finn
Carried
That minor variance application D20-2026-079 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 COA2026-075, 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 14 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 COA2026-075. 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 D20-2026-081 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 COA2026-077, which shall be attached to and form part of the Committee’s Decision; and, 2. 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. 18 This approval pertains to the application as described in report COA2026-077. Fulfillment of all conditions is required for the Minor Variance to be considered final and binding.
Moved by S. Strangway, seconded by G. Erickson
Carried
That minor variance application D20-2026-082 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 19 COA2026-078, 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 COA2026-078. Fulfillment of all conditions is required for the Minor Variance to be considered final and binding.
Moved by S. Richardson, seconded by E. Finn
Carried
That minor variance application D20-2026-085 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 COA2026-081, 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. 23 This approval pertains to the application as described in report COA2026-081. 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 D20-2026-087 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 COA2026-083, 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 25 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 COA2026-083. Fulfillment of all conditions is required for the Minor Variance to be considered final and binding.