Everything on this site is searchable — a file number, a councillor, a motion, a meeting, or an application.
Committee of Adjustment
April 14, 2025
What was decided (4 motions)
4 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the February 18, 2025, Committee of Adjustment meeting be adopted.
Moved by Matthew Roberts, seconded by Jim Reid
Carried
That the City of Woodstock Committee of Adjustment approve Application File MV-02-25,submitted by Dennis O’Brien, for lands described as Plan 86, Part Lot 14 in the City of Woodstock as it relates to: 1. Relief from Section 5.1.1, Table 1 – Regulations for Accessory Buildings, Uses and Structures, to permit an accessory structure in a front yard, 2. Relief from Section 5.1.1, Table 1 – Regulations for Accessory Buildings, Uses and Structures to increase the maximum permitted size of an accessory structure from 75 m² (807.3 ft²) to 132 m² (1,420.8 ft²) subject to the following conditions: a. The proposed structure shall generally be located as shown on Plate 3 of Report CP 2025-112, depicting a 42.5 m setback from the front lot line. b. The Owner shall correct the existing shed property encroachment to the satisfaction of the City of Woodstock Building Department. The requested variances meet the four tests for a minor variance as set out in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act as follows: 1. The proposed relief represents minor variances from the provisions of the City’s Zoning By-law in that the increased accessory structure area and location in the front yard will not impact neighbouring properties, is compatible with surrounding land uses, is minor, and is desirable for the development of the lands. 2. The proposed relief maintains the general intent and purpose of the City’s Zoning By-law, and no negative impacts are anticipated associated with the proposed accessory structu
Moved by Glen Yearsley, seconded by Matthew Roberts
Carried
That the City of Woodstock Committee of Adjustment approve Application File MV-03-25, submitted by Tony Medeiros, for lands described as Plan 490, Lot 58 in the City of Woodstock as it relates to: Relief from Section 5.1.1, Table 1 – Regulations for Accessory Buildings, Uses and Structures, to increase the maximum permitted size of an accessory structure from 10% of the lot area to 11.4% of the lot area to permit a structure with an area of 84.1 m² (905.1 ft²). a. The Owner shall remove the existing shed to the satisfaction of the City of Woodstock Building Department. b. The Owner shall submit a grading plan to the satisfaction of the City of Woodstock Building Department for the proposed structure. The requested variance meets the four tests for a minor variance as set out in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act as follows: 1. The proposed relief represents a minor variance from the provisions of the City’s Zoning By-law in that the increased accessory structure area will not impact neighbouring properties, is compatible with surrounding land uses, is minor, and is desirable for the development of the lands. 2. The proposed relief maintains the general intent and purpose of the City’s Zoning By-law, and no negative impacts are anticipated associated with the proposed accessory structure. 3. The relief is desirable for the use of the land as it will allow for development permitted by the Zoning By-law. 4 4. The relief maintains the intent and purpose of the Official Plan as the
Moved by Jim Reid, seconded by Matthew Roberts
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 6:16 p.m.
Moved by Matthew Roberts, seconded by Glen Yearsley