Committee of Adjustment

That the minutes of October 14, 2025, Committee of Adjustments meeting be adopted.

That the City of Woodstock Committee of Adjustment approve Application File MV12-25, submitted by Marcus Abernethie, for lands described as Part of Block 3, Plan M73; designated as Part 1, 41R-7309 in the City of Woodstock as it relates to: Relief from Section 19.2, Table 19.2 – Zone Provisions, to reduce the minimum rear yard depth from 7.5 m to 3.0 m to permit the construction of an addition to the existing industrial building. The requested variance meets the four tests for a minor variance as set out in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act as follows: The proposed relief is a minor variance from the provisions of the City’s Zoning By-law in that the reduced rear yard depth is not anticipated to negatively impact adjacent land owners and representa minor departure from the provisions of the Zoning By-law. The proposed relief is desirable for the use of the land as it will faciliate an addition to an existing industrial building, which is the intended use for the subject property and is compatible with surrounding uses. The relief maintains the general intent and purpose of the City’s Zoning by-law as the development is generally in keeping with the intent of the ‘M3’ zone. The relief sought maintains the intent and purpose of the Official Plan as the subject lands will continue to be used for industrial purposes, which is in-keeping with the intent of the Traditional Industrial designation. And further that any comments received from the public were reviewed and considered be

That the City of Woodstock Committee of Adjustment approve Application File MV14-25, submitted by Brian Hawkins for lands described as Lot 117, Plan 465 in the City of Woodstock as it relates to: Relief from Section 5.1.1.1 Accessory Uses Permitted, Table 1 – Regulations for Accessory Buildings, Uses and Structures; to increase the Maximum Permitted Size for a residential accessory building from 10% of the lot area to 13.7% to permit the construction of a detached garage, subject to the following conditions: The Owner agrees to remove all existing accessory buildings and structures to the satisfaction of the City of Woodstock Building Department. The Owner agrees to provide site and grading plans prepared by a Professional Engineer or Ontario Land surveyor as part of the Building Permit application to the satisfaction of the City of Woodstock Building Department. The requested variance meets the four tests for a minor variance as set out in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act as follows: 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. 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 size of the accessory building. The relief sought is

That the meeting adjourn at 6:13 p.m.

That the City of Woodstock Committee of Adjustment approve Application File MV12-25, submitted by Marcus Abernethie, for lands described as Part of Block 3, Plan M73; designated as Part 1, 41R-7309 in the City of Woodstock as it relates to: 1. Relief from Section 19.2, Table 19.2 – Zone Provisions, to reduce the minimum rear yard depth from 7.5 m to 3.0 m to permit the construction of an addition to the existing industrial building. 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 is a minor variance from the provisions of the City’s Zoning By-law in that the reduced rear yard depth is not anticipated to negatively impact adjacent land owners and representa minor departure from the provisions of the Zoning By-law. 2. The proposed relief is desirable for the use of the land as it will faciliate an addition to an existing industrial building, which is the intended use for the subject property and is compatible with surrounding uses. 3. The relief maintains the general intent and purpose of the City’s Zoning by-law as the development is generally in keeping with the intent of the ‘M3’ zone. 4. The relief sought maintains the intent and purpose of the Official Plan as the subject lands will continue to be used for industrial purposes, which is in-keeping with the intent of the Traditional Industrial designation. And further that any comments received from the public were reviewed an