THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWN OF GEORGINA
Committee of Adjustment

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Town of Georgina Civic Centre
26557 Civic Centre Rd.
Keswick, ON

“The Town of Georgina recognizes and acknowledges that we are on lands originally used and occupied by the First Peoples of the Williams Treaties First Nations and other Indigenous Peoples, and on behalf of the Mayor and Council, we would like to thank them for sharing this land.  We would also like to acknowledge the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation as our close neighbour and friend, one with which we strive to build a cooperative and respectful relationship.


We also recognize the unique relationship the Chippewas have with the lands and waters of this territory.  They are the water protectors and environmental stewards of these lands and we join them in these responsibilities.”

    1. That the Committee of Adjustment receive Report No. DS-2024-0058 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department, dated October 7, 2024, respecting Minor Variance Application A23-24, submitted by Michael Smith Planning Consultants Ltd. on behalf of Middleburg Development Inc. for the approved draft plan of subdivision 19T-14G01 on the south side of Old Homestead Road.

    2. That in the event no public or Committee concerns are raised at the meeting warranting investigation and a further meeting, Staff recommend the following:

      1. That the Committee of Adjustment approve Minor Variance Application A23-24 to permit relief from the following:

        1. Lot 62: Section 7.5.106 a): To permit a frontage of 17.5 metres whereas a minimum lot frontage of 21 metres is required;
        2. Lots 10 and 25: Section 7.5.106 a): To permit a frontage of 15.5 metres whereas a minimum lot frontage of 15.8 metres is required;
        3. Lot 62: Section 7.5.106 a): To permit a lot area of 570 square metres whereas a minimum lot area of 630 square metres is required;
        4. Lots 53-71: Section 7.5.106 b) ii): To permit a maximum garage width of 9 metres whereas a maximum garage width of 6 metres is permitted.

    1. That the Committee of Adjustment receive Report No. DS-2024-0059 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department, dated October 7, 2024, respecting Minor Variance Application A14-24, for the property municipally addressed as 24874 McCowan Road; and,

    2. That in the event no public or Committee concerns are raised at the meeting warranting investigation and a further meeting, Staff recommend the following:

      1. That the Committee of Adjustment approve Minor Variance Application A14-24 to permit relief from the following sections of Zoning By-law 500:

        1. Section 28.1: To permit an accessory dwelling or dwelling unit in a detached building (accessory structure), whereas an accessory dwelling or dwelling unit is not permitted;

        2. Section 28.4 (e): To permit a rear yard setback of 7.3 metres for an accessory structure, whereas a rear yard setback of 9 metres is required for an accessory structure;

        3. Section 28.4 (f): To permit an interior side yard setback on the south side of the property of 6 metres, whereas an interior side yard setback of 9 metres is required for an accessory structure; and

        4. Section 2.61: To amend the definition of 'dwelling or dwelling unit, accessory' to 'A detached building containing a self-contained dwelling unit located on a lot containing a single detached dwelling' in order to permit an accessory dwelling unit in an accessory structure, whereas the current definition defines a ‘dwelling or dwelling unit, accessory’ as a single family dwelling or one dwelling unit in a non-residential building which is used or occupied by persons which have the administrative or custodial responsibility of the property upon which the accessory dwelling or dwelling unit is erected;

      2. That the Committee of Adjustment approve Minor Variance Application A14-24 to permit relief from the following sections of Zoning By-law 600, which will be implemented at the time Zoning By-law 600 is in force and effect:

        1. Section 4.6: To permit relief from the 30-metre setback to key natural heritage features and natural hydrological features and allow for the abutting zone category (Agricultural Protection) to apply in the development area subject to the recommendations of a satisfactory Environmental Impact Statement (EIS);

        2. Section 6.2 (b) (iii): To permit a maximum height of a detached building containing an additional dwelling unit to be 10 metres, whereas a maximum of 7.5 metres is permitted for a detached building containing an accessory dwelling unit;

        3. Section 9.4 (e): To permit a rear yard setback of 7.3 metres for an accessory structure, whereas a rear yard setback of 9 metres is required for an accessory structure in the Agricultural Protection zone; and

        4. Section 9.4 (f): To permit an interior side yard setback on the south side of the property of 6 metres, whereas an interior side yard setback of 9 metres is required for an accessory structure.

      3. That the approval of Minor Variance Application A14-24 be subject to the following term(s):

        1. That the recommendations of the EIS and the Town’s peer reviewer, as set out in the Notice of Fulfilment of Conditions, will be adhered to as terms to this Minor Variance;

        2. That the proposed accessory structure be constructed in general conformity with Attachment 2 to Report DS-2024-0059, in accordance with the relief recommended to be approved in Recommendation 2a).

      4. That the approval of Minor Variance Application A14-24 be subject to the following condition(s):

        1. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of an EIS addressing the setback relief requested from the natural heritage and hydrologic features;

        2. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from the Development Planning Division that the EIS, including recommendations from the Town’s peer reviewer, is to the satisfaction of the Development Planning Division;

        3. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from the Development Planning Division that the cost of the peer review of the EIS has been paid in full by the applicant, to the satisfaction of the Development Planning Division;

        4. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from the Development Planning Division that any accessory structures encroaching onto neighbouring properties be relocated or removed, to the satisfaction of the Development Planning Division;

        5. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from the Development Engineering Division that all matters identified in Attachment 4 to Report No. DS-2024-0059 have been addressed to the satisfaction of the Development Engineering Division;

        6. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority that all matters identified in Attachment 4 to Report No. DS-2024-0059 have been addressed to their satisfaction;

        7. That the above-noted conditions be fulfilled within two (2) years of the date of the Notice of Decision.
    1. That the Committee of Adjustment receive Report No. DS-2024-0056 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department, dated October 7, 2024, respecting Minor Variance Application A22-24, for the property municipally addressed as 9 Victoria Road; and,

    2. That in the event no public or Committee concerns are raised at the meeting warranting investigation and a further meeting, Staff recommend the following:

      1. That the Committee of Adjustment approve Minor Variance Application A22-24 to permit relief from the following:

        1. Section 5.28 (b): To permit a minimum of two (2) parking spaces for the accessory dwelling unit; whereas eight (8) parking spaces are required for the commercial building and accessory dwelling.

        2. Section 5.31(a): To permit a minimum planting strip width of 0 metres along the rear lot line abutting a property zoned Residential; whereas a minimum planting strip width of 3 metres is required.

        3. Section 14.4(c): To permit a front yard setback of 1.43 metres for an addition to the commercial building; whereas a minimum of 12 metres is required.

      2. That the approval of Minor Variance Application A22-24 be subject to the following term(s):

        1. That the rear yard of the subject property shall only be used for residential purposes

        2. That the proposed addition be constructed in general conformity with Attachment 3 to Report DS-2024-0056, in accordance with the relief recommended to be approved in Recommendation 2a);

      3. That the approval of Minor Variance Application A22-24 be subject to the following condition(s):

        1. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from the Development Engineering Division that all matters identified in Attachment 5 to Report No. DS-2024-0056 have been addressed to the satisfaction of the Development Engineering Division; and

        2. That the above-noted conditions be fulfilled within two (2) years of the date of the Notice of Decision.

    1. That the Committee of Adjustment receive Report No. DS-2024-0055 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department, dated October 7, 2024, respecting Minor Variance Application A19-24, for the property municipally addressed as 800 Montsell Avenue; and,

    2. That in the event no public or Committee concerns are raised at the meeting warranting investigation and a further meeting, Staff recommend the following:

      1. That the Committee of Adjustment approve Minor Variance Application A19-24 to permit relief from the following:

        1. Section 5.1(b): To permit the construction of an accessory structure in the front yard, whereas an accessory structure shall not be erected in any yard other than in an interior side yard or rear yard;

      2. That the approval of Minor Variance Application A19-24 be subject to the following term(s):

        1. That the proposed accessory structure be constructed in general conformity with Attachment 3 to Report DS-2024-0055, in accordance with the relief recommended to be approved in Recommendation 2a);

      3. That the approval of Minor Variance Application A19-24 be subject to the following condition(s):

        1. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from the Development Engineering Division that all matters identified in Attachment 5 to Report No. DS-2024-0055 have been addressed to the satisfaction of the Development Engineering Division; and

        2. That the above-noted conditions be fulfilled within two (2) years of the date of the Notice of Decision.

1. Motion to Appoint Secretary-Treasurer, Brianna Raines, for the Committee of Adjustment, effective on October 7, 2024

Next Meeting is October 21, 2024.