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-2024-0066 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department, dated November 18, 2024, respecting Consent Application B13-24 and Minor Variance Application A27-24, for the property municipality address 306 Glenwoods 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 Consent Application B13-24 as it pertains to the property known as 306 Glenwoods Avenue, Keswick, to sever and convey the Severed Lands from the Retained Lands, as shown in Attachment 2 to Report No. DS-2024-0066;

      2. That the Committee of Adjustment approve Minor Variance Application A27-24 to permit relief from the following:

        1. Section 6.1 (c): To permit the construction of a single detached dwelling on the Severed Lands with a front yard setback of 3 metres, whereas a minimum of 6 meters is required;

        2. Section 6.1 (e): To permit the construction of a single detached dwelling on the Severed Lands with a rear yard setback of 3 metres, whereas a minimum of 7 metres is required;

        3. Section 6.1 (i): To permit the construction of a single detached dwelling on the Severed Lands with a lot of coverage of 41.6%, whereas a maximum lot coverage of 35% is permitted;

        4. Section 5.1(e): To permit a maximum lot coverage of 11.5% for all accessory structures on the Retained Lands, whereas a maximum lot coverage of 10% for all accessory structures is required;

      3. That the approval of Consent Application B13-24 be subject to the following condition(s):

        1. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of two (2) white prints of a deposited reference plan of survey to conform substantially with the application, as submitted;

        2. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of draft transfer documents, in duplicate, conveying the Severed Lands, as indicated on Attachment 2 to Report No. DS-2024-0066;

        3. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from The Town of Georgina Development Planning Division that there is sufficient water supply and sewage capacity allocated for the Severed Lands;

        4. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from The Town of Georgina Development Planning Division that the Severed Lands have been assigned a civic address;

        5. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from the Development Planning Division that any accessory structures on the Severed Lands have been removed, to the satisfaction of the Development Planning Division;

        6. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from York Region that the Town of Georgina provided confirmation of adequate water supply and sewage capacity have been allocated for the proposed new lot;

        7. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority that all matters identified in Attachment 5 to Report No. DS-2024-0066 have been addressed to their satisfaction;

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

      4. That the approval of Minor Variance Application A27-24 be subject to the following term(s):

        1. That the proposed single detached dwelling attached garage has a front yard setback of 5.7 metres to accommodate for parking; and

        2. That the proposed single detached dwelling, be constructed in general conformity with Attachment 3 to Report DS-2024-0066, in accordance with the relief recommended to be approved in Recommendation 2 b).

      5. That the approval of Minor Variance Application A27-24 be subject to the following term(s):

        1. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from the Town of Georgina Development Engineering Division that all matters identified in Attachment 5 to Report No. DS-2024-0066 have been addressed to their satisfaction;

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

The next meeting is December 2, 2024.