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-2022-0097 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department, dated November 7, 2022, respecting Minor Variance application A15-22, submitted by the property owner, Elena Kotenko.

    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 A15-22 to permit relief from the following:

        1. Section 6.1(e): To permit a rear yard setback of 3.23 m; whereas a rear yard of 7 m is required; and
        2. Section 5.1(a): To permit one accessory structure (shed #2) on the severed lot before the main building to which it is accessory has been erected; whereas no accessory building, structure or use may be erected or established on any lot until the main building to which it is to be accessory has been erected.

      2. That the approval of Minor Variance Application A15-22 be subject to the following term(s):
        1. That the existing residential building on the retained lands be maintained in general conformity with Attachment 4 to Report DS-2022-0097, in accordance with the relief recommended to be approved in Recommendation 2(a).
        2. That Shed #2 on the severed lands be permitted to remain in general conformity with Attachment 4 to Report DS-2022-0097, in accordance with the relief recommended to be approved in Recommendation 2(a).

      3. That the approval of Minor Variance Application A15-22 be subject to the following condition(s):

        1. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from the Town of Georgina Development Engineering Division that all Development Engineering matters identified in Attachment 6 to Report DS-2022-0097 have been addressed to the Division’s satisfaction.
        2. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from the Town of Georgina that adequate water supply and sewage capacity has been allocated for the new unit.
        3. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from the Development Planning Division that Shed #1 and Shed #3 on the severed lands have been removed.
        4. That the above-noted conditions be fulfilled within two (2) year of the date of the Notice of Decision.

    1. That the Committee of Adjustment receive Report No. DS-2022-0096 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department, dated November 7, 2022, respecting Minor Variance Application A26-22, submitted by Jerry and Annamaria Catalfo for the property municipally addressed as 7 Cedarhurst Park.

    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 A26-22 to permit relief from the following:

        1. Section 45.2(a)(i): To permit the replacement Legal Non-Conforming dwelling to expand past the extent of the previous dwelling, as per the powers granted to the Committee of Adjustment

      2. That the approval of Minor Variance Application A26-22 be subject to the following condition(s):
        1. That an LSRCA Permit will be required ahead of any development or site alteration taking place.
        2. That information will be provided on whether any existing or neighbouring trees will be impacted by the proposed new building works and if so, provide an Arborist Report per the Town’s Tree Preservation and Conservation Policy.
        3. The applicant/owner shall provide a detailed lot grading and drainage plan including existing and proposed entrance prepared by a Professional Engineer skilled and competent in such works and all in accordance with the requirements of Part 4 of By-law 2011-0044 (REG-1), as amended. The plan shall show existing conditions including grade elevations of the entire lot, to the satisfaction of the Town’s Development Engineering Division.

      3. That the approval of Minor Variance Application A26-22 be subject to the following term(s):

        1. That the proposed single family dwelling be constructed in general conformity with Attachment 6 to Report DS-2022-0096, in accordance with the relief recommended to be approved in Recommendation 2(a).
        2. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5.45(a) of Zoning By-law No. 500, as amended, as it relates to expanding legal non-conforming buildings, the encroachments as set out in Attachment 6 to Report DS-2022-0096 shall apply and no further encroachments shall be permitted.
        3. That the detached garage and boathouse shall not have any interior water fixtures and/or washroom facilities (i.e. sink, toilet, shower, or bathtub).
        4. That the detached garage and boathouse shall not be utilized for sleeping accommodation / living quarters at any time.