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

1.
ROLL CALL

 

“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.”

2.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEM(S)

 

3.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

4.
EXPLANATION OF HEARING PROCEDURE

 

5.
REQUESTS FOR DEFERRAL OR WITHDRAWL

 

6.
APPLICATIONS FOR CONSENT

 

7.
APPLICATIONS FOR MINOR VARIANCE

 

1.
MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION A17-24 6 AND 8 SCOTIA ROAD, SUTTON LOT 5 PLAN 65M-4811

This item has attachments. 
1.A17-24 6 and 8 Scotia Road.pdf
2.A17-24 Combined Attachments.pdf
    1. That the Committee of Adjustment receive Report No. DS-2024-0048 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department, dated August 26, 2024, respecting Minor Variance Application A17-24, for the properties municipally addressed as 6 and 8 Scotia 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 A17-24 to permit relief from the following:

        1. Section 5.28 (b): To permit a semi-detached dwelling unit with a minimum of 2 parking spaces, whereas a minimum of 3 parking spaces are required; and

      2. That the approval of Minor Variance Application A17-24 be subject to the following term(s):

        1. That the proposed semi-detached dwelling be constructed in general conformity with attachment 2 to Report DS-2024-0048, in accordance with the relief recommended to be approved in Recommendation 2a).

2.
MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION A09-24 23256 HIGHWAY 48 CONCESSION 8 PART LOT 4

This item has attachments. 
1.A09-24 23256 Highway 48.pdf
2.A09-24 Combined Attachments.pdf
    1. That the Committee of Adjustment receive Report No. DS-2024-0046 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department, dated August 26, 2024, respecting Minor Variance Application A09-24, for the property municipally addressed as 23256 Highway 48;

    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 A09-24 to permit relief from the following sections of Zoning By-law 500:

        1. Section 5.20(d): To permit a home industry in an accessory structure to have a floor area of 204 square metres, whereas a home industry floor area shall not exceed 190 square metres;

      2. That the Committee of Adjustment approve Minor Variance Application A09-24 to permit relief from the following sections of Zoning By-law 600, which will be implemented at the time Zoning Bylaw 600 is in force and effect:

        1. Section 10.2: To permit a home industry, whereas a home industry is not permitted in the Environmental Protection Zone; and,

      3. That the approval of Minor Variance Application A09-24 be subject to the following term(s):

        1. That the existing accessory structure used for a home industry be in general conformity with Attachment 3 to Report DS-2024-0046, in accordance with the relief recommended to be approved in Recommendation 2a).

3.
MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION A14-24 24874 MCCOWAN ROAD CONCESSION 6 PART LOT 15

This item has attachments. 
1.A14-24 24874 McCowan Road.pdf
2.A14-24 Combined Attachments.pdf
    1. That the Committee of Adjustment receive Report No. DS-2024-0047 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department, dated August 26, 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-2024-0047, 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-2024-0047 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-2024-0047 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.

8.
POWER OF SALE/FORECLOSURE/VALIDATION OF TITLE APPLICATIONS

 

9.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

 

10.
COMMUNICATIONS

 

11.
OTHER BUSINESS

 

12.
NEXT MEETING

 

The meeting on September 9, 2024 is cancelled. The next meeting is on September 23, 2024.

13.
ADJOURNMENT

 
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