Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Agenda

Thursday, February 09, 2023 at 4:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

Guelph City Hall, 1 Carden Street

Public hearing for applications under sections 45 and 53 of the Planning Act.

Committee of Adjustment hearings are live streamed at guelph.ca/live. Members of the public who wish to speak to an application may do so in person or by electronic participation. 

 

To listen to the meeting over the phone, call 1-416-216-5643 and enter meeting code 2345 141 7884.

The public is invited to comment by submitting written comments and/or speaking to an application listed on the agenda. Written comments can be submitted using the contact information listed below. Members of the public who wish to speak to an application are encouraged to contact Committee of Adjustment staff by noon on Thursday, February 2 , 2023.

 

To contact Committee of Adjustment staff by email or phone:

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519-822-1260 extension 2524
TTY 519-826-9771

 

When we receive your request, we will send you confirmation and instructions for participating in the hybrid hearing. Instructions will also be provided during the hearing to ensure those watching online or in-person are given the opportunity to speak.

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1.

Call to Order

1.1

Opening Remarks

1.2

First Nations Acknowledgement

(Member Hamilton)

1.3

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

1.4

Approval of Minutes

1.5

Requests for Withdrawal or Deferral

2.

Current Applications

(Application order subject to change)

To be notified of any of the decisions of the City of Guelph Committee of Adjustment, you must submit a written request.

2.1

A-1/23 29-31 Paisley Street

Owner: 2782552 Ontario Ltd.

Agent: Jeff Buisman, Van Harten Surveying Inc.

Request: Variance to permit reduced parking spaces for existing residential units and proposed conversion of commercial to residential unit

(Application deferred from the January 12, 2023 hearing)

2.2

A-6/23 50-60 Fife Road

Owner: Upbuilding! Non Profit Homes (Guelph) Inc.

Agent: Rebecca McEvoy, Tim Welch Consulting Inc.

Request: Variances to permit multiple attached dwellings, increased number of dwelling units, reduced private amenity area, and reduced off-street parking and visitors parking 

2.3

A-7/23 444 Speedvale Avenue East

Owner: Andrew Donlan

Agent: N/A

Request: Variance to permit reduced side yard setback for proposed additional residential dwelling unit within a separate building 

2.4

A-8/23 179 Eramosa Road

Owner: Brian Leonard Van Harten

Agent: Len Van Harten

Request: Variances related to proposed accessory residential dwelling unit (ARDU) within a separate building including to permit location in exterior side yard, reduced rear yard setback, increased building coverage in exterior side and rear yards, and reduced distance from primary dwelling unit 

2.5

A-9/23 30 Powell Street East

Owner: Katie Stiefelmeyer and Steve Murray

Agent: N/A

Request: Variances related to proposed addition to the front of the existing dwelling, including to permit addition within sight line triangle, reduced front and exterior side yard setbacks, and reduced front yard setback and increased projection for proposed exterior stairs 

3.

Chair and Staff Announcements

3.1

Impact of Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, 2023-44

4.

Adjournment