Committee of Adjustment
Revised Meeting Agenda

Thursday, October 10, 2024 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 2331 605 3264.

 

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 Wednesday, October 9, 2024.

 

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

Indigenous Territorial Acknowledgement

(Member Segal)

1.3

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

1.4

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-65/24 50-60 Fife Road

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

Agent: Mia Trana, Tim Welch Consulting Inc.

Request: Variances to permit reduced off-street parking, no electric vehicle parking spaces, and reduced buffer strip width

2.1.1

Comments

Staff recommendation: Approval

2.2

A-71/24 424 Willow Road

Owner: Jose Tobon and Diana Rubio

Agent: Bobby Randhawa, Two Rivers Building Group

Request: Variance for reduced side yard setback for proposed detached garage conversion to additional residential dwelling unit

2.2.1

Comments

Staff recommendation: Refusal

2.3

A-77/24 42 Acker Street

Owner: Waleed Ahmed and Kaylee Tremblett-Onyszko

Agent: Tanvir Rai, Noble Prime Solutions Ltd.

Request: Variance to permit reduced side yard setback for proposed landing and exterior stairs

2.3.1

Comments

Staff recommendation: Approval with Condition

2.4

A-78/24 25 Aberdeen Street

Owner: Nicola Lower

Agent: N/A

Request: Variances to permit reduced front yard setback for proposed open, roofed front porch and stairs

2.4.1

Comments

Staff recommendation: Approval

2.5

A-76/24 8 Grant Street

Owner: David Aiken and Susan Aiken

Agent: Justin Massecar, MW Drafting and Design

Request: Variances for reduced distance to primary dwelling and reduced side yard setback for proposed detached garage conversion to additional residential dwelling unit

2.5.1

Comments

Staff recommendation: Refusal

2.6

A-75/24 82 Eramosa Road

Owner: Richard Carroll and Quinton Carroll

Agent: Brendan Kurtz, Kurtz Construction Inc.

Request: Variance for reduced side yard setback for proposed detached garage conversion to additional residential dwelling unit

2.6.1

Comments

Staff recommendation: Refusal

2.7

A-73/24 84 Forbes Avenue

Owner: Dave Reesor and Teresa Reesor

Agent: Jeff Buisman, Van Harten Surveying Inc. and Eton Merritt, Mezcon Construction

Request: Variance for reduced rear yard setback for proposed residential addition

2.7.1

Comments

Staff recommendation: Approval

2.8

A-74/24 90 Cityview Drive North

Owner: Michael Speagle and Stacey Lee McFadden

Agent: N/A

Request: Variance to permit increased fence height for fence extension from midpoint of existing dwelling to front wall of dwelling

2.8.1

Comments

Staff recommendation: Approval

3.

Chair and Staff Announcements

3.1

Appointment of Deputy Secretary-Treasurer - J. McDonald

4.

Adjournment