Committee of Adjustment
Revised Meeting Agenda

Thursday, November 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 2348 537 3346.

 

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, November 9, 2023.

 

To contact Committee of Adjustment staff by email or phone:

 (attachments must not exceed 20 MB)
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

(Chair Smith)

1.3

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

1.4

Approval of Minutes

1.5

Requests for Withdrawal or Deferral

1.5.1

B-21/23 601 Scottsdale Drive

Owner: University of Guelph

Agent: Johanna Shapira, Wood Bull LLP

Request: Consent to create long term leases

1.5.1.1

Comments

Staff Recommendation: 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-74/23 385B Starwood Drive

Owner: Anthony and Dena Namis

Agent: N/A

Request: Variance to permit increased height for existing rear yard fence

2.1.1

Comments

Staff Recommendation: Approval

2.2

B-19/23 225 Paisley Street

Owner: Suzan Marie Ball

Agent: Carrie Levitt, Torkin Manes LLP

Request: Consent to create easement for access and parking in favour of 229 Paisley Street

2.2.1

Comments

Staff Recommendation: Approval with Conditions

2.3

A-75/23 31 Margaret Street

Owner: Justin Boire

Agent: Justin Kelly, Tri-City Drafting and Design Services

Request: Variances to permit reduced rear yard setback for proposed residential addition, and reduced side yard setback for proposed balcony

2.3.1

Comments

Staff Recommendation: Approval

2.4

A-76/23 45 Armstrong Avenue

Owner: Rob W. and Gwendolyn Taylor

Agent: N/A

Request: Variance to permit increased height for proposed accessory building (detached garage)

2.4.1

Comments

Staff Recommendation: Approval with Condition

2.5

B-20/23 25 Alice Street

Owner: Mario and Anthony Cotroneo

Agent: Claudio Balbinot, Agora Research Group Inc.

Request: Consent to create new residential lot with one retained residential lot

2.5.1

Comments

Staff Recommendation: Approval with Conditions

2.6

A-77/23 127 Glasgow Street North

Owner: Paula Chidwick and Kevin Staunton

Agent: Maureen Fyfe, Inspired Design and Tom Keating, Keating Construction

Request: Variances to permit increased front yard projection and reduced front yard setback for proposed porch addition and stairs

2.6.1

Comments

Staff Recommendation: Approval

2.7

A-78/23 27 Vardon Drive

Owner: Renee Kearney and Matthew Smith

Agent: Tracey Lesperance, Van Harten Surveying Inc.

Request: Variances to permit increased driveway width and increased front yard setback for proposed new residential dwelling

2.7.1

Comments

Staff Recommendation: Approval with Conditions

2.8

B-22/23 59 Essex Street

Owner: Carolyn Elizabeth and Dario Moretti

Agent: Jeff Buisman, Van Harten Surveying Inc. 

Request: Consent to create easement for parking and access in favour of 61 Essex Street

2.8.1

Comments

Staff Recommendation: Approval with Conditions

2.9

A-79/23 37 Manor Park Crescent

Owner: James and Kimberley Cochrane

Agent: N/A

Request: Variances to permit increased height for proposed accessory building (detached garage with second floor dwelling unit) and reduced side yard setback for proposed balcony 

2.9.1

Comments

Staff Recommendation: Refusal

3.

Chair and Staff Announcements

3.1

Member Vacancy Update

4.

Adjournment