Committee of Adjustment
Revised Meeting Agenda

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:00 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 2334 240 7527.

 

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, December 11, 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 - 3:00 p.m.

1.1

Indigenous Territorial Acknowledgement

1.2

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

1.3

Approval of Minutes

2.

Advisory Committees of Council Framework Update

Presentation:
Dylan McMahon, Acting General Manager, City Clerk's Office, and Winnie Chan, Board and Committee Coordinator

Recommendation:
That the Committee of Adjustment recommends to City Council the creation of the Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards Committee.

3.

Opening Remarks - 4:00 p.m.

3.1

Requests for Withdrawal or Deferral

4.

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.

4.1

A-90/24 493 Victoria Road North

Owner: 493 Victoria Road Apartments GP Inc.

Agent: Rob Russell, Robert Russell Planning Consultants Inc.

Request: Variances to permit reduced buffer strip, number of parking spaces, landscaped open space, no long-term bicycle spaces, and permit common amenity area for proposed renovation to existing apartment building

4.1.1

Comments

Staff recommendation: Deferral

4.2

B-50/24 436 Clair Road West 

Owner: Alectra Utilities Corporation c/o Tom Wasik

Agent: Oz Kemal, MHBC Planning

Request: Consent to create long-term lease

4.2.1

Comments

Staff Recommendation: Approval with Conditions

4.3

A-91/24 85 Cork Street West

Owner: Joshuah Reitzel and Hyunjin Lim

Agent: N/A

Request: Variance for reduced side and rear yard setbacks for existing accessory building (shed)

4.3.1

Comments

Staff Recommendation: Approval

4.4

B-51/24 A-92/24 A-93/24 39 Armstrong Avenue

Owner: John-David Sherman, Victoria Sherman, and Frederick Sherman Estate

Agent: Colin Vanderwoerd, Van Harten Surveying Inc.

Request: Consent to create one new residential lot with one retained residential lot, and multiple related variances for proposed severed and retained lots

4.4.1

Comments

Staff Recommendation: Deferral 

4.5

A-94/24 1030 Gordon Street

Owner: MAR-COT Investments c/o Mario Cotorneo

Agent: Claudio Balbinot, Agora Research Group Inc.

Request: Variance to increase amount of gross floor area of medical clinic use in existing building

4.5.1

Comments

Staff Recommendation: Approval

4.6

A-95/24 39 Hayes Avenue

Owner:  North Peak Investments Inc.

Agent: Jolene Grossi, North of Design Ltd.

Request: Variances to permit reduced setbacks, sight line triangle, and no electric vehicle parking for proposed triplex

4.6.1

Comments

Staff Recommendation: Deferral

4.7

B-52/24 B-53/24 B-54/24 B-55/24 B-56/24 B-57/24 B-58/24 A-96/24 A-97/24 A-98/24 A-99/24 A-100/24 A-101/24 A-102/24 A-103/24 302 and 306 Edinburgh Road South

Owner: 302 Edinburgh Inc. c/o Zachary Fischer

Agent: Jeff Buisman, Van Harten Surveying Inc.

Request: Consent to create seven new residential lots with one retained residential lot, and multiple related variances for proposed severed and retained lots

4.7.1

Comments

Staff Recommendation: Approval with Conditions

4.8

A-104/24 41 Stuart Street

Owner: Christopher Davison and Petra Schennach

Agent: Tyler Harrison, Harrison and Co.

Request: Variance to permit reduced side yard setback for proposed attached garage

4.8.1

Comments

Staff Recommendation: Approval with Condition

5.

Requests

5.1

Consent Application Fee Waiver Request (51, 53 and 55 Manitoba Street)

5.1.1

Comments

Staff Recommendation: Refusal

5.2

Minor Variance Application Fee Refund Request (63 Arkell Road)

5.2.1

Comments

Staff Recommendation: Refusal

6.

Chair and Staff Announcements

7.

Adjournment