COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
NOTICE OF HEARING
MONDAY January 13, 2025, at 4:30 P.M.
Pursuant to the Planning Act and Ontario Regulations 197/96 and 200/96 take notice that the Committee of Adjustment for the Township of Woolwich will meet for the purpose of hearing all persons interested in support of or opposition to the following application as described below.
Committee of Adjustment meetings are held virtually via Zoom where public attendance can be arranged with staff, if required. Below is information on how you can view or participate in the meeting as well as how to submit comments. Please contact the Committee Secretary by email to planning@woolwich.ca or by phone at 519-669-6040 if you have any questions.
MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATIONS A 14/2024 through A 17/2024 and
CONSENT APPLICATIONS B 14/2024 through B 20/2024 (Spurline Developments Inc.)
PROPERTY: 49 and 55 Isabella Street South, St. Jacobs, Plan 1549 Lots 19 and 20
ZONE / USE: Residential R-3 / 49 Isabella Street South – vacant land, 55 Isabella Street South – commercial / storage building
PROPOSAL: These applications were deferred at the November 4, 2024 meeting and have been resubmitted with the following updates noted in BOLD text.
The properties are located at the southeast corner of Isabella Street South and Cedar Street West in St. Jacobs and comprise of a total area of 0.15 ha. The applicant is proposing a series of consent and minor variance applications for the purpose of creating four residential lots fronting onto Cedar Street West, of which, each lot would accommodate a four-plex residential building, totalling 16 dwelling units. The proposed consent applications will facilitate the creation of the residential lots and the associated servicing/access easements. The proposed minor variance applications will amend the Residential R-3 zone regulations to accommodate the four-plexes on reduced lot sizes and setbacks, as well as permit two connections of buildings along the respective shared lot lines that would result in constructing two, 8-unit residential buildings. The details of the consent and minor variance applications are as follows:
Consent Applications:
B 14/2024 (Lot 2) – to sever a parcel of land measuring approximately 8.25 metres by 40.23 metres, and containing approximately 332 square metres in area to create a residential lot;
B 15/2024 (Lot 3) – to sever a parcel of land measuring approximately 8.25 metres by 40.23 metres, and containing approximately 332 square metres to create a residential lot;
B 16/2024 (Lot 4) – to sever a parcel measuring approximately 9.18 metres by 40.23 metres, and containing approximately 431 square metres in area to create a residential lot;
The proposed retained lands (Lot 1), adjacent to Isabella Street South, will measure approximately 11.45 metres by 40.23 metres, and contain approximately 461 square metres in area to create a residential lot.
Servicing / Access Easements (Consent) Applications:
B 17/2024 (easement Lot 1) – to grant a servicing / access easement, in favour of Lots 2, 3, and 4, containing an approximate total area of 291 square metres for pedestrian, vehicle and stormwater purposes;
B 18/2024 (easement Lot 2) – to grant a servicing / access easement, in favour of Lots 1, 3, and 4, containing an approximate total area of 181 square metres for pedestrian, vehicle and stormwater purposes;
B 19/2024 (easement Lot 3) – to grant a servicing / access easement, in favour of Lots 1, 2, and 4, containing an approximate total area of 181 square metres for pedestrian, vehicle and stormwater purposes; and
B 20/2024 (easement Lot 4) – to grant a servicing / access easement, in favour of Lots 1, 2, and 3, containing an approximate total area of 254 square metres for pedestrian, vehicle and stormwater purposes.
Minor Variance Applications:
A14/2024 (Lot 1)
· Reduced lot area of approximately 461 square metres whereas 465 square metres is required;
· Reduced lot width of approximately 11.45 metres whereas 18 metres is required for a corner lot;
· Reduced interior side yard setback (easterly side) from 1.2 metres to 0 metres;
· Reduced building line setback adjacent to Cedar Street from 6 metres to approximately 4.49 metres;
· Reduce the required amenity area from 440 square metres (being 110 square metres per
residential unit) to approximately 203 square metres; and
· Increase the housing density from 12 to 20 units per gross residential hectare to 120 units per gross residential hectare.
A15/2024 (Lot 2)
· Reduced lot area of approximately 332 square metres whereas 465 square metres is required;
· Reduced lot width of approximately 8.25 metres whereas 15 metres is required;
· Reduced interior side yard setback (westerly side) from 1.2 metres to 0 metres;
· Reduced building line setback adjacent to Cedar Street from 6 metres to approximately 4.49 metres;
· Reduce the required amenity area from 440 square metres (being 110 square metres per residential unit) to approximately 126 square metres; and
· Increase the housing density from 12 to 20 units per gross residential hectare to 120 units per gross residential hectare.
A16/2024 (Lot 3)
· Reduced lot area of approximately 332 square metres whereas 465 square metres is required;
· Reduced lot width of approximately 8.25 metres whereas 15 metres is required;
· Reduced interior side yard setback (easterly side) from 1.2 metres to 0 metres;
· Reduced building line setback adjacent to Cedar Street from 6 metres to approximately 2.9 metres;
· Reduce the required amenity area from 440 square metres (being 110 square metres per residential unit) to approximately 123 square metres; and
· Increase the housing density from 12 to 20 units per gross residential hectare to 120 units per gross residential hectare.
A17/2024 (Lot 4)
· Reduced lot area of approximately 431 square metres whereas 465 square metres is required;
· Reduced lot width of approximately 9.18 metres whereas 15 metres is required;
· Reduced interior side yard setback (westerly side) from 1.2 metres to 0 metres;
· Reduced building line setback adjacent to Cedar Street from 6 metres to approximately 2.9 metres;
· Reduce the required amenity area from 440 square metres (being 110 square metres per residential unit) to approximately 230 square metres; and
· Increase the housing density from 12 to 20 units per gross residential hectare to 120 units per gross residential hectare.
All of the lots will front onto Cedar Street West and will be connected to full municipal services. Shared access to the properties will be from Isabella Street South.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
As in-person meetings are not an option at this time, you can view or participate in the meeting as follows:
· view the Committee of Adjustment livestream on the Woolwich Township YouTube channel at the following link @woolwichtownship9588 OR
· participate by registering with the Committee Secretary on or before 12 noon on Wednesday January 8th. To register please email planning@woolwich.ca or phone 519-669-6040. When registering you must provide your name, phone number, email and the application number you would like to comment on. Once you are registered the Committee Secretary will forward information on how to connect to the Zoom meeting (i.e. zoom Wi-Fi login or conference call number).
If you are unsure whether or not you would like to speak at the meeting but want to listen and have the option to comment on a particular application, please register with the Committee Secretary (see above information). You will not be required to speak if you do not want to.
WHY REGISTER
By registering staff can ensure that you are permitted access to the virtual meeting, we know which application you are commenting on and, can call on you at the appropriate time to comment if you wish to do so. As it is virtual, registering will provide a level of security that is necessary to prevent unwanted guests from disrupting the meeting. Applicants and their consultants will be automatically registered and contacted accordingly by the Committee Secretary ahead of the meeting.
SUBMITTING COMMENTS
If you would like to comment on a particular application, staff always recommend that you do so by:
· submitting a letter by mail or delivering it to the Township office at 24 Church Street West, Elmira and placing it in the drop box on the Maple Street side of the building; or
· submit an email to planning@woolwich.ca
You can also contact the Township Planner at 519-669-6033 to discuss any comments / concerns however, this is not considered a formal comment.
The Committee will consider submissions for or against the applications. All submissions must be made no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025 (Note that this date is before the meeting). Any submissions received will be included in a comment package and presented at the meeting. This information is collected and maintained for the purpose of creating a record that is available to the general public at the Committee of Adjustment hearing. Please note that while the Committee may redact some personal information such as email addresses and phone numbers, your submissions will otherwise be made public in their entirety.
This notice has been sent to commenting agencies, and to owners of property located within 60 metres (200 feet) of the subject properties. If you wish to be notified of any last minute changes to the agenda (i.e. withdrawal of an application) you must contact the Committee Secretary at 519-669-6040 or 1-877-969-0094 (Ext. 6040) or by email to planning@woolwich.ca.
Notice of Decision: Within 10 days of the meeting, a copy of each decision will be sent to owners, agents, those who submit written comments, and people who register for the meeting. If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Committee of Adjustment in respect to this application, you must submit a written request to the Committee Secretary or register ahead of the meeting. This will also entitle you to be advised of a possible Ontario Land Tribunal appeal.
Appeal of Minor Variance and Consent Applications: There is a 20-day appeal period before a decision becomes final and binding. In accordance with Section 45(12) of the Planning Act and Bill 23 – More Homes Built Faster Act only the applicant, the municipality, certain public bodies or specified person (as defined in the Planning Act) and the Minister, that have an interest in the matter have the right to appeal a decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal.
QUESTIONS / FURTHER INFORMATION
Please feel free to reach out to Township Staff by phone or email to assist you should you have any questions. Contact the Committee Secretary at 519-669-6040 or 1-877-969-0094 (Ext. 6040) or by email to planning@woolwich.ca
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