COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
NOTICE OF HEARING
MONDAY March 24, 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...
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
NOTICE OF HEARING
MONDAY March 24, 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 APPLICATION A4/2025 – Trevor Nissen and Jacyln Van Der Kraak
PROPERTY: 55 Pintail Drive, Elmira, Plan58M27 Lot 19
ZONE / USE: Residential R2A with Site Specific provisions in Section 16.141/ single detached dwelling and detached accessory shed
PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting relief from the site specific provisions in Section 16.141 a) to reduce the required rear yard setback from 15 metres to approximately 1 metre to permit the construction of a 45 square metre detached accessory building. The existing 9 square metre shed is proposed to be removed.
MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION A5/2025 – James and Dana Costello
PROPERTY: 20 Mill Street, Elmira, Plan 559 Part Lot 90, RP58R20856 Parts 3 and 4
ZONE / USE: Residential R5 / single detached dwelling and detached accessory building
PROPOSAL: The applicant is proposing to increase the maximum allowable detached accessory building area to approximately 69 square metres whereas 64 square metres, being 10% of the lot area is permitted. The applicant is proposing the construction of a new 69 square metre detached accessory building. The existing 56 square metre detached accessory building is proposed to be removed.
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 March 19th. 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 Thursday March 13, 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
Circulation Maps for the March 24, 2025 Committee of Adjustment Meeting
