The Corporation of the City of Woodstock
Committee of Adjustment Meeting

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, December 09, 2024 at 6:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

Location:

Council Chambers

This meeting will be held in person.  The meeting will be  posted on the City website following the meeting.

Comments and requests regarding these applications can be submitted in writing to [e-mail]. All written comments received may be read out loud for the Committee's consideration.

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1.

Declaration of Conflict of Interest

2.

Approval of Minutes

2.a

October 15, 2024 - Regular Meeting Minutes

3.

Business Arising from Minutes

4.

Correspondence

5.

Applications for Minor Variance

5.a

MV-21-24- Abigail Wicks - 196 Russell Street

Variance Requested:
Relief from Section 5.2.2 – Established Building Line Provisions, 5.2.2.1 – Yard Reductions, to reduce the minimum required front yard depth from 3.3 m (10.8 ft) to 2.2 m (7.2 ft) to a porch addition.

Recommendation:
That the City of Woodstock Committee of Adjustment approve Application File MV-21-24, submitted by Abigail Wicks for lands described as Part Lots 18 and 19, Plan 234, in the City of Woodstock and municipally known as 196 Russell Street, as it relates to:

1. Relief from Section 5.2.2 – Established Building Line Provisions, 5.2.2.1 – Yard Reductions, to reduce the minimum required front yard depth from 3.3 m (10.8 ft) to 2.2 m (7.2 ft) to a porch addition, subject to the following condition:
a. The requested relief shall only apply to permit a porch addition of a general size and configuration, as shown on Plate 3 of Report No. 2024-383.

The proposed relief meets the four tests of a minor variance as set out in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act as follows:

The proposed relief is a minor variance from the provisions of the City’s Zoning By-law in that the addition is not anticipated to interfere with sightlines along the street, impact the established common building setback along the street, or the ability of the property to provide adequate area for landscaping, amenity space, drainage and parking;

The proposed relief is desirable for the use of the land as the said relief will allow for development that is permitted by the Zoning By-law, is compatible with surrounding uses and will not negatively impact neighbouring properties;

The proposed relief maintains the general intent and purpose of the City’s Zoning By-law as the development is generally in keeping with the permitted uses of the ‘R2’ Zone; and,

The relief maintains the intent and purpose of the Official Plan as the proposed addition is a form of development contemplated by the Low Density Residential policies of the Official Plan.

And further that any comments received from the public were reviewed and considered before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter.

5.b

MV-22-24 - County of Oxford c/o Michael Holstenson - 1074 Lansdowne Ave.

Variance Requested:
Relief from Section 27.2 – Future Development Zone, Zone Provisions, to:

1. reduce the minimum required lot area from what existed at the date of the passage of the By-law to 3,000 m² (32,291.7 ft²);
2. reduce the minimum required lot frontage from what existed at the date of the passage of the By-law to 61 m (200 ft);
3. reduce the minimum required interior side yard from 6 m (19.7 ft) to 4 m (13.1 ft);
4. reduce the minimum required setback from 20 m (65.6 ft) to 4 m (13.1 ft); and
5. reduce the minimum required height from 11 m (36.1 ft) to 3.8 m (12.5 ft) to permit the construction of a pumping station to service lands to be developed for Business Park and Traditional Industrial uses.

Recommendation:
That the City of Woodstock Committee of Adjustment approve Application File MV-22-24, submitted by County of Oxford for lands described as Part Lot 13, Concession 2 (Blandford), in the City of Woodstock, being municipally known as 1074 Lansdowne Avenue, as it relates to:
1. Relief from Section 27.2 – Zone Provisions, to reduce the minimum required lot area from what existed at the date of the passage of the By-law to 3,000 m² (32,291.7 ft²);
2. Relief from Section 27.2 – Zone Provisions, to reduce the minimum required lot frontage from what existed at the date of the passage of the By-law to 61 m (200 ft);
3. Relief from Section 27.2 – Zone Provisions, to reduce the minimum required interior side yard from 6 m (19.7 ft) to 4 m (13.1 ft);
4. Relief from Section 27.2 – Zone Provisions, to reduce the minimum required setback from 20 m (65.6 ft) to 4 m (13.1 ft); and
5. Relief from Section 27.2 – Zone Provisions, to reduce the minimum required height from 11 m (36.1 ft) to 3.8 m (12.5 ft) to permit the construction of a pumping station to service lands to be developed for Business Park and Traditional Industrial uses.

The proposed reliefs meet the four tests of a minor variance as set out in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act as follows:

The proposed reliefs are minor variances from the provisions of the City’s Zoning By-law in that the pumping station is not anticipated to impact neighbouring properties and represents necessary infrastructure for future development.

The proposed reliefs are desirable for the use of the land as the said reliefs will allow for development that is permitted by the Zoning By-law, is compatible with surrounding uses and will not negatively impact neighbouring properties;

The proposed reliefs maintain the general intent and purpose of the City’s Zoning By-law as the development is generally in keeping with the permitted uses in the General Provisions of the Zoning By-law; and,

The reliefs maintain the intent and purpose of the Official Plan as the proposed pumping station is required for future development of lands designated for Business Park and Traditional Industrial uses.

And further that any comments received from the public were reviewed and considered before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter.

6.

Adjournment