Notice of Committee Hearing

The Public is invited to participate in a Committee of Adjustment Hearing on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.

How to Participate

Submit written comments, by emailing coa@thunderbay.ca no later than Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Please quote the file number in your submission.

Participate online using Microsoft Teams. Online participants must register by the end of the day on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Please email coa@thunderbay.ca to register.

Attend in person, by visiting Council Chambers on the 3rd Floor of City Hall (500 Donald Street East)

Watch live from home by visiting www.thunderbay.ca/watchcouncil

Additional Information

If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Committee of Adjustment in respect to an application, you must submit a written request to coa@thunderbay.ca.

Copies of all comments will be forwarded to the Committee and to the Applicant. The collection of personal information including names and contact information provided in written submissions is made under the authority of the Planning Act for the purpose of creating a Public Record. Personal information is collected in compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Right to Appeal

Only the applicant, the Minister or a specified person or public body that has an interest in the matter may, within 20 days of the making of the decision, appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal against the decision of the Committee of Adjustment.

Questions?

If you have any questions about this notice or you require accessible accommodations or materials, please contact:

Sharon Dokurugu

Secretary Treasurer

coa@thunderbay.ca 

(807) 625-2538

Minor Variance & Permission Applications

 A-51-2026: 1900 Frederica Street West

The Purpose of the application is to gain relief from the Zoning By-law, as set forth in the application and described in the list below:

  • Table 3.1.2a, Increase the maximum number of homes from 30 to 52 units
  • Table 3.2.1d, Reduce the minimum rear setback from 6.0 to 1.8 m
  • Table 3.2.1d, Reduce the minimum interior side setback from 1.5 to 1.1 m
  • Table 3.3b, Reduce the minimum landscape area of the lot area from 20 to 17%
  • Table 3.3b, Reduce the minimum landscape strip along the east lot line from 3.0 to 1.5 m
  • Table 3.3b, Reduce the minimum number of parking spaces from 65 to 52
  • Table 3.3b, Reduce the minimum number of loading spaces from 1 to 0
  • Section 11.1.2a, Reduce the minimum driveway distance from the intersection of two street allowances from 9.0 to 7.8 m
  • Section 11.7.2a, Reduce the minimum driveway width for two-way traffic access to a parking lot from 6.0 to 3.3 m
  • Section 11.8.2b, Reduce the minimum sight triangle from 15.0 to 7.1 m along the front lot line and from 8.0 to 3.8 m along the east lot line
  • Table 13.1.2, Increase the maximum height in Area 2 of the Height Restricted Area for Aircraft from 10 to 13 m

 If approved, the effect of this appliction would be the construction of a dour storey, 52-unit apartment. The lands are zoned "UM" - Urban Mid-rise Zone and designated as "Residential" in the official plan. The applicant's site sketch and a key map of the subject lands are shown below.

 

Key Map of Subject Lands

Key map of subject lands

 

Applicant's Site Sketch

Applicant's Site Sketch

 A-55-2026: 1372 John Street Road "Lot B"

The Purpose of the application is to gain relief from the Zoning By-law, as set forth in the application and described in the list below:

  • Table 3.1.1a, Reduce the minimum lot frontage for four homes from 18 to 15.4 m
  • Table 3.2.1c, Increase the maximum front setback from 10 to 12 m
  • Table 3.2.1c, Reduce the minimum exterior setback from 3.6 to 3.0 m
  • Table 3.2.1c, Reduce the minimum rear setback from 6 to 4 m
  • Table 3.2.1c, Reduce the minimum interior side setback from 1.5 to 1.2 m

If approved, the effect of this appliction would be the construction of a four-unit apartment on the subject lands. The lands are zoned "UL" - Urban Low-rise Zone and designated as "Residential" in the official plan. The applicant's site sketch and a key map of the subject lands are shown below.

 

Key Map of Subject Lands

Key map of subject lands

 

Applicant's Site Sketch

Applicant's Site Sketch

A-56-2026: 1372 John Street Road "Lot C" 

The Purpose of the application is to gain relief from the Zoning By-law, as set forth in the application and described in the list below:

  • Table 3.1.1a, Reduce the minimum lot frontage for four homes from 18 to 16.01 m
  • Table 3.2.1c, Increase the maximum front setback from 10 to 12 m
  • Table 3.2.1c, Reduce the minimum exterior setback from 3.6 to 3.0 m
  • Table 3.2.1c, Reduce the minimum rear setback from 6 to 4 m
  • Table 3.2.1c, Reduce the minimum interior side setback from 1.5 to 1.2 m

If approved, the effect of this appliction would be the construction of a four-unit apartment on the subject lands. The lands are zoned "UL" - Urban Low-rise Zone and designated as "Residential" in the official plan. The applicant's site sketch and a key map of the subject lands are shown below.

 

Key Map of Subject Lands

Key map of subject lands

 

Applicant's Site Sketch

Applicant's Site Sketch

A-67-2026: 1269 Regina Avenue 

The Purpose of the application is to gain relief from the Zoning By-law, as set forth in the application and described in the list below:

  • Table 3.2.2, Increase the maximum gross floor area for accessory buildings from 100 to 150 m2

If approved, the effect of this appliction would be the construction of a 119 m2 accessory building. The lands are zoned "UL" - Urban Low-rise Zone and designated as "Residential" in the official plan. The applicant's site sketch and a key map of the subject lands are shown below.

 

Key Map of Subject Lands

Key map of subject lands

 

Applicant's Site Sketch

Applicant's Site Sketch

A-71-2026: 614 Ashdale Place 

The Purpose of the application is to gain relief from the Zoning By-law, as set forth in the application and described in the list below:

  • Table 3.2.2, Increase the maximum GFA for all accessory buildings and roofed structures from 100 to 181 m2

If approved, the effect of this appliction would be the construction of a 37 m2 accessory building. The application would also recognize the existing 134 m2 detached garage and 10 m2 shed. The lands are zoned "UL" - Urban Low-rise Zone and designated as "Residential" in the official plan. The applicant's site sketch and a key map of the subject lands are shown below.

 

Key Map of Subject Lands

Key map of subject lands

 

Applicant's Site Sketch

Applicant's Site Sketch

A-75-2026: 1316 Edward Street South 

The Purpose of the application is to gain relief from the Zoning By-law, as set forth in the application and described in the list below:

  • Table 3.2.2, Increase the maximum height for an accessory building from 4.6 m to 6.1 m
  • Table 3.2.2, Reduce the minimum separation distance between an accessory building and a main building from 2.0 m to 1.2 m
  • Table 3.2.2, Reduce the interior side setback for an accessory building from 1.5 m to 0.6 m

If approved, the effect of this appliction would be the construction of a detached garage. The lands are zoned "UL" - Urban Low-rise Zone and designated as "Residential" in the official plan. The applicant's site sketch and a key map of the subject lands are shown below.

 

Key Map of Subject Lands

Key map of subject lands

 

Applicant's Site Sketch and Elevation's

Applicant's Site Sketch

Applicant's Elevations

A-78-2026: 641 Vickers Street South 

The Purpose of the application is to seek permission under Section 45(2)a)i) of the Planning Act, to expand the legal non-conforming thirteen-unit apartment to recognize five additional units. No changes to the existing building exterior or property layout are proposed as part of this application

 

If approved, the effect of this appliction would recognize the existing eighteen-unti apartment as a legal non-conforming use. The lands are zoned "UM" - Urban Mid-rise Zone and designated as "Residential" in the official plan. The applicant's site sketch and a key map of the subject lands are shown below.

 

Key Map of Subject Lands

Key map of subject lands

 

Applicant's Site Sketch

Applicant's Site Sketch

 A-79-2026: 1914 Oliver Road

The Purpose of the application is to gain relief from the Zoning By-law, as set forth in the application and described in the list below:

  • Table 1.2.2b, Increase the maximum height for an accessory building from 6.1 to 6.71 m
  • Table 1.2.2b, Increase the maximum wall height for an accessory building from 4.5 to 4.9 m

If approved, the effect of this appliction would be the construction of a detached garage for the purposes of storing a recreational vehicle. The lands are zoned "RU" - Rural Zone and designated as "Rural 2" in the official plan. The applicant's site sketch, elevations, and a key map of the subject lands are shown below.

 

Key Map of Subject Lands

Key map of subject lands

 

Applicant's Site Sketch & Elevations

Applicant's Site Sketch

Applicant's Elevations

 

Consent to Sever Applications

 B-70-2026: 975 Onion Lake Road

The purpose of the application is to permit a severance to facilitate the transfer of approximately 0.9 hectares of land from 975 Onion Lake Road to the adjacent property at 250 Melbourne Road as a lot addition. The retained parcel at 975 Onion Lake Road would have an approximate area of 1.1 hectares and frontage of 117 m.

 

If approved, the effect of this application would be to increase the lot area of 250 Melbourne Road and eliminate existing encroachments between the two properties, and to establish any easements as may be required for servicing, as set forth in the application.

 

The lands are zoned "RUSP10" - Rural Zone with Site-specific Provision 10, "RUSP10,H15" - Rural Zone with Site-specific Provision 10 and Development Holding Provision 15, and "EP" - Environmental Protection Zone. The lands are designated as "Rural 1" and "Natural Corridor" in the official plan. The applicant's sit sketch and a key map of the subject lands are shown below.

 

Key Map of Subject Lands

Key map of subject lands

 

Applicant's Site Sketch

Applicant's Site Sketch

 B-74-2026: 1322 Reaume Street

The purpose of this application is to create one new lot. The severed lot will have an approximate frontage of 163.44 m and an area of 3.40 hectares. The retained lot will have an approximate frontage of 510.13 m and an area of 11.63 hectares.

 

If approved, the effect of this application would be the severance and conveyance of one new parcel of land and to establish any easements as may be required for servicing, as set forth in the application.

 

The lands are zoned “IN” – Institutional Zone and designated as “Institutional” in the Official Plan. The applicant’s site sketch and a key map of the subject lands are shown below.

 

Key Map of Subject Lands

Key map of subject lands

 

Applicant's Site Sketch

Applicant's Site Sketch

 B-77-2026: 523 Algoma Street North

The purpose of this application is to provide legal access to abutting lands through the subject lands by way of a 6.0 m private easement along the south boundary of the subject lands.

 

If approved, the effect of this application would be the establishment of the access easement to benefit the adjacent land to the east.

 

The lands are zoned “INSP103” – Institutional Zone with Site-specific Provision 103 and designated as “Institutional” in the Official Plan. The applicant’s site sketch and a key map of the subject lands are shown below.

 

Key Map of Subject Lands

Key map of subject lands

 

Applicant's Site Sketch

Applicant's Site Sketch

 B-80-2026: 514 Court Street North

The purpose of this application is to create one new lot and establish a 6.0 m private easement. The severed lot will have an approximate frontage of 67.2 m and an area of 6,524.5 m2. The retained lot will have an approximate frontage of 154.4 m and an area of 13,238.5 m2.

 

If approved, the effect of this application would be the severance and conveyance of one new parcel of land with a 6.0 m private easement for access and to establish any easements as may be required for servicing, as set forth in the application.

 

The lands are zoned “INSP103” – Institutional Zone with Site-specific Provision 103 and designated as “Institutional” in the Official Plan. The applicant’s site sketch and a key map of the subject lands are shown below.

 

Key Map of Subject Lands

Key map of subject lands

 

Applicant's Site Sketch

Applicant's Site Sketch

 

Combined Consent to Sever & Minor Variance Applications

 B-72-2026 & A-83-2026: 7057 Mapleward Road

B-72-2026:

The purpose of this application is to sever approximately 81 m2 from 7081 Mapleward Road for a lot addition to 7057 Mapleward Road.

 

If approved, the effect of this application would be the elimination of an encroachment by increasing the lot area of 7057 Mapleward Road.

 

A-83-2026:

The Purpose of the application is to gain relief from the Zoning By-law, as set forth in the application and described in the list below:

  • Table 1.2.2b, Reduce the minimum exterior side setback from 10 to 7.7 m
  • Table 1.2.2b, Reduce the minimum rear setback from 10 to 0.7 m
  • Section 14, Change the definition of a front lot line at 7057 Mapleward Road to be the travelled portion of Mapleward Road
  • Section 14, Change the definition of a front lot line at 7081 Mapleward Road to be the longest lot line abutting a street allowance

The effect of this application, if approved, would recognize the current location of an accessory building and permit a lot addition that would result in a reduced rear setback. The lot addition would also eliminate the existing encroachment of the accessory building onto 7081 Mapleward Road. Variances to change the definition of the front lot line at 7057 Mapleward Road and 7081 Mapleward Road recognize the functional frontages of the properties.

 

The lands are zoned “RU” – Rural Zone, “RUH15” – Rural Zone with Development Holding Provision 15 and “EP” – Environmental Protection Zone. The lands are designated as “Rural 1”, “Natural Corridor”, “Wetland” and “Provincially Significant Wetland” in the Official Plan.The applicant’s site sketch and a key map of the subject lands are shown below.

 

Key Map of Subject Lands

Key map of subject lands

 

Applicant's Site Sketch

Applicant's Site Sketch

A-81-2026 & B-82-2026: 1064 Innovation Drive 

A-81-2026:

The Purpose of the application is to gain relief from the Zoning By-law, as set forth in the application and described in the list below:

  • Table 5.2, 
  • Section 11.3c, 
  • Site-specific provision 91b, 

If approved, the effect of this application would be a six-building commercial development including three quick-service restaurants with drive-throughs, two dine-in restaurants, and ten other commercial units.

 

B-82-2026:

The purpose of this application is to establish private utility easements to support the proposed six-building commercial development including three quick-service restaurants with drive-throughs, two dine-in restaurants, and ten other commercial units.

 

If approved, the effect of this application would be the establishment of any gas, hydro, and telecommunications easements as may be required for servicing, as set forth in the application.

 

The lands are zoned “CCSP91 H18” – Community Commercial Zone with site-specific provision 91 and development holding provision 18 and designated as “Community Commercial” in the Official Plan. The applicant’s site sketch and a key map of the subject lands are shown below

 

Key Map of Subject Lands

Key map of subject lands

 

Applicant's Site Sketch

Applicant's Site Sketch

Applicant's Site Sketch