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The Public is invited to participate in a Committee of Adjustment Hearing on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
How to Participate
Submit written comments, by emailing Zachary.Mezzatesta@thunderbay.ca no later than Thursday, January 28, 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 Thursday, January 28, 2026. Please email Zachary.Mezzatesta@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 of the proposed consent, you must submit a written request to Zachary.Mezzatesta@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:
Zachary Mezzatesta
Acting Secretary Treasurer
Zachary.Mezzatesta@thunderbay.ca
(807) 625-2542
Minor Variance Applications
A-01-2026: 860 Red River Road
The purpose of the application is to gain relief from Zoning By-law 1-2022, as set forth in the application and described in the table below:
| Section or Table | Existing Requirement | Proposed Variance |
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| Table 5.1, Maximum Lot Coverage | 35% of the lot area | 45% of the lot area |
| Table 5.3, Landscaped Area | 20% of the lot area which must include a 6.0 m strip along all lot lines abutting a street allowance or a zone which permits a residential use on the first storey | 8% of the lot area and a 1.2 m strip along the rear property line. |
| Table 5.3, Minimum Separation Distance between driveways on the same lot | 6.0 m | 5.75 m |
If approved, the effect of this application would be the construction of a 4 storey, 27 unit hotel containing indoor parking.
The lands are zoned as "SC" - Service Commercial Zone and are designated as "Service Commercial" in the Official Plan. The applicant's site sketch, elevations, and a key map of the subject lands are shown below.
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| Applicant's Site Sketch |
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| Applicant's Elevations |
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A-03-2026: 717 Topaz Place
The purpose of the application is to gain relief from Zoning By-law 1-2022, as set forth in the application and described in the table below:
| Section or Table | Existing Requirement | Proposed Variance |
|---|---|---|
| Table 3.1.1a, Maximum Lot Coverage | 40% of the lot area | 42% of the lot area |
If approved, the effect of this application would be the construction of a single detached house.
The lands are zoned as "UL" - Urban Low-rise Zone and are 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 |
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| Applicant's Site Sketch |
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A-05-2026: 2102 Magnolia Drive
The purpose of the application is to gain relief from Zoning By-law 1-2022, as set forth in the application and described in the table below:
| Section or Table | Existing Requirement | Proposed Variance |
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| Table 2.2.1, Minimum Exterior Side Setback | 6.0 m | 4.5 m |
If approved, the effect of this application would be the construction of a single detached house.
The lands are zoned as "RS1" - Rural Settlement Zone and are 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 |
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| Applicant's Site Sketch |
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