Notice of Committee Hearing - March 30, 2023

The Public is invited to participate in a Public Hearing, which the Committee of Adjustment will be holding on:
Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.

Members of the public are invited to view the Public Meeting via live streaming by visiting www.thunderbay.ca/watchcouncil or via the live broadcast on Shaw Spotlight Ch10, BlueCurve Ch105 or TBayTel TV Channel 110. For more information on how to view the meeting or register to participate in the Public Meeting please contact Fiona.Buchan@thunderbay.ca. 

Right to appeal

If a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the Committee of Adjustment, in respect to the proposed variance, does not make written submissions to the Committee of Adjustment before it makes a decision, the Ontario Land Tribunal may dismiss the appeal.

How to Participate

Written comments may be sent to Fiona Buchan at Fiona.Buchan@thunderbay.ca, no later than Friday, March 24, 2023. Please quote the file number in your submission. Copies of all letters 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. 

Additional Information

If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Committee of Adjustment in respect of the proposed variance, you must submit a written request to Fiona.Buchan@thunderbay.ca. If you have any questions about this notice or you require accessible accommodations or materials, please contact (807) 625-2538 or Fiona.Buchan@thunderbay.ca. 

Minor Variance and Consent to Sever Applications

A-04-2023 - Minor Variance Application at 475 Merrill Street

The purpose of the application is to gain relief from Zoning By-law 1/2022 as set forth below:

Table 3.2.2: Increase of the GFA for accessory buildings from 100 square metres to 175 square metres
Table 3.2.2: Increase the maximum height from 4.6 metres to 6.5 metres
Table 3.2.2: Increase the maximum wall height from 3.2 metres to 5.2 metres

If approved, the effect of this application would be an addition to the rear of the existing garage of a partial one storey and partial two storey garage addition for a sauna, gym and office space as well as additional storage.

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 below.

B-05-2023 - Consent to Sever Application at 137 Brock Street West

The purpose of the application is to gain relief from Zoning By-law 1/2022 as set forth below:

The purpose of this application is to create 2 lots by splitting the parcel in half, creating the retained and severed lots.

If approved, the effect of this application would be the severance and conveyance of 2 new parcels of land and to establish any easements as may be required for servicing, as set forth in the application.

The severed lot would have Lot Frontage of 11.43 metres, Lot Depth of 47.24 metres and Lot Area of 540 square metres. The retained lot would have Lot Frontage of 11.43 metres, Lot Depth of 47.24 metres and Lot Area of 540 square metres.

The lands are zoned “UL” – Urban Low-rise and designated as “Residential” in the Official Plan. The applicant’s site sketch and a key map of the subject lands are shown below.

A-06-2023 - Minor Variance Application at the corner of Innovation Drive and Golf Links Road

Table 6.3
Reduce the minimum landscaped area from a 3 metre strip along all lot lines to:

• 1.6 metres on the western lot line;
• Between 0.4 metres and 1.58 metres on the southern lot line and west drive-through entrance;
• 2.05 metres eastern lot line south of the one way entrance;
• 1.6 metres on the eastern lot line, north of the one way entrance adjacent to the parking lot.

If approved, the effect of this application would be to allow for development of a Warehouse, and a 1 storey Restaurant and a 1 storey Quick Service Restaurant.

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

A-07-2023 - Minor Variance Application at 1171, 1175, 1181, and 1191 Oliver Road

The purpose of the application is to gain relief from Zoning By-law 1/2022, as set forth below:

Table 6.2a
Increase the maximum height for a building from 17 metres to 22.5 metres on the north side and 26 metres on south side

If approved, the effect of this application would be the construction of a 6-storey hotel and restaurant.

The lands are zoned “BU” – Business Zone and designated as “Business Area” in the Official Plan. The applicant’s site sketch and a key map of the subject lands are shown on pages 3 and 4 of this notice.
The subject lands are not subject to any other application under the Planning Act at this time.