Notice of Committee Hearing

The Public is invited to participate in a Committee of Adjustment Hearing on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

How to Participate

Submit written comments, by emailing Zachary.Mezzatesta@thunderbay.ca no later than Monday, November 24, 2025. Please quote the file number in your submission.

Participate online using Microsoft Teams. Online participants must register by the end of the day on Monday, November 24, 2025. 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

Secretary Treasurer

Zachary.Mezzatesta@thunderbay.ca 

(807) 625-2542

Minor Variance Applications

 A-70-2025: 15 Royston Court

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:

 

Table 4.2

Increase the Minimum Front Setback from 3.0 m to 6.5 m

Section 13.1.1

Increase the Maximum Height in a public viewshed from 10.0 m to 11.5 m

   

 

If approved, the effect of this application would be the construction of a three-storey apartment building with 24 units and proposed underground parking.

 

The lands are zoned “DN” – Downtown Neighbourhood Zone and designated as “Strategic Core” in the Official Plan. The applicant’s site sketch, elevation, and a key map of the subject lands are shown below.

 

The subject lands are not subject to any other application under the Planning Act at this time.

 

Key Map of Subject Lands

Key map of subject lands

Applicant's Site-sketch

Applicant's Site Sketch

Applicant's Elevation

Applicant's Elevations

 A-71-2025: 1315 Hutton Park 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:

 

Table 3.2.2

Increase the Maximum Gross Floor Area (GFA) for all accessory buildings and roofed structures from 100 m2 to 243 m2.

Table 3.2.2

Increase the Maximum Height from 4.6 m to 6.7 m

Table 3.2.2 Increase the Maximum Wall height from 3.2 m to 4.8 m
   

 

If approved, the effect of this application would be the construction of an addition to the existing detached garage on the subject lands.

 

The lands are zoned “UL” – Urban Low-Rise Zone with Holding Provision number 15 attached and designated as “Residential” in the Official Plan. A Key Map of the subject lands, the applicant’s site sketch and elevations are shown below.

 

The subject lands are not subject to any other application under the Planning Act at this time.

 

Key Map of Subject Lands

Key map of subject lands

Applicant's Site-sketch

Applicant's Site Sketch

Applicant's Elevation

Applicant's Elevations

 A-82-2025: 1375 Oliver 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:

 

Table 10.1.2

Decrease the Minimum Lot Area from 8614.17 m2 to 8010.67 m2

   

 

If approved, the effect of this application would be severance and conveyance of 603.5 m2 of land to 1410 Central Avenue.

 

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

 

The subject lands are also the subject of an application for a consent and, File no. B-69-2025, which is being reviewed concurrently by the Committee of Adjustment on November 27, 2025.

 

Key Map of Subject Lands

Key map of subject lands

Applicant's Site-sketch

Applicant's Site Sketch

 A-83-2025: 800 Hudson Avenue

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:

 

Table 3.2.2

Reduce the Minimum Front Setback from 1.5 m greater than the front setback of the Main Building (10.0 m) to 0.91 m

Table 3.2.2

 

Reduce the Minimum Interior Side Setback from 1.5 m to 1.3 m

 

If approved, the effect of this application would be the construction of an accessory structure on an existing deck.

 

The subject 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.

 

The subject lands are not subject to any other application under the Planning Act at this time.

 

Key Map of Subject Lands

Key map of subject lands

Applicant's Site-sketch

Applicant's Site Sketch

 

 

Consent to Sever Applications

 B-69-2025: 1375 Oliver Road

The purpose of this application is to permit a severance to facilitate a lot addition of approximately 603 m2 from 1375 Oliver Road to 1410 Central Avenue.

 

If approved, the effect of this application would be the severance and conveyance of 603 m2 of land to increase the lot depth and area of 1410 Central Avenue.

 

The lands are zoned “UG” – Urban Growth Zone and designated as “Growth Area” in the Official Plan. A key map of the subject lands and the applicant’s site-sketch are shown below.

 

The subject lands are also the subject of an application for a minor variance, File no. A-82-2025, which is being reviewed concurrently by the Committee of Adjustment on November 27, 2025.

 

Key Map of Subject Lands

Key map of subject lands

 

Applicant's Site-sketch

Applicant's Site Sketch

 B-72-2025: 2270 Arthur Street West
The purpose of this application is to transfer 11,561 m2 of land from Plan W218 Pt Lots 1 and 3 and RR 55R14397 Parts 3 and 4 to 2270 Arthur Street West.

 

If approved, the effect of this application would be the severance and conveyance of 11,561 m2 to 2270 Arthur Street West as set forth in the application.

 

The lands are zoned “RS1” – Rural Settlement Zone and designated as “Rural Settlement Area” in the Official Plan. A key map of the subject lands and the applicant’s site-sketch are shown below.

 

The subject lands are not subject to any other application under the Planning Act at this time.

 

Key Map of Subject Lands

 Key map of subject lands

 

Applicant's Site-sketch

 Applicant's Site Sketch

 B-73-2025: 729 McKellar Street North
The purpose of this application is to establish a private easement along the rear property line.

 

If approved, the effect of this application would be the establishment of a private easement.

 

The lands are zoned “LI” – Light Industrial Zone and designated as “Light Industrial” in the Official Plan. A key map of the subject lands and the applicant’s site-sketch are shown below.

 

The subject lands are not subject to any other application under the Planning Act at this time.

 

Key Map of Subject Lands

Key map of subject lands

 

Applicant's Site-sketch

Applicant's Site Sketch

 B-74-2025: 112 Conestoga Street

The purpose of this application is to create one new parcel of land.

 

The Retained lot will have a lot frontage of 9.22 m and a lot area of 610 m2. The Severed lot will have a lot frontage of 10.54 m and a lot area of 506 m2.

 

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

 

The subject lands are not subject to any other application under the Planning Act at this time.

 

Key Map of Subject Lands

Key map of subject lands

 

Applicant's Site-sketch

Applicant's Site Sketch

 B-75-2025: 265 Amelia Street West
The purpose of this application is to create one new parcel of land.

 

The Retained lot will have a lot frontage of 10.06 m and a lot area of 475 m2. The Severed lot will have a lot frontage of 10.06 m and a lot area of 475 m2.

 

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

 

The subject lands are not subject to any other application under the Planning Act at this time.

 

Key Map of Subject Lands

 Key map of subject lands

 

Applicant's Site-sketch

Applicant's Site Sketch