Notice of Committee Hearing

The Public is invited to participate in a Committee of Adjustment Hearing on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

How to Participate

Submit written comments, by emailing coa@thunderbay.ca no later than Wednesday, September 21, 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, September 21, 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-55-2026: 1372 John Street Road "Lot B"

The purpose of this application is to gain relief from the Zonign 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, Reduce the minimum interior side setback from 1.5 to 1.2 m
  • Table 3.3b, Increase the maximum number of driveways from 1 to 2
  • Table 3.3b, Reduce the minimum separation distance between driveways on the same lot from 4.5 to 1.6 m

 

If approved, the effect of this application would be the construction of a four-unit apartment building on the subject lands. This application is being recirculated to reflect changes to the proposed building placement and parking configuration.

 

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 can be found below.

 

Applicant's Site Sketch

Applicant's Site Sketch

 

Key Map of Subject Lands

Key map of subject lands
 A-56-2026: 1372 John Street Road "Lot C"

The purpose of this application is to gain relief from the Zonign 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, Reduce the minimum interior side setback from 1.5 to 1.2 m
  • Table 3.3b, Increase the maximum number of driveways from 1 to 2
  • Table 3.3b, Reduce the minimum separation distance between driveways on the same lot from 4.5 to 1.81 m

 

If approved, the effect of this application would be the construction of a four-unit apartment building on the subject lands. This application is being recirculated to reflect changes to the proposed building placement and parking configuration.

 

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 can be found below.

 

Applicant's Site Sketch

Applicant's Site Sketch

 

Key Map of Subject Lands

Key map of subject lands
 A-88-2026: 277 Christina Street

The purpose of this application is to gain relief from the Zonign 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 all accessory buildings and roofed structures from 100 to 115 m2
  • Table 3.2.2, Increase the maximum height for an accessory building from 4.6 to 5.6 m
  • Section 11.2.1, Reduce the minimum separation distance from an exterior lot line to a balcony from 3.6 to 3.0 m

 

If approved, the effect of this application would be the construction of a two-storey accessory building and the relocation of an existing one-storey accessory building (shed) to the rear of the property 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 can be found below.

 

Applicant's Site Sketch

Applicant's Site Sketch

 

Key Map of Subject Lands

Key map of subject lands