City of Kawartha Lakes Committee of Adjustment Notice of Public Hearing for Minor Variance 20250130

City of Kawartha Lakes

Committee of Adjustment

Notice of Public Hearing for Minor Variance

This Public Meeting will be held both in person and virtually with electronic public participation.

The Committee of Adjustment webcast is available through the City of Kawartha Lakes livestream at: www.youtube.com/c/CityofKawarthaLakes.
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Take notice, that the Committee of Adjustment of the City of Kawartha Lakes will hold a Public Meeting on January 30, 2025 at 1:00pm in the Council Chambers City Hall, 26 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario, to consider minor variance/permission applications, D20-2024-073, D20-2024-092, D20-2024-106, D20-2024-107, D20-2024-108, D20-2024-109, D20-2024-110, D20-2024-111, D20-2024-112, D20-2024-113, D20-2024-114, D20-2024-115. A number of applications will be considered at this meeting. The applications are considered in the order that they appear on the Agenda and it may take some time before an application is dealt with at the meeting. The minor variance/permission applications being considered are listed below:

D20-2024-073 – 209 Angeline Street North, Lots 23 and 24, Concession 4, Plan 292 (Parts 2 and 3 of Reference Plan 57R4476), Former Town of Lindsay, Ward 5, now in the City of Kawartha Lakes - To consider relief under Section 45(1) of the Planning Act., R. S. O., as amended, from the Town of Lindsay Zoning By-Law 2000-75, as amended. The purpose and effect is to recognize two (2) existing storage containers and a shed. Relief is requested from Section 5.2.b.i. of the Zoning By-law, which requires accessory structures to be located in a side or rear yard; the subject structures are currently located in the front yard.

D20-2024-092 – 26 Hummingbird Lane, Part Lot 4, Concession 4, Lot 5 (being Part 1 of Reference Plan 57R-5238), Geographic Township of Carden, Ward 1, now in the City of Kawartha Lakes - To consider relief under Section 45(1) of the Planning Act., R. S. O., as amended, from the Township of Carden Zoning By-Law 79-2, as amended. The purpose and effect is to facilitate the relocation of a previously existing above-ground swimming pool. Relief is requested from Section 14.1.b. of the Zoning By-law, which requires accessory structures to be located in a side or rear yard; the swimming pool is to be located in the front yard.

D20-2024-106 – 16 Copper Lane, Part Lot 3, Plan 258 (being Part 4 on Plan 57R-3311 and Part 1 on Plan 57R-8965), Digby Part Road Allowance, Geographic Township of Digby, Ward 1, now in the City of Kawartha Lakes - To consider relief under Section 45(1) of the Planning Act., R. S. O., as amended, from the United Townships of Laxton, Digby, and Longford Zoning By-law 32-83, as amended. The purpose and effect is to facilitate the construction of a new one-storey dwelling and screened-in porch. The existing dwelling and shed are to be demolished. Relief is requested from the following sections of the Zoning By-law:

1. Section 5.2.d. of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum 6 metre front yard setback; the proposed dwelling maintains the existing front yard setback of +/- 0.84 metres;
2. Section 5.2.g. of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum 15 metre water setback; the proposed dwelling maintains the existing water setback of +/- 12 metres.

D20-2024-107 – 115 Lakeside Drive, Part Lot 18 Concession 8 (being Lot 2 on Plan 478), Geographic Township of Somerville, Ward 2, now in the City of Kawartha Lakes - To consider relief under Section 45(1) of the Planning Act., R. S. O., as amended, from the Township of Somerville Zoning By-law 78-45, as amended. The purpose and effect is to facilitate the construction of a detached garage. Section 18.1.3 b) of the Zoning By-law permits a maximum height for accessory structures of 5 metres; the proposed height is +/- 7.5 metres.

D20-2024-108 – 32 Erin Drive, Part of Lot 24, Concession 7, (being Lot 12 of Plan M714), Geographic Township of Manvers, Ward 8, now in the City of Kawartha Lakes - To consider relief under Section 45(1) of the Planning Act., R. S. O., as amended, from the Oak Ridges Moraine Zoning By-Law 2005-133, as amended. The purpose and effect is to facilitate the construction of an addition (garage with second-storey bedroom), new deck, and mudroom. Relief is requested from the following sections of the Zoning By-law:

1. Section 13.2.c. of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum 15 metre front yard setback, the proposed front yard setback is +/- 12.1 metres;
2. Section 13.2.e. of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum 15 metre flankage yard setback, the proposed flankage yard setback is +/- 4.7 metres; and,
3. Section 6.4.b.ii. of the Zoning By-law permits a maximum net developable area that has impervious surfaces of 20 percent, the proposed area of impervious surfaces is +/- 20.1 percent.

D20-2024-109 – Vacant Lot, Part of Lot 7, Concession 9 (being Part 1 of Reference Plan 57R-799), Geographic Township of Emily, Ward 6, now in the City of Kawartha Lakes - To consider relief under Section 45(1) of the Planning Act., R. S. O., as amended, from the Township of Emily Zoning By-Law 1996-30, as amended. The purpose and effect is to facilitate the construction of a new one-storey single-detached dwelling with attached garage and basement walkout. An Additional Residential Unit (ARU) is to be located below grade in the basement. Relief is requested from Section 3.22.vii. of the Zoning By-law which requires a minimum lot area of 4,000 square metres (0.4 hectares) for lots on private servicing to be eligible for an ARU; the existing lot area is +/- 2,428.11 m2 (0.24 ha).

D20-2024-110 – 18 Daisy Drive Part Lot 16, Concession 6 (being Part 1 on Reference Plan 57R3624), Geographic Township of Somerville, Ward 2, now in the City of Kawartha Lakes - To consider relief under Section 45(1) of the Planning Act., R. S. O., as amended, from the Township of Somerville Zoning By-law 78-45, as amended. The purpose and effect is to facilitate the construction of a detached garage. Section 5.2 c) of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum front yard setback of 7.5 metres; the proposed setback is +/- 1.3 metres.

D20-2024-111 – 69 Rose Street, Part Lot 8, Concession 10; West Part Lot 52 Lane E (being Part 1 on Reference Plan 57R11097), Geographic Township of Fenelon, Ward 6, now in the City of Kawartha Lakes - To consider relief under Section 45(1) of the Planning Act., R. S. O., as amended, from the Township of Fenelon Zoning By-law 12-95, as amended. The purpose and effect is to facilitate the demolition of the existing dwelling and the construction of a new larger dwelling by seeking relief from the following provisions:

1. Section 15.2.1.3 b) ii) of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum interior side yard setback of 3 metres on one side and 2.3 metres on the other side for a two storey dwelling; the proposed setbacks are +/- 3.3 metres from the western lot line and +/- 2 metres from the eastern lot line;
2. Section 15.2.1.3 d) of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum rear yard setback of 7.5 metres; the proposed setback is +/- 1.2 metres; and,
3. Section 15.2.1.3 e) of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum water setback of 15 metres; the proposed setback is +/- 12.1 metres.

D20-2024-112 – 9 Sandy Beach Road, Part of Lot 29, Concession 7 (Part 1 of Reference Plan 57R-2379), Geographic Township of Fenelon, Ward 3, now in the City of Kawartha Lakes - To consider relief under Section 45(2) of the Planning Act., R. S. O., as amended, from the Township of Fenelon Zoning By-Law 12-95, as amended. The purpose and effect is to request permission to extend a legal non-conforming use (personal storage) through the construction of a second storage building. An existing storage structure (Structure C, shown on sketch) is also to be recognized. The use of the property for personal storage from 1982 predates the Zoning By-law adopted in 1995.

D20-2024-113 – 838 Ramsey Road, Part Lot 14, Concession 1 (being Part 5 on Reference Plan 57R9031)1, Geographic Township of Mariposa, Ward 4, now in the City of Kawartha Lakes - To consider relief under Section 45(1) of the Planning Act., R. S. O., as amended, from the Township of Mariposa Zoning By-law 97-07, as amended. The purpose and effect is to facilitate the construction of an accessory storage structure by seeking relief from the following provisions:

1. Section 3.1.3.1 c) of the Zoning By-law permits a maximum lot coverage for accessory structures of 10% of the lot area to a maximum of 150 square metres; the proposed lot coverage is +/- 195 square metres or +/- 3% of the lot area; and,
2. Section 3.1.3.2 of the Zoning By-law permits a maximum height for accessory structures of 5 metres; the proposed height is +/- 5.9 metres.

D20-2024-114 – 88 Pottinger Street, Part Lot 1, Block Q on Plan 1, Former Town of Lindsay, Ward 5, now in the City of Kawartha Lakes - To consider relief under Section 45(1) of the Planning Act., R. S. O., as amended, from the Town of Lindsay Zoning By-law 2000-75, as amended. The purpose and effect is to facilitate the severance of the property to create one (1) new residential lot to contain a future single detached dwelling. Section 6.2 b) of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum lot frontage of 15 metres; the proposed frontages are +/- 12.8 metres for the severed lot and +/- 14 metres for the retained lot. The Minor Variance is being processed concurrently with Consent application D03-2024-072.

D20-2024-115 – 24 Courtland Road, Part Lot 3 and Part Road Allowance, Concession 11 (being Part 1 on Reference Plan 45R8897), Geographic Township of Laxton, Ward 1, now in the City of Kawartha Lakes - To consider relief under Section 45(1) of the Planning Act., R. S. O., as amended, from the United Townships of Laxton, Digby, and Longford Zoning By-law 32-83, as amended. The purpose and effect is to recognize an existing Additional Residential Unit (ARU) for the purpose of obtaining a building permit. Section 18.1 b) of the Zoning By-law permits accessory structures in the interior side or rear yard; the existing ARU is located in the front yard.

The Committee will make a decision according to information or evidence received before and during the hearing.

Additional Information relating to this proposal including the location maps, site plans and how to participate in the public hearing may be obtained by contacting the Planning Department during regular office hours by emailing cofa@kawarthalakes.ca or calling 705-324-9411 Extension 1231.

The Secretary-Treasurer shall send one copy of the decision to each person who appeared in person or by counsel at the hearing and who filed with the Secretary-Treasurer a written request for notice of the decision.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.

Dated at the City of Kawartha Lakes this 16th Day of January 2025.

Mark LaHay, Secretary-Treasurer

Committee of Adjustment, City of Kawartha Lakes

Lindsay Municipal Office, 180 Kent Street West,

Lindsay, Ontario K9V 2Y6

Telephone: 705-324-9411 Extension 1324