City of Kawartha Lakes Committee of Adjustment Notice of Public Hearing for Minor Variance 20250911

City of Kawartha Lakes

Committee of Adjustment

Notice of Public Hearing for Minor Variance

This Public Meeting will be held 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.

Video and/or audio recording is not permitted during Council or Committee of Council meetings, pursuant to Trespass to Property Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. T.21.

Take notice, that the Committee of Adjustment of the City of Kawartha Lakes will hold a Public Meeting on September 25, 2025 at 1:00pm in the Council Chambers City Hall, 26 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario, to consider minor variance/permission applications, D20-2025-076, D20-2025-077, D20-2025-078, D20-2025-079, D20-2025-080, D20-2025-081, D20-2025-082, D20-2025-083, D20-2025-084, D20-2025-084 and D20-2025-085. 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:

D20-2025-076 – 7158 Sadowa Road, Part Lot 29, Concession 7, Geographic Township of Dalton, 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 Dalton Zoning By-law 10-77, as amended. The purpose and effect is to facilitate the lot line adjustment resulting in the reduction of the size of the property. Relief is requested from Section 8.2.a of the Zoning By-law that requires a minimum lot area of 36 hectares in the Rural General (RG) Zone; the proposed lot area is +/-15.27 hectares. This application is being processed concurrently with Consent application D03-2025-049.

D20-2025-077 – 67 Queen Street, Part Lots 15 – 17 on Plan 15P, North of King South of Queen, 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 a change of use for the existing building, which is to be used as a commercial gym. Section 5.12.k.ii of the Zoning By-law requires 1 parking space per 25 square metres of Gross Floor Area for a Personal Service Establishment. Based on the size of the building the required number of parking spaces is 25; the proposed number of parking spaces is +/- 15.

D20-2025-078 – 142.5 Birch Point Drive, Part Lot 21, Concession 10, Geographic Township of Emily, 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 Township of Emily Zoning By-Law 1996-30, as amended. The purpose and effect is to facilitate the construction of a lakeside deck. Relief is requested from:

1. Section 13.2.1.3.b. of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum interior side yard setback of 3 metres for a building one storey to one and a half storeys. The proposed deck is to be 1 storey in height, and the proposed side yard setback from the deck is +/- 2.8 metres on the east side; and,
2. Section 13.2.1.3.e. of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum water setback of 30 metres, the proposed water setback from the deck is +/- 12 metres.

D20-2025-079 – 4413 Highway 35, Part W ½ Lot 13, Concession 7, Geographic Township of Fenelon, Ward 3, 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 registration of an existing dwelling as an Additional Residential Unit (ARU). Relief is requested from the following provisions of the Zoning By-law:

1. Section 3.1.2.1. of the Zoning By-law requires accessory structures to be located in the side or rear yard, the existing dwelling to be registered as an ARU is located in the front yard; and,
2. Section 3.1.3.1. of the Zoning By-law permits an accessory structure lot coverage of 8% to a maximum of 225 square metres, the existing lot coverage is +/- 521 square metres (+/- 0.18%).

D20-2025-080 – 25 Loon Lane, Part Lot 8, Concession 1, Geographic Township of Verulam, 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 Verulam Zoning By-law 6-87, as amended. The purpose and effect is to facilitate the construction of a detached garage. Relief is requested from Section 5.1.5 which permits accessory structures to have a maximum height of 5 metres; the proposed height is +/- 8.1 metres.

D20-2025-081 – Part Lot 7, Plan 57M-758, Double Tree Road, Geographic Township of Ops, Ward 7, 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 Ops Zoning By-law 93-30, as amended. The purpose and effect is to facilitate the construction of a two-storey car dealership. Relief is requested from the following Sections of the Zoning By-law:

1. Section 2.17.1 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum parking space length of 6 metres; the proposed parking spaces are +/- 5.8 metres in length;
2. Section 2.17.8 of the Zoning By-law requires 1 parking space for each 5 square metres of net floor area, which would require this proposal to have 380 parking spaces; the proposed number of parking spaces is +/- 79 parking spaces;
3. Section 2.11.6 of the Zoning By-law requires 2 loading spaces; the proposed number of loading spaces is +/- 1 loading space; and,
4. Section 10.2 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum front yard setback of 15 metres; the proposed front yard setback is +/- 14.7 metres.

D20-2025-082 – 198 Lindsay Street North, Lot 24 and Part Lot 16 on Plan 616 (being Part 2 on 57R-8046), 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 the location of an existing shed by seeking relief from the following provisions:

1. Section 5.2 b) i) of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum setback of 1.5 metres for an accessory structure from a main building; the existing setback is +/- 0.2 metres; and,
2. Section 5.2 b) i) of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum setback of 1.25 metres for an accessory structure from an interior side lot line; the existing setback is +/- 0.2 metres.

D20-2025-083 – St. David Street, Part of Lot 8, Block MM, Plan 1 (being Part 1 of Reference Plan 57R-4369), 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 construction of a one-storey industrial building. The property is also currently undergoing and subject to a site plan control process (D19-2023-016). Relief is requested from Section 20.2.c. of the Zoning By-law which requires a minimum front yard setback of 12 metres, the proposed setback is +/- 9.0 metres.

D20-2025-084 – 131 Oakdene Crescent, Part of Lot 17, Concession C (being Lot 4 on Plan 354), 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 94-07, as amended. The purpose and effect is to facilitate the construction of an enclosed breezeway between the existing detached garage and dwelling. Relief is requested from the following provisions of the Zoning By-law:

1. Section 14.2.1.3.b. of the Zoning By-law requires a side yard setback of 3 metres on one side of the lot and 1.3 metres on the other side for a one storey building plus 1 metre for each additional or partial storey above the first storey. The existing dwelling is two-storeys, with an existing setback of +/- 8.55 metres (south) and +/- 1.07 metres (north); and,
2. Section 14.2.1.4. of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum water setback of 30 metres, the proposed breezeway is to be +/- 28.5 metres from the shoreline.

D20-2025-085 – 55 Algonquin Road, South of Part Lot 6, Concession 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 94-07, as amended. The purpose and effect is to facilitate construction of an accessory storage building. Relief is requested from the following Sections of the Zoning By-law:

1. Section 3.1.3.1. of the Zoning By-law permits a maximum accessory structure lot coverage of 10% of the lot area to a maximum of 150 square metres, the proposed accessory structure lot coverage is +/- 254 square metres (3.1%); and,
2. Section 3.1.3.2. of the Zoning By-law permits a maximum height of 5 metres for accessory structures, the proposed accessory structure height is +/- 5.5 metres.

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

Additional Information relating to this proposal may be obtained from (Katherine Evans, Shayan Okhowat and Ahmad Shahid) during regular office hours.

How to Participate in the Public Hearings

• Submit comments in writing: Submit comments in writing to the City of Kawartha Lakes, Planning Department, 180 Kent Street West, Lindsay, Ontario, K9V 2Y6, prior to this meeting or by email to cofa@kawarthalakes.ca. Comments received by 4:00pm on (September 24, 2025) will be provided to Members of the Committee of Adjustment prior to the meeting.

• Register to speak at the Committee of Adjustment Meeting via electronic participation:  should you wish to speak at the Committee of Adjustment meeting, please email the Planning Department at cofa@kawarthalakes.ca. Please include:

• your name (first and last);

• email address in order to send you an invite to participate in the meeting via Zoom which allows for participation by computer, mobile device or telephone;

• which item on the agenda you wish to address; and,

• any visual materials such as pictures or a PowerPoint presentation.

Notwithstanding the deadlines noted above, members of the public are requested to register as soon as possible in order to facilitate an orderly registration process and meeting.

Members of the public are encouraged to email written comments to cofa@kawarthalakes.ca prior to the date above even if they choose to register to speak at the meeting via electronic participation in order for the Committee of Adjustment Members to have their comments in the event they are not successful in joining the electronic meeting.

Electronic Participation for Persons Wishing to Make Representations

Upon receipt of your request to speak at the meeting, you will be provided the Zoom meeting details and password prior to the meeting, including a link to educational resources for those who may be new to using Zoom.

Please note that neither a computer, nor a video sharing device, is required to participate in the meeting via Zoom. You may also opt to call in from a cell or landline. A call-in number will be provided in the email invite for this purpose.

Persons who intend to participate during the meeting may wish to register/sign up in Zoom if they have not already done so. The following information is provided for your consideration and guidance during remote participation in the meeting:

• As screen-sharing will not be enabled for participants during this meeting, those persons who wish to provide a visual presentation (PowerPoint or other) must email it to cofa@kawarthalakes.ca. The Clerk who is moderating the meeting will share your presentation from his/her screen as you speak. Therefore, in order to allow sufficient time for set-up and testing in advance of the meeting start time, those who wish to provide visual presentations are required to register to speak and provide those materials to the Planning Department prior to 4:00pm on (September 24, 2025).

• When you join the meeting, either by phone or online, you will be admitted in as an attendee. You will not be greeted upon joining the call. You will be able to hear the meeting and see the active speaker (if you have video capability), but your microphone will be muted until it is your turn to speak.

• You may also follow along on livestream until you are called upon to speak (a separate device is best if you are calling on a cell), but you must mute that feed when you are called on to speak in order to prevent feedback. Please note there may be a 5 to 30 second delay between the live meeting and what you see on livestream.

• If you join the Zoom meeting through your phone, please do not put the phone on hold at any time, as this will result in broadcasting “hold music” online once your microphone function is unmuted.

• To optimize call quality when using a laptop, a headset with microphone is best if available to you; otherwise, whether using your laptop microphone or cell phone, please speak directly into the receiver and do not use speaker phone.

• If you are having technical difficulties on (September 25, 2025) with respect to gaining access to Zoom, you may contact the Clerk’s Office via email at clerks@kawarthalakes.ca or call at 705-324-9411 ext. 1322 or ext. 1266. Please be advised that the City has limited resources available and is not able to diagnose or address technical issues with your hardware or internet connection.

• Please be reminded that the meeting will be live streamed and archived to the livestream. If you enable your camera, you will appear to meeting participants and on the livestream.

• Please do not share the Zoom meeting details with anyone or post through social media. These details are restricted to Members of Committee of Adjustment, specifically designated staff, applicants or their representatives and persons that have made a request to speak. All others will be able to watch and listen to the meeting on the City of Kawartha Lakes livestream.

• Public delegations will be provided five (5) minutes in which to make their comments once called upon to speak by the Committee Chair. Questioning of / debate with the members or staff is not permitted. If you have questions, you may state them during your five minutes. Your comments must be directly related to the content of the report(s) to which you are speaking. The Committee Members may choose to ask you follow-up questions following your remarks, comment, or ask staff to respond to what you have said.

Persons Wishing to Make Representations In Person

• The Meeting starts at 1:00pm. Please arrive early so that you do not interrupt a meeting in progress.  
• Please enter at the Colborne Street Doors of City Hall (26 Francis Street, Lindsay).
• Bring any speaking notes with you. If you can send them at least one hour in advance of the meeting, we can circulate them to the committee prior to the meeting. Please email any notes to cofa@kawarthalakes.ca
• To speak at the podium, you must press the button at the base of the microphone. This will turn the microphone red, which means it’s on, and all in the room, and those online can hear you.
• Health, Safety and Medical Masks: The health and safety of our community and staff is our top priority. Wearing a medical mask or non-medical face covering before entering the office is optional. For accessibility purposes for people watching online, it is our preference that those speaking at the podium remove their mask temporarily. We also ask that you:
  • Practice physical distancing when possible.
  • Use the hand sanitizer that is provided for you.
  • Stay at home if you are experiencing COVID-19 related symptoms.
  • Respect others rights to wear a face mask.

     •    You are encouraged to send written comments for the Committee of Adjustment’s consideration in addition to your oral presentation to cofa@kawarthalakes.ca.

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 11th Day of September 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