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

By City of Kawartha Lakes - Jul 09, 2026

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 July 23, 2026 at 1:00pm in the Council Chambers City Hall, 26 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario, to consider minor variance/permission applications, D20-2026-058, D20-2026-065, D20-2026-066, D20-2026-067, D20-2026-068, D20-2026-069, D20-2026-070, D20-2026-071 and D20-2026-072, D20-2026-073, D20-2026-075, D20-2026-076, D20-2026-077. 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:

D20-2026-058 – 29 Cedar Dale Drive, Blocks A and B, Plan 162, Part Lot 15, Range NWB, geographic Township of Bexley, 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 Bexley Zoning By-law 93-09, as amended. This application was deferred from June 25 Committee of Adjustment Meeting. The purpose and effect is to facilitate the construction of a two-storey single detached dwelling by seeking relief from the following provisions:

  1. Section 13.2.1.3.a of the Zoning By-law required a minimum front yard setback of 7.5 metres; the proposed single detached dwelling has a front yard setback of +/- 5 metres; 
  2. Section 13.2.1.3.d of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum rear yard setback of 7.5 metres; the proposed single detached dwelling has a rear yard setback of +/- 1.2 metres; and,
  3. Section 13.2.1.3.e of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum water setback of 15 metres; the proposed single detached dwelling has a water setback of +/- 1.2 metres.

D20-2026-065 – 99 St. Patrick Street, Pt 10 BLK GG, 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 demolition of the existing dwelling and the construction of a new larger dwelling, partially on the same footprint. Relief is requested from the following provisions of the Zoning By-laws:

  1. Section 6.2.e of the Zoning By-law requires an interior yard setback of 1.25 metres; the proposed interior yard setback is +/- 0.15 metres from the North lot line.
  2. Section 6.2.c of the Zoning By-law requires a front yard setback of 7.5 metres; the proposed front yard setback is +/- 0.73 metres.

D20-2026-066 – 216 Main Street, Part Lot 1, Plan 32, former Village of Bobcaygeon, 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 Village of Bobcaygeon Zoning By-law 16-78, as amended. The purpose and effect is to facilitate the construction of a staircase attached to the front porch by seeking relief from Section 5.2.c. of the Zoning By-law which requires a front yard setback of 7.5 metres; the proposed staircase has a front yard setback of +/- 5.6 metres.

D20-2026-067 – 11 Clonsilla Drive, Part Lot 16, Concession; Lot 5, Plan 373, geographic Township of Verulam, 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 Verulam Zoning By-law 6-87, as amended. The purpose and effect is to facilitate the removal of the existing carport and the construction of an addition to the dwelling by seeking relief from the following provisions:

  1. Section 10.2.f of the Zoning By-law that requires a minimum interior side yard setback of 3 metres on one side and 1.8 metres on the other side; the proposed addition to the dwelling will result in a side yard setback of +/- 2.57 metres; and,
  2. Section 10.2.h of the Zoning By-law that requires a water setback of 15 metres; the proposed addition to the dwelling will result in a water setback of +/- 12 metres.

D20-2026-068 – 787 Highway 35, Part Lot 10, Concession 6, 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 Township of Manvers Zoning By-law 87-06, as amended. The purpose and effect is to facilitate the recognition of an Additional Residential Unit (ARU) in the basement of an existing single detached dwelling by seeking relief from the following provisions:

  1. Section 3.2.f of the Zoning By-law that requires a side yard setback of 6 metres; the existing single  detached dwelling has side yard setbacks of +/- 5 metres and +/- 5.3 metres.
  2. Section 20.30.vi of the Zoning By-law that requires a minimum lot area of 4,000 m2 on private services for an ARU; the existing lot area is +/- 1,300 m2.

D20-2026-069 – 27 Campbell Beach Road, Part Lot 11, Concession 1, Lot 4, Plan 235, 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 recognition of an existing deck by seeking relief from Section 4.2.g of the Zoning By-law that requires a minimum water yard setback of 20 metres; the existing deck has a water setback of +/- 13.5 metres.

D20-2026-070 – 170 Sturgeon Glen Road, Part Lot 19, Concession 10; Lot 28, Plan 300, 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 construction of a loft addition, house extension, and new covered deck. Relief is requested from Section 13.2.13.b.ii. of the Zoning By-law which requires a minimum interior side yard setback of 3 metres on one side and 1.3 metres on the opposite side; the proposed side setbacks are +/- 2.7 metres (south) and +/- 1.03 metres (north).

D20-2026-071 – 134 Grove Road, Part Lot 23, Concession 8, Lot 18, Plan 166, 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 demolition of the existing single detached dwelling and the construction of a new two storey single detached dwelling by seeking relief from Section 15.2.1.3.b of the Zoning By-law that requires an interior side yard setback of 3 metres on one side and 2.3 metres on the opposite side; the proposed single detached dwelling has a side yard setback of +/- 1.87 metres on one side and +/- 1.75 metres on the opposite side.

D20-2026-072 – 5 Juniper Park Road, Lots 49 and 50, and Part Lot 51, Plan 126 (being Part 3 on Reference Plan 57R-10660), geographic Township of Verulam, 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 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 the following provisions of the Zoning By-law:

  1. Section 5.1.3. of the Zoning By-law requires accessory structures to be located in a side or rear yard, the proposed garage is located in the front yard;
  2. Section 5.1.5. of the Zoning By-law permits a maximum 5 metre height for accessory structures, the proposed garage is +/- 7.9 metres in height;
  3. Section 5.18.3. of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum 17.5 metre street centreline setback, the proposed garage is +/- 13.5 metres from street centreline of Esturian Road;
  4. Section 8.2.d. of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum 7.5 metre front yard setback, the proposed garage is +/- 4.0 metres from the front lot line, being the lot line that abuts Esturian Road; and,
  5. Section 8.2.f. of the Zoning By-law requires an interior side yard of 3 metres on one side and 1.8 metres on the other, the proposed garage is +/- 1.2 metres from its interior side lot line.

D20-2026-073 – 32 Durham Street West, South Part Lot 8 North Durham, former Town of Lindsay, 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 Town of Lindsay Zoning By-law 2000-75, as amended. The purpose and effect is to facilitate the addition to an existing dwelling. Relief is requested from the following provisions of the Zoning By-laws:

  1. Section 7.2.e of the Zoning By-law requires an interior side yard setback of 1.25 metres; the proposed addition will result in an interior side yard setback of +/- 1.17 metres from the East lot line; and,
  2. Section 7.2.h of the Zoning By-law permits a maximum lot area of 35%; the proposed addition will result in a lot coverage of +/- 57%.

D20-2026-075 – 439 Mount Horeb Road, Part Lot 1, Concession 7, 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 recognition of two existing detached Additional Residential Unit’s (ARUs). Relief is requested from Section 2.29.i. of the Zoning By-law which permits a maximum of two ARU’s, one being attached and one detached; there are two existing detached ARU’s.

D20-2026-076 – 33 Charlotte Crescent, Concession 7, Pt Lots 12 and 13 Plan 387 Pt BLK B, 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 sunroom by seeking relief from Section 12.2.1.3.e of the Zoning By-law that requires a water setback of 30 metres; the proposed sunroom addition has a water setback of +/- 13.15 metres.

D20-2026-077 – 183 McCrackin Avenue, Part Lot 23, Part Org Shore Road Allowance, Carden Concession 3, 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 construction of a new cottage. Relief is requested from the following provisions of the Zoning By-laws:

  1. Section 2.2.g of the Zoning By-law requires a water setback of 20 metres; the proposed cottage has a waterfront setback of +/- 12.49 metres; and,
  2. Section 2.2.d of the Zoning By-law requires a side yard setback of 3 metres on one side and 2.2 metres on the other side; the proposed cottage has a side yard setback of +/- 2.27 metres to the East lot line and +/- 2.13 metres to the West lot line. 

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 (Shayan Okhowat, Mobeen Ghafari, Ahmad Shahid and Lauryn Coughlan) 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 (July 22, 2026) 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 (July 22, 2026).
  • 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 (July 23, 2026) 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.

Dated at the City of Kawartha Lakes this 9th Day of July, 2026.

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

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