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

By City of Kawartha Lakes - Sep 10, 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 September 24, 2026 at 1:00pm in the Council Chambers City Hall, 26 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario, to consider minor variance/permission applications, D20-2026-088, D20-2026-089, D20-2026-090, D20-2026-091, D20-2026-092, D20-2026-093, and D20-2026-095. 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:

D20-2026-088 – 71 Glenelg Street East, Part Lot 22 on Plan 15P, South Side Glenelg Street East (being Part 1 on 57R-5020), 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 construction of a new single detached dwelling with two attached Additional Residential Units (ARU’s). All existing buildings are to be demolished. Relief is sought from Section 7.2.f. of the Zoning By-law which requires a minimum 7.5 metre rear yard setback, the proposed setback is +/- 3.2 metres (deck) and +/- 2.3 metres (steps).

D20-2026-089 – 86 Sugarbush Trail, Part Lot 25, Concession 10 (being Lot 1 and Part Lot 10A on 361 including Part 2 57R-2615), 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 new detached garage. Relief is sought from Section 15.2.1.3.a. of the Zoning By-law which requires a minimum 7.5 metre front yard setback, the proposed setback is +/- 5.2 metres.

To consider relief under Section 45(1) of the Planning Act., R. S. O., as amended, from the Rural Zoning By-law 2024-113, as amended. The purpose and effect is to facilitate the construction of a new detached garage. Relief is sought from Section 6.6 of the Zoning By-law which requires a minimum 7.5 metre front yard setback, the proposed setback is +/- 5.2 metres.

D20-2026-090 – 76 William Street North, Part Lot 4, Part Lot 5 North of Wellington Street, Town Plan, 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 conversion from an existing commercial use to a motor vehicle repair establishment, place of assembly, and a medical office/ pharmacy. Relief is requested from the following provisions of the Zoning By-law:

1. Section 5.12.k.ii of the Zoning By-law requires 1 parking space per 24 Square Metres of Gross Floor Area for the motor vehicle repair use, 1 parking space per 10 square metres for the medical office/pharmacy use, and 1 parking space per 9 square metres of assembly floor area for the place of assembly use. In total, the proposal would require 121 parking spaces; the existing number of parking spaces is +/- 45 parking spaces.

2. Section 5.14.c of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum a landscaped strip width of 1.8 metres along the interior and rear yards; the proposed landscaped strip width is +/- 0.0 metres along the interior and rear yards.

D20-2026-091 – 10875 Simcoe Street, Part Lot 1, Concession 2, 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 a new detached garage. The existing garage is to be demolished. Relief sought from the following sections of the Zoning By-law:

1. Section 3.1.2.2. of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum 2 metre rear yard setback, the proposed setback is +/- 1.2 metres;

2. Section 3.1.2.2. of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum 2 metre interior side yard setback, the proposed setback is +/- 1.2 metres; and,

3. Section 3.1.3.1.a. of the Zoning By-law permits 10% of the lot area to a maximum of 100 squares for accessory structure lot coverage, the proposed coverage is +/- 122.7 square metres (6.1%).

D20-2026-092 – 14 Major Street, Part Lot 8, Concession 11 (being Lot 2 on Plan 189), 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 construction of a new single detached dwelling and boathouse. Relief is requested from the following provisions of the Zoning By-law:

1. Section 15.2.1.3.b.ii of the Zoning By-law requires an interior yard setback of 3 metres on one side and 2.3 metres on the opposite side; the proposed single detached dwelling will result in an interior yard setback of +/- 1.36 metres from the East lot line; and,

2. Section 3.1.5.3 of the Zoning By-law permits a maximum height for a boathouse of 4.5 metres; the proposed boathouse will result in a height of +/- 10.67 metres.

1. Section 6.6 of the Zoning By-law requires a water setback including a shoreline naturalization buffer of 30 metres; the proposed single detached dwelling will result in a water setback and shoreline buffer of +/- 26.34 metres;

2. Section 4.1.8.4 of the Zoning By-law requires a side yard setback for a boathouse of 4 metres; the proposed boathouse will result in side yard setback of +/- 1.82 metres;

3. Section 4.1.8.5 of the Zoning By-law permits a maximum width for a boathouse of 4.5 metres; the proposed boathouse is to be +/- 6.1 metres wide;

4. Section 4.1.8.5.e of the Zoning By-law permits a maximum height for a boathouse of 5 metres; the proposed boathouse is to be +/- 10.67 metres in height; and,

5. Section 4.32.1.5.a of the Zoning By-law permits a shoreline activity area of 25% of the shore lot line within a residential zone, in this case being 5.75 metres wide; the proposed boathouse will result in a shoreline activity area of +/- 21.3 metres.

D20-2026-093 – 119 Oakdene Crescent, Part Lot 17, Concession C (being Lot 8 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 a new attached deck by seeking relief from Section 14.2.1.4 of the Zoning By-law which requires a minimum water setback of 30 metres; the proposed deck has a water setback of +/- 14.37 metres.

To consider relief under Section 45(1) of the Planning Act., R. S. O., as amended, from the Rural Zoning By-law 2024-113, as amended. The purpose and effect is to facilitate the construction of a new attached deck by seeking relief from Section 6.6 of the Zoning By-law which requires a minimum water setback including a shoreline naturalization buffer of 30 metres; the proposed deck has a water setback and shoreline buffer of +/- 14.37 metres.

D20-2026-095 – 18 Cockburn Street, Part Lot 32 and 33, Plan 30, Geographic United Townships of Laxton, Digby, and Longford (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 the existing single-detached dwelling and deck, and to facilitate the construction of a shed and covered entrance to the basement of the dwelling.

Relief is requested from the following provisions of the Zoning By-laws:

1. Section 4.2.d of the Zoning By-law requires a front yard setback of 6 metres; the existing single detached dwelling has a front yard setback of +/- 5.9 metres;

2. Section 4.2.d of the Zoning By-law requires a front yard setback of 6 metres; the proposed shed has a front yard setback of +/- 1.0 metres;

3. Section 4.2.f of the Zoning By-law requires a flankage yard setback of 6 metres; the existing single detached dwelling has a flankage yard setback of +/- 3.4 metres;

4. Section 4.2.f of the Zoning By-law requires a flankage yard setback of 6 metres; the existing deck has a flankage yard setback of +/- 0.3 metres;

5. Section 18.1.b of the Zoning By-law requires accessory structures to be located in the interior side yard or rear yard; the proposed shed is located in the front yard;

6. Section 18.1.b of the Zoning By-law requires a side yard setback of 1.3 metres for accessory structures; the proposed shed has a side yard setback of +/- 0.6 metres; and,

7. Section 4.2.f of the Zoning By-law requires a flankage yard setback of 6 metres; the proposed covered entrance has a flankage yard setback of +/- 0.3 metres.

To consider relief under Section 45(1) of the Planning Act., R. S. O., as amended, from the Rural Zoning By-law 2024-113, as amended. The purpose and effect is to recognize the existing single-detached dwelling and deck, and to facilitate the construction of a shed and covered entrance to the basement of the dwelling.

Relief is requested from the following provisions of the Zoning By-laws:

1. Section 6.5 of the Zoning By-law requires a front yard setback of 7.5 metres; the existing single detached dwelling has a front yard setback of +/- 5.9 metres;

2. Section 6.5 of the Zoning By-law requires a front yard setback of 7.5 metres; the proposed shed has a front yard setback of +/- 1.0 metres;

3. Section 6.5 of the Zoning By-law requires an exterior side yard setback of 7.5 metres; the existing single detached dwelling has a front yard setback of +/- 3.4 metres;

4. Section 6.5 of the Zoning By-law requires an exterior side yard setback of 7.5 metres; the existing deck has a front yard setback of +/- 0.3 metres;

5. Section 6.5 of the Zoning By-law requires a exterior side yard setback of 7.5 metres; the proposed covered entrance has a flankage yard setback of +/- 0.3 metres;

6. Section 4.1.3.5.a of the Zoning By-law requires accessory structures to be located in the interior side yard or rear yard; the proposed shed is located in the front yard;

7. Section 4.1.3.1 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum distance between an accessory structure and principal building of 1.8 metres; the proposed shed has a distance of +/- 1.3 metres from the existing single detached dwelling;

8. Section 4.1.3.5.a of the Zoning By-law requires a side yard setback of 1.0 metres for accessory structures; the proposed shed has a side yard setback of +/- 0.6 metres; and,

9. Section 4.1.3.5.c of the Zoning By-law requires accessory structures to not be located closer to the front lot line than the principal building, in this case being the single detached dwelling; the proposed shed is closer to the front lot line than the existing single detached dwelling by +/- 4.9 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 (Shayan Okhowat, 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 (September 23, 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 (September 23, 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 (September 24, 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 10th Day of September, 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