City of Kawartha Lakes Committee of Adjustment Notice of Public Hearing for Minor Variance
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.
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Take notice, that the Committee of Adjustment of the City of Kawartha Lakes will hold a Public Meeting on November 12, 2026 at 1:00pm in the Council Chambers City Hall, 26 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario, to consider minor variance/permission applications, D20-2026-071, D20-2026-096, D20-2026-097, D20-2026-098, D20-2026-099, D20-2026-101, D20-2026-102, D20-2026-103, D20-2026-104 and D20-2026-105. 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:
D20-2026-071 134 Grove Road, Part Lot 23, Concession 8 (being 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 Rural Zoning By-law 2024-113, 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 the following provisions:
- Section 6.6 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum interior side yard setback of 3 metres on one side and 1.2 metres on the other side; the proposed single detached dwelling has a side yard setback of +/- 2.41 metres on one side; and,
- Section 6.6 of the Zoning By-law that requires a minimum water setback including a shoreline naturalization buffer of 30 metres; the proposed single detached dwelling will result in a water setback and shoreline naturalization buffer of +/- 15.67 metres.
D20-2026-096 – 165 Shadow Lake Road 6, Part Lot 65, Concession Front Range, Geographic Township of Somerville, 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 Rural Zoning By-law 2024-113, as amended. The purpose and effect is to facilitate the recognition of two (2) existing cabins (shown as Cabin A and Cabin B on the sketch). Relief is requested from the following provisions of the Zoning By-law:
1. Section 4.1.6.2 permits a maximum of one (1) cabin; two (2) cabins are existing;
2. Section 4.1.6.3 permits a cabin on a lot which conforms to the applicable required lot area and frontage; the existing lot area and frontage is +/- 1,602.8 square metres and +/- 22.9 metres, respectively;
3. Section 6.6 requires a minimum water setback including a shoreline naturalization buffer of 30 metres; the existing water setback and shoreline is buffer +/- 15.5 metres as measured from Cabin B; and,
4. Section 13.782 requires a minimum 30 metre front yard setback; the existing setback from Cabin A is +/- 28 metres.
D20-2026-097 – 2 Lambs Lane, North Part Lot 31, 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 Rural Zoning By-law 2024-113, as amended. The purpose and effect is to facilitate the construction of a new deck attached to an existing cabin. Relief is requested from the following provisions of the Zoning By-laws:
1. Section 8.3 of the Zoning By-law requires a front yard setback of 150 metres; the proposed deck will result in a front yard setback of +/- 89.7 metres;
2. Section 8.3 of the Zoning By-law requires a rear yard setback of 45 metres; the proposed deck will result in a rear yard setback of +/- 10.4 metres;
3. Section 8.3 of the Zoning By-law requires an exterior yard setback of 25 metres; the proposed deck will result in an exterior yard setback of +/- 1.2 metres; and,
4. Section 8.3 of the Zoning By-law requires a water setback including a shoreline naturalization buffer of 30 metres; the proposed deck will result in a water setback and shoreline buffer of +/- 10.4 metres.
D20-2026-098 – 2 East Street, Block A, Part Lot 25, Concession 7 (being Block A on Plan 157), 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 City of Kawartha Lakes Oak Ridges Moraine Zoning By-law 12-95, as amended. The purpose and effect is to facilitate the construction of a detached garage in the front yard by seeking relief from the following provisions:
- Section 5.1.b of the Zoning By-law requires an accessory building to be located in a side or rear yard; the proposed detached garage is located in the front yard; and,
- Section 5.1.b.i of the Zoning By-law provides that an accessory building may be erected not closer to a flanking street that the required front yard setback for the zone in which it is located. The minimum front yard setback in the Oak Ridges Moraine Country Side Area (ORMCS) Zone is 30 metres. The proposed setbacks are +/- 10.9 metres from the lot line which abuts East Street and +/- 15 metres from the lot line which abuts Highway 7A.
D20-2026-099 – 19 Queen Street, East Part Lot 6 East of John Street, Plan 70, Former Village of Bobcaygeon, Ward 2, 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 Village of Bobcaygeon Zoning By-law 16-78, as amended. The purpose and effect is to recognize an existing fourth dwelling unit. Section 45(2)(a)(ii) of the Planning Act allows for a legal non-conforming use to be changed to a similar use. The three existing townhouse dwelling units are legal non-conforming. The addition of a fourth dwelling unit is considered a similar use to what previously existed.
D20-2026-101 – 1433 Killarney Bay Road, Part of Lot 5, Lot 6, Plan 176, 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 Rural Zoning By-law 2024-113, as amended. The purpose and effect is to facilitate the construction of an attached garage and addition onto an existing single detached dwelling. Relief is sought from Section 6.6 of the Zoning By-law which requires a water setback including a shoreline naturalization buffer of 30 metres; the proposed water setback is +/- 13 metres.
D20-2026-102 – 49 Duncombe Drive, Part Lot 34, Front Range (being Lot 35, Plan 372) 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 Rural Zoning By-law 2024-113, as amended. The purpose and effect is to facilitate the raising and relocation of the existing dwelling and the construction of additions onto the dwelling by seeking relief from Section 6.6 of the Zoning By-law that requires a minimum water setback including a shoreline naturalization buffer of 30 metres; the proposed addition has a water setback and shoreline naturalization buffer of +/- 7.9 metres.
D20-2026-103 – 7166 Highway 35 (Salter Island), South Part Lot 1, Concession 11, Geographic Township of LDL (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 facilitate the replacement of two existing boathouses, with two new boathouses. Relief is sought from Section 18.1.e. of the Zoning By-law which permits a boathouse with a maximum floor area of 45 square metres and width of 5 metres, the proposed boathouses are +/- 53 square metres in floor area and +/- 6.1 metres in width, each.
D20-2026-104 – 273 Raby’s Shore Road, Part Lot 20, Part BED Sturgeon Lake, Fenelon Concession 10, Ward 3, Geographic Township of Fenelon, 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 Rural Zoning By-law 2024-113, as amended. The purpose and effect is to facilitate the construction an addition to the existing dwelling including an upper level deck by seeking relief from Section 6.6 of the Zoning By-law that requires a minimum water setback including a shoreline naturalization buffer of 30 metres; the proposed addition has a water setback and shoreline naturalization buffer of +/- 18 metres.
D20-2026-105 – 449 Front Street West, Part Lot 16, Concession 9 (being Part Park Lot 2, Plan 70 and Part of Part 1, 57R-10703), 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 a reduced lot frontage for proposed Lots 15 to 18 of the Plan of Subdivision to accommodate the inclusion of a public walkway block (Block 34) by seeking relief from Section 5.3.p of the Zoning By-law, which requires a minimum lot frontage of 12 metres; the proposed lot frontage is +/- 10.5 metres for Lots 15,16,17, and 18.
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 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 (November 11, 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 (November 11, 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.
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• 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 (November 12, 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.
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• 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 29th Day of October, 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
