The Guelph Record

Committee of Adjustment

March 12, 2026

What was decided (35 motions)

33 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

1. That the minutes from the February 12, 2026 Regular Hearing of the Committee of Adjustment, be approved as circulated.
Moved by Member Goodfellow, seconded by Member Membreño
Carried
That in the matter of an application under Section 53(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P13, as amended, consent for severance of Part of Lot 10, Registered Plan 249, currently known as 310 Edinburgh Road South, a parcel of land (noted as Proposed Severed Parcel 2), with frontage along Edinburgh Road South of 7.6 metres, a depth of 39.6 metres and an area of 301 square metres, substantially in Committee of Adjustment Minutes: March 12, 2026 - 5 accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc., dated October 10, 2025, project number 34881-25, be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official (if applicable) and/or prior to undertaking activities which may injure or destroy regulated trees, the applicant shall submit a Tree Inventory and Preservation Plan (TIPP) undertaken by a Certified Arborist, in accordance with the requirements of the City’s Tree Technical Manual and to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Planning and Building Services. Issuance of a Tree Injury or Removal Permit by the City may be required prior to any works taking place on the subject property. 2. That the proposed movement of Guelph Transit stop 818 Edinburgh at Floral northbound be reflected in existing and proposed plans to the satisfaction of Guelph Transit staff. 3. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Eng
Moved by Member Ross, seconded by Member Fitzpatrick
Carried
That in the matter of an application under Section 53(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P13, as amended, consent for severance of Part of Lot 10, Registered Plan 249, currently known as 310 Edinburgh Road South, a parcel of land (noted as Proposed Severed Parcel 3), with frontage along Edinburgh Road South of 7.6 metres, a depth of 39.6 metres and an area of 301 square metres, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc., dated October 10, 2025, project number 34881-25, be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official (if applicable) and/or prior to undertaking activities which may injure or destroy regulated trees, the applicant shall submit a Tree Inventory and Preservation Plan (TIPP) undertaken by a Certified Arborist, in accordance with the requirements of the Committee of Adjustment Minutes: March 12, 2026 - 8 City’s Tree Technical Manual and to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Planning and Building Services. Issuance of a Tree Injury or Removal Permit by the City may be required prior to any works taking place on the subject property. 2. That the proposed movement of Guelph Transit stop 818 Edinburgh at Floral northbound be reflected in existing and proposed plans to the satisfaction of Guelph Transit staff. 3. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Eng
Moved by Member Ross, seconded by Member Fitzpatrick
Carried
That in the matter of an application under Section 53(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P13, as amended, consent for severance of Part of Lots 31 and 32, Registered Plan 27, currently known as 72 Preston Street, a parcel of land (noted as Proposed Severed Parcel 1), with frontage along Preston Street of 8.4 metres, and an area of 303 square meters, substantially in accordance with a sketch Committee of Adjustment Minutes: March 12, 2026 - 11 prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc., dated February 9, 2026, project number 29216-21, be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official (if applicable) and/or prior to undertaking activities which may injure or destroy regulated trees, the applicant shall submit a Tree Inventory and Preservation Plan (TIPP) undertaken by a Certified Arborist, in accordance with the requirements of the City’s Tree Technical Manual and to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Planning and Building Services. Issuance of a Tree Injury or Removal Permit by the City may be required prior to any works taking place on the subject property. 2. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a functional servicing and stormwater management report for the severed and retained lands that has been prepared in accordance with the City of Guelph’s Development Engineering Manual. All properti
Moved by Member Goodfellow, seconded by Member Speers
Carried
That in the matter of an application under Section 53(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P13, as amended, consent for severance of Part of Lots 31 and 32, Committee of Adjustment Minutes: March 12, 2026 - 14 Registered Plan 27, currently known as 70 Preston Street, a parcel of land (noted as Proposed Severed Parcel 2), with frontage along Preston Street of 8.4 metres, and an area of 289 square meters, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc., dated February 9, 2026, project number 29216-21, be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official (if applicable) and/or prior to undertaking activities which may injure or destroy regulated trees, the applicant shall submit a Tree Inventory and Preservation Plan (TIPP) undertaken by a Certified Arborist, in accordance with the requirements of the City’s Tree Technical Manual and to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Planning and Building Services. Issuance of a Tree Injury or Removal Permit by the City may be required prior to any works taking place on the subject property. 2. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a functional servicing and stormwater management report for the severed and retained lands that has been prepared in accordance with the City of Guelph’s Development Engineering Manual. All properti
Moved by Member Goodfellow, seconded by Member Speers
Carried
That in the matter of an application under Section 53(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P13, as amended, a. Consent for severance of Part of Lot 5, Concession 8, Registered Plan 488, currently known as 1166 - 1204 Gordon Street, a parcel of land (noted as Proposed Severed Lands 1) with frontage along Landsdown Drive of 7.7 metres, a depth of 24.25 metres, and an area of 186.7 square metres, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc. dated February 20, 2026, project number 27080-19; and b. Creation of a 44 square metre easement for rear yard access over a portion of the proposed severed parcel (shown as Part 1) in favour of the proposed severed lands 2 and 3, substantially in Committee of Adjustment Minutes: March 12, 2026 - 19 accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc. dated February 20, 2026, project number 27080-19; be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a stormwater management and functional servicing report for the severed and retained lands that has been prepared in accordance with the City of Guelph’s Development Engineering Manual. 2. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a grading and drainage plan for the severed and reta
Moved by Member Speers, seconded by Member Fitzpatrick
Carried
That in the matter of an application under Section 53(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P13, as amended, a. Consent for severance of Part of Lot 5, Concession 8, Registered Plan 488, currently known as 1166 - 1204 Gordon Street, a parcel of land (noted as Proposed Severed Lands 2) with frontage along Landsdown Drive of 6 metres, a depth of 24.25 metres and an area of 145.5 square metres, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc. dated February 20, 2026, project number 27080-19; and b. Creation of a 7.2 square metre easement for rear yard access over a portion of the proposed severed parcel (shown as Part 27) in favour of the proposed severed lands 3, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc. dated February 20, 2026, project number 27080-19; be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a stormwater management and functional servicing report for the severed and retained lands that has been prepared in accordance with the City of Guelph’s Development Engineering Manual. 2. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the Committee of Adjustment Minutes: March 12, 2026 - 22 General Manager/City Engineer, a grading and drainage plan for the severed and retained la
Moved by Member Speers, seconded by Member Fitzpatrick
Carried
That in the matter of an application under Section 53(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P13, as amended, consent for severance of Part of Lot 5, Concession 8, Registered Plan 488, currently known as 1166 - 1204 Gordon Street, a parcel of land (noted as Proposed Severed Lands 3) with frontage along Landsdown Drive of 6 metres, a depth of 24.25 metres, and an area of 145.5 square metres, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc. dated February 20, 2026, project number 27080-19, be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a stormwater management and functional servicing report for the severed and retained lands that has been prepared in accordance with the City of Guelph’s Development Engineering Manual. 2. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a grading and drainage plan for the severed and retained lands that has been prepared in accordance with the City of Guelph’s Development Engineering Manual. 3. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a servicing plan for the severed and retained lands that has been prepared in accordance with the City
Moved by Member Speers, seconded by Member Fitzpatrick
Carried
That in the matter of an application under Section 53(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P13, as amended, consent for severance of Part of Lot 5, Concession 8, Registered Plan 488, currently known as 1166 - 1204 Gordon Street, a parcel of land (noted as Proposed Severed Lands 4) with frontage along Landsdown Drive of 6 metres, a depth of 24.25 metres, and an area of 145.5 square metres, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten dated February 20, 2026, project number 27080-19, be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a stormwater management and functional servicing report for the severed and retained lands that has been prepared in accordance with the City of Guelph’s Development Engineering Manual. Committee of Adjustment Minutes: March 12, 2026 - 27 2. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a grading and drainage plan for the severed and retained lands that has been prepared in accordance with the City of Guelph’s Development Engineering Manual. 3. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a servicing plan for the severed and retained lands that has bee
Moved by Member Speers, seconded by Member Fitzpatrick
Carried
That in the matter of an application under Section 53(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P13, as amended, a. Consent for severance of Part of Lot 5, Concession 8, Registered Plan 488, currently known as 1166 - 1204 Gordon Street, a parcel of land (noted as Proposed Severed Lands 5) with frontage along Landsdown Drive of 6 metres, a depth of 24.25 metres and an area of 145.5 square metres, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc. dated February 20, 2026, project number 27080-19; and b. Creation of a 7.2 square metre easement for rear yard access over a portion of the proposed severed parcel (shown as Part 28) in favour of the proposed severed lands 4, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc. dated February 20, 2026, project number 27080-19; be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a stormwater management and functional servicing report for the severed and retained lands that has been prepared in accordance with the City of Guelph’s Development Engineering Manual. 2. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a grading and drainage plan for the severed and retained lands that has been prepared in accordance with the Cit
Moved by Member Speers, seconded by Member Fitzpatrick
Carried
That in the matter of an application under Section 53(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P13, as amended, a. Consent for severance of Part of Lot 5, Concession 8, Registered Plan 488, currently known as 1166 - 1204 Gordon Street, a Committee of Adjustment Minutes: March 12, 2026 - 32 parcel of land (noted as Proposed Severed Lands 6) with frontage along Landsdown Drive of 7.7 metres, a depth of 24.25 metres and an area of 186.7 square metres, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc. dated February 20, 2026, project number 27080-19; and b. Creation of a 23.1 square metre easement for rear yard access over a portion of the proposed severed parcel (shown as Part 8) in favour of the proposed severed lands 4 and 5, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc. dated February 20, 2026, project number 27080-19; be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a stormwater management and functional servicing report for the severed and retained lands that has been prepared in accordance with the City of Guelph’s Development Engineering Manual. 2. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a grading and drainage plan for the severed and ret
Moved by Member Speers, seconded by Member Fitzpatrick
Carried
That in the matter of an application under Section 53(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P13, as amended, a. Consent for severance of Part of Lot 5, Concession 8, Registered Plan 488, currently known as 1166 - 1204 Gordon Street, a parcel of land (noted as Proposed Severed Lands 7) with frontage along Landsdown Drive of 7.7 metres, a depth of 24.25 metres and an area of 186.7 square metres, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc. dated February 20, 2026, project number 27080-19; and b. Creation of a 23.1 square metre easement for rear yard access over a portion of the proposed severed parcel (shown as Part 9) in favour of the proposed severed lands 8, 9 and 10, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc. dated February 20, 2026, project number 27080-19; Committee of Adjustment Minutes: March 12, 2026 - 35 be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a stormwater management and functional servicing report for the severed and retained lands that has been prepared in accordance with the City of Guelph’s Development Engineering Manual. 2. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a grading and drainage plan for the severed and
Moved by Member Speers, seconded by Member Fitzpatrick
Carried
That in the matter of an application under Section 53(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P13, as amended, a. Consent for severance of Part of Lot 5, Concession 8, Registered Plan 488, currently known as 1166 - 1204 Gordon Street, a parcel of land (noted as Proposed Severed Lands 8) with frontage along Landsdown Drive of 6 metres, a depth of 24.25 metres and an area of 145.5 square metres, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc. dated February 20, 2026, project number 27080-19; and b. Creation of a 7.2 square metre easement for rear yard access over a portion of the proposed severed parcel (shown as Part 29) in favour of the proposed severed lands 9 and 10, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc. dated February 20, 2026, project number 27080-19; be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a stormwater management and functional servicing report for the severed and retained lands that has been prepared in accordance with the City of Guelph’s Development Engineering Manual. Committee of Adjustment Minutes: March 12, 2026 - 38 2. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a grading and drainage plan for the severed and reta
Moved by Member Speers, seconded by Member Fitzpatrick
Carried
That in the matter of an application under Section 53(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P13, as amended, a. Consent for severance of Part of Lot 5, Concession 8, Registered Plan 488, currently known as 1166 - 1204 Gordon Street, a parcel of land (noted as Proposed Severed Lands 9) with frontage along Landsdown Drive of 6 metres, a depth of 24.25 metres and an area of 145.5 square metres, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc. dated February 20, 2026, project number 27080-19; and b. Creation of a 7.2 square metre easement for rear yard access over a portion of the proposed severed parcel (shown as Part 30) in favour of the proposed severed lands 10, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc. dated February 20, 2026, project number 27080-19; be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a stormwater management and functional servicing report for the severed and retained lands that has been prepared in accordance with the City of Guelph’s Development Engineering Manual. 2. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a grading and drainage plan for the severed and retained lands that has been prepared in accordance with the Ci
Moved by Member Speers, seconded by Member Fitzpatrick
Carried
That in the matter of an application under Section 53(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P13, as amended, consent for severance of Part of Lot 5, Concession 8, Registered Plan 488, currently known as 1166 - 1204 Gordon Street, a parcel of land (noted as Proposed Severed Lands 10) with frontage along Landsdown Drive of 6 metres, a depth of 24.25 metres, and an area of 145.5 square metres, Committee of Adjustment Minutes: March 12, 2026 - 43 substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc. dated February 20, 2026, project number 27080-19, be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a stormwater management and functional servicing report for the severed and retained lands that has been prepared in accordance with the City of Guelph’s Development Engineering Manual. 2. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a grading and drainage plan for the severed and retained lands that has been prepared in accordance with the City of Guelph’s Development Engineering Manual. 3. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a servicing plan for the severed and retained la
Moved by Member Speers, seconded by Member Fitzpatrick
Carried
That in the matter of an application under Section 53(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P13, as amended, consent for severance of Part of Lot 5, Concession 8, Registered Plan 488, currently known as 1166 - 1204 Gordon Street, a parcel of land (noted as Proposed Severed Lands 11) with frontage along Landsdown Drive of 6 metres, a depth of 24.25 metres, and an area of 145.5 square metres, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc. dated February 20, 2026, project number 27080-19, be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a stormwater management and functional servicing report for the severed and retained lands that has been prepared in accordance with the City of Guelph’s Development Engineering Manual. 2. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a grading and drainage plan for the severed and retained lands that has been prepared in accordance with the City of Guelph’s Development Engineering Manual. 3. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a servicing plan for the severed Committee of Adjustment Minutes: March 12, 2026 - 46 and retained la
Moved by Member Speers, seconded by Member Fitzpatrick
Carried
That in the matter of an application under Section 53(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P13, as amended, Committee of Adjustment Minutes: March 12, 2026 - 48 a. Consent for severance of Part of Lot 5, Concession 8, Registered Plan 488, currently known as 1166 - 1204 Gordon Street, a parcel of land (noted as Proposed Severed Lands 12) with frontage along Landsdown Drive of 6 metres, a depth of 24.25 metres and an area of 145.5 square metres, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc. dated February 20, 2026, project number 27080-19; and b. Creation of a 7.2 square metre easement for rear yard access over a portion of the proposed severed parcel (shown as Part 31) in favour of the proposed severed lands 11, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc. dated February 20, 2026, project number 27080-19; be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a stormwater management and functional servicing report for the severed and retained lands that has been prepared in accordance with the City of Guelph’s Development Engineering Manual. 2. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a grading and drainage plan for the severed and retained
Moved by Member Speers, seconded by Member Fitzpatrick
Carried
That in the matter of an application under Section 53(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P13, as amended, a. Consent for severance of Part of Lot 5, Concession 8, Registered Plan 488, currently known as 1166 - 1204 Gordon Street, a parcel of land (noted as Proposed Severed Lands 13) with frontage along Landsdown Drive of 6 metres, a depth of 24.25 metres and an area of 145.5 square metres, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc. dated February 20, 2026, project number 27080-19; and b. Creation of a 7.2 square metre easement for rear yard access over a portion of the proposed severed parcel (shown as Part 32) in favour of the proposed severed lands 11 and 12, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Committee of Adjustment Minutes: March 12, 2026 - 51 Harten Surveying Inc. dated February 20, 2026, project number 27080-19; be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a stormwater management and functional servicing report for the severed and retained lands that has been prepared in accordance with the City of Guelph’s Development Engineering Manual. 2. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a grading and drainage plan for the severed and re
Moved by Member Speers, seconded by Member Fitzpatrick
Carried
That in the matter of an application under Section 53(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P13, as amended, a. Consent for severance of Part of Lot 5, Concession 8, Registered Plan 488, currently known as 1166 - 1204 Gordon Street, a parcel of land (noted as Proposed Severed Lands 14) with frontage along Landsdown Drive of 7.7 metres, a depth of 24.25 metres and an area of 186.7 square metres, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc. dated February 20, 2026, project number 27080-19; and b. Creation of a 23.1 square metre easement for rear yard access over a portion of the proposed severed parcel (shown as Part 18) in favour of the proposed severed lands 11, 12 and 13, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc. dated February 20, 2026, project number 27080-19; be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a stormwater management and functional servicing report for the severed and retained lands that has been prepared in accordance with the City of Guelph’s Development Engineering Manual. Committee of Adjustment Minutes: March 12, 2026 - 54 2. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a grading and drainage plan for the severed
Moved by Member Speers, seconded by Member Fitzpatrick
Carried
That in the matter of an application under Section 53(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P13, as amended, a. Consent for severance of Part of Lot 5, Concession 8, Registered Plan 488, currently known as 1166 - 1204 Gordon Street, a parcel of land (Proposed Severed Lands 15) with frontage along Landsdown Drive of 7.7 metres, a depth of 24.25 metres and an area of 186.7 square metres, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc. dated February 20, 2026, project number 27080-19; and b. Creation of a 23.1 square metre easement for rear yard access over a portion of the proposed severed parcel (shown as Part 19) in favour of the proposed severed lands 16 and 17, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc. dated February 20, 2026, project number 27080-19; be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a stormwater management and functional servicing report for the severed and retained lands that has been prepared in accordance with the City of Guelph’s Development Engineering Manual. 2. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a grading and drainage plan for the severed and retained lands that has been prepared in accordance with the
Moved by Member Speers, seconded by Member Fitzpatrick
Carried
That in the matter of an application under Section 53(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P13, as amended, Committee of Adjustment Minutes: March 12, 2026 - 59 a. Consent for severance of Part of Lot 5, Concession 8, Registered Plan 488, currently known as 1166 - 1204 Gordon Street, a parcel of land (noted as Proposed Severed Lands 16) with frontage along Landsdown Drive of 6 metres, a depth of 24.25 metres and an area of 145.5 square metres, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc. dated February 20, 2026, project number 27080-19; and b. Creation of a 7.2 square metre easement for rear yard access over a portion of the proposed severed parcel (shown as Part 33) in favour of the proposed severed lands 17, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc. dated February 20, 2026, project number 27080-19; be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a stormwater management and functional servicing report for the severed and retained lands that has been prepared in accordance with the City of Guelph’s Development Engineering Manual. 2. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a grading and drainage plan for the severed and retained
Moved by Member Speers, seconded by Member Fitzpatrick
Carried
That in the matter of an application under Section 53(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P13, as amended, consent for severance of Part of Lot 5, Concession 8, Registered Plan 488, currently known as 1166 - 1204 Gordon Street, a parcel of land (noted as Proposed Severed Lands 17) with frontage along Landsdown Drive of 6 metres, a depth of 24.25 metres, and an area of 145.5 square metres, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc. dated February 20, 2026, project number 27080-19, be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a stormwater management and functional servicing report for the severed and retained lands that has been prepared in accordance with the City of Guelph’s Development Engineering Manual. Committee of Adjustment Minutes: March 12, 2026 - 62 2. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a grading and drainage plan for the severed and retained lands that has been prepared in accordance with the City of Guelph’s Development Engineering Manual. 3. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a servicing plan for the severed and retained la
Moved by Member Speers, seconded by Member Fitzpatrick
Carried
That in the matter of an application under Section 53(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P13, as amended, consent for severance of Part of Lot 5, Concession 8, Registered Plan 488, currently known as 1166 - 1204 Gordon Street, a parcel of land (noted as Proposed Severed Lands 18) with frontage along Landsdown Drive of 6 metres, a depth of 24.25 metres, and an area of 145.5 square metres, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc. dated February 20, 2026, project number 27080-19, be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a stormwater management and functional servicing report for the severed and retained lands that has been prepared in accordance with the City of Guelph’s Development Engineering Manual. 2. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a grading and drainage plan for the severed and retained lands that has been prepared in accordance with the City of Guelph’s Development Engineering Manual. 3. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a servicing plan for the severed and retained lands that has been prepared in accordance with the Cit
Moved by Member Speers, seconded by Member Fitzpatrick
Carried
That in the matter of an application under Section 53(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P13, as amended, a. Consent for severance of Part of Lot 5, Concession 8, Registered Plan 488, currently known as 1166 - 1204 Gordon Street, a parcel of land (noted as Proposed Severed Lands 19) with frontage along Landsdown Drive of 6 metres, a depth of 24.25 metres and an area of 145.5 square metres, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc. dated February 20, 2026, project number 27080-19; and b. Creation of a 7.2 square metre easement for rear yard access over a portion of the proposed severed parcel (shown as Part Committee of Adjustment Minutes: March 12, 2026 - 67 34) in favour of the proposed severed lands 18, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc. dated February 20, 2026, project number 27080-19; be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a stormwater management and functional servicing report for the severed and retained lands that has been prepared in accordance with the City of Guelph’s Development Engineering Manual. 2. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a grading and drainage plan for the severed and retained
Moved by Member Speers, seconded by Member Fitzpatrick
Carried
That in the matter of an application under Section 53(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P13, as amended, a. Consent for severance of Part of Lot 5, Concession 8, Registered Plan 488, currently known as 1166 - 1204 Gordon Street, a parcel of land (noted as Proposed Severed Lands 20) with frontage along Landsdown Drive of 7.7 metres, a depth of 24.25 metres and an area of 186.7 square metres, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc. dated February 20, 2026, project number 27080-19; and b. Creation of a 150.8 square metre easement for rear yard access over a portion of the proposed severed parcel (shown as Part 26) in favour of the proposed severed lands 18 and 19, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc. dated February 20, 2026, project number 27080-19; be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a stormwater management and functional servicing report for the severed and retained lands Committee of Adjustment Minutes: March 12, 2026 - 70 that has been prepared in accordance with the City of Guelph’s Development Engineering Manual. 2. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a grading and drainage plan for the severed an
Moved by Member Speers, seconded by Member Fitzpatrick
Carried
That in the matter of an application under Section 45(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P13, as amended, a variance from Table 6.3 of Zoning By-law (2023)- 20790, as amended, for 90 Woodborough Road, to permit a minimum rear yard setback of 5.4 metres for the proposed addition to the existing dwelling to be used as an additional dwelling unit, when the By-law requires a minimum rear yard of 20 percent of the lot depth [7.3 metres], or 7.5 metres, whichever is less, be approved, subject to the following condition: 1. That prior to undertaking activities which may injure or destroy regulated trees, the applicant shall submit a Tree Inventory and Preservation Plan (TIPP) undertaken by a Certified Arborist, in accordance with the requirements of the City’s Tree Technical Manual and to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Planning and Building Services. Issuance of a Tree Injury or Removal Permit by the City may be required prior to any works taking place on the subject property. Reason: Committee of Adjustment Minutes: March 12, 2026 - 73 This application is approved, as it is the opinion of the Committee that with the above noted condition of approval, this application meets all four tests under Section 45(1) of the Planning Act. Any and all written submissions relating to this application that were made to the committee of Adjustment before its decision and any and all oral submissions related to this application that were made at a public hearing, held under the Pla
Moved by Member Fitzpatrick, seconded by Member Membreño
Carried
That in the matter of an application under Section 45(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P13, as amended, a variance from Table 4.7.6B of Zoning By-law (2023)- 20790, as amended, for 22 Ambrous Crescent, to permit a minimum left side yard setback of 0.356 meters for the existing uncovered porch (landing and raised concrete walkway) and existing and proposed exterior stairs, when the By-law requires a minimum side yard setback of 0.6 metres for stairs and an uncovered porch not more than 1.2 metres above finished grade be approved, subject to the following condition: Committee of Adjustment Minutes: March 12, 2026 - 74 1. That the proposed exterior stairs oriented toward the rear yard are constructed in accordance with the submitted site plan sketch to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Planning and Building Services. Reason: This application is approved, as it is the opinion of the Committee that with the above noted condition of approval, this application meets all four tests under Section 45(1) of the Planning Act. Any and all written submissions relating to this application that were made to the committee of Adjustment before its decision and any and all oral submissions related to this application that were made at a public hearing, held under the Planning Act, have been, on balance, taken into consideration by the Committee of Adjustment as part of its deliberations and final decision on this matter.
Moved by Member Ross, seconded by Member Goodfellow
Carried
1. That a full refund ($1981.00) of the application fee for minor variance file A-11/26 for 22 Ambrous Crescent be approved.
Moved by Member Ross, seconded by Member Speers
Defeated
1. That a partial refund ($991.00) of the application fee for minor variance file A-11/26 for 22 Ambrous Crescent be approved.
Moved by Member Ross, seconded by Member Speers
Carried
That in the matter of an application under Section 53(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P13, as amended, consent for severance of Lot 15, Registered Plan 552, currently known as 71 Stone Road East, a parcel of land (noted as Proposed Severed Parcel 1), with frontage along Stone Road East of 8.3 metres, a depth of 42.6 metres, and an area of 357 square metres, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten dated February 20, 2026, project number 35077- 25, be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official (if applicable) and/or prior to undertaking activities which may injure or destroy regulated trees, the applicant shall submit a Tree Inventory and Preservation Plan (TIPP) undertaken by a Certified Arborist, in accordance with the requirements of the City’s Tree Technical Manual and to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Planning and Building Services. Issuance of a Tree Injury or Removal Permit by the City may be required prior to any works taking place on the subject property. 2. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a functional servicing and stormwater management report for the severed and retained Committee of Adjustment Minutes: March 12, 2026 - 76 lands that has been prepared in accordance with the City of Guelph’s Development Engineering Manual. All properties
Moved by Member Speers, seconded by Member Membreño
Carried
That in the matter of an application under Section 53(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P13, as amended, consent for severance of Lot 15, Registered Plan 552, currently known as 71 Stone Road East, a parcel of land (noted as Proposed Severed Parcel 2), with frontage along Stone Road East of 8.3 metres, a depth of 42.6 metres, and an area of 357 square metres, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten dated February 20, 2026, project number 35077- 25, be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official (if applicable) and/or prior to undertaking activities which may injure or destroy regulated trees, the applicant shall submit a Tree Inventory and Preservation Plan (TIPP) undertaken by a Certified Arborist, in accordance with the requirements of the City’s Tree Technical Manual and to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Planning and Building Services. Issuance of a Tree Injury or Removal Permit by the City may be required prior to any works taking place on the subject property. Committee of Adjustment Minutes: March 12, 2026 - 79 2. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a functional servicing and stormwater management report for the severed and retained lands that has been prepared in accordance with the City of Guelph’s Development Engineering Manual. All properties
Moved by Member Speers, seconded by Member Membreño
Carried
That in the matter of an application under Section 53(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P13, as amended, consent for severance of Lot 15, Registered Plan 552, currently known as 71 Stone Road East, a parcel of land (noted as Proposed Severed Parcel 3), with frontage along Stone Road East of 8.3 metres, a depth of 42.6 metres, and an area of 357 square metres, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten dated February 20, 2026, project number 35077- 25, be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official (if applicable) and/or prior to undertaking activities which may injure or destroy regulated trees, the applicant shall submit a Tree Inventory and Preservation Plan (TIPP) undertaken by a Certified Arborist, in accordance with the requirements of the Committee of Adjustment Minutes: March 12, 2026 - 82 City’s Tree Technical Manual and to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Planning and Building Services. Issuance of a Tree Injury or Removal Permit by the City may be required prior to any works taking place on the subject property. 2. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, the owner(s) shall provide to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager/City Engineer, a functional servicing and stormwater management report for the severed and retained lands that has been prepared in accordance with the City of Guelph’s Development Engineering Manual. All properties
Moved by Member Speers, seconded by Member Membreño
Carried
That in the matter of an application under Section 53(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P13, as amended, consent for severance of Part of Block 1, Registered Plan 61M-176 and Part of Block 11, Registered Plan 61M-169 and Part of Road Allowance Between Concessions 4 & 5 currently known as 121 Hanlon Creek Boulevard, a parcel of land (noted as Proposed Lands to be Severed), with frontage along Hanlon Creek Boulevard of 70 metres, a depth of 150 metres, and an area of 1.2 hectares, as a lot addition to the abutting property known as 195-197 Hanlon Creek Boulevard, substantially in accordance with a sketch prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc. dated February 20, 2026, project number 35064-25, be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That all required fees and charges in respect of the registration of all documents required in respect of this approval and administration fee be paid, prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official. 2. That the Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment be provided with a written undertaking from the applicant's solicitor, prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, that he/she will provide a copy of the registered instrument as registered in the Land Registry Office within two years of issuance of the Certificate of Official, or prior to the issuance of a building permit (if applicable), whichever occurs first. 3. That prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Official, a Reference Plan be prepared, deposit
Moved by Member Fitzpatrick, seconded by Member Speers
Carried
That consent file B-28/26 for 121 Hanlon Creek Boulevard, be
Moved by Member Fitzpatrick, seconded by Member Speers
Deferred
1. That this hearing of the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned. (6:35 p.m.)
Moved by Member Speers, seconded by Member Mebreño
Carried

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