One-Sentence Summary

Council heard the Chair’s announcement regarding decision notice procedures, reviewed a minor variance application for expanding a front deck at 1969 7th Avenue East, and addressed the delegated approval for an undisputed consent application at 1875 16th Avenue East.

Whole Meeting Summary

The Chair announced that individuals seeking notice of a Committee of Adjustment decision must submit their name and written address to the Secretary-Treasurer prior to departing the hearing. The Committee of Adjustment held a public hearing for Application File No. A11-2025 submitted by Jamie Cool on behalf of Todd and Christine Hillier seeking a minor variance to cover an existing front deck, expand it into a covered porch wrapping the south side of the dwelling, and replace an existing south-side addition, with staff recommending approval noting the proposal would not significantly impact the streetscape or encroach further than existing structures after public comment and staff questions. The Committee of Adjustment approved application A13-2025 for a minor variance at 300 1st Street East, permitting a 4.1-metre front yard setback for a new sunroom and deck despite the standard requirement of 7.5 metres, with no public input or Council decision recorded for this item. Application file B06-2025 for 1875 16th Avenue East was deemed undisputed consent and received staff delegated approval following the provision of correspondence for information and issuance of the relevant Notice of Decision document.

Most Newsworthy Items

  • The Committee of Adjustment held a public hearing for Application A-11-25 submitted: The Committee of Adjustment held a public hearing for Application A-11-25, submitted by Jamie Cool on behalf of Todd and Christine Hillier.
  • The Chair advised that individuals wishing to receive notice of a Committee: The Chair advised that individuals wishing to receive notice of a Committee of Adjustment decision must leave their name and address in writing with the Secretary-Treasurer before leaving the hearing.
  • Application file B06-2025 for 1875 16th Avenue East was deemed undisputed consent: Application file B06-2025 for 1875 16th Avenue East was deemed undisputed consent and received staff delegated approval.
  • The Committee of Adjustment approved application A13-2025 for a minor variance: The Committee of Adjustment approved application A13-2025 for a minor variance at 300 1st Street East, permitting a 4.1-metre front yard setback for a new sunroom and deck despite the standard requirement of 7.5 metres.

Meeting Recap

6 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIR

The Chair advised that individuals wishing to receive notice of a Committee of Adjustment decision must leave their name and address in writing with the Secretary-Treasurer before leaving the hearing.

7.b Application File No. A11-2025 for 1969 7th Avenue East

The Committee of Adjustment held a public hearing for Application A-11-25, submitted by Jamie Cool on behalf of Todd and Christine Hillier. The application sought a minor variance to cover an existing front deck, expand it into a covered porch wrapping the south side of the dwelling, and replace an existing south-side addition. Staff recommended approval noting the proposal would not significantly impact the streetscape or encroach further than existing structures. After public comment and staff questions, a motion was made to approve the application subject to standard conditions regarding construction adherence and future zoning compliance.

7.c Application File No. A13-2025 for 300 1st Street East

The Committee of Adjustment approved application A13-2025 for a minor variance at 300 1st Street East, permitting a 4.1-metre front yard setback for a new sunroom and deck despite the standard requirement of 7.5 metres.

8.a Delegated Approval for Undisputed Consent - Application File No. B06-2025 for

Application file B06-2025 for 1875 16th Avenue East was deemed undisputed consent and received staff delegated approval.

Links

Read full transcript: https://helpos.ca/transcripts/owen-sound/committee-committee-of-adjustment/2025-07-22

Agenda page: https://helpos.ca/agendas/owen-sound/committee-committee-of-adjustment/2025-07-22

Official meeting page: https://pub-owensound.escribemeetings.com/MeetingsCalendarView.aspx/Meeting?Id=68067d03-92cd-4f0f-9bc3-e824fe62b106

Original video: https://video.isilive.ca/owensound/New Encoder_CA_2025-07-22-03-04.mp4