Everything on this site is searchable — a file number, a councillor, a motion, a meeting, or an application.
Committee of Adjustment
May 19, 2026
Declared interests
DSD-2026-215 B. McCollwith respect to minor variance application A 2026-033 - 93 Edgehill Drive, DSD-2026-215, on the agenda this date as they reside within the vicinity of the subject property
DSD-2026-215 M. Gambettiwith respect to minor variance application A 2026-033 - 93 Edgehill Drive, DSD-2026-215, on the agenda this date due to their former place of employment
DSD-2026-216 B. Santoswith respect to minor variance application A 2026-034 - 168 Simeon Street, DSD-2026-216, on the agenda this date due to their acquaintance with the property owner
What was decided (4 motions)
4 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the application of ROBERT WESTBURY requesting a minor variance to permit steps greater than 0.6m in height to be setback 2m from the street line rather than the minimum required 3m for a Detached Building having 2 Additional Dwelling Unit (ADUs) (Detached), generally in accordance with drawings prepared by Robert Westbury, dated March 31, 2026, on Lot 80, Plan 812, 9 Siebert Avenue, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED. It is the opinion of this Committee that: The variance requested in this application is minor. This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the property. The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By-Law and Official Plan is being maintained on the subject property. Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered and taken into account as part of the Committee’s decision-making process with respect to the subject application. For more information, please review the meeting minutes, which are available on the City’s website at www.kitchener.ca .
Moved by M. Gambetti, seconded by M. Melo
Carried
That the application of WATERLOO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD requesting a minor variance not to provide a visual barrier along the lot line abutting a residential zone, where a new gross floor area is added to the lot, whereas, the By-law requires a visual barrier, to facilitate the development of a 2-storey rear addition to the existing elementary school, in accordance with Site Plan Application SPA25/082/Aon Plan 1353, Block B, 240 Autumn Hill Crescent, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED . It is the opinion of this Committee that: The variance requested in this application is minor. This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the property. The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By-Law and Official Plan is being maintained on the subject property. Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered and taken into account as part of the Committee’s decision-making process with respect to the subject application. For more information, please review the meeting minutes, which are available on the City’s website at www.kitchener.ca .
Moved by M. Gambetti, seconded by A. Brennan
Carried
That the application of SHAWN MILLOY requesting a minor variance to permit a westerly side yard setback of 1.2m rather than the minimum required 3m to facilitate the demolition of an existing attached garage to be replaced with a larger attached garage, generally in accordance with drawings prepared by AFJ Building Design, dated January 2026, on Part Lot 23, Plan 698, 93 Edgehill Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED . It is the opinion of this Committee that: The variance requested in this application is minor. This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the property. The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By-Law and Official Plan is being maintained on the subject property. Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered and taken into account as part of the Committee’s decision-making process with respect to the subject application. For more information, please review the meeting minutes, which are available on the City’s website at www.kitchener.ca .
Moved by M. Melo, seconded by A. Brennan
Carried
That the application of KEVIN BOLAND requesting minor variances to permit a driveway width of 6.6m rather than the maximum permitted 4.6m; to permit a driveway southerly side yard setback of 0m rather than the minimum required 1.2m; and, to permit a southerly side yard setback of 0.2m rather than the minimum required 1.2m, to recognize the location and configuration of the existing driveway and to facilitate the demolition of an existing attached garage to be replaced with a larger attached garage, generally in accordance with the drawings prepared by Southwood Homes, dated March 2026, on Lot 12, Plan 351, 168 Simeon Street, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED. It is the opinion of this Committee that: The variances requested in this application are minor. This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the property. The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By-Law and Official Plan is being maintained on the subject property. Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered and taken into account as part of the Committee’s decision-making process with respect to the subject application. For more information, please review the meeting minutes, which are available on the City’s website at www.kitchener.ca .