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The Public is invited to participate in a Committee of Adjustment hearing on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
How to Participate
Submit written comments, by emailing Arden.Irish@thunderbay.ca no later than Wednesday April 16, 2025. Please quote the file number in your submission.
Participate online using Microsoft Teams. Online participants must register by the end of the day on Wednesday April 16, 2025. Please email Arden.Irish@thunderbay.ca to register
Attend in person, by visiting Council Chambers on the 3rd Floor of City Hall (500 Donald Street East)
Watch live from home by visiting www.thunderbay.ca/watchcouncil
Additional Information
If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Committee of Adjustment in respect of the proposed consent, you must submit a written request to Arden.Irish@thunderbay.ca.
Copies of all comments will be forwarded to the Committee and to the Applicant. The collection of personal information including names and contact information provided in written submissions is made under the authority of the Planning Act for the purpose of creating a Public Record. Personal information is collected in compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Right to Appeal
Only the applicant, the Minister or a specified person or public body that has an interest in the matter may, within 20 days of the making of the decision, appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal against the decision of the Committee of Adjustment.
Questions?
If you have any questions about this notice or you require accessible accommodations or materials, please contact:
Arden Irish
Acting Committee of Adjustment Secretary Treasurer
(807) 625-2704
Consent to Sever Applications
B-11-2025: 5046 Townline Road
The purpose of this application is to permit a severance to facilitate a lot addition of a triangular parcel with 288.7 m of lot depth and 15904.5 m2 of lot area, from 5020 Townline road to be added to 5046 Townline Road.
If approved, the effect of this application would be the increase in lot depth and lot area of 5046 Townline Road.
The lands are zoned “RU” – Rural Zone, and “RUH15” – Rural Zone with the Holding Provision 15. The lands are designated as “Rural 1”, “Natural Corridor” and “Evaluated Wetland” in the Official Plan.
The applicant’s site sketch and a key map of the subject lands are shown below.
The subject lands are not subject to any other application under the Planning Act at this time.
Key Map of Subject Lands
Applicant's Site Sketch
B-14-2025: 765 Mercier Street
The purpose of this application is to permit a severance to facilitate a lot addition of a parcel with 20 metres of width, 46.42 m of length, and 928.4 m2 of Area from 765 Mercier Street to the vacant adjacent parcel on Mercier Street that was recently created in 2023.
If approved, the effect of this application would be the increase in lot depth and lot area of the vacant parcel (PIN:621770149) as set out in the application.
The lands are zoned “UL” – Urban Low-rise Zone and designated as “Residential” in the Official Plan. The applicant’s site sketch and a key map of the subject lands are shown below.
The subject lands are also the subject of an application for a minor variance, File no. A-15-2025, which is being reviewed concurrently by the Committee of Adjustment on April 24, 2025.
Key Map of Subject Lands
Applicant's Site Sketch
Minor Variance Applications
A-04-2025: 309 Hartviksen Street
The purpose of the application is to seek permission under section 45(2)a)i) of the Planning Act, to expand a legal non-conforming use. The proposed expansion includes increasing the Ground Floor Area of the Detached House from 110.73 m2 to 125.126 m2 with a Rear Setback of 24.08 m.
If approved, the effect of this application would recognize the existing addition of a sunroom to the detached house.
The lands are zoned “EP” – Environmental Protection Zone and designated as “Natural Corridor” in the Official Plan. The applicant’s site sketch and a key map of the subject lands are shown below.
The subject lands are not subject to any other application under the Planning Act at this time.
Key Map of Subject Lands
Applicant's Site Sketch
A-09-2025: 304 River Street
The purpose and effect of the application is to gain relief from Zoning By-law 1-2022, as set forth in the application and described below:
Table 3.1.1a: Decrease the minimum lot area from 300 m2 to 294.6 m2
If approved, the effect of this application would be the construction of a duplex on the subject lands.
The lands are zoned “UL” – Urban Low-rise Zone and designated as “Residential” in the Official Plan. The applicant’s site sketch and a key map of the subject lands are shown below.
The subject lands are not subject to any other application under the Planning Act at this time.
Key Map of Subject Lands
Applicant's Site Sketch
A-10-2025: 409 Dufferin Street
The purpose and effect of the application is to gain relief from Zoning By-law 1-2022, as set forth in the application and described below:
Table 3.1.1a: Increase the maximum number of Homes per lot from 6 to 7
Table 3.3b: Increase the maximum Driveway width from 6.0 m to 12.36 m
Table 3.3b: Decrease the minimum number of Parking Spaces from 9 to 7
Table 11.6.2c: Allow three adjacent Parking Spaces in a driveway at the front of property
Table 11.6.2d: Allow a combination of parking lot and driveway spaces
Table 11.7.2b: Decrease minimum driveway regulations from 4.5 m to 3.96 m for two-way traffic leading to rear parking area
If approved, the effect of this application would be the construction of a seventh unit in an existing six-unit apartment.
The lands are zoned “UL” – Urban Low-rise Zone and designated as “Residential” in the Official Plan. The applicant’s site sketch and a key map of the subject lands are shown below.
The subject lands are not subject to any other application under the Planning Act at this time.
Key Map of Subject Lands
Applicant's Site Sketch
A-12-2025: 61 Court Street South
The purpose and effect of the application is to gain relief from Zoning By-law 1-2022, as set forth in the application and described in the table below:
Table 4.2: Increase maximum Front Setback from 3.0 m to 3.81 m
Table 4.2: Increase maximum Exterior Side Setback from 3.0 m 6.38 m
If approved, the effect of this application would be the construction of a four-unit apartment on the subject lands.
The lands are zoned “DN” – Downtown Neighborhood Zone and designated as “Strategic Core” in the Official Plan. The applicant’s site sketch and a key map of the subject lands are shown below.
The subject lands are not subject to any other application under the Planning Act at this time.
Key Map of Subject Lands
Applicant's Site Sketch
A-13-2025: 161 Bruin Crescent
To gain relief from Zoning By-law 1-2022, as set forth in the application and described below:
Table 3.2.1a: Decrease minimum Interior Side Setback from 3 m to 1.5 m along all interior side lot lines.
If approved, the effect of this application would be the construction of a duplex on the subject lands.
The lands are zoned “UL” –Urban Low-Rise Zone and designated as “Residential” in the Official Plan. The applicant’s site sketch and a key map of the subject lands are shown below.
The subject lands are not subject to any other application under the Planning Act at this time.
Key Map of Subject Lands
Applicant's Site Sketch
A-15-2025:
To gain relief from Zoning By-law 1-2022, as set forth in the application and described below:
Table 3.1.1a: Decrease the minimum Frontage for 6 Homes from 22 m to 20 m
Table 3.3.b: Decreased the minimum Landscaped Area from 20% of the Lot Area to 12% of the Lot Area
If approved, the effect of this application would be the construction of a six-plex on the subject lands.
The lands are zoned “ULH1” –Urban Low-Rise Zone with the Development Holding Provision H1. The lands are designated as “Residential” in the Official Plan. The applicant’s site sketch and a key map of the subject lands are shown below.
The subject lands are also the subject of an application for a consent, File no. B-14-2025, which is being reviewed concurrently by the Committee of Adjustment on April 24, 2025.
Key Map of Subject Lands
Applicant's Site Sketch
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