The Southgate Record

Committee of Adjustment

February 25, 2026

Who was there

Present (7): Barbara Dobreen, Jim Ferguson, Joan John, Brian Milne, Jason Rice, Martin Shipston, Monica Singh Soares

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (4 motions)

4 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

Be it resolved that the Committee confirm the agenda as presented.
Moved by Member Milne, seconded by Member Rice
Carried
Be it resolved that the Committee approve the minutes from the January 28, 2026 Committee of Adjustment meeting as presented.
Moved by Member John, seconded by Member Ferguson
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PL2026-009 regarding Minor Variance File A14-25 for 115 Christie Street be received for information; and That Committee approve Minor Variance A14-25 to permit a future two storey Additional Residential Unit with a gross floor area of ±325 square metres where Section 5.24.1(v) of the Township’s Zoning By-law only allow one storey Additional Residential Units with a gross floor area less than the primary dwelling; and That Committee approve the proposed minor variance subject to the applicant meeting conditions related to Section 2.10 of the Zoning By-law for the primary dwelling to the satisfaction of the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority to delineate the boundary of the Environmental Protection (EP) Zone and Hazard Land based on their assessment, and obtain any necessary approvals from the SVCA.
Moved by Member Milne, seconded by Member Rice
Carried
Be it resolved that the Committee adjourn the meeting at 9:45am.
Moved by Member Dobreen, seconded by Member Singh Soares
Carried

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