The Southgate Record

Committee of Adjustment

January 28, 2026

Who was there

Present (6): Barbara Dobreen, Jim Ferguson, Joan John, Brian Milne, Martin Shipston, Monica Singh Soares

Absent (1): Jason Rice

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 (7 motions)

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

Be it resolved that the Committee appoint Martin Shipston to be the Chair of the Committee of Adjustment for the 2026 term.
Moved by Member John, seconded by Member Singh Soares
Carried
Be it resolved that the Committee appoint Joan John to be the Vice Chair of the Committee of Adjustment for the 2026 term.
Moved by Member Dobreen, seconded by Member Milne
Carried
Be it resolved that the Committee confirm the agenda as presented.
Moved by Member Dobreen, seconded by Member Milne
Carried
Be it resolved that the Committee approve the minutes from the September 24, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting as presented; and That the Committee approve the minutes from the November 26, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting as presented.
Moved by Member John, seconded by Member Dobreen
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PL2026-005 Rilla McRobb, 7204 Highway 89 be received for information; and That Committee approve Consent File B5-25 subject to the following conditions; That a reference plan of survey be provided to the satisfaction of the Secretary-Treasurer; That the retained lot is conveyed so that it merges with the abutting lot to the east so that Section 50(3) of the Planning Act apply to subsequent conveyances of the same retained lot; That the severed lot be rezoned to comply with regulations in the applicable zone; That a Cancellation Certificate under Section 53(49) of the Planning Act be obtained for the retained lot if needed to ensure title merges with the abutting lot to the east; and That standard conditions apply as recommended by agencies including that all requirements of the Township Zoning By-law, financial or otherwise, to the satisfaction of the Secretary-Treasurer prior to issuance of a certificate of consent including payment of any outstanding taxes, fees and other charges, if any.
Moved by Member Dobreen, seconded by Member Singh Soares
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PL2026-004 for Minor Variance File A15-25 for 311303 Highway 6 be received for information; and That Committee approve Minor Variance A15-25 to reduce the required setback of 32 metres under Section 5.16(d) from the centre line of Highway 6 where the existing retaining wall has a setback of 23 metres to the west end and 26 metres from the east end of the centre line and meet all other setbacks in the C4 Zone, parking requirements, and other provisions of the Township Zoning By-law are met; That conditions of any permit obtained from the Ministry of Transportation Ontario are met; and That an Amendment to the existing Site Plan Agreement is required; and That the applicant enter into a letter of indemnification with the Township relating to the retaining wall.
Moved by Member Dobreen, seconded by Member John
Carried
Be it resolved that the Committee adjourn the meeting at 9:43am.
Moved by Member Singh Soares, seconded by Member John
Carried

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