The Southgate Record

Committee of Adjustment

July 22, 2026

Who was there

Present (5): Barbara Dobreen, Joan John, Brian Milne, Jason Rice, Monica Singh Soares

Absent (2): Jim Ferguson, Martin Shipston

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 confirm the agenda as presented.
Moved by Member Milne, seconded by Member Dobreen
Carried
Be it resolved that the Committee approve the minutes from the June 24, 2026 Committee of Adjustment meeting as presented.
Moved by Member Milne, seconded by Member Dobreen
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PL2026-044 for Raylene Martell, 175 and 185 Gold Street be received for information; and That Committee approve consent File B11-25 subject to the following conditions: 1. This decision applies only to the ‘Proposed Severance’ as indicated on Attachment 1 attached to the staff report and forming part of this decision. The severed lot shall substantially conform with Attachment 1. 2. That Section 50(3) of the Planning Act apply to any subsequent conveyances of the severed lot with the certificate of consent being issued in the form set out in Ontario Regulation 197/96 Subsection 9(2) upon all conditions of consent being met. 3. A Reference Plan (survey that is registered) be completed and a digital and/or hard copy be filed with the Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment, or an exemption from the Reference Plan be received from the Registrar. A draft copy of the reference plan shall be provided to the Secretary Treasurer for review and approval prior to registration of the survey. 4. Pursuant to Section 53(42) of the Planning Act, the ‘Certificate of Consent’ be affixed to the deed within two years of the giving of the Notice of Decision. (Note: Section 53(43) of the Planning Act requires that the transaction approved by this consent must be
Moved by Member Dobreen, seconded by Member Milne
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PL2026-045 for Joseph and Salome Martin, 026453 Highway 89 be received for information; and That Committee approve Consent File B4-26 subject to the following conditions: 1. This decision applies only to the ‘Proposed Severance’ as indicated on Attachment 1 attached to the staff report and forming part of this decision. The severed lot shall substantially conform with Attachment 1. 2. A Reference Plan (survey that is registered) be completed and a digital and/or hard copy be filed with the Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment, or an exemption from the Reference Plan be received from the Registrar. A draft copy of the reference plan shall be provided to the Secretary Treasurer for review and approval prior to registration of the survey. 3. Pursuant to Section 53(42) of the Planning Act, the ‘Certificate of Consent’ be affixed to the deed within two years of the giving of the Notice of Decision. (Note: Section 53(43) of the Planning Act requires that the transaction approved by this consent must be
Moved by Member Milne, seconded by Member Rice
Carried
Be it resolved that the Committee of Adjustment refuse Minor Variance application A3-26 for Stephen and Veronica Martin based on the following reason: 1. Setback variance being requested is not considered to be minor in nature
Moved by Member Milne, seconded by Member Dobreen
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PL2026-042 regarding Minor Variance File A6-26 for 225701 Southgate Road 22 be received for information; and That Committee approve Minor Variance A6-26 to permit a single detached dwelling to be built with a ±3 metre west side yard on an existing parcel with ±26 metres frontage on Southgate Road 22 and ±0.3 hectares lot area; That any permits from the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority be obtained, if required; That the entrance be upgraded to the satisfaction of the Township Public Works Department; and That all remaining provisions of the Residential Type 6 (R6) Zone and any other applicable sections of the Zoning By-law be met.
Moved by Member Singh Soares, seconded by Member Milne
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PL2026-043 regarding Minor Variance File A7-26 for 263071 Wilder Lake Road be received for information; That Committee approve Minor Variance A7-26 to allow construction of a ±223 square metre detached accessory building in the front yard of the lot containing an existing residence. Section 5.1(b) of the Township Zoning By-law prohibits accessory buildings in any existing front yard; and That the remaining provisions in the Restricted Agricultural (A2) Zone and other applicable sections of the Zoning By- law are met. 6. Adjournment Moved By Member Dobreen Seconded By Member Singh Soares Be it resolved that the Committee adjourn the meeting at 10:41 AM
Moved by Member Dobreen, seconded by Member Singh Soares
Carried

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