The Southgate Record

Committee of Adjustment

August 27, 2025

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 (6 motions)

6 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 Dobreen, seconded by Member Ferguson
Carried
Be it resolved that the Committee approve the minutes from the July 23, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting as presented.
Moved by Member John, seconded by Member Dobreen
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PL2025-067 regarding Minor Variance File A9-25 for 246124 Southgate Road 24 be received for information; and That Committee approve Minor Variance A9-25 to reduce the front yard setback from the northern lot line along Southgate Road 24 to ±17 metres where current zoning permits a minimum front yard of 20 metres; and That the remaining provisions of the Agricultural-1 Zone, other applicable sections of the Zoning By-law are met, and a building permit obtained.
Moved by Member Dobreen, seconded by Member Milne
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PL2025-068 regarding Minor Variance File A11-25 for 752380 Ida Street be received for information; and That Committee approve Minor Variance A11-25 to reduce side yard to ±0.56 metres from the southwest lot line, ±3.3 metres from the southeastern lot line and ±3.3 metres setback to the southwest rear lot line, where current zoning permits a minimum side yard and rear yard setback of 15 metres; and That remaining provisions of the Agricultural-1 Zone and other applicable sections of the Zoning By-law are met, and that lands zoned Environmental Protection not be adversely impacted to the satisfaction of the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority and Grey County Ecology and that any material inside the EP zone boundary on adjacent property be removed.
Moved by Member Milne, seconded by Member John
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PL2025-069 Drost Cattle Inc. (Tom Drost), 611808 Southgate Sideroad 61 be received for information; and That Committee approve consent File B7-25 subject to the following conditions; That a rezoning be in full force and effect prohibiting future residential use of the retained lot, frontage and area and any other deficiencies in the Agricultural-1 Zone for the severed retained lots; and That a reference plan of survey be provided to the satisfaction of the Secretary-Treasurer; and That a road widening and an entrance permit be provided to the satisfaction of the Township Public Works Department; and That standard conditions apply as recommended by agencies including that all requirements of the Township, 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 Ferguson, seconded by Member Dobreen
Carried
Be it resolved that the Committee adjourn the meeting at 9:48am.
Moved by Member Dobreen, seconded by Member Singh Soares
Carried

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