Committee of Adjustment - December 11, 2025

City Council Meeting Summary

• The meeting saw the committee ratify the previous minutes and move forward with an application at 126 Auburn Avenue (File #825198) after addressing a potential survey line issue. Public input was limited to written comments from Wanda Summerfield, and Nick was excused due to family obligations. The key decision was to approve the 126 Auburn Avenue application, with staff processing and land registry steps to follow.

• Present at the meeting were Dale (Chair), Robert, Donna, and Mel. Nick was absent due to family illness.

Five Most Important Topics

1) Roll Call and Conflict of Interest Declaration - The chair conducted a roll call; Nick was excused due to family obligations. No conflicts of interest were declared. This established the meeting’s eligibility to proceed.

2) Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes - The minutes from the prior meeting were ratified without opposition. Donna moved the motion, and it was carried unanimously. This approved the official record of the prior proceedings.

3) Application for 126 Auburn Avenue (File #825198) - The committee reviewed a request related to lot size and configuration due to the discovery of an abandoned laneway from 1912, reducing the lot from 279 to 264.7 square meters. A concern was raised about a line on the legal survey that might be a hydro easement; D. Taylor clarified, "I can't speak confidently as to what that line is right here, but the surveyor has not brought that to our attention." The issue was not flagged during land development or by city staff. - Public impact: Wanda Summerfield submitted written comments but did not attend; no other public speakers.

4) Public Input on the Application - Members of the public were invited to speak, but no one chose to provide input at the meeting. The opportunity for public input was acknowledged, but it did not materialize during this session.

5) Motion to Approve the Application - After discussion and clarifications about the survey line and lot size, a motion to approve was made: "We dealt with it before, and that's been passed. I'll make a motion to approve the application." The motion signaled confidence in approving the application and advancing to the next procedural steps.

Opportunities for Public Input

• Members of the public were invited to speak on the 126 Auburn Avenue application; Wanda Summerfield submitted written comments but did not attend. No other residents spoke during the meeting.

File Numbers / Bylaws Discussed

• File #825198 (Application for 126 Auburn Avenue)
• No specific bylaw numbers were cited in this portion of the meeting.

Motions and Outcomes

1) Motion to Ratify the Minutes of the Last Meeting - Outcome: Passed unanimously. - Follow-Up Actions: None specified.

2) Motion to Approve Application for 126 Auburn Avenue (File #825198) - Outcome: Passed (motion made by an unnamed committee member). - Follow-Up Actions: The application will proceed with city staff processing and registration of plans with the land registry.

Next Steps and Follow-Ups

• The 126 Auburn Avenue application will move forward through city staff processes and land registry registration.
• Public input opportunities exist for future meetings; residents can submit comments in writing or participate in upcoming hearings as scheduled.

List of Councillors Present

• Dale (Chair)
• Robert
• Donna
• Mel
• Nick (absent due to family illness)