Oakville Committee of Adjustment Meeting

The Oakville Committee of Adjustment approved variances for a backyard cabana at 604 Maplehurst Drive and authorized church-related use at 109 Sibella Drive. It deferred an application for 2072 Salvatore Boulevard and denied a seven-variance proposal to replace a dwelling at 82 First Street.

The First Street application drew objections over the proposed home's size, setbacks, privacy, sunlight and potential effects on mature cedar trees. Committee member Mr. Towski said the proposal was "too incompatible by the cumulative result of the numbers." The chair denied the application after finding that it failed the four statutory tests.

The chair also explained that Bill 23 has removed third-party appeal rights for residents in Committee of Adjustment matters.

Topics Discussed

1. 604 Maplehurst Drive: Backyard Cabana Approved

The committee unanimously approved Application 105 of 2026 for a 14-by-10-foot backyard cabana at 604 Maplehurst Drive.

The proposal required variances for a 3.1-metre height, above the 2.5-metre limit, and total lot coverage of 36.72%, compared with the 30% limit. The approval is subject to revised plans dated Sept. 28–29, 2026. A building permit must be issued within two years or the approval will expire.

2. 109 Sibella Drive: Church-Related Use Approved

The committee unanimously approved a Section 45(2) application allowing the residential building at 109 Sibella Drive to be used in connection with the adjacent Orthodox Church of St. Peter and St. Paul.

The proposed activities include religious education, clergy meetings, study groups and youth activities. Development consultant David Nelson described the application as permission for "uses within the dwelling," including activities similar to those already taking place on the property designated for community use and worship.

Nelson said, "We do not anticipate any adverse impacts to the community." Town staff told the committee that the building's size would limit the use to small gatherings and meetings.

The approval will expire in two years if a valid zoning certificate has not been obtained.

3. 82 First Street: Seven-Variance Redevelopment Denied

The committee denied an application to demolish a non-contributing dwelling in the First and Second Street Heritage Conservation District and replace it with a two-storey home.

The proposal sought seven variances, including relief for building height, setbacks, lot coverage and floor area ratio. The proposed height was 9.88 metres, compared with the nine-metre standard. The plan also included a north side-yard setback as narrow as 1.66 metres and a floor area ratio of 46%, above the 35% limit cited during the hearing.

Eight letters of objection were submitted, including one from the Lakeside Residents Association, and four residents spoke against the application. Their concerns included the proposed home's size and massing, reduced sunlight and privacy, the sloped lot, and potential damage to mature cedar trees and hedges.

Resident Jerry Denome said the seven requested variances "are certainly not minor," particularly because the property is in a heritage area. Lindsay Sparks identified the reduced north side-yard setback, increased building height and potential effects on mature cedar trees as three main concerns.

Mr. Towski said, "I'm aligned with the evidence of staff and the neighbors on this application," adding that the dwelling was "too incompatible by the cumulative result of the numbers." He said the proposal did not meet the intent of the official plan or several zoning provisions.

The committee also questioned why an arborist report had not been submitted for review, given concerns about proposed tree-protection zones.

The chair's motion stated that the application was denied "having failed the four tests." The motion passed without opposition.

4. 2072 Salvatore Boulevard: Hearing Deferred

Application 134 of 2026 for 2072 Salvatore Boulevard was deferred to a future meeting after resident Alisa Syler submitted a letter of objection.

The chair said notices would be reissued when the hearing is rescheduled and that objectors would be able to address the committee at that time.

5. Public Appeals Under Bill 23

The chair reminded attendees that the More Homes Built Faster Act (Bill 23) removed appeal rights for members of the public in Committee of Adjustment matters.

The meeting materials stated that, if no eligible appeal is received within the prescribed period, the committee's decision becomes final and binding. Appeals remain available to applicants, designated persons and public bodies.

Motions

• 604 Maplehurst Drive — Application 105 of 2026: Approved unanimously, subject to revised plans and issuance of a building permit within two years.
• 109 Sibella Drive — Section 45(2) church-related use application: Approved unanimously; approval expires after two years if a valid zoning certificate is not obtained.
• 2072 Salvatore Boulevard — Application 134 of 2026: Deferred to a future meeting; notices are to be reissued.
• 82 First Street — Seven-variance residential redevelopment application: Denied for failing the four statutory tests.
• Previous meeting minutes: Minutes from Oct. 28 were approved.
• Meeting adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m.

Attendees

The provided material does not include a complete attendance list. Named committee members present or participating were:

• Miss Price
• Mr. Dicki
• Mr. Towski
• Mr. Hardcastle

The chair presided over the meeting, but their name was not provided.