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Development Variance Permit No. 2025-01
First seen: June 3, 2025
Last seen: June 17, 2025
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June 17, 2025Council
Full RecordingDevelopment Variance Permit 2025-01 - 21 Tovey Crescent
Council approved a minor lot size variance (5m²) to allow a resident to operate a Bed and Breakfast at 21 Tovey Crescent.
"Staff noted the variance was minor (5m²) and the property complied with all other requirements, including parking. Council discussed whether lot size should be a relevant criterion for B&Bs compared to house size/bedrooms (which is not common in other municipalities). The applicant addressed Council and confirmed familiarity with B&B operations. Concerns raised in public correspondence regarding parking and monitoring were acknowledged."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT Development Variance Permit No. 2025-01 for 21 Tovey Cresent be issued subject to the proposed development meeting all of the Town's Zoning Bylaw requirements, except for the following variance: 1. decrease the minimum lot size of a Level 3 Home Occupation from 1,000m² to 995m² to permit a Bed and Breakfast."
Moved by: Gery Lemon
Seconded by: Ron Mattson
Don Brown
John Rogers
Damian Kowalewich
Gery Lemon
Ron Mattson
Sid Tobias
Alison MacKenzie
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the email dated June 4, 2025 from K. Foster, Re: Development Variance Permit 2025-01 - 21 Tovey Crescent be received."
Moved by: John Rogers
Seconded by: Don Brown
Don Brown
John Rogers
Damian Kowalewich
Gery Lemon
Ron Mattson
Sid Tobias
Alison MacKenzie
June 17, 2025Council
Full RecordingEmail dated June 4, 2025 from K. Foster, Re; Development Variance Permit 2025-01 - 21 Tovey Crescent
"The Council formally addressed the correspondence regarding Development Variance Permit 2025-01 for 21 Tovey Crescent. The item was immediately moved and seconded by Councilor Brown. As no members were opposed, the motion to accept the correspondence carried without any substantive discussion or debate among the Council members."
June 3, 2025Council
Full RecordingDevelopment Variance Permit No. 2025-01 - 21 Tovey Crescent
Council authorized the notification process for a slight zoning variance needed to permit a new Bed and Breakfast operation.
"The Community Planner summarized the proposal, noting the variance was only 5m² and supported by neighbors. Council questioned if the variance would set a blanket precedent (staff confirmed it was case-by-case) and why lot size, rather than house size, dictated B&B requirements (staff clarified zoning bylaws regulate lot size, and internal area limits apply to the B&B operation)."
Staff DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT NO. 2025-01 – 21 TOVEY CRESCENTAppendAttachment 1: Applicant’s Letter to Mayor and CouncilAppendAttachment 2: Letters of Support from Neighbours (Laine Majadillas)AppendLetter of Support from Neighbours (Marge Windle)AppendAttachment 3: SCHEDULE A – ZONING TEXTAppendAttachment 4: Development Variance Permit Application Adjacent Property Impact ReviewAppendAttachment 5: Plan of SubdivisionPresenPresentation: Development Variance Permit 2025-01 21 Tovey Cres
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT staff proceed with the public notification process for Development Variance Permit No. 2025-01 for 21 Tovey Crescent, subject to: a. Proposed development meeting all of the Town's Zoning Bylaw requirements, except for the following variance: i. Decrease the minimum lot size of a Level 3 Home Occupation from 1,000m2 to 995m2 to permit a Bed and Breakfast."
Moved by: Don Brown
Seconded by: Gery Lemon
Gery Lemon
Alison MacKenzie
Sid Tobias
Ron Mattson
Don Brown
John Rogers
Damian Kowalewich