Committee of Adjustment

THAT the Agenda for the Municipality of Marmora and Lake Committee of Adjustment meeting for Tuesday, January 20, 2026, be approved as presented.

Page 1 of 3 Committee of Adjustment January 20, 2026 That the foregoing minutes of the Municipality of Marmora and Lake Committee of Adjustment meeting held Tuesday, December 2, 2025, be approved.

THAT the Minor Variance Application D13-08-2025, for lands located at 22 O'Brien Street, Marmora and Lake, legally described as Plan 727 S Part Lot 15, Marmora, to permit a reduced front yard setback of 8.9 metres, and a reduced side yard setback of 2.95 metres, BE APPROVED; AND THAT the Committee of Adjustment is satisfied that the application meets the four tests of minor variance. The requested reliefs are minor in nature as the proposed reduced setbacks are relatively small compared to the required setbacks. The proposed minor variances are desirable as the construction of the porch/deck will allow the residents access to the entrances of the dwelling and create more livable space. The property is designated as Hamlet in the County of Hastings Official Plan, which permits residential development. The Official Plan does not contain specific provisions related to front or interior yard setbacks and the intent can be considered met by this application. The zoning bylaw may be interpreted to intend to prevent encroachment into the public realm as it relates to the front yard setback and to allow for adequate Page 2 of 3 Committee of Adjustment January 20, 2026 stormwater drainage for the side yard setback. It appears that the surrounding neighbourhood contains several dwellings with porches in the same location as the porch for the subject lands, meaning the application will maintain neighbourhood character and the public realm will be unchanged. The proposed reduced interior

THAT this meeting is adjourned at 5:39 p.m.