The Marmora and Lake Record

Committee of Adjustment

March 17, 2026

Who was there

Present (5): Eric Daoust, Ron Derry, Jane Lakatos, Jan O'Neill, Mike Stevens

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 (4 motions)

4 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the Agenda for the Municipality of Marmora and Lake Committee of Adjustment meeting for Tuesday, March 17, 2026, be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Eric Daoust, seconded by Councillor Jane Lakatos
Carried
Page 1 of 3 Committee of Adjustment March 17, 2026 THAT the foregoing minutes of the Municipality of Marmora and Lake Committee of Adjustment meeting held Tuesday, January 20, 2026, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Ron Derry, seconded by Deputy Mayor Mike Stevens
Carried
THAT the Minor Variance Application D13-01-2026, for lands located at 388 Glen Allen Road, Marmora and Lake, legally described as CON 2 S PT LOT 13, to permit an accessory storage building with a height of 7.8 metres (25.75 ft) whereas a maximum height of 4.5 metres (14.8 ft) is allowed, BE APPROVED; AND FURTHER THAT the Committee of Adjustment is satisfied that the application meets the four tests of minor variance. The difference between the proposed and permitted height of the accessory building can be considered to have a minor impact on surrounding land users, as lands immediately adjacent to the subject lands are within the same ownership. It should be noted that the proposed accessory structure will exceed the minimum exterior yard setback of 8 metres, as it is proposed to be 12 metres from the property line adjacent to Cook Road. The accessory structure may be considered a desirable use of the property, as the development of this accessory structure relates to the commercial use established on the property. Although the proposed accessory structure will be taller than permitted by the zoning bylaw, it appears that it will have a limited impact on neighbouring property owners due to the large size of Page 2 of 3 Committee of Adjustment March 17, 2026 the property. The subject lands are within the Rural and Waterfront designation of the Hastings County Official Plan. This designation permits “commercial and tourism development which relates to the rural economy,” the us
Moved by Councillor Eric Daoust, seconded by Councillor Jane Lakatos
Carried
THAT this meeting is adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Ron Derry, seconded by Deputy Mayor Mike Stevens
Carried

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