Committee of Adjustment

Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit the construction of a 2.5-storey mixed-use building containing four (4) residential units and ground-floor retail space, and to facilitate the associated Site Development Application (File DA.26.018).

The applicant is seeking permission under Section 45(2) of the Planning Act to expand the existing Independent Living Facility, which is recognized as a legal non-conforming use. The proposed expansion consists of a new two-storey women's shelter that will provide temporary accommodation and support services.

In addition, relief from Zoning By-law 001-2021 is being requested to permit a reduction in the required parking to support the proposed shelter expansion.

Relief from the Zoning By-law is being sought to facilitate the development of Phase 2 (Building B) of the approved V!VA Thornhill Woods Retirement Community, in connection with Site Development Application DA.19.066 and related Consent Application B020/26, by
permitting modifications to the dwelling unit configuration and parking standards for the proposed 15-storey apartment building.

Note: The Subject Lands are deemed to be one lot for zoning purposes in accordance with Exception 9(1328) and will continue to function as an integrated development with shared access, servicing and parking facilities.

Minor Variance application A094/26 was adjourned at the request of applicant to the October 8, 2026, Committee of Adjustment hearing to permit further time to discuss and/or amend the proposed application.

Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit the replacement of an existing brick retaining wall with a 1.8 m high privacy fence along the west property line and the addition of five (5) parking spaces within the existing townhouse development.

Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit an existing outdoor swimming pool and hot tub, together with associated pool equipment, air conditioning/heat pump equipment, and a cabana.

To sever a parcel of land for residential purposes approximately 2,738 square metres, together with reciprocal easements for servicing, pedestrian and vehicular access, parking, and the shared above-grade and below-grade connections between the retained and severed parcels, to facilitate the development of a 15-storey senior's condominium apartment building with retail at grade forming part of the approved V!VA Thornhill Woods Retirement Community and related Site Development Application DA.19.066. The retained parcel of land is approximately 5,903.1 square metres.

The severed lands consist of Parts 6 and 7 on the draft Strata Reference Plan submitted with the application. 

The retained lands consist of Parts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 on the draft Strata Reference Plan submitted with the application. 

Easement Descriptions

An easement for servicing over the retained lands (servient land) in favour of the severed lands (dominant land) is shown as Part 2 on the draft Strata Reference Plan submitted with the application. 

An easement for servicing, pedestrian access and vehicular access over the retained lands (servient land) in favour of the severed lands (dominant land) is shown as Part 4 on the draft Strata Reference Plan submitted with the application. 

An easement for servicing, pedestrian and vehicular access, including the shared above-grade and below-grade connections, parking ramp and parking areas, over the retained lands (servient land) in favour of the severed lands (dominant land) is shown as Part 5 on the draft Strata Reference Plan submitted with the application.

An easement for pedestrian and vehicular access and parking over the severed lands (servient land) in favour of the retained lands (dominant land) is shown as Part 7 on the draft Strata Reference Plan submitted with the application.

Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit reduced parking requirements to facilitate an additional residential unit in the basement.

Relief from the Zoning By-law is requested to permit temporary sales offices on the subject lands.

Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit an existing pool house (cabana) in the rear yard.