Application For Severance
Application No.: A21-2024
Applicant/Agent: Nathan and Ashley Forsythe
Subject Lands: 21510 Adelaide Road, Delaware
Purpose and Effect
An application for minor variance has been submitted by the Applicants and will be heard before the Strathroy-Caradoc Committee of Adjustment. The purpose of the application is to seek relief from the following sections of the Strathroy-Caradoc Zoning By-law:
1. Section 4.2(6)(a) to permit an accessory building in the front yard, whereas accessory structures are limited to locating in the side or rear yard only.
2. Section 4.2(2) to permit a cumulative floor area of all accessory structures of 142.4 m² (1,533 ft²), whereas 85.5 m² (920 ft²), is permitted given the size of the existing dwelling.
3. Section 4.2(5) to permit an accessory building height of 5.5 m (18 ft), whereas a maximum of 4.5 m (14.76 ft) is permitted for residential accessory structures.
The variances will facilitate the construction of a 106.2 m² (1,143 ft²) detached garage in the front yard. The subject lands are within the Rural Residential designation of the Strathroy-Caradoc Official Plan, and within the site-specific Rural Residential (R5-1) Zone of the Zoning By-law. The property is located on the north side of Adelaide Road (County Road 81), east of Highway 402. The land may be legally described as Part of Lot 23, Range 1N (Caradoc), Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc. See attached map.
Public Meeting - September 5, 2024 @ 5:30 p.m.
Hybrid Public Hearing (ZOOM and In-Person)
2nd Floor Council Chamber, 52 Frank Street
How to Participate in the Public Meeting:
1. Submit written comments to Eva Baker, Acting Secretary-Treasurer at ebaker@strathroy-caradoc.ca or by mail to: 52 Frank Street Strathroy, Ontario N7G 2R4. Please note communications are part of the public record that will be provided to council and made available to the general public, pursuant to the Planning Act and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection and Privacy Act
2. Speak to Committee by attending the meeting in person OR through ZOOM video or phone. Pre-registration is required by emailing planning@strathroy-caradoc.ca or by calling 519-245-1070 ext. 210. Leave your name, phone number, method you wish to participate in the meeting, as well as the application file number or address of the property you are calling about. Staff will return your call and provide participation details.
3. View the meeting online at www.strathroy-caradoc.ca/meetings. The livestream will begin at 5:30 p.m. No pre-registration is required.
The applicant, the Minister or a specified person or public body that has an interest in the matter may within 20 days of the making of the decision appeal to the Tribunal against the decision of the committee by filing with the secretary-treasurer of the committee a notice of appeal. If a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the Strathroy-Caradoc Committee of Adjustment does not make a written submission to the Committee before it gives or refuses to give provisional consent, the Ontario Land Tribunal may dismiss the appeal. If you wish to be notified of the decision of Strathroy-Caradoc Committee of Adjustment, you must make a written request to by mail or email to Eva Baker, Acting Secretary-Treasurer (see above). For additional information regarding this application, please contact Erin Besch, Planner at 519-930-1010.
The applicant, or any authorized person, appointed in writing and acting on behalf of the applicant, must attend this Hearing. If you are aware of any persons affected by this application who have not received a copy of this notice, it would be appreciated if you would so advise them.
Pursuant to Section 1.0.1 of the Planning Act and in accordance with Section 32(e) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, it is the policy of the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc to make all planning applications and supporting material, including signed written submissions regarding the application and received by the Acting Secretary-Treasurer prior to the Hearing, available to the public.
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