Notice of Application and Public Meeting: A8-2025

Application For Minor Variance

Application No.: A8-2025

Applicant/Owner: Derek Bezaire for Wellington Builders c/o Mike Rizzo

Address: 24 Front St E, Strathroy

Purpose and Effect

To seek relief from Section 4.6(1) (b) of the Strathroy-Caradoc Zoning By-law to permit a dwelling unit on the main floor, whereas dwelling units within non-residential buildings are not to be located in a basement, cellar or first storey. The applicant is also seeking relief from Section 10.4(3) (a) to permit a dwelling unit on the main floor whereas the Zoning By-law says that it shall be located on a floor above the commercial use. The applicant is also seeking relief from Section 4.6(3) (b) to permit a dwelling unit minimum floor area of 15.8 m² (170 ft²), whereas the Zoning By-law requires the minimum floor area of a dwelling unit be 40 m² (430.5 ft²). The application will facilitate the renovation of a portion of the building from vacant commercial use to a residential unit.

If you have comments on this application, please provide them by April 22^nd, 2025 to planning@strathroy-caradoc.ca  and asoldo@middlesex.ca. 

If you have any questions about this application please contact Alyssa Soldo at asoldo@middlesex.ca or by calling 519-930-1004.

Public Meeting - May 1, 2025 @ 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 Jake DeRidder, Acting Secretary-Treasurer at jderidder@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 the 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 5:30pm. 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 Jake DeRidder, Acting Secretary-Treasurer (see above). For additional information regarding this application, please contact Alyssa Soldo, Planner at 519-930-104.

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.

Location Map:

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