Lakeshore, ON

Drainage Board

The Lakeshore Drainage Board is meeting to handle routine business: approving previous minutes, considering reports under the Drainage Act, and reviewing an engineer's report on the East Belle River Road Drain Enclosure Improvements. The board will also sit as a Court of Revision regarding that report.

• Approval of July 27, 2026 meeting minutes
• Consideration of reports under the Drainage Act
• Court of Revision: East Belle River Road Drain Enclosure Improvements engineer's report by N.J. Peralta Engineering (dated July 14, 2026)

Regular Council Meeting - Planning Act

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Regular Council Meeting

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Regular Council Meeting

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Regular Council Meeting

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Committee of Adjustment

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Drainage Board

The Lakeshore Drainage Board will vote to approve the June 29, 2026 meeting minutes. It will also consider reports filed under the Drainage Act and review two Court of Revision reports: Gov Drain 3 and McKenzie Drain. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Approve June 29, 2026 meeting minutes
• Consider reports under the Drainage Act
• Review Court of Revision report – Gov Drain 3 – Peralta.pdf
• Review Court of Revision report – McKenzie Drain – Peralta.pdf
• Adjourn the meeting

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Drainage Board

The Drainage Board will review two engineering reports on bridges over Government Drain No. 3 and the McKenzie Drain. The board may also hold a Court of Revision to address drainage assessments. Approval of previous meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Approval of June 8, 2026 meeting minutes
• Consideration of report on Bridge Over Government Drain No. 3 (N.J. Peralta Engineering)
• Consideration of report on Bridge Over McKenzie Drain (N.J. Peralta Engineering)
• Court of Revision for drainage assessments

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote on several items including a $156,710.91 tender for Notre Dame Street traffic improvements, awarding a $103,998.72 streetlight mapping contract, and a $350,359.68 drain improvement project. They will also consider deeming two lots on Elmgrove Drive as no longer part of a plan, approving subdivision agreements for Cooper Mills Phase 2 and Forest Hill Phase 5A, and a proposal to waive development charges for a South Woodslee development.

• Award $156,710.91 tender for Notre Dame Street traffic improvements to Field Electrical Contractors Inc.
• Award $103,998.72 tender for streetlight infrastructure mapping to Field Electrical Contractors Inc.
• Award $350,359.68 tender for Chauvin-Blanchette and Kennedy Drain improvements to Major Construction Ltd.
• Approve subdivision agreements for Cooper Mills Phase 2 and Forest Hill Phase 5A.
• Consider waiving development charges for new housing at 0 County Road 27.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public meetings and vote on two minor variance applications under the Planning Act. One application seeks relief from parking setback and landscaping requirements for a commercial development at 1287-1297 County Road 22. The other requests approval for a second driveway access at 2331 Lakeshore Road 223.

• Minor Variance A-14-2026 for commercial development at 1287-1297 County Road 22: seeks 0.0m parking setback and 19% landscaped open space ratio
• Minor Variance A-15-2026 for 2331 Lakeshore Road 223: requests two driveway accesses with conditions
• Approval of May 20, 2026 meeting minutes

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote on several major contracts, including a $4.05M professional services agreement for the Stoney Point wastewater plant and a $2.95M road surface treatment program. A notice of motion proposes a temporary freeze on sanitary servicing fees in non-serviced areas to encourage housing development.

• Award $4,050,048 to Stantec for Stoney Point WWTP Phase 1 design
• Award $1,182,749 road tender to Shepley Road Maintenance; authorize up to $2,953,972 for balance
• Approve West Beach shuttle bus pilot project with $22,000 funding deficit
• Mayor Bailey motion: temporary freeze on sanitary servicing Development Charges in non-serviced areas
• Closed session to discuss land acquisition on Caserta Street

Drainage Board

The Lakeshore Drainage Board will meet to review a report from the Drainage Superintendent regarding the Burgess Drain. The board will also approve minutes from the April 13, 2026 meeting.

• Partial abandonment of the Burgess Drain

Regular Council Meeting

This meeting includes decisions on the Stoney Point Library location and additional funding, a deeming by-law for properties at 17400 and 17404 Melody Drive, and designation of Lakeshore Ribfest as a municipally significant event. Council will also review the 2026 first-quarter operating budget variance and a new Buy Ontario Act procurement directive.

• Deeming by-law DEEM-07-2026 for 17400/17404 Melody Drive
• Designation of Lakeshore Ribfest as municipally significant (July 24-26, 2026 at 25 Amy Croft Drive)
• Stoney Point Library location approval and unspecified additional funding
• 2026 1st Quarter Operating Budget Variance report
• Buy Ontario Act (Public Sector Procurement) Directive adoption

Council approved the Stoney Point Library placement as Option 2b (horizontal parallel to the street) and authorized an additional $380,000 plus HST. They also directed administration to include a brick and mortar library and community hub on the former Stoney Point Tavern site in a future budget. Other decisions included deeming lots on Melody Drive as no longer part of a subdivision and designating the Lakeshore Ribfest as a municipally significant event.

• Approved $380,000 additional funding for Stoney Point Library (unanimous)
• Directed inclusion of brick and mortar library on former tavern site in future budget (unanimous)
• Deemed lots at 17400 and 17404 Melody Drive no longer part of subdivision (unanimous)
• Designated Lakeshore Ribfest as municipally significant event (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 5 and May 12, 2026 meetings (unanimous)
• Received consent agenda including budget variance and procurement directive (unanimous)
• Directed letter to Ministry about cost burden of Buy Ontario Act (unanimous)
• Passed by-laws 31-2026 and 33-2026 (unanimous)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding public hearings on seven minor variance applications and two consent applications. They will consider zoning relief for commercial developments, accessory buildings, and lot severances. Key items include variances for a commercial project at 1650 Manning Road and a temporary additional residential unit at 16525 Tecumseh Road.

• Minor variance at 1650 Manning Road for reduced setbacks for a commercial development
• Minor variance at 16525 Tecumseh Road to keep existing dwelling as an additional unit during new home construction
• Consent application at 21700 Tecumseh Road to sever a surplus farm residence lot
• Minor variance at 2803 County Road 27 for a large accessory building with an additional residential unit
• Minor variance at 1742 County Road 27 for a 71.4 m² accessory building requiring archaeological assessment

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will hold a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters and labour relations related to the job evaluation process. The meeting also includes routine approval of previous minutes and correspondence, followed by presentations, unfinished business, and new business.

• Closed session under s.239(2)(b) and (d) for job evaluation discussion
• Approval of May 11, 2026 meeting minutes
• Presentations by Administration
• Unfinished business and new business items

Regular Council Meeting

Council will decide on major wastewater infrastructure funding, including $69.8 million for the Common Sewage Treatment Facility and $7.41 million for the Belle River Sanitary Sewer Expansion. They will also consider a resolution endorsing Finlay's Law, which calls for provincial legislation to set maximum ER wait times for children and improve pediatric emergency care.

• Commit $69,806,600 for Common Sewage Treatment Facility via annual budgets from 2027
• Approve $7,410,000 for Belle River Sanitary Sewer Expansion (Wastewater Conveyance Group 3) from 2030
• Direct CFO to report on using $7,436,162 HAF2 infrastructure funding by March 2029
• Approve four new positions (2 full-time, 2 contract) for 2026 and future budgets
• Debate Finlay's Law resolution: set max ER wait times for children, require safe staffing ratios, and mandate independent reviews of pediatric ER deaths

Council endorsed the Common Sewage Treatment Facility project with a funding commitment of $69,806,600 through annual budgets starting in 2027. They also approved $7.4 million for the Belle River Sanitary Sewer Expansion and directed the CFO to secure $74.5 million in debentures. Four additional staff positions were approved.

• Endorsed Common Sewage Treatment Facility project (unanimous)
• Approved $69,806,600 funding commitment for sewage facility (unanimous)
• Approved $7,410,000 for Belle River Sanitary Sewer Expansion (unanimous)
• Directed CFO to secure $74,497,000 in debentures (unanimous)
• Approved 4 new positions (2 full-time, 2 contract) (unanimous)
• Approved By-law 95-2024 for Hostine Drain East Branch (unanimous)
• Approved By-law 21-2026 for William Strong Drain East Branch (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution calling for Finlay's Law on pediatric ER wait times (unanimous)

Executive Committee

This Executive Committee meeting is largely procedural, with a closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual and labour relations or employee negotiations, including recruitment, restructuring, and job evaluation. Open session items include approval of previous minutes and consent agenda. No major public decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

• Closed session under Municipal Act for personal matters and labour relations
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 4, 2025

Regular Council Meeting - Planning Act

The Council will hold a public meeting to discuss a Zoning By-law Amendment for a property on Lakeshore Road. The proposal involves changing the land designation from general Agriculture to specific Agriculture Zone Exceptions.

• Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-04-2026 for 4825 Lakeshore Road 303
• Rezoning of 'Remnant Farmland Parcel' to Agriculture Zone Exception 1 (A-1)
• Rezoning of 'Severed Lot' to Agriculture Zone Exception 122 (A-122)
• Closed session regarding Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal of Site Plan Control Application SPC-08-2025

Council held a public meeting and approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-04-2026, rezoning two parcels at 4825 Lakeshore Road from 'Agriculture (A)' to 'Agriculture Zone Exception 1 (A-1)' and 'Agriculture Zone Exception 122 (A-122)'. The amendment was carried unanimously and the corresponding by-law (28-2026) was passed.

• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-04-2026, rezoning two parcels at 4825 Lakeshore Road to Agriculture Exception zones (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Council is deciding on updates to water and wastewater rates for 2026, along with a 10-year Water Financial Plan. It will also consider reducing volunteer firefighters and adding two full-time firefighters, and approving $150,000 for legal support on a sewer expansion project. A closed session is held to discuss IBEW collective bargaining.

• Approve updated water/wastewater rates and 2026-2035 Water Financial Plan
• Reduce volunteer firefighters from 100 to 90 and hire 2 full-time firefighters
• $150,000 budget for legal support on County Road 22 sanitary sewer expansion
• Establish Joint Election Compliance Audit Committee with six municipalities
• Councillor Kerr motions to amend parking by-law and update by-law on highway protection

Council approved reducing the volunteer firefighter complement from 100 to 90 and converting those positions into two full-time firefighters to be hired in Q4 2026. They also approved an update to water and wastewater rates and the 2026-2035 Water Financial Plan, and authorized $150,000 for external legal support on a sanitary sewer expansion project. A joint election compliance audit committee with neighboring towns was established.

• Reduced volunteer firefighters from 100 to 90, created two full-time positions (unanimous)
• Approved updated water/wastewater rates and 2026-2035 Water Financial Plan (unanimous)
• Established Joint Election Compliance Audit Committee with six towns (unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 budget for legal support on County Road 22 sewer expansion (unanimous)
• Passed By-law 29-2026 to establish the Joint Election Compliance Audit Committee
• Passed By-law 30-2026 to confirm proceedings of April 14, 2026 council meeting
• Appointed firefighting staffing Option 3 for future budget considerations

Committee of Adjustment

The Lakeshore Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two applications: a minor variance to allow a parking area with reduced setbacks at 432 West Belle River Road, and a consent to transfer a small land parcel (43.06 ft²) between 657 and 655 Summit Street. The committee will also address unfinished business, approve previous minutes, and consider new business.

• Minor variance A-07-2026 for 432 West Belle River Road: permit parking area with reduced setbacks (1.2m side, 1.1m front, 0.15m north) and only 26% front yard landscaping
• Consent B-04-2026 for 655 & 657 Summit Street: transfer 4 m² of land from 657 to 655, subject to conditions including tax payment and PIN consolidation
• Condition attached to variance: owner must ensure stormwater does not flow onto adjacent properties

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts, including a $439K gravel supply tender, $150K emergency boiler replacement at the water treatment plant, and $141K for wastewater clarifier covers. They will also consider a motion to reimburse 75% of AED costs for public-access defibrillators, capped at $10,000 annually, and an amendment to the parking bylaw for towing authority.

• Tender award for 2026 supply and place gravel: $439,547.23
• Emergency boiler replacement at John George Water Treatment Plant: $150,401.28
• Denis St. Pierre Wastewater Treatment Plant clarifier launder cover replacements: $141,324.29
• South Woodslee STEP alarm monitoring system: $146,781.08
• Motion to reimburse 75% of AED costs for public access (up to $10,000/year)

Lakeshore Council approved a new program reimbursing service clubs and organizations 75% of the cost for publicly accessible AEDs, with a $10,000 annual cap from the Community Benefits Reserve. The council also authorized several infrastructure projects including an emergency boiler replacement at the John George Water Treatment Plant, wastewater treatment plant improvements, and gravel and grass cutting contracts. The parking bylaw was amended to allow increased towing authority.

• Approved AED reimbursement program for public defibrillators (unanimous)
• Approved $150,401 emergency boiler replacement at John George WTP (unanimous)
• Approved $141,324 for Denis St. Pierre WWTP clarifier launder cover replacements (unanimous)
• Approved $146,781 for South Woodslee STEP alarm monitoring system (unanimous)
• Approved $139,136 for 2026 STEP replacement program with $74,136 overage (unanimous)
• Awarded $439,547 gravel supply and place contract (unanimous)
• Awarded grass cutting contract to Quality Turf with renewal options (unanimous)
• Amended parking bylaw to increase towing authority (unanimous)

Drainage Board

The Drainage Board will meet to review reports under the Drainage Act. The primary focus is opening a Court of Revision to consider appeals and adopt an assessment schedule for a new bridge over the E Branch of the William Strong Drain.

• Adoption of N.J. Peralta Engineering Ltd. report (Feb 9, 2026) for the William Strong Drain bridge
• Opening of the Court of Revision for bridge-related appeals

Dog Pound Committee

The Dog Pound Committee is meeting to review and potentially approve the 2026 Dog Pound Budget. The committee will also review statistics from 2025 and approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Approval of 2026 Dog Pound Budget
• Review of 2025 Dog Pound Statistics
• Approval of April 10, 2025 meeting minutes

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will decide three applications. It will deny the minor variance for 1272 County Road 22, approve the minor variance for 647 County Road 2 that permits a larger accessory building, and deny the consent application for 1816 Lakeshore Road 123. The committee will also approve the minutes from the February 18, 2026 meeting.

• Deny Minor Variance A‑03‑2026 – 1272 County Road 22
• Approve Minor Variance A‑05‑2026 – 647 County Road 2 (accessory building up to 169.3 m² and 5.8 m height)
• Deny Consent B‑03‑2026 – 1816 Lakeshore Road 123
• Approve minutes of the February 18, 2026 meeting

Regular Council Meeting

The Lakeshore Council will discuss a zoning amendment for a property on Puce Road and a solar photovoltaic system expansion at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre. The meeting also includes decisions on animal welfare vouchers, a rat abatement project, and park concessions.

• Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA-01-2026) for 105 Puce Road to change from RW1-2 to RW1
• Proposed solar lease agreement with Essex Energy Corporation for Atlas Tube Recreation Centre
• Increase of Spay and Neuter Voucher value from $50.00 to $75.00
• Extension of Rat Abatement Pilot Project until $10,000 funding is expended
• Agreement with Lakeshore Minor Baseball Association for concessions at Ladouceur Lions Park

The council unanimously approved a zoning by‑law amendment to rezone 105 Puce Road from a Residential Waterfront – Watercourse Zone Exception to a Residential Waterfront – Watercourse zone. It also directed continued engagement on a rooftop solar project at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre, increased the spay‑neuter voucher amount, extended the rat‑abate pilot, and approved a concessions agreement for Ladouceur Lions Park. A motion was passed to have administration review development‑charge costs for a brownfield site, and several by‑laws were read and adopted. All items were carried, with the rat‑abate vote recorded as 7‑1.

• Approved Zoning By‑law Amendment Application ZBA-01-2026 for 105 Puce Road (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to continue engagement and negotiate a rooftop solar PV lease for Atlas Tube Recreation Centre (unanimous)
• Increased Cat Spay‑Neuter Voucher value to $75 and reduced quantity to 66 (unanimous)
• Approved extension of Rat Abatement Pilot Project until $10,000 funding is exhausted (7‑1)
• Approved agreement with Lakeshore Minor Baseball Association for concessions at Ladouceur Lions Park (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to review environmental remediation costs for brownfield site at 0 County Road 27 (unanimous)
• Read and provisionally adopted By‑law 21‑2026; passed By‑laws 7‑2026, 16‑2026, 20‑2026, and 22‑2026 (unanimous)
• Received items on Consent Agenda (Drainage Board minutes, Fire Master Plan) (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote on several major infrastructure contracts, including a sanitary sewer expansion and road reconstruction. The meeting also includes the approval of the 2025 Asset Management Plan and a motion to support the Elect Respect campaign.

• Professional services for County Road 22 Sanitary Sewer Expansion to Jacobs Consultancy Canada Inc. for $13,789,020.11
• Patillo Road Reconstruction contract to Sterling Ridge Infrastructures Inc. for $9,864,971.58
• Maintenance of the South Talbot Road Drain contract to Mark G Contracting Inc. for $202,502.40
• Approval of the Municipality of Lakeshore 2025 Asset Management Plan
• By-law 17-2026 to authorize a Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund agreement

The council approved the 2025 Asset Management Plan and authorized several major infrastructure contracts, including a $9.86 million Patillo Road Reconstruction project and a $13.79 million sanitary sewer expansion service contract. It also adopted a resolution supporting the Elect Respect pledge and directed the adoption of three by‑laws. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved 2025 Asset Management Plan (unanimous)
• Awarded South Talbot Road Drain maintenance contract for $202,502.40 (unanimous)
• Awarded Patillo Road Reconstruction contract for $9,864,971.58 and approved additional funds from Wastewater and Water Reserves (unanimous)
• Awarded County Road 22 Sanitary Sewer Expansion services to Jacobs Consultancy Canada Inc. for $13,789,020.11 and approved $129,120.04 extra budget (unanimous)
• Endorsed County Road 22 project to meet HEWSF requirements and authorized signing authority (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution supporting the Elect Respect pledge (unanimous)
• Read and passed By‑laws 17‑2026, 18‑2026 and 19‑2026 (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to report on amending the Parking By‑law towing authority (unanimous)

Drainage Board

The Municipality of Lakeshore Drainage Board is meeting to review reports under the Drainage Act. The primary item for consideration is a February 2026 report regarding a bridge over the east branch of the William Strong Drain.

• Report on Bridge Over the East Branch of the William Strong Drain (Feb 2026)
• Approval of October 6, 2025 meeting minutes

Regular Council Meeting

The council will consider a notice of motion that formally opposes creating a separate County‑administered social services delivery system and reaffirms support for the existing regional Consolidated Municipal Service Manager model. Council will read and pass By‑law 15‑2026, which confirms the proceedings of the February 10, 2026 meeting. The meeting also includes a consent agenda covering a Green Bin program promotion resolution, 2025 Lakeshore drinking‑water system reports, and a Strategic Objectives Update. Standard agenda items such as approval of the February 10 minutes, a closed session on employee matters, and public presentations will also be addressed.

• Adopt resolution opposing a separate County social services model (Notice of Motion)
• Pass By‑law 15‑2026 to confirm February 10, 2026 council meeting proceedings
• Receive consent agenda items: Green Bin program promotion resolution, 2025 Lakeshore drinking‑water system reports, and Strategic Objectives Update
• Approve minutes from the February 10, 2026 regular council meeting
• Closed session under Municipal Act paragraphs 239(2)(b) and (d) to discuss personal employee matters

Council approved the minutes of the February 10, 2026 meeting and accepted the consent agenda items, all unanimously. The council adopted a resolution opposing the creation of a separate County‑administered social services delivery system and reaffirmed support for the existing regional Consolidated Municipal Service Manager (CMSM) model, directing the resolution to provincial and municipal officials. Council approved By‑law 15‑2026 to confirm the proceedings of the February 10 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 PM.

• Approved minutes of Feb 10, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted consent agenda items (Green Bin Promotion, Drinking Water Reports, Strategic Objectives Update) (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution opposing separate County social services system and supporting regional CMSM model (unanimous)
• Approved By‑law 15‑2026 to confirm Feb 10 meeting proceedings (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:45 PM (unanimous)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will approve previous meeting minutes and discuss unfinished business regarding townhall auditory accessibility and public service workflows. The committee will also review a draft of the 2026 Election Accessibility Plan.

• Approval of December 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Townhall Auditory Accessibility discussion
• Accessibility Workflow Public Service discussion
• Review of 2026 Election Accessibility Plan (Draft)
• Meeting set for Council Chambers, 419 Notre Dame Street

Committee of Adjustment

The Lakeshore Committee of Adjustment will vote on minor variance application A-02-2026 for 449 Caserta Crescent. The request seeks relief from side‑yard and rear‑yard setback requirements for a townhouse with a covered porch. The meeting will also approve the January 28, 2026 minutes and discuss Committee procedures.

• Minor variance A-02-2026 for 449 Caserta Crescent – relief from side‑yard (4.19 m vs 4.5 m) and rear‑yard (3.21 m encroachment vs 2.5 m) setbacks
• Approval of January 28, 2026 Committee of Adjustment meeting minutes
• Discussion of Committee of Adjustment procedures

Regular Council Meeting

The Lakeshore Council will consider routine agenda items, including the approval of the Belle River Business Improvement Area 2026 budget and the receipt of several reports on the consent agenda. The council will read and pass By‑law 10‑2026 to confirm the proceedings of the January 27, 2026 council meeting. A closed‑session will be held to discuss personal matters concerning the Chief Administrative Officer’s performance evaluation.

• Read and pass By‑law 10‑2026 confirming the January 27, 2026 council meeting proceedings
• Approve the 2026 budget for the Belle River Business Improvement Area
• Receive the 2025 Board and Committee Annual Report (consent agenda)
• Receive Committee of Adjustment meeting minutes from December 10, 2025 (consent agenda)
• Closed‑session to discuss personal matters related to the CAO performance evaluation

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the January 27, 2026 meeting. It accepted the items on the consent agenda, including several committee reports, without dissent. The Belle River Business Improvement Area 2026 budget was approved unanimously. By‑law 10‑2026 confirming the January 27 meeting proceedings was also passed unanimously, and the council moved into closed session.

• Approved January 27, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved Belle River Business Improvement Area 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Passed By‑law 10‑2026 confirming January 27 meeting proceedings (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session to discuss CAO performance evaluation (unanimous)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider three applications: a minor variance for 282 Majestic Drive to allow a patio and covered terrace, a minor variance for 2186 Rochester Townline to permit a temporary additional residential unit, and a consent application to create a new 1.65‑acre lot at 4825 Lakeshore Road 303. Recommendations are to approve each application subject to the listed conditions. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the December 10, 2025 meeting and complete any unfinished business.

• Minor variance A-20-2025 – 282 Majestic Drive: relief for patio and covered terrace setbacks
• Minor variance A-21-2025 – 2186 Rochester Townline: relief for front setback, septic system, and code compliance for an additional unit
• Consent B-01-2026 – 4825 Lakeshore Road 303: creation of one 1.65‑acre lot with multiple conditions
• Approval of December 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Completion of unfinished business