St. John's, NL

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City Council denied a rezoning application for semi-detached dwellings at 55 Groves Road due to safety concerns regarding egress. Other actions included approving various by-law amendments and authorizing over $14.5 million in weekly payments.

• Denied rezoning for semi-detached dwellings at 55 Groves Road (1-7)
• Approved $14,577,883.85 in weekly payment vouchers (8-0)
• Approved $20,000 sponsorship for 2026 MNL Annual Conference (8-0)
• Approved rebuild of non-conforming dwelling at 135 Empire Avenue (8-0)
• Approved building line and parking relief for four-plex at 3 Whitty Place (8-0)
• Approved rezoning process and LUR Terms of Reference for 7 Rickett’s Road (8-0)
• Amended Sign By-Law to require on-site notices for certain amendments (8-0)
• Approved road closures for Mundy Pond 5K and various summer events (8-0)

Regular Council Meeting

The council will consider adopting-in-principle amendments to the Cowan Heights and University Area Neighbourhood Plans, which include rezoning and design regulations. They will also review several development applications, including a proposed accessory building in a floodplain buffer at 66-72 Forest Pond Road and a request for building stepback and parking relief at 120 LeMarchant Road. Additionally, they will vote on amendments to the Residential Property Standards, Commercial Maintenance, and Heritage By-Laws regarding heat pump installations, as well as an amendment to the Sign By-Law. The council will also consider the audited financial statements for 2025 and the 2026-2027 audit plan.

• Adoption-in-principle of Cowan Heights and University Area Neighbourhood Plan Amendments
• Proposed accessory building in floodplain buffer at 66-72 Forest Pond Road (SUB2600034)
• Building stepback and parking relief request at 120 LeMarchant Road (DEV2500109)
• Amendments to Residential Property Standards, Commercial Maintenance, and Heritage By-Laws to allow heat pumps
• Expropriation of a portion of 113 Cornwall Avenue

Council approved a large-scale residential development at 120 LeMarchant Road with specific parking and stepback relief. Several other discretionary use permits for home businesses and clinics were granted. The city also adopted the 2025 audited financial statements and the 2026-2027 Audit Plan.

• Approved 40-degree reduced stepback and 168-space parking relief for 120 LeMarchant Road (6-1)
• Approved Discretionary Use for a single detached dwelling at 158 Ruby Line (7-0)
• Approved adding feline grooming classes to 262 Newfoundland Drive (7-0)
• Approved Home Occupation for counselling at 59 Battery Road (7-0)
• Approved residential Accessory Building in Floodplain Buffer at 66-72 Forest Pond Road (7-0)
• Approved Home Occupation for a bakery at 20 Kerr Street (7-0)
• Approved outdoor eating area at 172 Duckworth Street (7-0)
• Approved Drive Through at 300 Torbay Road and Clinic Use at 607 Torbay Road (7-0)

Built Heritage Experts Panel

The Built Heritage Experts Panel will consider a request for exemption from heritage regulations for 34 Battery Road and discuss a building addition at 330 Duckworth Street. They will also approve the agenda and adopt minutes from the previous meeting.

• 34 Battery Road – Request for Exemption from heritage rules
• 330 Duckworth Street – Building addition discussion
• Approval of agenda and adoption of May 27, 2026 minutes

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider a rezoning application for 188 Airport Heights Drive and the adoption-in-principle of amendments to the Cowan Heights and University Area Neighbourhood Plans. They will also receive a progress report on the Strategic Plan.

• Rezoning application REZ2600012 for 188 Airport Heights Drive
• Adoption-in-principle of amendments to Cowan Heights Neighbourhood Plan and University Area Neighbourhood Plan
• Strategic Plan June 2026 Progress Report
• Adoption of minutes from June 9, 2026

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will review several development applications, including parking relief and variance requests. The body is also deciding on rezoning for 69 Military Road and a municipal plan amendment for 55 Groves Road. Additionally, they will discuss updates to floodplain and waterway buffer text amendments.

• Rezoning adoption for 69 Military Road (REZ2600007)
• Approval of Municipal Plan Amendment for 55 Groves Road (MPA2300004)
• Heritage building designation for 200 Military Road
• New street names for Heavy Tree Road and Brookfield Road areas
• Text amendments for Harbour Use in Floodplains and Waterway Buffers

Council approved a text amendment to the Development Regulations adding 'Harbour Use' as a permitted use in the IG Zone and allowing it in floodplains and buffers. This enables redevelopment of St. John's Dockyard. All decisions were approved unanimously (10-0).

• Approved parking relief at 84 Larkall Street (10-0)
• Approved repairs to non-conforming use at 815 Thorburn Road (10-0)
• Approved discretionary use at 132A Old Bay Bulls Road (10-0)
• Approved side yard zone standard at 123 Cochrane Pond Road (10-0)
• Approved reduced parking lot buffer at 660 Torbay Road (10-0)
• Approved change of non-conforming use at 227 Empire Avenue (10-0)
• Approved side yard variance at 12 Shaw Street (10-0)
• Approved text amendment adding Harbour Use in floodplain/ buffer (10-0)

Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Inclusion Advisory Committee will review updates to the 2027-2029 Accessibility Plan and approve new street names for the reserved inventory. Other items include a paratransit report (in camera), improvements to the outdoor event accessibility checklist, and a terms of reference review.

• Paratransit Report (in camera)
• 2027-2029 Accessibility Plan development update
• Outdoor Event Accessibility Checklist improvements
• Terms of Reference review
• Approval of street names for Reserved Street Names Inventory

St. John's Local Immigration Partnership Council

The St. John's Local Immigration Partnership Council will discuss the My St. John's Expo, plan social media content, and receive a one-hour delegation from FFTNL on a strategy presentation. They will also review minutes and member updates.

• Discussion on My St. John's Expo
• Planning social media presence and content for the council
• FFTNL Strategy Presentation Session (1 hour)
• Member updates from organizations
• Adoption of minutes from February 13, 2026

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review draft text amendments regarding harbour use in floodplains and waterway buffers, as well as policies for rescission and new access and acquisitions policies.

• Text Amendment – Harbour Use in Floodplain and Floodplain Buffers
• Text Amendment – Waterway Buffers
• Policies for Rescission
• Access and Restrictions Policy
• Acquisitions Policy

Council approved two text amendments to development regulations adding 'Harbour Use' to the IG zone and floodplain buffers, and updating waterway buffer rules. They also rescinded obsolete policies and adopted updated Access and Restrictions and new Acquisitions policies. All motions passed 8-0.

• Adopted agenda as presented (8-0)
• Adopted minutes of May 26, 2026 (8-0)
• Approved rescission of identified policies (8-0)
• Adopted updated Access and Restrictions Policy and new Acquisitions Policy (8-0)
• Approved text amendment adding 'Harbour Use' to IG zone and floodplain buffers (8-0)
• Approved text amendment amending waterway buffer regulations (8-0)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote on adopting a floodplain map amendment that updates flood hazard areas. They will also consider several development applications, text amendments for accessory buildings in rural zones, a heritage building modification at 59 Duckworth Street, and a code of conduct complaint.

• Adoption of Floodplain Map Amendment (Map 5)
• 746 Blackmarsh Road – Approval of municipal plan amendment (MPA2400011)
• 30 Duckworth Street – Text amendment adoption for rezoning (REZ2600009)
• Intermittent overnight construction on Portugal Cove Road/Major's Path roundabout
• Code of Conduct complaint against a councillor

Council unanimously adopted Envision St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 65, updating the flood hazard area map based on the 2023 Flood Risk Mapping Study. The council also approved multiple development applications, including a heritage report for 157-163 Water Street, a text amendment allowing taller accessory buildings in rural zones, and various infrastructure projects. All votes were 10-0.

• Approved Development Design Manual Revision 4 (10-0)
• Approved Heritage Report for demolition of 157-163 Water Street (10-0)
• Adopted Floodplain Map Amendment (10-0)
• Approved accessory building in floodplain buffer at 9 Bonnie Drive (10-0)
• Approved 8 dwelling units at 5-21 Airport Place (10-0)
• Approved expansion of non-conforming use at 530 Topsail Road (10-0)
• Approved paving of parking lot in floodplain buffer at 84 Messenger Drive (10-0)
• Approved roundabout and utilities at Goldstone Street/Team Gushue Highway (10-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss and likely vote on adopting a floodplain map amendment. Other items include reviewing street classification for Waterford Bridge Road, a demolition permit for 157-163 Water Street, and updates to the Development Design Manual and water/wastewater equipment reserve.

• Floodplain Map Amendment – Adoption (city-wide map change)
• 157-163 Water Street – demolition permit (DEM2600006)
• Waterford Bridge Road – review of street classification
• Development Design Manual Revision 4
• Water and Wastewater Equipment Reserve Update

Council approved a heritage report for demolition of 157-163 Water Street, removing item 9 from heritage design standards, allowing new construction to be required to emulate previous facades. Also adopted updated floodplain map amendment and approved Revision 4 of the Development Design Manual.

• Approved demolition of 157-163 Water Street (10-0)
• Adopted Floodplain Map Amendment No. 65, 2026 (10-0)
• Approved Development Design Manual Revision 4 (10-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (10-0)
• Adopted minutes of May 12, 2026 (10-0)

Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel

The Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel will discuss and decide on several development regulation amendments and specific project proposals that involve encroachments into floodplains, wetland buffers, and waterway buffers. Items include paving an existing gravel parking lot at 84 Messenger Drive, constructing roundabouts and infrastructure at Goldstone Street and Major's Path, and a permanent bulb at 222A Airport Heights Drive. The panel will also review the Climate Leadership Awards feedback and be reminded of the Re-LEAF tree voucher program deadline.

• Development Regulations Amendment - Waterway Buffers at Headwalls
• 84 Messenger Drive – Paving existing gravel parking lot in floodplain buffer (DEV2600026)
• Goldstone Street – Two roundabouts and NF Power infrastructure in wetland, floodplain, and buffers (INT2500081)
• 222A Airport Heights Drive – Permanent bulb in wetland buffer for three-lot development (SUB2600021)
• Majors Path – NF Power infrastructure in floodplain and floodplain buffer for roundabout (INT2600013)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider adopting a text amendment to Section 6.20 regarding heavy equipment storage, and an amendment to the Residential Property Standards By-Law. They will also review development applications at 622 Empire Ave, 3 Blackmarsh Road, 101 Torbay Road, and 60 O'Leary Ave, plus a demolition at 206 Mundy Pond Road and heritage designation for 197-199 Water Street.

• Text amendment – Section 6.20 Heavy Equipment – Adoption
• Amendment to Residential Property Standards By-Law
• Demolition – 206 Mundy Pond Road
• 197-199 Water Street – Designated Heritage Building
• Naming of new street in Southlands

Council approved a demolition order for 206 Mundy Pond Road, citing total disrepair and safety concerns. They also adopted a development regulation amendment reducing the separation distance for heavy equipment storage from 20 to 15 metres and approved a discretionary use at 280 Back Line. Several development applications, including a change of non-conforming use at 622 Empire Avenue, were approved unanimously. Council also approved the addition of a federal crown corporation to the Affordable Housing Working Group's terms of reference.

• Approved demolition order for 206 Mundy Pond Road (9-0)
• Adopted Development Regulations Amendment 76, reducing heavy equipment storage separation distance (8-0, one abstention)
• Approved discretionary use for heavy equipment storage at 280 Back Line, Goulds (8-0, one abstention)
• Approved change of non-conforming use at 622 Empire Avenue for bakery use (8-0)
• Approved change of non-conforming use at 3 Blackmarsh Road for retail use with parking relief (8-0)
• Set zone standards for new lot and existing institutional use at 101 Torbay Road (8-0)
• Approved discretionary use for retail at 60 O'Leary Avenue (8-0)
• Approved addition of federal crown corporation to Affordable Housing Working Group terms (8-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review public engagement feedback regarding neighborhood plans for three local areas. The committee will also consider updates to the Affordable Housing Working Group's terms of reference and review a quarterly travel report.

• Phase 2 engagement report for Rennie’s River, Central, and Mundy Pond Neighbourhood Plans
• Adjustment to Terms of Reference for the Affordable Housing Working Group
• Travel Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2026

Council approved an amendment to the Affordable Housing Working Group's Terms of Reference to add Federal Crown Corporation as an organizational representative. This allows the group to accept members from entities like Build Canada Homes, CMHC, and Canada Lands Company. The motion passed unanimously (10-0).

• Approved addition of Federal Crown Corporation to Affordable Housing Working Group Terms of Reference (10-0)

Seniors Advisory Committee

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Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider development applications including crown land grants and a dwelling extension in a watershed, approve payment vouchers, and discuss a notice of motion to amend the Residential Property Standards By-Law. New business includes a committee delegation policy, a film shoot road closure, and the 2026 streets rehabilitation program.

• Crown land grant at 150 Howlett's Line (CRW2600004)
• Crown land lease at Northern Pond Road (CRW2600002)
• Extension to dwelling at 34 King's Hill Road in watershed (INT2600022)
• Notices published for developments at 390 Topsail Road and 50 White Rose Drive
• Notice of motion to amend Residential Property Standards By-Law

Council voted 8-2 against rescinding its previous decision not to designate 157-163 Water Street as heritage buildings, allowing demolition to proceed. Unanimously approved a discretionary use for a lounge at 390 Topsail Road and a place of amusement at 50 White Rose Drive. Rejected a crown land grant at 150 Howlett’s Line and an extension in the watershed at 34 King’s Hill Road (9-1). Approved a new Committee of the Whole Delegations Policy.

• Rescission of non-designation at 157-163 Water Street denied (2-8)
• Discretionary Use for a lounge at 390 Topsail Road approved (10-0)
• Discretionary Use for a place of amusement at 50 White Rose Drive approved (10-0)
• Crown Land Grant at 150 Howlett’s Line rejected (10-0)
• Crown Land Lease for agriculture at Northern Pond Road approved (10-0)
• Watershed extension at 34 King’s Hill Road rejected (9-1)
• Committee of the Whole Delegations Policy approved (10-0)
• Weekly payment vouchers of $11,907,266.94 approved (10-0)

Built Heritage Experts Panel

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Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review a text amendment for a property at 30 Duckworth Street and proposed changes to the Residential Property Standards Bylaw. The meeting also includes proclamations for Youth Week and National Poetry Month.

• Text Amendment REZ2600009 for 30 Duckworth Street
• Amendment to Residential Property Standards Bylaw
• Youth Week 2026 Proclamation
• Report on Young Adult Engagement ('What We Heard')

Council voted unanimously to consider adding a first-storey dwelling unit at 24-30 Duckworth Street as a permitted use in the Commercial Downtown Mixed Zone and to advertise the text amendment for public review. The motion passed 11-0 with discussion noting the housing crisis.

• Approved text amendment for 24-30 Duckworth Street to allow first-storey dwelling unit (11-0)

Youth Engagement Working Group

The Youth Engagement Working Group will discuss a new Youth Engagement Strategy, including findings from a public consultation on young adult engagement and a jurisdictional scan of other cities' approaches. They will also review results from a survey of City Influencers on strategic plan priorities.

• New Youth Engagement Strategy discussion
• What We Heard about Young Adult Engagement report
• Jurisdictional Scan for Youth Engagement Strategy
• Discussion on strategy structure and governance
• City Influencers Survey 28 on Strategic Plan priorities

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee will meet to hear updates on the Applause Awards, the City Arts Plan, and measuring the economic impact of arts. Other business includes discussions on committee terms of reference, a chair vacancy, and grant funding acknowledgement.

• Applause Awards Update
• City Arts Plan - verbal update
• Measuring Economic Impact - verbal update
• Committee Terms of Reference - verbal update
• Committee Chair vacancy - verbal update

Regular Council Meeting

The St. John's City Council will discuss and vote on several development items, including a demolition application for 157-163 Water Street, a rezoning for 69 Military Road, and amendments to animal control regulations. They will also consider accessory building rules for rural zones and parklets in downtown and Churchill Square.

• Demolition application for 157-163 Water Street
• Rezoning of 69 Military Road from RD to RM zone
• Amendment to Animal Control Regulations
• Accessory buildings and backyard suites in rural zones
• Parklets within St. John’s Downtown and Churchill Square Areas

Council approved a three-year renewal of the parklet program for outdoor eating areas in downtown and Churchill Square, from May long weekend to October, 7am-11pm. Several development applications were approved, including an agricultural tourism operation at 139 Cochrane Pond Road (10-1) and an accessory building in the floodplain buffer. Two crown land grants were deferred pending additional information, and one was rejected due to zoning conflict. All votes were unanimous except for the agricultural tourism approval.

• Approved three-year parklet program for downtown and Churchill Square (11-0)
• Approved agricultural tourism operation at 139 Cochrane Pond Road (10-1)
• Approved accessory building in floodplain buffer at 62 Old Bay Bulls Road (11-0)
• Approved warehouse at 14 Forbes Street (11-0)
• Approved Crown land grant at 150 Howlett's Line (11-0)
• Rejected Crown land grant at 899 Northern Pond Road due to zoning conflict (11-0)
• Deferred Crown land grant at 150 Howlett's Line pending additional info (11-0)
• Deferred Crown land lease at Northern Pond Road pending waste management plan (11-0)

Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Inclusion Advisory Committee will hear a delegation on disability tax credits and benefits. Business arising includes an update on Pleasantville housing developments. Other business includes a long-term planning update for the downtown pedestrian mall, the 2025 Accessibility Plan annual progress report, a review of the committee's terms of reference, and a verbal update on AccessAbility Week. The committee will also go in camera for a paratransit report.

• Delegation on disability tax credits and benefits by Fraser Piccott
• Update on Pleasantville housing developments by Ken O'Brien and Meghan Hollett
• Downtown pedestrian mall long-term planning update
• 2025 Accessibility Plan annual progress report
• Review of committee terms of reference

Committee of the Whole

The committee will discuss a demolition application for 157-163 Water Street, a rezoning application for 69 Military Road, proposed changes to allow accessory buildings and backyard suites in rural zones, and amendments to animal control regulations. A National Poetry Month reading will also be held.

• Demolition application for 157-163 Water Street (DEM2600006)
• Rezoning application for 69 Military Road (REZ2600007)
• Proposed zoning amendment for accessory buildings and backyard suites in rural zones
• Amendment to animal control regulations

Council voted unanimously to defer a decision on demolishing 157-163 Water Street, pending additional structural review and a meeting with the developer. They also approved rezoning 69 Military Road to allow a bakery and restaurant, and advanced text amendments for accessory buildings and taller backyard suites in rural zones. Amendments to Animal Control Regulations allowing ticketing for roaming pets were approved.

• Deferred 157-163 Water Street demolition decision for more info and developer meeting (10-0)
• Approved rezoning 69 Military Road to RM zone with bakery as permitted use (10-0)
• Approved text amendment for accessory buildings in front yard in rural zones and taller backyard suites (10-0)
• Approved Animal Control Regulation amendments to allow ticketing for roaming dogs/cats (10-0)

Regular Council Meeting

The council will consider a text amendment to Section 6.20 on heavy equipment storage, deferred from March 25. Other business includes several development applications, a committee report on a strategic plan and play space, heritage by-law amendments at 59 Duckworth Street, and adoption of a rezoning at 746 Blackmarsh Road. Also on the agenda are a notice to rescind a previous resolution, and new items on heritage buildings at Temperance Street and a community grant for National Indigenous Peoples Day.

• Text amendment REZ2600003 – heavy equipment storage separation requirements (deferred)
• Development at 10 Sheffield Place (DEV2600012) and 86 Paradise Road watershed dwelling (INT2600015)
• 59 Duckworth Street – heritage by-law amendment request
• 746 Blackmarsh Road – adoption of municipal plan amendment MPA2400011
• 35 and 37 Temperance Street – designated heritage building permits

Council rejected a request to amend the St. John’s Heritage By-Law to allow removal of an original dormer window at 59 Duckworth Street, voting 9-1. They also approved a text amendment reducing heavy equipment storage separation from 20m to 15m (9-0), a home occupation for food preparation at 10 Sheffield Place (10-0), and a 342m3 extension to a dwelling in the Broad Cove Watershed (10-0). Other approvals included $300,000 for Bulrush Avenue play space equipment, increased commemorative program fees (trees to $800, benches to $2,000), and exterior alterations for two heritage buildings at 35/37 Temperance Street.

• Rejected heritage by-law amendment for 59 Duckworth St (9-1)
• Approved text amendment reducing heavy equipment separation to 15m (9-0)
• Approved home occupation for food prep at 10 Sheffield Pl (10-0)
• Approved 342m3 extension in Broad Cove Watershed at 86 Paradise Rd (10-0)
• Approved $300k for Bulrush Ave play space (10-0)
• Increased commemorative tree fee to $800, bench to $2,000 (10-0)
• Approved payment vouchers of $19,187,808.30 (10-0)
• Approved exterior alterations at 35 & 37 Temperance St (10-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review a range of reports and proposals, including the city’s 2025 Strategic Plan and 2026 Action Plan, a finance update, and updates on engineering, inclusion, sustainability, development, community services, housing, and public works. Public works items include a Bulrush Avenue Play Space Proposal and a Commemorative Program Fee Adjustment. The planning agenda features an amendment request for the 59 Duckworth Street heritage by‑law. The meeting will also cover audit matters and any other business before adjourning.

• Bulrush Avenue Play Space Proposal (see Bulrush Avenue Play Space Proposal.pdf)
• Commemorative Program Fee Adjustment (see Commemorative Program Fee Adjustment.pdf)
• 59 Duckworth Street – St. John’s Heritage By‑Law – Amendment Requests (see attached documents)
• Strategic Plan Report 2025 and Action Plan 2026 (see Strategic Plan 2025 Report and Action Plan for 2026.pdf)

The council adopted the 2026 draft action plan and tabled the report (11‑0). It approved approximately $300,000 for the Bulrush Avenue Play Space (11‑0) and increased fees for commemorative trees and benches (11‑0). The council rejected a request to amend the St. John’s Heritage By‑Law for 59 Duckworth Street (9‑2).

• Approved 2026 draft action plan and tabled report (11‑0)
• Approved approx $300,000 for Bulrush Avenue Play Space equipment (11‑0)
• Increased commemorative tree fee to $800 and bench fee to $2,000 (11‑0)
• Rejected amendment to Heritage By‑Law for 59 Duckworth Street (9‑2)
• Adopted meeting agenda as presented (11‑0)
• Adopted minutes of March 17, 2026 (11‑0)

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council will discuss staff recommendations for a downtown pedestrian mall and a new policy development framework. The body will also consider several development applications and zoning amendments.

• Downtown Pedestrian Mall engagement review and staff recommendations
• Variance request for accessory building height at 12 Lake View Drive
• Zoning text amendment for heavy equipment storage separation (REZ2600003)
• Rezoning application for 245 Forest Road (REZ2600002)
• Terms of Reference for 34 Battery Road (SUB2600012)

The council adopted the agenda and minutes and approved several development variances and extensions. It adopted the Policy Development Framework and took action on rezoning for affordable housing, a heritage‑report terms of reference, payment vouchers, downtown pedestrian‑mall recommendations, and a range of appointments and travel authorizations.

• Approved 10% variance on accessory building height at 12 Lake View Drive (11‑0)
• Approved 588.32 m³ extension to single detached dwelling at 112 Camrose Drive (11‑0)
• Approved the Policy Development Framework as presented (11‑0)
• Deferred amendment to Section 6.20 Heavy Equipment for two weeks (10‑0, 1 abstain)
• Approved rezoning of 245 Forest Road from R1 to A1 to support affordable housing (11‑0)
• Approved terms of reference for heritage report for 34 Battery Road and 30 Cabot Avenue (11‑0)
• Approved weekly payment vouchers totaling $13,537,741.18 for weeks ending March 11 and March 18, 2026 (11‑0)
• Approved staff recommendations for the Downtown Pedestrian Mall (11‑0)

Built Heritage Experts Panel

The Built Heritage Experts Panel is meeting to discuss a demolition application for a specific property. The session includes standard procedural items such as the adoption of the agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• Demolition application for 157-163 Water Street

The Built Heritage Experts Panel voted not to recommend designation of the 157‑163 Water Street property. The panel noted that character‑defining features will be documented for future development plans. The recommendation was carried with dissent. The agenda and prior minutes were adopted unanimously.

• Did not recommend designation of 157‑163 Water Street (carried with dissent)
• Adopted agenda for March 25, 2026 (carried unanimously)
• Adopted minutes of March 9, 2026 (carried unanimously)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review a text amendment to Section 6.20 concerning heavy‑equipment storage (REZ2600003). It will also consider two development applications: 245 Forest Road (REZ260002) and 34 Battery Road (SUB2600012). Additional agenda items include a presentation on the Policy Development Framework, an Accessibility Plan Annual Progress Report for 2025, and updates on finance, transportation, inclusion, sustainability, housing, public works, and audit.

• Text Amendment – Section 6.20 Heavy Equipment – REZ2600003
• Development application – 245 Forest Road – REZ260002
• Development application – 34 Battery Road – SUB2600012 (Terms of Reference)
• Policy Development Framework presentation by Mayor Danny Breen
• Accessibility Plan Annual Progress Report 2025

The council adopted the meeting agenda and minutes unanimously. It approved the new Policy Development Framework (10‑0). It passed a text amendment to reduce heavy‑equipment storage setbacks (11‑0) and rezoned 245 Forest Road from Residential‑1 to Apartment‑1 to enable future affordable housing (11‑0).

• Adopted agenda as presented (10-0)
• Adopted minutes of March 3, 2026 (10-0)
• Approved Policy Development Framework (10-0)
• Approved text amendment reducing heavy‑equipment setback to 15 m (11-0)
• Approved rezoning of 245 Forest Road to Apartment‑1 for affordable housing (11-0)

Regular Council Meeting

The St. John's City Council meeting will consider several grant allocations, adopt amendments to development regulations, and decide on rezoning and heritage designations. Items include the 2026 Capital Grant Allocations, 2026 Community Grant Allocations, the Envision St. John's Development Regulations Housekeeping Amendment (REZ2500025), the rezoning of 70 Power's Road (REZ2500019), and the designation of 62 Queen's Road as a heritage building. The council will also review development applications for 123 Cochrane Pond Road, 371 Main Road, and 34 Campbell Avenue.

• Adopt 2026 Capital Grant Allocations
• Adopt 2026 Community Grant Allocations
• Adopt Envision St. John's Development Regulations Housekeeping Amendment – REZ2500025
• Adopt rezoning of 70 Power's Road – REZ2500019
• Designate 62 Queen's Road as a heritage building – REN2600055