Woodstock public meetings in 2023
14 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
Woodstock City Council will review the 2024 interim tax levy and a request for $5,000,000 in temporary borrowing. The agenda also includes proposals for rezoning properties and allocating funds for social well-being initiatives.
- Motion to allocate $30,000 from the Community and Social Well-Being Reserve to Operation Sharing
- Rezoning 132 Dover Street from R1 to R2 for a semi-detached dwelling
- Approval of the 2024 interim tax levy and $5,000,000 temporary borrowing by-law
- $690,807.94 sole source purchase of SCBA equipment for Fire Services
- Sale of industrial lands on Alyea Street to three different companies
Public Planning Meeting
The Woodstock Public Planning Meeting will review two zoning change applications. One proposal seeks to rezone 132 Dover Street to allow for a semidetached dwelling. Another application proposes adding business or professional office use to 29 Clarke Street.
- Rezoning 132 Dover Street from R1 to R2 to facilitate a semidetached dwelling
- Rezoning 29 Clarke Street from C1 to C1-10 to permit business or professional offices
Council
The City Council will review the 2024-2028 capital budget forecast and several zoning applications. Additional items include a funding agreement for the Woodstock Art Gallery and the resumption of the Tour of Lights program.
- Zone change for 815 Juliana Drive from General Industrial to Regional Commercial
- Zone change for 695 Hayball Street from Residential Zone 1 to Special Residential Zone 2
- Capital Budget presentation for the 2024-2028 forecast period
- Funding agreement for Woodstock Art Gallery 4th Floor Renovation
- Resumption of the Tour of Lights program
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee is considering minor variance requests for two properties. One application involves a deferral to allow for revisions, while another seeks approval for a porch addition.
- Deferral of MV-27-23 (414 Powell Street) to allow the applicant to revise a request to reduce rear yard depth from 7.5 m to 6 m
- Approval recommendation for MV-28-23 (105 Vansittart Ave) to increase lot coverage from 25% to 31% for a covered porch addition
Public Planning Meeting
The Public Planning meeting includes two applications for zone changes. One involves rezoning industrial lands for commercial use, while the other seeks to permit a duplex through specific lot area and frontage reductions.
- Zone change for Anjoca Holdings Inc. at 815 Juliana Drive from General Industrial (M3) to Regional Commercial (C6)
- Zone change for Sawatzky at 695 Hayball Street from Residential Zone 1 (R1) to Special Residential Zone 2 (R2-41) to permit a duplex
- Request for reduced minimum lot area of 370 m² at 695 Hayball Street
- Request for reduced lot frontage of 12 m at 695 Hayball Street
Council
The City Council is reviewing several municipal matters including the sale of industrial land on Alyea Street and updates to traffic and fireworks bylaws. They are also considering service agreements with conservation authorities and various community fund allocations.
- Sale of approximately 18.4 acres of industrial land on Alyea Street to 214 Carson Co.
- Contract award of $202,463.63 to Garage Supply Contracting Inc. for a garage repair pit
- Abandonment of the Gould Drain and Jackson Drain
- Allocation of $7,500 to Oxford County Community Health Centre Mobile Health Outreach Bus
- Allocation of $15,000 to Salvation Army Food Bank and $5,000 to Ingamo Homes
Council
The Council is reviewing several planning applications including a lot severance at 6 Bernadette Place and a subdivision proposal for 745188 Oxford Road 17. Discussions also include a zone change for a warehousing facility in Blandford and speed management on several Oxford Roads.
- Severance and variance application for 6 Bernadette Place
- Zone change application for Concession 2 (Blandand) to facilitate a warehouse and office
- Official Plan amendment and subdivision proposal for 745188 Oxford Road 17
- Zone change delegation for 360 & 366 Mill Street regarding 19 townhouses
- Speed management discussion for Oxford Road 15, 35, and 17
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee is considering multiple requests for land use variances including parking reductions, setbacks, and lot coverage. Most items include recommendations for approval, while one application has been deferred for further review.
- Parking reduction at 352 Griffin Way (127 to 119 spaces; 5 to 4 accessible spaces)
- School construction setbacks at 717 Knights Lane
- Commercial setback reduction at 480 Peel Street
- Deferred accessory building request at 293 Hunter Street
- Lot coverage increase for 1443 and 1447 Upper Thames Drive
Public Planning Meeting
The meeting includes several applications for rezoning and land use amendments across Woodstock. Proposals include developing 19 townhouse units on Mill Street and implementing provincial changes regarding additional residential units.
- Rezoning 360 & 366 Mill Street for 19 townhouse units
- City-wide amendment to permit up to three residential units per property
- Zone change at Concession 2 (Blandford) for industrial use
- Rezoning Oxford Road 4 for highway commercial uses
- Application for two residential lots at 6 Bernadette Place
Council
Woodstock City Council is reviewing a notice of motion to oppose a Consumption and Treatment Services site within city boundaries. The agenda also includes recommendations for 2023 community grants and updates on provincial housing targets. Additionally, council will consider proposed changes to municipal fees and charges.
- Notice of motion to not support a Consumption and Treatment Services site in Woodstock
- Allocation of 2023 Community Grants, including $37,500 for Ingamo Homes
- Request to use $25,000 from the Art Gallery reserve to purchase a Ross Butler painting
- Proposed amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 330 fees and charges
- Motion requesting transparency regarding the use of Strong Mayor powers
Council
Council will consider a $1.49 million contract for Market Building renovations and $50,000 in funding for shelter security. The agenda also includes rezoning requests for Cedar Creek Golf Club and updates to fire department staffing levels. A notice of motion regarding provincial housing targets is also scheduled.
- Awarding a $1,495,357.58 contract to Trigon Construction Management for Market Building renovations
- Allocating $50,000 from the Community and Social Well Being reserve fund for shelter security
- Rezoning lands at Cedar Creek Golf Club on Salter Ave for two residential lots
- Increasing Woodstock Fire Department minimum staffing from eight to nine members
- Eliminating the Vacant Unit Rebate Program effective with the 2024 taxation year
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing several minor variance applications for residential developments. These include proposals to convert existing houses into multi-unit dwellings and the construction of new single-detached homes.
- Conversion of 8 and 10 Bay Street to a six-unit multiple attached dwelling
- Construction of a detached accessory shop at 451 Mill Street
- New single detached dwelling at 129 Harwood Avenue
- New single detached dwelling at 157 Harwood Avenue
Public Planning Meeting
The Woodstock Public Planning meeting includes presentations regarding two residential development applications. One proposal seeks to rezone lands at the western terminus of Salter Avenue for two single detached dwellings. Another application proposes creating a vacant residential lot at 34 Norwich Avenue.
- Rezoning of Salter Avenue lands from 'Active Use Open Space Zone' to 'Special Residential Zone 1' for two dwellings
- Application for consent and minor variance at 34 Norwich Avenue to create a vacant residential lot
Council
Woodstock City Council will review preparations for the 2024 budget and consider multiple property sales, including 16 Graham Street. The agenda also includes updates on water and wastewater contract negotiations with the County of Oxford. Additionally, council will consider adding a third Public Works Supervisor and four temporary employees.
- Proposed sale of 16 Graham Street to The Cora Group and Mr. Arnold Spina
- Approval of Water and Wastewater Services Agreement with the County of $Oxford$
- Authorization for a third Public Works Supervisor and four temporary employees
- By-law for land sale to Cedar Creek Golf Club Limited
- Direction to prepare the 2024 budget