Woodstock public meetings in 2024

Woodstock Hydro Fund Advisory Committee

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Council

The City of Woodstock Council is reviewing several financial matters including the 2025 interim tax levy and a $5,000,000 temporary borrowing by-law. The agenda also includes requests for funding a housing needs assessment and purchasing municipal equipment.

• Rezoning application for 225 Norwich Avenue to include funeral home use
• Approval of the 2025 interim tax levy
• Authorization of temporary borrowing up to $5,000,000 for 2025
• Funding of up to $20,000 for a Housing Needs Assessment
• Purchase of one 2025 Nova transit bus for $639,952 plus HST

Committee of Adjustment

The Woodstock Committee of Adjustment will meet to consider two applications for minor variances to the Zoning By-law. One request seeks to reduce a front yard setback for a porch addition at 196 Russell Street, while the other seeks to reduce zoning requirements for a pumping station at 1074 Lansdowne Avenue.

• MV-21-24: Reduce front yard depth from 3.3 m to 2.2 m at 196 Russell Street
• MV-22-24: Reduce lot area, frontage, setbacks, and height for pumping station at 1074 Lansdowne Ave
• Approval of October 15, 2024 Committee of Adjustment minutes
• Public comments can be submitted to [email protected]

Public Planning Meeting

The City of Woodstock is reviewing a zone change application for 225 Norwich Avenue. The proposal seeks to allow a funeral home as a permitted use for an existing business, Wareing Cremation Services Inc.

• ZN 8-24-25: Application to rezone 225 Norwich Avenue from Highway Commercial Zone (C4) to Special Highway Commercial Zone (C4-sp)

Council

City Council will review the 2025 Capital Budget and 2026-2029 Forecast Capital Plan. The body is deciding on zoning amendments for multiple-attached dwellings and industrial developments, as well as funding allocations from the Building Faster Fund.

• Proposed $320,916.71 for additional construction scope at Southgate Centre Renovation and Addition
• Zoning application for a nine-unit multiple-attached dwelling at 117 Wilson
• Zoning and Official Plan amendments for industrial and service commercial use at 685691 Highway 2
• Proposed replacement of Municipal Code Chapter 0232 regarding fowl, pigeons, and livestock
• Allocation of Building Faster Fund for stormwater management, affordable housing, or a homelessness service centre

Public Planning Meeting

The City of Woodstock will consider two planning applications: a nine-unit multiple-attached dwelling at 117 Wilson Street and an industrial plan of subdivision at 685691 Highway 2. Staff are recommending approval for both.

• Rezone 117 Wilson Street to permit 9-unit dwelling
• Rezone Highway 2 lands for industrial subdivision
• Official Plan Amendment for 117 Wilson Street
• Official Plan Amendment for Highway 2 industrial lands
• Draft Plan of Subdivision for Highway 2 industrial lands

Council

Woodstock City Council will decide on accepting a $500,000 donation from James Leslie and Family to build two park pavilions at Pittock Park. Council will also consider a $2,250 art acquisition, a grant for cemetery cleanup, and a staff directive to seek public feedback on a North Woodstock recreation facility. A closed session is scheduled before the open meeting for matters including property and potential litigation.

• $500,000 donation accepted for two park pavilions at Pittock Park (northshore and southshore)
• $2,250 from Art Acquisition Reserve Fund for gallery permanent collection
• $500 grant to Woodstock Baptist Cemetery for encampment cleanup, funded from Community and Social Well-Being Reserve Fund
• Staff directed to obtain public feedback on North Woodstock Recreation Facility
• By-laws to amend maintenance-occupancy standards and to dedicate/naming of highways (Montgomery Road, Clarke Street South)

Council

Council will review several planning applications for multi-unit dwellings and a boundary adjustment between the City of Woodstock and the Township of Norwich. The meeting also includes decisions on municipal fee changes and funding for student transit and cemetery cleanup.

• Proposed rezoning of 18 and 20 Delatre Street for a seven-unit dwelling
• Proposed Official Plan Amendment and rezoning of 570 Walter Street for a five-unit dwelling
• Approval of $35,000 for a Free Transit for Students promotion in November 2024
• Proposed $500 grant to Woodstock Baptist Cemetery for encampment cleanup
• Approval of updated fees and charges under Municipal Code Chapter 330

Public Planning Meeting

The Public Planning Meeting will discuss three planning reports regarding residential intensification. Staff recommend approval for a semi-detached dwelling, a multi-unit conversion, and a five-unit attached dwelling.

• 31 Cronyn Street: Application to sever vacant lands for a semi-detached dwelling and request minor variances for lot area, frontage, and building line.
• 18 and 20 Delatre Street: Request to rezone from R2-25 to C3-11 to increase a converted dwelling from three to seven units.
• 570 Walter Street: Request for Official Plan Amendment and rezoning from R2 to R3-sp for a five-unit multiple attached dwelling.

Council

Woodstock City Council will consider approving a transit route revision, a land sale on Griffin Way, and a $100,000 funding request for encampment clean-up. The meeting also includes a tender award for Public Works renovations and a by-law to replace the Fowl by-law.

• Transit Route #4 Northwest revision effective Oct 15, 2024
• Land sale on Griffin Way to 2499364 Ontario Inc.
• Tender award for Public Works Addition & Renovations to Reid & Deleye Contractors Ltd.
• Increase of minimum staffing at Woodstock Fire Department from 9 to 10
• By-law to repeal and replace Municipal Code Chapter 0232 - Fowl

Public Planning Meeting

The City of Woodstock is reviewing two planning applications. These include a proposal for a new residential building in the Central Business District and a request to reduce parking requirements for a hotel development.

• Official Plan Amendment and rezoning for an 8-storey, 36-unit residential building at 385 & 387 Dundas Street
• Zone change application for 1510 Dundas Street to reduce hotel parking from 1.2 to 0.72 spaces per guest room
• Proposal at 1510 Dundas Street to reduce drive-through window parking from two spaces to zero

Council

The City of Woodstock Council is considering several planning amendments including residential rezoning at 801 Walter Street and city-wide height increases for accessory buildings. The agenda also includes a $2,817,181.02 contract award for Southside Pond clean out and the potential transfer of Admiral Street lands to Oxford County.

• Rezoning of 801 Walter Street from Community Facilities to Residential
• Zone change to increase height for residential accessory buildings and size for Additional Residential Units
• Southside Pond Clean Out contract award to Greenspace Construction Inc. for $2,817,181.02
• Transfer of surplus lands on Admiral Street to the County of Oxford
• Hiring of an Adult Public Programs Coordinator with an estimated 6-month cost of $41,600

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is considering a minor variance application for Sunfair Living Residences Inc. The request seeks to reduce the minimum number of required parking spaces from 9 to 5.

• Minor variance (MV-13-24) for 265 Victoria Street North to reduce parking requirements from 9 spaces to 5 spaces

Public Planning Meeting

The Planning Department is reviewing several applications, including a redesignation for a single-detached dwelling at 801 Walter Street. Other items involve industrial zoning adjustments on Grifin Way and city-wide amendments regarding accessory residential units.

• Official Plan Amendment and Zone Change for 801 Walter Street to Low Density Residential
• Zone Change for Grifin Way to update industrial zoning for a truck terminal entrance
• City-wide Zoning By-Law amendment to increase accessory structure height to 6 m and floor area to 60% of principal dwelling

Council

Woodstock City Council is considering recommendations, not yet voting, on multiple planning applications that determine future land use and housing density in specific neighborhoods. The agenda also includes proposals to approve the 2024 Asset Management Plan, which outlines long-term maintenance schedules for city infrastructure, and to rename William Street to William Lane. Delegates will present updates on child care services and community safety.

• Rezoning 200 Montclair Drive to permit a veterinary clinic
• Official plan and zone change for a 13-storey, 213-unit apartment at 335 Juliana Drive
• Draft plan of condominium approval for 655 Northdale Drive (9 units) and 820-852 Alice Street
• Consent and minor variance applications for property severances at 240 Fifth Avenue and 462 Griffin Way
• Approval of the 2024 Asset Management Plan and renaming William Street to William Lane

Public Planning Meeting

The Public Planning meeting includes discussions on multiple development proposals. Items include condominium conversions, residential lot creations, and a proposed 13-storey apartment building.

• Condominium conversion for 655 Northdale Drive
• Condominium boundary amendment for 820-852 Alice Street
• Zone change to add a veterinary clinic at 200 Montclair Drive
• Residential lot creation and variance at 240 Fifth Avenue
• Commercial lot creation and variance at 462 Griffin Way

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is considering a minor variance application for 144 Main Street. The applicants are requesting permission to extend a legal non-conforming use to allow for the construction of a covered porch on an existing single-detached dwelling.

• Minor Variance MV-12-24: Request to permit a covered porch (approximately 2.6 m2) at 144 Main Street

Council

The City of Woodstock Council is reviewing several municipal items including a $1,274,858 bid for a community spray pad. Discussions also include a proposed boundary adjustment with the Township of Norwich and a notice of motion regarding childcare space creation.

• Approval of $1,274,858 bid from OpenSpace Solutions Inc. for a Spray pad, Pavilion and Playground
• Proposed public consultation for a boundary adjustment with the Township of Norwich
• Extension of construction time for 99 Housers Lane until December 31, 2024
• Review of updated UTRCA Land Management Agreement
• Notice of motion to report on increasing childcare spaces and zoning provisions

Council

City Council is reviewing applications for a draft plan of subdivision and zone changes at 685761 Highway 2 and 775019 Blandford Road. The proposal aims to rezone agricultural and environmental lands for industrial use. The agenda also includes a closed session regarding land acquisition.

• Zone change application (ZN 8-24-03) for industrial development
• Draft plan of subdivision (SB 24-02-08) at Highway 2 and Blandford Road
• Closed session regarding a proposed land acquisition

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is considering an application to increase the permitted size of an accessory building. The request seeks to allow a detached garage larger than the standard lot area limit.

• Minor Variance (MV-10-24) for 311 Robinson Street to increase accessory building size from 10% (56 m²) to 11.67% (65.3 m²) of lot area

Public Planning Meeting

The meeting includes applications for new industrial development and various zone changes. Staff recommended approval for an industrial subdivision and the addition of an abattoir on Alyea Street. Other residential applications were recommended for deferral.

• Industrial subdivision and zone change: 685761 Highway 2 and 775019 Blandford Road
• Zone change to permit an abattoir on Alyea Street
• Proposed eight-storey apartment at 385 & 387 Dundas Street (deferred)
• Residential lot creation at 607 Canterbury Street (deferred)
• Duplex development and minor variance at 306 Queen Street (deferred)

Council

Woodstock City Council will consider approving the final 2024 tax rates and Business Improvement Area (BIA) levies. The agenda also includes a contract award for several roof replacement projects and the ratification of a union settlement.

• Approval of 2024 final tax rates and related by-laws
• Contract award to Smith-Peat Roofing for City Hall, 944 James St, and Southside Aquatic Centre roofs with a $159,000 budget increase
• Ratification of the CUPE Local 1146 Outside Unit memorandum of settlement for 2024–2026
• Conversion of a Park Skilled Labourer position to a Sport Field and Turf Technician
• Reclassification of funds, including Art Gallery and Community Complex, into Reserve Funds

Council

The City Council is reviewing several planning reports regarding residential and industrial rezoning. Additionally, the council will consider an annual asphalt resurfacing tender and various community improvement applications.

• Zone change for 19-unit townhouse development at 360 and 366 Mill Street
• Draft plan of condominium for 9 residential units at 655 Northdale Drive
• Official Plan Amendment and zone change for 8-unit building at 329 Buller Street
• Zone change for industrial development at 715179 Oxford Road 4
• Annual Asphalt Program tender award to Permanent Paving Ltd. for $2,555,000.00

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing several minor variance applications. These include requests for parking area adjustments at 45 Beards Lane, accessory structure setbacks at 120 Oxford Street, and residential unit size increases at 229 Sydenham Street. Staff recommended denial for the application at 229 Sydenham Street.

• Parking setback reduction to create 15 new spaces at 45 Beards Lane
• Accessory building setback reductions at 120 Oxford Street
• Request to increase maximum residential unit area at 229 Sydenham Street

Public Planning Meeting

The City of Woodstock is reviewing several planning applications including residential developments, industrial rezoning, and city-wide by-law updates. These items include proposals for townhouses, a condominium conversion, and an industrial truck terminal.

• Zone change for 19 townhouse units at 360 and 366 Mill Street
• City-wide housekeeping amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law regarding sourcewater and day care facilities
• Draft plan of condominium conversion for 655 Northdale Drive
• Official Plan amendment and zone change for an eight unit dwelling at 329 Buller Street
• Zone change for a truck terminal and warehouse at 715179 Oxford Road 4

Council

Council will discuss implementation options for Additional Residential Units and a proposed sale of industrial land on Alyea Street. The meeting also includes the allocation of several 2024 community grants and a motion regarding mental health crisis funding.

• Sale of 8.3 acres of City-owned industrial land on Alyea Street to Gera Group Inc.
• Implementation options for Additional Residential Units (ARUs)
• Allocation of 2024 Community Grant Program funds to various organizations
• Repeal of Fire Service Municipal Code Chapters 314 and 729
• Motion requesting additional funding for the MHEART mental health program

Council

The Council will consider several major items including a motion to reconsider building a new outdoor pool at Cowan Fields. Discussions also include supporting the Canadian Mental Health Association's budget submission and reviewing various downtown development and zoning matters.

• Reconsideration of $5,350,000 budget for a new outdoor pool at Cowan Fields
• Support for CMHA Ontario 2024 Pre-budget Submission
• Zone change application for 1015 Ridgeway Rd.
• Zone change application for 54 Kent Street
• Downtown Woodstock Streetscape Master Plan implementation options

Public Planning Meeting

The meeting includes presentations on two zoning applications. One involves rezoning 1015 Ridgeway Road to General Industrial, and another involves rezoning 54 Kent Street to Central Commercial. No action will be taken on these items at this meeting.

• Zone change for 1015 Ridgeway Road from M3-2 to M3
• Zone change for 54 Kent Street from C3 to C5

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is considering several minor variance requests for residential properties in Woodstock. These include requests to increase accessory building sizes, reduce yard widths for new dwellings, and allow for a storage cargo container.

• 451 Mill Street: Request to increase maximum accessory building size from 75 m² to 123.1 m²
• 431 & 433 Devonshire Ave.: Request to reduce minimum interior side yard width from 1.2 m to 0.9 m
• 870 Nellis Street: Request to increase accessory building size to 11.8% of lot area and reduce setbacks to nil for a cargo container

Council

Council will review several budget presentations for the Art Gallery, Public Library, and Police Services. The agenda includes decisions on street reconstruction, industrial land buybacks, and property sales.

• Cambridge Street Reconstruction tender award to Viewcon Construction Limited for $1,622,800.29
• Proposed buy back of 2 acres of industrial land at 433 Griffin Way from Norfinch Glass & Aluminum Inc.
• Proposed closure and sale of McQueen Street between Reeve Street and Metcalf Street
• Proposed sale of approximately 6.8 acres of City-owned industrial land on Alyea Street to 2211768 Ontario Inc.
• Update to Municipal Code Chapter 0232 regarding Fowl (Pigeons)

Council

The City Council is reviewing several planning applications including zone changes for a veterinary hospital and residential developments. Additionally, the council will consider awarding street reconstruction contracts and reviewing the 2024 revenue fund budget.

• Leinster Street Reconstruction contract award of $1,275,799.92
• Rathbourne Avenue Reconstruction contract award of $1,803,209.98
• Zone change for Woodstock Veterinary Hospital at 51 Clarke St. S
• Zone change for Hacienda Leasing Inc. at 1268 Dundas St.
• Draft plan of condominium application for 655 Northdale Drive

Public Planning Meeting

The Woodstock Public Planning meeting includes reviews of several land use applications. These include rezoning requests for a veterinary clinic at 51 Clarke Street South and changes at 1268 Dundas Street. Staff recommended deferring a condominium conversion at 655 Northdale Drive due to building foundation concerns.

• Rezoning 51 Clarke St. S to allow a veterinary clinic
• Deferral of condominium conversion for 655 Northdale Drive
• Rezoning 1268 Dundas St. regarding highway commercial use

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee is considering multiple minor variance applications involving lot frontages, unit sizes, building heights, and parking requirements. These include proposals for semi-detached dwellings, additional residential units, an office building, and a detached garage.

• 68 Cedar Street: reduction of minimum lot frontage to facilitate a semi-detached dwelling
• 229 Sydenham Street: increase of maximum cumulative ARU area from 100 m² to 134 m²
• 45 Lansdowne Avenue: reduction of rear yard depth and required parking spaces from 25 to 20
• 262 Wellington Street North: increase of accessory building height and reduction of rear yard setback

Council

The City Council is reviewing a transfer payment agreement for the Court Security and Prisoner Transportation program. Additionally, the council will consider the 2023 Annual Building Report and an appointment to the Accessibility Advisory Committee.

• Transfer Payment Agreement for Court Security & Prisoner Transportation
• 2023 Annual Building Report
• Appointment of Anita Griffioen to the Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Petition regarding speed reduction on Wellington St N

Council

Woodstock City Council will consider the sale of city-owned industrial lands on Jack Ross Avenue and Alyea Street. The agenda includes a proposal to amend the Community Improvement Plan to focus on housing and physician recruitment. The council will also review the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority's 2024 draft budget.

• Sale of 4.84 acres on Jack Ross Avenue to VALO BioMedia Inc.
• Sale of 13.96 acres on Alyea Street to High Noon Investment Corporation
• Approval of six EV charging station grant applications via the ChargeON program
• Proposed partial closure of McQueen Street between Reeve Street and Metcalf Street
• Amendments to the City's Nepotism Policy

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment met to consider two applications for minor variances at residential properties. These requests involved changes to building setbacks and regulations for parking travel trailers.

• Minor variance application (MV-23-23) for a detached structure at 293 Hunter Street
• Minor variance application (MV-01-24) for travel trailer parking at 124 Juno Crescent
• Proposed side yard setback reduction from 1.2 m to 0.3 m at 293 Hunter Street
• Proposed changes to driveway and parking area limits at 124 Juno Crescent