Woodstock public meetings in 2025

Council

The Woodstock City Council will consider several financial and planning matters, including the adoption of the 2026 Capital Budget and a 2027‑2030 Capital Forecast, approval of an interim tax levy for 2026, and a temporary borrowing by‑law authorizing up to $5,000,000 for the coming year. The agenda also includes a rezoning application and a three‑year extension for the Woodstock Meadows Developments subdivision at 745314 and 745364 Oxford Road. Additional items cover funding requests for community programs, museum elevator repairs, and a cash‑in‑lie agreement for parking relief at 366‑376 and 361 Simcoe Street.

• Adopt 2026 Capital Budget and 2027‑2030 Capital Forecast (Dept. Report 14.a.4)
• Approve 2026 Interim Tax Levy (Dept. Report 14.a.1)
• Authorize temporary borrowing up to $5,000,000 for 2026 (Dept. Report 14.a.2)
• Rezoning application ZN8‑25‑15 for Woodstock Meadows Developments at 745314 & 745364 Oxford Road (Planning Report 9.b)
• Cash‑in‑lie agreement to provide relief of 10 parking spaces at 366‑376 Simcoe St and 361 Simcoe St (Dept. Report 14.b.4)

Public Planning Meeting

This is a public planning meeting where council will hear and discuss a zone change application for Woodstock Meadows Developments Inc. The proposed change would amend residential zoning to add a new frontage definition on lands at 745314 and 745364 Oxford Road 17. No final decision is made at this meeting; it is a public hearing to receive input.

• ZN8-25-15: Zone change application for Woodstock Meadows Developments Inc. to add a special frontage definition to residential zones
• Subject lands: Part Lot 5, Concession 14, municipally known as 745314 and 745364 Oxford Road 17
• Planning staff recommend approval, citing consistency with Provincial Planning Statement and Official Plan
• Public comments accepted in writing until the meeting

The council heard a presentation on a zone change application for Woodstock Meadows Developments Inc., but no action was taken. The meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider a minor variance application (MV-15-25) from Hunt Property Corp. for 295 Queen Street. The request seeks relief to reduce the minimum interior side yard width from 1.2 m to 0.25 m for an exterior stairway and to increase the allowable size of additional residential units from 60% to 68% of the dwelling. Staff recommend approval, subject to conditions. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes and other routine business.

• Reduce interior side yard from 1.2 m to 0.25 m for an exterior stairway at 295 Queen Street
• Increase ARU unit size from 60% to 68% (cumulative area 85.1 m² / 916 ft²)
• Staff recommendation to approve MV-15-25 with conditions

The Committee of Adjustment adopted the November 17, 2025 meeting minutes with an amendment noting an absent member. It approved Application MV-15-25 from Hunt Property Corp. to reduce the interior side‑yard width at 295 Queen Street to permit an exterior stairway and landing. The approval included conditions that the stairs be built as shown in the plan and that the variance apply only to those elements. No opposition or public comments were recorded.

• Approved amended November 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved minor variance MV-15-25 for 295 Queen Street (side‑yard reduction for stairway)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:16 p.m.

Council

City Council will consider a zone change application for 1295 Dundas St. to allow a commercial school, a proposed sale of city-owned land at 682 Sutherland Drive to the Woodstock Muslim Association, and a $55,458.93 contract for 2026 bedding plants. Council will also receive a 2026 capital budget presentation and vote on several by-laws.

• Zone change for 1295 Dundas St. (ZN 8-25-13) to permit a commercial school
• Proposed sale of city-owned land at 682 Sutherland Drive to Woodstock Muslim Association
• Commitment of $55,458.93 for 2026 bedding plants from Floral Express Inc.
• Capital budget presentation for 2026
• Pre-approval of $14,300 for a Health & Safety Co-op Student and delegation of authority for records retention by-law amendments

The council adopted the November 6 minutes and approved a zone change for 1295 Dundan Street to allow a commercial school. It committed $55,458.93 for floral supplies, accepted the purchase of 682 Sutherland Drive from the Woodstock Muslim Association, and delegated authority to the clerk for records‑retention by‑law amendments. The council also pre‑approved hiring a Health & Safety co‑op student with $14,300 in the 2026 budget and approved updated Human Resources policies. By‑laws 9786‑25, 9787‑25 and 9788‑25 received final readings and were carried.

• Adopted November 6, 2025 minutes (Carried)
• Approved zone change for 1295 Dundas St. (Carried)
• Committed $55,458.93 for floral materials from Floral Express Inc. (Carried)
• Accepted purchase of 682 Sutherland Drive from Woodstock Muslim Association (Carried)
• Approved delegation of authority to the City Clerk for records‑retention by‑law amendments (Carried)
• Pre‑approved hiring of a Health & Safety Co‑op Student with $14,300 budget (Carried)
• Approved updated Human Resources policies (Carried)
• Passed by‑laws 9786‑25, 9787‑25, 9788‑25 (final reading, Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Woodstock Committee of Adjustment will decide on two minor variance requests: one to reduce the rear yard setback at 71 Bysham Park Drive for an industrial building addition, and another to increase the permitted size of an accessory building at 52 Kensington Street for a detached garage. The committee is also expected to approve minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting.

• MV-12-25: Marcus Abernethie seeks to reduce rear yard depth from 7.5m to 3.0m at 71 Bysham Park Drive for an industrial building addition
• MV-14-25: Brian Hawkins requests increase in maximum accessory building size from 10% to 13.7% of lot area at 52 Kensington Street for a detached garage
• Both applications include staff recommendations for approval subject to conditions
• Public comments on applications may be considered by the committee

The Committee of Adjustment adopted the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a minor variance for Marcus Abernethie's industrial property at 71 Bysham Park Drive, reducing rear yard depth. It also approved a minor variance for Brian Hawkins' residential property at 52 Kensington Street, increasing the allowable accessory building size. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved minor variance MV-12-25 for 71 Bysham Park Drive (Carried)
• Approved minor variance MV-14-25 for 52 Kensington Street (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:13 p.m. (Carried)

Public Planning Meeting

The Public Planning Committee will consider Application ZN 8-25-13 submitted by 1000645203 Ontario Inc. The proposal seeks to add a commercial school as a permitted use within the Special Highway Commercial Zone (C4-15) at 1295 Dundas Street, between Houser’s Lane and Woodall Way. Planning staff have recommended approval, noting consistency with the Provincial Planning Statement and the Official Plan. The council will discuss the recommendation during the meeting.

• ZN 8-25-13 – Application to add a commercial school as a permitted use in the Special Highway Commercial Zone (C4-15) at 1295 Dundas Street

The meeting discussed ZN 8-25-13, an application for a zone change by 1000645203 Ontario Inc. Planning staff recommended approval, and the applicant expressed support. No questions were raised and the council recorded no action on the item.

Council

Woodstock City Council will consider approving a $50,000 funding request for a Food Rescue Hub and allocate $54,500 in community grants for the 2025 Fall Intake. The meeting also includes discussions on a City Hall expansion feasibility study, a lease for the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce, and the sale of city-owned land.

• Council to approve $50,000 for Food Rescue Hub
• Community grants totaling $54,500 allocated for 2025 Fall Intake
• City Hall expansion feasibility study to be included in 2026 Capital budget
• Council to authorize lease of office space at 21 Market Street
• Council to authorize sale of land at NW corner of Huron Street and Ingersoll Avenue

The council approved an in‑kind donation to the GROWgirls 2026 event and consolidated several transportation reserves into a single reserve. It authorized a $175,500 budget increase for the Southside Parks Shop renovation, leased office space at 21 Market Street, and approved the sale of city‑owned land on Ingersoll Avenue. Two $50,000 allocations were directed to the Food Resource Hub, and community grants were awarded to local groups. The by‑law to sell land to the owner of 125 Huron Street was passed through all readings.

• Approved in‑kind donation to GROWgirls (Carried)
• Consolidated transportation reserves into a single reserve (Carried)
• Authorized $175,500 budget increase for Southside Parks Shop renovation (Carried)
• Approved lease of office space at 21 Market Street (Carried)
• Authorized sale of city‑owned land on Ingersoll Avenue (Carried)
• Allocated $50,000 to Food Resource Hub from Community and Social Well‑Being Reserve (Carried)
• Approved community grant program allocations (Carried)
• Passed first/second and third/final readings of by‑law 9785‑25 for land sale to 125 Huron Street (Carried)

Special Council (Development Charges Act Hearing)

This is a Special Council meeting of Woodstock, Ontario, convened as a Development Charges Act Hearing. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items are listed for discussion or decision.

Council

The council will consider a zone change application to allow single-detached dwellings on Devonshire Avenue, along with a minor variance for a property on Bower Hill Road. Other items include a proposed sale of industrial land to The Handy Bros., a backup power replacement for radio infrastructure ($21,959.65), and appointments to committees. The meeting begins with a closed session for negotiations.

• Rezoning of Devonshire Avenue (ZN 8-25-11) to allow single-detached dwellings
• Consent and minor variance for 229 Bower Hill Road to reduce minimum lot frontage
• Proposed sale of industrial land to The Handy Bros.
• Backup power replacement at Bower Hill and Durham Crescent radio sites ($21,959.65)
• Appointments to Downtown Woodstock BIA Board of Management

Public Planning Meeting

The Public Planning Meeting on October 14, 2025, will hear two planning applications but take no decisions. Staff recommend approval of a consent to create a new residential lot and a minor variance for reduced frontage at 229 Bower Hill Road, and a zone change on Devonshire Avenue to allow reduced side yards and higher lot coverage for single-detached dwellings. This is a public hearing for input only.

• Consent application to create one new residential lot at 229 Bower Hill Road (B25-43-8).
• Minor variance to reduce frontage to 10 m (32.8 ft) for severed lot and 7 m (23 ft) for retained lot (A25-10-8).
• Zone change on Devonshire Avenue from R2-15/R3-14 to R2-45/R3-68 for reduced side yards and increased lot coverage (ZN 8-25-11).
• Proposed new provisions include 1.2 m minimum one side yard, 0.6 m on the other, 44% max lot coverage, and 57% max driveway area for lots ≥10 m frontage.

The council did not approve or deny the two planning applications presented: B25-43-8/A25-10-8 for Oxford Builders Inc. and ZN 8-25-11 for Ernst & Young Inc. No motions were made to forward them, and the meeting was adjourned.

• No action taken on Application B25-43-8/A25-10-8 (consent & minor variance)
• No action taken on Application ZN 8-25-11 (zone change)
• Adjournment motion carried (moved by Councillor B. Martin, seconded by Councillor K. Leatherbarrow)

Committee of Adjustment

The Woodstock Committee of Adjustment will review Application MV-11-25 submitted by Karn Road Land Development Corp. The request seeks to reduce the minimum lot depth from 27.5 m to 24 m and the minimum lot area for an end unit from 240 m² to 208 m² on the west side of Gillespie Street between Carr Court and Jack Wilford Way. The committee will also handle routine items such as a conflict‑of‑interest declaration, approval of the August 11, 2025 meeting minutes, and adjournment.

• Declaration of Conflict of Interest (procedural)
• Approval of August 11, 2025 Committee of Adjustment minutes
• Minor variance MV-11-25: reduce lot depth from 27.5 m to 24 m
• Minor variance MV-11-25: reduce lot area from 240 m² to 208 m²
• Adjournment

The Committee of Adjustment adopted the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting. It approved the minor variance application MV-11-25 for Karn Road Land Development Corp., allowing reduced lot depth and lot area on the west side of Gillespie Street. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

• Approved August 11, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved minor variance MV-11-25 for Karn Road Land Development Corp. (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:15 p.m. (carried)

Council

Woodstock City Council will discuss a range of items including a planning extension for a subdivision, updates on county growth forecasts, and several procurement approvals. The council will vote on a $135,105.88 purchase of a DCI projector and screen, a $155,000 Cowapolooza budget, a $10 cash‑in‑lieu parking fee, and a $53,449.16 sole‑source tractor purchase. A motion will direct staff to prepare a report on reducing the scope and cost of the proposed City Hall Expansion, estimated at $23.7 million.

• Approve waiver of tender and purchase of DCI projector and 20‑ft screen for $135,105.88 from Hamilton Video & Sound Ltd.
• Pre‑approve 2026 Cowapolooza budget of $155,000.
• Amend Municipal Code Chapter 504 to set a $10 cash‑in‑lieu fee per parking space (up to 10 spaces).
• Sole‑source purchase of a Kubota 39 HP 4‑WD tractor for $53,449.16 (Project EQU00033 Parks).
• Motion to have staff report on options to reduce the $23.7 million City Hall Expansion scope and cost.

Council

Woodstock City Council will consider an application to rezone two parcels at 350 Vansittart Avenue and 360 Devonshire Avenue from Residential and Local Commercial to Special Local Commercial to permit a medical clinic. The council will also vote on the City’s application for Bird Friendly City designation, approve a non‑union compensation policy funded with $59,453 from the Salary and Benefit Reserve, and authorize hiring two temporary election coordinators for the 2026 municipal and school board elections. Several by‑law amendments and a resolution to decline participation in the Middlesex County Connect cost‑sharing model are also on the agenda.

• Rezoning of 350 Vansittart Ave and 360 Devonshire Ave to Special Local Commercial for a medical clinic
• Approval of Bird Friendly City designation application with Nature Canada
• Adoption of Non‑Union Compensation Policy with $59,453 funding from the Salary and Benefit Reserve
• Pre‑budget approval to hire two contract Election Coordinators for the 2026 elections
• Resolution to decline participation in the Middlesex County Connect OTIF cost‑sharing model

Public Planning Meeting

The Corporation of the City of Woodstock will hold a Public Planning Meeting on September 15, 2025, to discuss a proposed zone change for a dental office. The meeting will be held in person and livestreamed, with written comments accepted prior to the session.

• Consideration of ZN8-25-09: Zone change for dental office at 350/360 Vansittart Ave
• Public Planning Meeting scheduled for September 15, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
• Written comments accepted via email before the meeting
• Meeting held in Council Chambers with livestream on City YouTube channel
• No action taken on other items at this meeting

Council

Woodstock City Council will meet to approve budget timelines for 2026 and a $50,000 study for the Navy Vet Club Pond. The council will also consider appointing a citizen to the Accessibility Advisory Committee and adopting a new Policy Governance Framework.

• Council to approve 2026 Budget Timelines
• Council to approve $50,000 for Navy Vet Club Pond investigation
• Council to appoint citizen to Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Council to adopt Policy Governance Framework
• Notice of Motion to request privacy changes for candidate donor addresses

Council

Council will review zoning changes for townhouse and single-family developments on Canterbury Street, Russell Street, and Huron Street. The meeting also includes votes on city infrastructure spending and updates to municipal policies.

• Rezoning 607 Canterbury Street and 264 Russell Street for three-unit townhouse developments
• Rezoning and severance of 355 Huron Street for two single detached dwellings
• Contract for intermunicipal transit study awarded to Dillon Consulting for $24,890
• Approval of $76,264.30 for Engine 2 fire apparatus pump replacement
• Proposed $9,000 for a 12-week Marketing and Communications student intern

Public Planning Meeting

The City of Woodstock Public Planning Meeting on August 11, 2025 will consider three planning reports: zone changes to facilitate a three-unit townhouse at 607 Canterbury Street, another three-unit townhouse at 264 Russell Street, and a zone change and severance for two single detached dwellings at 355 Huron Street. Planning staff recommend approval for all applications. No final decisions are made at this public meeting.

• Zone change from R2 to Special R3-66 for three-unit townhouse at 607 Canterbury Street (related severances conditionally approved)
• Zone change from R1 to Special R3-67 for three-unit townhouse at 264 Russell Street
• Zone change from R1 to R2 and lot severance for two single detached dwellings at 355 Huron Street

The council heard presentations on three zone change applications (ZN8-25-05, ZN8-25-07, ZN8-25-08) and public comments. Staff recommended approval for each, but the council took no action on any item. The meeting was adjourned at 8:26 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to review a minor variance application for a residential development. The body will consider whether to allow a reduction in required rear yard depth to facilitate townhouse construction.

• MV-09-25: Request by Cachet Developments (Woodstock) Inc. to reduce minimum rear yard depth from 7.5 m to 5 m for street facing townhouses (North side of Karn Road, between Karn Road and Beachville Road, west of Gillespie Street)

The Committee of Adjustment appointed Jay Pember as Acting Chair for the meeting. It adopted the July 7, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved Application MV-09-25, allowing Cachet Developments to reduce the rear yard depth from 7.5 m to 5 m for the proposed townhouses.

• Approved minor variance MV-09-25 for Cachet Developments (rear yard depth reduced to 5 m) – carried
• Adopted July 7, 2025 Committee of Adjustment minutes – carried

Council

Woodstock City Council will review planning applications for residential infill and land severances. The body is also deciding on a city-owned land sale, equipment purchases, and policy updates for recreation and community flags.

• Sale of approximately 2 acres of industrial land on Alyea Street to Demeter Veterinary Services
• Purchase of a John Deere 5095M tractor for $111,245.45
• Consent applications for residential infill at 607 Canterbury Street and severances at 565040 Karn Road
• Proposed amendments to Fee Assistance in Recreation Policy PR 017
• Motion to provide free or extended transit for Cowapolooza on August 8-9, 2025

Property Standards

The agenda for the Woodstock Property Standards meeting contains only technical placeholders and no substantive items. The meeting appears to be purely procedural or cancelled. No decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed.

Committee of Adjustment

The Woodstock Committee of Adjustment will consider four minor variance applications, all with staff recommendations for approval. The variances involve reduced paved parking at 737 Alyea Street, zero parking setback at 110 Winchester Street, reduced parking spaces at 1 Anderson Street, and a reduced side-entry landing setback at 598 Hatch Street.

• MV-05-25: Reduce required paved parking from 48 to 6 spaces at 737 Alyea Street, remainder grass (G.S. Cozijinsen/Stigterstaal Canada Real Estate Inc.)
• MV-06-25: Reduce parking setback from 4.5m to 0m at 110 Winchester Street for new school parking lot (Thames Valley District School Board)
• MV-07-25: Reduce apartment parking from 182 spaces (1.5/unit + 10% visitor) to 162 spaces (1.47/unit inclusive) at 1 Anderson Street (B.G. Schickedanz (Ontario) Inc.)
• MV-08-25: Reduce side entry landing setback from 0.6m to 0.3m at 598 Hatch Street (Prasad Dhuri and Virja Redkar)
• Approval of minutes from June 16, 2025 regular meeting

Public Planning Meeting

The Public Planning Meeting will review two sets of applications for consent to sever lands for residential development. Planning staff recommend approval for both requests based on consistency with the Provincial Planning Statement and the Official Plan.

• Application for 607 Canterbury Street to sever lands for a three-unit townhouse dwelling and a related zone change
• Application for 565040 Karn Road to create two new lots for immediate residential development and one lot for future development

Council

Council will review several zoning changes and a proposal to repurchase vacant industrial land for $650,000. The meeting includes the approval of the 2025 Asset Management Plan and a new childcare promotion policy.

• Repurchase of vacant industrial land from 11855581 Canada Inc. for $650,000
• Zone change for 62 Frederik Street to allow semi-detached and additional residential units
• Zone change for 140 Ferguson Drive from Special Residential Zone 4 to Residential Zone 3
• 1-year extension of draft approval for subdivision at 763 Athlone Avenue
• Allocation of $20,000 for waste disposal tipping fees and $5,000 for Planet Youth Oxford Coalition

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will decide on one minor variance application (MV-04-25) for 24 Cronyn Street. The applicants request relief from the zoning bylaw to build an accessory structure up to 82.5 m², exceeding the 75 m² limit. Staff recommend approval, conditional on removing an existing shed. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and other procedural items.

• Minor variance application MV-04-25 by Barbara Cowing and Alexandra Lucas for 24 Cronyn Street – request to increase maximum permitted accessory building size from 75 m² to 82.5 m², with condition to remove existing shed.

Public Planning Meeting

The Corporation of the City of Woodstock will consider three planning applications at a public meeting on June 16, 2025. The agenda includes a consent application to divide a vacant lot into two residential lots and two requests to rezone properties for medium and low-density residential development.

• B25-18-8: Consent application to sever a vacant lot into two single-detached dwellings at 132 Dover Street
• ZN8-25-04: Zone change from R4-9 to R3 for 140 Ferguson Drive to adjust boundaries between apartment buildings
• ZN8-25-03: Zone change from R1-13 to R2-44 to allow a semi-detached dwelling at 62 Frederik Street with reduced side yard width

Council

Woodstock City Council will consider several financial motions, including a recommendation to cancel, reduce or refund taxes for 2024‑2025 and write off an unsuccessful tax sale. The council will vote on two infrastructure contracts: Pattullo Avenue reconstruction for $1,385,512.10 to Sierra Infrastructure Inc. and a Dundas Street watermain replacement for $1,322,849.47 to Viewcon Construction Limited. Additional items include a $30,000 Transit FAIR subsidy from the Slot Machine Reserve Fund, approval of $235,185 from the capital reserve for the Woodstock Art Gallery 4th‑floor renovation, and a motion to provide free transit on June 14 2025 for Pride Family Day.

• Award Pattullo Avenue reconstruction contract to Sierra Infrastructure Inc. for $1,385,512.10 (incl. HST)
• Award Dundas Street watermain replacement contract to Viewcon Construction Limited for $1,322,849.47 (incl. HST)
• Recommend tax relief: cancel, reduce or refund 2024‑2025 taxes and write off unsuccessful tax sale
• Approve additional $30,000 Transit FAIR subsidy from Slot Machine Reserve Fund
• Approve $235,185 from capital reserve for Woodstock Art Gallery 4th‑floor renovation

Council

Council will vote on an official plan amendment and zone change for 15181 Oxford Road 4 to rezone land from Future Development to Special General Industrial, and support a draft plan of subdivision. They will also consider accepting the Transportation Master Plan, award tenders for Powell Street reconstruction ($913,829) and the 2025 asphalt program ($1,390,000), and vote on a notice of motion for free transit on June 14 for Pride Family Day. Other items include policy approvals, student awards, and Sports Wall of Fame inductions.

• Official plan amendment and zone change for 15181 Oxford Road 4 to facilitate industrial uses
• Transportation Master Plan presentation and acceptance recommendation
• Powell Street reconstruction tender award to Euro-Ex Construction for $913,829
• 2025 Asphalt Resurfacing tender award to Permanent Paving Ltd. for $1,390,000
• Notice of motion for free transit (including Para-Transit) on June 14, 2025 for Pride Family Day

Public Planning Meeting

The City of Woodstock is reviewing applications from 1000228651 Ontario Inc. to amend the Official Plan and change zoning for industrial development. The proposal includes a plan of subdivision for 17 industrial lots. Planning staff recommend favorable consideration of the applications.

• Proposed rezoning of 715181 Oxford Road 4 from Future Development (FD) to Special General Industrial Zone (M3-sp) and Special General Industrial Holding Zone (M3-sp-H)
• Proposed subdivision of lands into 17 industrial lots
• Proposed extension of Springbank Avenue and one new local street
• Proposed special provisions for reduced front yard depths, exterior side yard widths, and setbacks to Devonshire Avenue

Council

Council will consider a tender award of $1,968,524.50 to Armstrong Paving for Phase 2 of Dundas Street redevelopment. They will also approve 2025 tax rates and BIA special area charges. A presentation on the Fire Master Plan and a motion to allocate additional $20,000 to two community organizations are on the agenda. Several other reports include website migration funding and purchase of a small lot between 563 and 565 Dundas Street.

• Award $1,968,524.50 tender for Dundas Street Redevelopment Phase 2 to Armstrong Paving and Materials Group Ltd.
• Approve 2025 tax rates and BIA special area charges
• Consider funding $71,500 from Tax Stabilization Reserve for website migration, with $49,500 pre-approved for 2026
• Motion to allocate additional $10,000 each to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oxford County and Woodstock Kitten Nursery from Community Grants Fund
• Presentation of Fire Master Plan and Community Risk Assessment by consultant Tim Beckett

Council

Woodstock City Council will consider an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal regarding applications for 401 Lakeview, along with several planning applications, a delegation about closing Lions Pool, and a request to transfer a city-owned lot on Pattullo Avenue to Enbridge Gas Inc. Council will also vote on a $65,000 capital expenditure for EZblocks patios and a $30,000 youth pilot program.

• Directs CAO to file OLT appeal for applications OP 23-02-8 and SB 23-03-8 at 401 Lakeview
• Delegation from Melissa Holden seeking reconsideration of Lions Pool closure
• Zone change for 572 Main Street to add a personal service shop (ZN8-25-02)
• Official plan amendment and zone change for 427 Woodall Way to allow indoor recreational building (945 m²)
• Approval of $65,000 plus HST for EZblocks patios and $2,000 per patio fee

Public Planning Meeting

The Public Planning Meeting will review three applications. One seeks consent to split a vacant lot and add a semi‑detached unit at 124 Stoney Road. Another requests a zone change to allow a personal service shop at 572 Main Street. The third proposes an Official Plan amendment and zone change for indoor recreational use at 427 Woodall Way.

• B25-06-8 – Consent to sever lot and build a semi‑detached dwelling at 124 Stoney Road
• ZN8-25-02 – Zone change from M4‑4 to M4‑12 for a personal service shop at 572 Main Street
• OP25-01-8 / ZN8-25-01 – Official Plan amendment and zone change to permit indoor recreational use (up to 945 m²) at 427 Woodall Way

The council discussed three planning applications: a consent for Hunt Property Corp., a zone change for 643398 Ontario Limited, and an official‑plan amendment and zone change for B & R Holding Inc. Planning staff recommended approval for each, and the applicants spoke in favor. No council members raised opposition. The council took no action on any of the items at this meeting.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment met on Monday, April 14, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The agenda included a declaration of conflict of interest, approval of the February 18, 2025 meeting minutes, and routine correspondence. The Committee will decide on two minor variance applications—MV‑02‑25 for 410 Mill Street and MV‑03‑25 for 550 Highland Drive—both seeking increased accessory‑building size and location relief. The recommended approvals include conditions such as setback requirements and removal of existing sheds.

• Minor variance MV‑02‑25 – 410 Mill Street: increase accessory structure size to 132 m² and allow front‑yard placement.
• Minor variance MV‑03‑25 – 550 Highland Drive: increase accessory structure size to 84.1 m² (11.4 % of lot).
• Declaration of Conflict of Interest.
• Approval of February 18, 2025 Committee of Adjustment minutes.
• Correspondence (no further details provided).

The Committee of Adjustment adopted the February 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved Application MV-02-25 for Dennis O’Brien to increase the front‑yard accessory structure size to 132 m². It also approved Application MV-03-25 for Tony Medeiros to increase the accessory structure size to 84.1 m². The meeting was adjourned at 6:16 p.m.

• Approved February 18, 2025 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved MV-02-25 minor variance for 410 Mill Street (Carried)
• Approved MV-03-25 minor variance for 550 Highland Drive (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:16 p.m. (Carried)

Council

Council will review a series of community grant allocations and receive reports on the City of Woodstock Parks Plan and North Woodstock Recreation Facility survey. The meeting includes presentations on Civic Square and City Hall expansion concepts and a report from the Integrity Commissioner.

• Proposed 2025 Spring Intake community grants including $5,600 for Theatre Woodstock and $5,000 each for Big Brothers Big Sisters, Oxford Pride, Rotary Club, Special Olympics, and Woodstock Minor Ball Association
• Authorization to sign a Mutual Release with Gera Group Inc. and rescind Bylaw 9676-24 regarding a land sale
• Authorization to sign a Transfer Payment Agreement for the Court Security and Prisoner Transportation program
• Adoption of amended Health and Safety (HS 001) and Prevention of Workplace Violence and Harassment (HS 002) policies
• Petition from David Pember regarding public access to Lions Pool and municipal subsidy transparency

Council

At the March 20 council meeting, members will consider several planning and by‑law matters, including a rezoning of 356 Kendall Avenue and support for a condominium draft plan. The council will vote on awarding the Wellington Street South reconstruction contract to Viewcon Construction Limited for $915,726.31 (incl. HST). Additional items include a new street name for the former hospital subdivision, decisions on zoning‑by‑law amendment appeals, and the adoption of multiple zoning by‑law amendment by‑laws.

• Approve rezoning of 356 Kendall Avenue from Residential Zone 2 to Special Residential Zone 3 for 3 townhouses
• Support Woodstock Business Centre’s draft condominium plan and exemption from draft plan approval
• Award Wellington Street South reconstruction contract to Viewcon Construction Limited for $915,726.31 inclusive of HST
• Name a new street in the former Woodstock Hospital subdivision as directed by council
• Adopt zoning by‑law amendment by‑laws for 365 Kendall Ave (9743‑25), 747 Pavey St & 97 Fyfe Ave (9744‑25), and Norwich Ave (9745‑25)

Public Planning Meeting

This public planning meeting considers a zone change application (ZN8-24-24) by 1441180 Ontario Inc. to rezone 356 Kendall Avenue from R2 to Special Residential Zone 3 (R3-65) for three townhouse units to replace an existing triplex. Planning staff recommend support. No decision is made at this meeting; it is for public input only.

• Zone change application to allow three street row dwelling units (townhouses) at 356 Kendall Avenue
• Proposed rezoning from Residential Zone 2 (R2) to Special Residential Zone 3 (R3-65)
• Property located on south side of Kendall Avenue between Russell Street and Butler Street
• Planning staff recommend approval citing consistency with Provincial Planning Statement and Official Plan
• No action taken on items at this meeting

Council

Woodstock City Council will consider awarding a $3.23 million tender for the reconstruction of Edward Street, Mary Street, and Wellington Street North. The meeting also includes budget presentations from the Woodstock Art Gallery, Public Library, and Police Services, as well as proposed policy updates and zoning by-law amendments.

• Award of $3,230,961 reconstruction contract to Viewcon Construction Limited for Edward, Mary, and Wellington streets
• Proposed extension for Derek Booy's building commitment on 2 acres of industrial land on Griffin Way
• Amendments to Council Policy PR010 – Municipal Alcohol Policy
• Report on establishing a Deputy Mayor-County Councillor position elected at large in 2026
• Three zoning by-law amendments: Cachet and Karn Road, Highway 2 and Blandford Road, Oxford Rd 2

Council

Woodstock City Council will consider awarding a $954,999.27 construction contract for Arthur Street and approve several zoning changes, including a proposed LCBO outlet and residential developments. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Downtown Revitalization Phase 1 project.

• Award contract for Arthur Street reconstruction ($954,999.27)
• Approve zone change for 465 and 499 Norwich Avenue to allow LCBO outlet
• Approve zone change for 231 Pittock Park Road for townhouse development
• Receive update on Downtown Revitalization Phase 1 project
• Authorize purchase and sale of properties on Thompson Street

Committee of Adjustment

The Woodstock Committee of Adjustment will hear a minor variance application from Donald and Susan McCurdy for 195 Norwich Ave., seeking to increase the maximum permitted accessory building size from 75 m² to 79 m² to allow a new 15.6 m² accessory structure. The committee will also consider approval of minutes from the December 9, 2024 meeting. The meeting is held in person in Council Chambers.

• Minor variance application MV-01-25 for 195 Norwich Ave. to exceed accessory building size limit by 4 m²
• Recommendation to approve the variance, citing it meets the four tests of the Planning Act
• Approval of minutes from December 9, 2024 regular meeting

Public Planning Meeting

The City of Woodstock is reviewing several planning applications, including a large residential subdivision and various zoning changes for commercial and residential properties. Staff have provided recommendations for approval or denial on each application based on provincial and official plans.

• Proposed 258-unit residential development (apartments, townhouses, and semidetached) at 401 Lakeview Drive
• Zone change request at 465 and 499 Norwich Avenue to permit an LCBO and adjust parking ratios
• Proposed 20 townhouses and 4 semidetached units at 231 Pittock Park Road
• Application to increase dwelling units to seven at 18 and 20 Delatre Street
• Consent application to sever a commercial lot from a residential lot at 1370 Devonshire Avenue and 1501 Dunkirk Avenue

Council

Council will consider awarding two street reconstruction contracts, purchasing a new transit bus, and hear delegations on a street name change and a battery storage project. They will also debate a motion calling for provincial action on road safety and a bylaw for alternative voting methods in the 2026 election.

• Award of $1,360,452.73 contract to Viewcon Construction for Athlone Avenue reconstruction
• Award of $804,983.20 contract to Viewcon Construction for Warwick Street reconstruction
• Purchase of one 2025 Nova transit bus for $869,999 plus HST, with $130,000 from Provincial Dedicated Gas Tax
• Delegation from Daniel Wilford requesting a street name change
• Bylaw 9729-25 to authorize alternative voting methods and counting equipment for the 2026 municipal and school board election

Special Council Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Council

Woodstock City Council will consider a range of planning applications, including rezoning and official‑plan amendments for properties on Norwich Avenue, Queen Street and Tecumseh Street. The council will also vote on operational items such as a transit route change, a waste‑service update, a shared‑services agreement with the Downtown BIA, and the transfer of a city‑owned property at 1319 Patullo Avenue. Additional approvals include a $676,534 sole‑source radio purchase and an extension of the build commitment for 428 Universal Road to the end of 2025.

• Sole‑source purchase of radio equipment (project FIR00032) for $676,534
• Approval of Woodstock Transit Route #1 change effective Jan 27 2025
• Extension of build commitment for 428 Universal Road (CWB Holdings) to end of 2025
• Transfer of 1319 Patullo Avenue to Oxford County
• Rezoning and official‑plan amendments for 394‑412 Norwich Avenue to high‑density residential

Public Planning Meeting

The Public Planning Meeting will review several applications for land severances, zoning amendments, and Official Plan changes. Planning staff recommend approval for proposals ranging from industrial lot creation to high-density residential developments.

• Proposed 52-unit, four-storey multiple attached dwelling development at 747 Pavey Street and 97 Fyfe Avenue
• Proposed 32-unit stacked townhouse development at 394, 400, 408 and 412 Norwich Avenue
• Zone change at 236 Norwich Avenue to permit home décor sales, artwork, artisan food, and art classes
• Application to sever a residential lot for a duplex dwelling at 306 Queen Street
• Application to sever an industrial lot at 307 and 313 Tecumseh Street