Woodstock, ON

Council

Woodstock City Council will consider several planning applications, including a 43-unit residential development at 565038 Karn Road and 432 Mill Street, and a temporary residential use at 212 Bysham Park Drive. Council will also vote on a $1.9 million tender for the Southside Aquatics Centre addition and renovation, a $274,000 budget increase for that project, and the sale of city-owned industrial land. Other items include renaming Karn Road to Bower Hill Road, approving a 6-month extension for Chugh Global Enterprises, and receiving reports on illegal dumping and climate action.

• 43-unit residential development at 565038 Karn Road and 432 Mill Street (OP 26-07-8, ZN 8-26-06)
• Temporary residential use for 18 months at 212 Bysham Park Drive (ZN 8-26-18)
• Tender award of $1,900,000 to Trigon Construction Management for Southside Aquatics Centre addition and renovation, plus $274,000 increase
• Sale of 406 Woodall Way to either Lancashire Developments Ltd. or Whitelaw Machinery
• Renaming Karn Road to Bower Hill Road

Committee of Adjustment

The Woodstock Committee of Adjustment will meet to consider one minor variance application. Staff recommend approving a request to reduce the parking area setback to zero at 1222 Dundas Street to allow three commercial buildings. The meeting also includes approval of the previous minutes and other routine business.

• Minor variance MV-21-26 by Urban Cliff Developments Inc. and Cliff Zaluski for 1222 Dundas Street to reduce interior side lot line parking setback from 1.5 m to 0 m
• Staff recommendation to approve the variance, citing it meets the four tests of a minor variance under the Planning Act
• Approval of July 6, 2026 regular meeting minutes

The Committee of Adjustment approved Application MV-21-26 by Urban Cliff Developments Inc. and Cliff Zaluski for 1222 Dundas Street, granting relief from parking area setback requirements to allow construction of three commercial buildings. The motion carried with no opposition. The meeting also adopted the July 6, 2026 minutes and adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

• Approved minor variance MV-21-26 for 1222 Dundas St (carried)
• Adopted July 6, 2026 meeting minutes (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:10 p.m. (carried)

Public Planning Meeting

The Public Planning Meeting will hear two planning reports: an Official Plan amendment and zone change for 43 residential units on Mill Street, and a zone change to allow temporary residential occupancy in an industrial zone on Bysham Park Drive. No decisions are made at this meeting; it is a public hearing to receive comments.

• Viara Holdings Inc. proposes 36 townhouses and 7 single-detached homes at 565038 Karn Road and 432 Mill Street
• Zone change from Residential Type 1 (R1) and Future Development (FD) to Residential Type 2 (R2) and Special Residential Type 3 (R3-sp)
• Woodstock and District Developmental Services seeks temporary residential use in a Special General Industrial Zone (M3-23) at 212 Bysham Park Drive
• Planning staff recommend approval of both applications

The Woodstock City Council held a public planning meeting on August 10, 2026, to discuss two planning applications: an Official Plan Amendment and Zone Change by Viara Holdings Inc., and a Zone Change by Woodstock and District Developmental Services. Planning staff recommended approval for both, and no opposition was voiced. No action was taken on these items at this meeting, which adjourned at 7:27 p.m.

• No decisions made; applications discussed only
• OP 26-07-8 and ZN 8-26-06 (Viara Holdings Inc.) — discussed, staff recommended approval
• ZN 8-26-18 (Woodstock and District Developmental Services) — discussed, staff recommended approval

Council

Le conseil examinera trois changements de zonage pour le développement industriel, dont un projet de 16 unités au 850 Juliana Drive. Ils attribueront également des contrats pour la réparation des égouts, le remplacement de la CVC de la bibliothèque et l'enlèvement des sédiments, et voteront sur une étude des frais de loisirs pour les non-résidents.

• Changement de zonage pour le 850 Juliana Drive afin de permettre un développement industriel de 5 bâtiments
• Attribution d'un contrat de réparation d'égouts de $88,995 à A.P. Hurley Construction
• Attribution d'un contrat de remplacement de l'unité de toiture de la bibliothèque de $422,846
• Attribution d'un contrat d'enlèvement des sédiments des eaux pluviales de $1,174,194 à Murray Mills Excavating
• Examen d'un stationnement de 2 heures sur Drew Street entre Winnett et Oxford

Woodstock City Council approved three zone change applications to rezone municipal and county lands for industrial development. The council also awarded multiple capital and maintenance contracts, including a $1.17 million stormwater facility project, library HVAC replacement, City Hall sewer repairs, and a generator upgrade at the Reeves Community Complex. Additional decisions included allocating $50,000 for traffic calming improvements, authorizing new on-street parking on Drew Street, approving physician recruitment loan guidelines, and distributing $66,500 in community program grants. All motions were carried.

• Approved zone change for County of Oxford lands (Oxford Road/Towerline Rd) to Special General Industrial Zone
• Approved zone change for 376 Universal Road from M3-1 to M3-51 industrial zone
• Supported Official Plan amendment and approved in principle zone change for 850 Juliana Drive to Traditional Industrial Zone
• Awarded $1,174,194.30 contract for C-12 stormwater facility sediment removal to Murray Mills Excavating & Trucking
• Awarded $422,846.00 contract for Woodstock Library rooftop unit replacement to Culliton Inc.
• Awarded $88,995.41 contract for City Hall sanitary sewer repair to A.P. Hurley Construction
• Approved $50,000 allocation from Capital Projects reserve for traffic calming line markings and signage
• Allocated $66,500 in Community and Social Well-Being Reserve funds to the Children’s Aid Society, Full Circle Breakfast Hub, and United Way Oxford

Public Planning Meeting

Cette réunion publique de planification comprend des présentations et des commentaires du public sur trois demandes de rezonage de terrains à usage industriel. Le personnel recommande l'approbation des trois. Aucune décision finale n'est prise lors de cette réunion.

• ZN 8-26-15: Rezoner le terrain du County of Oxford (à l'est d'Oxford Road 4) de Development à Special General Industrial
• ZN 8-26-11: Rezoner le terrain de la City (à l'ouest d'Universal Road) de Special General Industrial à Special General Industrial avec une profondeur de lot réduite
• OP 26-03-8 et ZN 8-26-02: Rezoner le terrain de 1001295663 Ontario Inc. (au sud de Juliana Drive) de Regional Commercial à Traditional Industrial

The City Council held a public planning meeting to discuss three development applications: a zone change for County of Oxford, a zone change for City of Woodstock, and an official plan amendment and zone change for 1001295663 Ontario Inc. No votes or decisions were taken on any item; the meeting was purely informational. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment

Le Committee of Adjustment se prononce sur une demande de variance mineure de Karn Road Land Development Corporation pour six maisons en rangée aux 347 et 349 chemin Kading. La variance vise à augmenter la couverture maximale du lot de 50 % à 52 % pour permettre la construction. Le comité examinera également le procès-verbal de la réunion précédente et traitera la correspondance.

• Vote sur la variance mineure MV-20-26 pour une augmentation de la couverture du lot (50 % à 52 %) aux 347 et 349 chemin Kading
• Approbation du procès-verbal de la réunion ordinaire du 15 juin 2026
• Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts

The Woodstock Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance application for Karn Road Land Development Corporation regarding properties at 347 and 349 Kading Crescent. The decision allows for an increase in the maximum permitted lot coverage from 50% to 52% to facilitate the construction of six townhouse dwelling units on Block 123, Plan 41M-401.

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• {'body': 'Committee of Adjustment', 'action': 'Approved Application MV-20-26 (Karn Road Land Development Corporation)', 'details': 'Relief from Section 8.3.55.2.1 Lot Coverage Maximum for Dwelling House to increase coverage from 50% to 52% for Block 123, Units 347 and 349 Kading Crescent. Moved by Glen Yearsley, seconded by Jim Reid.'}

Council

Le conseil votera sur des modifications de zonage pour des projets de maisons en rangée sur la rue Huron et le chemin Karn, attribuera un appel d'offres de 1,2 million $ pour la rénovation d'une galerie d'art et envisagera de réglementer les entreprises de covoiturage. Un avis de motion propose d'étudier des frais de loisirs plus élevés pour les non-résidents.

• Attribuer un appel d'offres de $1,187,065 pour les rénovations du 4e étage de la Woodstock Art Gallery à ANKA Team Construction Inc.
• Approuver les modifications de zonage pour une maison en rangée superposée de 64 unités au 190-196, rue Huron.
• Approuver les modifications de zonage pour des projets de maisons en rangée par Karn Road Land Development Corp. et Cachet Developments.
• Demander au personnel de préparer une réglementation hybride des entreprises de covoiturage et de réseaux de transport.
• Avis de motion pour étudier des frais de loisirs plus élevés pour les non-résidents (17-23% des participants au programme).

Council approved an official plan amendment and zone change for 190-196 Huron Street to allow a 64-unit stacked townhouse development. Other major decisions included zoning changes for townhouse developments on Karn Road, support for a subdivision extension on Brant Street, and award of a $1.2M tender for Woodstock Art Gallery renovations. Council also directed a hybrid approach to regulating rideshare companies and submitted a development charge reduction application for the North East Arena.

• Approved OPA and zone change for 64-unit stacked townhouse at 190-196 Huron Street
• Approved zone changes for townhouse development on Karn Road (ZN 8-26-08 / 8-26-09)
• Supported 2-year extension for Reeves Land Corporation subdivision at 525 Brant Street
• Awarded $1,187,065 tender for Woodstock Art Gallery 4th floor renovations to ANKA Team Construction Inc.
• Adopted new School and Playground Assessment Policy, repealing former School Zone Policy
• Approved new street names for three subdivisions: Springbank Ave, Cap Peirce Way, Griffin Way, Ron Hall Road
• Confirmed winners of 2026 Student Civic Awards of Excellence (5 students)
• Directed staff to proceed with hybrid regulatory approach for rideshare and partial taxi deregulation

Public Planning Meeting

La réunion publique de planification discute de deux demandes de changement de zone (ZN 8-26-08 et ZN 8-26-09) pour permettre des maisons de ville avec une superficie minimale réduite sur les terrains entre le chemin Karn et le chemin Beachville. Le personnel recommande l'approbation, conformément aux plans provinciaux et municipaux. Aucune action n'est prise lors de cette réunion.

• Demandes de changement de zone ZN 8-26-08 et ZN 8-26-09 pour des maisons de ville
• Emplacement : Blocs entre le chemin Karn et le chemin Beachville, à l'ouest de la rue Mill
• Proposition de réduction de la superficie minimale des lots pour maisons en rangée
• Recommandation du personnel de soutenir le changement de zone

The meeting discussed a proposed zone change for two residential units but took no action. The process was strictly procedural with no votes or approvals.

Committee of Adjustment

Le Woodstock Committee of Adjustment examinera une demande de dérogation mineure pour permettre un bâtiment accessoire de 125 m² au lieu du maximum de 75 m² au 60 Bayswater Street. Le personnel recommande l'approbation, affirmant que la dérogation satisfait aux quatre tests de dérogation mineure en vertu du Planning Act.

• MV-19-26 : Scott Hunte demande une augmentation de la taille du bâtiment accessoire de 75 m² à 125 m² au 60 Bayswater Street pour l'ajout d'un garage
• Recommandation du personnel d'approuver la dérogation

The Committee of Adjustment approved Application MV-19-26 for a minor variance to increase the maximum permitted size of an accessory building from 75 m² to 125 m² at 60 Bayswater Street. The variance was deemed to meet the four tests of a minor variance under the Planning Act. No opposition was expressed.

• Approved MV-19-26 for accessory building size increase from 75 m² to 125 m² (carried)

Council

Cette réunion comprend des décisions sur un achat exclusif d'équipement d'incendie de $2.6 millions, des modifications des règlements de stationnement au centre-ville, l'adoption de politiques de dénomination des propriétés et de parrainage, une exemption temporaire de stationnement pour l'élection de 2026, et un nouveau programme de distinction pour les bénévoles. Des délégations présenteront une stratégie pour les aînés et les préoccupations de stationnement.

• Achat d'équipement d'incendie : $2,597,642 auprès de Pierce Manufacturing, plus un dépôt de $259,764
• Modifications du stationnement au centre-ville : Options pour les lots Graham, Riddell, Dawes Lane et Cole Walkway
• Exemption temporaire de stationnement sur Algonquin Road pour le lieu de vote de l'élection de 2026
• Adoption de la politique de dénomination des propriétés et des installations (GA019)
• Approbation du programme Friendly City Volunteer Award Program

Council approved a sole-source purchase of a new aerial fire apparatus for $2,597,642, with a 10% deposit from capital reserves. They also authorized 3-hour free parking in downtown lots and endorsed the Oxford Age Friendly Strategy.

• Approved $2,597,642 fire apparatus purchase from Pierce Manufacturing (carried)
• Authorized 3 hours free parking in downtown municipal lots without permit (carried)
• Endorsed the 2026 Oxford Age Friendly Strategy (carried)
• Adopted Property and Facility Naming Policy GA019 (carried)
• Adopted Sponsorship & Advertising Policy GA020 (carried)
• Approved temporary parking exemption on Algonquin Road for election day (carried)
• Approved Friendly City Volunteer Award Program (carried)
• Approved revision of official bird ballot to 'American Goldfinch' (carried)

Council

Le conseil votera sur les taux d'imposition 2026 pour la ville et la zone d'amélioration des affaires (Business Improvement Area). Il attribuera également un appel d'offres de $1.8M pour le programme annuel d'asphalte à Permanent Paving Ltd. D'autres points incluent l'approbation d'un ensemble de 64 logements en bande au 190 Huron Street, un partenariat pour des bornes de recharge pour véhicules électriques et $2,100 pour un garde-manger de la bibliothèque.

• Approuver les taux d'imposition 2026 pour la ville et la BIA
• Attribuer l'appel d'offres du programme d'asphalte de $1,808,888 à Permanent Paving Ltd.
• Soutenir la modification du plan officiel pour un ensemble de 64 logements en bande superposés au 190-196 Huron St
• Approuver le partenariat avec ChargerCrew pour six bornes de recharge pour véhicules électriques (jusqu'à $731,327)
• Approuver $2,100 pour le 'Little Free Pantry' de la bibliothèque de Woodstock

Council approved the 2026 tax rates and corresponding by-laws. They awarded a $1.8 million asphalt contract to Permanent Paving Ltd. and approved a partnership for six EV charging stations (7-0). A planning application for a 64-unit townhouse development was deferred. Council also approved $2,100 for a library food pantry and initiated a public vote for an official city bird.

• Approved 2026 tax rates and by-law 9828-26
• Approved 2026 BIA tax rates and by-law 9829-26
• Awarded $1,808,888 annual asphalt program tender to Permanent Paving Ltd.
• Approved EV charging station partnership with ChargerCrew (7-0)
• Deferred consideration of Official Plan Amendment for 190 Huron Street (64-unit townhouse)
• Approved $2,100 from Community Reserve for Woodstock Public Library's Little Free Pantry
• Referred parking reinstatement request on Drew Street to staff
• Approved public engagement process for official city bird selection

Committee of Adjustment

Le Comité de dérogation entendra trois demandes de dérogations mineures : une réduction de la façade du lot pour des maisons de ville au 310 Kading Crescent, des réductions de stationnement et de marge de recul pour l'ajout d'un bowling au 265 Main Street, et une augmentation de la taille d'un bâtiment accessoire au 223 Bower Hill Road. Ils approuveront également le procès-verbal de la réunion précédente.

• MV-16-26 : réduire la façade du lot de la maison de ville de 7,6 m à 7,4 m au 310 Kading Crescent
• MV-17-26 : réduire le stationnement de 6 à 3 places par voie et la marge de recul de 4,5 m à 1,5 m pour l'ajout d'un bowling au 265 Main Street
• MV-18-26 : augmenter la taille du bâtiment accessoire de 75 m² à 116,13 m² pour un garage détaché au 223 Bower Hill Road, sous condition de retirer le cabanon existant

The Committee of Adjustment approved three minor variance applications (MV-16-26, MV-17-26, MV-18-26) as presented. Each application met the four tests under the Planning Act. No opposition was voiced.

• Approved MV-16-26: reduced lot frontage for townhouse development at 310 Kading Crescent (carried)
• Approved MV-17-26: reduced parking and setback for bowling alley at 265 Main Street (carried)
• Approved MV-18-26: increased accessory building size to 116.13 m² at 223 Bower Hill Rd, conditional on shed removal (carried)

Public Planning Meeting

Lors de la réunion publique d'urbanisme de la Ville de Woodstock, des rapports seront présentés sur trois demandes : une coupure d'un boisé au 980 Juliana Drive, un consentement et un changement de zonage combinés pour des usages industriels au 1401 Dundas Street, et une modification du plan officiel et un changement de zonage afin de permettre 64 maisons en rangée superposées au 190/196 Huron Street. Le personnel de l'urbanisme recommande l'approbation de toutes les demandes, mais aucune décision finale ne sera prise lors de cette réunion.

• Consentement pour la coupure d'un boisé de 1,5 ha des terres industrielles au 980 Juliana Drive
• Consentement et changement de zonage visant à diviser et modifier le zonage d'une parcelle industrielle vacante au 1401 Dundas Street
• Modification du plan officiel pour redésigner le 190/196 Huron Street de Low Density Residential à Medium Density Residential
• Changement de zonage, passant de Shopping Centre Commercial (C2) à Special Residential Zone 3 (R3-sp), afin de permettre 64 maisons en rangée superposées
• Tous les points font l'objet d'audiences publiques et le personnel recommande leur approbation

The Woodstock City Council held a public planning meeting to discuss three applications: a consent for Criscott Properties Ltd, a consent and zone change for 1401 Dundas Street Holdings Inc, and an official plan amendment and zone change for 190 Huron Street Inc. No votes were taken; the meeting was for discussion only, with staff presentations and public comments. The meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m. with no substantive decisions.

• No action taken on any items at this meeting

Council

Le Conseil décidera de la vente de 10,6 acres de terrain industriel appartenant à la ville sur Alyea Street à Stigterstaal Canada Real Estate Inc., et examinera trois options pour la réparation de la chaudière d'eau chaude du Community Complex, allant de 93 000 $ à 225 500 $. Les autres points incluent l'approbation d'accords du Community Improvement Plan pour quatre propriétés, la décision de se retirer ou non du cadre provincial Bring-Your-Own Event, et l'audition d'une délégation demandant l'autorisation des VTT sur les routes municipales.

• Vente de 10,6 acres de terrain industriel sur Alyea Street à Stigterstaal Canada (aucun prix divulgué)
• Trois options pour la réparation de la chaudière d'eau chaude du Community Complex : 93 000 $, 143 000 $ ou 225 500 $
• Accords du Community Improvement Plan pour le 29 Wellington St. N., 728 Dundas St., 57 Light St./393 Hunter St., et 453 Simcoe
• Décision de savoir s'il faut participer au cadre de désignation provincial Bring-Your-Own Event
• Délégation de Wayne Uncer demandant une modification du règlement pour permettre les VTT sur les routes municipales

Council approved the sale of 10.6 acres of city-owned industrial land on Alyea Street to Stigterstaal Canada Real Estate Inc. Also approved a $225,500 project to repair the Community Complex hot water boiler, funded from capital reserves. A motion to dissolve the Community Grants Committee was defeated. Council passed a resolution calling on the province to resume regular property assessments.

• Approved sale of 10.6 acres industrial land to Stigterstaal Canada (carried)
• Approved $225,500 hot water boiler repair, sole-sourced to Cimco Refrigeration (carried)
• Defeated motion to dissolve Woodstock Community Grants Committee (defeated)
• Carried resolution calling on Ontario to resume property assessments (carried)
• Received ATV request on municipal roads as information (carried)
• Approved updates to Delegation of Powers and Duties Policy (carried)
• Approved fire department response level change to awareness for hazardous materials (carried)
• Gave first, second, and third readings to by-laws for land sale, delegation policy, and fire regulations (carried)

Council

Le Conseil entendra les délégations des propriétaires fonciers et du comité consultatif sur le patrimoine concernant les objections à la désignation de Hawkins Chapel comme propriété patrimoniale, puis votera pour soit poursuivre la désignation, soit retirer l'avis. D'autres décisions majeures incluent un changement de zonage pour un logement de 52 unités au 747 Pavey Street, l'attribution d'un contrat de reconstruction de 2,2 M$ pour les rues Victoria/Peel, et l'approbation de la vente de terrains de la ville à la Woodstock Muslim Association. Le Conseil examinera également des motions visant à dissoudre le Community Grants Committee et à demander à la province de reprendre les évaluations foncières.

• Décision sur la désignation patrimoniale de Hawkins Chapel après objections (délégations et rapport du personnel)
• Changement de zonage pour permettre un logement attenant de 52 unités au 747 Pavey Street et 97 Fyfe Avenue
• Attribution du contrat de reconstruction de Victoria Street South et Peel Street à Viewcon Construction pour 2 204 034,06 $
• Vente de terrains appartenant à la ville au 682 Sutherland Drive à la Woodstock Muslim Association, avec un bail jusqu'en juillet 2032
• Avis de motion pour inciter la province à reprendre le cycle d'évaluation foncière

Committee of Adjustment

Le Comité d'ajustement tiendra une audience publique et statuera sur une demande de dérogation mineure de Karn Road Land Development Corporation. La dérogation réduirait la superficie minimale du lot pour les unités de maisons en rangée au 323-329 Kading Crescent de 1 m², passant de 240 m² à 239 m², pour faciliter la construction. Le personnel recommande l'approbation, citant l'absence d'impacts négatifs.

• Demande de dérogation mineure MV-14-26 pour le 323-329 Kading Crescent : réduire la superficie du lot de 240 m² à 239 m² pour des maisons en rangée

Approved a minor variance to reduce minimum lot area for townhouse units from 240 m² to 239 m² at 323-329 Kading Crescent. The variance was deemed minor and met the four tests under the Planning Act. No public opposition was voiced.

• Approved MV-14-26 reducing lot area to 239 m² for townhouses (carried)

Public Planning Meeting

La réunion de planification publique de la Ville de Woodstock examinera une demande de changement de zonage visant à permettre une superficie de lot minimale réduite pour un logement collectif de quatre étages et 52 unités situé au 747, rue Pavey et au 97, avenue Fyfe. Le personnel de la planification recommande l'approbation, citant la conformité avec l'Énoncé de planification provincial et le Plan officiel. Aucune décision finale ne sera prise lors de cette réunion.

• Demande de changement de zonage ZN 8-26-07 pour le 747, rue Pavey et le 97, avenue Fyfe
• Proposition : bâtiment de quatre étages avec 52 unités de logement
• Demande de réduction de la superficie de lot minimale à 116 m² par unité
• Recommandation du personnel de soutenir la demande

The meeting was held to discuss a zone change application for 747 Pavey Street. No votes or decisions were taken, as the meeting was strictly for public input and discussion. The matter will be considered at a future council meeting.

Woodstock Accessibility Advisory Committee

Cet ordre du jour ne contient que des éléments procéduraux standard du système eSCRIBE ; aucun point de discussion, décision ou audience publique n'est répertorié.

Council

Woodstock City Council will consider approving the 2026 Community Grant Program spring intake, awarding a total of $81,595 to 12 organizations including Operation Sharing ($20,000) and Big Brothers Big Sisters ($15,700). Council will also debate a notice of motion to create a Volunteer Recognition Grant Program with $5,000 annual funding. Additionally, several by-laws are scheduled for adoption, including zoning amendments for 30 Ridgeway Circle and 760 Juliana Drive, and debentures for capital projects like the Downtown Revitalization and Cowan Park turf replacement.

• 2026 Community Grant Program awards totaling $81,595 to 12 organizations
• Notice of Motion for Volunteer Recognition Grant Program ($5,000/year)
• Zoning by-law amendment for 30 Ridgeway Circle
• Zoning by-law amendment for 760 Juliana Drive
• Financing by-laws for Downtown Streetscape, Pittock Park Road, Complex Roof, and Cowan Park turf (debentures)

Council approved several community grants for the 2026 Spring Intake and passed a resolution supporting increased protections for municipal public works workers. Additional decisions included approving the library asset management plan and a police radio infrastructure replacement.

• Approved 12 community grants totaling $72,795 (Carried)
• Passed resolution requesting provincial legislative protections for public works workers (Carried)
• Approved 2026 Woodstock Public Library Asset Management Plan (Carried)
• Approved $8,003.05 timeserver replacement at Police Service Headquarters (Carried)
• Approved Alzheimer Society request to display a road sign at Juliana Drive and Finkle Street (Carried)
• Authorized Transfer Payment Agreement for Court Security & Prisoner Transportation (Carried)
• Adopted March 19, 2026 meeting minutes (Carried)

Community Grants Committee

The agenda for this Community Grants Committee meeting contains only boilerplate text and no listed items for discussion or decision. No grants, reports, or proposals are included in the provided document.

Council

Woodstock City Council will consider awarding construction tenders for Wellington Street, Canterbury Street, and Grace Street totaling nearly $5.7 million, as well as approving the sale of industrial land to Viewcon Construction. The meeting also includes zoning by-law amendments for medical clinics and an animal crematorium.

• Award tender for Wellington Street, Canterbury Street, and Grace Street reconstruction ($2,867,990.52)
• Award tender for Northeast Woodstock Industrial Park stormwater facility ($2,792,972.11)
• Authorize sale of 0.46 acres of industrial land on Universal Road to Viewcon Construction (2019) Ltd.
• Amend zoning by-law to allow medical clinic at 350 Vansittart Ave and 360 Devonshire Ave
• Amend zoning by-law to allow animal crematorium at 30 Ridgeway Circle

Public Planning Meeting

The City of Woodstock is reviewing two zone change applications. One proposal seeks to expand commercial floor area for a dental office, while the other proposes rezoning industrial land for an animal crematorium.

• ZN8-26-03: Proposed zone change for 350 Vansittart Avenue and 360 Devonshire Avenue to increase commercial floor area for a dental office
• ZN 8-26-05: Proposed rezoning of 30 Ridgeway Circle from General Industrial Zone (M3) to Special General Industrial Zone (M3-sp) for an animal crematorium

Committee of Adjustment

The Woodstock Committee of Adjustment will decide on five minor variance applications. The largest proposal seeks to reduce minimum lot area for a four-storey, 52-unit multiple attached dwelling at 747 Pavey Street and 97 Fyfe Avenue. Other applications include townhouse lot area reductions, an additional residential unit, and building projection adjustments.

• MV-10-26: Reduce lot area for 52-unit four-storey dwelling at 747 Pavey Street and 97 Fyfe Avenue
• MV-07-09-26: Reduce lot area for townhouses on Jack Willford Way (lots 439-467)
• MV-11-26: Permit larger additional residential unit (128 m²) at 18 Wellington Street North
• MV-12-26: Allow cantilevered two-storey addition projections at 10 McKenzie Avenue
• MV-13-26: Reduce rear-yard setback for basement stairs at 593 Adelaide Street

Woodstock Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Woodstock Accessibility Advisory Committee will hear four delegations focused on the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections: an overview from the election returning officer, a review of the draft City of Woodstock's Accessibility Plan for the election, a presentation of the online voting platform, and a presentation of the accessible in-person voting system. The committee will also consider minutes from its February 11, 2026 meeting and conduct new business.

• Jeff Bunn (Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk) and Matthew Vucic (Election Coordinator) to give overview of the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections
• Cynthia Hislop (Clerks Services Coordinator) to review the draft City of Woodstock's Accessibility Plan for the 2026 Municipal Election
• Nicole Blanche (Sequent Project Manager) to present the online voting platform for the 2026 elections
• Kyle Hogg (Election Systems & Software Account Manager) to present the accessible in-person voting system for the 2026 elections

Council

Council will consider awarding a $4,689,564.37 tender for the urbanization of Pittock Park Road to Viewcon Construction Limited. Other major decisions include the sale of two city-owned industrial parcels (Alyea Street and 406 Woodall Way) and approval of a zoning by-law amendment at 125 Huron Street. Budget presentations from the Art Gallery, Public Library, and Police Service are scheduled. Council will also vote on waiving transit fares for the 2026 election day.

• Award of Pittock Park Road urbanization tender to Viewcon Construction Limited for $4,689,564.37
• Sale of 2.5 acres of city-owned industrial land on Alyea Street to Stigterstaal Canada Real Estate Inc.
• Sale of 2 acres of city-owned industrial land at 406 Woodall Way to 2731824 Ontario Inc.
• Zoning by-law amendment for 125 Huron Street (by-law 9802-26)
• Approval to waive transit fares on voting day for the 2026 municipal election (estimated cost $5,000)

The council adopted the February 19, 2026 minutes and approved several items, including a $4,689,564.37 contract to urbanize Pittock Park Road, the sale of two city‑owned industrial parcels, and a $5,000 waiver of transit fares on election day. It also approved a lawn‑sign campaign for the Woodstock Lawn Bowling Club, a sole‑source snowplow blade purchase for $26,827.93, and a resolution urging the province to maintain Northern Ontario laboratory services.

• Adopted minutes of the Feb 19, 2026 meeting and special revenue budget meetings (Carried)
• Approved Woodstock Lawn Bowling Club lawn‑sign campaign (Carried)
• Adopted resolution urging the province to maintain Northern Ontario laboratory services (Carried)
• Awarded Pittock Park Road urbanization tender to Viewcon Construction Ltd. for $4,689,564.37 (Carried)
• Approved sole‑source purchase of HLA snowplow blade for $26,827.93 (Carried)
• Authorized sale of ~2.5 acres on Alyea Street to Stigterstaal Canada Real Estate Inc. (Carried)
• Approved sale of 2 acres at 406 Woodall Way to 2731824 Ontario Inc. (Carried)
• Approved waiving all transit fares on voting day (estimated cost $5,000) (Carried)

Council

Council will consider endorsing a revised Woodstock Community Improvement Plan, which includes a range of programs and incentives, and later bring forward a by-law to adopt it and repeal the previous downtown CIP. The agenda also includes several planning applications (high-density residential, townhouses, subdivisions, condominium), a delegation on the taxi industry, a 2026 revenue budget overview, and a heritage designation objection for Hawkins Chapel at 259–261 Park Row. Decisions are made by Council, with some recommendations forwarded to Oxford County.

• Revised Woodstock Community Improvement Plan – endorsement and adoption by-law
• 2026 Revenue Budget Overview presented by CFO Stephanie Harper
• Rezoning and official plan amendment for 760 Juliana Drive to allow high-density residential
• Zone change for 125 Huron Street to permit three-unit townhouses (R3-sp)
• Heritage designation objection for 259–261 Park Row (Hawkins Chapel) – options to uphold or proceed

The council adopted the February 5 minutes and referred a taxi industry presentation to staff for a report. It approved in principle an Official Plan amendment and zone change to allow high‑density residential development at 760 Juliana Drive. Several other planning applications were approved, a condominium draft was deferred, and a $50,000 budget allocation was approved for an economic‑development strategic plan.

• Adopted minutes of the February 5, 2026 council meeting
• Referred United Woodstock Taxi presentation to staff for a report
• Approved in principle Official Plan amendment and zone change for 760 Juliana Drive to high‑density residential
• Approved in principle zone change for 125 Huron Street to Special Residential Zone 3
• Deferred consideration of Bonds Corner Plaza condominium draft plan
• Approved $50,000 from the Industrial Land Reserve Fund for an Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Appointed Laszlo Alt to the Woodstock Environmental Advisory Committee (2026 term)
• Adopted a 20% increase to the L.I.C.O. standard for assistance fees

Committee of Adjustment

The Woodstock Committee of Adjustment will meet to decide three applications for minor variances. Two applications from Thames Development (VI) Inc. seek to increase maximum lot coverage for single-detached dwellings at 845 and 931 Thameside Drive. A third application from CWB Holdings et al. requests reduced parking setbacks for an industrial building at 428 Universal Road. Staff recommend approval of all three.

• MV-03-26: 845 Thameside Dr. – increase lot coverage from 41% to 42.5% for a single-detached dwelling.
• MV-04-26: 931 Thameside Dr. – increase lot coverage from 41% to 41.7% for a single-detached dwelling.
• MV-05-26: 428 Universal Rd. – reduce parking setback from interior lot line from 3 m to 1 m and from street line from 4.5 m to 1.49 m for an industrial building.
• Meeting to be held in person in Council Chambers on Feb 17, 2026.
• Minutes from January 12, 2026 meeting to be approved.

The Committee of Adjustment approved three minor variance applications: MV-03-26 for 845 Thameside Drive, MV-04-26 for 931 Thameside Drive, and MV-05-26 for 428 Universal Road. Each application was found to meet the four tests of the Planning Act and was carried without opposition. The meeting also adopted the January 12, 2026 minutes and adjourned at 6:12 p.m.

• Approved MV-03-26 for 845 Thameside Drive – increase lot coverage to 42.5% (Carried)
• Approved MV-04-26 for 931 Thameside Drive – increase lot coverage to 42% (Carried)
• Approved MV-05-26 for 428 Universal Road – reduce setbacks for industrial parking (Carried)
• Adopted January 12, 2026 Committee of Adjustment minutes (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:12 p.m. (Carried)

Public Planning Meeting

The Public Planning Meeting will review several planning applications, including an Official Plan Amendment and Zone Change for a 150‑unit, 22‑storey development at 760 Juliana Drive. Other items are a draft subdivision for institutional/recreational use at 1459 Devonshire Avenue, a zone change for townhouses at 125 Huron Street, a consent to sever a lot at 62 Frederick Street, and a revised Community Improvement Plan. No formal decisions will be taken at this meeting; the items are for discussion and staff recommendation.

• OP25-12-8; ZN8-25-10 – Official Plan Amendment & Zone Change for a high‑density 150‑unit, 22‑storey project at 760 Juliana Drive
• SB 25-06-8 – Draft Plan of Subdivision for five blocks of institutional/recreational use at 1459 Devonshire Avenue
• ZN 8-25-16 – Zone Change to Special Residential Zone 3 for three townhouses at 125 Huron Street
• B25-68-8 – Consent application to sever a lot for a semi‑detached dwelling at 62 Frederick Street
• Revised Woodstock Community Improvement Plan – recommendation for City Council endorsement

Council heard staff reports on several planning applications and a revised Community Improvement Plan. Staff recommended approval for each application, but the council took no action. The meeting adjourned without any approvals, denials, or items being tabled.

Woodstock Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Woodstock Accessibility Advisory Committee will meet to review minutes from January 14, 2026, and hear from a delegation regarding public works services. The meeting is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on February 11, 2026, at the 2nd Floor Boardroom of City Hall.

• Review minutes from January 14, 2026
• Public Works Supervisor to discuss accessibility services
• Sub-Committee Updates
• Accessibility Conferences

Council

Council will consider several items, including receiving the 2025 Annual Building Report, authorizing a cash‑in‑lieu parking agreement for 28 Finkle Street, awarding a $3,125,611.09 reconstruction contract for Nesbitt Crescent and Vanier Avenue, approving updates to flag policies and a by‑law to charge for city flags, and appointing a new member to the Downtown Woodstock BIA Board. A motion will also direct staff to prepare a report on illegal dumping in the city.

• Award reconstruction tender for Nesbitt Crescent and Vanier Avenue to Viewcon Construction Limited – $3,125,611.09 inclusive of HST
• Authorize cash‑in‑lieu parking agreement for ten parking spaces at 28 Finkle Street
• Approve updates to Council Policy AS011 – Strategic Asset Management Policy
• Approve amendment to flag policy GA012, repeal GA008, and draft by‑law to charge for city flags
• Approve appointment of Simon Mathias to the Downtown Woodstock BIA Board

The council adopted the minutes from the January 15 meeting. It approved a $3,125,611.09 contract with Viewcon Construction Limited to reconstruct Nesbitt Crescent and Vanier Avenue. The council authorized the mayor and clerk to sign agreements providing ten parking spaces at 28 Finkle Street and approved updates to the Strategic Asset Management Policy. It also amended flag policies, appointed a new member to the Downtown Woodstock BIA board, and directed staff to prepare a report on illegal dumping.

• Adopted Jan 15 minutes (Carried)
• Received 2025 Annual Building Report (information) (Carried)
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to sign agreements for ten parking spaces at 28 Finkle Street (Carried)
• Awarded $3,125,611.09 reconstruction contract to Viewcon Construction Limited (Carried)
• Approved updates to Strategic Asset Management Policy (Carried)
• Appointed Simon Mathias to Downtown Woodstock BIA Board of Management (Carried)
• Amended Flag Policy GA012, repealed GA008, and referred amendment to Municipal Code (Carried)
• Directed staff to prepare a report on illegal dumping in Woodstock (Carried)