Notice of Public Meeting for Committee of Adjustment Minor Variance Application A182026WL
The Township of West Lincoln Committee of Adjustment will hold a Public Meeting regarding a Minor Variance application pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended.
Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Council Chambers, Township Administration, 318 Canborough Street, Smithville
File Number: A18/2026WL
Purpose and effect
This Application has been submitted for the lands municipally known as 1660 Caistor Center Road. The purpose of this Application is to recognize a condition of consent (B022026WL) for a deficient lot size in an Agricultural (A) zone. The variance sought under this submission:
- To recognize a deficient lot size of 19.9 hectares whereas 40 hectares is required in an Agricultural (A) Zone.
The effect of this variance, if granted, is to facilitate the continuation of agricultural production on the retained lands and future development on the severed lands zoned for low density residential (R1A) and service commercial (C3) uses.
How to participate
Any person may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed minor variance application. If you are unable to attend the public meeting, please submit a written submission to the Secretary-Treasurer prior to the meeting. Such written submissions shall be available for inspection by any interested party. If you do not make a written submission requesting notification of the Committee’s decision or attend the meeting, you will not be entitled to receive any further notification of the proceedings. A request for deferment of the meeting must be made before the Committee, and an alternate meeting date, if any, will be at the discretion of the Committee.
The Applicant(s) or their agent/representative shall attend this meeting, or the application may not be dealt with. Failure of the applicant(s) or their agent/representative to appear at the public meeting may also result in the automatic dismissal of the application. If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Township of West Lincoln Committee of Adjustment in respect of the proposed minor variance, you must make a written request to the Secretary-Treasurer. This will also entitle you to be advised of a possible Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) hearing. No one other than the Applicant, the Municipality, certain public bodies, and the Minister are able to appeal minor variance decisions.
For more information
Please contact Acting Secretary-Treasurer for review of information on the application materials at Township Administration, located 318 Canborough Street, Smithville.
Jeni Fisher, Acting Secretary-Treasurer to the Committee of Adjustment