An application for a Minor Variance has been received from Daniel Romanko and Monica Drenth for the property at 4 College St. and will be heard by the Committee of Adjustment for the City of St. Catharines on Wednesday, April 16,  2025, at 5 p.m. 

Application Location:

• 4 College St.
• CP 2 PT LOT 977
• North side of College Street, east of Yates Street

Minor Variance Application details (A-81/24)

Revised Application A-81/24 seeks relief from the City of St Catharines Zoning By-law 2013-283, as amended for the following variances to facilitate the proposed detached accessory dwelling unit:

1. A reduction of the minimum rear yard to a detached accessory dwelling unit from 1.2 metres to 0.6 metres.
2. A reduction of the minimum interior side yard (East) to the first floor of the detached accessory dwelling unit from 1.2 metres to 0.0 metres.
3. A reduction of the minimum interior side yard (East) to the portion of the detached accessory dwelling unit, above the ground floor, from 1.2 metres to 0.2 metres.
4. A reduction of the minimum distance between buildings and a detached accessory dwelling unit from 3.0 metres to 1.6 metres
5. An increase of the maximum height for an accessory structure from 6.0 metres to 7.1 metres to the peak of roof.
6. A reduction of the required parking space for an accessory dwelling unit from 0.5 to 0 parking spaces.
7. A reduction of the maximum encroachment of the eaves and gutters into the required yard from within 0.15 metres of the lot line to within 0 metres of the lot line.
8. To permit openings above 4.5m on a facade facing an interior lot line for an accessory structure located within the required yards for the principal building.

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Hearing Participation

• Please submit any comments in writing to the Secretary Treasurer by 4 p.m. on April 11, 2025, or you can appear in person and make a verbal presentation to the Committee. Please note, that all Committee of Adjustment Hearings will be held in-person in City Hall on the 3rd floor in Council Chambers. City Hall is located at 50 Church St., St. Catharines, Ont. (Please use the James Street entrance). 
• All Hearings will also be live-streamed and can be viewed online on the City of St. Catharines' YouTube account: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityStCatharines
• An appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) may be dismissed if no written, or verbal submission were made at time of the hearing before the Committee gives or refuses to give approval to an application. Pursuant to the More Homes Built Faster Act Appeals may be submitted by the Applicant, Minister or a specified person or public body that has an interest in the matter.

If you have questions, wish to submit comments, or request a copy of the Notice of Decision, please contact:

Elaine Munro, Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment

City Hall, P.O. Box 3012, 50 Church St., St. Catharines, ON L2R 7C2

905.688.5601 extension 1715

cofa@stcatharines.ca

For more information on how to participate or make a submission via mail, phone or email please visit our Committee of Adjustment Page.