Notice of Public Hearing/Complete Application

File No.: MV-2026-001

Applicants: Darlene and Nelson Turcotte

Location of Property: 22 Peter Drive, Municipality of Greenstone, Ontario

Purpose of Meeting:

The Municipality of Greenstone has received an application for a Minor Variance that would allow the construction of an attached deck and screened three-season porch/sunroom as an addition to the existing cottage building at 22 Peter Drive. The Owners require the Authority of the Committee of Adjustment for minor variances from Zoning By-Law 23-77 as follows:

a) To permit a reduced front yard setback of 23.47 metres (77 feet), whereas the By-Law requires a minimum front yard setback (waterfront) of 30 metres; and
b) To permit a reduced setback of 24.38 metres (80 feet) from the highwater mark, whereas the By-Law requires a minimum setback from the highwater mark of 30 metres.

The subject property is the parcel at 22 Peter Drive, consisting of PIN 62423-0549 and PIN 62423-0068, in the Municipality of Greenstone, Ontario.

The subject property is zoned Waterfront Residential (RW) in the Municipality of Greenstone Zoning By-Law 23-77.

The Committee of Adjustment will consider the requested Minor Variance application (File No.: MV-2026-001) under Section 45 of the Planning Act, R.S.O.1990, c.P.13.

Committee of Adjustment Meeting Date:

Monday, March 23, 2026, 6:00 p.m.

Meeting Location:

Greenstone Municipal Administration Office in Council Chambers, 1800 Main Street in the Geraldton Ward at 6:00 p.m.

Oral Representation, Written Comments, and Decision Notification:

Any person may make oral representation in support or in opposition to the proposed application in-person at the meeting, or may make written representation in support of or in opposition to the proposed application in advance. Please file your written comments no later than 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 for inclusion on the Public Agenda. If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Municipality of Greenstone, you must make a written request to the attention of:

The Municipality of Greenstone
1800 Main Street, P.O. Box 70
Geraldton, ON P0T 1M0
E-mail: haley.garvie@greenstone.ca | Fax: 807-854-1947

Your comments on these matters are important. If you wish to provide comments, please write an email or provide written correspondence, prior to a decision being made.

Right to Appeal:

Please be advised that only the applicant, the Minister, or a specified person or public body (as defined in the Planning Act) will be allowed to appeal decisions related to this Minor Variance.
Dated at the Municipality of Greenstone this 27th day of February, 2026.

22 Peter Drive, PIN 62423-0549 and PIN 62423-0068, in the Municipality of Greenstone, Ontario.

Additional information relating to this matter is available for review at the Municipal Office during regular office hours or by calling 807-854-1100 ext. 2033.