The Pickering Record

Committee of Adjustment

December 10, 2025

What was decided (15 motions)

14 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the agenda for the Wednesday, December 10, 2025 hearing be adopted.
Moved by Sakshi Sood Joshi, seconded by Rick Van Andel
Carried Unanimously
Committee of Adjustment Hearing Minutes December 10, 2025 That the minutes of the 11th hearing of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, November 12, 2025 be adopted.
Moved by Omar Ha-Redeye, seconded by Rick Van Andel
Carried Unanimously
That application MV 59/25 by Pickering Valley Developments Limited, be Approved on the grounds that the requested variance is minor in nature, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By law, subject to the following condition: 1. That this variance applies only to the proposed residential condominium tower, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant’s submitted plans (refer to Attachments 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 attached to the staff report to the Committee of Adjustment dated December 10, 2025).
Moved by Rick Van Andel, seconded by Omar Ha-Redeye
Carried Unanimously
That application MV 60/25 by J. Vrtik, be Approved on the grounds that the requested variances are minor in nature, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By law, subject to the following condition: 1. That these variances apply only to the existing deck, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant’s submitted plans (refer to Attachments 2, 3 & 4 attached to the staff report to the Committee of Adjustment, dated December 10, 2025).
Moved by Denise Rundle, seconded by Sakshi Sood Joshi
Carried Unanimously
That application MV 61/25 by Z. Mahmood, be Approved on the grounds that the requested variance is minor in nature, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By law, subject to the following condition: 1. That this variance applies only to the driveway, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant’s submitted plans (refer to Attachment 2 attached to the staff report to the Committee of Adjustment, dated December 10, 2025).
Moved by Omar Ha-Redeye, seconded by Rick Van Andel
Carried Unanimously
That application MV 62/25 by R. Sansanwal, be Approved on the grounds that the requested variance is minor in nature, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By law, subject to the following condition: 1. That this variance applies only to the rear deck, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant’s submitted plans (refer to Attachment 2 attached to the staff report to the Committee of Adjustment, dated December 10, 2025).
Moved by Omar Ha-Redeye, seconded by Denise Rundle
Carried Unanimously
That, based on the recommendations in the staff report citing prevalent concerns regarding privacy and the impact on the surrounding neighbourhood, application MV 63/25 by S. & D. Farmer, be Refused on the grounds that the requested variances are not in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law. Voters Yes No Abstain Conflict Absent Sakshi Sood Joshi X Omar Ha-Redeye X Denise Rundle X Rick Van Andel X Sean Wiley X Results 3 2 0 0 0
Moved by Sakshi Sood Joshi, seconded by Denise Rundle
Carried
That application MV 64/25 by Z. Valli, be Approved on the grounds that the requested variance is minor in nature, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By law, subject to the following conditions: 1. That this variance applies only to the balcony, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant’s submitted plans (refer to Attachments 2 & 3 attached to the staff report to the Committee of Adjustment, dated December 10, 2025). 2. That Attachment 3 be revised to clearly show the means of access from the main wall to the approved balcony.
Moved by Denise Rundle, seconded by Omar Ha-Redeye
Carried Unanimously
That application MV 65/25 by A. Pettitt, be Approved on the grounds that the requested variance is minor in nature, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By law, subject to the following condition: 1. That this variance applies only to the proposed carport, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant’s submitted plans (refer to Attachments 2, 3 & 4 attached to the staff report to the Committee of Adjustment, dated December 10, 2025).
Moved by Rick Van Andel, seconded by Omar Ha-Redeye
Carried Unanimously
That application MV 66/25 by M. Hossain, be Approved on the grounds that the requested variance is minor in nature, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By law, subject to the following condition: 1. That this variance applies only to the proposed driveway, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant’s submitted site plan (refer to Attachment 2 attached to the staff report to the Committee of Adjustment, dated December 10, 2025).
Moved by Omar Ha-Redeye, seconded by Rick Van Andel
Carried Unanimously
That the 2026 Hearing Schedule be adopted for the 2026 term.
Moved by Rick Van Andel, seconded by Omar Ha-Redeye
Carried Unanimously
That Omar Ha-Redeye be appointed as Vice-Chairperson for the 2026 term.
Moved by Denise Rundle, seconded by Sean Wiley
Carried Unanimously
That the 12th hearing of the 2025 Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 8:07 pm.
Moved by Rick Van Andel, seconded by Sakshi Sood Joshi
Carried Unanimously
That application MV 63/25 by S. & D. Farmer, be Approved on the grounds that the requested variances are minor in nature, desirable for the appropriate development Committee of Adjustment Hearing Minutes December 10, 2025 of the land, and in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By law, subject to the following condition: 1. That this variance applies only to the rear yard, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant’s submitted plans (refer to Attachments 2, 3 & 4 attached to the staff report to the Committee of Adjustment, dated December 10, 2025).
Moved by Rick Van Andel
Lost
That Sean Wiley be appointed as Chairperson for the 2026 term.
Moved by Denise Rundle
Carried Unanimously

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