The Pickering Record

Committee of Adjustment

February 11, 2026

What was decided (8 motions)

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

That the agenda for the Wednesday, February 11, 2026 hearing be adopted.
Moved by Omar Ha-Redeye, seconded by Rick Van Andel
Carried Unanimously
That the amended minutes of the 1st hearing of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, January 14, 2026 be adopted.
Moved by Rick Van Andel, seconded by Omar Ha-Redeye
Carried Unanimously
That application MV 10/26 by N. Balachandra, 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 proposed detached dwelling, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant’s submitted plans (refer to Attachments 2 & 3 contained in the staff report to the Committee of Adjustment, dated February 11, 2026).
Moved by Denise Rundle, seconded by Omar Ha-Redeye
Carried Unanimously
That application MV 08/26 by M. Simpatico & I. Segura, 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 addition and attached garage, as generally sited and outlined in the applicant’s submitted plans (refer to Attachments 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 contained in the staff report to the Committee of Adjustment, dated February 11, 2026).
Moved by Denise Rundle, seconded by Rick Van Andel
Carried Unanimously
That application MV 11/26 by N. Senior, 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 Unit 304, as generally cited and outlined on the applicant’s submitted plans (refer to Attachment 2 contained in the staff report to the Committee of Adjustment, dated February 11, 2026). 2. That the group home is occupied by no more than 2 persons (children/youth) as defined by the license obtained for the property by Synergy Link Homes exclusive of staff.
Moved by Sakshi Sood Joshi, seconded by Rick Van Andel
Carried
That application MV 12/26 by S. Perkins, 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 proposed development, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant’s submitted plans (refer to Attachments 2, 3 & 4 contained in the staff report to the Committee of Adjustment, dated February 11, 2026).
Moved by Omar Ha-Redeye, seconded by Rick Van Andel
Carried Unanimously
That application LD 01/26 by L. & H. Park, be
Moved by Rick Van Andel, seconded by Sakshi Sood Joshi
Tabled
That the 2nd hearing of the 2026 Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 7:49 pm.
Moved by Rick Van Andel, seconded by Omar Ha-Redeye
Carried Unanimously

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