By Claude & Parth on 2026-07-21, City: Kingston, View Transcript
The Committee of Adjustment considered several minor variance and consent applications, including proposals at 9 Cataraqui Street, 102 Fraser Street, 271 and 275 Helen Street, 76 Gore Street, 2193 Unity Road, 61 Livingston Avenue, and 22 Marley Street. Discussion in the notes focused on a requested road widening at 9 Cataraqui Street, a self-storage expansion at 102 Fraser Street, and lot boundary re-establishment and related variances for 271 and 275 Helen Street. The recorded decisions in the notes show the listed applications were approved unanimously.
9 Cataraqui Street — two-unit dwelling and road widening condition: The application (File D13026-2026) seeks permission to build an expanded two-unit dwelling on the approximate footprint of the previous dwelling. During discussion, staff said, "our development engineering group identified that we're deficient in the road right of way in that location. And so they've asked to take a three metre widening off the front of the" property.
102 Fraser Street — self-storage expansion: The application (File D13032-2026) proposes expanding an existing self-storage facility from about 1,320 square metres to 2,880 square metres within the existing building. Applicant representative Chris Pertado said the change would make "more efficient use of the property," "consolidate the exterior signage," establish "consistent operating hours for a single business," and "reduce overall vehicle trips, noise, odor concerns, and outdoor storage compared to the existing auto repair and warehouse uses."
271 and 275 Helen Street — severance and variances: Applications D1012-2026 and D13030-2026 sought to separate two properties that had merged in June 2022 and approve related setback and landscaped open space variances. Staff told the committee, "So no development is proposed at this time. This application is just, uh, recognise or reestablish the previous boundaries of the original lots located at 271 and 275 Helden Street." A public speaker, Samuel, asked: "If the setbacks are changed, does that mean a possible height. Could be changed too for a new building."
76 Gore Street — third-storey dormer expansion: The application (File D13029-2026) sought a minor variance to expand a rear third-storey dormer. The notes state the proposal had already received heritage approval and reference a similar variance approved for the attached house about three years earlier.
61 Livingston Avenue and 22 Marley Street — residential variances: The committee approved an application at 61 Livingston Avenue for a two-storey rear addition and an application at 22 Marley Street (File D13031-2026) to reduce the front setback from 5.9 metres to 4.1 metres. The notes indicate no public comments were recorded for either item.
The notes identify the following committee members or councillors as present: