An application for a Minor Variance has been received from Colin Ryrie for the property at 71 Beech Street and will be heard by the Committee of Adjustment for the City of St. Catharines on Wednesday, June 18,  2025, at 5 p.m. 

Application Location:

• 71 Beech Street
• North side of Beech Street and west of York Street
• PLAN 57 LOT 22 PT LOT 21 RP 30R4687 PARTS 2 AND 3

Minor Variance Application details (A-28/25)

Application A-28/25 seeks relief from the City of St. Catharines Zoning By-law No. 2013-283, as amended, for the following variances to facilitate the expansion of the front porch and the installation of a rear covered patio attached to the existing garage:

1. A reduction in the minimum setback from the front lot line for a platform structure with a height above grade of more than 0.6 m and less than 1.2m from 3m to 2.13m.
2. A reduction in the minimum interior side yard setback for an accessory structure (existing garage) with a height of 4.5m or less from 0.6m to 0.46m.
3. An increase in maximum permitted lot coverage for an accessory building or structure from10% to 14.15%.

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Hearing Participation

• Please submit any comments in writing to the Secretary Treasurer by 4 p.m. on June 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 Street, St. Catharines, Ontario (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:

Rosa Risi, Assisant Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment

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

905-688-5601 x1652

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.