Notice of Public Hearing for Minor Variance

Application No.: A04-2026
Owner: F. Charron

Take Notice that an application to the Committee of Adjustment has been submitted for a minor
variance to the Town of Cochrane Zoning By-law 968-2013, as amended, pursuant to Section 45 of
the Planning Act, c.P. 13, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, for lands municipally known as 1521
Concession 4 & 5 and legally described as PCL 3951 SEC LAG; PT LT 13 CON 5 GLACKMEYER
BEING PT 1, 6R6403; EXCEPT PT 2, 6R6601; PT LT 14 CON 5 GLACKMEYER, Town of Cochrane,
being Roll No. 563902000119800.

The purpose and effect of the application is to allow a reduced front yard setback and an increased
height for a proposed accessory building on the subject land. The primary use of the subject lands is
residential.
The variance is further described below:

1. To permit a reduced front yard setback of 4 metres (m) for the proposed accessory structure
on the subject property; whereas Section 4.5.2 3) c) of Zoning By-law 968-2013 outlines that
the minimum setback for all yards in the Agricultural (AG) Zone is 15 m; and

2. To permit an increase to the maximum height for an accessory structure to 6.12 m; whereas
Section 4.5.2.3.d)iii) of Zoning By-law 968-2013 outlines that the maximum building height for
accessory uses in the Agricultural (AG) zone is 6 m.

A location map is provided on the back of this Notice.

The Committee of Adjustment for the Town of Cochrane will consider this application on Wednesday,
June 10th, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., local time, at Town Hall, 171 Fourth Avenue, Cochrane, Ontario.

If you would like to participate in the public hearing, please email
elisabeth.vachon@cochraneontario.com or call 705-272-4361 ext. 239 by Monday, June 8th, 2026.Leave your name and phone number, as well as the application file number or address of the property you are calling about. Staff will return your call and provide participation options and details if you wish to participate electronically. Any person may make a submission in support of, in opposition to, or ask a question regarding the proposed Minor Variance. Written submissions are recommended
and can be made to the Secretary-Treasurer by email, regular post, or in-person at Town Hall, 171
Fourth Avenue, Cochrane, ON. Please ensure all written submissions include your name, address,
and the application number.

If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Committee of Adjustment in respect of the proposed
application, you must make a written request to the Town of Cochrane Committee of Adjustment by
email, regular post, or in-person at Town Hall.

If you do not participate in the hearing or request notification of the Committee’s decision, it may
proceed in your absence, and except as otherwise provided in the Planning Act, you will not be
entitled to any further notice of the proceedings.

Appeals: Only the applicant, the Minister, a specified person (being a utility and transportation
company), or a public body may appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT). If a specified person or
public body that files an appeal of a decision of the Committee of Adjustment in respect of the
proposed minor variance does not make written submissions to the Committee of Adjustment prior to
decision, the Ontario Land Tribunal may dismiss the appeal.

Additional information relating to the application is available for inspection during regular office hours
(8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) at Town Hall. Any questions regarding the application or requests for
additional information can be directed to Devon Prevost, Economic Development Officer, at
devon.prevost@cochraneontario.com or 705-272-4361 ext. 249.
Afin d’obtenir de l’information en français, veuillez communiquer au 705-272-4361 ext. 239.

Dated at the Town of Cochrane
This 29th day of May 2026
Elisabeth Vachon, Secretary-Treasurer
Committee of Adjustment
c/o The Corporation of the Town of Cochrane