Cochrane sets Oct. 8 hearing on variance to allow 76.03 m frontage at 1141 Concession 2&3
The Town of Cochrane’s Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 171 Fourth Avenue, to consider Minor Variance Application A04-2025 for 1141 Concession 2&3. The application seeks to permit a minimum lot frontage of 76.03 metres instead of the 90 metres required by Zoning By-law 968-2013, according to a town notice dated Sept. 23.
The notice states the variance is tied to consent application B2025-11 to create a new lot from the property. The purpose and effect of the application is to recognize a deficient lot frontage proposed through the consent process, according to the notice. The notice adds that any person may make a submission in support of, in opposition to, or ask a question about the proposal. Those wishing to participate electronically should arrange this by Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, the notice says.
The property is municipally known as 1141 Concession 2&3 and legally described as Part Lot 17, Concession 3, Glackmeyer Township, in Cochrane. The owner is listed as M. Johnson, according to the notice.
Section 4.5.2 3) b) of Zoning By-law 968-2013 requires a minimum lot frontage of 90 metres.
According to the notice, the severed lands would consist of approximately 38.85 hectares with about 76.03 metres of frontage onto Concession 2&3. The retained lands would be about 20.64 hectares with approximately 371.99 metres of frontage onto Concession 2&3. Both the severed and retained parcels exceed the minimum lot depth requirement of Zoning By-law 968-2013.
Written submissions are recommended and can be made to the Secretary-Treasurer by email, regular post or in person at Town Hall, according to the notice. The notice states submissions should include the sender’s name, address and the application number.
Anyone who wishes to be notified of the Committee’s decision must make a written request to the Committee of Adjustment, according to the notice. If a person does not participate in the hearing or request notification, the Committee may proceed in their absence and, except as otherwise provided in the Planning Act, no further notice will be provided, the notice states.
Appeals are limited to the applicant, the Minister, a specified person (utility or transportation company), or a public body, the notice states. The notice adds that the Ontario Land Tribunal may dismiss an appeal by a specified person or public body if they did not make written submissions to the Committee of Adjustment before it gives, or refuses to give, a provisional consent.
Additional information about the application is available for inspection at Town Hall during regular office hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), according to the notice.