Township of Laurentian Valley Committee of Adjustment
Notice of Public Hearing
to Consider an Application for Minor Variance
Take notice that that that the Committee of Adjustment of the Corporation of the Township of Laurentian Valley will hold a Public Hearing at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday November 24th, 2026, to consider several applications for proposed Minor Variances to Comprehensive Zoning By-Law Number 08-04-391, as amended, of the Township of Laurentian Valley related to certain lots or blocks, identified specifically below within Subdivision 47T23007 known as River Pointe Subdivision Phase 1 (TMM). The applications have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 45 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. The public hearing for each of the applications will be held at the Township Municipal Office at 460 Witt Road, and there will also opportunities provided to watch the hearing on YouTube.
It is noted that while this notice is being issued as a joint notice for all three files, they are separate files and decisions will be made separately on each file.
Purpose, Effect and Location of Applications for Minor Variance
Application File No.s MV 2026 01; MV2026 02 and MV2026 03
Applications for Minor Variance have been filed on behalf of the property owners TMM Pembroke Inc. the purpose of which are to seek relief from the Parking Requirements as set out in General Provisions Section 3.24.1(d)(ii) for certain semi-detached residential properties zoned Residential Three-Exception Seven (R3-E7), to permit parking in the front yard where the style of construction is such that there is no garage and the laneway is not in front of a side yard due to the compact layout of the lots. Parking spaces for a semi-detached dwelling are currently only permitted in the front yard in a Residential zone where the parking space is on a driveway that is in front of a garage, carport or side yard.
The effect of the minor variance is to provide relief from Section 3.24.1(d)(ii) and allow parking in the front yard in front of the units on a properly constructed driveway for the semi-detached dwellings specifically on the following properties: MV2026 01 (Lot 1 on Plan 49M-130 being 1 & 3 Ludovica Ave); MV2026 02 (Lot 2 on Plan 49M-130 being 5 & 7 Ludovica Ave); and MV2026 03 (Lot 5 on Plan 49M-130 being 25A, 25B, 27A & 27B Ludovica Ave).
The location of the subject properties with River Pointe Subdivision Phase 1 (TMM) are as follows: MV2026 01 (Lot 1 on Plan 49M-130 being 1 & 3 Ludovica Ave); MV2026 02 (Lot 2 on Plan 49M-130 being 5 & 7 Ludovica Ave); and MV2026 03 (Lot 5 on Plan 49M-130 being 25A, 25B, 27A & 27B Ludovica Ave), all within Part Lot 23, Concession 2, geographic Township of Pembroke, FAL, in the Township of Laurentian Valley, as shown on the attached Key Maps.
Any person may participate in the public hearing and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed variance. Please note that members of the public are no longer entitled to appeal decisions of the Committee of Adjustment only specified persons per the Planning Act and therefore, it is important to provide any comments prior to a decision being made. It is noted that while this notice is being issued as a joint notice for all four files, they are separate files and decisions will be made separately on each file, therefore if your comments only pertain to one file, please ensure you reference that specific application.
Please note, you may also participate in the public hearing electronically by contacting Lori Dennis, Deputy Clerk or Angela Siebarth, Planning Technician/Assistant Secretary-Treasurer of Committee of Adjustment at the Township office at 613-735-6291 requesting information on how to access the November 24, 2026, Committee of Adjustment Hearing.
If you are receiving this notice because you are the owner of property in the area of the amendment that contains seven or more residential units, you must also post this notice in a location that is visible to all of the residents of your property.
It should also be noted that as one of the purposes of the Planning Act is to provide for planning processes that are open, accessible, timely and efficient. Accordingly, all written submissions, documents, correspondence, e-mails or other communications (including your name and address) form part of the public record and will be disclosed/made available by the Township to such persons as the Township deems appropriate, including anyone requesting such information. In providing any such information, you shall be deemed to have consented to its use and disclosure as part of the planning process.
Additional information relating to the proposed variance is available by contacting the Township Office during regular office hours (from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Questions regarding the minor variance application should be directed to Angela Siebarth, Planning Technician/Assistant Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment.
DATED at the Township of Laurentian Valley this 13th day of November, 2026.
Lauree J. Armstrong
Lauree J. Armstrong, MCIP, RPP, Township Planner/Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment, Township of Laurentian Valley
460 Witt Road, Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5; Phone: 613-735-6291; Fax: 613-735-5820












