POSTED ON December 3, 2025
Application for Minor Variance
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended – Sections 45(5) & 45(6)
Take Notice that an application has been received from Anthony & Laurie Patasius for a minor variance from Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 03-57, pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended.
Location: 21 Woodland Heights Drive, Adjala-Tosorontio.
Proposal: The property is zoned Estate Residential (ER). A minor variance is required to permit a detached accessory dwelling unit, whereas Section 17.3 of Zoning By-law 03-57 only permits accessory dwelling units within the principal dwelling. The Applicants are proposing to convert the existing detached garage, with 28.4 sq. m (305.7 sq. ft) addition at the west end, into an accessory dwelling unit with a total gross floor area of 97.1 sq. m (1,045 sq. ft). The unit would include one bedroom, a kitchen/dining area, living room, bathroom, utility room, and sunroom, and would be serviced by the existing drilled well and a proposed smaller septic system.
Take Notice that the Committee of Adjustment will hold a Hybrid Public Hearing on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. If you would like to participate virtually, make comments through letters, faxes, emails, voice messages or video clips or be notified of the Committee’s Decision regarding this application, please contact the Planning Department.
This meeting will be live streamed by the municipality through our iCompass Portal.
A copy of this Notice has been circulated to all assessed property owners within 60 metres of the subject property as per the requirements of the Planning Act. The attached Location Map identifies the general location of the subject lands, and the Site Plan illustrates the proposed Minor Variance.
You are entitled to attend the Public Hearing and express your views regarding this application. You may attend in person, or you may be represented by an agent or legal counsel. Additional information regarding the application is available for review at the Municipal Office (7855 Sideroad 30, Alliston ON L9R 1V1) during regular business hours.
