A request was made for Council to establish zone standards for a Single Detached Dwelling associated with an existing Agricultural Use at 544 Foxtrap Access Road, an unserviced lot. The Agriculture (AG) Zone allows Council to set standards for such developments. The proposed development has been approved by the Land Development Advisory Authority under the Provincial Department of Fisheries, Forestry, and Agriculture. The proposed zone standards include:

• Lot Area: 2.3 hectares
• Lot Frontage: 62.13 meters
• Building Line: 75.5 meters
• Building Height: 6 meters
• Side Yards: 9.5 meters & 26 meters
• Rear Yard: 269 meters

Decision: 8 approved, Councillor Davis rejected.

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A request was made to approve a Crown Land Grant for the property at 2830 Trans-Canada Highway. The Provincial Department of Fisheries, Forestry, and Agriculture has referred an application to transfer ownership from a Crown Land Lease to a Grant for this 4.10-hectare parcel zoned Mineral Working (MW). The area is currently used for an office, garage, and storage.

Decision: Approved unanimously.

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A request has been made to approve a 34 square meter expansion to the existing Single Detached Dwelling at 1005 Thorburn Road, located within the Broad Cove Watershed in the Town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s. According to Section 104 (4)(b) of the City of St. John’s Act, Council can approve extensions to existing dwellings if necessary to provide adequate living space, provided the extension does not exceed half the cubic content of the original dwelling. The proposed 34m² expansion complies with this requirement.

A request was made for the servicing of a private development within the Floodplain Buffer at 145 Aberdeen Avenue. During the review of Stage 1 as-builts, it was noted that stormwater channeling was done in the Floodplain Buffer, which is classified as servicing for a private development. Under Sections 4.10(4) and (5) of the Development Regulations, Council may permit such servicing within the buffer. Before Council’s consideration, the application was referred to the Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel, who had no concerns with the work.

Decision: Approved unanimously.

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A request was made for the approval of new public works and infrastructure within the Floodplain and Floodplain Buffer at 275 Southside Road. The proposed stormwater infrastructure aims to address existing flooding issues by redirecting overland drainage from undersized sewers into new sewers, discharging into the Waterford River. Under Sections 4.10(4) and (5) of the Development Regulations, Council may approve public works within the Floodplain and Buffer. The application was referred to the Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel, who had no concerns with the proposal.

Decision: Approved unanimously.

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A request was made to relieve one parking space requirement for a second subsidiary dwelling unit at 13 Lady Anderson Street. The applicant is proposing a single detached dwelling with two subsidiary dwelling units and two parking spaces, but seeks relief for one space. The applicant's rationale is that there is an additional stacked parking space on-site, and tenants can coordinate parking use. Additionally, there is a bus route nearby on both Great Eastern Avenue and Petite Forte Drive. As per Section 8.12 of the Development Regulations, a Parking Report is typically required, but Council may accept a staff report instead, which is presented in this Decision Note.

Decision: Approved unanimously.

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A request was made to relieve one parking space requirement for a second subsidiary dwelling unit at 50 Torbay Road. The applicant is proposing two parking spaces but seeks relief for one. The rationale provided is that there is an additional stacked parking space on-site, and the property’s walkability to nearby stores and its location on a major bus route may attract tenants without vehicles. According to Section 8.12 of the Development Regulations, a Parking Report is typically required, but Council may accept a staff report instead, as presented in this case.

Decision: Approved unanimously.

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A request was made to relieve one parking space requirement for a second subsidiary dwelling unit at 15 Lady Anderson Avenue. The applicant is proposing two parking spaces but seeks relief for one. The rationale for the relief includes the provision of an additional stacked parking space on-site and the possibility for tenants to coordinate parking use. The property is also within walking distance of bus routes on Great Eastern Avenue and Petite Forte Drive. As per Section 8.12 of the Development Regulations, a Parking Report is usually required, but Council may accept a staff report, as presented in this case.

Decision: Approved unanimously.

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A Discretionary Use application was submitted for a Home Occupation bakery at 10 Crambrae Street. The bakery will occupy about 8.4m² and operate Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with online orders delivered by the operator or a service. There will be no on-site sales, and off-street parking is available. The property is zoned Residential 1 (R1). Four submissions were received, two in support and two opposed. Concerns were raised about the potential negative impact of another bakery, increased commercial traffic, rodent activity, and preserving the residential character of the area. However, the business is limited in size and intensity, with no retail onsite, to help maintain the neighborhood’s residential feel. Complaints regarding rodents can be addressed through 311.

Decision: Approved unanimously.

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A Change of Non-Conforming Use application was submitted for 38 Golf Avenue to convert a Convenience Store into a Bakery. The bakery will occupy 98m² on the main floor and operate Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., with retail hours from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Wednesday to Saturday. The property is zoned Residential 2 (R2). The parking requirement for the bakery will be determined by Council, with three parking spaces currently provided onsite (one for the dwelling unit and two for the business), plus available on-street parking. Ten submissions in support of the application were received.

Decision: Approved unanimously.

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A Discretionary Use application was submitted for 58 Golf Avenue for a Home Occupation dog grooming business. The business will occupy 29m² and operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with services by appointment only and one client at a time. Off-street parking is available, and the property is zoned Residential 2 (R2). Six submissions were received — five in favor and one expressing concerns about parking, appropriate zoning, and potential future changes to operating hours. Home occupations are limited in size and intensity to maintain the residential character of the neighborhood. Any future change to hours would require a new application, public notification, and Council approval. On-street parking is available in the area.

Decision: Approved unanimously.

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A Discretionary Use application was submitted for 9 Bradbury Place for a pet grooming salon. The business will occupy 139m² and operate Monday to Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with services by appointment only and up to two pets at a time. Off-street parking is available, and the property is zoned Residential 3 (R3). No submissions were received regarding the application.

Decision: Approved unanimously.

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A Discretionary Use application was submitted by Black Tulle Boutique Ltd. for 31 Peet Street to operate a retail business. The shop will occupy 56m² and operate seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Onsite parking is available, and the property is zoned Industrial Commercial (IC). No submissions were received regarding the application.

Decision: Approved unanimously. Councillor Ridgeley abstained due to a conflict of interest.

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