Notice of Public Hearing: B-05-2026

In the matter of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 1, as amended, and, in the matter of an application for consent by:

Applicant: Ralph Roels
Application file number: B-05-2026
Location of Subject Property: 21700 Tecumseh Road (County Road 2) 

Purpose of Application

The purpose of the application is to sever a rural residential lot from the subject property (21700 Tecumseh Road) that will contain the existing dwelling and accessory structures. The existing dwelling is surplus to a farming operation. 

The proposed rural residential lot will have a lot frontage of approximately 34.5 metres, and an area of approximately 1,960 m2. The area of the retained farm parcel will be approximately 20.5 acres following the severance.

A map showing the location of the subject property and a sketch of the approximate lot to be severed is attached to this notice. Take notice that this application (file: B-05-2026) will be heard by the Committee of Adjustment on the date, time and place shown below:

• Date: May 20, 2026
• Time:  6:00 pm   
• Location: 419 Notre Dame St, Belle River (Town Hall – Council Chambers)

This will be a hybrid public meeting where both in person attendance and electronic attendance is supported. There will be opportunities to provide oral input electronically and in person. Providing written comments, prior to a decision being made, is strongly encouraged. 

During such a time any person who wishes to attend this Public Meeting electronically and /or speak at this meeting, you will need to register as a delegation for the meeting. Please provide your contact information (name, address, email and phone number) to Planning Services, via email to Ian Search, Planner, at isearch@lakeshore.ca or phone 519-728-1975, ext. 246, no later than the deadline of 24 hours prior to the date and time of the scheduled meeting. Attendees/Delegates will be contacted directly with registration details prior to the meeting.

Public Meeting

This is a Public Meeting called for the purpose of hearing evidence in support of or in opposition to the above-noted application for severance.

Further information on this application may be obtained by contacting the undersigned. If you have comments on this application, they may be sent to Ian Search by emailing isearch@lakeshore.ca or submitted in person by appointment. Your comments will then be conveyed to the Committee of Adjustment members for consideration at the meeting. Please note that comments received will be shared with the Applicant.

If a person or public body has the ability to appeal the decision of the Committee of Adjustment in respect of the proposed consent to the Ontario Land Tribunal but does not make written submissions to the Committee of Adjustment before it gives or refuses to give a provisional consent, the Tribunal may dismiss the appeal.

Notice of Decision

If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Committee of Adjustment in respect of the proposed consent, you must make a written request to the Committee of Adjustment by contacting Ian Search (Secretary Treasurer). Please see contact details below.

It is requested that this notice be posted by the owner of any land that contains seven or more residential units in a location that is visible to all of the residents.

Dated this 30th day of April 2026.
       
Ian William Search
Committee of Adjustment, Municipality of Lakeshore
419 Notre Dame Street, Belle River Ontario N8L 0P8
Telephone (519) 728-1975 ext. 246, isearch@lakeshore.ca

Attachments

• B 05 2026 Aerial Photo
• B 05 2026 Sketch