Notice of Public Meeting: A-26-2026

Summary of Application

• Applicant: Michael Priestyeski
• Application File Number: A-26-2026
• Location of Subject Property: 609 George Kennedy Way  
• Purpose of Application: Minor Variance

The applicant is proposing the development of a new outdoor swimming pool in their rear yard and is seeking the following reliefs from the Lakeshore Zoning By-law for the development:

• For the concrete pool deck to be a minimum of 0.96 metres from the east side lot line, whereas a minimum setback of 1.5 metres is required;
• For a retaining wall surrounding the concrete pool deck to be a minimum of 0.66 metres from the east side lot line, whereas a minimum setback of 1.5 metres is required;

The applicant is also proposing to utilize an existing shed in the southeast corner of the rear yard for the storage of pool equipment, and is applying to legalize the location of the existing shed:

• For the shed to be a minimum of 0.91 metres from the side and rear lot lines, whereas a minimum setback of 1.5 metres is required;
• For the roof overhang of the shed to be a minimum of 0.45 metres from the east side lot line, whereas a minimum setback of 0.5 metres is required.

An aerial photo of the subject property and a drawing of the proposed development are attached to this notice.

Take notice that this application (File: A-26-2026) will be heard by the Committee of Adjustment on the date, time and place shown below:

• Date and Time: October 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
• Location: Town Hall – Council Chambers, 419 Notre Dame Street, Belle River

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. Any written comments are requested to be sent to Ian Search (contact information below).

During such a time any person who wishes to attend this Public Meeting electronically and/or speak at this meeting, it is requested that you register for the meeting. Please provide your contact information (name, address, email and phone number) to Community Planning, 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.

Those who have registered will be contacted directly with registration details prior to the meeting. 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.

Public Hearing

You are entitled to attend this public hearing to express your views about this application or to be represented by counsel for that purpose. If you are aware of any person interested in or affected by this application who has not received a copy of this notice, please inform them of this hearing. Anyone who does not wish to attend the hearing but wishes to provide written comments on the application may email Ian Search, Planner I, at isearch@lakeshore.ca.

Failure to Attend Hearing

If you do not attend the hearing, it may proceed in your absence, including possible amendments to the original request. Except as otherwise provided in the Planning Act, you will not be entitled to further notice in the proceedings.

Notice of Decision

If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Municipality of Lakeshore Committee of Adjustment regarding this application, you must submit a written request to the Committee of Adjustment. Please contact Ian Search using the information below.

Dated: October 1, 2026

Contact Information

Ian Search, Planner I
Committee of Adjustment, Municipality of Lakeshore
419 Notre Dame Street
Belle River, Ontario N8L 0P8
Phone: 519-728-1975, extension 246
Email: isearch@lakeshore.ca