Committee of Adjustment
Comité de dérogation
DECISION MINOR VARIANCE
February 27, 2026
Panel:
2 - Suburban
File:
D08-02-25/A-00286
Application:
Minor Variance under section 45 of the Planning Act
Applicant:
Société Professionnelle Chiropratique Dr. François Charbonneau
Property Address:
2548 St-Joseph Boulevard
Ward:
2 - Orléans West-Innes
Legal Description
Part of Lots 5 and 6, s/s of St-Joseph Blvd., Registered Plan 10
Zoning
AM3
Zoning By-law:
2008-250
Heard:
February 17, 2026, in person and by videoconference
APPLICANT’S PROPOSAL AND PURPOSE OF THE APPLICATION
1The Applicant wants to convert the existing building from a medical facility into a restaurant (bakery), as shown on plans filed with the Committee.
REQUESTED
2The Applicant requests that the Committee authorize a minor variance from the Zoning By-law to permit a reduction in the number of parking spaces to 9, whereas the By-law requires 17 parking spaces.
3The Property is not the subject of any other current application under the Planning Act.
PUBLIC HEARING
Oral Submissions Summary
4Mohamed Saadouni, agent for the Applicant, provided a slide presentation, a copy of which is on file with the Secretary-Treasurer and available from the Committee Coordinator upon request.
5In response to the Panel’s question, Mr. Saadouni confirmed the bakery’s hours of operation would be 7 am to 8 pm, and that thirty seats would be provided indoors, with no outdoor seating.
6City Planner Dylan Geldart confirmed that the proposed bakery is designated as a restaurant under the current Zoning By-law due to the inclusion of seating, which requires a higher parking minimum. He also highlighted that the new Zoning By-law, which has not yet come into force, will not require any on-site parking for a restaurant. He further confirmed that there was on street parking on one side of St-Jean Street.
7Following the public hearing, the Committee reserved its decision.
DECISION AND REASONS OF THE COMMITTEE: APPLICATION GRANTED
Application Must Satisfy Statutory Four-Part Test
8The Committee has the power to authorize a minor variance from the provisions of the Zoning By-law if, in its opinion, the application meets all four requirements under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act. It requires consideration of whether the variances are minor, are desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land, building or structure, and whether the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law are maintained.
Evidence
9Evidence considered by the Committee included all oral submissions made at the hearing, as highlighted above, and the following written submissions held on file with the Secretary-Treasurer and available from the Committee Coordinator upon request:
Application and supporting documents, including a cover letter, plans, parcel abstract, tree information, correspondence with city planning, photo of the posted sign, and a sign posting declaration.
City Planning Report received February 11, 2026, with no concerns.
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority email dated February 10, 2026, with no objections.
Hydro Ottawa email dated February 13, 2026, with comments.
R. Behnk, resident, email dated February 6, 2026, in opposition.
C. Charie, resident, email dated February 9, 2026, in opposition.
Effect of Submissions on Decision
10The Committee considered all written and oral submissions relating to the application in making its decision and granted the application.
11Based on the evidence, the Committee is satisfied that the requested variance meets all four requirements under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act.
12The Committee notes that the City’s Planning Report raises “no concerns” regarding the application.
13The Committee also notes that no compelling evidence was presented that the variance would result in any unacceptable adverse impact on neighbouring properties.
14Considering the circumstances, the Committee finds that, because the proposal fits well in the area, the requested variance is, from a planning and public interest point of view, desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land, building or structure on the property, and relative to the neighbouring lands.
15The Committee also finds that the requested variance maintains the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan because the proposal respects the character of the neighbourhood.
16In addition, the Committee finds that the requested variance maintains the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law because the proposal represents orderly development that is compatible with the surrounding area.
17Moreover, the Committee finds that the requested variance is minor because it will not create any unacceptable adverse impact on abutting properties or the neighbourhood in general.
18THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT ORDERS that the application is granted and the variance to the Zoning By-law is authorized, subject to:
a) the relief applies to the use of the building as a restaurant/bakery; and,
b) provided the capacity of the restaurant/bakery is limited to a maximum of thirty seats.
"Fabian Poulin"
FABIAN POULIN
VICE-CHAIR
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JAY BALTZ
MEMBER
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GEORGE BARRETT
MEMBER
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HEATHER MACLEAN
MEMBER
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JULIANNE WRIGHT
MEMBER
I certify this is a true copy of the Decision of the Committee of Adjustment of the City of Ottawa, dated February 27, 2026 “Michel Bellemare” MICHEL BELLEMARE SECRETARY-TREASURER
NOTICE OF RIGHT TO APPEAL
To appeal this decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), a completed appeal form and the filing fee must be submitted via one of the below options and must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. on March 19, 2026.
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Please note only one of the above options needs to be completed. If your preferred method of appeal is not available at the time of filing, the appeal must be filed with one of the other two options.
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