Woodstock meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Woodstock committee approves Dundas St. commercial variance; council agenda includes pool tender, housing

The Woodstock Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance on Aug. 10 that allows construction of three commercial buildings at 1222 Dundas Street. The decision, which carried without opposition, is the only formal decision from recent meetings; the City Council's Aug. 13 agenda includes a $1.9 million pool tender and a 43-unit housing development, but no decisions have been made yet.

Committee of Adjustment

The committee approved Application MV-21-26 by Urban Cliff Developments Inc. and Cliff Zaluski for 1222 Dundas Street. The variance grants relief from parking area setback requirements to permit the commercial project. The motion carried with no opposition. The committee also adopted the July 6, 2026 meeting minutes and adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

Public Planning Meeting

A public planning meeting was held Aug. 10 to discuss two planning applications. No decisions were made; the items were discussed only. Planning staff recommended approval for both:

• OP 26-07-8 and ZN 8-26-06 (Viara Holdings Inc.)
• ZN 8-26-18 (Woodstock and District Developmental Services)

The meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.

Council Agenda (Aug. 13)

The City Council met Aug. 13, but minutes have not yet been published. The agenda included several items that were to be considered or voted on:

• A 43-unit residential development at 565038 Karn Road and 432 Mill Street (OP 26-07-8, ZN 8-26-06)
• A temporary residential use for 18 months at 212 Bysham Park Drive (ZN 8-26-18)
• A tender award of $1,900,000 to Trigon Construction Management for the Southside Aquatics Centre addition and renovation, plus a $274,000 budget increase for that project
• The sale of 406 Woodall Way to either Lancashire Developments Ltd. or Whitelaw Machinery
• Renaming Karn Road to Bower Hill Road
• A 6-month extension for Chugh Global Enterprises
• Reports on illegal dumping and climate action

No outcomes from this meeting are available yet.

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Woodstock committee approves Dundas St commercial project; council to weigh housing, pool tender

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance for a commercial development at 1222 Dundas Street, allowing construction of three commercial buildings. The motion carried with no opposition. The committee also adopted minutes from its July 6 meeting and adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment (Aug. 10)

Application MV-21-26 by Urban Cliff Developments Inc. and Cliff Zaluski received relief from parking area setback requirements for the Dundas Street project. The variance was approved unanimously. No other business was conducted beyond adopting the previous meeting's minutes.

Public Planning Meeting (Aug. 10)

City Council held a public planning meeting to discuss two applications but took no action. Planning staff recommended approval for both:

• OP 26-07-8 and ZN 8-26-06 (Viara Holdings Inc.) – an Official Plan Amendment and Zone Change
• ZN 8-26-18 (Woodstock and District Developmental Services) – a Zone Change

No opposition was voiced. The meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m. Decisions on these items are expected at a future council meeting.

Council agenda (Aug. 13) – decisions pending

Council met on Aug. 13, but minutes have not yet been published. The agenda included several significant items:

• A 43-unit residential development at 565038 Karn Road and 432 Mill Street (OP 26-07-8, ZN 8-26-06)
• A temporary residential use for 18 months at 212 Bysham Park Drive (ZN 8-26-18)
• A $1,900,000 tender award to Trigon Construction Management for the Southside Aquatics Centre addition and renovation, plus a $274,000 budget increase for that project
• The sale of city-owned industrial land at 406 Woodall Way to either Lancashire Developments Ltd. or Whitelaw Machinery
• Renaming Karn Road to Bower Hill Road
• A 6-month extension for Chugh Global Enterprises
• Reports on illegal dumping and climate action

These items were listed on the agenda; outcomes are not yet available.

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No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days. Residents should check the city's website for any newly posted agendas or notices.

Woodstock Council approves industrial rezonings, $1.17M stormwater contract, and $66,500 in community grants

Woodstock City Council approved three industrial rezonings, awarded more than $1.68 million in infrastructure contracts, and distributed $66,500 in community grants at its July 9 meeting — the most consequential decisions in the past two weeks of local government activity.

Council: July 9

Council approved three zone change applications to rezone municipal and county lands for industrial development:

• County of Oxford lands at Oxford Road/Towerline Road were rezoned to Special General Industrial Zone.
• 376 Universal Road was rezoned from M3-1 to M3-51 industrial zone.
• Council supported an Official Plan amendment and approved in principle a zone change for 850 Juliana Drive to Traditional Industrial Zone.

Council awarded several capital and maintenance contracts:

• $1,174,194.30 to Murray Mills Excavating & Trucking for C-12 stormwater facility sediment removal.
• $422,846.00 to Culliton Inc. for Woodstock Library rooftop unit replacement.
• $88,995.41 to A.P. Hurley Construction for City Hall sanitary sewer repair.

Council also approved a $50,000 allocation from the Capital Projects reserve for traffic calming line markings and signage, authorized new on-street parking on Drew Street, and approved physician recruitment loan guidelines.

A total of $66,500 in Community and Social Well-Being Reserve funds was allocated to the Children's Aid Society, Full Circle Breakfast Hub, and United Way Oxford.

All motions were carried.

Committee of Adjustment: July 6

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance application from Karn Road Land Development Corporation for properties at 347 and 349 Kading Crescent. The decision allows an increase in the maximum permitted lot coverage from 50% to 52% to facilitate construction of six townhouse dwelling units on Block 123, Plan 41M-401. The motion was moved by Glen Yearsley and seconded by Jim Reid.

The committee also approved minutes from its June 15, 2026, regular meeting, moved by Glen Yearsley and seconded by Matthew Roberts.

Public Planning Meeting: July 6

City Council held a public planning meeting to discuss three development applications: a zone change for County of Oxford, a zone change for City of Woodstock, and an Official Plan amendment and zone change for 1001295663 Ontario Inc. No votes or decisions were taken on any item. The meeting was informational and adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

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Woodstock Council approves industrial rezonings, $1.17M stormwater contract, and community grants

Woodstock City Council approved a series of industrial rezonings, infrastructure contracts, and community grants at its July 9 meeting, while the Committee of Adjustment cleared a lot coverage variance for a Kading Crescent townhouse project earlier in the week.

Council approves three industrial rezonings

Council approved three zone change applications to rezone municipal and county lands for industrial development:

• County of Oxford lands at Oxford Road/Towerline Rd were rezoned to Special General Industrial Zone.
• 376 Universal Road was rezoned from M3-1 to M3-51 industrial zone.
• Council supported an Official Plan amendment and approved in principle a zone change for 850 Juliana Drive to Traditional Industrial Zone.

All motions were carried.

Infrastructure contracts awarded

Council awarded several capital and maintenance contracts:

• **$1,174,194.30** to Murray Mills Excavating & Trucking for the C-12 stormwater facility sediment removal project.
• **$422,846.00** to Culliton Inc. for Woodstock Library rooftop unit replacement.
• **$88,995.41** to A.P. Hurley Construction for City Hall sanitary sewer repair.

Council also approved a $50,000 allocation from the Capital Projects reserve for traffic calming line markings and signage.

Community grants and other decisions

Council allocated $66,500 in Community and Social Well-Being Reserve funds to three organizations: the Children's Aid Society, Full Circle Breakfast Hub, and United Way Oxford.

Additional decisions included authorizing new on-street parking on Drew Street and approving physician recruitment loan guidelines.

Committee of Adjustment approves Kading Crescent variance

On July 6, the Committee of Adjustment approved Application MV-20-26 by Karn Road Land Development Corporation, granting relief from Section 8.3.55.2.1 to increase the maximum permitted lot coverage from 50% to 52% for Block 123, Units 347 and 349 Kading Crescent. The variance facilitates construction of six townhouse dwelling units on Plan 41M-401. The motion was moved by Glen Yearsley and seconded by Jim Reid.

The committee also approved minutes from its June 15, 2026 regular meeting, moved by Glen Yearsley and seconded by Matthew Roberts.

Public planning meeting held; no decisions

Also on July 6, City Council held a public planning meeting to discuss three development applications: a zone change for County of Oxford, a zone change for City of Woodstock, and an Official Plan amendment and zone change for 1001295663 Ontario Inc. No votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational only and adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

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