The Brantford Record

Committee of Adjustment

January 14, 2026

What was decided (12 motions)

12 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT section 26.2.14 BE WAIVED in order to permit Greg Kempa to serve more than two consecutive one year terms as Chair.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Mike Bodnar
Carried
THAT minor variance application A01-2026 seeking relief from Section 3.1 Table 3.1.a.6 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a building height of 5.63 m for two (2) accessory structures in the rear yard, whereas a maximum of 4.5 m is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance are as follows: the proposed variance is in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the relief requested is considered minor in nature, and desirable for the appropriate development of the subject lands; and, THAT pursuant to 45(8) – (8.2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c.P.13, the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Decision: “Regard has been had for all written and oral submissions received from the public before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter, as discussed in Section 6.2 of Report No. 2026-23”.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Virginia Kershaw
Carried Unanimously
THAT minor variance application A55-2024 seeking relief from Section 6.8 Table 6.8.7 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a rear yard of 4 m for the proposed apartment building, whereas a minimum of 7.5 m is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A55-2024 seeking relief from Section 6.8 Table 6.8.9 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit an interior side yard of 1.2 m for the proposed apartment building, whereas a minimum of 5.5 m is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A55-2024 seeking relief from Section 5.1 Table 5.3.b.3 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit 0 visitor parking spaces for the proposed apartment building, whereas a minimum of 1 is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A55-2024 seeking relief from Section 5.8 Table 5.8.a.1 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a two-way driveway aisle of 5.6 m in width, whereas a minimum width of 6 m is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance are as follows: the proposed variance is in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the relief requested is considered minor in nature, and desirable for the appropriate development of the subject lands; and, THAT pursuant to 45(8) – (8.2) of the Planning Act , R.S.O 1990, c.P.13, the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Decision: “Regard has been had for all written and oral submissions received from the pub
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Virginia Kershaw
Carried
THAT consent application B01-2026 to create a long-term lease for a 0.6 ha portion of the lands municipally known as 30 Lynden Road, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2026-20; THAT the reasons for approval of B01-2026 are as follows: the proposed consent has regard for the matters under Section 51(24) of the Planning Act and Staff are satisfied that the proposed development is desirable and compatible with the surrounding area and will not result in adverse impacts on surrounding properties. The application is in conformity with the general intent and policies of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law; and, THAT pursuant to Sections 53(17) – (18.2) of the Planning Act , R.S.O 1990, c.P.13, the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Decision: “Regard has been had for all written and oral submissions received from the public before the decision w as made in relation to this planning matter, as discussed in Section 6.2 of Report No. 202 6 - 20 ”.
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Ashish Patel
Carried Unanimously
THAT minor variance application A35-2025 seeking relief from Section 10.3 Table 10.3.8 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit an interior side yard of 0 m for Parcels 1 and 2, whereas a minimum of 3 m is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A35-2025 seeking relief from Section 10.3 Table 10.3.11 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit landscaped open space of 7.8% for Parcel 1, whereas a minimum of 10% is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A35-2025 seeking relief from Section 5.20.b of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a 6.7 m wide two-way driveway access to loading spaces for Parcel 2, whereas a minimum width of 7 m is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance are as follows: the proposed variance is in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the relief requested is considered minor in nature, and desirable for the appropriate development of the subject lands; and, THAT consent application B22-2025 to sever a parcel of land from 444 Elgin Street, having a frontage of 61.96 m and a lot area of 5,700.3 m 2 , and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of 34.75 m and a lot area of 6,051.4 m 2 , BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2026-15; THAT consent application B23-2025 to sever a parcel of land from 444 Elgin Street, having a frontage of 34.66 m and a lot area of 2,854.4 m 2 , and to retain a p
Moved by Mike Bodnar, seconded by Mark Simpson
Carried Unanimously
THAT minor variance application A03-2026 seeking relief from Section 7.4 Table 7.4.1.2 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a minimum lot area of 242 m 2 , whereas a minimum of 270 m 2 is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance are as follows: the proposed variance is in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the relief requested is considered minor in nature, and desirable for the appropriate development of the subject lands; and, THAT consent application B03-2026 to sever a parcel of land from 249 Clarence Street, having a frontage of 19.2 m and a lot area of 242 m 2 , and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of 12.5 m and a lot area of 310 m 2 , BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Memo No. 2026-61; THAT the reasons for approval of B03-2026 are as follows: the proposed consent has regard for the matters under Section 51(24) of the Planning Act and Staff are satisfied that the proposed development is desirable and compatible with the surrounding area and will not result in adverse impacts on surrounding properties. The application is in conformity with the general intent and policies of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law; and, THAT pursuant to 45(8) – (8.2) and Sections 53(17) – (18.2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c.P.13, the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Decision: “Regard has been had for all written and oral submissio
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Ashish Patel
Carried Unanimously
THAT the minutes of the December 4, 2025 meeting of the Committee of Adjustment BE APPROVED.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Virginia Kershaw
Carried
A. THAT minor variance application A01-2026 seeking relief from Section 3.1 Table 3.1.a.6 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a building height of 5.63 m for two (2) accessory structures in the rear 3 yard, whereas a maximum of 4.5 m is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; B. THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance are as follows: the proposed variance is in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the relief requested is considered minor in nature, and desirable for the appropriate development of the subject lands; and, C. THAT pursuant to 45(8) – (8.2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c.P.13, the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Decision: “Regard has been had for all written and oral submissions received from the public before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter, as discussed in Section 6.2 of Report No. 2026-23”.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Virginia Kershaw
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT minor variance application A55-2024 seeking relief from Section 6.8 Table 6.8.7 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a rear yard of 4 m for the proposed apartment building, whereas a minimum of 7.5 m is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; B. THAT minor variance application A55-2024 seeking relief from Section 6.8 Table 6.8.9 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit an interior side yard of 1.2 m for the proposed apartment building, whereas a minimum of 5.5 m is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; 5 C. THAT minor variance application A55-2024 seeking relief from Section 5.1 Table 5.3.b.3 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit 0 visitor parking spaces for the proposed apartment building, whereas a minimum of 1 is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; D. THAT minor variance application A55-2024 seeking relief from Section 5.8 Table 5.8.a.1 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a two-way driveway aisle of 5.6 m in width, whereas a minimum width of 6 m is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; E. THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance are as follows: the proposed variance is in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the relief requested is considered minor in nature, and desirable for the appropriate development of the subject lands; and, F. THAT pursuant to 45(8) – (8.2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c.P.13, the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Decision: “Regard has been had for all written and oral submissions re
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Virginia Kershaw
Carried
A. THAT consent application B01-2026 to create a long-term lease for a 0.6 ha portion of the lands municipally known as 30 Lynden Road, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2026-20; B. THAT the reasons for approval of B01-2026 are as follows: the proposed consent has regard for the matters under Section 51(24) of the Planning Act and Staff are satisfied that the proposed development is desirable and compatible with the surrounding area and will not result in adverse impacts on surrounding properties. The application is in conformity with the general intent and policies of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law; and, C. THAT pursuant to Sections 53(17) – (18.2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c.P.13, the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Decision: “Regard has been had for all written and oral submissions received from the public before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter, as discussed in Section 6.2 of Report No. 2026-20”.
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Ashish Patel
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT minor variance application A35-2025 seeking relief from Section 10.3 Table 10.3.8 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit an interior side yard of 0 m for Parcels 1 and 2, whereas a minimum of 3 m is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; B. THAT minor variance application A35-2025 seeking relief from Section 10.3 Table 10.3.11 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit landscaped open space of 7.8% for Parcel 1, whereas a minimum of 10% is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; C. THAT minor variance application A35-2025 seeking relief from Section 5.20.b of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a 6.7 m wide two-way driveway access to loading spaces for Parcel 2, whereas a minimum width of 7 m is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; D. THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance are as follows: the proposed variance is in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the relief requested is considered minor in nature, and desirable for the appropriate development of the subject lands; and, E. THAT consent application B22-2025 to sever a parcel of land from 444 Elgin Street, having a frontage of 61.96 m and a lot area of 5,700.3 m2, and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of 34.75 m and a lot area of 6,051.4 m2, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2026-15; F. THAT consent application B23-2025 to sever a parcel of land from 444 Elgin Street, having a frontage of 34.66 m and a lot area of 2,854.4 m2, and t
Moved by Mike Bodnar, seconded by Mark Simpson
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT minor variance application A03-2026 seeking relief from Section 7.4 Table 7.4.1.2 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a minimum lot area of 242 m2, whereas a minimum of 270 m2 is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; B. THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance are as follows: the proposed variance is in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the relief requested is considered minor in nature, and desirable for the appropriate development of the subject lands; and, C. THAT consent application B03-2026 to sever a parcel of land from 249 Clarence Street, having a frontage of 19.2 m and a lot area of 242 m2, and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of 12.5 m and a lot area of 310 m2, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Memo No. 2026-61; D. THAT the reasons for approval of B03-2026 are as follows: the proposed consent has regard for the matters under Section 51(24) of the Planning Act and Staff are satisfied that the proposed development is desirable and compatible with the surrounding area and will not result in adverse impacts on surrounding properties. The application is in conformity with the general intent and policies of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law; and, E. THAT pursuant to 45(8) – (8.2) and Sections 53(17) – (18.2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c.P.13, the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Decision: “Regard has been had for all written and oral s
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Ashish Patel
Carried Unanimously

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