The Brantford Record

Committee of Adjustment

June 4, 2025

What was decided (7 motions)

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

THAT minor variance application A09-2025 seeking relief from Section 5.19 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a loading space in the front yard, whereas it is otherwise not permitted, BE APPROVED THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance application are as follows: the proposed variance application 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 5 .2 of Report No. 202 5 - 284 ”.
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by Mark Simpson
Carried Unanimously
THAT consent application B06-2025 to sever a parcel of land from 31-33 Ivanhoe Road, having a lot frontage of 11.1 m and a lot area of 413.2 m 2 , and to retain a parcel of land having a lot frontage of 9.5 m and a lot area of 361.7 m 2 , BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2025-287; THAT the reasons for approval of the consent application 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 was made in relation to this planning matter, as discussed in Section 5.2 of Report No. 2025-287”.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Mike Bodnar
Carried Unanimously
THAT minor variance application A11-2025 seeking relief from Section 3.24 Table 3.24 Provision 5 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a maximum projection of 1.2 m that is 0 m from a lot line, whereas a maximum projection of 1.2 m provided the projection is no closer than 0.6 m to a lot line is otherwise required, BE REFUSED; THAT the reasons for the refusal of the minor variance application are as follows: the proposed variance application is not in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law and the Official Plan, the relief requested is not considered minor in nature, and the variance is not desirable for the appropriate development and use of the land, building or structure; 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 5.2 of Report No. 2025-288”.
Moved by Mike Bodnar, seconded by Virginia Kershaw
Carried Unanimously
THAT the minutes of the May 7, 2025 meeting of the Committee of Adjustment BE APPROVED.
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried
A. THAT minor variance application A09-2025 seeking relief from Section 5.19 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a loading space in the front yard, whereas it is otherwise not permitted, BE APPROVED B. THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance application are as follows: the proposed variance application 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 5.2 of Report No. 2025-284”.
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by Mark Simpson
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT consent application B06-2025 to sever a parcel of land from 31-33 Ivanhoe Road, having a lot frontage of 11.1 m and a lot area of 413.2 m2, and to retain a parcel of land having a lot frontage of 9.5 m and a lot area of 361.7 m2, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2025-287; B. THAT the reasons for approval of the consent application 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 5.2 of Report No. 2025-287”.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Mike Bodnar
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT minor variance application A11-2025 seeking relief from Section 3.24 Table 3.24 Provision 5 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a maximum projection of 1.2 m that is 0 m from a lot line, 5 whereas a maximum projection of 1.2 m provided the projection is no closer than 0.6 m to a lot line is otherwise required, BE REFUSED; B. THAT the reasons for the refusal of the minor variance application are as follows: the proposed variance application is not in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law and the Official Plan, the relief requested is not considered minor in nature, and the variance is not desirable for the appropriate development and use of the land, building or structure; 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 5.2 of Report No. 2025-288”.
Moved by Mike Bodnar, seconded by Virginia Kershaw
Carried Unanimously

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