The Brantford Record

Committee of Adjustment

December 4, 2025

What was decided (9 motions)

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

THAT consent application B19-2025 to sever a parcel of land from 131 Savannah Oaks Drive and 60 Zatonski Avenue, having a frontage of 156.8 m and a lot area of 18,107.63 m 2 , and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of 107.7 m and a lot area of 13,534.36 m 2 , BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2025-588; 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. 2025-588”.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
THAT consent application B20-2025 to sever a parcel of land from the rear portion of 6 Lyons Avenue (Lot 81), having a width of 10.5 m and a lot area of 195.47 m 2 , to be merged with lands severed from 6 Lyons (lot 82) through consent application B21-2025 to create a new residential lot, and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of 15.09 m and a lot area of 452.0 m 2 , BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2025-592; THAT consent application B21-2025 to sever a parcel of land from 6 Lyons Avenue (Lot 82), having a frontage on Lawrence Street of 10.5 m and a lot area of 133.66 m 2 , to be merged with lands severed from 6 Lyons Avenue (Lot 81) through consent application B20-2025 to create a new residential lot, and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage on Lyons Avenue of 12.7 m and a lot area of 381 m 2 , BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix B of Report No. 2025-592; 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,
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by mike Bodnar
Carried Unanimously
THAT minor variance application A33-2025 seeking relief from Section 3.1, Table 3.1.a.6.b of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a maximum height of 6.75 m for an accessory structure containing an additional dwelling unit, whereas 4.5 m is otherwise the permitted maximum height 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. 2025-590”.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Mike Bodnar
Carried Unanimously
THAT application A31-2025-requesting permission under Section 45(2)(a)(ii) of the Planning Act to permit the enlargement or extension of a legal non-conforming use, a Single Detached Dwelling, to facilitate the construction of an Accessory Structure containing an Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU), BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A31-2025 seeking relief from Section 3.1 Table 3.1.a.6 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a maximum building height of 4.8 m for the proposed Accessory Structure, whereas a maximum of 4.5 m is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A31-2025 seeking relief from Section 3.1.a.7 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a lot coverage of 12.3% for all accessory structures, whereas a maximum of 10% is otherwise permitted, BE APPROVED; THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance application are as follows: the proposed enlargement of the legal non-conforming use is considered desirable for the appropriate development and use of land and will not create undue adverse impacts on surrounding properties; the proposed minor 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
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by Mike Bodnar
Carried Unanimously
THAT the minutes of the November 5, 2025 meeting of the Committee of Adjustment BE APPROVED.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried
A. THAT consent application B19-2025 to sever a parcel of land from 131 Savannah Oaks Drive and 60 Zatonski Avenue, having a frontage of 156.8 m and a lot area of 18,107.63 m2, and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of 107.7 m and a lot area of 13,534.36 m2, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2025-588; 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. 2025-588”.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT consent application B20-2025 to sever a parcel of land from the rear portion of 6 Lyons Avenue (Lot 81), having a width of 10.5 m and a lot area of 195.47 m2, to be merged with lands severed from 6 Lyons (lot 82) through consent application B21-2025 to create a new residential lot, and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of 15.09 m and a lot area of 452.0 m2, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2025- 592; B. THAT consent application B21-2025 to sever a parcel of land from 6 Lyons Avenue (Lot 82), having a frontage on Lawrence Street of 4 10.5 m and a lot area of 133.66 m2, to be merged with lands severed from 6 Lyons Avenue (Lot 81) through consent application B20-2025 to create a new residential lot, and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage on Lyons Avenue of 12.7 m and a lot area of 381 m2, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix B of Report No. 2025-592; C. 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, D. THAT pursuant to Sections 53(17) – (18.2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c.P.13, the follo
Moved by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT minor variance application A33-2025 seeking relief from Section 3.1, Table 3.1.a.6.b of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a maximum height of 6.75 m for an accessory structure containing an additional dwelling unit, whereas 4.5 m is otherwise the permitted maximum height 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. 2025-590”.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Mike Bodnar
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT application A31-2025-requesting permission under Section 45(2)(a)(ii) of the Planning Act to permit the enlargement or extension of a legal non-conforming use, a Single Detached Dwelling, to facilitate the construction of an Accessory Structure containing an Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU), BE APPROVED; B. THAT minor variance application A31-2025 seeking relief from Section 3.1 Table 3.1.a.6 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a maximum building height of 4.8 m for the proposed Accessory Structure, whereas a maximum of 4.5 m is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; C. THAT minor variance application A31-2025 seeking relief from Section 3.1.a.7 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a lot coverage of 12.3% for all accessory structures, whereas a maximum of 10% is otherwise permitted, BE APPROVED; D. THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance application are as follows: the proposed enlargement of the legal non-conforming use is considered desirable for the appropriate development and use of land and will not create undue adverse impacts on surrounding properties; the proposed minor 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, E. 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 ha
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by Mike Bodnar
Carried Unanimously

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