The Brantford Record

Committee of Adjustment

September 3, 2025

What was decided (11 motions)

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

THAT minor variance application A22-2025 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1, Table 7.4.1.3 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a maximum lot coverage of 44.5%, whereas a maximum of 35% is otherwise permitted, BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A22-2025 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1, Table 7.4.1.5 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a minimum rear yard of 4.06 m, whereas a minimum of 7.5 m is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variances 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. 2025-464”
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by Mike Bodnar
Carried
THAT minor variance application A23-2025 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1, Table 7.4.1.7 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a minimum exterior side yard of 3.6 m, whereas 4.5 m is otherwise required, 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. 2025-441”.
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Ashish Patel
Carried Unanimously
THAT minor variance application A24-2025 seeking relief from Section 5.7.i to permit tandem parking spaces for a public storage warehouse up to a maximum of 50% of the required off-street parking spaces, whereas tandem parking would not otherwise be permitted, be APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A24-2025 seeking relief from Section 5.14.a to permit 0% electric vehicle charging stations for the purpose of a public storage warehouse containing ancillary office and ancillary retail spaces, whereas 1% would otherwise be required, be APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A24-2025 seeking relief from Section 5.21.b.ii of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit 1 Type A, and 2 Type B loading spaces for a public storage warehouse, whereas 3 Type A spaces would otherwise be required, BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A24-2025 seeking relief from Section 6.6.3.1 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a parking rate of 1 space per 400 m 2 of gross floor area for the purpose of a public storage warehouse containing ancillary office and ancillary retail spaces, whereas 4 spaces per 100 m 2 of gross floor area is otherwise required, 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, THA
Moved by Mike Bodnar, seconded by Ashish Patel
Carried Unanimously
THAT minor variance application A21-2025 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1 Table 7.4.1.2 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a minimum lot area of 453.7 m 2 , whereas 550 m 2 is otherwise required, 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 consent application B15-2025 to sever a parcel of land from 1 Lombard Street, having a frontage of 20.5 m and a lot area of 453.7 m 2 , and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of 22 m and a lot area of 555.2 m 2 , BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2025-442; 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 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 fo
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried
THAT minor variance application A16-2025 seeking relief from Section 3.24, Table 3.24.8. of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a canopy projection that is 1.9 m from a lot line, whereas a canopy projection that is no closer than 3 m to a lot line is otherwise permitted, BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A16-2025 seeking relief from Section 5.16, Table 5.16.2. of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit 1 loading space, whereas 2 loading spaces are otherwise required, BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A16-2025 seeking relief from Section 5.20.b of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a two-way access aisle of 6 m, whereas 7 m is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A16-2025 seeking relief from Section 6.8, Table 6.8.6. of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a minimum front yard setback of 2.3 m, whereas 3 m is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A16-2025 seeking relief from Section 6.8, Table 6.8.12. of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a minimum landscape open space of 16%, whereas 30% m is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variances 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 fo
Moved by Mike Bodnar, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
THAT the minutes of the August 6, 2025 meeting of the Committee of Adjustment BE APPROVED.
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by Ashish Patel
Carried
A. THAT minor variance application A22-2025 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1, Table 7.4.1.3 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a maximum lot coverage of 44.5%, whereas a maximum of 35% is otherwise permitted, BE APPROVED; B. THAT minor variance application A22-2025 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1, Table 7.4.1.5 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a minimum rear yard of 4.06 m, whereas a minimum of 7.5 m is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; C. THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variances 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, D. 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. 2025-464”
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by Mike Bodnar
Carried
A. THAT minor variance application A23-2025 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1, Table 7.4.1.7 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a minimum exterior side yard of 3.6 m, whereas 4.5 m is otherwise required, 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. 2025-441”. 4
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Ashish Patel
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT minor variance application A24-2025 seeking relief from Section 5.7.i to permit tandem parking spaces for a public storage warehouse up to a maximum of 50% of the required off-street parking spaces, whereas tandem parking would not otherwise be permitted, be APPROVED; B. THAT minor variance application A24-2025 seeking relief from Section 5.14.a to permit 0% electric vehicle charging stations for the purpose of a public storage warehouse containing ancillary office and ancillary retail spaces, whereas 1% would otherwise be required, be APPROVED; C. THAT minor variance application A24-2025 seeking relief from Section 5.21.b.ii of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit 1 Type A, and 5 2 Type B loading spaces for a public storage warehouse, whereas 3 Type A spaces would otherwise be required, BE APPROVED; D. THAT minor variance application A24-2025 seeking relief from Section 6.6.3.1 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a parking rate of 1 space per 400 m2 of gross floor area for the purpose of a public storage warehouse containing ancillary office and ancillary retail spaces, whereas 4 spaces per 100 m2 of gross floor area is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; E. 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
Moved by Mike Bodnar, seconded by Ashish Patel
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT minor variance application A21-2025 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1 Table 7.4.1.2 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a 7 minimum lot area of 453.7 m2, whereas 550 m2 is otherwise required, 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 consent application B15-2025 to sever a parcel of land from 1 Lombard Street, having a frontage of 20.5 m and a lot area of 453.7 m2, and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of 22 m and a lot area of 555.2 m2, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2025-442; D. 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, 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 b
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried
A. THAT minor variance application A16-2025 seeking relief from Section 3.24, Table 3.24.8. of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a canopy projection that is 1.9 m from a lot line, whereas a canopy projection that is no closer than 3 m to a lot line is otherwise permitted, BE APPROVED; B. THAT minor variance application A16-2025 seeking relief from Section 5.16, Table 5.16.2. of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit 1 loading space, whereas 2 loading spaces are otherwise required, BE APPROVED; C. THAT minor variance application A16-2025 seeking relief from Section 5.20.b of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a two-way access aisle of 6 m, whereas 7 m is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; D. THAT minor variance application A16-2025 seeking relief from Section 6.8, Table 6.8.6. of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a minimum front yard setback of 2.3 m, whereas 3 m is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; 9 E. THAT minor variance application A16-2025 seeking relief from Section 6.8, Table 6.8.12. of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a minimum landscape open space of 16%, whereas 30% m is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; F. THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variances 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, G. THAT pursuant to 45(8) – (8.2) of the Planning Act, R.S
Moved by Mike Bodnar, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously

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