The Brantford Record

Committee of Adjustment

November 3, 2021

What was decided (7 motions)

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

A. THAT Application A38/2021 requesting relief from Section 7.8.2.1.8.2 of Zoning By- law 160-90 to permit a converted dwelling with a minimum Gross Floor Area of 30.0 m2/unit, whereas 55.0 m2/unit is required, BE APPROVED; and B. THAT the reason(s) for approval are as follows: the proposed variance is in keeping with the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the relief requested is considered minor in nature and is desirable for the appropriate development and use of the land; and C. THAT pursuant to Section 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. 2021-687.” Recorded vote on Item 3.1: YES: Krystyna Brooks, Tara Gaskin, Virginia Kershaw, Gregory Kempa, Michael Bodnar, Dan Namisniak – 6 NO: None – 0 Item 3.1
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Greg Kempa
Carried
A. THAT application B23/2021 to sever a parcel of land from the west side of the lands municipally addressed as 106 Oak Street, having a lot area of 222 m² and to retain a parcel of land having a lot area of 370 m², BE APPROVED subject to the conditions attached as Appendix A to Report 2021-680; and, B. THAT the reason(s) for approval are as follows: having regard for the matter under Section 51(24) of the Planning Act, Staff is satisfied that the proposed consent application is desirable and compatible with the surrounding area and will not result in adverse impacts on the surrounding properties. The application is in conformity with the general intent of the policies of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law 160-90, and is consistent with the policies of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and Provincial Policy Statement; and, C. THAT application A40/2021 seeking relief from Zoning By-law 160-90 for the lands municipally known as 106 Oak Street, BE APPROVED for the following variances: B23/2021 Severed Lot o Section 7.8.2.1.1.1 to permit a lot area of 222 m² for the severed lot, whereas 270 m² is required; and 4 o Section 7.8.2.1.6 to permit a reduced rear yard of 3.75 m whereas 7.5 m is required, conditional upon a minimum 6.5 m interior side yard being maintained. B23/2021 Retained Lot o Section 7.8.2.1.6 to permit a reduced rear yard of 0.4 m for the existing building only whereas 7.5 m is required; and o Section 7.8.2.1.5 to permit a reduced front yard of 1 m
Moved by Michael Bodnar, seconded by Greg Kempa
Carried
A. THAT application B24/2021 to sever a parcel of land from the east side of the lands municipally addressed as 106 Oak Street, having a lot area of 184 m² and to retain a parcel of land having a lot area of 184 m², BE APPROVED,; and, B. THAT the reason(s) for approval are as follows: has regard for the matters under Section 51 (24) of the Planning Act, and meet the policies of the Official Plan; and, 5 C. THAT application A41/2021 seeking relief from Zoning By-law 160-90 for the lands municipally known as 106 Oak Street, BE APPROVED for the following variances : B24/2021Severed Lot o Section 7.8.2.1.1.1 to permit a lot area of 184 m² for the severed lot, whereas 270 m² is required; o Section 7.8.2.1.6 to permit a reduced rear yard of 6.67 m whereas 7.5 m is required; and o Section 7.8.2.1.5 to permit a reduced front yard of 1 m whereas 6 m or the established front building line, whichever is lesser, is required. B24/2021 Retained Lot o Section 7.8.2.1.1.1 to permit a lot area of 184 m² for the retained lot, whereas 270 m² is required; and, D. That the reason(s) for approval of the minor variances are as follows: The proposed variances are in keeping with the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law 160-90, the relief requested is considered minor in nature and is desirable for the appropriate development and use of the subject land; and, E. THAT pursuant to Section 45(8) – (8.2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c. P.13, the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Greg Kempa
Carried
A. THAT Application A39/2021 to permit a ‘Specialty Grocery Store’ as a similar or like use to a ‘Meat Store’, ‘Fresh Produce Outlet’, and ‘Bakery’ in Zoning By-law 160-90, pursuant to Section 45(2)b of the Planning Act, BE APPROVED; and, B. THAT the reason(s) for approval are as follows: the proposed variance under Sections 45(2) of the Planning Act is considered appropriate for the subject lands and will not result in adverse impacts on the surrounding properties. The application is in conformity with the general intent of the policies of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law 160-90; and, C. THAT pursuant to Section 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. 2021-688.” Recorded vote on Item 3.3: YES: Krystyna Brooks, Tara Gaskin, Virginia Kershaw, Gregory Kempa, Michael Bodnar, Dan Namisniak – 6 NO: None – 0 Item 3.3
Moved by Krystyna Brooks, seconded by Greg Kempa
Carried
A. THAT Sean House BE REMOVED as Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment; and B. THAT Alexandra Mathers BE APPOINTED as Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment; and C. THAT Sarah Hague BE APPOINTED as Deputy Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment, to fulfill all duties of the Secretary-Treasurer in their absence.
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Michael Bodnar
Carried
THAT the following minutes BE APPROVED: 6.1.1 Committee of Adjustment - October 6, 2021
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Greg Kempa
Carried
THAT the following dates BE APPROVED for the Committee of Adjustment in 2022: January 12, 2022 February 3, 2022 March 2, 2022 April 6, 2022 May 4, 2022 July 6, 2022 8 August 3, 2022 September 7, 2022 October 5, 2022 November 2, 2022 December 7, 2022
Moved by Michael Bodnar, seconded by Krystyna Brooks
Carried

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