The Brantford Record

Committee of Adjustment

July 2, 2025

What was decided (9 motions)

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

THAT minor variance application A13-2025 seeking relief from Section 2.12.b of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a 0.4 m extension to the existing legal non-conforming single detached dwelling, whereas no enlargement of legal non-conforming uses is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance application are as follows: 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. 2025-329”.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
THAT consent application B09-2025 to sever a parcel of land from 51-53 Pearl Street, having a frontage of 12.1 m and a lot area of 448 m 2 , and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of 12.0 m and a lot area of 448 m 2 , BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2025-330; 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. 2025-330”.
Moved by Mike Bodnar, seconded by Ashish Patel
Carried Unanimously
THAT minor variance application A14-2025 seeking relief from Section 2.12b of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a further front yard encroachment of 1.118m, as well as to permit a one space parking reduction BE APPROVED; THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance application are as follows: the application is desirable for the appropriate development and use of the land, and the application does not result in undue adverse impacts on surrounding properties; 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. 2025-314”.
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
THAT consent application B07-2025 to sever a parcel of land from 7-9 Marlborough Street, having a frontage of 9.474 m and a lot area of 301.65 m 2 , and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of 9.474 m and a lot area of 341.69 m 2 , BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2025-340; 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 124-2024; 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. 2025-340”. THAT the following BE ADDED as a condition of consent: That all existing buildings and structures located on the severed parcel are demolished or otherwise removed to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Mike Bodnar
Carried Unanimously
THAT the minutes of the June 4, 2025 meeting of the Committee of Adjustment BE APPROVED.
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Mark Simpson
Carried
A. THAT minor variance application A13-2025 seeking relief from Section 2.12.b of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a 0.4 m extension to the existing legal non-conforming single detached dwelling, whereas no enlargement of legal non-conforming uses is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; B. THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance application are as follows: 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. 2025-329”.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT consent application B09-2025 to sever a parcel of land from 51-53 Pearl Street, having a frontage of 12.1 m and a lot area of 448 m2, and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of 12.0 m and a lot area of 448 m2, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2025-330; 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. 2025-330”.
Moved by Mike Bodnar, seconded by Ashish Patel
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT minor variance application A14-2025 seeking relief from Section 2.12b of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a further front yard encroachment of 1.118m, as well as to permit a one space parking reduction BE APPROVED; B. THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance application are as follows: the application is desirable for the appropriate development and use of the land, and the application does not result in undue adverse impacts on surrounding properties; 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. 2025-314”.
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT consent application B07-2025 to sever a parcel of land from 7-9 Marlborough Street, having a frontage of 9.474 m and a lot area of 301.65 m2, and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of 9.474 m and a lot area of 341.69 m2, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2025-340; 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 124-2024; 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 6 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. 2025-340”. D. THAT the following BE ADDED as a condition of consent: That all existing buildings and structures located on the severed parcel are demolished or otherwise removed to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Mike Bodnar
Carried Unanimously

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