Committee of Adjustment

A. THAT Application A01/2022 requesting relief from the City of Brantford Zoning Bylaw 160-90 to permit a minimum Gross Floor Area of 47 m2 for a converted dwelling, whereas a minimum Gross Floor Area of 55 m 2 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 subject land; and C. THAT pursuant to Section 56(8) – (8.2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c.P.13, the following statement SHALLE 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. 2022-46.” Recorded vote on Item 3.1: YES: Krystyna Brooks, Lee Rynar, Virginia Kershaw, Gregory Kempa, Michael Bodnar, Dan Namisniak – 6 NO: None – 0 Item 3.1

A. THAT Application B01/2022 to sever a parcel of land from the north portion of the lands municipally addressed as 111 Grand Street, having a lot area of 857.32 m 2 and retain a parcel of land having a lot area of 1045.74 m 2, BE APPROVED subject to the conditions attached as Appendix A to Report 2022-49; 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. The application is in conformity with the general intent of the policies of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law 160-90, specifically, Section 9.3 (g – i) of the Official Plan respecting consent applications with the City of Brantford and is consistent with the policies for the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and Provincial Policy Statement; and C. THAT pursuant to Section 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 6.2 of the Report No. 2022-49.” Recorded vote on Item 3.2: YES: Krystyna Brooks, Lee Rynar, Virginia Kershaw, Gregory Kempa, Michael Bodnar, Dan Namisniak – 6 NO: None – 0 Item 3.2

A. THAT application B25/2021 to sever a parcel of land from the south side of the lands municipally addressed as 349 West Street, having a lot area of 459 m² and to retain a parcel of land having a lot area of 548 m², BE REFUSED; and 5 B. THAT the reason(s) for refusal are as follows: Does not have regard for the matters under Section 51 (24) of the Planning Act, and does not meet the policies of the Official Plan; and C. THAT application A42/2021 seeking relief from Zoning By-law 160-90 for the lands municipally known as 349 West Street, BE REFUSED for the following variances : o Sections 7.6.2.1.2.1 to permit a lot width of 8.3 m for a single detached dwelling for the severed lot, whereas 9.0 m is required; o Sections 7.6.2.1.2.4 to permit a lot width of 8.3 m for a converted dwelling for the severed lot, whereas 9.0 m is required; o Section 6.18.3.9 to permit a minimum of 37% landscaping open space for the retained lot, whereas 50% is required; and, o Section 6.18.3.3 to permit two (2) parking spaces in a front yard for the retained lot, whereas one (1) is permitted. D. That the reason(s) for refusal of the minor variances are as follows: The proposed variances are not in keeping with the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law 160-90, the relief requested is not considered minor in nature and is not 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, t