The Brantford Record

Committee of Adjustment

April 8, 2026

What was decided (11 motions)

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

THAT consent application B07-2026 to sever a parcel of land from 96 and 96A Wood Street, having a frontage of 15 m and a lot area of 333.09 m 2 , and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of 15.48 m and a lot area of 342.59 m 2 , BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2026-179; THAT the reasons for approval of B07-2026 are as follows: the proposed consent application 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. 2026-179”.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
THAT minor variance application A05-2026 seeking relief from Section 478.14.5 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code Chapter 478 to permit a third sign face, on the existing billboard, that is not clearly visible from all streets in which the lot has frontage, whereas visibility from all fronting streets is required BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A05-2026 seeking relief from Section 478.14.11 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code Chapter 478 to permit three (3) side by side billboard signs whereas a maximum of two side by side billboard signs is otherwise the permitted maximum BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A05-2026 seeking relief from Schedule A Section 1 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code Chapter 478 to permit a billboard sign on a lot zoned Intensification Corridor (IC) on the west side of King George Road (between Tollgate Road and Somerset Road), whereas billboard signs are only to be permitted on a lot zoned General Commercial (C8) BE APPROVED; THAT the above noted approvals be conditional upon the City of Brantford Municipal Code Chapter 478 being updated to limit this location to three (3) side by side billboard signs to a maximum combined area of 84 m 2 of which the third face , being the west face (visible from Somerset Rd), shall only be operational from 7am to 10pm, shall have a reduced brightness of 4 , 000 Nits, and shall have an extended dwell time of 10 seconds ; THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance applic
Moved by Mike Bodnar, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried
THAT minor variance application A10-2026 seeking relief from Section 5.3, Table 5.3.b.3 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a minimum parking rate of .99 space per unit plus 0.10 space per unit for visitors for an apartment dwelling or a dwelling unit in a mixed-use building, whereas 1 space per unit plus 0.15 space per unit for visitors is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A10-2026 seeking relief from Section 5.16.a of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit 0 loading spaces for an apartment building or the residential component of a mixed-use building, whereas a minimum of one loading space is otherwise required BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A10-2024 seeking relief from Section 6.8 Table 6.8.5 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a ground floor height of 3.6 metres whereas 4.5 metres is otherwise required BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A10-2024 seeking relief from Section 6.8 Table 6.8.12 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit landscaped open space of 23% whereas 30% 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) (for variances only) of the Planning Act , R.S.O 1990, c.P.13, the f
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried
THAT consent application B02-2026 to sever a parcel of land having a lot area of approximately 3,500 m 2 from 409 Mount Pleasant Road and to convey it to 389 Mount Pleasant Rd, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2026-56; THAT the reasons for approval of B02-2026 are as follows: the proposed consent application 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 6.2 of Report No. 2026-56”.
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by Virginia Kershaw
Carried Unanimously
THAT all persons holding the position of Committee of Adjustment Coordinator, BE APPOINTED as Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment.
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried
THAT the minutes of the March 4, 2026 Committee of Adjustment meeting BE APPROVED
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried
A. THAT consent application B07-2026 to sever a parcel of land from 96 and 96A Wood Street, having a frontage of 15 m and a lot area of 333.09 m2, and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of 15.48 m and a lot area of 342.59 m2, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2026-179; B. THAT the reasons for approval of B07-2026 are as follows: the proposed consent application 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. 2026-179”.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT minor variance application A05-2026 seeking relief from Section 478.14.5 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code Chapter 478 to permit a third sign face, on the existing billboard, that is not clearly visible from all streets in which the lot has frontage, whereas visibility from all fronting streets is required BE APPROVED; B. THAT minor variance application A05-2026 seeking relief from Section 478.14.11 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code Chapter 478 to permit three (3) side by side billboard signs whereas a maximum of two side by side billboard signs is otherwise the permitted maximum BE APPROVED; C. THAT minor variance application A05-2026 seeking relief from Schedule A Section 1 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code Chapter 478 to permit a billboard sign on a lot zoned Intensification Corridor (IC) on the west side of King George Road (between Tollgate Road and Somerset Road), whereas billboard signs are only to be permitted on a lot zoned General Commercial (C8) BE APPROVED; 4 D. THAT the above noted approvals be conditional upon the City of Brantford Municipal Code Chapter 478 being updated to limit this location to three (3) side by side billboard signs to a maximum combined area of 84 m2 of which the third face, being the west face (visible from Somerset Rd), shall only be operational from 7am to 10pm, shall have a reduced brightness of 4,000 Nits, and shall have an extended dwell time of 10 seconds; E. THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor var
Moved by Mike Bodnar, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried
A. THAT minor variance application A10-2026 seeking relief from Section 5.3, Table 5.3.b.3 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a minimum parking rate of .99 space per unit plus 0.10 space per unit for visitors for an apartment dwelling or a dwelling unit in a mixed- use building, whereas 1 space per unit plus 0.15 space per unit for visitors is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; B. THAT minor variance application A10-2026 seeking relief from Section 5.16.a of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit 0 loading spaces for an apartment building or the residential component of a mixed-use building, whereas a minimum of one loading space is otherwise required BE APPROVED; C. THAT minor variance application A10-2024 seeking relief from Section 6.8 Table 6.8.5 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a ground floor height of 3.6 metres whereas 4.5 metres is otherwise required BE APPROVED; D. THAT minor variance application A10-2024 seeking relief from Section 6.8 Table 6.8.12 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit landscaped open space of 23% whereas 30% 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 lands; and, 7 F. THAT pursuant to 45(8) – (8.2) (for variances only) of the Planning Act, R.S.O
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried
8 A. THAT consent application B02-2026 to sever a parcel of land having a lot area of approximately 3,500 m2 from 409 Mount Pleasant Road and to convey it to 389 Mount Pleasant Rd, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2026-56; B. THAT the reasons for approval of B02-2026 are as follows: the proposed consent application 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 6.2 of Report No. 2026-56”.
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by Virginia Kershaw
Carried Unanimously
THAT all persons holding the position of Committee of Adjustment Coordinator, BE APPOINTED as Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment. 9
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried

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