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Committee of Adjustment
April 7, 2021
What was decided (5 motions)
5 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
A. THAT Application A13/2021 seeking relief from Section 6.32.3 of Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit an Accessory Dwelling Unit located at or above grade larger than 50% of the Gross Floor Area (G.F.A.) for the principal dwelling 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 Sections 6.2 of Report No. 2021- 198
Moved by Gregory Kempa, seconded by Michael Bodnar
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT Application A14/2021 seeking relief to permit a minimum lot area of 270 m2 for a converted dwelling, whereas 360 m2 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 160-90, 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: 4 “Regard has been had for all written and oral submissions received from the public before the decisions was made in relation to this planning matter as discussed in Section 6.2 of Report No. 2021- 302.”
Moved by Krystyna Brookes, seconded by Virginia Kershaw
Carried
A. THAT Application B09/2021 to sever parcel of land from the southern portion of the lands municipally addressed as 57 Charlotte Street, having a lot area of 550 m2 and retain a parcel of land having a lot area of 1,630 m2, BE APPROVED subject to the conditions attached as Appendix A to Report 2021-297; and B. THAT the reason(s) for approval are as follows: having regard for the matters 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 applications are in conformity with the general intent of the policies of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law 160-90, specifically Section 18.9 of the Official Plan respecting consent applications within the City of Brantford and consistent with the policies of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and Provincial Policy Statement; and C. THAT Application A15/2021 seeking relief from Section 9.2.2.10.5 to permit a front yard of 6.5 m, whereas the front yard required is based upon “established front building line” for 53 Charlotte Street, BE APPROVED; and D. 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, 6 E. THAT pursuant to Section 53(17)-(18.2) and Section 45(8)-(8.2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c
Moved by Gregory Kempa, seconded by Virginia Kershaw
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT Application B10/2021 to sever a parcel of land from the west portion of the lands municipally addressed as 349, 355, 361 and 363 Henry Street, having a lot area of 8778 m2, and retain a parcel of land having a lot area of 8229 m2, BE APPROVED subject to the conditions attached as Appendix A to Report 2021-303; and B. THAT the reason(s) for approval are as follows: having regard for the matters 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 surrounding properties. The applications are in conformity with the general intent of the policies of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law 160-90, specifically Section 18.9 of the Official Plan respecting consent applications within the City of Brantford and is consistent with the policies of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and Provincial Policy Statement; and C. THAT Application A16/2021 seeking relief from Section 6.23.4.1 to permit ingress, egress and maneuvering for the existing loading spaces on the severed and retained lot to take place on the retained and severed lot, whereas all loading spaces shall have adequate access on the same lot to permit ingress, egress and maneuvering by means of a driveway is required, BE APPROVED; and D. THAT the reason(s) for approval area as follows: the proposed variance is in keeping with the general intent of the Official Plan and
Moved by Michael Bodnar, seconded by Gregory Kempa
Carried
THAT the following minutes BE APPROVED: 6.1 MINUTES 6.1.1 Committee of Adjustment - March 4, 2021
Moved by Gregory Kempa, seconded by Virginia Kershaw