Committee of Adjustment

A. THAT application A12/2023 seeking relief from the following Sections of Chapter 478 of the Municipal Code: Section 478.4.12 to permit the flashing illumination of a sign within 26 m of a residential zone whereas 40 m is required and Section 478.4.14 to permit an illuminated sign to be located 28.9 m to the nearest traffic signal, whereas no illuminated/animated signs are permitted to be located closer than 30 m to the nearest traffic signal of an intersection, BE APPROVED; B. THAT the reason(s) for approval of the minor variances to Sections 478.4.12 and Section 478.4.14 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 lands; and, C. THAT application A12/2023 seeking relief from Section 478.4.10 of Chapter 478 of the Municipal Code to permit the illumination of a sign 24 hours per day, whereas illumination is otherwise required to be extinguished between the hours of 2300 and 0700 each day, where visible from within a residential zone, BE REFUSED; D. THAT the reason(s) for refusal of the minor variances to Section 478.4.10 are as follows: the relief requested is not in keeping with the general intent of Chapter 478 of the Municipal Code, is not desirable for the appropriate development and use of the subject lands and the relief requested is not considered minor in nature; and,

A. THAT application A14/2023 seeking relief from the following Sections of Chapter 478 of the Municipal Code: Section 478.4.12 to permit the flashing illumination of a sign within 0 m of a residential zone whereas 40 m is required, Section 478.8.5 to permit a sign less than 1.0 from the street line, whereas a minimum setback of 1.0 m is required, and Section 478.4.18 to permit a sign within the 4 R1B-3 Zone, whereas signs are not permitted on lands used or zoned for residential purposes, BE APPROVED; B. THAT the reason(s) for approval of the minor variances to Sections 478.4.12, 478.8.5 and 478.4.18 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 lands; and, C. THAT application A12/2023 seeking relief from Section 478.4.10 to permit the illumination of a sign 24 hours per day, whereas illumination is otherwise required to be extinguished between the hours of 2300 and 0700 each day, where visible from within a residential zone, BE REFUSED; D. THAT the reason(s) for refusal of the minor variance to Section 478.4.10 is as follows: the proposed variance is not in keeping with the general intent of Chapter 478 of the Municipal Code, the relief requested is not considered minor in nature and is not desirable for the appropriate development and use of the subject lands; and, E. THAT pur

A. THAT application B14/2023 to sever the north portion of 163 Grand River Avenue (Severed Lot 2), having a lot area of 210.9 m² and to retain a parcel of land having a lot area of 658.8 m², BE REFUSED; B. THAT the reason(s) for refusal of B14/2023 are as follows: Does not have regard for the matters under Section 51(24) of the Planning Act, in that it is not desirable or compatible with the surrounding area, is not suitable for the lands, is not in the public interest, and could result in adverse impacts on surrounding properties; C. THAT application B15/2023 to sever the middle portion of 163 Grand River Avenue (Severed Lot 1), having a lot area of 213.8 m² and to retain a parcel of land having a lot area of 445.0 m², BE REFUSED; D. THAT the reason(s) for refusal of B15/2023 are as follows: Does not have regard for the matters under Section 51(24) of the Planning Act, in that it is not desirable or compatible with the surrounding area, is not suitable for the lands, is not in the public 6 interest, and could result in adverse impacts on surrounding properties; E. THAT part of application A16/2023 seeking relief from Section 7.8.2.1.6 of Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit a rear yard of 0.67 m for the retained lot, whereas a minimum rear yard of 7.5 m is required, BE REFUSED; F. That the reason(s) for refusal of minor variance A16/2023 from Section 7.8.2.1.6 are as follows: The proposed variances are not in keeping with the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By- law

A. THAT Application A17/2023 requesting relief from Section 6.3.1.3.2 of Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit an accessory structure to be 0.4 m from the interior lot line, whereas an accessory structure is required to be at least 0.6 m from the interior lot line, BE APPROVED; B. THAT the reason(s) for approval 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 lands; and, C. THAT Application B16/2023 to sever a parcel of land municipally addressed as 352 West Street, having a lot area of 618.52 m 2, and to retain a parcel of land at 354 West Street having a lot area of 17,795 m2, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions attached is Appendix A to Report 2023-325. D. 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 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 of the policies of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, specifically Section 9.3 (g – i) 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 Statemen

THAT the following minutes BE APPROVED: 6.1 MINUTES 6.1.1 Committee of Adjustment - April 5, 2023