The Brantford Record

Committee of Adjustment

March 7, 2024

What was decided (11 motions)

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

THAT application A09/2024 seeking relief from Section 6.18.7.7.8 of Zoning By-Law 160-90 to permit a maximum of 3 parking spaces, whereas 6 parking spaces are otherwise required for a Medical Office, BE APPROVED; THAT application A09/2024 seeking relief from Section 6.18.3.10 of Zoning By-Law 160-90 to permit a third parking space in tandem on-site, whereas a maximum of 2 parking spaces in tandem are otherwise permitted, BE APPROVED; THAT application A09-2024 seeking relief from Section 6.18.1.1.2 of Zoning By-Law 160-90 to permit a separate tandem parking space with a length of 5.6 m, whereas a length of 11 m for two cars in tandem is required, BE APPROVED; THAT application A09-2024 seeking relief from Section 6.18.4.1 of Zoning By-Law 160-90 to permit parking spaces that don't have access to a street by means of a driveway, whereas parking areas are required to have access to a street by means of a driveway where three or more parking spaces are required, BE APPROVED; THAT application A09-2024 seeking relief from Section 6.18.4.2 of Zoning By-Law 160-90 to permit parking spaces that don't have access to a traffic aisle with a minimum width as indicated in 6.18.4.2, whereas parking areas are required to provide access to each parking space by means of a traffic aisle where three or more parking spaces are required, BE APPROVED; THAT application A09-2024 seeking relief from Section 6.18.4.3 to permit parking in a driveway aisle, whereas no parking shall be permitted in traffi
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
THAT application B09-2024 requesting to sever a parcel of land from the subject property addressed at 150 Savannah Oaks Drive, having a lot area of approximately 4,392 m², and retain a parcel of land having a lot area of approximately 54,277 m², BE APPROVED; subject to the conditions attached to Report 2024-140 as Appendix A , and; THAT the reasons for the approval of B09-2024 are as follows: the proposed consent has regard for the matters under Section 51(24) of the Planning Act, 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, and conforms with the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law and Official Plan, and; 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 Report No. 2024-140.”
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
THAT Consent application B10-2024 requesting to sever a parcel of land from the subject property municipally addressed as 107 Sinclair Boulevard, having a lot area of 5.72 ha and a retained parcel of land having a lot area of 12.76 ha, BE APPROVED subject to the Conditions of Consent, attached to Report 2024-145 as Appendix A; THAT the reason(s) for approval of B10-2024 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.
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by Mike Bodnar
Carried Unanimously
Seconded Mike Bodnar THAT application A12-2024 seeking relief from Section 478.14.6 of Chapter 478 of the Municipal Code to permit a Billboard Sign within 7 m of a street lot line, whereas a minimum of 9 m is otherwise required, BE REFUSED; THAT the reasons for the refusal of the minor variance to Section 478.14.6 are as follows: the relief requested is not in keeping with the general intent of Chapter 478 of the Municipal Code, it is not desirable for the appropriate development and use of the subject lands, and the relief requested is not considered minor in nature; and, THAT application A12-2024 seeking relief from Section 478.14.9 of Chapter 478 of the Municipal Code to permit a Billboard Sign that is 15.24 m tall, whereas 10.5 m is otherwise the maximum permitted height, BE REFUSED; THAT the reasons for the refusal of the minor variance to Section 478.14.9 is as follows: the relief requested is not in keeping with the general intent of Chapter 478 of Municipal Code, it is not desirable for the appropriate development and use of the subject lands, and the relief requested is not considered minor in nature, and; 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 Section 6.2 of Report 2024-142.”
Moved by Mark Simpson
Carried Unanimously
THAT the minutes of the February 7, 2024 meeting of the Committee of Adjustment BE APPROVED.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried
A. THAT application A09/2024 seeking relief from Section 6.18.7.7.8 of Zoning By-Law 160-90 to permit a maximum of 3 parking spaces, whereas 6 parking spaces are otherwise required for a Medical Office, BE APPROVED; B. THAT application A09/2024 seeking relief from Section 6.18.3.10 of Zoning By-Law 160-90 to permit a third parking space in tandem on-site, whereas a maximum of 2 parking spaces in tandem are otherwise permitted, BE APPROVED; C. THAT application A09-2024 seeking relief from Section 6.18.1.1.2 of Zoning By-Law 160-90 to permit a separate tandem parking space with a length of 5.6 m, whereas a length of 11 m for two cars in tandem is required, BE APPROVED; D. THAT application A09-2024 seeking relief from Section 6.18.4.1 of Zoning By-Law 160-90 to permit parking spaces that don't have access to a street by means of a driveway, whereas parking areas are required to have access to a street by means of a driveway where three or more parking spaces are required, BE APPROVED; E. THAT application A09-2024 seeking relief from Section 6.18.4.2 of Zoning By-Law 160-90 to permit parking spaces that don't have access to a traffic aisle with a minimum width as indicated in 6.18.4.2, whereas parking areas are required to provide access to each parking space by means of a traffic aisle where three or more parking spaces are required, BE APPROVED; 3 F. THAT application A09-2024 seeking relief from Section 6.18.4.3 to permit parking in a driveway aisle, whereas no parking shall be
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT application B09-2024 requesting to sever a parcel of land from the subject property addressed at 150 Savannah Oaks Drive, having a lot area of approximately 4,392 m², and retain a parcel of land having a lot area of approximately 54,277 m², BE APPROVED; subject to the conditions attached to Report 2024-140 as Appendix A, and; 6 B. THAT the reasons for the approval of B09-2024 are as follows: the proposed consent has regard for the matters under Section 51(24) of the Planning Act, 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, and conforms with the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By- law and Official Plan, 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 Report No. 2024-140.”
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT consent application B11-2024 requesting to sever a parcel of land from the subject lands municipally addressed as 339, 341, and 353 St. Paul Avenue and 120 St. George Street, having a lot area of approximately 5,365.98 m2 and retain a lot having an area of approximately 3,473.45 m2, BE APPROVED; subject to the conditions attached to Report 2024-141 as Appendix A, and; B. THAT the reasons for approval of B11-2024 are as follows: the proposed consent has regard for the matters under Section 51(24) of the Planning Act, is suitable for the lands, in the public interest, and would not result in adverse impacts on the surrounding properties, and conforms with the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law and Official Plan, and; C. THAT application A10-2024 seeking relief from Section 9.8.2.1.8 to permit a minimum of 8.5% Landscaped Open Space, whereas 10% is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; THAT application A10-2024 seeking relief from Section 9.8.2.13.7 to permit a minimum ground floor height for the existing medical building on the proposed retained lands of 3.8 m, whereas 4.5 m is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; D. THAT application A10-2024 seeking relief from Section 9.8.2.13.9.1 to permit a minimum rear yard abutting a Residential Zone for the proposed severed lands of 6.42 m whereas 7.5 m is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; 8 E. THAT application A10-2024 seeking relief from Section 9.8.2.13.10.2 to permit a side yard abutting a building with windows on a facing
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by Mike Bodnar
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT Consent application B10-2024 requesting to sever a parcel of land from the subject property municipally addressed as 107 Sinclair Boulevard, having a lot area of 5.72 ha and a retained parcel of land having a lot area of 12.76 ha, BE APPROVED subject to the Conditions of Consent, attached to Report 2024-145 as Appendix A; B. THAT the reason(s) for approval of B10-2024 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.
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by Mike Bodnar
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT application A08/2024 seeking relief from Section 10.2.2.7.2 of Zoning By-Law 160-90 to permit an exterior side yard setback of 3 m, whereas 7.5 m is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; B. THAT the reason(s) for approval of the minor variances 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 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: 13 “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 2024-143.” Recorded vote on item 3.6: Yes: Virginia Kershaw, Gregory Kempa, Mike Bodnar, Mark Simpson, Tamara Cupoli, Tara Gaskin - 6 No: None - 0 3.7 Application A12/2024 - Roll# 2906010990013650000 Eastside of Wayne Gretzky Parkway (south of CN Rail Line), 2024-142 Agent - Pattison Outdoor Advertising c/o Brandon Lincz Applicant/Owner - Pattison Outdoor Advertising Brandon Lincz, agent for the applicant, appeared before the Committee and provided an overview of the application. The applicant is seeking approval to permit facilitate the installation of a billboard sign that exceeds prescribed height and setback limitations and to optimize
Moved by Mike Bodnar, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
15 THAT the minutes of the February 7, 2024 meeting of the Committee of Adjustment BE APPROVED.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried

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