The Brantford Record

Committee of Adjustment

October 1, 2025

What was decided (14 motions)

12 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT minor variance application A25-2025 seeking relief from Section 5.0 Table 5.3.b.5 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit two parking spaces for three dwelling units (triplex), whereas three spaces are otherwise required, BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A25-2025 seeking relief from Section 5.5 Table 5.5.a.4 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit one of the two required parking spaces to have a length of 5.6 m, whereas 6.0 m is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A25-2025 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1 Table 7.4.1.5 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to recognize an existing rear yard of 3.6 m for the existing addition on the existing dwelling, whereas 7.5 m 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) 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. 2025-496”.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
THAT minor variance application A15-2025 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1 Table 7.4.1 . 1 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a minimum lot frontage of 6.88 m for each the severed and retained parcel s for the purpose of the existing semi-detached dwelling , whereas 9 m is otherwise required, BE APPROVED ; THAT m inor v ariance application A 15 -202 5 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1 Table 7.4.1 . 2 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a minimum lot area of 179 .0 m 2 for the severed parcel for the purpose of the existing semi-detached dwelling , w hereas 270 m 2 is otherwise required, BE APPROVED ; THAT minor variance application A15-2025 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1 Table 7.4.1 . 2 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a minimum lot area of 169 m 2 for the retained parcel for the purpose of the existing semi-detached dwelling , w hereas 270 m 2 is otherwise required, BE APPROVED ; THAT minor variance application A15-2025 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1 Table 7.4.1 . 3 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a maximum lot coverage of 44 % for the severed parcel for the purpose of the existing semi-detached dwelling , whereas 40% is otherwise the permitted maximum, BE APPROVED ; THAT minor variance application A15-2025 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1 Table 7.4.1 . 9 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a minimum landscaped open space of 30% for the severed parcel for the purpose of the existing semi-detached dwelling , whereas 40% is otherwise required, BE APPROVED ; THAT
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by Virginia Kershaw
Carried Unanimously
THAT consent application B16-2025 to sever a parcel of land from 144 Mary Street, having a frontage of 17 m and a lot area of 753.7 m 2 , and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of 44.2 m and a lot area of 2034.1 m 2 , BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2025-492 and THAT condition #5 BE REMOVED from Appendix A; THAT the reasons for approval of the consent application are as follows: the proposed consent 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. 2025-492”.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Mike Bodnar
Lost
THAT consent application B16-2025 to sever a parcel of land from 144 Mary Street, having a frontage of 17 m and a lot area of 753.7 m 2 , and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of 44.2 m and a lot area of 2034.1 m 2 , BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A, except conditions #5 and #6 of Report No. 2025-492 and ; THAT the reasons for approval of the consent application are as follows: the proposed consent 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. 2025-492”.
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
THAT minor variance application A26-2025 seeking relief from Section 5.6 b) of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit 0 parking spaces, whereas 3 are 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) 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. 2025-486”.
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by Mike Bodnar
Carried Unanimously
THAT validation certificate application B17-2025 over the Subject Lands, legally described as PT LT 27, 28 & 30, p. 42 AS IN A408790, BRANTFORD CITY, and municipally known as 353 St. Paul Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, BE APPROVED; THAT the reasons for approval of the validation certificate application are as follows: the proposed validation certificate satisfies Section 57 of the Planning Act .
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
THAT the minutes of the September 3, 2025 meeting of the Committee of Adjustment BE APPROVED.
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by Mark Simpson
Carried
THAT the meeting schedule for 2026 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Mark Simpson
Carried
A. THAT minor variance application A25-2025 seeking relief from Section 5.0 Table 5.3.b.5 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit two parking spaces for three dwelling units (triplex), whereas three spaces are otherwise required, BE APPROVED; B. THAT minor variance application A25-2025 seeking relief from Section 5.5 Table 5.5.a.4 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit one of the two required parking spaces to have a length of 5.6 m, whereas 6.0 m is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; C. THAT minor variance application A25-2025 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1 Table 7.4.1.5 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to recognize an existing rear yard of 3.6 m for the existing addition on the existing dwelling, whereas 7.5 m is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; D. 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, E. THAT pursuant to 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 5.2 of Report No. 2025-496”.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT minor variance application A15-2025 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1 Table 7.4.1.1 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a minimum lot frontage of 6.88 m for each the severed and retained parcels for the purpose of the existing semi-detached dwelling, whereas 9 m is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; B. THAT minor variance application A15-2025 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1 Table 7.4.1.2 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a minimum lot area of 179.0 m2 for the severed parcel for the purpose of the existing semi-detached dwelling, whereas 270 m2 is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; C. THAT minor variance application A15-2025 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1 Table 7.4.1.2 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a minimum lot area of 169 m2 for the retained parcel for the purpose of the existing semi-detached dwelling, whereas 270 m2 is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; 4 D. THAT minor variance application A15-2025 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1 Table 7.4.1.3 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a maximum lot coverage of 44% for the severed parcel for the purpose of the existing semi-detached dwelling, whereas 40% is otherwise the permitted maximum, BE APPROVED; E. THAT minor variance application A15-2025 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1 Table 7.4.1.9 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a minimum landscaped open space of 30% for the severed parcel for the purpose of the existing semi-detached dwelling, whereas 40% is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; F. THAT the reasons fo
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by Virginia Kershaw
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT consent application B16-2025 to sever a parcel of land from 144 Mary Street, having a frontage of 17 m and a lot area of 753.7 m2, and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of 44.2 m and a lot area of 2034.1 m2, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2025-492 and THAT condition #5 BE REMOVED from Appendix A; B. THAT the reasons for approval of the consent application are as follows: the proposed consent 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 6 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. 2025-492”.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Mike Bodnar
Lost
A. THAT consent application B16-2025 to sever a parcel of land from 144 Mary Street, having a frontage of 17 m and a lot area of 753.7 m2, and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of 44.2 m and a lot area of 2034.1 m2, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A, except conditions #5 and #6 of Report No. 2025-492 and ; B. THAT the reasons for approval of the consent application are as follows: the proposed consent 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. 2025-492”.
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT minor variance application A26-2025 seeking relief from Section 5.6 b) of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit 0 parking spaces, whereas 3 are otherwise required, BE APPROVED; B. 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, C. THAT pursuant to 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 5.2 of Report No. 2025-486”.
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by Mike Bodnar
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT validation certificate application B17-2025 over the Subject Lands, legally described as PT LT 27, 28 & 30, p. 42 AS IN A408790, BRANTFORD CITY, and municipally known as 353 St. Paul Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, BE APPROVED; B. THAT the reasons for approval of the validation certificate application are as follows: the proposed validation certificate satisfies Section 57 of the Planning Act.
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously

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