Committee of Adjustment

A. THAT Application A29/2022 requesting relief from Section 7.5.2.1.3 of the City of Brantford Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit a lot coverage of 44% for a proposed sunroom, whereas a maximum of 40% is permitted, BE APPROVED; 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 Section 6.2 of Report No. 2022-603.” Recorded vote on Item 3.1: YES: Dan Namisniak, Virginia Kershaw, Greg Kempa, Krystyna Brooks, Tara Gaskin, Michael Bodnar – 6 NO: None – 0

A. THAT Application B37/2022 to sever a parcel of land from the southern portion of the lands municipally addressed as 40 Niagara Street, having a lot area of 250 m2 and retain a parcel of land having a lot area of 344.7 m2, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix A to Report 2022-591; B. THAT the reason(s) for approval are as follows: having regard for the matter 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 the surrounding properties. The application is in conformity with the general intent of the policies of the Official Plan, and is consistent with the policies of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and the Provincial Policy Statement; 4 C. THAT Application A33/2022 requesting relief from Section 7.8.2.1.6 of the City Of Brantford Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit a reduced rear yard of 6.0 metres for the retained lot (Lot A), whereas a minimum rear yard of 7.5 metres is required, and Section 7.8.2.1.1.1 to permit a reduced lot area of 250 m 2 for the severed lot (Lot B), whereas a minimum lot area of 270 m2 is required, BE APPROVED; D. 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, the relief requested is considered minor in nature and is desirable for the appropriate development and use of the

THAT the Committee continue the hearing for Application A30/2022 - 11 Conklin Crescent IN ABSENTIA of the applicant or their agent. Recorded vote on the motion to continue in absentia: YES: Dan Namisniak, Virginia Kershaw, Greg Kempa, Krystyna Brooks, Tara Gaskin, Michael Bodnar – 6 NO: None – 0

A. THAT Application A30/2022 requesting relief from Section 438.4.1 of the Brantford Municipal Code to permit a fence in a front yard to have a height of 2.0 m, whereas the maximum permitted height of a fence in the front yard is 1.0 m, and from Section 438.4.2 to permit a fence with a height of 2.0 m with 0% daylight visibility through the fence (where in the opinion of the Engineer such fence will not result in a visibility problem to vehicular and pedestrian traffic), 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, Zoning By-law 160-90, and the Brantford Municipal Code; and the reliefs requested are considered minor 6 in nature and the application complies with criteria set out in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act; 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 submission received from the public before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter, as discussed in Section 6.2 of Report No. 2022-602." Recorded vote on Item 3.3: YES: Dan Namisniak, Virginia Kershaw, Greg Kempa, Krystyna Brooks, Tara Gaskin, Michael Bodnar – 6 NO: None – 0

THAT the following minutes be approved: 6.1.1 Committee of Adjustment - August 3, 2022