The Brantford Record

Committee of Adjustment

May 5, 2021

What was decided (9 motions)

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

A. THAT Application A19/2021 seeking relief from Section 7.4.3.21.1 to permit a lot area of 294 m2 whereas 300 m2 is required and Section 7.4.3.21.6 to permit a rear yard of 6.67 m, whereas 7.0 m is required for Block 248; and Section 7.4.3.21.6 to permit a rear yard of 6.79 m, whereas 7.0 m is required for Block 241 of Draft Plan of Subdivision File No. 29T-16502, 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: “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. 2021-344.”
Moved by Greg Kempa, seconded by Virginia Kershaw
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT Application A22/2021 requesting relief from Section 7.5.3.10.6.2 to permit an exterior side yard setback of 1.89 m, whereas an exterior side yard setback of 2.4 m 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, the relief requested is considered minor in nature and is desirable for the appropriate development and use of the land; and 4 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. 2021-361.”
Moved by Gregory Kempa, seconded by Virginia Kershaw
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT Application A21/2021 seeking relief from Section 6.4.1.1 of Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit a front yard setback of 1.15 m and an encroachment of 3.74 m for an unenclosed porch 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: 6 “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. 2021-352.”
Moved by Mike Bodnar, seconded by Greg Kempa
Carried Unanimously
THAT the following BE ADDED as a condition of consent: 8 That the Applicant has provided a signed site plan agreement for SPC-14- 2021, and the necessary securities for the construction of a single detached dwelling, to the satisfaction of the City of Brantford;
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Mike Bodnar
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT Application B11/2021 to sever parcel of land from the south portion of the lands municipally addressed as 9 Broad Street and 130 Terrace Hill Street, having a lot area of 598.88 m2 and retain a parcel of land having a lot area of 595.95 m2, BE APPROVED subject to the conditions attached as Appendix A to Report 2021-343; 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 pursuant to Section 53(17)-(18.2) and 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. 2021- 343.”
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Mike Bodnar
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT Application A18/2021 requesting relief from Section 6.18.3.9 of Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit a minimum 25% landscaped open space in the front yard of a residential zone, whereas 50% 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, the relief is minor in nature and is desirable for the appropriate development and use of the land; and 10 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 2021-358”
Moved by Greg Kempa, seconded by Krystyna Brooks
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT Application A17/2021 requesting relief from Section 7.4.2.1.6 of Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit a rear yard of 7.3 m, whereas 7.5 m 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, 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 2021-356”
Moved by Lee Rynar, seconded by Mike Bodnar
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT Application B14/2021 to sever a parcel of land from the western portion of the lot located west of the lands municipally addressed as 17 Cumberland Street, having a lot area of 254.3 m2 (Severed Parcel 2, Appendix C) and retain a parcel of land having an area of 956.8 m 2,BE APPROVED subject to the conditions attached as Appendix A1 of Report No. 2021-368; and B. THAT Application B15/2021 to sever a parcel of land from the retained lands of Application B14/2021, from the lands located west of the lands municipally addressed as 17 Cumberland Street, having a lot area of 478.4 m2 (Severed Parcel 1, Appendix C) and retain a parcel of land having an area of 478.4 m2, BE APPROVED subject to the conditions attached as Appendix A2 of Report No. 2021-368; and C. THAT the reason(s) for approval are as follows: having regard for 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 D. THAT Application A20/2021 seeking relief from Section 7.3.2.1.3 to permit a
Moved by Krystyna Brooks, seconded by Greg Kempa
Carried Unanimously
THAT the following minutes BE APPROVED: 6.1.1 Committee of Adjustment - April 7, 2021
Moved by Greg Kempa, seconded by Tara Gaskin
Carried

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