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Committee of Adjustment
August 3, 2022
What was decided (4 motions)
4 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
A. THAT Application A26/2022 requesting relief from Section 478.4.12 of Chapter 478 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code to permit the flashing illumination of a sign to be located 0 m from a residential zone, whereas a minimum of 40 m is required, and from Section 478.4.18 to permit a sign within the RHD-10 Zone, whereas signs are not permitted on land used or zoned for residential purposes, BE APPROVED, subject to the condition the sign be constructed an additional one (1) meter west of the proposed location; 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 and Chapter 478 of the Municipal Code, the relief requested are considered minor in nature and are desirable for the appropriate development and use of the subject lands; and, 3 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. 2022-508.” Recorded vote on Item 3.1: YES: Virginia Kershaw, Greg Kempa, Krystyna Brooks – 3 NO: None – 0
Moved by Krystyna Brooks, seconded by Greg Kempa
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT Application B20/2022 to sever a parcel of land having a lot area of 24 ha, and retain a 2.7 ha parcel of land occupied by the existing place of worship from the lands municipally addressed as 379 Golf Road, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix A to Report 2022-432; 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 and will not result in adverse impacts on surrounding properties. The application is in conformity with the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law 61- 16 and is consistent with the policies of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and Provincial Policy Statement; and C. THAT Application A34/2022 requesting relief from Table 6.2 of the County of Brant Zoning By-law 61-16 to permit a lot area of 2.7 ha for the retained lot, and 24 ha for the severed lot, whereas 40 ha is required, and to permit a lot frontage of 119 m for the retained lot, whereas 150 m is required, BE APPROVED; D. 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 subject lands; and, E. THAT pursuant to Section 53(17) – (18.2) of the Planning Act, R.S
Moved by Krystyna Brooks, seconded by Greg Kempa
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT Application B33/2022 to sever a parcel of land municipally addressed as 84 Lynden Road, having a lot area of 35,410 m² (3.54 ha), and to retain a parcel of land having a lot area of 215,552 m² (21.56 ha), BE APPROVED, subject to the amended conditions attached as Appendix A to Report 2022- 509, which removes Condition 5 regarding cash in lieu of parklands; 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 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 Statement; C. THAT Application B34/2022 to sever a parcel of land legally known as CON 3 PT LOTS 37,38 PLAN 1417 PT BLOCK A RP 2R-5727 PTS 1,2,4 TO 8 12,13,17, having a lot area of 34,276 m² (3.43 ha), and to retain a parcel of land having a lot area of 19,925 m² (1.99 ha), BE APPROVED, subject to the amended conditions attached is Appendix A to Report 2022-509, which removes Condition 5 regarding cash in lieu of parklands; D. THAT the reason(s) for approval are as follows: having regard for the m
Moved by Greg Kempa, seconded by Krystyna Brooks
Carried Unanimously
THAT the following minutes BE APPROVED: 6.1.1 Committee of Adjustment - July 6, 2022