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Committee of Adjustment
November 6, 2024
What was decided (14 motions)
14 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT minor variance application A52-2024 seeking relief from Section 6.3.1.1 of Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit a maximum lot coverage of 12.5%, whereas a maximum of 10% 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. 2024- 632 ”.
Moved by Mike Bodnar, seconded by Virginia Kershaw
Carried Unanimously
THAT minor variance application A53-2024 seeking relief from Section 6.3.1.1 of Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit a maximum lot coverage of 17% for accessory buildings/structures, whereas a maximum of 10% 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. 2024- 628 ”.
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by Ashish Patel
Carried Unanimously
THAT minor variance application A54-2024 seeking relief from Section 6.18.2.2.1. of Zoning By-law 160-90 to provide a minimum of 3 existing parking spaces, whereas the 4 existing parking spaces are required to be provided BE APPROVED. THAT minor variance application A54-2024 seeking relief from Section 6.23.4.2. of Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit a driveway providing access to a loading space with a minimum width of 4.24 m for two-way traffic, whereas a minimum driveway width of 7.0 m is required for two-way traffic BE APPROVED. THAT minor variance application A54-2024 seeking relief from Section 9.2.2.1.2. of Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit the existing lot width of 20.14 m, whereas 30.0 m is required for apartment dwellings BE APPROVED. THAT minor variance application A54-2024 seeking relief from Section 9.2.2.1.3. of Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit the existing lot coverage of 55%, whereas the maximum lot coverage for an apartment dwelling is 50% BE APPROVED. THAT minor variance application A54-2024 seeking relief from Section 9.2.2.1.6.2. of Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit the existing rear yard of 4.24 m, whereas 7.5 m is required for apartment dwellings BE APPROVED. THAT minor variance application A54-2024 seeking relief from Section 9.2.2.1.7.1. of Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit the existing interior side yard of 0.0 m, whereas 4.5 m is required for a 3-storey apartment dwelling BE APPROVED. THAT minor variance application A54-2024 seeking relief from Section 9.2.2.1.8.1.
Moved by Mike Bodnar, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
THAT consent application B17-2024 requesting to sever a parcel of land having a lot area of approximately 1.45 ha from 555 Greenwich Street, to be added to 565 Greenwich Street, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Memo 2024-670 ; 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. 2024- 643 ”.
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by Ashish Patel
Carried Unanimously
THAT minor variance application A51-2024 seeking relief from Section 10.1.2.1.4 of Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit a maximum building height of 20 m, whereas 11 m in the M1 Zone is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A51-2024 seeking relief from Section 10.2.2.1.4 of Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit a maximum building height of 20 m, whereas 15 m in the H-M2-61 Zone is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A51-2024 seeking relief from Section 6.3.1.2.4 of Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit a maximum accessory building/structure height of 12 m, whereas 6 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 consent application B35-2024 to facilitate the relocation of a drainage easement and a lease in excess of twenty-one (21) years, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Memo 2024-681; 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
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Ashish Patel
Carried Unanimously
THAT consent application B36-2024 to establish blanket easements on Condominium No. 86 (340 Henry Street), and the future new Condominium (legally described as BRANTFORD CON 4 PT LOTS 40 AND 41 RP 2R6989 PARTS 2 AND 3), BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2024-629, except for condition #2; 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. 2024- 629 ”.
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
THAT the minutes of the October 2, 2024 meeting of the Committee of Adjustment BE APPROVED.
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by Mike Bodnar
Carried
THAT the meeting schedule for 2025 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by Ashish Patel
Carried
A. THAT minor variance application A52-2024 seeking relief from Section 6.3.1.1 of Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit a maximum lot coverage of 12.5%, whereas a maximum of 10% is 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. 2024-632”.
Moved by Mike Bodnar, seconded by Virginia Kershaw
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT minor variance application A53-2024 seeking relief from Section 6.3.1.1 of Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit a maximum lot coverage of 17% for accessory buildings/structures, whereas a maximum of 10% is 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. 2024-628”.
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by Ashish Patel
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT minor variance application A54-2024 seeking relief from Section 6.18.2.2.1. of Zoning By-law 160-90 to provide a minimum of 3 existing parking spaces, whereas the 4 existing parking spaces are required to be provided BE APPROVED. B. THAT minor variance application A54-2024 seeking relief from Section 6.23.4.2. of Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit a driveway providing access to a loading space with a minimum width of 4.24 m for two-way traffic, whereas a minimum driveway width of 7.0 m is required for two-way traffic BE APPROVED. C. THAT minor variance application A54-2024 seeking relief from Section 9.2.2.1.2. of Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit the existing lot width of 20.14 m, whereas 30.0 m is required for apartment dwellings BE APPROVED. D. THAT minor variance application A54-2024 seeking relief from Section 9.2.2.1.3. of Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit the existing lot coverage of 55%, whereas the maximum lot coverage for an apartment dwelling is 50% BE APPROVED. E. THAT minor variance application A54-2024 seeking relief from Section 9.2.2.1.6.2. of Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit the existing rear yard of 4.24 m, whereas 7.5 m is required for apartment dwellings BE APPROVED. F. THAT minor variance application A54-2024 seeking relief from Section 9.2.2.1.7.1. of Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit the existing interior side yard of 0.0 m, whereas 4.5 m is required for a 3-storey apartment dwelling BE APPROVED. 5 G. THAT minor variance application A54-2024 seeking relief fro
Moved by Mike Bodnar, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT consent application B17-2024 requesting to sever a parcel of land having a lot area of approximately 1.45 ha from 555 Greenwich Street, to be added to 565 Greenwich Street, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Memo 2024-670; 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. 2024-643”.
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by Ashish Patel
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT minor variance application A51-2024 seeking relief from Section 10.1.2.1.4 of Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit a maximum building height of 20 m, whereas 11 m in the M1 Zone is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; B. THAT minor variance application A51-2024 seeking relief from Section 10.2.2.1.4 of Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit a maximum building height of 20 m, whereas 15 m in the H-M2-61 Zone is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; C. THAT minor variance application A51-2024 seeking relief from Section 6.3.1.2.4 of Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit a maximum accessory building/structure height of 12 m, whereas 6 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 consent application B35-2024 to facilitate the relocation of a drainage easement and a lease in excess of twenty-one (21) years, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Memo 2024-681; 8 F. 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 resul
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Ashish Patel
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT consent application B36-2024 to establish blanket easements on Condominium No. 86 (340 Henry Street), and the future new Condominium (legally described as BRANTFORD CON 4 PT LOTS 40 AND 41 RP 2R6989 PARTS 2 AND 3), BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2024-629, except for condition #2; 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. 2024- 629”.
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Tamara Cupoli