The Brantford Record

Committee of Adjustment

May 7, 2025

What was decided (11 motions)

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

THAT minor variance application A06-2025 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1 Table 7.4.1 Provision 5 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a minimum rear yard of 5.1 m, 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 . 202 5 - 229 ”.
Moved by Mike Bodnar, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
THAT minor variance application A07-2025 seeking relief from Section 438.4.3 of Municipal Code 438 (Fence By-law) to permit a maximum height of 2.4 m, whereas 2.2 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. 202 5 - 214 ”.
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
THAT minor variance application A08-2025 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a rear yard of 4.27m whereas 7.5m is otherwise the permitted minimum, 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. 202 5 - 239 ”.
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
THAT consent application B05-2025 to sever a parcel of land having an area of approximately 98.9m 2 from 46 Dundee and transferred to 437 St Paul Avenue, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2025-255; 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 Section 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. 202 5 - 255 ”.
Moved by Mike Bodnar, seconded by Virginia Kershaw
Carried Unanimously
THAT the Conditions of Consent for application B04-2025 –105-109 Winniett Street previously adopted on April 23 2025, BE AMENDED to the following: Receipt of a registered Reference Plan showing the severed and retained parcels, and any applicable easements. Receipt of payment for cash-in-lieu of parkland ( amount to be determined in accordance with City of Brantford By-law 139-2022 ). Receipt of confirmation that all taxes are paid up to date. Receipt of confirmation that the applicant shall submit to the Secretary-Treasurer a draft of the Transfer deed for review ( Upon registration a final copy of the Transfer deed shall be provided to the City ) Receipt of confirmation from the Manager of Development Engineering or his/her designate, indicating that the deposited reference plan showing the severed and retained parcels of land has been received. Receipt of confirmation from the Manager of Development Engineering or his/her designate, indicating that a Wastewater Allocation Request Form has been submitted and approved. Receipt of confirmation from the Manager of Development Engineering or his/her designate, indicating that a Municipal Numbering Assignment Request Form to assign a municipal address number to the severed and/or retained parcel(s) has been submitted. The Owner/Applicant shall provide an External Works Plan prepared by a qualified Engineer licensed in the Province of Ontario, to the satisfaction of the Manager of Development Engineering or his/her designate. The
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Mike Bodnar
Carried Unanimously
THAT the minutes of the April 23, 2025 meeting of the Committee of Adjustment BE APPROVED.
Moved by Mike Bodnar, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried
A. THAT minor variance application A06-2025 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1 Table 7.4.1 Provision 5 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a minimum rear yard of 5.1 m, whereas 7.5 m 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. 2025-229”.
Moved by Mike Bodnar, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT minor variance application A07-2025 seeking relief from Section 438.4.3 of Municipal Code 438 (Fence By-law) to permit a maximum height of 2.4 m, whereas 2.2 m 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. 2025-214”.
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT minor variance application A08-2025 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a rear yard of 4.27m whereas 7.5m is otherwise the permitted minimum, 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. 2025-239”.
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT consent application B05-2025 to sever a parcel of land having an area of approximately 98.9m2 from 46 Dundee and transferred to 437 St Paul Avenue, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2025-255; 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 Section 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 6 made in relation to this planning matter, as discussed in Section 5.2 of Report No. 2025-255”.
Moved by Mike Bodnar, seconded by Virginia Kershaw
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT the Conditions of Consent for application B04-2025 –105- 109 Winniett Street previously adopted on April 23 2025, BE AMENDED to the following: 1. Receipt of a registered Reference Plan showing the severed and retained parcels, and any applicable easements. 2. Receipt of payment for cash-in-lieu of parkland (amount to be determined in accordance with City of Brantford By-law 139- 2022). 3. Receipt of confirmation that all taxes are paid up to date. 4. Receipt of confirmation that the applicant shall submit to the Secretary-Treasurer a draft of the Transfer deed for review (Upon registration a final copy of the Transfer deed shall be provided to the City) 5. Receipt of confirmation from the Manager of Development Engineering or his/her designate, indicating that the deposited reference plan showing the severed and retained parcels of land has been received. 7 6. Receipt of confirmation from the Manager of Development Engineering or his/her designate, indicating that a Wastewater Allocation Request Form has been submitted and approved. 7. Receipt of confirmation from the Manager of Development Engineering or his/her designate, indicating that a Municipal Numbering Assignment Request Form to assign a municipal address number to the severed and/or retained parcel(s) has been submitted. 8. The Owner/Applicant shall provide an External Works Plan prepared by a qualified Engineer licensed in the Province of Ontario, to the satisfaction of the Manager of Development Engineerin
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Mike Bodnar
Carried Unanimously

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