COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
AGENDA

Wednesday, October 02, 2024

5:30 P.m. - 6:30 P.m.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall

58 Dalhousie Street, Brantford

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1.

Roll Call

2.

Declarations of Conflict of Interest

3.

Statutory Public Meetings

3.1

Application A47-2024 – 29 Rosehill Avenue, 2024-580

Agent/Applicant/Owner – Ellen Arsenault

• 1. THAT minor variance application A47-2024 seeking relief from Section 9.2 of the City adopted County of Brant Zoning By-law 61-16 to permit a garage with a minimum interior side yard of 0.63 m, whereas a minimum of 1.5 m is otherwise required, BE APPROVED subject to the garage being no closer than 0.3 m from the side lot line;
  2. THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance are as follows: the proposed variance 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,
  3. 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. 2024-580”.

3.2

Application A49-2024 – 325 Fairview Drive, 2024-579

Applicant/Owner – 1000192999 Ontario Inc. (c/o Andrew Evans)

• 1. THAT minor variance application A49-2024 seeking relief from Section 7.11.2.6.1 of Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit a personal service store in the existing building, whereas a personal service store is otherwise only permitted to be located within an apartment building, BE APPROVED; and,
  2. THAT minor variance application A49-2024 seeking relief from Section 7.11.4.1.1 of Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit the existing enclosure of an upper-level deck converted into a 29m² storage area on the west end of the existing building, whereas regulations shown on Schedule B, Map RHD-1 do not allow for such an extension, BE APPROVED, conditional upon the applicant applying for a Building Permit; and,
  3. THAT minor variance application A49-2024 seeking relief from Section 7.11.4.1.2.2 of Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit a maximum general office size of 93.0 m², whereas a maximum of 56.0 m² is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; and,
  4. THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance(s) are as follows: the proposed variance(s) are 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,
  5. 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 6.2 of Report No. 2024-579”.

3.3

Application B34-2024 and A48-2024 – 28 Grandview Street, 2024-578

Agent - J H Cohoon Engineering (c/o Bob Phillips)

Applicant/Owner – Mayberry Homes

• 1. THAT minor variance application A48-2024 seeking relief from Section 7.8.2.1.1.2 of Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit a minimum lot area of 182.6 m² per unit, whereas 230 m² per unit is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; and,
  2. THAT minor variance application A48-2024 seeking relief from Section 7.8.2.1.2.2 of Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit a minimum lot width of 5.5 m per unit, whereas 6 m per unit is otherwise required, BE APPROVED; and,
  3. THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variances are as follows: the proposed variances are 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,
  4. THAT consent application B34-2024 to sever 28 Grandview Street into 2 parcels, each having a lot area of 182.6 m² and a lot width of 5.5 m BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2024-578; and,
  5. THAT the reasons for approval of B34-2024 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,
  6. THAT pursuant to 45(8) – (8.2) and 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. 2024-578”.

4.

Presentations/Delegations

5.

Items for Consideration

6.

Consent Items

6.1

Minutes

6.1.1

Committee of Adjustment - September 4, 2024

7.

Resolutions

8.

Notices of Motion

9.

Adjournment