COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
AGENDA

Wednesday, November 01, 2023

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 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

3.
STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETINGS

3.1
Application A29/2023, B27/2023, B28/2023 - 72 Ava Road, 2023-551

1.72 Ava Road - B27-2023, B28-2023, A29-2023 - 2023-551.pdf

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

Applicant/Owner - Kasco Properties Ltd.

1. THAT Minor Variance application A29/2023 requesting relief from Section 7.2.3.2.2 of Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit a lot width of 18.4 m, whereas a minimum lot width of 24.5 m is required, and from Section 7.2.3.2.1 of Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit a lot area of 655.7 m², whereas a minimum lot area of 745.0 m² is required, BE REFUSED;
2. THAT the reason(s) for refusal of the minor variances are as follows: the proposed variances are not in keeping with the general intent of Zoning By-law 160-90, the relief requested is not considered minor in nature and is not desirable for the appropriate development and use of the subject lands;
3. THAT Consent application B27/2023 requesting to sever a parcel of land from the subject land municipally addressed as 72 Ava Road, having a lot area of 655.7 m², and to retain a parcel of land having a lot area of 1,311.4 m², BE REFUSED;
4. THAT the reason(s) for refusal of B27/2023 are as follows: the proposed Consent does not have regard for the matters under Section 51(24) of the Planning Act, in that it is not desirable or compatible with the surrounding area, is not suitable for the lands, is not in the public interest, and could result in adverse impacts on surrounding properties and will create an undersized lot for the area;
5. THAT Consent application B28/2023 requesting to sever a parcel of land from the subject land municipally addressed as 72 Ava Road, having a lot area of 655.7 m², and to retain a parcel of land having a lot area of 655.7 m², BE REFUSED;
6. THAT the reason(s) for refusal of B28/2023 are as follows: the proposed Consent does not have regard for the matters under Section 51(24) of the Planning Act, in that it is not desirable or compatible with the surrounding area, is not suitable for the lands, is not in the public interest, and could result in adverse impacts on surrounding properties and will create an undersized lot for the area;
7. THAT pursuant to Sections 53(17) – (18.2) and 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. 2023-551.”

3.2
Application A34/2023 - 113 King George Road, 2023-641

1.A34-2023 - 113 King George Road - 2023-641.pdf

Applicant/ Owner - 2518300 Ontario Inc.

Agent - Arcadis c/o Odete Gomes

1. THAT application A34/2023 seeking relief from Section 478.14.11 of Chapter 478 of the Municipal Code to permit 3 billboard signs on one lot, whereas a maximum of 2 billboard signs are permitted, BE REFUSED;
2. THAT the reason(s) for refusal of the minor variance to Section 478.14.11 is that the relief requested is not desirable for the appropriate development and use of the subject lands;
3. THAT application A34/2023 seeking relief from Section 478.4.12 to permit the flashing illumination of a sign within 31 m of a residential zone whereas 40 m is required, BE APPROVED;
4. THAT the reason(s) for approval of the minor variance to Section 478.4.12 is as follows: the proposed variance is in keeping with the general intent of the Official Plan, Zoning By-law, and Chapter 478 of the Municipal Code, the relief requested is considered minor in nature and is desirable for the appropriate development and use of the subject lands; and,
5. 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 2023-641.”