COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
AGENDA

Thursday, February 02, 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 HEARINGS/ PUBLIC MEETINGS

3.1

Application No. A06/2023 - 450 Blackburn Drive, 2023-112

Agent/Applicant – MHBC Planning c/o Stephanie Mirtitsch

Owner – Losani Homes c/o Myles Smith 

• 1. THAT application A06/2023 seeking relief from Section 7.5.3.6.6 of Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit a rear yard setback of 1.2 m, whereas a minimum rear yard of 7.0 m 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 the Official Plan and 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; and,
  3. 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 2023-112.”

3.2

Application No. A07/2023 - 183 Longboat Run, 2023-113

Agent/Applicant – MHBC Planning c/o Stephanie Mirtitsch

Owner – Losani Homes c/o Myles Smith 

• 1. THAT application A07/2023 seeking relief from Section 7.5.3.10.5 of Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit a rear yard setback of 0.6 m, whereas a minimum rear yard of 6.0 m 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 the Official Plan and 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; and,
  3. 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 2023-113”.

3.3

Application No. A04-2023 - 219 Grand Street, 2023-105

Applicant/Owner – Jeff and Karen Wilson

• 1. THAT Application A04/2023 requesting relief from Section 6.3.1.1 of the City of Brantford Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit a lot coverage of 15% for an accessory structure whereas the By-law permits a maximum lot coverage of 10% for accessory structures, BE APPROVED;
  2. 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 land; and
  3. 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 and of Report No. 2023-105.”

3.4

Application No. B03-2023 - 272 & 280 Grand Street, 2023-106

Agent – W. Christopher Nunn

Applicant/Owner – Terry DaSilva

• 1. THAT Application B03/2023 to sever a 196 m² parcel of land from the rear of 280 Grand Street to be transferred to neighbouring property 272 Grand Street for the purposes of a lot boundary adjustment, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions attached in Appendix A to Report 2023-106;
  2. 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; and
  3. THAT pursuant to Section 53(17) – (18.2) and 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 No. 2023-106.”

      

3.5

Application No. A05/2023 - 849 Colborne Street, 2023-94

Applicant/Owner – Christopher & Kristine Allan

• 1. THAT Application A05/2023 requesting relief from Section 7.3.2.1.3 of the City of Brantford Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit a maximum lot coverage of 44%, whereas a maximum lot coverage of 35%, BE APPROVED;
  2. 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 land; and
  3. 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 and of Report No. 2023-94”.

4.

PRESENTATIONS/DELEGATIONS [list, if any, available at the meeting]

5.

ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION

6.

CONSENT ITEMS

6.1

MINUTES

6.1.1

Committee of Adjustment - January 19, 2023

7.

RESOLUTIONS

8.

NOTICES OF MOTION

9.

ADJOURNMENT