COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
AGENDA

Wednesday, October 06, 2021

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

Brantford City Hall, 58 Dalhousie Street

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1.
ROLL CALL

1. THAT Application A36/2021 requesting relief from Section 478.4.12 of Chapter 478 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code to permit the flashing illumination of a sign to be located 14 m from a residential zone, whereas a minimum of 40 m is required, BE APPROVED; and
2. THAT the reason(s) for approval are 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
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 submission received from the public before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter, as discussed in Section 6.2 of Report No. 2021-630.”

3.2
Application A33/2021 - 21 Slater Street, 2021-639

1.A33-2021 - 21 Slater Street - 2021-639.pdf

Applicant/Owner - Joseph Petiti

1. THAT Application A33/2021 requesting relief from the City of Brantford Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit a maximum lot coverage of 14% for an accessory building, whereas a maximum lot coverage of 10% is permitted 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 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 submission received from the public before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter, as discussed in Section 6.2 of Report No. 2021-639.”

3.3
Application A31/2021 - 118 Usher Street, 2021-632

1.A37-2021 - 118 Usher Street - 2021-632.pdf

Applicant - Mazher Latif
Owner - Noshaba Latif

1. THAT Application A37/2021 requesting relief from Section 7.8.2.1.3 Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit a converted dwelling with a lot area of 272 m², whereas 360 m²is required, 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 160-90, 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 of Report No. 2021-632.”

3.4
Application B19/2021 - 30 Grandview Street, 2021-637

1.B19-2021 - 30 Grandview Street - 2021-637.pdf

Applicant/Owner - Andrew Evans and Janis Vajnagi

1. THAT Application B19/2021 to sever a 370 m² parcel of land from 30 Grandview and retain a parcel of land having a lot area of 480 m² BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix A to Report 2021-637;
2. THAT reasons for approval are as follows: having regard for 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, conforms with the policies of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement; and,
3. 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 Decisions:
“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. 2021-637.”

3.5
Applications B21/2021 & A35/2021 - 23 Robinson Avenue, 2021-633

1.B21-2021 and A35-2021 - 23 Robinson Avenue - 2021-633.pdf

Applicant/Owner - Leonard and Karen Bakker

1. THAT Application B21/2021 to sever a parcel of land from the north portion of the lands municipally addressed as 23 Robinson Avenue, having a lot area of 346 m² and retain a parcel of land having a lot area of 531 m², BE APPROVED subject to the conditions attached as Appendix A to Report 2021-633;
2. THAT the reason(s) for approval are as follows: having regard for the matter under Section 51(24) of the Planning Act, Staff is satisfied that the proposed consent application is desirable and compatible with the surrounding area and will not result in adverse impacts on the surrounding properties. The application is in conformity with the general intent of the policies of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law 160-90, and is consistent with the policies of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and Provincial Policy Statement;
3. 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 subject lands; and,
4. 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. 2021-633”

3.6
Application B22/2021 - 232 Mount Pleasant Street, 2021-638

1.B22-2021 - 232 Mount Pleasant Street - 2021-638.pdf

Applicant/Agent - IBI Group
Owner - 2495494 Ontario Inc.

1. THAT Application B22/2021 to sever a 585.9 m² parcel of land from 232 Mount Pleasant Street and retain a parcel of land having a lot area of 565.1 m² BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix A to Report 2021-638;
2. THAT reasons for approval are as follows: having regard for 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, conforms with the policies of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement; and
3. 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 Decisions:
  “Regard has been had for all written and oral submission received from the public before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter, as discussed in Section 6.2 of Report No. 2021-638.”