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Committee of Adjustment
October 4, 2022
What was decided (4 motions)
4 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Application A12/2022P for relief of Section 9.2(e) “Minimum Interior Side Yard” to permit a minimum interior side yard setback of 1 m whereas the by-law requires a minimum interior side yard of 3 m, is hereby: GRANTED; The above decision is based on the following reasons: 1. The variance is minor in nature as no adverse impacts are anticipated on the streetscape and the proposal is keeping with the setback of the existing carport. 2. The general purpose and intent of the Zoning By-Law is maintained. 3. The intent of the Official Plan is maintained. 4. The proposal is desirable for the appropriate development and/or use of the land because it will facilitate an addition to the dwelling for the purpose of a double car garage. 5. This application is granted without prejudice to any other application in the Town of Pelham. 6. No objections were received from commenting agencies or abutting property owners. 7. The Committee of Adjustment considered the written and oral comments and agrees with the minor variance report analysis and recommendation that this application meets the Planning Act tests for minor variance. The above decision is subject to the following conditions: 1. That all necessary building permits are acquired prior to construction commencing, to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official. Prior to Building Permit: 1. To the Satisfaction of the Director of Public Works a. Submit an updated Lot Grading & Drainage Plan demonstrating that the drainage neither reli
Moved by Sandra Marsh, seconded by Brenda Stan
Carried
Application B9/2022P made for consent to convey 1355.6 square metres of land (Part 2), to be added to the abutting property to the west (Part 1), for continued use of the metal sided-shop. Part 3 is to be retained for continued residential use of the dwelling known municipally as 664 Metler Road; is hereby: GRANTED; The above decision is subject to the following conditions: To the Satisfaction of the Director of Public Works 1. That the Applicant confirm no existing utilities cross the proposed new property line. Should any services cross this new property line, the Applicant shall be responsible for costs associated with their relocation and / or removal. To the Satisfaction of the Secretary-Treasurer 1. That all necessary zoning approvals be obtained for Part 3. 2. Pursuant to Section 50(12) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, it is hereby stipulated that Section 50(3) or 50(5) shall apply to any subsequent conveyance of, or other transaction involving, the identical subject parcel of land. Therefore, once the subject parcel of land has been conveyed to the owner of the parcel abutting to the west (Part 1 on sketch), the subject parcel and the said abutting parcel shall merge in title and become one contiguous parcel of land. A solicitor’s written undertaking shall be provided to the Secretary-Treasurer indicating that the necessary steps to implement the conveyance will be taken, together with the registrable legal descriptions of the subject parcel and the conso
Moved by Brenda Stan, seconded by Sandra Marsh
Carried
Application A13/2022P for relief of Section 9.2(b) “Minimum Lot Frontage” to permit a minimum lot frontage 26.84m whereas the by-law requires a minimum lot frontage of 36m; is hereby: GRANTED; The above decision is based on the following reasons: 1. The variance is minor in nature as no adverse impacts are anticipated on the streetscape or surrounding residential properties. Additionally, the reduction in frontage will continue to provide adequate space for front amenity area and parking for vehicles. 2. The general purpose and intent of the Zoning By-Law is maintained. 3. The intent of the Official Plan is maintained. 4. The proposal is desirable for the appropriate development and/or use of the land because it will facilitate a boundary adjustment that is compatible with the surrounding neighbourhood. 5. This application is granted without prejudice to any other application in the Town of Pelham. 6. No objections were received from commenting agencies or abutting property owners. 7. The Committee of Adjustment considered the written and oral comments and agrees with the minor variance report analysis and recommendation that this application meets the Planning Act tests for minor variance. 8. The applicant is aware that any future development in or around the watercourse or within the 15 metre watercourse buffer may require an NPCA Works Permit and additional studies. The above decision is subject to the following condition: 1. That the final approval of minor variance A13/2
Moved by Sandra Marsh, seconded by Brenda Stan
Carried
THAT the Committee of Adjustment Hearing minutes of September 7, 2022, be approved.