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Committee of Adjustment
July 2, 2024
What was decided (6 motions)
6 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the agenda for the July 2, 2024, Committee of Adjustment meeting be adopted, as circulated.
Moved by Don Rodbard, seconded by John Cappa
Carried
THAT the public portion of the meeting be closed.
Moved by Don Rodbard, seconded by John Cappa
Carried
Application A13-2024P made for relief of Section 5.2.3 “Maximum Lot Coverage” – to permit a maximum lot coverage of 13.5% whereas the By-law allows a maximum lot coverage of 10%, is hereby: GRANTED The above decision is based on the following reasons: 1. The variance is minor in nature as no negative impacts are anticipated on the adjacent properties in terms of drainage, visual impacts or with respect to private servicing. 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 the construction of an appropriate addition to the existing dwelling and expand the amenity area through the addition of a covered porch. 5. This application is granted without prejudice to any other application in the Town of Pelham. 6. 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: That all necessary building permits are obtained prior to construction commencing, to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official.
Moved by John Cappa, seconded by Isaiah Banach
Carried
Application B11-2024P made for consent to partial discharge of mortgage and consent to convey 1,173 square metres of land (Part 1), for future development. Part 2 is to be retained for future development, 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 that no existing utilities currently cross the proposed new property line. Should any services cross this new property line, the applicant will be responsible for costs associated with their relocation and/or removal. 2. Construction of new or modification of existing driveways requires a Driveway Entrance Permit. This permit is obtained through the Public Works Department. All associated costs with this permit are the responsibility of the owner. 3. That the applicant submit a comprehensive Lot Grading & Drainage Plan demonstrating that the drainage neither relies, nor negatively impacts neighboring properties and that all drainage will be contained within the respective lot. To the Satisfaction of the Director of Community Planning & Development 1. That the applicant provide the associated storm sewer oversizing fees for Part 1 (1,173 square metres) in the amount of $11,556.32. The cost-sharing fee for the remaining Part 2 (7,948 square metres) of 1395 Station Street is $219,859.68. This will be required at time of development submission. 2. That the applicant provide a payment of $1000.00 to the Town of Pelham for
Moved by John Cappa, seconded by Don Rodbard
Carried
Application B12-2024P made for consent to convey an easement in perpetuity over Part 2, to the benefit of 698 Quaker Road to permit access and maintenance to an existing accessory structure. Part 1 is to be retained for continued use of the residential property known municipally as 690 Quaker 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 that no existing utilities cross the property line. Relocation shall be the applicant’s responsibility. To the Satisfaction of the Secretary-Treasurer 1. That the Secretary-Treasurer be provided with a registrable legal description of the subject parcel, together with a copy of the deposited reference plan, if applicable, for use in the issuance of the Certificate of Consent. 2. That the final certification fee of $436, payable to the Treasurer, Town of Pelham, be submitted to the Secretary- Treasurer. All costs associated with fulfilling conditions of consent shall be borne by the applicant. This decision is based on the following reasons: 1. The application conforms to the policies of the Town of Pelham Official Plan, Regional Policy Plan and Provincial Policy Statement, and complies with the Town’s Zoning By- law. 2. This Decision is rendered having regard to the provisions of Sections 51(24) and 51(25) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., as amended. 3. The Committee of Adjustment considered all written and oral submissions and
Moved by Isaiah Banach, seconded by John Cappa
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for August 6, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.