Committee of Adjustment

Application for relief from Section 7.4(c) "Maximum Lot Coverage" - to permit an overall lot coverage of 18% whereas 10% is permitted to facilitate construction of a one-storey residential addition is hereby: GRANTED. The above decision is based on the following reasons: 1. The variance is minor in nature in that adequate amenity area and open space for septic purposes remains available. 2. The general purpose and intent of the Zoning By-Law is maintained in that sufficient amounts of open space, amenity area and land for private services is maintained. 3. The intent of the Official Plan is maintained in that there are no impacts due to the existing site enclosure of public roadways/facilities. 4. The proposal is desirable for the appropriate development and/or use of the land in that it will improve the living space and enhance the property value. 5. The Town is in receipt of written Initial Approval of the septic permit regarding this proposal. 6. This application is granted without prejudice to any other application in the Town of Pelham. 7. No objections were received from commenting agencies or abutting property owners. 8. 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 must be obtained prior to any further construc

Application for relief from Section 7.7(a) “Maximum Lot Coverage” – seeking 1.5% overall coverage whereas 1% is permitted, to facilitate construction of a one-storey accessory building, is hereby: Granted. Application for relief from Section 7.7(d) “Maximum Building Height” – seeking 6.5 metres whereas 3.7 metres is permitted, to facilitate construction of a one-storey accessory building, is hereby: Granted. The above decision is based on the following reasons: 1. The variance is minor in nature in that no negative impacts are anticipated by the neighbors. 2. The general purpose and intent of the Zoning By-Law is maintained in that adequate open space remains and will not adversely impact the rural residential nature of the lot. 3. The intent of the Official Plan is maintained in that no negative impacts are anticipated. 4. The proposal is desirable for the appropriate development and/or use of the land in that the relief will offer more flexibility for property usage and no adverse impacts are anticipated. 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 p

That the minutes of the May 1, 2018, Committee of Adjustment Hearing be approved, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Meeting of the Committee of Adjustment Hearing be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for July 10, 2018 at 4:00 pm.