The Pelham Record

Committee of Adjustment

June 6, 2017

What was decided (4 motions)

4 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

Application for relief of Section 7.7(a) is requested to permit a lot coverage of 3% whereas 1% is permitted for accessory structures, provided the overall lot coverage does not exceed 10%, is hereby: GRANTED Application for relief of Section 7.7(d) is requested to permit a building height for the accessory building of 6.5 metres whereas 3.7 metres is permitted, is hereby: GRANTED Page 2 of 11 The above decisions are based on the following reasons: 1. The variance is minor in nature in that the variance will have no adverse impacts. 2. The general purpose and intent of the Zoning By-Law is maintained in that adequate open space remains and will not bother the existing septic field. 3. The intent of the Official Plan is maintained in that no negative impacts will be created for any natural heritage feature or neighbouring properties. 4. The proposal is desirable for the appropriate development and/or use of the land given the flexibility that is provided in terms of property usage. 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 decisions are subject to the following conditions: 1. That all necessary building permits are requi
Moved by James Federico, seconded by John Klassen
Carried
Application for relief of Section 30, Exemptions, 238(i) to permit a minimum ground floor area for a dwelling of 120 square metres whereas 210 square metres is required, is hereby: GRANTED The above decision is based on the following reasons: 1. The variance is minor in nature considering in that the gross floor area of the 2-storey house is comparable in size with the neighbourhood. 2. The general purpose and intent of the Zoning By-Law is maintained in that gross floor area is large overall. 3. The intent of the Official Plan is maintained in that the 2-storey dwelling will be compatible with the surrounding development. 4. The proposal is desirable for the appropriate development and/or use of the land in that it maintains a smaller lot coverage to better accommodate storm water runoff and leaves a larger rear yard amenity space. 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 Page 4 of 11 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 required prior to construction commencing for the new addition, to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official.
Moved by John Klassen, seconded by James Federico
Carried
Application for consent for creation of new lot and to convey 1951 square metres of land, shown as Part 2 on the drawing submitted, being part of Lot 3, Concession 7, in the Town of Pelham. 4459 square metres of land (Part 3), is to be retained for continued residential use, is hereby: GRANTED The above decision is subject to the following conditions: 1. That final approval of a Zoning By-law amendment be obtained, zoning the remnant parcel to “Residential 1”, to the satisfaction of the Director, Town of Pelham Community Planning and Development Department. 2. That the applicant conducts an archaeological assessment(s) and receives clearance from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. 3. That a comprehensive overall lot grading and drainage plan for the subject and remnant parcels be submitted, demonstrating that drainage does not impact neighbouring properties, to the satisfaction of the Director, Town of Pelham Public Works & Utilities Department. 4. That a development agreement be entered into with the Town of Pelham addressing all development issues including, but not limited to, those matters indicated in the Planning Report dated, June 6, 2017. 5. That the applicant sign the Town of Pelham’s standard “Memorandum of Understanding” explaining that development charges and cash-in-lieu of the dedication of land for parks purposes are required prior to the issuance of a building permit, to the satisfaction of the Director, Town of Pelham Community Planning and Developme
Moved by John Klassen, seconded by James Federico
Carried
THAT the minutes of the May 2, 2017, Committee of Adjustment Hearing, be approved.
Moved by John Klassen, seconded by James Federico
Carried

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