Committee of Adjustment

Application for relief of Section 7.7(a) “Maximum Lot Coverage” – to permit a maximum lot coverage of 2.31% whereas the by-law allows 1% provided the maximum lot coverage of all buildings does not exceed 10%; 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 adjacent properties. Additionally, the remaining lot area remains available to handle stormwater runoff, the existing septic system and preserve a rear yard amenity area. 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 permit design flexibly for an addition to an existing accessory structure while maintaining adequate rear yard amenity area. 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 all future development or site alterations may require an NPCA Works Permit. The above decision is subject to the following conditions: 1. That all necessary building permits are acquired prior to co

Application for relief of By-law 3325(2012), Section R1-184(f)(i) “Minimum Exterior Side Yard” – to permit a minimum exterior side yard of 1.06m whereas the by-law requires 3m; and is hereby: GRANTED; and Application for relief of By-law 3325(2012), Section R1-184(g) “Minimum Rear Yard” – to permit a minimum rear yard of 2.74m whereas the by-law requires 7.5m. is hereby: GRANTED; The above decisions are based on the following reasons: 1. The variance is minor in nature as no adverse impacts are anticipated. 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 a rear deck which is consistent with the character of the area. 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 condition: 1. That all necessary building permits are acquired prior to construction commencing, to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official.

THAT the minutes of the August 2, 2022 Committee of Adjustment Hearing be approved.

THAT this Meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for October 4, 2022 at 4:00 pm.