The Pelham Record

Committee of Adjustment

April 2, 2019

What was decided (5 motions)

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

Application is made for relief of Section 6.1 (c) “Maximum Height” seeking 4.6m, whereas 3.7m is required for a proposed accessory building is required, is hereby: GRANTED. The above decision is based on the following reasons: 1. The variance is minor in nature as there will be no negative impacts on neighbours. 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 as it will allow for enhanced storage. 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. To the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official i. That all necessary demolition permits for either the complete, or partial removal of the existing garage are obtained. ii. That all necessary building permits are required prior to construction commencing, and shall not be approved for living accommodations or plumbing within the accessory building. Application is made for relief of Section 9.2 (d) “Minimum Front Yard” seeking 6.2m, whereas 8m is required for the reconstruction
Moved by Sandra Marsh, seconded by Bernie Law
Carried
Application is made for relief of Section 7.7 a) “Max Accessory Lot Coverage” seeking 3%, whereas 1% is permitted is required, is hereby: GRANTED. The above decision is based on the following reasons: 1. The variance is minor in nature given the rural context and as there will be no negative impacts on neighbours. 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 as it will increase the usability of the lands and structures. 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 required prior to construction commencing, to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official, and shall not be approved for living accommodations or plumbing within the accessory building. Application is made for relief of Section 7.7 a) “Max Overall Lot Coverage” seeking 11%, whereas 10% is permitted; is required, is hereby: GRANTED. The above decision is based on the following reasons: 1. The variance is minor in
Moved by Bernie Law, seconded by Sandra Marsh
Carried
That the minutes of the February 21st, 2019, Committee of Adjustment Hearing be approved.
Moved by Sandra Marsh, seconded by Bernie Law
Carried
That the minutes of the March 12th, 2019, Committee of Adjustment Hearing be approved.
Moved by Sandra Marsh, seconded by Don Cook
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Meeting of the Committee of Adjustment Hearing be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for May 8th, 2019 at 4:00 pm.
Moved by Sandra Marsh, seconded by Bernie Law
Carried

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