Committee of Adjustment

BE IT RESOLVED THAT applications A10-A12/2019P and B3-B4/2019P – 36 Stella Street be adjourned, sine die

Application is made for relief of Section 7.4 (f) “Minimum Side Yard” – to permit a minimum side yard of 7.33m whereas 9m is required to facilitate the construct a three-season addition, is hereby: GRANTED. The above decision is based on the following reasons: 1. The variance is minor in nature overall because storm water runoff will still be managed on-site, adequate separation between dwelling units is maintained and it preserves the more valuable and sizable rear yard from building encroachment 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 use of the land as it enhances living space but maintains an acceptable building setback and is considerate towards preserving the balance of the property’s land. 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 for the new addition, to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official.

Application is made for relief of Section 7.7 (d) “Maximum Accessory Building Height” – to permit construction of an accessory building having a height of 5.25m whereas the by-law permits 3.7m, is hereby: GRANTED. The above decision is based on the following reasons: 1. The variance is minor in nature given the rural context. 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 allows for enhanced storage and use of the facility. 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.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Meeting of the Committee of Adjustment Hearing be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for June 5th, 2019 at 4:00 pm.