The Pelham Record

Committee of Adjustment

December 6, 2022

What was decided (7 motions)

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

THAT the public portion of the meeting is closed.
Moved by John Klassen, seconded by Sandra Marsh
Carried
A17/2022P Application for relief of Section 7.4(c) “Maximum Lot Coverage” – to permit a maximum lot coverage of 14.33% whereas the by-law allows 10%, is hereby: GRANTED; The above decision is based on the following reasons: 1. The variance is minor in nature as the increased coverage on the subject property and adjacent properties is minimal given the lot 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 because as it will permit design flexibility 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. 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. A17/2022P Application for relief of Section 7.7(a) “Maximum Lot Coverage (Accessory Structure)” – to permit a maximum lot coverage of 3.79% whereas the by-law allows a maximum lot coverage of 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 no negative impacts are anticipated on the adjacent properties. 2. The general purpose and inten
Moved by Sandra Marsh, seconded by John Klassen
Carried
A19/2022P Application for relief of Section 14.2(d) “Maximum Front Yard” – to permit a maximum front yard setback of 8.5m to the dwelling front face whereas the by-law requires a maximum of 5.5m to the dwelling front face, is hereby: GRANTED; The above decision is based on the following reasons: 1. The variance is minor in nature as there will be no impacts on the streetscape, and there remains sufficient lot area to site the proposed dwelling on the lot. 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 variance is necessary to push the face of the dwelling further back to be able to provide for a straight driveway. 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 no side yard walkways that impede side yard swales shall be permitted. 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. Prior to Building Permit
Moved by John Klassen, seconded by Sandra Marsh
Carried
Application B7/2022P made for consent to partial discharge of mortgage and consent to convey 2242.3 square metres of land (Part 3), to be added to the abutting property to the west (Part 5), for future development. Part 4 is to be retained for continued residential use of the dwelling known municipally as 1112 Line Avenue; is hereby: GRANTED; Application B8/2022P made for consent to partial discharge of mortgage and consent to convey 1626.5 square metres of land (Part 1), to be added to the abutting property to the west (Part 5), for future development. Part 2 is to be retained for continued residential use of the dwelling known municipally as 1114 Line Avenue; is hereby: GRANTED; The above decisions are subject to the following conditions: To the Satisfaction of the Director of Public Works 1. Submit a comprehensive Lot Grading & Drainage Plan for Part 2 and Part 4 demonstrating that the drainage neither relies, nor negatively impacts neighbouring properties, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works, or designate. To the Satisfaction of the Secretary-Treasurer 1. Pursuant to Section 50(12) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, it is hereby stipulated that Section 50(3) or 50(5) shall apply to any subsequent conveyance of, or other transaction involving, the identical subject parcel of land. Therefore, once the subject parcel of land has been conveyed to the owner of the parcel abutting to the west (Part 5 on sketch), the subject parcel and the said abuttin
Moved by Sandra Marsh, seconded by John Klassen
Carried
Application B13/2022P made for consent to partial discharge of mortgage and consent to convey 1938 square metres of land (Part 2), to be added to the abutting property to the south (Part 5), for future development. Part 1 is to be retained for continued residential use of the dwelling known municipally as 1399 Station Street; is hereby: GRANTED; The above decision is subject to the following conditions: To the Satisfaction of the Director of Public Works 1. That the applicant confirm that no existing utilities currently cross the proposed new property line. Should any services cross this new property line, the applicant will be responsible for costs associated with their relocation and/or removal. To the Satisfaction of the Director of Community Planning & Development 1. That the existing sheds on Parts 2 and crossing into Part 1 will be removed, with any necessary demolition permits to be obtained. 2. Submit a tree preservation plan. To the satisfaction of Bell Canada 1. Obtain approval for the conveyance of a perpetual blanket easement or over the lands or a 3.0m wide corridor to be measured 1.5m on either side of the aerial Bell cable, then to extend from the pole to a minimum of 1.0m past any anchor installation to be measured 0.5m on either side of the guy to Bell Canada. All costs associated with the transfer of easement, free and clear of all encumbrances, shall be borne solely by the applicant. To the Satisfaction of the Secretary-Treasurer 1. Pursuant to Section 50(1
Moved by John Klassen, seconded by Sandra Marsh
Carried
THAT the Committee of Adjustment minutes dates October 2, 2018, October 30, 2018, June 5, 2019 and October 4, 2022 be and are hereby approved.
Moved by John Klassen, seconded by Donald Cook
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for January 11, 2023 at 4:00 pm.
Moved by Sandra Marsh, seconded by John Klassen
Carried

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