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Committee of Adjustment
March 2, 2026
What was decided (6 motions)
6 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the agenda for the March 2, 2026 Committee of Adjustment meeting be adopted, as circulated.
Moved by Colin McCann, seconded by Brenda Stan
Carried
THAT the public portion of the meeting be closed.
Moved by Brenda Stan, seconded by Colin McCann
Carried
Application B3-2026P made for consent to convey: 1. An easement in perpetuity over Part 2 to the benefit of Parts 4 and 5 (174 Highway 20 W) for the purpose of parking, access and waste collection; and 2. An easement in perpetuity over Parts 1 and 2 to the benefit of Parts 4 and 5 (174 Highway 20 W) for the purpose of stormwater management purposes, are hereby: GRANTED Application B4-2026P made for consent to convey an easement in perpetuity over Part 4 to the benefit of Parts 1 and 2 (178 Highway 20 W) for vehicular access. Part 3 is to be dedicated to Niagara Region for a road widening. Part 5 is to be retained to facilitate the development of a 5- storey residential building is hereby: GRANTED The above decisions are subject to the following conditions: To the Satisfaction of the Director of Public Works 1. Submit comprehensive Lot Grading and drainage Plans for the parcels demonstrating that the drainage neither relies on nor negatively impacts neighbouring properties and that all drainage will be contained within the respective lot to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works or designate. 2. Install any missing services with a Temporary Works Permit obtained through the Public Works Department. These works are to be completed prior to consent and the applicant shall bear all costs associated with these works. Locate cards are to be provided to the Town once the works are complete. 3. Obtain and submit a Regional Temporary Works permit with the Temporary Works Per
Moved by Brenda Stan, seconded by Colin McCann
Carried
Application for relief of Section 8.4.3 (Zone Requirements) Step Backs – to permit a minimum step back of 0 metres of the 3 rd storey through the 6th storey whereas a minimum step back of 1.5 metres is required above the 3rd storey is hereby: GRANTED The above decision is based on the following reasons: 1. The variance is minor in nature as eliminating the stepback creates minimal additional massing from the street and the height remains unchanged and complies with zoning related to height. Given the Highway 20 context and right-of-way width, no adverse shadowing, overlook, or visual impacts are expected. 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 enables an efficient building envelope while ensuring high-quality design, alignment with Official Plan urban design criteria, and an attractive, articulated site design. 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. Application for relief of Section 8.4.3 (Zone Requirements) First Floor Window Height – to permit a minimum first floor window height of 0.15 metres, whereas the By-law permits a minimum firs
Moved by Colin McCann, seconded by Brenda Stan
Carried
THAT the Committee of Adjustment minutes dated January 12, 2026, be approved.
Moved by Colin McCann, seconded by Brenda Stan
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for April 7, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.