The Pelham Record

Committee of Adjustment

June 3, 2024

What was decided (6 motions)

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

That the public portion of the meeting be closed.
Moved by Brenda Stan, seconded by Colin McCann
Carried
Application B10-2024P is made for consent to convey 244 square metres of land (Part 1), to be added to the abutting property to the east (Part 3), for future construction of an attached garage. Part 2 is to be retained for continued residential use of the dwelling known municipally as 954 River Road, is hereby: GRANTED The above decision is subject to the following conditions: To the Satisfaction of the Director of Public Works 1. The applicant must submit a comprehensive Lot Grading & Drainage Plan demonstrating that the drainage neither relies, nor negatively impacts neighboring properties, and that all drainage will be contained within the respective lot, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works, or designate. 2. 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. 3. That the applicant obtain a Driveway Entrance Permit for the construction of new or modification to existing driveway(s). This permit is obtained through the Public Works Department. All associated costs with this permit are the responsibility of the owner. To the Satisfaction of the Director of Community Planning & Development 1. That all necessary zoning approvals (minor variance) be obtained for both Part 2 and Parts 1 and 3. To the Satisfaction of the Secretary-Treasurer 1. That the Secretary-Treasurer be
Moved by Brenda Stan, seconded by Colin McCann
Carried
That the pubic portion of the meeting be closed.
Moved by Brenda Stan, seconded by Colin McCann
Carried
Application A11-2024P for relief of Section 5.1.3 “Minimum Front Yard” – to permit a minimum front yard setback of 5.53m whereas the By-law requires a minimum front yard setback of 8.0m, is hereby: GRANTED The above decision is based on the following reasons: 1. The variance is minor in nature as the rural residential/agricultural character of the neighbourhood is not anticipated to be impacted through the proposed variance. As well, the lot area remains available to handle stormwater runoff, the existing septic system, and preserve 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 the setback will enable the proposed accessory structure to be setback further from the Welland River and stable top of slope. 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 A11-2024P for relief of Section 5.1.3 “Minimum Interior Side Yard” – to permit a minimum interior side yard setback of 4.2m whereas the By-law requires a minimum interior side yard setback of 8.0m, is hereby: GRANTED The above decision is based on the following reasons: 1. The variance
Moved by Colin McCann, seconded by Brenda Stan
Carried
THAT the Committee of Adjustment minutes dated May 6, 2024, 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 July 2, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
Moved by Brenda Stan, seconded by Colin McCann
Carried

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