Committee of Adjustment

Member Colin McCann was appointed as Acting Chair for the meeting.

THAT the agenda for the July 7, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting be adopted, as circulated.

THAT pursuant to the Planning Act, Section 448(8), Sarah Leach be appointed to the Town of Pelham Committee of Adjustment as the Secretary-Treasurer; AND THAT the Committee of Adjustment reaffirm Jodi Legros as Assistant Secretary-Treasurer.

THAT the public portion of the meeting be closed.

Application made for consent to partial discharge of mortgage and consent to convey 1635 square metres of land (Part 1), for future construction of a single detached dwelling. Part 2 is to be retained for continued residential use of the property known municipally as 1629 Pelham Street, is hereby: GRANTED. The above decision is subject to the following conditions: To the Satisfaction of the Director of Public Works 1. Obtain a Driveway Access and Culvert Permit from the Town for the construction of a new driveway or any modifications to existing driveways/entrance. Installation and/or modification of new entrances shall be completed in accordance with Town Standards. 2. Individually service Part 1 with its own sanitary and water connections in accordance with Town of Pelham Engineering Standards. Installation of any services will require 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 works are complete. Full road width restoration is required on Pelham Street. 3. 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. 4. Submit an overall lot grading and drainage plan to demonstrate that the drainage does not negatively im

Application for relief of Section 6.1.2 (Zone Requirements for a Single Detached Dwelling) - “Maximum Front Yard” - to permit a maximum front yard setback of 16.6 metres, whereas the By-law permits a maximum of 6.0 metres, is hereby: GRANTED. The above decision is based on the following reasons: 1. The variance is minor in nature because adverse impacts are not anticipated, and the proposed setback is in keeping with the prevailing pattern of development along this stretch of Pelham Street. 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 a front yard setback of 16.6 metres allows the new dwelling to integrate well into the streetscape. Additionally, locating the dwelling further back on the lot may also offer functional benefits such as enhanced landscaping opportunities and an improved interface with adjacent properties. 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. The above decision is subject to the following conditions: 1. That all necessary building permits are obtained prior to construction commencing, to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official.

THAT the Committee of Adjustment minutes dated May 5, 2025, be approved.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for August 5, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.