Committee of Adjustment

THAT the public portion be closed.

THAT Application A20/2023P for relief of Section 3.28.1(a)(i) “Urban Area – Maximum Floor Area” – to permit a maximum floor area of 92.5 m2 for a second dwelling unit whereas the by-law permits a maximum floor area of 75 m2 for a second dwelling unit, is hereby: GRANTED The above decision is based on the following reasons: 1. The variance is minor in nature as the area of the basement is existing and is not proposed to be enlarged. The second dwelling unit will remain secondary to the principal dwelling unit on the upper level in terms of floor area. Further, the increase in the floor area will not have any impact on the dwelling as viewed from the 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 because the proposal will contribute to providing a more affordable housing rental opportunity for future residents. Further, the conversion of the basement to a second dwelling unit will provide a rental income opportunity for the owner of the dwelling. 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

Application B11/2023P is made for consent to consent to convey 91.0m square metres of land (Part 2), to be added to the abutting property to the north (Part 1), for future construction of a detached accessory garage. Part 3 is to be retained for continued residential use of the dwelling known municipally as 1008 Haist 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 submit a comprehensive Lot Grading & Drainage Plan demonstrating that the drainage neither relies, nor negatively impacts neighbouring properties, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works, or designate. 2. Confirm that no existing utilities cross the proposed lot lines. Should any services cross these lot lines, the applicant shall be responsible for costs associated with their relocation and/or removal. 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 north (Part 1 on sketch), the subject parcel and the said abutting parcel shall merge in title and become one contiguous parcel of land. A solicitor’s written undertaking shall be provided to the Secretary-T

Application A17/2023P for relief of Section 6.1.2 “Maximum Front Yard” – to permit a maximum front yard setback of 10.8m whereas the by-law requires 6.0m; is hereby: GRANTED The above decision is based on the following reasons: 1. The variance is minor in nature as it recognizes existing conditions, and no new construction is proposed. 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 recognizes existing conditions on site. 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. 7. The applicant is aware no side yard walkways that impede side yard swales shall be permitted. Application A17/2023P for relief of Section 6.1.2 “Minimum Rear Yard” – to permit a minimum rear year setback of 1.2m whereas the by-law requires 7.5m; is hereby: GRANTED The above decision is based on the following reasons: 1. The variance is minor in nature as adequate rear yard amenity space remains to service the dwelling and the reduction will not substantially alter the functionality of the amenity space. 2. The general purpose and intent of the Zoning By-Law is maintained. 3. The intent o

THAT the Committee of Adjustment minutes dated August 8, 2023, be approved.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for November 6, 2023, at 4:00 pm.