Committee of Adjustment

Application for relief of the following: Section 6.1(c) – Maximum Height – seeking 4.6 metres whereas 3.7 metres is allowed; and Section 6.1(d) – Lot Coverage – seeking 11.5% whereas 10% is required, is hereby: GRANTED. The above decision is based on the following reasons: 1. The variance is minor in nature in that no negative impacts are anticipated by the community because a large hedge row acts to buffer the lots. 2. The general purpose and intent of the Zoning By-Law is Page 2 of 6 maintained in that it fits the urban context and ample open space is available on the site therefore, no adverse impacts from the neighbours are anticipated. 3. The intent of the Official Plan is maintained in that no negative impacts will be created for any natural heritage feature or neighbouring properties. 4. The proposal is desirable for the appropriate development and/or use of the land in that it will allow the owner to install a car hoist and improve storage potential and it will also offer reasonable flexibility for the design. 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. The above decision is subject to the following conditions: 1. That, pri

Application for relief of Section 185(k) exemptions which states that there shall be no buildings or structures including decks permitted within 15 metres of the rear lot line, is hereby: GRANTED. The above decision is based on the following reasons: 1. The variance is minor in nature in that no negative impacts are anticipated by the community because a large hedge row acts to buffer the lots. 2. The general purpose and intent of the Zoning By-Law is maintained in that it fits the urban context and ample open space is available on the site therefore, no adverse impacts from the neighbours are anticipated. 3. The intent of the Official Plan is maintained in that no negative impacts will be created for any natural heritage feature or neighbouring properties. 4. The proposal is desirable for the appropriate development and/or Page 4 of 6 use of the land in that it will allow the owner to install a car hoist and improve storage potential and it will also offer reasonable flexibility for the design. 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. The above decision is subject to the following conditions: 1. That, prior to issuance of a bui

That the minutes of the June 6, 2017, Committee of Adjustment Hearing be approved.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Meeting of the Committee of Adjustment Hearing be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for September 12, 2017 at 4:00 pm.