Committee of Adjustment

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

THAT the public portion of the meeting be closed.

Application for relief of Section 3.2.2(a) - On-Farm Diversified Uses – to permit on-farm diversified uses notwithstanding the uses are not directly related to the existing permitted agricultural use(s) on the lot and shall primarily serve the existing permitted agricultural use(s) on the lot and the existing permitted agricultural use(s) on surrounding lots in the area, is hereby: GRANTED Application for relief of Section 3.2.2(b) - On-Farm Diversified Uses – to permit on-farm diversified uses notwithstanding the product is not produced by, or derived from, the principal agricultural use(s) on the lot as the primary source of the majority of the product, is hereby: GRANTED The above decisions are based on the following reasons: 1. The variances are minor in nature as the On-Farm Diversified Uses are limited in area and are located on a portion of the site that is not actively farmed, similar in character to the surrounding area, and not anticipated to have negative impacts in terms of traffic and noise. 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 uses are not anticipated to be incompatible with the surrounding agricultural uses, cause adverse impacts in terms of traffic volumes, noise, or taking agricultural lands out of active production. 5. This application is granted without prejudice to any other appli

Application for relief of Section 10 Exceptions - RM1-96, requesting a maximum driveway width of 6.02 metres (or 66% of the lot frontage) for a semi-detached dwelling, whereas the maximum driveway width for a semi-detached dwelling is 7m or 50% of the lot frontage, or 20% of the lot depth, whichever is less, is hereby: GRANTED The above decision is based on the following reasons: 1. The variance is minor in nature as no significant impacts on drainage, sightlines, or pedestrian accessibility are anticipated and it is not anticipated to create adverse impacts on neighbouring properties or the streetscape. 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 improves the site's functionality for the owner and future tenants of the second dwelling units and will facilitate an additional parking space for the units. 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. Prior t

Application is made for consent for a partial discharge of mortgage and consent to convey 675.0 square metres of land (Part 2) to create a new residential lot. Part 1 is to be retained for continued residential use of the property known municipally as 968 Church Street 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 2 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. 3. Submit an overall lot grading and drainage plan to demonstrate that the drainage does not negatively impact nor rely on neighbouring properties. 4. 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. To the Satisfaction of the Director of Community Plann

THAT the Committee of Adjustment minutes dated February 3, 2025 and March 3, 2025, be approved.