Committee of Adjustment

Application for relief from Section 7.2(d) “Minimum Front Yard” – seeking 12 metres whereas 20 metres is required, to facilitate construction of an extension to an existing barn with no change in livestock capacity, is hereby: GRANTED. And relief from Section 7.7(d) “Maximum Building Height” – to allow a maximum accessory structure height of 5.2 metres to the mid-point of the pitched roof, whereas 3.7 metres is allowed, to facilitate construction of an accessory building to the dwelling, is hereby: GRANTED. The above decision is based on the following reasons: 1. The variance is minor in nature in that no adverse impacts are anticipated. 2. The general purpose and intent of the Zoning By-Law is maintained in that sufficient setback is upheld and it will not compromise safety nor negatively impact surrounding property. 3. The intent of the Official Plan is maintained in that the horse barn addition is not hindering any agricultural operation and it will not obstruct the agricultural potential of the land or expand into any natural heritage features. 4. The proposal is desirable for the appropriate development and/or use of the land in that it will provide enhanced usability for the existing horse barn and the height of 5.2 metres will not adversely impact the area. 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 co

That the minutes of the October 3, 2018, Committee of Adjustment Hearing be approved, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Meeting of the Committee of Adjustment Hearing be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for May 1st, 2018 at 4:00 pm.