The Pelham Record

Committee of Adjustment

March 4, 2024

What was decided (6 motions)

6 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the public portion of the meeting be closed.
Moved by John Cappa, seconded by Isaiah Banach
Carried
Application for relief of Section 8.1.3 “Minimum Rear Yard Setback” – to permit a minimum rear yard setback of 2.8 metres whereas a minimum 6.0 metre setback is required, is hereby: GRANTED; The above decision is based on the following reasons: 1. The variance is minor in nature given the orientation of the site, and is not anticipated to impact the streetscape, or neighbouring properties, in a significant way. 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 will permit the natural extension of the existing repair garage. 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. Application for relief of Section 8.1.3 “Maximum Side Yard Setback” – to permit a maximum side yard setback of 15.3 metres whereas a maximum 1.2 metre maximum side yard is permitted, is hereby: GRANTED; The above decision is based on the following reasons: 1. The variance is minor in nature as the side yard functions as a rear yard, and as such, the impact of the increased setback is minimal. The scale of the proposed addition will not affect the original intent of the building design, and
Moved by John Cappa, seconded by Don Rodbard
Carried
THAT the following condition of approval be added: That the Applicant obtain a pool permit through the By-law Division.
Moved by Isaiah Banach, seconded by John Cappa
Carried
Application for relief of Section 3.1(c) “Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures” – requesting an accessory building be permitted a front yard setback of 2.18m, whereas accessory structures are not to be located in any front yard, is hereby: GRANTED; The above decision is based on the following reasons: 1. The variance is minor in nature as it is not anticipated to impact the streetscape in a significant way. The design/placement of the structure utilizes the existing amenity area while maintaining a compatible built form with the surrounding neighbourhood. 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 will facilitate the construction of an accessory building on an irregular, triangular-shaped lot. 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. Application for relief of Section 3.33(b) “Swimming Pools” – to permit a setback of 3.33m to a front lot line for pool circulating equipment in an enclosed building, whereas circulating equipment is not permitted closer to any street than the required yard for the main building or structure, is hereby: GRANTED
Moved by Isaiah Banach, seconded by John Cappa
Carried
THAT the Committee of Adjustment minutes dated February 5, 2024, be approved.
Moved by John Cappa, seconded by Isaiah Banach
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for April 2, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.
Moved by John Cappa, seconded by Isaiah Banach
Carried

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