HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 18, 2017 - Planning - Committee of Adjustment COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville, ON
Council Chambers
Thursday, May 18, 2017
6:30 p.m.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: PAUL ENS
TOM SOUTHWICK
RANDY BREYER
WAYNE CASIER
ED KETCHABAW
STAFF PRESENT:
CAO PAUL SHIPWAY
SECRETARY/TREASURER MARGARET UNDERHILL
ATTENDEES APPLICATION A: Tony Csinos
ATTENDEES APPLICATION B: None
1. CALLTO ORDER
The Secretary-Treasurer called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and asked for those
in attendance for this meeting to sign in at the podium.
2. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN
Moved by: W. Casier
Seconded by: E. Ketchabaw
THAT Paul Ens be appointed Chairman of the Committee of Adjustment for
consideration of Minor Variance application A-04/17 submitted by Alice and Tony
Csinos and Minor Variance Application A-05/17 submitted by C. Valerie Donnell.
3. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST &THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
No disclosures of pecuniary interest were declared.
4. APPLICATIONS
A. Minor Variance Application A04/17 A&T Csinos
Request to grant relief from the Zoning By-law regulations for Accessory Uses, Section
4.2 b) Front Yard Setback from 15 m (49 feet) to 6 m (20 feet; and 4.2 c) to permit an
accessory building in the front yard on the lands for a property with 3.6 ha (9 acres) of
land located on the west side of Plank Road, south side of Glen Erie Line known as
4675 Plank Road which will allow the construction of an accessory building (garage) in
a required front yard setback and to allow an accessory building in the front yard
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B. Minor Variance Application A-05/17 Donnell
Request to grant relief from the Zoning By-law Section 4.8.1 c) Prohibited Uses to
permit a modular home on the lands with 1,011 m2 (0.2 acres) of land located on the
east side of Victoria Street, south side of William Street in the village of Port Burwell
known as 56 Victoria Street which will allow the installation of a modular dwelling of 13
m (43 feet) by 11 m (36 feet) on the property, manufactured to comply with federal
standards, where otherwise a modular dwelling would be prohibited
5. STAFF PRESENTATION
A. Report DS-20/17 by Margaret Underhill, Secretary/Treasurer Committee of Adjustment
re Committee of Adjustment— Minor Variance —A-04/17 Csinos, A& T
Secretary/Treasurer M. Underhill presented Report DS-20/17 and advised no public
submissions were received.
B. Report DS-21/17 by Margaret Underhill, Secretary/Treasurer Committee of Adjustment
re Committee of Adjustment— Minor Variance —A05/17 Donnell
Secretary/Treasurer M. Underhill presented Report DS-21/17 and advised no public
submissions were received.
6. PRESENTATIONS BY APPLICANT/AGENT
A. Tony Csinos advised LPRCA requires the building to be 18' from the top of the bank.
B. None.
7. PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS
A. None.
B. None.
8. COMMITTEE QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION
A. None.
B. E. Ketchabaw asked if the foundation application would have been submitted first if a
minor variance still have been required.
The Secretary/Treasurer confirmed that a minor variance would have still been required
as modular homes are prohibited in the Zoning By-Law.
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W. Casier inquired if modular homes are required to meet all building code
requirements.
The Secretary/Treasurer confirmed that modular homes must meet building code and
federal standards for construction.
E. Ketchabaw inquired if the Municipality should look at changes to permit modular
homes.
The Secretary/Treasurer responded that revising policies permitting modular homes
could be a future consideration during the Zoning By-Law review.
9. DECISION OF COMMITTEE (Motions)
A.
Moved by: E. Ketchabaw
Seconded by: W. Casier
THAT the Committee of Adjustment Secretary-Treasurer's report DS-20/17 regarding
the Csinos minor variance be received;
AND WHEREAS the Committee agrees that the proposed variance meets Section
45.1(1) of the Planning Act and this variance is considered minor;
THEREFORE application A-04/17 submitted by A. & T. Csinos, pursuant to Section 45
of the Planning Act for minor variance, is granted to allow relief from Municipality of
Bayham Zoning By-law Z456-2003:
• Section 4.2 b) Front Yard Setback—to permit the placement of the accessory
building closer to the front lot line than the main building at 6 metres (20 feet),
whereas the required distance is 15m (49 feet), and;
• Section 4.2 c) Location of an Accessory Building -to permit the placement of the
accessory building in the front yard, where currently accessory buildings are not
permitted in front yards.
Condition for Permit: Owner/applicant provide the Municipality a written permit or
written permission from the Conservation Authority not opposing the location of the
accessory garage on the lot and setback from the hazard lands along the Big Otter
Creek.
CARRIED
B.
Moved by: T. Southwick
Seconded by: R. Breyer
THAT the Committee of Adjustment Secretary-Treasurer's report DS-21/17 regarding
the Donnell minor variance be received;
AND WHEREAS the Committee agrees that the proposed variance meets Section
45.1(1) of the Planning Act and this variance is considered minor;
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THEREFORE application A-05/17 submitted by C. Valerie Donnell, pursuant to Section
45 of the Planning Act for minor variance, is granted to allow relief from Municipality of
Bayham Zoning By-law Z456-2003:
• Section 4.8.1.c) Prohibited Uses —to permit the placement of a modular dwelling
of 13 m (43 feet) by 11 m (36 feet), manufactured to comply with federal standards, on
the property known as 56 Victoria Street, where otherwise a modular dwelling would be
prohibited.
Condition: the owner/applicant shall construct a permanent foundation for the modular
home.
CARRIED
10. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: T. Southwick
Seconded by: R. Breyer
THAT the Committee of Adjustment hearing for consideration of Minor Variance Applications
A-04/17 and A-05/17 be adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
AND THAT in accordance with the regulations of the planning Act, Notices of Decision be
circulated by the Secretary-Treasurer accordingly.
CARRIED
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