HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 07, 2017 - Planning - Committee of Adjustment COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
MUNICIPAL OFFICE
56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville, ON
Council Chambers
Thursday, September 7, 2017
6:30 p.m.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: PAUL ENS
TOM SOUTHWICK
RANDY BREYER
WAYNE CASIER
ED KETCHABAW
STAFF PRESENT:
CAOICLERK PAUL SHIPWAY
SECRETARY/TREASURER MARGARET UNDERHILL
SIGNED IN ATTENDEES: Tom Oliver
1. CALL TO 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: T. Southwick
Seconded by: E. Ketchabaw
THAT P. Ens be appointed Chairman of the Committee of Adjustment for consideration of
Minor Variance Application A-08/17 submitted by Tom and Ruth Oliver.
CARRIED
3. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
No disclosures of pecuniary interest were declared.
4. APPLICATIONS
A. Minor Variance Application A-08/17 Oliver
Request to grant relief from the Zoning By-law regulations for accessory building setbacks,
Section 10.11.a) setback from a public street of 6.0 m (20 feet) to 1.5 m (5 feet); and
regulations for floor area of accessory buildings, Section 10.11.c) maximum floor area of 65
m2 to 88.3 m2; on a property with 1416 m2 (0.35 acres) of land area located on the south
side of Main Street, west side of Garnham Street in the Village of Straffordville known as
55643 Main Street.
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5. STAFF PRESENTATION
A. Report DS-48/17 by Margaret Underhill, Secretary/Treasurer Committee of Adjustment
re Minor Variance —A-08/17 Oliver
Secretary/Treasurer M. Underhill presented Report DS-48/17 and advised no public
submissions were received.
6. PRESENTATIONS BY APPLICANT/AGENT
Applicant Tom Oliver acknowledged the recommendation in the Report and advised he
did not have advance notice before obtaining the portable. The intent of the portable is a
personal wood working shop. He noted he prefers to retain the play shed and storage
shed. Mr. Oliver has contacted Yarmouth Crane to move the portable, however has not
yet had a response. He does recognize the portable needs to be relocated and advised
he may have to remove trees to accommodate the move of the building.
7. PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS
There were no public submissions.
8. COMMITTEE QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION
W. Casier stated in his opinion the lot is large enough to accommodate 2 sheds and that
the portable should be moved to comply with setbacks.
E. Ketchabaw agreed the lot is large enough for the 2 sheds and commented on the
willingness of the applicant to move the portable to comply.
9. DECISION OF COMMITTEE (Motions)
Moved by: W. Casier
Seconded by: R. Breyer
THAT the Committee of Adjustment Secretary-Treasurer's report DS-48/17 regarding the
Oliver minor variance be received;
AND WHEREAS the Committee agrees that the proposed variances as presented do not meet
Section 45.1(1) of the Planning Act and are not considered minor;
THEREFORE application A-08/17 submitted by Tom and Ruth Oliver pursuant to Section 45 of
the Planning Act for minor variance is GRANTED in part with conditions to allow relief from
Municipality of Bayham Zoning By-law Z456-2003:
• Section 10.11 c) —Maximum Floor Area —to permit the three accessory buildings
to a maximum floor area of 88.3 m2 where 65 m2 is permitted in the Village
Residential (R1) Zone
o subject to a municipal flat rate inspection fee of$100.00
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FURTHERMORE the variance requested to allow relief from Section 10.11 a) is NOT granted
as the Committee does not support the reduction in accessory building setback to 1.5 metres
from the required 6.0 metres as there is sufficient lot area and no owner hardship in relocating
the building to comply with zoning;
THEREFORE the Committee requires the 72 m2 accessory building be moved to comply with
Zoning By-law Z456-2003 Section 10.11.a) within 60 days by November 6, 2017.
CARRIED
10. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: E. Ketchabaw
Seconded by: W. Casier
THAT the Committee of Adjustment hearing for consideration of Minor Variance Application A-
08/17 be adjourned at 6:50 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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