HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 05, 2018 - Planning - Committee of Adjustment Froese COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
MUNICIPAL OFFICE
56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville, ON
Council Chambers
Thursday, April 5, 2018
6:30 p.m.
Application A-02/18 Froese, J & 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: Norma Crocker
Brian Crocker
Jaime Froese
Michael Gunstone
1. CALL TO ORDER
Secretary/Treasurer Margaret Underhill 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-02/18 submitted by Jaime and Maria Froese.
CARRIED
3. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
No disclosures of pecuniary interest were declared.
4. APPLICATIONS
A. Minor Variance Application A-02/18 Froese, J & M
Request to grant relief from Agriculture (A1/A1-A) Zone, Section 5.2 to permit a
supplementary farm dwelling to the extent the use is not permitted for a property with 64 ha
(157 acres) of land located on the south side of Jackson Line, west of Gregson Road
known as 54025 Jackson Line, Concession 5 North Part Lots 6 & 7
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Application A-02/18 Froese, J & M April 5, 2018
5. STAFF PRESENTATION
A. Report DS-24/18 by Margaret Underhill, Secretary/Treasurer Committee of Adjustment re
Committee of Adjustment— Minor Variance —A-02/18 Froese, J & M
Secretary/Treasurer M. Underhill presented Report DS-24/18 and advised no written
public submissions were received.
Secretary/Treasurer M. Underhill advised since the publishing of the report, the applicant
requested the application be amended to permit a maximum of six (6) persons instead of
ten (10). This request for change is not a planning requirement. Staff and planner support
the application as originally presented. The change is solely at the request of the
applicant/owner.
6. PRESENTATIONS BY APPLICANT/AGENT
Mr. Froese confirmed his request of a reduction to from ten (10) to six (6) persons.
7. PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS
None.
8. COMMITTEE QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION
W. Casier inquired if the applicant has another residence in Bayham and what the taxation
would be on the supplementary dwelling.
The Secretary/Treasurer confirmed the applicant does have a primary residence in
Bayham and that MPAC determines taxation. The Secretary/Treasurer advised the
agreement is on the Regular Agenda to be approved as amended.
9. DECISION OF COMMITTEE (Motions)
Moved by: W. Casier
Seconded by: R. Breyer
THAT the Committee of Adjustment Secretary-Treasurer's report DS-24/18 regarding the
Froese minor variance be received;
AND WHEREAS the Applicants requested the application and variance be amended to request
permission to house up to a maximum of six (6) seasonal farm labourers reduced from ten (10)
as originally proposed;
AND WHEREAS the Committee of Adjustment considered all written and oral submissions
received on this application, the effect of which helped the committee to make an informed
decision;
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Application A-02/18 Froese, J & M April 5, 2018
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-02/18, as amended, submitted by Jaime and Maria Froese,
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 5.2 — Permitted Uses —to permit the existing two storey 153 m2 (1,646
sq. ft.) dwelling to be a supplementary farm dwelling for the purpose of accommodating
up to six (6) seasonal farm labourers not to exceed eight (8) months of the calendar year
during the farming season in accordance with Section 2.1.10 of the Official Plan.
Conditions of Minor Variance:
1. In accordance with Official Plan Section 2.1.10.2 a Development Agreement with the
Municipality of Bayham be executed within 30 days of minor variance approval
CARRIED
10. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: E. Ketchabaw
Seconded by: T Southwick
THAT the Committee of Adjustment hearing for consideration of Minor Variance Application A-
02/18 be adjourned at 6:42 p.m.
AND THAT in accordance with the regulations of the Planning Act, Notices of Decision be
circulated by the Secretary/Treasurer accordingly.
CARRIED
DATE:
Secre ary/Treasurer Chairman