HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 21, 2023 - Planning - Committee of AdjustmentTHE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES
MUNICIPAL OFFICE
56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville, ON
Council Chambers — HYBRID
Thursday, September 21, 2023
6:45 p.m.
A. Minor Variance Application A-09/23 Wall — 17 King Street East
The September 21, 2023 Committee of Adjustment Meeting was held using hybrid
technologies via Zoom and livestreamed on YouTube.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
CAO
CLERK
MANAGER OF PUBLIC WORKS/DRAINAGE
SUPERINTENDENT
FIRE CHIEF/BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
PUBLIC ATTENDEES A:
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Ketchabaw called the meeting to order at 6:48 p.m.
ED KETCHABAW
RAINEY WEISLER
DANFROESE
SUSAN CHILCOTT *via Zoom
TIMOTHY EMERSON
THOMAS THAYER
MEAGAN ELLIOTT
STEVE ADAMS
HARRY BARANIK
N/A
2. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
No disclosures of pecuniary interest were declared.
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
A. Committee of Adjustment Meeting held July 6, 2023
Moved by: Committee Member Weisler
Seconded by: Committee Member Froese
THAT the minutes from the Committee of Adjustment Meeting held July 6, 2023 be approved as
presented.
CARRIED
4. APPLICATION
A. Minor Variance Application A-09/23 Wall — 17 King Street East
THE PURPOSE of the variance is to permit the extension of a legal non -conforming use in the
OS-1 zone where a residential use is not permitted under the current and in -force Zoning By-law.
Additionally, the proposed variance would grant relief from the Zoning By-law regulations in
Section 10.5 to permit a maximum height of 7.1 metres, whereas a maximum height of 7.0 metres
is permitted for the lands located at 17 King Street East, north side, west of North Street.
THE EFFECT of this variance will be to permit a second storey addition to the existing residential
dwelling unit which is a legal non -conforming use in the OS-1 zone.
S. STAFF PRESENTATION
A. Report DS-53/23 by Margaret Underhill, Secretary/Treasurer re Committee of Adjustment
Minor Variance A-09/23 Wall, 17 King Street East
CAO Thayer presented Report DS-53/23.
G. PRESENTATIONS BY APPLICANT/AGENT
No presentations.
7. PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS
No submissions.
8. COMMITTEE QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION
Committee Member Froese inquired on the provision of the current height restriction and if this is
something to consider changing overall in the future. CAO Thayer indicated a full Zoning By-law
review will be coming to Council and may consider this at that time if desired.
9. DECISION OF COMMITTEE (Motions)
Moved by: Committee Member Weisler
Seconded by: Committee Member Froese
THAT the Committee of Adjustment Secretary/Treasurer's report DS-53/23 regarding the Wall
minor variance be received;
AND THAT 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;
AND WHEREAS the Committee agrees that the proposed variance as presented meets Section
45(2) of the Planning Act and have no objection to the extension of a legal non -conforming use
given its compliance with the Planning Act and the applicable policies of the Official Plan. -
AND WHEREAS the Committee agrees that the proposed variance as presented meets Section
45(1) of the Planning Act and is considered minor;
THEREFORE application A-09/23 submitted by Riley and Natalie Wall pursuant to Section 45 of
the Planning Act for a minor variance, is granted to provide relief from Municipality of Bayham
Zoning By-law No. Z456-2003:
Section 10.5 to permit a maximum building height of 7.1 metres whereas a maximum
height of 7.0 metres is permitted
CARRIED
10. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Committee Member Froese
Seconded by: Committee Member Weisler
THAT the Committee of Adjustment Meeting for consideration of Minor Variance Application A-
09/23 be adjourned at 6:55 p.m.;
AND THAT in accordance with the regulations of the Planning Act, Notices of Decision be
circulated by the Secretary -Treasurer accordingly.
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