HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 01, 2024 - 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, February 1, 2024
6:45 p.m.
A. Minor Variance Application A-01/24 Walker — 41 Strachan Street
The February 1, 2024 Committee of Adjustment Meeting was held using hybrid
technologies via Zoom and livestreamed on YouTube.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
CAO
CLERK
SECRETARY/TREASURER
PUBLIC ATTENDEES A:
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Ketchabaw called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m.
ED KETCHABAW *via Zoom
RAINEY WEISLER
TIMOTHY EMERSON
DAN FROESE *via Zoom
SUSAN CHILCOTT
THOMAS THAYER
MEAGAN ELLIOTT
MARGARET UNDERHILL
RODNEY FRIESEN
DAVE KLASSEN
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 December 7, 2023
Moved by: Committee Member Weisler
Seconded by: Committee Member Emerson
THAT the minutes from the Committee of Adjustment Meeting held December 7, 2023 be
approved as presented.
CARRIED
4. APPLICATION
A. Minor Variance Application A-01/24 Walker — 41 Strachan Street
THE PURPOSE of this variance is to grant relief from the following Zoning By-law regulations for
the development of a detached garage on the subject property located at 41 Strachan Street, Port
Burwell:
1) Section 10.10 to permit a Minimum Rear Yard Depth of 1.2 metres, whereas 7.0 metres is
currently permitted.
2) Section 10.11.c) to permit a Maximum Floor Area of 88.5 m2, whereas 75.0 m2 is currently
permitted for accessory buildings and structures.
THE EFFECT of this variance will be to permit a new accessory structure (detached garage) on
the subject property with a reduced Minimum Rear Yard Depth and permit an increased
Maximum Floor Area.
5. STAFF PRESENTATION
A. Report DS-04/24 by Margaret Underhill, Secretary/Treasurer re Committee of Adjustment
Minor Variance A-01/24 Walker, 41 Strachan Street
Secretary/Treasurer M. Underhill presented Report DS-04/24.
6. PRESENTATIONS BY APPLICANT/AGENT
Agent and applicant were present but did not speak.
7. PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS
One public submission included with the report.
8. COMMITTEE QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION
Committee Member Froese asked to clarify what rear yard setback is being recommended for
passage. Secretary/Treasurer M. Underhill confirmed that 3 meters is being recommended.
9. DECISION OF COMMITTEE (Motions)
Moved by: Committee Member Emerson
Seconded by: Committee Member Weisler
THAT the Committee of Adjustment Secretary/Treasurer's report DS-04/24 regarding the
Walker 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
45.1(1) of the Planning Act and is considered minor;
THEREFORE application A-01/24 submitted by Lisa and Scott Walker pursuant to Section 45 of
the Planning Act for a minor variance, is granted to allow relief from Municipality of Bayham
Zoning By-law No. Z456-2003:
Section 10.10 to permit a Minimum Rear Yard Depth of 3.0 metres, whereas 7.0 metres is
currently permitted
Section 10.11 c) to permit a Maximum Floor Area of 88.5 m2, whereas 75.0 m2 is currently
permitted for accessory buildings and structures in the R1 Zone.
Conditions:
That an approved engineered grading plan, including the detached garage, is required
prior to the issuance of a building permit for the dwelling and detached garage.
2. That the owner includes garage eavestroughs and downspouts on the Building Plans
demonstrating that water is not directed towards the rear property line prior to the issuance
of a building permit.
CARRIED
10. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Committee Member Weisler
Seconded by: Committee Member Emerson
THAT the Committee of Adjustment Meeting for consideration of Minor Variance Application A-
01/24 be adjourned at 9:55 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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