HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 05, 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, September 5, 2024
6:00 p.m.
A. Minor Variance Application A-14/24 56105 Maverick Court, Driedger
B. Minor Variance Application A-15/24 55837 5tn Street, Friesen
The September 5, 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:
PUBLIC ATTENDEES B:
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Ketchabaw called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ED KETCHABAW
RAINEY WEISLER
DANFROESE
SUSAN CHILCOTT
TIMOTHY EMERSON
THOMAS THAYER
MEAGAN ELLIOTT
MARGARET UNDERHILL
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 August 15, 2024
Moved by: Committee Member Weisler
Seconded by: Committee Member Froese
THAT the minutes from the Committee of Adjustment Meeting held August 15, 2024 be
approved as presented.
CARRIED
4. APPLICATION
A. Minor Variance Application A-14124 56105 Maverick Court, Driedger
THE PURPOSE of this variance is to permit a Maximum Building Height of 8.0 metres for the
development of a new single -detached dwelling, whereas Section 10.5 of the Zoning By-law
requires a Maximum Building Height of 7.0 metres. The subject lands are located at 56105
Maverick Court, west of Sandytown Road in the Village of Straffordville.
THE EFFECT of this variance is to permit an increased Maximum Building Height to
accommodate a new single -detached dwelling on the vacant subject property.
5. STAFF PRESENTATION
A. Report DS-64/24 by Margaret Underhill, Secretary/Treasurer re Minor Variance A-14/24
Driedger 56105 Maverick Court
M. Underhill presented Report DS-64/24.
6. PRESENTATIONS BY APPLICANT/AGENT
No presentations.
7. PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS
No public submissions.
8. COMMITTEE QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION
Chair Ketchabaw confirmed with staff how height is measured
9. DECISION OF COMMITTEE (Motions)
Moved by: Committee Member Froese
Seconded by: Committee Member Weisler
THAT the Committee of Adjustment Secretary/Treasurer's Report DS-64/24 regarding the
Dreidger 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-14/24 submitted by Jacob and Linda Driedger 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, specifically:
Section 10.5 Maximum Building Height - to permit a maximum building height of
8.0 metres for the development of a new single -detached dwelling, whereas 7.0
metres is permitted in the R1 Zone.
CARRIED
10. APPLICATION
B. Minor Variance Application A-15/24 55837 5tn Street, Friesen
THE PURPOSE of this variance is to permit a Minimum Lot Frontage of 16.0 metres for the
creation of new residential lot, whereas Section 10.4 of the Zoning By-law requires a Minimum Lot
Frontage of 20.0 metres for lots partially serviced. The subject lands are located at 55837 5TH
Street, east of Plank Road in the Village of Straffordville.
THE EFFECT of this variance is to permit a reduced Minimum Lot Frontage for the creation of a
new residential lot in order to clear the Consent Conditions of Approval for Elgin Land Division
Committee file number E46-24 that was Conditionally Approved on July 24th, 2024.
11. STAFF PRESENTATION
R Report DS-65/24 by Margaret Underhill, Secretary/Treasurer re Minor Variance A-15/24
Friesen 55837 5th Street
M. Underhill presented Report DS-65/24.
12. PRESENTATIONS BY APPLICANT/AGENT
David Roe, agent, noted he is present for any questions.
13. PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS
No submissions.
14. COMMITTEE QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION
Chair Ketchabaw inquired which parts are proposed to be severed and what the total area of the
remaining parcel would be. Staff confirmed the drawings and measurements and noted that the
parcel would result in an irregular shape but can still be serviced without concerns.
15. DECISION OF COMMITTEE (Motions)
Moved by: Committee Member Weisler
Seconded by: Committee Member Chilcott
THAT the Committee of Adjustment Secretary/Treasurer's Report DS-65/24 regarding the
Friesen 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-15/24 submitted by Peter and Aganetha Friesen 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, specifically:
Section 10.4 Minimum Lot Frontage to permit a reduced Lot Frontage of 16.0
metres for the creation of a new residential lot, whereas 20.0 metres is the
required minimum for partially serviced lots in the R1 Zone.
CARRIED
16. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Committee Member Froese
Seconded by: Committee Member Chilcott
THAT the Committee of Adjustment Meeting for consideration of Minor Variance Applications A-
14/24 and A-15/24 be adjourned at 6:10 p.m.;
AND THAT in accordance with the regulations of the Planning Act, Notices of Decision be
circulated by the Secretary -Treasurer accordingly.
DATE: S;; /y a
CHAI
CARRIED
SECRETARY TREASURER