HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 18, 2025 - 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 18, 2025
6:45 p.m.
A. Minor Variance Application COA-07/25 Wiebe 55861 Third Street
The September 18, 2025 Committee of Adjustment Meeting was held using hybrid
technologies via Zoom and livestreamed on YouTube.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
ED KETCHABAW
RAINEY WEISLER
DAN FROESE
SUSAN CHILCOTT
TIMOTHY EMERSON
CAO THOMAS THAYER
CLERK MEAGAN ELLIOTT
SECRETARY/TREASURER MARGARET UNDERHILL
PUBLIC ATTENDEES A: N/A
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Ketchabaw called the meeting to order at 6:45 pm.
2. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
No disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
A. Committee of Adjustment Meeting held March 20, 2025
Moved by: Committee Member Weisler
Seconded by: Committee Member Chilcott
THAT the minutes from the Committee of Adjustment Meeting held March 20, 2025 be approved
as presented.
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4. APPLICATION
A. Minor Variance Application COA-07/25 Wiebe 55861 Third Street
THE PURPOSE of this variance is to grant relief from the following Zoning By-law regulations; to
recognize a deficient Lot Area for an existing Lot; and for the conversion of an existing accessory
garage building to a single -detached dwelling on the subject property located at 55861 Third
Street, south side, east of Short Street in the Village of Straffordville:
1) Section 10.3 to permit a Lot Area of 809.4 square metres, whereas 900 square metres is
required for a Lot in Straffordville with sanitary services, and;
2) Section 10.10 to permit a Rear Yard Depth of 5.26 metres; whereas 7.0 metres is required.
THE EFFECT of this variance is to permit an existing accessory building to be converted into a
single detached dwelling that is permitted in the Village Residential (R1) Zone.
5. STAFF PRESENTATION
A. Report DS-38/25 by Margaret Underhill, Secretary/Treasurer re Minor Variance COA-07/25
Wiebe 55861 Third Street
6. PRESENTATIONS BY APPLICANT/AGENT
Applicant was present for any questions.
7. PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS
A. Bonnie Ball email received September 10, 2025
No further participation from members of the public
8. COMMITTEE QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION
No questions.
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-38/25 regarding the
Wiebe 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 COA-07/25 submitted by Kristi Wiebe pursuant to Section 45 of the
Planning Act for a minor variance, is granted to allow relief from the Municipality of Bayham
Zoning By-law No. Z456-2003 regulations to permit an existing accessory building to be
converted into a single detached dwelling as follows:
• Section 10.3 to permit a Minimum Lot Area of 809 square metres, whereas 900 square
metres is required, and;
Section 10.10 to permit a Rear Yard Depth (for a dwelling) of 5.26 metres; whereas 7.0
metres is required.
CARRIED
10. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Committee Member Chilcott
Seconded by: Committee Member Froese
THAT the Committee of Adjustment Meeting for consideration of Minor Variance Application
COA-07/25 be adjourned at 6:52 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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