HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 25, 2026 - Planning - Committee of Adjustment THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES
MUNICIPAL OFFICE
56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville, ON
Council Chambers— HYBRID
Thursday, June 25, 2026
6:45 p.m.
A. Minor Variance Application COA-08/26 Friesen, 6528 Richmond Road, Calton
B. Minor Variance Application COA-10/26 Friesen, 55424 Vienna Line, Vienna
The June 25, 2026 Committee of Adjustment Meeting was held using hybrid technologies
via Zoom and livestreamed on YouTube.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: ED KETCHABAW
RAINEY WEISLER
SUSAN CHILCOTT
TIMOTHY EMERSON
DAN FROESE
STAFF PRESENT:
CLERK ALAN BUSHELL
SECRETARY/TREASURER AARON BELL
PUBLIC ATTENDEES A: N/A
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Ketchabaw called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m.
2. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST &THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
A. Committee of Adjustment Meeting held May 21, 2026
Moved by: Committee Member Weisler
Seconded by: Committee Member Emerson
THAT the minutes from the Committee of Adjustment Meeting held May 21, 2026 be approved as
presented.
CARRIED
4. APPLICATION
A. Minor Variance Application COA-08/26 Friesen, 6528 Richmond Road, Calton
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THE PURPOSE of this variance is to request relief from Section 9.7 of the Zoning By-law to
permit the construction of an accessory building with a gross floor area of 159.143 m2,
whereas the maximum permitted accessory building floor area is 75 m2, and to permit a
building height of 7.42 m,whereas the maximum permitted building height is 4.5 m, on the
property known municipally as 6528 Richmond Road (east side,south of Calton Line) in
Calton:
• Section 9.7 to permit a maximum accessory building floor area of 159.143 m2,
whereas a maximum accessory building floor area of 75 m2 is permitted.
• Section 9.5.1 to permit a maximum accessory building height of 7.42 m,whereas a
maximum building height of 4.5 m is permitted.
THE EFFECT of this variance is to permit the construction of an accessory building with a
gross floor area of 159.143 m2 and a building height of 7.42 m on the subject property,
whereas a maximum accessory building floor area of 75 m2 and a maximum building height
of 4.5 m are permitted in the Hamlet Residential(HR) zone.
5. STAFF PRESENTATION
A. Report DS-23/26 by Aaron Bell, Secretary/Treasurer re Minor Variance COA-08/26 Friesen,
6528 Richmond Road, Calton
6. PRESENTATIONS BY APPLICANT/AGENT
7. PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS
Aaron Bell - One written submission was received prior to the comment deadline. Karen Foster of
53875 John Street, Richmond, raised concerns regarding the magnitude of the variances, noting
that the proposed accessory building floor area is over twice the maximum permitted and that the
proposed height is close to twice the maximum permitted. Ms. Foster expressed the view that
both variances are major in nature and should not be approved.
Staff acknowledge the numerical magnitude of the variances requested. However, as outlined in
the Planning Analysis below, the determination of whether a variance is "minor" under the
Planning Act is based on the impact of the variance rather than its numerical departure from the
standard. Staff are satisfied that the proposal meets the four tests of Section 45(1) of the Planning
Act for the reasons outlined in this report.
8. COMMITTEE QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION
DECISION OF COMMITTEE (Motions)
Moved by: Committee Member Emerson
Seconded by: Committee Member Froese
THAT the Committee of Adjustment Secretary/Treasurer's Report DS-23/26 regarding the
Friesen minor variance be received;
AND THAT the Committee of Adjustment considered all written and oral submissions received on
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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-08/26, submitted by Jake and Eva Friesen pursuant to Section
45 of the Planning Act, for a minor variance to permit the construction of a detached garage, is
granted relief from the Municipality of Bayham Zoning By-law No. Z456-2003 as follows:
• Section 9.7 to permit a maximum accessory building floor area of 159.143 m2,
whereas a maximum accessory building floor area of 75 m2 is permitted.
• Section 9.5.1 to permit a maximum accessory building height of 7.25 m, whereas a
maximum building height of 4.5 m is permitted.
CARRIED
9. APPLICATION
B. Minor Variance Application COA-10/26 Friesen, 55424 Vienna Line, Vienna
THE PURPOSE of this variance is to request relief from Section 4.2 of the Zoning By-law to
recognize an existing accessory structure located 0.73 m from the lot line,whereas a
minimum setback of 1 m is required, on the property known municipally as 55424 Vienna
Line (North side) in Vienna:
• Section 4.2 to recognize an existing accessory structure located 0.73 m from a lot
Line, whereas a minimum distance of 1.0 m from any lot Line is required.
THE EFFECT of this variance is to recognize an existing accessory structure located 0.73 m
from the property line on the subject property,whereas a minimum setback of 1 m is
required in the Village Residential(111)zone.The reduced setback is the result of a previous
severance which created the non-conforming condition.
10. STAFF PRESENTATION
B. Report DS-24/26 by Aaron Bell, Secretary/Treasurer re Minor Variance COA-10/26 55424
Vienna Line, Vienna
11. PRESENTATIONS BY APPLICANT/AGENT
12. PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS
13. COMMITTEE QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION
14. DECISION OF COMMITTEE (Motions)
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Moved by: Committee Member Emerson
Seconded by: Committee Member Chilcott
THAT the Committee of Adjustment Secretary/Treasurer's Report DS-24/26 regarding the 55424
Vienna Line 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-10/26, submitted by Jason Friesen pursuant to Section 45 of the
Planning Act, for a minor variance to recognize an existing accessory structure located 0.73 m from
the property line on the subject property, is granted relief from the Municipality of Bayham Zoning
By-law No. Z456-2003 as follows:
• Section 4.2 to recognize an existing accessory structure located 0.73 m from a
lot line, whereas a minimum distance of 1.0 m from any lot line is required.
CARRIED
15. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Committee Member Weisler
Seconded by: Committee Member Chilcott
THAT the Committee of Adjustment Meetings for consideration of Minor Variance Applications
COA-08/26 and COA-10/26 be adjourned at 6:59 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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