Committee of Adjustment

That the agenda for the County of Brant Committee of Adjustment meeting of March 12, 2026 be approved as amended.

That the minutes of the February 19, 2026 meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be approved, as printed.

THAT Application for Minor Variance A26-25-AV , submitted by The Angrish Group, Agent on behalf of Joseph Azevedo, Owner of the lands legally described as Range 1, West of Mount Pleasant, Part of Lot 4, and municipally known as 350 Pleasant Ridge Road, in the Former Township of Brantford, County of Brant, seeking relief from Section 6, Table 6.2.1 of Zoning By-law 61-16, to permit a to permit a minimum interior side yard setback of 2.10 meters on the northern interior side lot line for a proposed addition to the existing attached garage, BE APPROVED. AND THAT the reasons for approval are as follows: The relief requested is considered minor in nature and is desirable for the appropriate development and use of the subject land, The proposed variance is in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan (2023) and Zoning By-law 61-16; and The proposed variance satisfies the four tests of the Planning Act.

That Consent Application B33-25-AV , received from Trevor Hawkins, MHBC, Agent on behalf of the Owner, Kris Martin, for lands legally described as Concession 5, Part of Lot 3, Registered Plan 2R-3974, Part 7, in the Geographic Former Township of South Dumfries and municipally known as 63 McLean School Road, County of Brant, to sever a surplus farm dwelling with an area of approximately 0.63 hectares (1.56 acres) and 91 meters (298.5 feet) of frontage on McLean School Road, BE APPROVED , subject to the conditions as amended. AND THAT the reasons for approval are as follows: The existing dwelling is surplus to the needs of the farming operation as a result of farm consolidation within the County of Brant. Appropriate conditions have been included to protect agricultural lands and natural heritage features and to address technical agency requirements, including the rezoning of the retained parcel to prohibit future residential development. The proposal is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024), conforms to the County of Brant Official Plan (2023), and complies with Zoning By-law 61-16.

THAT Consent Application B34-25-RF , submitted by MHBC c/o Trevor Hawkins, Agent on behalf of the Owner, 1778206 Ontario Inc c/o Kris Martin, for the lands legally described as CONCESSION 3 PART LOT 13 PART LOT 14 REFERENCE PLAN 2R6826 PARTS 1 TO 3 SUBJECT TO EASEMENT in the Geographic Former Township of South Dumfries, County of Brant, and municipally known as 343 Blue Lake Road, proposing to sever a surplus farm dwelling with a minimum frontage of 51 metres on Blue Lake Road, and an area of 0.4 hectares (1 acres), and the retained lot having a minimum frontage of 135 metres and an area of 56 hectares (138 acres), BE APPROVED , subject to the conditions attached to this report. AND THAT the reasons for approval are as follows: The existing farm is surplus to the needs of the farming operation as a result of farm consolidation within the County of Brant; and The retained parcel was rezoned through approved Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA7-22-SL to prohibit the construction of a residential dwelling. The proposal is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024), conforms to the County of Brant Official Plan (2023), and complies with the Zoning By-Law 61-16.

That the Committee of Adjustment meeting of March 12, 2026 be adjourned.