Committee of Adjustment

That the agenda for the County of Brant Committee of Adjustment Meeting of September 18, 2025 be approved.

That the minutes of the July 17, 2025 meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be approved, as printed.

THAT Consent Application B20-25-RF from The Angrish Group c/o Ruchika Angrish, on behalf of RHS Contracting, the owner of the lands legally described as LOT 10 PART LOT 9 EAST WALNUT STREET in the geographic former Township of Paris, municipally known as 81 Walnut Street, proposing to sever for the creation of one (1) new residential lot having a frontage of approximately 22.0 metres along Mulholland Drive and an area of 566.0 square metres (0.14 acres), BE APPROVED , subject to the amended conditions as discussed. AND THAT the reason(s) for the approval of Consent Application B20-25-RF are as follows: The lot creation is compatible and consistent within the context of the existing development; The proposal is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conforms to the policies of the County of Brant Official Plan (2023) and Zoning By-Law 61-16.

THAT Consent Application B18-25-RF from Arcadis Professional Services Canada Inc. on behalf of David Hunter, the owner of the lands legally described as RANGE 1 SOUTH OF HAMILTON ROAD PART LOT 1,2,3, RANGE 1 NORTH OF HAMILTON ROAD PART LOTS 1 & 2 PART ANCASTER ROAD (PLUS RIGHT OF WAY) REGISTERED PLAN 2R2603 PARTS 1 & 2 in the geographic former Township of Brantford, municipally known as 1823 Colborne Street East, proposing to sever for the creation of two (2) agriculture lots with the severed lot having a frontage of approximately 197.0 metres along White Swan Road and an area of 49.0 hectares (121.0 acres), and the retained lot having a frontage of 219.0 metres along Colborne Street East and an area of 42.0 hectares (104.0 acres) BE APPROVED , subject to the attached conditions. AND THAT the reason(s) for the approval of Consent Application B18-25-RF are as follows: The lot creation is compatible and consistent within the context of the existing development; Both the retained and severed lots are of a size and configuration that support efficient agricultural production and protect prime agricultural areas over the long term and can support uses consistent with the zoning; The proposal will protect and preserve the natural heritage features on the property in accordance with County policies; and The proposal is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conforms to the policies of the County of Brant Official Plan (2023) and Zoning By-Law 61-16.

THAT Consent Applications B13 & B14-25-RF from G.D. Valle Limited c/o Scott Puillandre on behalf of Ethel Fintas, the owner of the lands legally described as BURFORD CONCESSION 7 PART LOTS 4 AND 5 RP 2R5926 PART 2, in the geographic former Township of Burford, currently known as Part of Lot 5 Concession 7, County of Brant, proposing the creation of two (2) new residential lots having a total frontage of approximately 126 metres (413 feet) along Eighth Concession Road and a total area of approximately 1.14 hectares (2.8 acres) on private servicing, BE APPROVED , subject to the amended conditions as discussed. AND THAT the reason(s) for the approval of Consent Application B13-B14-25-RF are as follows: The proposed lot creations are compatible and consistent within the context of the existing development; and The proposal is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conforms to the policies of the County of Brant Official Plan (2023) and Zoning By-Law 61-16.

THAT Consent Application B21-25-RF from Brian Walter Bruinsma, the owner of the lands legally described as PLAN 100 LOT 2 NORTH BRANTFORD STREET CEDAR STREET SOUTH in the geographic former Township of Onondaga, County of Brant, municipally known as 9 Johnson Street, proposing a minor boundary adjustment to transfer a parcel of land having approximately 3.7 metres (12 feet) of frontage along Brantford Street, depth of 17.0 metres (56 feet) and an area of 63 square metres (678 square feet) from the property at 9 Johnson Street to be severed and conveyed to the abutting parcel at 24 Brantford Street, BE APPROVED , subject to the attached conditions. AND THAT the reason(s) for the approval of Consent Application B21-25-RF are as follows: The boundary adjustment is minor, technical in nature and is compatible and consistent within the context of existing land uses; The proposal is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conforms to the policies of the County of Brant Official Plan (2023) and Zoning By-Law 61-16.

THAT Consent Application B19-25-RF from D2 Custom Homes c/o Derek Fowler, the owner of the lands legally described as PLAN 492 BLOCK 33 PART LOT 6 REFERENCE PLAN 2R8706 PART 1 in the geographic former Township of Paris, municipally known as 63 Laurel Street, proposing to sever for the creation of one (1) residential lot with both the severed and retained parcels having a minimum frontage of approximately 11.7 metres along Laurel Street, and an area of 300 square metres (3,229 square feet) to facilitate the construction of a semi-detached dwelling, BE APPROVED , subject to the amended conditions as discussed. AND THAT the reason(s) for the approval of Consent Application B19-25-RF are as follows: The lot creation is compatible and consistent within the context of the existing development; The proposed lots can be adequately serviced by existing municipal infrastructure; The proposal is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conforms to the policies of the County of Brant Official Plan (2023) and Zoning By-Law 61-16

THAT Application for Minor Variance A12-25-RF from D2 Custom Homes c/o Derek Fowler, the owner of the lands legally described as PLAN 492 BLOCK 33 PART LOT 6 RP 2R8706 PART 1 in the geographic former Township of Paris, municipally known as 63 Laurel Street, seeking relief from the County of Brant Zoning By-law 61-16 to permit an overall lot coverage of 47% for each parcel, whereas a maximum of 40% is permitted to facilitate the construction of a semi-detached dwelling, BE APPROVED . AND THAT the reason(s) for approval are as follows: The proposed variance is considered minor in nature and is desirable for the appropriate development and use of the subject lands; The proposed variance is in keeping with the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law 61-16; and The proposed variance meets the four tests of the Planning Act.

THAT Consent Application B16-25-AV, submitted by Kayla DeLeye on behalf of the owner, Randy Wallet, for the lands legally described as Concession 10, Part of Lot 23, Geographic Former Township of Burford, County of Brant, and municipally known as 355 Harley Road, to permit a minor boundary adjustment by transferring approximately 0.05 hectares (0.12 acres) of land from the abutting lands legally described as Concession 10, Part Lot 23, Reference Plan 2R-6184, Part 1, and municipally known as 361 Harley Road to 355 Harley Road in order to meet the minimum lot area requirement of 0.4 hectares in support of the surplus farm dwelling severance under B17-25-AV, BE APPROVED , subject to the conditions attached to this report. AND THAT the reasons for approval are as follows: The boundary adjustment is necessary to ensure that the concurrent application for the severed surplus farm dwelling lot meets the minimum lot size requirement of 0.4 hectares and brings the existing accessory structure into compliance with the minimum interior yard setback requirement of 3.0 meters, whereas the existing setback is 0.39 meters, thereby achieving full conformity with Zoning By-law 61-16; and 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 Consent Application B17-25-AV, submitted by Kayla DeLeye on behalf of the owner, Randy Wallet, for the lands legally described as Concession 10, Part of Lot 23, Geographic Former Township of Burford, County of Brant, and municipally known as 355 Harley Road, to sever a surplus farm dwelling with an area of approximately 0.35 hectares (0.86 acres) and a frontage of approximately 29.92 meters (98.2 feet), BE APPROVED , subject to the conditions attached to this report. AND THAT the reasons for approval are as follows: The existing farm dwelling is surplus to the needs of the farming operation as a result of farm consolidation within the County of Brant; and 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 Application for Minor Variance A15-25-AV, submitted by Dan Aiston owner of the lands legally described as PLAN 492, BLOCK 43, PART LOT 1, REFERENCE PLAN 2R-6963, PART 2, and municipally known as 59 Dumfries Street, in the Former Town of Paris, County of Brant, seeking relief from Section 4, Table 4.4.1 of Zoning By-law 61-16, as amended by By-law 47-25 (Four Units as of Right), to permit a minimum 1.5 meter rear yard setback and a minimum 1.5 meter interior side yard setback for a proposed detached, two-storey accessory structure containing a garage on the ground floor and an additional residential unit (ARU) above, 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 lands; The proposed variance is in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan (2023) and Zoning By-law 61-16; The proposed variance satisfies the four tests of the Planning Act; and The applicant has acknowledged their responsibility to coordinate with County staff to address privacy mitigation measures and to comply with Forestry requirements, including obtaining written consent from abutting property owners for any alteration or potential injury of boundary or shared trees in accordance with the Forestry Act.

THAT Consent Application B15-25-LG from MHBC Planning c/o Caitlin Port, agent on behalf of Miller Paving Ltd. c/o Ken Zimmerman, applicant/ owner of SOUTH DUMFRIES CON 4 PT SUB LOT 1 PT LOTS 26 AND 27, County of Brant, in the geographic former township of South Dumfries, located at 699 Paris Plains Church Rd proposing a lot line adjustment having an area of approximately 0.89 hectares (2.2 acres) to be severed from 699 Paris Plains Church Road and consolidated with 705 Paris Plains Church Road, BE APPROVED with the attached conditions as drafted. AND THAT the reason(s) for approval are as follows: the application seeks to preserve existing Cultural Heritage Resources

THAT Application for Minor Variance A11-25-LK, submitted by Agent, Daniel Teperman of Signature Communities, on behalf of Joseph Gulizia, owner of the lands legally described as Brantford Range 1 Emp Part Lot 9 R-Plan 2R5583 Parts 7 to 9 in the former township of Mount Pleasant, County of Brant, seeking relief from Section 13, Table 13.2.1 to permit a maximum building height of 17 metres, whereas 15 metres is permitted and relief from Section 5.10, Table 5.10.1, to permit a reduction in the required minimum number of loading spaces to one (1) whereas three (3) is required, BE APPROVED . AND THAT the reason(s) for approval are as follows: The variances requested are considered minor in nature and desirable for the appropriate development and use of the subject lands; The proposed variances are in keeping with the general intent of the Official Plan (2023) and Zoning By-Law 61-16; and The proposed variances meets the four tests of the Planning Act.

That the Committee of Adjustment meeting of September 18, 2025 be adjourned.