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Committee of Adjustment
June 19, 2025
What was decided (10 motions)
10 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda for the County of Brant Committee of Adjustment Meeting of June 19, 2025 be approved.
Moved by Member Emmott, seconded by Member Schmitt
Carried
That the minutes of the May 15, 2025 meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be approved, as printed.
Moved by Member Panag, seconded by Member Hamilton
Carried
THAT Consent Application B9-25-AV from Mattheus Reniers on behalf of Luiz Pimentel, Owner of the lands legally described as PLAN 492, BLOCK 52, PART OF LOTS 2 AND 13, REFERENCE PLAN 2R-4614, PART 1, in the geographic former Town of Paris, municipally known as 81 Washington Street, County of Brant, proposing the creation of one (1) new residential lot with an area of 568.81 square metres (0.14 acres) and a frontage of 15 metres (49.24 feet), within the Primary Settlement Area and on municipal services, BE APPROVED , subject to the attached conditions. AND THAT the reason(s) for the approval of Consent Application B9-25-AV are as follows: The proposed lot creation is 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.
Moved by Member Hamilton, seconded by Member Emmott
Carried
THAT Application for Minor Variance A6-25-RF from Vince Bucciachio, owner of the lands legally described as PLAN 492 BLK 41 PT LOTS 3, 4 & 17, RP 2R5497 PART 5, in the former Town of Paris and municipally known as 60A Dundas Street West, requesting relief from Section 4, Table 4.4.1 of Zoning By-Law 61-16 to permit an increased maximum lot coverage for accessory structures of approximately 121 square metres, whereas 95 square metres is permitted, and to permit an increased height for an accessory structure of 5.4 metres, whereas 4.5 metres is permitted, BE APPROVED subject to conditions. AND THAT the reason(s) for approval are as follows: The proposed variances are considered minor in nature and are 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 and Zoning By-Law 61-16; and The proposed variances meet the four tests of Section 45 (1) of the Planning Act.
Moved by Member Panag, seconded by Member Hamilton
Carried
THAT Application for Minor Variance from Matt Bond, Owner of the lands legally described as CONCESSION 8 PART LOT 22 REFERENCE PLAN 2R2676 PART 1, in the former Township of Burford and municipally known as 446 Ninth Concession Road, requesting relief from Section 4, Table 4.4.1 of Zoning By-Law 61-16 to permit an increased maximum lot coverage for all accessory structures of 313.50 square metres, whereas 240 square metres is permitted, to facilitate a new detached garage, BE APPROVED . AND THAT the reason(s) for approval are as follows: The proposed variances are considered minor in nature and are 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 and Zoning By-Law 61-16; and The proposed variances meet the four tests of Section 45 (1) of the Planning Act.
Moved by Member Emmott, seconded by Member Schmitt
Carried
THAT Consent Application from Kris Martin, on behalf of David L Rosebrugh owner of lands legally described as CONCESSION 1, PART OF LOT 18, REFERENCE PLAN 2R-6865, PARTS 1 TO 3, in the geographic former Township of South Dumfries, municipally known as 54 Clarke Road, County of Brant, proposing to sever a surplus farm dwelling and associated accessory structures with an area of approximately 1 hectare (2.47 acres) and a frontage of approximately 99 meters (324.8 feet), BE APPROVED subject to the attached conditions, with the removal of Condition 7. AND THAT the reason(s) for the approval of Consent Application B8-25-AV are as follows: The existing farm dwelling is considered surplus to the needs of the farm operation, as a result of farm consolidation in the County of Brant with appropriate conditions included in order to ensure zoning compliance, conformity to the Official Plan and consistency with the Provincial Planning Statement.
Moved by Member Schmitt, seconded by Member Panag
Carried
THAT Consent Application from Jesse Kloepfer the owner of lands legally described as CONCESSION 7, PART OF LOT 18, in the geographic former Township of Burford, municipally known as 358 West Quarter Townline Road, County of Brant, proposing to sever a surplus farm dwelling and associated accessory structures with an area of approximately 0.52 hectares (1.28 acres) and a frontage of approximately 76 meters (249.3 feet), BE APPROVED subject to the attached conditions. AND THAT the reason(s) for the approval of Consent Application B10-25-AV are as follows: The existing farm dwelling is considered surplus to the needs of the farm operation, as a result of farm consolidation in the County of Brant. The appropriate conditions have been included to ensure the subject lands are re-zoned to A-9 to prohibit residential development on the retained lands; and The proposal is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and meets policies in the County of Brant Official Plan (2023) and Zoning By-law 61-16.
Moved by Member Emmott, seconded by Member Panag
Carried
THAT Changes of Conditions for Consent Application B33-23-LG from The Angrish Group c/o R. Angrish, Agent on behalf of John Oliver and Linda Oliver, Owners of lands legally described as CONCESSION 3 PART LOT 12 RP 2R647 PART 1, in the geographic Township of South Dumfries, municipally known as 303 Highway #5, County of Brant, proposing the creation of a mutual access easement along the existing driveway to benefit 309 Highway #5, recommending the following change to conditions originally approved on February 15, 2024, Removal of Condition #3, be approved . AND THAT the reason(s) for approval are as follows: The change to conditions maintains the intent of the original decision granted by the Committee of Adjustment on February 15, 2024; The establishment of the access easements are technical, minor in nature and compatible with surrounding land uses; The application is consistent with the policies of Provincial Planning Statement; and The application is in conformity/ compliance with the general intent of the policies of the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law.
Moved by Member Hamilton, seconded by Member Schmitt
Carried
THAT Changes of Conditions for Consent Application B34-23-LG from The Angrish Group c/o R. Angrish, Agent on behalf of John Oliver and Linda Oliver, Owners of lands legally described as CONCESSION 3 PART LOT 12 RP 2R647 PART 1, in the geographic Township of South Dumfries, municipally known as 303 Highway #5, County of Brant, proposing the creation of a mutual access easement along the existing driveway to benefit 309 Highway #5, recommending the following change to conditions originally approved on February 15, 2024, Removal of Condition #3, be approved . AND THAT the reason(s) for approval are as follows: The change to conditions maintains the intent of the original decision granted by the Committee of Adjustment on February 15, 2024; The establishment of the access easements are technical, minor in nature and compatible with surrounding land uses; The application is consistent with the policies of Provincial Planning Statement; and The application is in conformity/ compliance with the general intent of the policies of the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law.
Moved by Member Hamilton, seconded by Member Panag
Carried
That the Committee of Adjustment meeting of June 19, 2025 be adjourned.