Committee of Adjustment

as amended Seconded by Member Emmott IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR CONSENT from Sharon & Tom Cox, Applicant on behalf of the de Ronde Family for lands described as CON 3 PT LOT 7, in the Former Township of South Dumfries, known as 29 MAIN ST. N, County of Brant, proposing to sever a portion of land of an irregular shape having an area of approximately 0.035 hectares (0.09 acres) from 29 Main St. N., to be added to the abutting property at 25 Main St. N. This Application was heard on the 18th day of July, 2019 after notice by mail and personal service to surrounding property owners and interested parties as directed by the Committee and Rules of Procedure. THE DECISION OF THE COMMITTEE IS: THAT the Application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions: Proof that taxes have been paid up-to-date on the subject property to the County of Brant. That the Applicant provides a copy of the draft reference plan for the severed parcel, including the location of the existing buildings and septic system by a licensed surveyor, prior to the finalization of the Consent (i.e. registration of the deed in the appropriate Registry Office). That the Applicant provide a grading plan to ensure that the proposed northerly property limit and rear yard access can accommodate the existing driveway of 29 Main Street South and the existing slope. Should a retaining wall be proposed, the plan must include structural details of the wall. That the existing encroachment on the lands to be trans

IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR MINOR VARIANCE from Dan & Gwen Borthwick, Owner/ Applicant of lands described as PLAN 205 BLK E LOT 6 PT LOT 7 BLK D PT LOTS 5 AND 6, in the Former Township of Burford, located at 29 Simcoe St., County of Brant, requesting the following relief from Zoning By-law 61-16, Section 4, Table 4.1 to facilitate the construction of a new Accessory Structure having an area of 90 square metres for personal use: 1. To permit a total area for all Accessory Structures of 190 square metres, whereas, a maximum of 140 square metres is permitted. This Application was heard on the 18th day of July, 2019 after notice by mail and personal service to surrounding property owners and interested parties as directed by the Committee and Rules of Procedure. THE DECISION OF THE COMMITTEE IS: THAT the Application be APPROVED , subject to the following condition(s): 1. That the two existing accessory structures be removed prior to the construction of the new accessory structure. Having regard for the criteria under Section 45 (1) of the Planning Act , The decision is based upon t he following reason(s): × The proposed variance is in keeping with the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law 61-16; × The relief requested is considered minor in nature and is desirable for the appropriate development and use of the subject land; and × The proposal conforms to the policies of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and Provincial Policy Statement.