Committee of Adjustment

That the agenda for the County of Brant Committee of Adjustment Meeting of October 16, 2025 be approved.

That the minutes of the September 18, 2025 meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be approved, as printed.

THAT Consent Application B22-25-AV from J.H. Cohoon Engineering Ltd. on behalf of David Kitchen, owner of the lands legally described as Concession 1, Part Lot 1, Registered Plan 2R3448, Part 1, in the geographic former Township of South Dumfries, County of Brant, and municipally known as 72 Harrisburg Road, proposing the creation of one (1) new residential lot having a minimum frontage of approximately 50.0 meters (166.7 feet) and an area of 3,000 square meters (0.75 acres) within the Rural Settlement Area of Harrisburg, BE APPROVED , subject to the attached conditions. AND THAT the reasons for the approval of Consent Application B22-25-AV are as follows: The proposed lot creation is compatible with the surrounding lot fabric and consistent with the existing pattern of development; Conditions of approval have been included to require the extension of Kingston Street to provide legal frontage and access for the proposed lot; 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 Minor Variance Application A13-25-AV from Ruchika Angrish, the agent on behalf of William & Jean Emmott, owners of the lands legally described as TRACT BURTCH, PART OF LOT 86, in the geographic former Township of Brantford, municipally known as 43 Old Greenfield Road, County of Brant, seeking relief from Section 6.2, Table 6.2.1 of the County of Brant Zoning By-Law to permit a minimum interior side yard setback of 6.88 meters for an existing agricultural structure (pavilion), whereas a minimum of 15 meters is required, BE APPROVED . AND THAT the reasons for approval are as follows: The variance facilitates the continued use of an existing agricultural pavilion for hay and farm-related storage without requiring relocation or reconstruction; The application is minor in nature, desirable for the appropriate development and use of the lands, and maintains the general intent and purpose of the County of Brant Official Plan (2023) and Zoning By-Law 61-16; and The subject lands form part of the retained agricultural parcel created through Consent Application B11-25-AV, which is to be merged with 65 Old Greenfield Road, thereby supporting long-term agricultural viability.

THAT Consent Application B21-24-RF from The Angrish Group c/o Ruchika Angrish, Agent on behalf of Manuel Azevedo, Owner of lands legally described as RANGE 1 West Mount Pleasant PART LOT 8, in the Former Municipality of Brantford, and municipally known as 319 Ellis Avenue, proposing to sever a surplus farm dwelling and associated accessory structures with a frontage of 56.31 metres (184.74 feet) along Ellis Avenue, a depth of 73.73 metres (242.00 feet), and an area of approximately 0.4 hectares (1.0 acres), with the retained lands having an area of 8.07 hectares (19.94 acres), BE APPROVED , subject to the attached conditions. AND THAT the reason(s) for approval 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 to ensure conformity with the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law 61-16, and consistency with the Provincial Planning statement.

THAT Consent Application B12-25-PB , submitted by 1407839 Ontario Inc. c/o Manuel Azevedo, owner of lands legally described as Part Lot 5, Range 1 West of Mount Pleasant Road, Part 1 of 2R5676, in the geographic former Township of Brantford, municipally known as 612 Burtch Road, County of Brant, seeking to sever a surplus farm dwelling and accessory structure on a parcel having a minimum frontage of 30 metres and an area of approximately 0.40 hectares (0.99 acres), BE APPROVED , subject to the amended conditions as discussed. AND THAT the reasons for approval of Consent Application B12-25-PB are as follows: The dwelling and accessory structure proposed to be severed are surplus to the needs of a bona fide farm operation, in accordance with the policy framework of the County of Brant Official Plan (2023), which directs the long-term protection of prime agricultural lands while facilitating farm consolidation. Appropriate conditions will ensure the retained parcel is rezoned to Agricultural with Special Exception (A-201) to prohibit the establishment of future residential uses, thereby safeguarding the agricultural function of the property. A site-specific provision will also recognize a reduced interior side yard setback of 10.0 metres (where 15.0 metres is required) for existing agricultural structures located adjacent to the new lot line. The proposed severance and associated zoning amendment are consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024), including Section 4.3

THAT Application for Minor Variance A16-25-PB from Nelson Dasilva, Owner of lands legally described as CON 1 PT LOT 13 RP 2R4159 PART 1, municipally known as 265 Highway 2, Former Township of Burford, County of Brant, seeking relief from Zoning By-law 61-16, Section 4, Table 4.4.1 to permit a reduced minimum interior side yard and minimum rear yard setback of 1.2 metres, whereas a minimum of 3.0 metres is required, to facilitate the construction of a detached accessory structure for personal storage, BE APPROVED . AND THAT the reason(s) 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 of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law 61-16; The proposed variance meets the four tests of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended.

THAT Minor Variance Application A14-25-PB (Koutstaal Construction Inc. for Durham Bradley and Amber Durham) seeking relief from Zoning By-Law 61-16 to permit reduced side yard setbacks of 2.5 m (required 3.0 m) and increased accessory structure coverage of 145 m² (permitted 95 m²), to permit an addition to the existing detached garage, BE APPROVED , AND THAT the reasons for approval are as follows: The proposal is supported with an approved grading plan and design analysis that demonstrate appropriate stormwater management and grading. It does maintain the intent of the Official Plan or Zoning By-Law; and It is minor in nature and desirable for the development.

That the Committee of Adjustment meeting of October 16, 2025 be adjourned.

THAT Consent Application B12-25-PB, submitted by 1407839 Ontario Inc. c/o Manuel Azevedo, owner of lands legally described as Part Lot 5, Range 1 West of Mount Pleasant Road, Part 1 of 2R5676, in the geographic former Township of Brantford, municipally known as 612 Burtch Road, County of Brant, seeking to sever a surplus farm dwelling and accessory structure on a parcel having a minimum frontage of 30 metres and an area of approximately 0.40 hectares (0.99 acres), BE APPROVED, subject to the amended conditions as discussed. AND THAT the reasons for approval of Consent Application B12-25-PB are as follows:  The dwelling and accessory structure proposed to be severed are surplus to the needs of a bona fide farm operation, in accordance with the policy framework of the County of Brant Official Plan (2023), which directs the long-term protection of prime agricultural lands while facilitating farm consolidation.  Appropriate conditions will ensure the retained parcel is rezoned to Agricultural with Special Exception (A-201) to prohibit the establishment of future residential uses, thereby safeguarding the agricultural function of the property. A site-specific provision will also recognize a reduced interior side yard setback of 10.0 metres (where 15.0 metres is required) for existing agricultural structures located adjacent to the new lot line.  The proposed severance and associated zoning amendment are consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024), including Section