Committee of Adjustment

That the agenda for the County of Brant Committee of Adjustment meeting of February 19, 2026 be approved.

That the minutes of the January 15, 2026 meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be approved, as printed.

THAT Application for Minor Variance A27-25-LK , submitted by Agent, Emily Elliott of MHBC Planning, on behalf of Losani Homes Paris Ltd c/o Daniel Borrelli, Owner of the lands legally described as Plan 2M-1956 Block 98, municipally known as 77 Tom Brown Drive in the Town of Paris, County of Brant, seeking relief from Section 5.11, Table 5.11.1, to permit a reduced parking requirement for the 12 one-bedroom units of 20 spaces (1.6 per unit), whereas 24 spaces (2 per unit) is required, to facilitate the concurrent Site Plan Application SP28-24-DN, BE REFUSED . AND THAT the reason(s) for refusal are as follows: While the Committee acknowledges that the proposed variance may meet the four tests of the Planning Act, it is not satisfied that the reduction in required parking is desirable for this development The Committee is concerned that a reduction in parking may not adequately serve future residents and tenants who may rely on multiple vehicles in this development

THAT Application for Minor Variance A25-25-LK , submitted by Agent, Monica Leung of MJMA Architecture & Design, on behalf of the County of Brant, c/o Kathy Ballantyne, Owner of the lands legally described as BRANTFORD CON 2PT LOT 11 PLAN 2M1974 BLK 198 RP 2R6652 PARTS 1 TO 4 RP 2R8925 PART 1, municipally known as 944 Powerline Road, County of Brant, seeking relief from Section 14, Table 14.3.1 to permit a maximum building height of 11 metres, whereas 10 metres is permitted, BE APPROVED . AND THAT the reason(s) for approval are as follows: The variance will support the expansion of the Brant Sports Complex through a future site plan application thus continuing its place as a focal point for the community; The variance requested is considered minor in nature and 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 (2023) and Zoning By-Law 61-16; and The proposed variance meets the four tests of the Planning Act.

That the Committee of Adjustment meeting of February 19, 2026 be adjourned.