Committee of Adjustment

That the Committee of Adjustment agenda for Thursday, March 21, 2024 be approved

That the minutes of the February 15, 2024 meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be approved, as printed.

THAT Consent Application B36-B37-23-HH from MHBC Planning, Agent on behalf of Michael Rosebrugh, Applicant/Owner of lands legally described as CONCESSION 1 PART LOT 1 REGISTERED PLAN 2R6318 PART 1, geographic Township of Oakland, and municipally known as 38 Highway 24, County of Brant proposing a severance for the creation of two (2) new residential building lots on private services, BE APPROVED, subject to the attached conditions. And that the reason(s) for approval are as follows: The lot creation is compatible and consistent within the context of existing development. The application is consistent with the policies of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and consistent with the policies of Provincial Policy Statement. The application is in conformity/ compliance with the general intent of the policies of the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law.

THAT Consent Application B38-23-HH from MHBC Planning, Agent on behalf of Michael Rosebrugh, Applicant/Owner of lands legally described as CONCESSION 1 PART LOT 1 REGISTERED PLAN 2R6318 PART 1, geographic Township of Oakland, and municipally known as 38 Highway 24, County of Brant proposing to establish a right-of-way easement for access to the proposed severed lots, BE APPROVED, subject to the attached conditions. And that the reason(s) for approval are as follows: The right of way easement is compatible and consistent within the context of the proposed development. The application is consistent with the policies of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and consistent with the policies of Provincial Policy Statement. The application is in conformity/ compliance with the general intent of the policies of the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law.

THAT Consent Application B1-24-HH from Paulsan Construction Inc, care of Paul McCaig Owner(s) of lands known legally known as CONSESSION 5 LOT 1, in the former geographic township of Burford, municipally known as 356 Bishopsgate Road, County of Brant, proposing to sever for the creation of one (1) new lot having an approximate frontage of 73 metres along Bishopsgate Road, depth of 122.22 metres and area of 1.21 hectares (3 acres) to be developed for employment uses, BE APPROVED , subject to the attached conditions. And that the reason(s) for approval are as follows: The lot creation is compatible and consistent within the context of the existing development. Detailed design and technical review of the proposed Light Industrial parcel will be facilitated through the Site Plan Control. The application is in conformity with the policies of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and consistent with the policies of Provincial Policy Statement. The application is in conformity with the general intent of the policies of the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law.

THAT Consent Application B2-24-HH from Paulsan Construction Inc, care of Paul McCaig Owner(s) of lands known legally known as CONSESSION 5 LOT 1, in the former geographic township of Burford, municipally known as 356 Bishopsgate Road, County of Brant, proposing the creation of one (1) easement for maintained access to the proposed severed lands, BE APPROVED , subject to the attached conditions. THAT the reason(s) for approval are as follows: The easement will facilitate access to the severed lands from the existing entrance on the retained lands. The application is consistent with the policies of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and consistent with the policies of Provincial Policy Statement. The application is in conformity/ compliance with the general intent of the policies of the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law.

THAT Application for Minor Variance A2-24-HH from Granite Property Nominee Inc., Owner(s) of lands legally described as PLAN 2M1974 BLOCK 194; County of Brant and municipally known as 161 Markel Drive is seeking relief from Section 11, Table 11.2.1 of the County of Brant Zoning By-Law 61-16 for an increase in height for an industrial warehousing/ logistics building including a portion of office space in the southwest corner of the building. The applicant has proposed a height of 15m (49.21 ft), whereas 12m (39.4ft) is permitted. The applicant has also proposed a reduced street setback of 6 m, whereas 9 m is permitted. It is recommended that the application 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.

THAT Application for Minor Variance A3-24-HH from Donald and Linda Farmer, owner of lands legally described as PLAN 70 LOT 3 E, municipally known as 80 Ball Street, Geographic Township of Paris, County of Brant, BE