Committee of Adjustment

That the agenda for the County of Brant Committee of Adjustment meeting of June 18, 2026 be approved as amended.

That the minutes of the May 21, 2026 meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be approved, as printed.

THAT Application for Minor Variance A6-26-AV , submitted by the owner Daniel Sweeney, for the lands legally described as Plan 1305, Lot 1, and municipally known as 1 Bannister Street, in the former Township of Oakland, County of Brant, seeking relief from Section 4, Table 4.4.1 of Zoning By-law 61-16 to permit a minimum exterior side yard (street) setback of 1.2 meters for the proposed accessory structure, being a garage facing Bannister Street and with no driveway access from Oakland Road, whereas a minimum of 7.5 meters is required, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions attached to this report. AND THAT the reasons for approval are as follows: The relief 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 and purpose of the Official Plan (2023) and Zoning By-law 61-16 and therefore satisfies the four tests of the Planning Act; and Technical matters related to the proposed development can be appropriately addressed through the Building Permit process and the recommended conditions of approval

THAT Consent Application B9-26-RF , submitted by Harrison Pensa c/o Jacob Williams on behalf of the owner, Margaret Givens and Betty Shrubb, for the lands legally described as CONCESSION 3 PART LOT 16 PART LOT 17 in the Geographic Former Township of Burford, County of Brant, and municipally known as 76 Fourth Concession Road, proposing to sever a surplus farm dwelling with a frontage of approximately 66.0 metres (217 feet) on Fourth Concession Road, and an area of 0.6 hectares (1.5 acres), and the retained lot having a frontage of approximately 392.0 metres (1,296 feet) and an area of 44.6 hectares (110 acres) BE APPROVED , subject to the conditions as amended. AND THAT the reasons for approval are as follows: The existing farm is surplus to the needs of the farming operation as a result of farm consolidation within the County of Brant; and The proposal is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024), conforms to the County of Brant Official Plan (2023), and complies with the Zoning By-Law 61-16

That the Committee of Adjustment meeting of June 18, 2026 be adjourned.