Committee of Adjustment

Resolved that the agenda for the August 18, 2026 Committee of Adjustment meeting be approved.

Resolved that Consent Application B03-26 for 59 Park Road South, for a conservation lot to be severed and conveyed to Bruce Trail Conservation with approximately 1.53 hectares (3.78 acres) to be preserved and protected as part of the Bruce Trail conservation corridor. Approximately 74 metres of the Bruce Trail Optimum Route crosses this part of the property, thereby securing safe public access to the Niagara Escarpment and protecting and enhancing habitat for species at risk. Lot to be retained by owner: approximately 0.83 hectares (2.05 acres) developed with a house, with no change in use proposed as part of this application be approved with conditions. 1. That the applicant provide the Secretary/Treasurer with the deeds in triplicate for conveyance of the subject parcel, a registerable legal description of the subject parcel together with a copy of the deposited reference plan, if applicable, for the issuance of the Certificate of Consent. 2. That the final certificate fee, payable to the Town of Grimsby, be submitted to the Secretary/Treasurer. 3. That all conditions of consent be fulfilled within two (2) years from the date of the notice of decision pursuant to Subsection 53(41) of the Planning Act, failing which this consent shall be deemed to be refused. 4. That the owner shall submit a valid maintenance agreement in order for the existing sewage system on site to meet the Ontario Building Code requirements.

Resolved that Minor Variance Application A09-26 for 306 Main Street East, to permit an existing fence with a setback of 0.51 metres from the street line (Main St East), whereas a minimum setback of 4.5 metres is required according to Section 4.9 (i), in Zoning By-law 14-45, as amended and to permit an existing fence that is 2.07 metres in height, whereas a maximum fence height of 2.0 metres is permitted according to Section 4.36, in Zoning By-law 14-45, as amended be

Resolved that Minor Variance Application A12-26 for 50 Whittaker Avenue, to permit a driveway width of 8.53 metres at the street line, whereas a maximum driveway width of 6.0 metres is permitted according to Section 4.31 (a), in Zoning By-law 14-45, as amended; to permit a driveway width of 8.53 metres, whereas a maximum driveway width of 6.0 metres is permitted where no garage is provided, according to Section 4.31 (f), in Zoning By-law 14-45, as amended; to permit eaves and gutters to project 0.28 meters into the required rear yard, whereas a maximum projection of 0.25 meters is permitted, according to Section 4.18 (d), in Zoning By-law 14-45, as amended be approved.

Resolved that Minor Variance Application A15-26 for 6 Morrison Crescent, to permit a rear yard deck encroachment of 5.8 metres, whereas a rear yard deck encroachment of 2.5 metres into the required rear yard is permitted, according to Section 4.9 c), in Zoning By-law 14-45, as amended and to permit a rear yard unenclosed covered porch encroachment of 5.8 metres, whereas a rear yard unenclosed covered porch encroachment of 1.5 metres into the required rear yard is permitted, according to Section 4.9 c), in Zoning By-law 14-45, as amended be approved.

Resolved that Minor Variance Application A14-26 for 214 Main Street East, to permit a maximum lot coverage of 25 percent, whereas a maximum lot coverage of 15 percent is permitted, according to Section 7.2.1 Table 11 (Schedule 14-A), in Zoning By-law 14-45, as amended; to permit the construction of a detached garage in the front yard with a setback of 23.8 metres from the front lot line, whereas in no case shall an accessory building be located closer to the street than the front wall of the dwelling, according to Section 4.18 Table 2, in Zoning By-law 14-45, as amended; to permit an accessory building to be 0.0 metres from the rear lot line, whereas an accessory building is required to be a minimum of 1.3 metres from the rear lot line, according to Section 4.18 Table 2, in Zoning By-law 14-45, as amended be approved with conditions: 1. That the garage be located within the area highlighted in yellow within figure 1 of the August 18th, 2026 heritage staff memorandum. 2. That the garage be permitted outside of the area highlighted in yellow within Figure 1 of the August 18th, 2026 heritage staff memorandum, provided the site has been fully evaluated through a Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by a qualified heritage professional and any identified impacts can be appropriately mitigated. 2. That should recommendations be made in the Heritage Impact Assessment, they be required to be implemented into the final design. 3. That the final design, colours, and materials be approve