Committee of Adjustment

Resolved that the agenda for the April 15, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting be approved.

Resolved that the Minutes of the meeting held on April 15, 2025, be approved as amended with correct chairperson information.

Resolved that Minor Variance Application A14-25 for 16 Tunbridge Crescent, to permit a minimum rear yard setback of 4.03 metres, whereas a minimum rear yard setback of 9.0 metres is required, as per section 7, Table 11, in Zoning By-law 14-45, as amended; to permit a maximum lot coverage of 26 percent for a dwelling, whereas a maximum lot coverage of 25 percent is required, as per section 7.2.1., Table 11, in Zoning By-law 14-45, as amended; and to permit a minimum front yard setback of 5.43 metres, whereas a minimum front yard setback of 7.5 metres is required, as per section 7, Table 11, in Zoning By-law 14-45, as amended be approved with conditions: 1. The variances shall apply to a one-storey building.

Resolved that Minor Variance Application A17-25 for 76 Elm Tree Road West, to permit the maximum height to the mid-point of a peaked roof of 5.41 metres, whereas 4.5 metres is required as per Section 4.18, Table 2, of Zoning By-law 14-45, as amended be approved with conditions: 1. No demolition, grading or other soil disturbances shall take place on the subject property prior to the issuance of a letter from MCM through Town of Grimsby, confirming that all archaeological resource concerns have met licensing and resource conservation requirements. 2. That the Owner be informed of the following advisory clause: “If deeply buried or previously undiscovered archaeological remains/resources are found during development activities on the subject lands, all activities must stop immediately. If the discovery is human remains, contact the Niagara Regional Police Service and coroner to secure the site. If the discovery is not human remains, the area must be secured to prevent site disturbance.” In consultation with the Town, the project proponent must then follow the steps outlined in the Niagara Region Archaeological Management Plan.

Resolved that Minor Variance Application A15-25 for 162 Sawmill Road, to permit a minimum setback of 1.2 metres from interior side lot line, whereas a minimum setback of 3.0 metres from interior side lot line is required, as per section 4.18, Table 2, in Zoning By-law 14-45, as amended be approved with conditions: 1. That the Applicant/Owner submit the completed Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment (and subsequent studies, if applicable) as well as a letter from the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, confirming that all the submitted archaeological assessments (Stage 1, Stage 2 and others, if applicable) have been entered into the Ontario Public Register of Archaeological Reports as a condition of licensing in accordance with the be completed prior to acknowledging the report, the report(s) must also be submitted to and acknowledged by the Ministry, to the satisfaction of the Town of Grimsby, prior to clearance of this condition. No demolition, grading or other soil disturbances shall take place on the subject property prior to the issuance of a letter from MCM through Town of Grimsby, confirming that all archaeological resource concerns have met licensing and resource conservation requirements. 2. That the Owner be informed of the following advisory clause: “If deeply buried or previously undiscovered archaeological remains/resources are found during development activities on the subject lands, all activities must stop immediately. If the discovery is human remains,

Resolved that Minor Variance Application A10-25 for 133 & 137 Main Street East to permit a minimum net non-residential floor area of 397 square metres, whereas 496 square metres is required as per Section 9.32, Table 18, Site Specific Exception number 374 of Zoning By-law 14- 45 as amended be approved with conditions: 1. That the Applicant/Owner submit the completed Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment (and subsequent studies, if applicable) as well as a letter from the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, confirming that all the submitted archaeological assessments (Stage 1, Stage 2 and others, if applicable) have been entered into the Ontario Public Register of Archaeological Reports as a condition of licensing in accordance with the be completed prior to acknowledging the report, the report(s) must also be submitted to and acknowledged by the Ministry, to the satisfaction of the Town of Grimsby, prior to clearance of this condition. No demolition, grading or other soil disturbances shall take place on the subject property prior to the issuance of a letter from MCM through Town of Grimsby, confirming that all archaeological resource concerns have met licensing and resource conservation requirements. 2. That the Owner be informed of the following advisory clause: “If deeply buried or previously undiscovered archaeological remains/resources are found during development activities on the subject lands, all activities must stop immediately. If the discovery is human remai

Resolved that Minor Variance Application A01-25 for 9 Doran Avenue, to permit a minimum frontage of 3.78m (per unit) for a semi-detached dwelling, whereas 7.5m (per unit) is required, as per Section 7.2.1, Table 11, of Zoning By-law 14-45, as amended; and to permit a rear yard of 0.0m for a semi-detached dwelling, whereas 7.5m is required, as per Section 7.2.1, Table 11, of Zoning By-law 14-45, as amended, for Part 1A (semi-detached dwelling – west unit); to permit a minimum frontage of 3.78m (per unit) for a semi-detached dwelling, whereas 7.5m (per unit) is required, as per Section 7.2.1, Table 11, of Zoning By-law 14-45, as amended; and to permit a rear yard of 1.0m for a semi-detached dwelling, whereas 7.5m is required, as per Section 7.2.1, Table 11, of Zoning By-law 14-45, as amended, for Part 1B (semi-detached dwelling – east unit); to permit a minimum frontage of 3.8m for a duplex, whereas 12m is required, as per Section 7.2.1, Table 11, of Zoning By-law 14-45, as amended; and to permit a rear yard of 0.9m for a duplex, whereas 7.5m is required, as per Section 7.2.1, Table 11, of Zoning By-law 14-45, as amended, for Part 2 (duplex) be refused.