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Committee of Adjustment
February 4, 2020
What was decided (8 motions)
8 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Resolved that the minutes of the Committee of Adjustment meeting of December 3, 2019 be approved as circulated.
Moved by D. Beck, seconded by K. Antonides
Carried
Resolved that Submission A-01/20 by William Slattery and Vera Slattery to legalize an existing secondary suite located solely within the cellar of a single detached dwelling located at 11 Cherrywood Avenue, be approved with conditions for the following reasons: The Variance is minor in nature. The intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law is maintained. The proposal is desirable for the appropriate development of the land. Subject to the following conditions: 1. That the secondary suite conforms to the Ontario Fire Code; 2. That the secondary suite conforms to the Ontario Building Code; Page 3 of 8 Committee of Adjustment February 4, 2020 3. A annual inspection by the Grimsby Fire Department will be requested by the owner as required; 4. That if the conditions listed above are not fulfilled and the Building Permit is not applied for within twelve (12) months of the date this decision becomes final and binding, the said decision shall expire and shall be deemed to have been annulled and rescinded by the Committee.
Moved by N. Andreychuk, seconded by D. Beck
Carried
Resolved that the amendment to Submission A-02/20 be accepted as submitted in that the 4th variance requested be amended to read: 4. A rear yard encroachment of 5.2 metres shall be provided for a 35 sq metre covered unenclosed porch instead of the maximum yard encroachment of 1.5 metres with an eaves projection of 0.65 metres instead of the maximum 0.5 metres permitted.
Moved by D. Beck, seconded by N. Andreychuk
Carried
Resolved that amended Submission A-02/20 by David Latchford and Donna Latchford to permit the construction of a 67.7 square metre single storey addition to a 154.5 square metre single storey dwelling along with covered unenclosed porches of 3.7 square metres in the side yard with a eaves projection of 0.6 metres and a 3 square metre covered unenclosed porch in the front yard, as well as a 35 square metre rear yard covered unenclosed patio with a rear yard encroachment of 5.2 metres and a eaves projection of 0.65 metres into the rear yard, and allow a secondary suite solely within the cellar located at 50 Casablanca Boulevard, Grimsby be approved with conditions for the following reasons: The Variance is minor in nature. The intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law is maintained. The proposal is desirable for the appropriate development of the land. Subject to the following conditions: 1. That the variance only apply to permit construction in general agreement with the submitted drawings; 2. That the secondary suite conforms to the Ontario Fire Code; 3. That the secondary suite conforms to the Ontario Building Code; 4. A annual inspection by the Grimsby Fire Department may be requested by the owner as required.
Moved by N. Andreychuk, seconded by K. Antonides
Carried
Resolved that Submission A-03/20 by Catherine Oshanek and Sam Driscoll to allow for for construction of a 5.01 sq metre elevated rear deck, a 3.71 sq metre elevated covered unenclosed front porch to a legal non- conforming detached 83.42 sq metre dwelling and a 14.9 sq metre pergola within 30 metres of the edge of the railway right of way without a safety berm located at 25 Oakes Road North, Grimsby be approved with conditions for the following reasons: The Variance is minor in nature. The intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law is maintained. The proposal is desirable for the appropriate development of the land. Page 6 of 8 Committee of Adjustment February 4, 2020 Subject to the following conditions: 1. That the variance only apply to permit construction in general agreement with the submitted drawings.
Moved by D. Beck, seconded by N. Andreychuk
Carried
Resolved that Submission B-01/20 by Phelps Homes Ltd. for consent to convey be approved with conditions as per the Notice of Decision subject to the following conditions: 1. That occupancy for the dwelling at Part 2 is withheld until the severance is legalized and registered. Page 7 of 8 Committee of Adjustment February 4, 2020 2. That a grading and servicing plan be submitted in accordance with the Town of Grimsby standards and guidelines to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works; 3. Construction of individual water services and storm and sanitary laterals to the property line of the lots, complete with the acquisition of all necessary servicing permits from the Municipality at the sole expense of the owner; 4. Obtain necessary entrance permits to allow any new driveway access to the lots and payment of all applicable fees. 5. That the applicant provide the Secretary-Treasurer with the deeds in triplicate for conveyance of the subject parcel, a registrable legal description of the subject parcel, together with a copy of the deposited reference plan, if applicable, for use in the issuance of the Certificate of Consent. 6. That a final certification fee, payable to the Town of Grimsby, be submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer. 7. That all conditions of the consent be fulfilled within one (1) year from the date of the notice of decision pursuant to Subsection 53(41) of the Planning Act, failing which the consent shall be deemed to be refused.
Moved by D. Beck, seconded by N. Andreychuk
Carried
Resolved that Report CA-20-01, dated February 4, 2020, be received and that the 2020 Committee of Adjustment’s operating budget with a gross amount of $58,020.00 and levy amount of $0.00 be approved and forwarded to the Finance Committee for consideration in the overall Budget.
Moved by D. Beck, seconded by N. Andreychuk
Carried
Resolved that electronic voting per Statutory Powers Procedure Act, in specific, addition to Schedule "A" of By-law 99-107 the ability to hold electronic hearings as defined in the Act be approved and forwarded to Council for amendment and approval.