Committee of Adjustment

Resolved that the election of the vice chair for the new committee for the period of 2023 as Adam Mottershead with the option for the vice chair to be rotated every year.

Resolved that Minor Variance Application A16-23, by Marc Rozema for 346 Kemp Road West to permit a maximum lot coverage of 10.1%, whereas 7.5% is permitted; and to permit a minimum setback of 1.3m from the rear lot line, whereas 3m is required for an accessory building in an Agricultural Zone be approved with the following condition: 1. That the Owner be advised of the following advisory clause: “Should deeply buried archaeological remains/resources be found during construction activities, all activities impacting archaeological resources must cease immediately, and the proponent must notify the Archaeology Programs Unit of the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism and contact a licensed archaeologist to carry out an archaeological assessment in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act and the Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists. In the event that human remains are encountered during construction, all activities must cease immediately and the local police as well as the Cemeteries Regulation Unit of the Ministry of Public and Business Services (416-326-8800) must be contacted. In situations where human remains are associated with archaeological resources, the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism should also be notified to ensure that the site is not subject to unlicensed alterations which would be a contravention of the Ontario Heritage Act.”

Resolved that Minor Variance Application A15-23, by Ivan (John) and Katica (Kathy) Islic for 522 Main Street West to permit a total gross floor area of 621 sq. m., whereas a maximum floor area of 500 sq. m. is permitted be approved with the following conditions: 1. That a written legal undertaking be provided by the Owner agreeing to incorporate appropriate noise mitigation measures / devices during the design and construction of the new dwelling, consisting of double paned windows, an exterior brick façade and central air conditioning system. 2. That the Owner be advised of the following advisory clause: “Should deeply buried archaeological remains/resources be found during construction activities, all activities impacting archaeological resources must cease immediately, and the proponent must notify the Archaeology Programs Unit of the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism and contact a licensed archaeologist to carry out an archaeological assessment in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act and the Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists. In the event that human remains are encountered during construction, all activities must cease immediately and the local police as well as the Cemeteries Regulation Unit of the Ministry of Public and Business Services (416-326-8800) must be contacted. In situations where human remains are associated with archaeological resources, the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism should also be notified to ensure tha

Resolved that Minor Variance Application A17-23, by Michael Swaerdens for 229 Hysert Road to permit a maximum lot coverage of 12.25%, whereas 7.5% is permitted; to permit a maximum accessory building lot coverage of 8.75%, whereas 5% is permitted; to permit a minimum accessory building rear yard setback of 1.54m, whereas 3m is required; to permit a minimum accessory building interior side yard setback of 1.54m, whereas 3m is required; and to permit a maximum accessory building height (to mid-point of peak) of 4.71m, whereas 4.5m is permitted be

Resolved that Minor Variance Application A18-23, by Andrew Medley and Elizabeth Pattison for 185 Central Avenue to permit a maximum 6.6m encroachment into required rear yard, whereas a maximum 2.5m encroachment is permitted; to permit a maximum encroachment of 0.5m into the required interior side yard, whereas a maximum 0m encroachment is permitted; and to permit a minimum rear yard of 1.2m, whereas a minimum 1.3m rear yard is required be approved with the following conditions: 1. Town staff will require a lot grading and drainage plan demonstrating that storm water runoff will not negatively impact nor rely upon neighboring properties.

Resolved that Minor Variance Application A12-23, by Elizabeth Hone for 512 Mud Street West to permit a maximum lot coverage of 20.3%, whereas a maximum of 7.5% is permitted; and to permit/legalize a minimum rear yard setback of 1.5m, whereas a minimum 15m rear yard is required be approved with the following conditions: 1. Town staff will require a lot grading and drainage plan demonstrating that storm water runoff will not negatively impact nor rely upon neighboring properties. 2. That the Owner be advised of the following advisory clause: “Should deeply buried archaeological remains/resources be found during construction activities, all activities impacting archaeological resources must cease immediately, and the proponent must notify the Archaeology Programs Unit of the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism and contact a licensed archaeologist to carry out an archaeological assessment in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act and the Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists. In the event that human remains are encountered during construction, all activities must cease immediately and the local police as well as the Cemeteries Regulation Unit of the Ministry of Public and Business Services (416-326-8800) must be contacted. In situations where human remains are associated with archaeological resources, the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism should also be notified to ensure that the site is not subject to unlicensed alterations which would be

Whereas Town Staff has conducted a review on the distribution of application materials and supporting documentation of applicants to Committees of Adjustment in Hamilton and Niagara-On-The-Lake; and Whereas this review has demonstrated that it is a best practice to post online, with limited exceptions, all application materials to a Committee of Adjustment, for transparency and efficiency; Therefore be it resolved, that the Committee of Adjustment for the Town of Grimsby directs the Secretary/Treasurer to post all applications to the Committee and such supporting materials, with the exception of floor plans, online in a timely manner; and Further that, any material posted be redacted of an applicant’s/agent’s contact information, signature or other personal information, as advisable by the Municipal Clerk.