Committee of Adjustment

Resolved that the Minutes of the meeting held on July 16, 2024, be approved.

Resolved that Minor Variance Application A28-24 for 4 Balmoral Avenue, to permit a minimum interior side yard of 1.6 metres, whereas a minimum interior side yard of 3.0 metres is required, as per Section 7.2.1, Table 11, in Zoning By-law 14-45, as amended; to permit a minimum rear yard of 7.0 metres, whereas a minimum rear yard of 11.43 metres is required, as per Section 7.2.1, Table 11, in Zoning By-law 14-45, as amended; to permit a maximum building depth of 32 metres, whereas a maximum building depth of 20 metres is permitted, as per Section 7.2.1, Table 11, in Zoning By-law 14-45, as amended be approved with conditions.  Town staff will require a Lot Grading and Drainage Plan demonstrating the existing drainage patterns for the lot and 5m beyond property line and that storm water runoff will not negatively impact nor rely upon neighboring properties. Please ensure all roof down spouts, proposed swales, etc. are shown on the plan.

Resolved that Minor Variance Application A27-24 for 386 Park Road North, to permit a minimum setback from the rear lot line of 0.6 metres for an accessory building, whereas 1.3 metres is required as per Section 4.18, Table 2, of Zoning By-law 14-45, as amended; to permit a maximum eaves encroachment of 0.41 metres into the required rear yard for an accessory building, whereas 0.25 metres is permitted, as per Section 4.18 d) of Zoning By-law 14-45, as amended; to permit a maximum eaves encroachment of 0.41 metres into the required interior side yard for an accessory building, whereas 0.25 metres is permitted, as per Section 4.18 d) of Zoning By-law 14-45, as amended; to permit a maximum total lot coverage of 30 percent, whereas 25 percent is required as per Section 4.18 f) of Zoning By-law 14-45, as amended be approved.

Resolved that Minor Variance Application A26-24 for 7 Vanderburgh Lane, to permit the alteration of the exterior appearance of the dwelling to accommodate a side entrance to accommodate a secondary suite unit, whereas the exterior appearance of the dwelling is to be unaltered to accommodate a secondary suite unit except for replacement of basement windows and/or changes to accommodate rear basement entries, as per Section 4.19 c) of Zoning By-law 14-45, as amended; to permit a minimum parking space width of 2.74 metres, whereas a minimum parking space width of 2.75 metres is required as per Section 5.6 a) of Zoning By-law 14- 45, as amended; to permit a secondary suite located solely within a cellar basement, whereas secondary suites located solely within a cellar basement are not permitted as per Section 4.19d in Zoning By-law 14-45, as amended, be approved with conditions.  That a pedestrian walkway is provided to the side entrance from the front yard in a manner that is approved by the Grimsby Public Works Department.  Public Works staff note that during a site visit, there is an existing side yard swale that runs along the property line (PL) between #7 and #9 Vanderburgh. Public Works require confirmation that the proposed side yard entrance will not impede the existing swale nor negatively impact the neighbouring properties and existing drainage patterns.

Resolved that Consent Application B04-24 for 245 Main Street East, to sever 2,079± square metres of land shown on the provided sketch as “PART 1”, and to retain 3,713± square metres of land shown on the provided sketch as “PART 2” be approved with conditions.  That the applicant provide the Secretary/Treasurer with 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 the issuance of the Certificate of Consent.  That the final certificate fee, payable to the Town of Grimsby be submitted to the Secretary/Treasurer.  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.  Subsection 3 or 5 of Section 50 of the Planning ActS.O 1990, shall apply to any subsequent conveyance or transaction involving the severed land.  An address change fee be submitted to the Town of Grimsby for municipal addressing to be assigned to the new dwelling lot.  That a heritage easement under section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act be registered on title prior to amending the designation bylaw.  That the heritage easement under section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act be removed following the completion of the legislated 30-day designation bylaw appeal period.  Town staff will require a Site Servicing Plan showing