THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF EAST FERRIS

COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING MINUTES

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Municipal Office Council Chambers
PRESENT:
  • Frank Corbeil
  • John Symons
  • Terry Kelly
  • Lauren Rooyakkers
  • Steve Austin
  • Stephanie Holmes
ABSENT:
  • Bill Boake
STAFF PRESENT:
  • Greg Kirton, Director of Community Services
  • Kari Hanselman, Clerk

Chair Kelly called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 

  • 2024-19
    Moved byFrank Corbeil
    Seconded byJohn Symons

    That the draft agenda presented to the Committee and dated April 17th, 2024 be hereby adopted as circulated.

    Carried Chair Kelly
  • 2024-20
    Moved bySteve Austin
    Seconded byFrank Corbeil

    That the Minutes of the Committee of Adjustment Meeting of March 20th, 2024 be adopted as circulated.

    Carried Chair Kelly

None for this session. 

Chair Kelly welcomed everyone in attendance. 

None for this session. 

A public meeting was held on a minor variance application submitted by Tulloch on behalf of Laura and Edward Morawski. Steve McArthur presented the application to the Committee. The applicants are seeking a minor variance to permit the reduction in the required frontage to 32.67 meters whereas Zoning By-law No. 2021-60 requires 60.00 meters. 

There is a restrictive covenant on title that is preventing the two lots from being sold separately. The covenant can be removed by Council, but Council deemed it was desirable to engage in a public process prior to removing the covenant. 

Director of Community Services advised that the MTO commented that they have no objection to the application and have previously issued an entrance permit for the property. 

No public input was provided at the public hearing and the application was approved. 

DECISION OF COMMITTEE ON A MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION

APPLICANT: Tulloch Geomatics on Behalf of Edward and Laura Morawski

CIVIC ADDRESS: 789 Highway 94  

FILE NO.: A-2024-04

PURPOSE: The applicant is seeking a minor variance to permit a reduction in the required frontage to 32.67 meters whereas Zoning By-law No. 2021-60 requires 60.00 meters.

We, the undersigned, in making the decision upon this application have considered whether or not the variance requested was minor and desirable for the appropriate development and use of the land and that the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law and Official Plan will be maintained.

CONCUR in the following decision and reasons for decision on the 17th day of April, 2024

DECISION: That the requested variance to permit a reduction in the required frontage to 32.67 meters whereas Zoning By-law No. 2021-60 requires 60.00 meters be approved. 

REASONS FOR DECISION:                 

  • The general purpose and intent of the Official Plan is being maintained;
  • The general purpose and intent of the Zoning By-law is being maintained;
  • The development is desirable and appropriate for the land and consistent with the neighbourhood; and
  • The variance is minor in nature.

PUBLIC INFORMATION:

No public input was received at the public meeting and COA is of the opinion that the proposal is consistent with Provincial Policy, the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the development is desirable and appropriate for the land and the variance in minor in nature.

  • 2024-21
    Moved byLauren Rooyakkers
    Seconded byJohn Symons

    THAT Minor Variance Application A-2024-04 submitted by Tulloch Geomatics on behalf of Laura and Edward Morawski requesting a minor variance to permit a reduction in the required frontage to 32.67 meters whereas Zoning By-law No. 2021-60 requires 60.00 meters, BE APPROVED.

    Carried Chair Kelly

None for this session. 

  • 2024-22
    Moved byStephanie Holmes
    Seconded bySteve Austin

    THAT the Committee of Adjustment meeting adjourn at 6:49 p.m. and meet again on May 22nd, 2024.

    Carried Chair Kelly