Committee of Adjustment Minutes

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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Location:
Council Chambers
7 Broadway Street West
Paris, ON
Present:
  • Brown, 
  • Hamilton, 
  • Schmitt, 
  • Smith, 
  • Vamos, 
  • and Panag 
Regrets:
  • Emmott 
Staff:
  • Namisniak 
  • and Campbell 

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1.
Attendance

 

2.
Approval of Agenda

 
  • Moved byMember Schmitt
    Seconded byMember Vamos

    That the agenda for the County of Brant Committee of Adjustment Meeting of March 20, 2025 be approved.

    Carried

3.
Declaration of Pecuniary Interests

 

No conflicts declared. 

4.
Adoption of Minutes from Previous Meetings

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - CoA_Feb20_2025 - English.pdf
  • Moved byMember Panag
    Seconded byMember Hamilton

    That the minutes of the February 20, 2025 meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be approved, as printed.

    Carried

5.
Public Hearings

 

5.1
A2-25-LG - 539 Paris Road

This item has attachments. 
1.A2-25-LG - 539 Paris Rd - Final.pdf
2.Notice of Complete Commitee of Adjustment Application - A2-25-LG.pdf

Staff Presentation

  • Afsoon Veshkini, Junior Planner, presented minor variance application A2-25-LG for approval as outlined in the staff report.
  • Member Hamilton sought clarification that the proposed 33m setback is from the property line to the building. Planner confirmed.
  • Member Panag asked if sufficient road allowance exists for future road widening. Planner confirmed this will be reviewed through the Site Plan Control process if required. Mr. Namisniak, Manager of Development Planning, added that road widening may have already been accounted for per mapping.

Agent/ Applicant Presentation

  • Peter Graham with ProVantage Automation, proposed purchaser and Applicant on behalf of the Owner, was present to answer any questions from Committee.
  • Member Hamilton inquired what was going into the proposed units. Applicant stated that ProVantage to occupy the front office while leasing the remaining units, with plans to expand into those units as the company grows.
  • Member Vamos sought clarification on the positioning and angle of the building set back. Applicant confirmed that the building will be parallel to Paris Road.
  • Madame Chair Brown asked if the current home on the property will remain. Applicant confirmed all buildings will be removed.
  • Member Vamos questioned why the applicant cannot comply with the 50m setback. The Agent explained that maintaining the proposed building size and lot coverage was preferred, allowing flexibility in the design process.

No public comments

  • Moved byMember Smith
    Seconded byMember Hamilton

    THAT Application for Minor Variance A2-25-LG from Peter Graham, Applicant on behalf of Roger Kropf, Owner(s) of lands legally described as BRANTFORD CONCESSION 1 PART LOT 18 RP-2R8715 PARTS 2 AND 8, municipally known as 539 Paris Rd, Former Township of Brantford, County of Brant, seeking relief from Zoning By-law 61-16, Section 11, Table 11.2.1 to permit a street setback of 33 metres, whereas 50 metres is required to facilitate a future industrial development, BE APPROVED.


    AND THAT the reason(s) for approval are as follows:

    • The relief requested is considered minor in nature and is desirable for the appropriate development and use of the subject lands;
    • The proposed variance is in keeping with the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law 61-16;
    • The proposed variance meets the four tests of the Planning Act.
    Carried

5.2
FV5-24-LK - 180 Grand River Street North

This item has attachments. 
1.FV5-24-LK 180 Grand River St N FINAL_Redacted.pdf

Staff Presentation

  • Logan Keen, Planner, presented fence variance application FV5-24-LK for decision as outlined in the staff report.
  • No questions to staff 

Applicant Presentation

  • Monique Price, Owner, attended to address the appellant’s concerns and respond to questions from Committee.
  • Owner stated that the proposed chain link fence with privacy screening will allow air flow and improve the property's aesthetics compared to current conditions.

  • Owner added that the increased fence height is proposed to address grading variations and to ensure the fence is sufficient to contain her dogs.

  • Owner provided photos of the property and existing fencing for Committee.

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    Owner noted similar fence height variances were approved for surrounding properties such as 174 Grand River Street North and 45 Broadway Street East.

     

  • Member Panag asked if the existing chain link fence will be removed. Owner confirmed.

  • Member Hamilton inquired about the type of fencing along 174 Grand River Street North. Owner confirmed a chain link fence will be installed whereas a cable fence will be installed along the driveway side.

  • Member Vamos requested clarification on the proposed height in the red-marked area on the map. Owner confirmed a height of 7.5 ft and added that the wooden fence north of the driveway was previously approved at that height through a neighbour’s variance.

  • Member Vamos confirmed that the fence is intended to contain dogs rather than serve as a privacy alternative to trees. The Owner agreed.

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Public Presentation

No comments from the public. 

  • Moved byMember Panag
    Seconded byMember Schmitt

    That application FV5-24-LK be APPROVED for the reasonings as outlined in the staff report. 

    Carried

6.
Next Meeting

 

The next meeting is scheduled to be April 17, 2025, and will be a hybrid meeting starting at 6:00pm.

7.
Adjournment

 

The meeting adjourned at 6:32 PM to meet again on April 17, 2025.

  • Moved byMember Hamilton
    Seconded byMember Panag

    That the Committee of Adjustment meeting of March 20, 2025 be adjourned. 

    Carried
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