Planning and Development Committee
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Recommendation

That Application ZBA03/21/AW received from Lefebvre and Lefebvre LLP and Neil Sisler on behalf of Joyce and Daniel Chapin, owners of lands described as, Part Lot 10, Part Block 4 to 5, Kerr Tract, Range 2, WMP, in the geographic Township of Brantford, County of Brant, and located at 209 Pleasant Ridge Road, to rezone the subject lands from Agricultural (A) to Agricultural with site specific provision (A-168) to recognize an undersized farm parcel of approximately 27.3 hectares (67.5 acres), whereas a minimum of 40 hectares (98.8 acres) is required, be approved;

 

And that the reasons for the approval of application ZBA03/21/AW are as follows:

-The application is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020).
-The application conforms to the policies of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020).
-The application is in conformity with the general intent of the policies of the County of Brant Official Plan (2012);
-The applicant maintains the intent of the County of Brant Zoning By-Law 61-16.

Recommendation

That staff report RPT-21-52 - Official Plan Engagement be received as information.

Recommendation

Whereas Council approved Scenario 1 (Growth Plan Reference Scenario) reflecting the most likely population and employment forecast over the long-term planning horizon to 2051 as described in RPT-20-229 dated December 8, 2020;

 

And Whereas based on feedback from RPT-20-229 staff propose modified rural and urban area Growth Allocation numbers as presented in report RPT-21-29;

 

And Whereas staff have undertaken an analysis and have determined there is sufficient residential lands (surplus of 395 gross ha) within our current urban settlement areas to accommodate population, housing and population-related employment and that no settlement area boundary expansions or new Designated Greenfield Areas will be required for the Community Area to the year 2051;

 

And Whereas, the Municipal Comprehensive Review preliminary analysis has determined an appropriate Intensification Housing Target of 20% and Designated Greenfield Area Density Target of 50 people and jobs per gross hectare;

 

That staff be directed to complete the Municipal Comprehensive Review for the purposes the County’s New Official Plan based on the technical details outlined in RPT-21-29.

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Verbal Update - LPAT Hearing – Pleasant Ridge Road - J. Zuidema
 

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