1. Call to Order


2. Adoption of Agenda
Moved by John Bice, that the agenda be adopted as presented.
APPROVED.

3. Conflict of Interest

No conflict of interest was declared at this time.

4. Previous Minutes

John Bice declared a conflict with minor variance item A-07/19 1585 Concession 6 Road as he owns abutting property.

The June 20, 2019 minutes were approved by unanimous consent.

5. Confirmation of Application Notice
The Secretary-Treasurer confirmed that notice of the applications on the agenda was given in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act.

6. Request for Withdrawal or Adjournment
The Secretary-Treasurer advised that there are no written requests for withdrawal or adjournment.

7. Applications

7a. 60 Paradise Grove, Minor Variance Application A-11/19

Susan Smyth from Quartek Group Inc, Agent, was present on behalf of the application.

The Secretary-Treasurer summarized the notice and public comments from James London and Meredyth Campbell.

M. Iamarino, Planner II summarized the staff report.

Agent outlined the application and said that the construction of the cul-de-sac used more land than what was expected. The Agent also said that the request for reduction in unit size is to mitigate changing the agreement of purchase and sale of the two end units of the townhouse.

There was no one present to speak in support of the proposal.

The Chair asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition of the proposal.

Fred Evans, 29 Diana Drive, requested clarification in regards to the location of the unit.

M. Iamarino advised that the area of the unit is becoming narrower and not being pushed backward or forward on the lot.

James London, 35 Diana Drive, said that his written comments were submitted with the understanding that the unit was moving closer to the rear lot line.

Moved by Eric Lehtinen that minor variance application A-11/19 60 Paradise Grove be approved.

Decision: Granted
Reasons: The Committee of Adjustment considered the oral and written submissions and agrees with the minor variance report analysis and recommendation that this application meets the four Planning Act tests for minor variance:
1. The variance is minor in nature.
2. The variance is appropriate for the development of the land.
3. The general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law is maintained.
4. The general intent and purpose of the Official Plan is maintained.

Chair Allen Snider summarized the decision.

7b. 82 Flynn Street, Minor Variance Application A-12/19

Paul Saari, 2060 York Road, was present on behalf of the application. Agent, John Thiffault of JJ Carpentry, was absent due to travel issues.

The Secretary-Treasurer summarized the notice.

M. Iamarino, Planner II summarized the staff report.

P. Saari outlined the application and said that they are opposed to the archaeological assessment condition as there would be no new soil disturbance due to previous construction.

The committee discussed the footprint of the new dwelling in relation to the existing dwelling.

There was no one in the audience who wished to speak regarding the application.

Moved by John Bice to move the application to the end of applications agenda to permit more time for the Agent to arrive.
APPROVED.

7c. 1573 Four Mile Creek Road, Sign Variance Application SV-02/19

John Eymann, owner of Bricks & Barley at 1573 Four Mile Creek Road, was present on behalf of the application.

The Secretary-Treasurer summarized the notice.

M. Iamarino, Planner II summarized the staff report.

J. Eymann outlined the application and said that he agrees with staff report.

There was no one in the audience who wished to speak regarding the application.

Moved by Steve Bartolini that sign variance application SV-02/19 1573 Four Mile Creek Road be approved.

Decision: Granted
Reasons: The Committee of Adjustment considered the oral and written submissions and agrees with the minor variance report analysis and recommendation that this application meets the four Planning Act tests for minor variance:
1. The variance is minor in nature.
2. The variance is appropriate for the development of the land.
3. The general intent and purpose of the Sign By-law is maintained.
4. The general intent and purpose of the Official Plan is maintained.

Chair Allen Snider summarized the decision.

7b. 82 Flynn Street, Minor Variance Application A-12/19 - Continued

Agent had not arrived so the committee moved forward with considering the application.

Moved by to Steve Bartolini that minor variance application A-12/19 82 Flynn Street be approved subject to conditions listed in the staff report.

Decision: Granted subject to the following condition:
1. That an archaeological assessment be completed to the satisfaction of the Town, at the owner/applicants' expense, and that no demolition, grading or other soil disturbances shall take place on the subject property prior to the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport confirming to the Town that all archaeological resources concerns have met licensing and resource conservation requirements, to the satisfaction of the Town; and that a copy of all archaeological assessment reports are submitted to the Town within one year, to the satisfaction of the Town.
Reasons: The Committee of Adjustment considered the oral and written submissions and agrees with the minor variance report analysis and recommendation that this application meets the four Planning Act tests for minor variance:
1. The variance is minor in nature.
2. The variance is appropriate for the development of the land.
3. The general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law is maintained.
4. The general intent and purpose of the Official Plan is maintained.

Chair Allen Snider summarized the decision.

8. Business


9. New Business


10. Next Meeting Date
10a. August 15, 2019
To accommodate a scheduling conflict, the committee discussed availability in regards to rescheduling to Wednesday August 14, 2019.

11. Adjournment
The hearing was adjourned by unanimous consent.



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A. Snider, Chair A. Carter, Secretary-Treasurer


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