COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING MINUTES

Roma Mitchell was present on behalf of the application and explained the purpose of the garage expansion was to fit larger pleasure vehicles such as cars and a boat.

The Chair called on those registered to speak in support or against the proposal. There was no one in the audience who wished to speak for or against the application.

Moved by:Margaret Louter
to accept the recommendation of the staff report that Minor Variance Application A-05/24 for 128 Line 4 Road be approved, subject to the following condition:
1.1 That the applicant/owner provides a written undertaking, to the satisfaction of the Niagara Region and the Town, confirming that the accessory structure does not contain any plumbing, bedroom and/or living spaces, and is built in accordance with the submitted plans.

Decision: RECOMMENDATION ACCEPTED / APPLICATION APPROVED.

Reasons: The Committee of Adjustment considered all the written and oral 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.
The Chair summarized the decision.