June 13, 2002 Committee of Adjustment
M I N U T E S
OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING
WEST ELGIN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
th
JUNE 13, 2002
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Duncan McPhail, Deputy Mayor Graham Warwick
Councillors: Brad Bandeen, Trudy Balint
STAFF PRESENT: Joanne Groch Administrator/Treasurer
Linda Cranston Clerk/Deputy-Treasurer
ALSO PRESENT:
Duncan Morrison Property Owner
SUBJECT: MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION – DUNCAN MORRISON
Mayor McPhail called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. and welcomed everyone in
attendance.
The Clerk advised that notice of this meeting had been given under Section 44(5) of the
Planning Act by prepaid first class mail to all assessed owners within 60 metres of the
subject property as well as provincial agencies and ministries as prescribed by
regulation. Correspondence was received from the Lower Thames Valley Conservation
Authority, and they have no objections to the minor variance. It was explained that the
applicant was in the process of building on an addition to the residence, and in order to
accommodate the verandah to be built in front of that, they would require a minor
variance, due to the non-compliance with our zoning by-law.
The Planner, Ted Halwa had sent his comments, which were circulated to council for
review. The dwelling pre-dates the zoning regulations in the former Township of
Aldborough and has existed for over 100 years.
RES. NO. 1 Moved by Bandeen
Seconded by Warwich
RESOLVLED that the Municipality of West Elgin grants the minor variance
application from Duncan Morrison, Pt. Lot 20, Con. IV Eastern Division to
provide relief under the Aldborough Zoning By-Law No. 90-50, specifically
Section 5.1.5 for a reduced front yard set-back from 13.7 metres to 11.9
metres (39 ft.) in order to accommodate a verandah in front of their new
addition.
Reasons: i) The intent of the Township of Aldborough Official Plan is
maintained.
ii) The intent of the Township of Aldborough Zoning By-Law is
maintained.
iii) The variance is considered “minor” given the circumstances.
iv) The variance is desirable for the appropriate use and
development of the lands.
1
2
Committee Members that concur in the decision:
Graham Warwick , Trudy Balint. Brad Bandeen, Duncan McPhail
DISPOSITION: Carried
SUBJECT: ADJOURNMENT
RES. NO. 2 Moved by Balint
Seconded by Bandeen
RESOLVED that this Committee of Adjustment Meeting held under Section
44(5) of the Planning Act be hereby adjourned.
DISPOSITION: Carried
Council adjourned back to the regular meeting of council.
th
These minutes were adopted on the 11 day of July.
___________________________ __________________________
MAYOR CLERK