March 27, 2003 Committee of Adjustment McQuade & Ryerse
M I N U T E S
OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
WEST ELGIN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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March 27, 2003
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman: Duncan McPhail
Members: Graham Warwick Trudy Balint, Brad Bandeen
STAFF PRESENT:
Norma Bryant Secretary -Treasurer
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:
Ted Halwa Planning Consultant
Chairman Duncan McPhail called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
SUBJECT: MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION A-2/2003 – DENNIS MCQUADE &
LINDA RYERSE
The Chairman announced that a Minor Variance Application of Dennis McQuade and
Linda Ryerse, 171 Chestnut Street, Part of Lot 61, Registered Plan 299 will be
considered.
The Secretary/Treasurer advised that proper notice had been given under Section 44(5)
of the Planning Act. Comments were received from Lower Thames Valley Conservation
Authority, which indicated no objections.
The Planner reported that the lands are zoned Residential First Density (R1) in the
Village of West Lorne Zoning By-law 89-20. The applicants are requesting permission to
build an addition to their residential dwelling 0.3 metres (1.0 feet) from the side property
line. The zoning by-law requires a minimum side yard of 1.5 metres (4.9 feet). The
proposed addition would be situated the same distance from the side property line as
the existing dwelling. The Planner suggested that the addition be redesigned or land be
acquired from the neighbour as trespassing will occur on neighbouring property when
maintenance, grass cutting is required.
Mr. McQuade reported that the variance is required to complement the architectural
design of the existing dwelling. Further, it would be too cost prohibitive to acquire lands.
The slope of the roof faces backyard and front yard, so overhang does not occur in the
side yard. If there is a concern regarding windows facing onto the side yard, skylights
could be substituted. No one was in attendance to object to this proposal.
March 27, 2003…Pg 2 of 2
RES. NO. 1 Moved by Warwick
Seconded by Bandeen
RESOLVED that the Committee of Adjustment grants the minor variance
application from Desmond McQuade and Linda Ryerse, Part of Lot 61,
Registered Plan 199, 171 Chestnut Street, to provide relief under West
Lorne Zoning By-law 89-20, specifically Section 5.1.10, for a reduction in
the minimum side yard from 1.5 metres to 0.3 metres to permit an addition
to the rear of the existing dwelling including an attached garage.
Reasons: i. The intent of the Village of West Lorne Official Plan is
maintained.
ii. The intent of the Village of West Lorne Zoning By-law
is maintained.
iii. The variance is considered “minor” given the
circumstances
iv. The variance is not desirable for the appropriate use
and development of the lands.
Concur in the Decision:
Graham Warwick Committee Member
Trudy Balint Committee Member
Brad Bandeen Committee Member
Duncan McPhail Committee Member
SUBJECT: ADJOURNMENT
RES. NO. 2 Moved by Warwick
Seconded by Bandeen
RESOLVED that this Committee of Adjustment Meeting, held under
Section 44(5) of the Planning Act be hereby adjourned.
DISPOSITION: Carried
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These minutes were adopted the 10 day of April 2003.
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Chairman Secretary-Treasurer