July 08, 2004 Committee of Adjustment
M I N U T E S
OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
WEST ELGIN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JULY 8, 2004
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman: Graham Warwick
Members: Trudy Balint, Mary Bodnar, Michael Mooser,
Bernie Wiehle
STAFF PRESENT:
Norma Bryant Secretary –Treasurer
Joanne Groch Administrator/Treasurer
Chairman Graham Warwick called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
SUBJECT: MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION A2/2004 – 1331124 ONTARIO INC.
(WEST ELGIN VARIETY)
Also in attendance: Martin Joldersma, Ahmad Rachide
The Chairman announced a Minor Variance Application of West Elgin Variety, 263
Graham Road, 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.
Council reviewed a report from the Planning Consultant. It is noted that the lands are
zoned ‘site specific’ Residential First Density (R1-2) in the Village of West Lorne Zoning
By-law 89-20. The owner proposes to remove the existing gas bar and replace it with a
new gas and a canopy in closer proximity to the variety store. The canopy would be 3.0
metres (10 feet) from the property line along John Street and 11.0 metres (36 feet) from
the property line along Graham Road. The zoning by-law requires a minimum front yard
of 6.0 metres (19.7 feet). The owner has indicated that the new gas bar will result in
improved customer service and site aesthetics, and facilitate future development of the
site. The report recommends that any fuel pump be located no closer than 6.0 metres
from the property line.
Mr. Joldersma indicated that the proposed location of the pumps is closer than 6.0
metres. The posts that hold the canopy will be 4.0 metres and the pumps will be in the
same location as the posts. The applicant had requested the variance of 3.0 metres for
gas pumps, canopy and supporting posts.
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RES. NO. 1 Moved by Mooser
Seconded by Balint
RESOLVED that the Committee of Adjustment grants the minor variance
application from 1331125 Ontario Inc. (West Elgin Variety), Lots 3 & 4,
Block ‘O’, Plan 68, 263 Graham Road to provide relief under West Lorne
Zoning By-law 89-20, specifically Section 5.3.2 c) for a decrease in the
front yard depth from 6 metres (19.7 feet) to 3.0 metres (10 feet) for a gas
bar including overhead canopy.
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. That any fuel pump is located no closer than 3.0 metres from the
property line.
2. That the existing northernmost entrance on Graham Road is
physically removed and closed and the lands restored at no cost
and to the satisfaction of the County of Elgin and the
Municipality.
3. That all matters pertaining to lot grading and drainage are
addressed to the satisfaction of the Municipality, prior to the
issuance of a building permit for the gas bar.
Reasons: i. The intent of the West Lorne Official Plan is
maintained.
ii. The intent of the West Lorne 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.
Concur in the Decision:
Bernie Wiehle Committee Member
Michael Mooser Committee Member
Trudy Balint Committee Member
Mary Bodnar Committee Member
Graham Warwick Committee Member
SUBJECT: ADJOURNMENT
RES. NO. 2 Moved by Balint
Seconded by Bodnar
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 12 day of August, 2004.
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Chairman Secretary-Treasurer