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Re: Minutes of Committee of Adjustment Hearing – September 16, 2015 Page 6 Minor Variance Application File No. A16/2015 – Approved for the following reasons: 1. Desirable and in compliance with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan as the proposed single detached dwelling is provided for in the Low Density Residential designation and the Official Plan promotes infill residential development. 2. Desirable and in compliance with the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law as the proposed single detached dwelling is a permitted use within the R1 Zone and will comply with all other by-law provisions. 3. Appropriate for the development of the site as the proposed single detached dwelling will meet the yard setbacks of the zone, are a compatible use, and the lot is of sufficient size to accommodate the single detached dwelling. 4. Minor in nature as the reduced lot frontage and lot size should not negatively impact the character of the surrounding neighborhood. Signed: “Diane Zakraysek” “Mark Tayti” CARRIED Two members of the Committee of Adjustment whose names appear above were in favour of the above Decisions. Linda Baird, Committee member, was not in favour of the above Decisions. She stated that she can not support the consent applications as the lots are small, they are not similar in size or shape and are not in keeping with the neighbourhood. She indicated that the variance requests are not minor in nature, do not meet the 4 tests and the lot size will negatively impact the neighbourhood. APPLICATION Minor Variance Application File No. A17/2015 6806066 Canada Inc. 563 King Street Presentation The following correspondence was received and read: • Letter from Frank Hassard dated August 31, 2015. • Memorandum from City of Welland Integrated Services - Planning Division dated September 9, 2015. • Response from City of Welland Integrated Services - Building Division dated September 15, 2015. Tim Panetta, owner, said front of building was used as a store and has been boarded up for 15 years, he wants to make the property viable to accommodate people, unit sizes are appropriate, there is street parking on King Street, his renters may not have cars and it is difficult to rent commercial space in this area. The members noted the dwelling units will provide housing, it will improve the area, there is no parking concern and building is not being increased in size. No further discussions occurred and the Committee rendered and declared its Decision. Decision Minor Variance Application File No. A17/2015 – Approved for the following reasons: 1. Desirable and in compliance with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan as social housing type uses are provided for in the Health and Wellness designation.
Re: Minutes of Committee of Adjustment Hearing – September 16, 2015 Page 7 2. Desirable and in compliance with the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law as residential dwelling units are a permitted use within the RZ Zone. 3. Appropriate for the development of the site as the existing building foot print is not increasing. The conversion of commercial to residential uses should not negatively impact the surrounding mixed used neighbourhood. 4. Minor in nature as the decrease of 2 parking spaces should not negatively impact the surrounding mixed use neighbourhood. There are a number of City parking lots and additional transportation choices available for future residents. Signed: “Diane Zakraysek" "Linda Baird" “Mark Tayti” All members of the Committee of Adjustment were in favour of the above Decision. O<strong>THE</strong>R ITEMS - Nil. NEXT <strong>HEARING</strong> – October 21, 2015 in Council Chambers. ADJOURNMENT – The hearing closed at 7:35pm. CARRIED
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