MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION

NOTICE OF DECISION 

The Township of Adjala-Tosorontio's Committee of Adjustment has made a decision regarding File No. A-03-25 application for a Minor Variance to Zoning By-law 03-57, as amended.
The variance has been considered under the requirements of Section 45 of the Planning Act RSO 1990 c.P.13, as amended, including written and/or oral submissions related to the application before and/or during the hearing when making the decision.
The purpose of this notice is to provide you with a copy of the decision.

ATE OF HEARING: April 16, 2025

APPLICANT: Jeff Bowen

AGENT: Jenna MacKinnon

LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 3526 Concession Road 5

LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  CON 4 E PT LOT 21

PURPOSE OF APPLICATION: To permit two accessory dwelling units whereas By-law 03-57 permits no additional dwelling unit.

DECISION:

That Minor Variance Application A-03-25, seeking relief from Zoning By-law No. 03-57, as amended, to permit two accessory dwelling units on an agricultural lot whereas the By-law permits no additional dwelling units, be Approved.

REASONS FOR DECISION

1. The proposal does conform to the Official Plan;
2. The proposal does conform to the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law;
3. The variance is minor in nature; and
4. The variance is desirable for the appropriate development and use of the lands.

CONDITIONS

1. That the applicant enter into a Development Agreement with the Township to implement the recommendations outlined in Section 5 of the Natural Heritage Evaluation prepared by River Stone Environmental Solutions Inc., dated February 2024, to the satisfaction of the Township;
2. That prior to any site alteration or development, the applicant obtain a permit from the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA), in accordance with NVCA regulations;
3. That the existing driveway be utilized for access to the proposed dwelling and be improved as necessary to the satisfaction of the Township.

MEMBERS PRESENT ON WHO CONCUR IN THE DECISION AND REASON FOR DECISION MADE ON April 16, 2025