The Loyalist Record

Committee of Adjustment

April 7, 2025

Who was there

Present (3): Jim Hegadorn, Paul Proderick, Lorna Willis

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (6 motions)

6 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the agenda of the April 7, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting be confirmed as circulated.
Moved by Susan Hajnik, seconded by Councillor Lorna Willis
Carried
That the minutes of the March 3, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting be adopted as circulated.
Moved by Justin James, seconded by Councillor Lorna Willis
Carried
That the report from the Development Services Division, April 7, 2025 re:13 Edgewood Road - Ross Carter and Thatcher Carter, be received and that the minor variance application D13-2025-0002, affecting property described as LT 13 PL 838 T/W LA245069, S/T interest in LA245069; S/T LA40222; LOYALIST TOWNSHIP; in the County of Lennox & Addington and more particularly located at 13 Edgewood Road to: Build a detached garage closer to the street line than the existing building Page 3 of 5 (Section 4.1.2) be approved subject to the following condition: 1. The variance only applies to the location as identified on the drawings submitted with the application. for the following reasons: Compliance with the 4 tests of a variance: 1. The general intent and purpose of the Official Plan is met, as the type of development is in keeping with the area and the requested variance will continue the existing residential use as permitted in the "Fringe Area" designation. 2. The general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law is met as the proposed use is permitted and will not negatively affect the streetscape or conflict with neighbouring uses. 3. The requested variance is considered an appropriate development of land as the detached garage will not impact the current use of the property for residential purposes and will maintain the general character of the area. 4. The variance can be considered minor as the request will not negatively impact neighbouring properties and green space on the prope
Moved by Councillor Lorna Willis, seconded by Mayor Hegadorn
Carried
That the report from the Development Services Division, April 7, 2025 re: 353 Main Street - Ron Tasker and Bonnie Crook, be received and that the minor variance application D13-2025-0003, affecting property described as PT LT 10 CON Broken Front Ernestown as in LA134594 Except PT 2 29R6471; Loyalist and more particularly located at 353 Main Street in Bath to: Reduce the interior side yard setback where it abuts a residential zone from 5 meters to 4.95 meters and to reduce the floodplain setback from 15 meters to 12 meters to recognize the setbacks for the existing building be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. The variance only applies to the location as identified on the drawings submitted with the application. 2. The owner/applicant shall obtain a retroactive permit from Cataraqui Page 4 of 5 Region Conservation Authority. for the following reasons: Compliance with the 4 tests of a variance: 1. The general intent and purpose of the Official Plan is met, as the type of development is in keeping with the area and the requested variance is consistent with the "Commercial" designation. 2. The general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law is met as the proposed use is permitted and will not create hazard or adverse effect on the current use of the property. 3. The requested variance is considered appropriate land development, as it will not cause any negative impact on the privacy of surrounding properties or cause any natural hazard concerns. 4. The variance can
Moved by Susan Hajnik, seconded by Councillor Lorna Willis
Carried
That the report from the Development Services Division, dated April 7, 2025, regarding 570 Main Street, Bath – Steve and Adam Collings – Severance – Request to Change (Add) Consent Condition, be received; and that: An additional Condition No. 12 be added to the previously provisionally approved conditions (1 to 11), all of which remain valid and relevant, with the added condition as follows: 12. The applicant shall provide land sufficient to provide 13 metres from the center line of the travelled municipal road along the retained portions and severed portions, to be deeded to the Township for widening purposes.
Moved by Councillor Lorna Willis, seconded by Justin James
Carried
That the meeting now adjourn at 6:16 pm.
Moved by Mayor Hegadorn, seconded by Councillor Lorna Willis
Carried

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