Town of Grand Bay-Westfield
(Incorporated 1st January, 1998)
Planning Advisory Committee
Minutes
Monday, March 19, 2018
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield Planning Advisory Committee met for a regular meeting on Monday, March 19, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. with Acting Chair, Cllr. Bev Day presiding.
2. RECORD OF ATTENDANCE
Members in attendance were Jim Burke, Alex Calvin, Theresa Gordon, Brittany Merrifield, Cllr. Bev Day and Acting Development Officer, Bruce Gault.
“…moved by Jim Burke to excuse Chyann Kirby and Ron Daigle with cause….”
Seconded by Alex Calvin. Carried.
3. PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 5, 2018
“…moved by Theresa Gordon to accept as presented the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2018….”
Seconded by Alex Calvin. Carried.
4. REGULAR COUNCIL MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 26, 2018
“…moved by Jim Burke to receive and file the Regular Council Minutes of February 26, 2018….”
Seconded by Alex Calvin. Carried.
5. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
6. REMARKS FROM THE CHAIR
Acting Chair, Cllr. Bev Day welcomed new Member, Brittany Merrifield to the Planning Advisory Committee.
7. APPLICATION FOR VARIANCES
RE: BLAKE ARMSTRONG – 4 IRVIN LANE
(A) DEVELOPMENT OFFICER’S REPORT DATED MARCH 15, 2018
(B) LETTER FROM MICHAEL & KAREN LEE DATED MARCH 13/18
(C) LETTER FROM JOHN & LISA MCLAGGAN DATED MARCH 13/18
(D) LETTER FROM CHRISTINE CHISHOLM DATED MARCH 15/18
Applicant, Blake Armstrong was present and addressed the Committee as follows:
he has no issues with regard to the concerns expressed by his neighbours stated in the above mentioned letters to PAC;
he thanked PAC for addressing his Application in such a fast manner, and that he concurs with the Development Officer’s recommendation in his Report that the Application be Denied.
There was no one present speaking in favour of this Application.
Present speaking against this Application was:
Michael Lee – 15 Points Road.
he advised that he resides at 15 Points Road but also owns property at No. 7 and 11 Points Road;
as previously stated in his letter to PAC, the Variances requested significantly exceed the maximums allowed; 43% over the By-law for maximum size; 58% from the front yard setback and 37% over maximum height;
he plans on putting a foundation and addition onto the cottage at 7 Points Road and feels that if this proposal were approved, it would encroach on his property and would reduce his property value;
in closing, he thanked PAC for being transparent.
“.…moved by Jim Burke that the Planning Advisory Committee DENY the following Variances for the purposes of building a two storey Accessory Building on PID Nos. 00218420 / 11106120 / 00106104 at 4 Irvin Lane, as shown on the Preliminary Site Plan, and associated preliminary floor plans and elevations of the building:
i) under Section 8.2.2.3 (d), per Section 5.1.4, a Variance of 4.37 m to reduce the minimum required front yard setback from 7.5 m to 3.13 m;
ii) under Section 5.1.2, a Variance of 32 m² to increase the maximum required area of the accessory building footprint from 75 m² to 107 m²;
iii) under Section 5.1.5, a Variance of 2.2 m to increase the maximum height of the building from 6 m to 8.2 m…”
Seconded by Theresa Gordon. Carried.
Cllr. Bev Day thanked Mr. Armstrong and Mr. Lee for their presentations, stating that PAC only grants minor Variances in accordance with the Community Planning Act, and considers each Variance Request seriously. Mr. Armstrong was advised that he could submit a new Application immediately or apply with the same application, only after one year’s time.
8. ADJOURNMENT
“…moved by Jim Burke and seconded by Alex Calvin to adjourn….”
at 8:11 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Acting PAC
Chair PAC Secretary
