The Prescott Record

Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards Committee

September 24, 2025

What was decided (6 motions)

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

That Jim Hutton be appointed to Chair the Committee of Adjustment Meeting of September 24, 2025.
Moved by Craig Worden, seconded by Luis Zelayeta
Carried
That the agenda for the Committee of Adjustment meeting of September 24, 2025 be approved as presented.
Moved by Craig Worden, seconded by Luis Zelayeta
Carried
That the Committee of Adjustment minutes dated May 28, 2025, be accepted as presented.
Moved by Luis Zelayeta, seconded by Craig Worden
Carried
That the Committee of Adjustment approve minor variance application MV2025-007 for the property municipally addressed as 735 Duke Street, requesting relief from the provisions of the Low Density Residential (R1) Zone of Zoning By-Law Number 09-2009, to reduce the minimum front yard setback and minimum side yard setback to permit the construction of an 18.5 square metre carport over a portion of the existing driveway. Requested Variances to Zoning By-Law No. 09-2009: 1. Section 5.4.2(a) Minimum Front Yard: A reduction in the minimum front yard setback from 6 metres to 3 metres. 2. Section 4.3.4(h)(i) A reduction in the minimum interior side yard (one side) setback from 2.4 metres to 0.6 metres, from the southern lot line. Subject to the following conditions: 1. That the Committee’s decision is based on the approved concept sketch attached to the notice of decision. Any minor revisions to the plan must comply with the general intent of the proposal, comply with the approved variances and all other requirements of the zoning by-law. Any alterations or revisions which are considered major and no longer meet the general intent of the approved plan, may be required to undergo additional approval. 2. That the owner/applicant shall provide the Building Department with a copy of the Notice of Decision and the approved concept plan drawing attached to the notice as part of the Building Permit Application submission. 3. That the owner/applicant shall ensure that roof drainage and eave-
Moved by Craig Worden, seconded by Luis Zelayeta
Carried
That the Committee of Adjustment approve minor variance application MV2025-008 for the property municipally addressed as 424 Wood Street, East, to obtain relief from the provisions of Zoning By-Law Number 09- 2009, to increase the maximum fence height allowed in the side and rear yards, to address the grading change at the northeast corner of the property. Requested Variances to Zoning By-Law No. 09-2009: 1. Section 4.12 (a)(i), Residential Fences Requirement: The maximum height of a fence along the interior side or rear yard lot line shall be 2.0 m (6.5 ft) measured from the average grade. Requested: The maximum height of a fence along the interior side or rear yard lot line shall be 2.5 m (8.0 ft). Subject to the following conditions: 1. That the Committee’s decision is based on the approved concept sketch attached to the notice of decision. Any minor revisions to the plan must comply with the general intent of the proposal, comply with the approved variances and all other requirements of the zoning by-law. Any alterations or revisions which are considered major and no longer meet the general intent of the approved plan, may be required to undergo additional approval.
Moved by Luis Zelayeta, seconded by Craig Worden
Carried
That the Committee of Adjustment meeting be adjourned. (5:52 p.m.)
Moved by Craig Worden, seconded by Luis Zelayeta
Carried

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