The Middlesex Centre Record

Committee of Adjustment Regular Meeting

February 26, 2025

Who was there

Present (5): Hugh Aerts, Frank Berze, Sue Cates, Jean Coles, Wayne Shipley

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 (17 motions)

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

the minutes of the January 29, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting be adopted as printed.
Moved by Councillor Coles, seconded by Councillor Cates
Carried
Minor Variance Application A-1/2025, filed by Melchers Developments Inc for relief from the Comprehensive Zoning By-law in order to establish a maximum lot coverage of 41 percent for the single detached dwelling, whereas the Middlesex Centre Comprehensive Zoning By-law permits a maximum lot coverage of 40 percent, for a property legally described as Lot 2 on Plan 33M836, in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre, County of Middlesex, and municipally known as 110 Timberwalk Trail, be GRANTED , subject to the following condition: THAT the increase in lot coverage shall only apply to the construction of a single storey dwelling unit on the lands. AND FURTHER THAT the reasons for granting Minor Variance Application A-1/2025: The request complies with the general intent and purpose of Middlesex Centre’s Official Plan; The request complies with the general intent and purpose of Middlesex Centre’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law; The request is minor in nature; and The request represents appropriate development on the subject property.
Moved by Councillor Aerts, seconded by Councillor Shipley
Carried
Minor Variance Application A-2/2025, filed by Melchers Developments Inc for relief from the Comprehensive Zoning By-law in order to establish a maximum lot coverage of 44 percent for the single detached dwelling, whereas the Middlesex Centre Comprehensive Zoning By-law permits a maximum lot coverage of 40 percent, for a property legally described as Lot 30 on Plan 33M836, in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre, County of Middlesex, and municipally known as 167 Timberwalk Trail, be GRANTED , subject to the following condition: THAT the increase in lot coverage shall only apply to the construction of a single storey dwelling unit on the lands, AND THAT a lot grading plan from developer's engineer to be provided and to include the covered deck. AND FURTHER THAT the reasons for granting Minor Variance Application A-2/2025: The request complies with the general intent and purpose of Middlesex Centre’s Official Plan; The request complies with the general intent and purpose of Middlesex Centre’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law; The request is minor in nature; and The request represents appropriate development on the subject property.
Moved by Councillor Cates, seconded by Councillor Shipley
Carried
Minor Variance Application A-3/2025, filed by Gary J Gerard c/o 4 th GStudio Incorporated on behalf of Mark Guzi, for relief from the Comprehensive Zoning By-law in order to establish a maximum lot coverage of 35.7 percent for the single detached dwelling and 39 percent for the single detached dwelling and accessory structure, as well as a reduced east interior side yard of 2.1 metres, for a property legally described as Part Block A, Plan 981, Part 2 on Reference Plan 33R19261, in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre, County of Middlesex, and municipally known as 144 Parkview Drive, be GRANTED . AND FURTHER THAT the reasons for granting Minor Variance Application A-3/2025: The request complies with the general intent and purpose of Middlesex Centre’s Official Plan; The request complies with the general intent and purpose of Middlesex Centre’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law; The request is minor in nature; and The request represents appropriate development on the subject property.
Moved by Councillor Cates, seconded by Councillor Aerts
Carried
Minor Variance Application A-4/2025, filed by Clay Design Construction and Cabinetry on behalf of Mark and Kathryn Nelham for relief from the Comprehensive Zoning By-law in order to permit a maximum permissible size of 213.7 m 2 (2, 300 ft 2 ) for all accessory buildings, for a property legally described as Concession 6 N Part of Lot 17, in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre, County of Middlesex, and municipally known as 11415 Sinclair Drive, be GRANTED , subject to the following conditions: THAT the proposed accessory building be located in the same general location as shown on the plans submitted by the applicant; AND THAT no dwelling be established within the accessory building unless permitted by the Municipality through the Zoning By-law; AND THAT the building shall only be used in accordance with the permissions of the Zoning By-law, and that the building shall not be used for any type of commercial business. AND FURTHER THAT the reasons for granting Minor Variance Application A-4/2025: The request complies with the general intent and purpose of Middlesex Centre’s Official Plan; The request complies with the general intent and purpose of Middlesex Centre’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law; The request is minor in nature; and The request represents appropriate development on the subject property.
Moved by Councillor Aerts, seconded by Councillor Cates
Carried
Consent Application B-6/2023, filed by Vera L Dokter c/o Cohen Highley LLP on behalf of 2833848 Ontario Ltd, in order to sever a residence surplus to a farm operation as a result of consolidation on a lot with a frontage of approximately 95 metres (311.6 feet) on Thirteen Mile Road and an area of approximately 1.34 acres (0.54 ha), and the retained parcel having a frontage of approximately 407.6 metres (1337 feet) on Thirteen Mile Road and an area of approximately 93.5 ac (37.8 ha), from a lot legally described as Part of Lot 18, Concession 12 North, in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre, County of Middlesex, and municipally known as 14111 Thirteen Mile Road; be GRANTED . FURTHER THAT Consent B-6/2023 be subject to the following conditions: That the Certificate of Consent under Section 53(42) of the Planning Act shall be given within two years of the date of the notice of the decision. The request for the Certificate of Consent shall be accompanied by a written submission that details how each of the conditions of severance has been met. That the fee for the Certificate of Consent be paid in accordance with the Municipality’s Fees and Charges By-law. That a draft reference plan be prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor for the purposes of facilitating the transaction of Consent B-6/2023 and that this plan be approved by the Municipality prior to being deposited with the Land Registry Office. That the Owner’s solicitor provide a Transfer in Preparation to the Municipality, tog
Moved by Councillor Shipley, seconded by Councillor Cates
Carried
Consent Application B-15/2024 filed by Shane Johnston on behalf of 1423134 Ontario Limited in order to sever a lot with a frontage of approximately 30 metres (98 feet) on Egremont Drive, and an area of approximately 1930.99 square metres (0.47 acres), and the retained a frontage of approximately approximately 32.6 metres (106 feet) on Egremont Drive, and an area of approximately 2099.5 square metres (0.51 acres), for a property legally described as Part of Lot 13, Concession 4, in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre, County of Middlesex, and is municipally known as 6378 Egremont Drive; be GRANTED . AND THAT Consent B-15/2024 be subject to the following conditions: That the Certificate of Consent under Section 53(42) of the Planning Act shall be given within two years of the date of the notice of the decision. The request for the Certificate of Consent shall be accompanied by a written submission that details how each of the conditions of severance has been fulfilled. That the fees for the Certificate of Consent be paid in accordance with the Municipality’s Fees and Charges By-law. That a draft reference plan be prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor for the purposes of facilitating the transaction of Consent B-15/2024, and that this plan be approved by the Municipality prior to being deposited with the Land Registry Office. That the Owner’s solicitor provide a Transfer in Preparation to the Municipality, together with a deposited reference plan and a Schedule describing the la
Moved by Councillor Shipley, seconded by Councillor Coles
Carried
Files: B-15/2024
Correspondence item 6.1 be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Coles, seconded by Councillor Cates
Carried
the Committee of Adjustment for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourns the February 26, 2025 committee meeting at 4:08 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Cates, seconded by Councillor Coles
Carried
THAT the minutes of the January 29, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting be adopted as printed.
Moved by Councillor Coles, seconded by Councillor Cates
Carried
THAT Minor Variance Application A-1/2025, filed by Melchers Developments Inc for relief from the Comprehensive Zoning By-law in order to establish a maximum lot coverage of 41 percent for the single detached dwelling, whereas the Middlesex Centre Comprehensive Zoning By-law permits a maximum lot coverage of 40 percent, for a property legally described as Lot 2 on Plan 33M836, in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre, County of Middlesex, and municipally known as 110 Timberwalk Trail, be GRANTED, subject to the following condition: THAT the increase in lot coverage shall only apply to the construction of a single storey dwelling unit on the lands. AND FURTHER THAT the reasons for granting Minor Variance Application A-1/2025:  The request complies with the general intent and purpose of Middlesex Centre’s Official Plan;  The request complies with the general intent and purpose of Middlesex Centre’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law;  The request is minor in nature; and  The request represents appropriate development on the subject property.
Moved by Councillor Aerts, seconded by Councillor Shipley
Carried
THAT Minor Variance Application A-2/2025, filed by Melchers Developments Inc for relief from the Comprehensive Zoning By-law in order to establish a maximum lot coverage of 44 percent for the single detached dwelling, whereas the Middlesex Centre Comprehensive Zoning By-law permits a maximum lot coverage of 40 percent, for a property legally described as Lot 30 on Plan 33M836, in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre, County of Middlesex, and municipally known as 167 Timberwalk Trail, be GRANTED, subject to the following condition: THAT the increase in lot coverage shall only apply to the construction of a single storey dwelling unit on the lands, AND THAT a lot grading plan from developer's engineer to be provided and to include the covered deck. AND FURTHER THAT the reasons for granting Minor Variance Application A-2/2025:  The request complies with the general intent and purpose of Middlesex Centre’s Official Plan;  The request complies with the general intent and purpose of Middlesex Centre’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law;  The request is minor in nature; and  The request represents appropriate development on the subject property.
Moved by Councillor Cates, seconded by Councillor Shipley
Carried
THAT Minor Variance Application A-3/2025, filed by Gary J Gerard c/o 4thGStudio Incorporated on behalf of Mark Guzi, for relief from the Comprehensive Zoning By-law in order to establish a maximum lot coverage of 35.7 percent for the single detached dwelling and 39 percent for the single detached dwelling and accessory structure, as well as a reduced east interior side yard of 2.1 metres, for a property legally described as Part Block A, Plan 981, Part 2 on Reference Plan 33R19261, in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre, County of Middlesex, and municipally known as 144 Parkview Drive, be GRANTED. AND FURTHER THAT the reasons for granting Minor Variance Application A-3/2025:  The request complies with the general intent and purpose of Middlesex Centre’s Official Plan;  The request complies with the general intent and purpose of Middlesex Centre’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law;  The request is minor in nature; and  The request represents appropriate development on the subject property.
Moved by Councillor Cates, seconded by Councillor Aerts
Carried
THAT Minor Variance Application A-4/2025, filed by Clay Design Construction and Cabinetry on behalf of Mark and Kathryn Nelham for relief from the Comprehensive Zoning By-law in order to permit a maximum permissible size of 213.7 m2 (2, 300 ft2) for all accessory buildings, for a property legally described as Concession 6 N Part of Lot 17, in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre, County of Middlesex, and municipally known as 11415 Sinclair Drive, be GRANTED, subject to the following conditions: THAT the proposed accessory building be located in the same general location as shown on the plans submitted by the applicant; AND THAT no dwelling be established within the accessory building unless permitted by the Municipality through the Zoning By-law; AND THAT the building shall only be used in accordance with the permissions of the Zoning By-law, and that the building shall not be used for any type of commercial business. AND FURTHER THAT the reasons for granting Minor Variance Application A-4/2025:  The request complies with the general intent and purpose of Middlesex Centre’s Official Plan;  The request complies with the general intent and purpose of Middlesex Centre’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law;  The request is minor in nature; and  The request represents appropriate development on the subject property.
Moved by Councillor Aerts, seconded by Councillor Cates
Carried
THAT Consent Application B-6/2023, filed by Vera L Dokter c/o Cohen Highley LLP on behalf of 2833848 Ontario Ltd, in order to sever a residence surplus to a farm operation as a result of consolidation on a lot with a frontage of approximately 95 metres (311.6 feet) on Thirteen Mile Road and an area of approximately 1.34 acres (0.54 ha), and the retained parcel having a frontage of approximately 407.6 metres (1337 feet) on Thirteen Mile Road and an area of approximately 93.5 ac (37.8 ha), from a lot legally described as Part of Lot 18, Concession 12 North, in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre, County of Middlesex, and municipally known as 14111 Thirteen Mile Road; be GRANTED. FURTHER THAT Consent B-6/2023 be subject to the following conditions: 1. That the Certificate of Consent under Section 53(42) of the Planning Act shall be given within two years of the date of the notice of the decision. The request for the Certificate of Consent shall be accompanied by a written submission that details how each of the conditions of severance has been met. 2. That the fee for the Certificate of Consent be paid in accordance with the Municipality’s Fees and Charges By-law. 3. That a draft reference plan be prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor for the purposes of facilitating the transaction of Consent B-6/2023 and that this plan be approved by the Municipality prior to being deposited with the Land Registry Office. 4. That the Owner’s solicitor provide a Transfer in Preparation to the M
Moved by Councillor Shipley, seconded by Councillor Cates
Carried
THAT Consent Application B-15/2024 filed by Shane Johnston on behalf of 1423134 Ontario Limited in order to sever a lot with a frontage of approximately 30 metres (98 feet) on Egremont Drive, and an area of approximately 1930.99 square metres (0.47 acres), and the retained a frontage of approximately approximately 32.6 metres (106 feet) on Egremont Drive, and an area of approximately 2099.5 square metres (0.51 acres), for a property legally described as Part of Lot 13, Concession 4, in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre, County of Middlesex, and is municipally known as 6378 Egremont Drive; be GRANTED. AND THAT Consent B-15/2024 be subject to the following conditions: 1. That the Certificate of Consent under Section 53(42) of the Planning Act shall be given within two years of the date of the notice of the decision. The request for the Certificate of Consent shall be accompanied by a written submission that details how each of the conditions of severance has been fulfilled. 2. That the fees for the Certificate of Consent be paid in accordance with the Municipality’s Fees and Charges By-law. 3. That a draft reference plan be prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor for the purposes of facilitating the transaction of Consent B-15/2024, and that this plan be approved by the Municipality prior to being deposited with the Land Registry Office. 4. That the Owner’s solicitor provide a Transfer in Preparation to the Municipality, together with a deposited reference plan and a Schedule d
Moved by Councillor Shipley, seconded by Councillor Coles
Carried
THAT the Committee of Adjustment for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourns the February 26, 2025 committee meeting at 4:08 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Cates, seconded by Councillor Coles
Carried

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