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1164 Ratcliffe Dr
ApprovedCommittee of Adjustment · Cambridge
- File number
- A07/19
- Type
- Committee of Adjustment
- Status
- Approved
- Filed
- 2019-01-23
- First seen here
- 2026-11-01
Description
The applicant is requesting the following variances from Zoning By-law 150-85: 1. To permit a maximum access driveway width of 12.4 m (40.68 ft.) whereas 10.5 m (34.45 ft.) is required for a three car garage; 2. To permit a second driveway off of Burnham Crescent whereas the by-law only permits one driveway; and, 3. To permit an accessory building with a height of 6.21 m (20.37 ft.) whereas 4.5 m (14.76 ft.) is required. The subject property is located within the Hunt Club Estate Lots with a site specific provision that the minimum lot area shall be 2000m². The property is currently vacant and the applicant is requesting the 3 minor variances to facilitate the construction of a new house and detached garage.
What this kind of application is
The Committee of Adjustment decides minor variances (small exceptions to the zoning by-law, such as a reduced setback or an extra unit) and consents (severing a lot, or adding an easement). Nearby owners are mailed a notice and can speak at the hearing.
History
- 2026-11-01