Ann M. Tremblay

The applicant sought minor variances to permit a reduced rear yard setback and rear yard area to construct a porch at the rear of the existing dwelling.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, as they were minor, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and maintained the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted.

The applicants sought minor variances to permit a reduced interior side yard setback and a reduced distance between the principal building and a proposed detached garage.

The Committee of Adjustment applied the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act.

Finding that the variances were minor, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and maintained the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the Committee granted the application.

The applicants sought minor variances to permit the construction of a one-storey addition at the rear of their existing dwelling, requiring reductions in the rear yard setback, interior side yard setback, and rear yard area.

The City's Planning Department and other agencies raised no concerns.

The Committee of Adjustment applied the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act and found that the variances were minor, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and maintained the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit the construction of a two-storey semi-detached dwelling with additional dwelling units, requiring reduced setbacks, front-facing garages, and a new doorway entrance on the front wall.

The City's Planning Department expressed concerns regarding the front-facing garages and tree retention.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the variances met the four-part test under the Planning Act, noting the applicant's efforts to retain a mature tree and the presence of similar garages in the neighbourhood.

The application was granted, with two members dissenting on the variance permitting a front wall entrance for the secondary dwelling unit.

The applicants sought a minor variance to permit a reduced lot area of 352.9 square metres, whereas the Zoning By-law requires a minimum of 360 square metres, to construct a three-storey, 8-unit apartment building.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the application met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting that the proposal was consistent with intensification objectives and would not create any unacceptable adverse impact on neighbouring properties.

The application was granted.

The owners applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever their property into two separate parcels, creating separate ownerships for each half of an existing semi-detached dwelling.

The applications were identical to previously approved consents that had lapsed.

The Committee found the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement promoting efficient land use and intensification.

Finding that a plan of subdivision was not necessary and that the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act were met, the Committee granted provisional consent subject to conditions.

The owner applied for minor variances to regularize five basement dwelling units and construct a fire access/egress stair in an existing 26-unit apartment building.

The requested variances included reductions in lot width, lot area, setbacks, and soft landscaping.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting that the proposal legalized existing conditions, achieved intensification objectives, and maintained the character of the neighbourhood without causing adverse impacts.

The application was granted subject to conditions, including entering into a Maintenance and Liability Agreement with the City.

The applicants sought minor variances to permit the construction of a semi-detached dwelling with a rooftop terrace, requiring reductions in minimum lot width and area, as well as permitted projections for a front porch and steps.

The Committee of Adjustment applied the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act.

Finding that the proposal integrated well with the streetscape and that no evidence of adverse impacts was presented, the Committee concluded the variances were minor, desirable, and maintained the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted.

The applicants sought minor variances to construct a two-storey rear addition and a covered front porch, and to establish a front yard parking space for a semi-detached dwelling.

The Committee of Adjustment granted the variances for the rear and interior side yard setbacks, finding they met the four-part test under the Planning Act.

However, the Committee refused the variance for front yard parking, concluding it did not maintain the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law and was incompatible with the neighbourhood's streetscape character.

The applicant sought minor variances to convert an existing triplex into a low-rise apartment building, requesting relief for parking, soft landscaping, and interior side yard setbacks.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting that the proposal fits well in the area, respects the character of the neighbourhood, and contributes new housing.

The application was granted.

The applicant sought a minor variance to permit a 6-storey residential building to be set back an additional 2 metres at and above the fifth storey, rather than the fourth storey as required by the Zoning By-law.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the variance met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting that the proposal fit well in the area and represented appropriate intensification.

The application was granted.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to subdivide a property into two separate parcels to create separate ownerships for each half of an existing semi-detached dwelling.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, had regard for matters of provincial interest, and satisfied the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The application was granted subject to conditions, including independent servicing and a joint use and maintenance agreement.

The applicants sought minor variances to permit a reduced total interior side yard setback and a reduced front yard setback to construct a one-storey addition at the rear of their detached dwelling.

The Committee of Adjustment applied the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act.

Finding that the proposal represented a recognition of a legal non-complying situation and would not create any unacceptable adverse impact on abutting properties, the Committee concluded the variances were minor, desirable, and maintained the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted.

The applicants sought minor variances to permit reduced lot area and lot width to subdivide their property into two separate parcels for the construction of two new low-rise apartment buildings.

The Committee of Adjustment applied the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act.

Finding that the variances were minor, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and maintained the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the Committee granted the applications.

The applicant applied for a minor variance to permit a 9-storey mixed-use building to be set back an additional 2 metres at and above the fifth storey, rather than the fourth storey as required by the Zoning By-law.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act.

Finding that the variance was minor, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and maintained the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the Committee granted the application.

The applicants sought minor variances to construct a two-storey addition at the rear of an existing one-storey detached dwelling with an attached front-facing garage.

The requested variances included a reduced rear yard setback, a front-facing garage, a reduced interior side yard setback, and a garage located closer to the front lot line than the principal entrance.

Despite some concerns raised by the City Planner regarding the front-facing garage, the Committee of Adjustment found that the proposal fit well within the area and met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act.

The application was granted.

The applicants sought consent to sever their property into two separate parcels for the construction of two new low-rise apartment buildings.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the application under section 53 of the Planning Act.

The Committee found that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, had regard for matters of provincial interest, and satisfied the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The application for consent was granted subject to several conditions, including the payment of cash-in-lieu of parkland, the provision of a servicing plan, and the preparation of a noise attenuation study.

The applicants sought minor variances to permit a parking space and two walkways in the front yard, and to regularize the location of an existing accessory structure (shed) in the rear yard.

The property is located in a Heritage Conservation District.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the variance for the existing shed met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, as it fit well in the neighbourhood and maintained the intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

However, the Committee refused the variances for front yard parking and landscaping alterations, finding they were not desirable for the appropriate development of the land and did not fit well in the neighbourhood.

The application was granted in part.

The owners applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever their property into two separate parcels for future residential development, retaining the existing detached dwelling.

The Committee considered the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act and found the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement.

The application was granted subject to conditions, including requirements for grading, servicing, and a noise warning agreement.

The applicant, Bayview Wateridge Inc., applied for a minor variance to permit a 9-storey mixed-use building to be set back an additional 2 metres at and above the fifth storey, rather than the fourth storey as required by the Zoning By-law.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the application under the four-part test of subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act.

Finding that the variance was minor, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and maintained the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the Committee granted the application.