Arto Keklikian

The applicant sought minor variances to permit a reduced lot area of 167.0 square metres for each half of a proposed semi-detached dwelling, whereas the Zoning By-law requires a minimum of 180 square metres.

The proposed development would include two additional dwelling units in each half, for a total of six units.

The application was unopposed and supported by the City's Planning Report.

The Committee of Adjustment granted the application, finding 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 applicant sought a minor variance to permit a front-facing garage for a proposed two-storey detached dwelling, contrary to the Zoning By-law based on a Streetscape Character Analysis.

The Committee of Adjustment refused the application, finding that the proposal did not fit well in the area and was not desirable for the appropriate development of the land.

The Committee also found that the variance did not maintain the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law, as it did not represent orderly development compatible with the surrounding area.

The applicant, Lahave Properties Ltd., applied for minor variances to permit a reduced rear yard setback and a reduced corner side yard setback for an enclosed entrance to an existing underground parking garage ramp.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the application 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 applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to subdivide a property into two parcels for future phased development and to grant an easement for servicing and access.

The City's Planning Report raised no concerns subject to conditions.

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

The application for provisional consent was granted subject to conditions.

The applicant sought consent to sever a property into four parcels to construct two semi-detached dwellings, along with minor variances for reduced rear yard setbacks.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the proposed severances met the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act and that the variances satisfied the four-part test under section 45(1).

The applications were granted subject to conditions, including tree protection and noise attenuation measures.

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

The application was unopposed and supported by the City's Planning Report.

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

The Committee granted the provisional consent subject to standard conditions, including cash-in-lieu of parkland, independent municipal services, and a joint use and maintenance agreement for common elements.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a property into two separate parcels to establish separate ownership for each half of a proposed semi-detached dwelling.

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

The applications were granted subject to conditions, including the execution of a joint-use and maintenance agreement.

The applicants sought a minor variance to permit a reduced rear yard setback of 6.02 metres (instead of the required 7.5 metres) to construct a sunroom at the rear of their existing dwelling.

The application was unopposed, and the City's Planning Report raised no concerns.

The Committee of Adjustment applied the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act and found 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 application was granted.

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

The application was unopposed.

The Committee of Adjustment found that a plan of subdivision was not necessary and that the application met the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The application was granted subject to conditions, including a tree planting plan and a joint use and maintenance agreement.

The applicant sought a minor variance to permit a reduced rear yard setback of 4.74 metres for a one-storey sunroom addition, whereas the zoning by-law required 8.38 metres.

The application was unopposed.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variance met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, as it 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 application was granted.

The applicant sought consent to sever a property to create separate ownership for each half of a semi-detached dwelling under construction, along with a minor variance to permit an increased driveway slope of 12%.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the consent application satisfied the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act and that the minor variance met the four-part test under section 45(1).

Both the consent and minor variance applications were granted, subject to conditions.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a property into two separate parcels to create separate ownership for each half of a semi-detached dwelling currently under construction.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the application 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.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a property into two parcels to create one new lot for future residential development, while retaining the existing 27 townhouse dwellings.

The Committee of Adjustment found the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in the public interest, satisfying the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The application for provisional consent was granted subject to conditions.

The applicants sought minor variances to permit the construction of a new attached garage and carport with a reduced front yard setback and an entrance closer to the front lot line than the principal dwelling entrance.

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 consent to sever their property into two parcels to construct two detached dwellings with rear-yard coach houses, along with associated minor variances for lot width, lot area, coach house height, and setbacks.

Despite opposition from neighbours regarding scale, privacy, and environmental impacts, the Committee of Adjustment found the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and compatible with the neighbourhood.

The Committee granted the consent and authorized the minor variances, subject to conditions including infrastructure agreements and grading plans.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit a reduced building stepback, reduced setback between buildings, reduced rear yard setback, and increased building width for a proposed 10-storey addition to an existing mixed-use building.

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 a minor variance to permit zero parking spaces in the attached garage and to allow a front yard parking space in the existing driveway, in order to convert the garage and second-storey living space into an additional dwelling unit.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variance met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting no concerns from City Planning staff and no evidence of adverse impacts on neighbouring properties.

The application was granted as amended.

The applicants sought minor variances to permit front yard parking and a covered porch projecting into the corner sight triangle to facilitate the construction of a new detached dwelling with an additional basement unit.

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

Finding that the proposal fits well in the area, respects the neighbourhood character, and creates no unacceptable adverse impacts, 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 applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act for a lot line adjustment to convey a 0.04 square metre portion of her property to the abutting property owners at 1 Second Avenue, and to expand an existing detached garage.

The application was part of a mutual land exchange to eliminate an existing eave encroachment.

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 for provisional consent was granted subject to conditions, including the requirement that the severed land merge with the abutting property.

The applicant applied for minor variances to permit a reduced lot area for a proposed two-storey semi-detached dwelling with additional dwelling units.

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

Finding that the proposal respects the character of the neighbourhood, represents orderly development, and will not create any unacceptable adverse impact, 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.