Beth Henderson

The applicant sought minor variances to permit the construction of a new two-storey detached dwelling and sewage system with reduced setbacks from the Ottawa River.

The City initially requested an adjournment for a planting plan, which was subsequently provided, resolving the municipality's concerns.

The Committee of Adjustment applied the four-part test under s. 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 subject to the submitted site plan.

The applicants sought a minor variance to permit the construction of a new detached dwelling and detached garage on a lot that does not abut an improved public street for a distance of at least 3.0 metres, 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 proposal improves upon the watercourse setback, features adequate waterproofing for the floodplain, and fits well within the neighbourhood without adverse impacts, the Committee concluded the variance was minor, desirable, and maintained the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted.

The applicants applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever their rural property into two separate parcels to create one new lot for future development, retaining the existing detached dwelling.

The Committee reviewed the application against the criteria in section 51(24) of the Planning Act and the Provincial Policy Statement.

Finding that a plan of subdivision was not necessary and that the proposal represented orderly development, the Committee granted the provisional consent subject to several conditions, including a cash-in-lieu of parkland payment, road widening conveyance, and groundwater adequacy reporting.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit reduced rear and side yard setbacks for the construction of an industrial warehouse.

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 subject to the construction being in accordance with the filed site plan.

The applicants sought a minor variance to permit a reduced rear yard setback for the construction of an attached garage.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the variance met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting that the rear yard functionally acts as a side yard and the proposal respects the character of the neighbourhood.

The application was granted.

The applicants sought consent for a lot line adjustment to convey a portion of their property to an abutting property owner.

The City Planner and the South Nation Conservation Authority raised concerns regarding the capacity of each lot to accommodate a new septic system.

The Committee of Adjustment granted the application, subject to conditions including the completion of a conceptual septic system design to the satisfaction of the Ottawa Septic System Office, finding that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and met the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The applicant sought consent for a lot line adjustment to convey a 1,630 square metre landlocked parcel to an abutting property.

The City opposed the application, arguing it was not consistent with policies protecting prime agricultural areas.

The Committee of Adjustment granted the application, finding that the requested conditions for a Zoning By-law Amendment and groundwater agreement were unnecessary.

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

The applicant sought consent to sever a property into two parcels for future industrial development.

The City requested conditions including a Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland dedication and an Environmental Impact Statement.

The applicant argued these were unnecessary as they had been addressed during a previous subdivision registration.

The Committee of Adjustment granted the consent, imposing the Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland condition but finding the Environmental Impact Statement condition unnecessary at this stage.

The applicants sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act for a lot line adjustment to convey a landlocked 1.9-hectare portion of their property to an abutting owner.

The Committee of Adjustment 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 a requirement for an agreement on title regarding groundwater quality and quantity, from which two members dissented.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a rural property into two parcels, each containing an existing detached dwelling, and to establish easements for vehicular access and hydro utility maintenance.

The City's Planning Services raised no concerns after the applicant submitted a revised draft reference plan ensuring the severance line did not intersect unevaluated wetlands.

The Committee of Adjustment found the requested conditions regarding bedrock and groundwater agreements unnecessary.

The Committee granted the provisional consent, finding the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in compliance with the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The applicants sought minor variances to permit an increased building height and a reduced front yard setback for a detached garage.

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 applicant, Sunshine Sky Farms Inc., applied for consent under section 53 of the Planning Act for a lot line adjustment to convey a 2.3-hectare portion of its property to an abutting property owner.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act and the Provincial Policy Statement.

Finding that a plan of subdivision was not necessary and that the proposal was in the public interest, the Committee granted the provisional consent subject to conditions, including the consolidation of the severed land with the abutting property.

The applicant, Maple Ridge Farms North Gower Inc., applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever a property to create a new lot for a surplus farm dwelling.

The severed parcel would contain the existing dwelling and accessory structures, while the retained parcel would consist of vacant farmland.

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

The Committee granted provisional consent subject to several conditions, including road widenings and a zoning by-law amendment.

The applicants sought a Certificate of Validation under section 57 of the Planning Act to correct a title error stemming from a 1985 conveyance that contravened the Act.

The City's planning staff had no concerns with validating the transfer.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the application had adequate regard for the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act and was in the public interest.

The application was granted and the certificate of validation was issued.

The applicants applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever their property to create a new residential lot.

The City requested a condition requiring a hydrogeological report and the drilling of a well on the retained lot.

The applicants' agent requested that the condition be modified to only require a well on the retained lot if necessary, as there were no immediate plans to develop it.

The Committee agreed to modify the condition.

The Committee found that the application met the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act and granted the consent subject to conditions.

The applicant sought a minor variance to permit a reduced setback of 0.26 metres for an existing shed, whereas the zoning by-law required 0.6 metres.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the 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 applicants sought minor variances to construct a detached dwelling and septic system on vacant land, requesting reduced setbacks to the normal highwater mark of the Ottawa River and the top of bank of a drainage ditch.

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

Finding that the proposal fit well in the area, respected the character of the area, and would not create 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 subject to site plan conditions.

The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever and convey two 0.40-hectare parcels of land to abutting property owners as lot line adjustments.

The Committee considered oral and written submissions, including confirmation that an existing right-of-way would not be impacted.

Finding that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, had regard for matters of provincial interest, and satisfied the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act, the Committee granted the application subject to several conditions, including road widening and parcel consolidation.

The applicant sought consent to sever a property to create one new lot for future residential development.

The application raised the issue of whether the 2003 Official Plan or the newly approved 2022 Official Plan applied, invoking the Clergy principle.

City planning staff objected to the application, arguing it would impede the future planned expansion of the Village boundary and negatively impact natural heritage features.

The Committee of Adjustment split evenly on the application.

Two members found the application premature and inconsistent with the Provincial Policy Statement regarding the expansion of settlement areas.

Two members found the application consistent with the 2003 Official Plan and the Provincial Policy Statement, noting it logically completed the existing community.

Due to the tie vote, the application was deemed refused.

The owner applied for minor variances to permit reduced lot widths for two proposed lots created by consent.

The applications required an extension of a road and raised issues regarding the applicable Official Plan policies, as the new Official Plan was approved shortly after the applications were submitted.

The Committee of Adjustment split 2-2 on whether the variances met the four-part test under s. 45(1) of the Planning Act.

Two members found the development premature and contrary to the general intent of the Official Plan regarding village expansion, while two members found it desirable and appropriate under the former Official Plan.

Due to the tie vote, the applications were deemed refused.