Colin Haskin

The applicants sought consent to sever their property into two parcels to create a new lot for a low-rise apartment building, along with associated easements.

They also requested minor variances for reduced lot area and rear yard setback.

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

The applications were granted subject to conditions.

The applicant sought consent to sever a property into two separate parcels to construct two semi-detached dwellings, with the existing dwelling to be demolished.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the application under the Planning Act and found it consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement.

The Committee granted the provisional consent subject to several conditions, including requirements for servicing, stormwater management, and noise control.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a property into two separate parcels to construct two long semi-detached dwellings.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act, the Provincial Planning Statement, and submissions from the public and city departments.

Finding that a plan of subdivision was not necessary and that the proposal was consistent with provincial and municipal planning policies, the Committee granted the applications subject to conditions.

The applicants sought consent to sever a property into two separate parcels to obtain separate ownership for each half of a two-storey semi-detached dwelling under construction, along with a minor variance for a reduced lot width.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the applications met the statutory tests under the Planning Act, including the four-part test for minor variances and the criteria for consent to sever.

The applications were unopposed and supported by the City's Planning Report.

The Committee granted the consent and authorized the minor variance, subject to conditions.

The applicant sought minor variances to construct a third-storey addition over an existing two-storey mixed-use building, converting it into an eight-unit, low-rise apartment building.

The requested variances included reductions in setbacks, parking requirements, and window coverage.

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

The application was granted subject to conditions.

The applicant sought a minor variance to permit a reduced rear yard setback of 6.43 metres to construct a two-storey addition comprising four additional dwelling units.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the application met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting no objections from the public or city departments.

The application was granted.

The Applicant, Académie St-Laurent Academy Inc., applied for consent to sever a portion of its property at 50 Maple Lane to convey it to the abutting property owner at 200 Springfield Road for a lot line adjustment.

The severed land would be merged with the existing St. Brigid Elementary School property.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the application under the Planning Act and found it consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in the public interest.

The application was granted subject to conditions, including the provision of independent services, road widenings, and the consolidation of the severed land with the abutting property.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit reduced side and rear yard setbacks for the construction of a detached garage.

The application was unopposed and proceeded on the fast-track consent agenda.

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 three separate parcels to create separate ownership for townhouse dwellings currently under construction, and to establish an easement/right-of-way.

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

The applications were granted subject to conditions, including the provision of independent services, a grading and drainage plan, and a joint use and maintenance agreement.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit the construction of a three-storey addition at the rear of an existing mixed-use building, converting it into a six-unit residential building.

The requested variances included reductions to rear, interior side, and front yard setbacks, as well as relief from heritage overlay provisions regarding building height and projections.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting no compelling evidence of adverse impacts and that the proposal fits well within the neighbourhood.

The application was granted.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit reduced interior side yard setbacks for a two-storey rear addition to an existing detached dwelling.

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 applicant sought consent to sever a property to create a new lot for a proposed three-storey stacked dwelling, along with minor variances for reduced setbacks and landscape buffers.

The Committee of Adjustment granted the consent application, finding it consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act.

However, the Committee refused the minor variance application, concluding that the proposed development would not fit well in the neighbourhood and failed to maintain the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law.

The applicant sought consent to sever a property into two separate parcels to construct two semi-detached dwellings, each with two additional dwelling units.

The Committee of Adjustment found that a plan of subdivision was not necessary and that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The application was granted subject to conditions.

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

The application was unopposed and supported by city planning staff.

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

The application was granted subject to standard conditions regarding building code compliance, servicing, and joint use agreements.

The applicant sought consent to sever a property into two parcels to construct a three-storey, eight-unit apartment building while retaining the existing apartment building.

The applicant also sought minor variances for reduced setbacks, lot area, and landscaping requirements.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the consent applications satisfied the criteria under the Planning Act and that the requested variances met the four-part test.

The applications were granted subject to conditions.

The applicant sought consent to sever a property into two separate parcels to create separate ownership for each half of an existing semi-detached dwelling, along with an easement for access.

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 applications were granted subject to conditions.

The applicant sought a minor variance and permission to enlarge a legally non-conforming commercial use and reduce the interior side yard setback for a second-storey addition at the rear of an existing commercial building.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variance met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act and that the requested permission met the two-part test relating to desirability and impact.

The application was granted.

The applicants sought a minor variance to permit a rear yard projection of 1.88 metres for a second-floor balcony.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the proposal met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting it was desirable, minor, and maintained the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit a reduced rear yard setback and rear yard area for the construction of a two-storey addition containing a screened porch.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting no objections from the City or neighbours.

The application was granted.

The applicants sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a portion of their property for a lot line adjustment, conveying it to an abutting property owner.

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

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

The application was granted subject to conditions.