Fabian Poulin

The applicants applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever their property into two separate parcels to construct two detached dwellings, each containing an additional dwelling unit.

The application was unopposed.

The Committee found that a plan of subdivision was not necessary and that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and had regard for matters of provincial interest and the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The Committee granted provisional consent subject to several conditions, including the approval of concurrent minor variance applications.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit a reduced setback for a detached garage and a reduced landscaped strip between a driveway and interior side lot line.

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 as amended.

The applicants sought minor variances to subdivide their property into two separate parcels for the construction of two detached dwellings, each containing an additional dwelling unit.

The requested variances were to permit reduced lot areas of 399.6 and 492.7 square metres, whereas the Zoning By-law requires a minimum of 555 square metres.

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

The applications were granted.

The applicants sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to enter into a long-term lease of more than 21 years for a portion of their property to construct a three-storey retirement home.

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

The application was unopposed and granted subject to conditions.

The applicants applied for minor variances to subdivide their property into two parcels, each to contain a new detached dwelling with two additional dwelling units.

The requested variances sought relief from the minimum lot area and lot width requirements.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the proposal fit well within the area and that the variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act.

The applications were granted.

The applicants sought minor variances to permit reduced lot width, lot area, and setbacks to construct two two-storey detached dwellings.

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

Finding that the proposal fits well in the area, respects the neighbourhood's character, and represents orderly development, the Committee concluded the variances were minor and desirable.

The applications were granted subject to the submission of a Stormwater Management Brief.

The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever their property into two separate parcels to construct a new detached dwelling, while retaining the existing dwelling.

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

The Committee found the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, promoting efficient land use and intensification within built-up areas.

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

The application for consent was granted subject to conditions, including the approval of a concurrent minor variance application.

The applicant sought a minor variance to permit a reduced lot area of 912.7 square metres, whereas the Zoning By-law requires a minimum of 1,390 square metres, to bring an existing lot into compliance for future residential development.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the application met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting no concerns from City Planning and no compelling evidence of adverse impacts.

The application was granted subject to conditions regarding the amendment of the Plan of Subdivision and the lifting of a 30-centimetre reserve.

The applicants sought minor variances to permit reduced lot widths and areas for the construction of two detached dwellings.

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

Finding that the proposal fits well in the area, respects the character of the neighbourhood, and represents orderly development, the Committee concluded the variances were minor and desirable.

The applications were granted subject to the submission of a Stormwater Management Brief.

The applicants sought a minor variance to permit reduced side yard setbacks for an addition to their existing garage.

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 minor variances to permit increased driveway widths for an existing dwelling and a proposed new dwelling on a subdivided lot.

The City's Planning Department raised concerns that the double driveways were not in keeping with the intent of the zoning designation.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the proposal fit well in the area and would not create any unacceptable adverse impact on neighbouring properties.

The majority of the Committee concluded that the requested variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act and granted the application, with one member dissenting.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a commercial property into two parcels, creating one new vacant lot for future development while retaining the existing commercial building and parking.

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 for consent was granted subject to conditions, including a road widening conveyance and cash-in-lieu of parkland.

The applicant constructed a semi-detached dwelling that exceeded the maximum permitted building height by 0.12 metres and sought a minor variance to legalize the structure.

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

The Committee 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, subject to the relief being restricted to the life of the building.

The applicant sought a minor variance to permit an increased building height of 11.12 metres for an already-constructed semi-detached dwelling, whereas the zoning by-law permitted a maximum of 11 metres.

The Committee of Adjustment applied 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 applicant, Ashcroft Leasing Inc., applied for consent to sever a property into two separate parcels to create separate ownership for two existing townhouse dwellings.

The Committee of Adjustment found that 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 application was granted subject to conditions, including the provision of independent water and sanitary connections, a joint use and maintenance agreement, and a grading and drainage plan.

The applicant applied for minor variances to permit reduced front, corner side, and interior side yard setbacks for the construction of a semi-detached dwelling.

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

Finding that the proposed 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 applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever their property into two separate parcels for future development and to establish easements for vehicle and pedestrian access and stormwater servicing.

The Committee found that a plan of subdivision was not necessary for the proper and orderly development of the municipality.

The Committee granted the provisional consent subject to conditions, finding the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and having adequate regard for the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit reduced driveway widths, increased eaves and stair riser projections, and individual and shared driveways on the same lot for the construction of two back-to-back townhouse buildings.

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 applications were granted.

The applicant applied for consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a property into two parcels and establish easements for the future construction of two townhouse buildings.

The Committee of Adjustment determined that a plan of subdivision was not necessary for the proper and orderly development of the municipality.

The Committee found the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in compliance with 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 and the provision of independent municipal services.

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

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

The consent was granted subject to several conditions, including the payment of cash-in-lieu of parkland, the execution of a development agreement for tree protection, and the establishment of a joint use and maintenance agreement for common elements.