Fabian Poulin

The applicant, Greenbelt Baptist Church, applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever its property to create one new lot for future development, and to establish an easement/right-of-way and a joint-use and maintenance agreement.

The applicant objected to a proposed condition requiring evidence that the severed and retained parcels could accommodate independent services, arguing it was onerous since the eventual use was unknown.

The Committee found the condition necessary and reasonable.

The Committee was satisfied that the application met the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act and was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement.

The applications for consent were granted subject to conditions.

The applicant sought consent to sever its property into two parcels to construct a new school, with the retained lands to be merged with an abutting parcel.

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 consent was granted subject to conditions, including the demolition of the existing dwelling and the merging of the retained lands.

The applicant sought minor variances to subdivide a property into two parcels for the construction of a semi-detached dwelling, requiring reductions in minimum lot area, front yard setback, and rear yard setback.

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 represents orderly development without creating unacceptable adverse impacts.

The applications were granted.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit an increased building height and reduced ground floor glazing for a proposed three-storey low-rise apartment building.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act.

The proposal was deemed desirable for the appropriate development of the land, maintained the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, and was considered minor with no unacceptable adverse impacts on the neighbourhood.

The application was granted.

The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever a property into two separate parcels to construct a semi-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 several conditions, including the approval of concurrent minor variance applications and the execution of a joint use and maintenance agreement.

The applicant sought a minor variance to reduce the required parking space rate for a proposed mixed-use development from 1.2 to 1.04 spaces per 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 that the reduction in parking spaces supports Official Plan policies encouraging a shift away from automobile-centred development.

The application was granted.

The applicant, 2473493 Ontario Inc., applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever a property into two separate parcels to create a new lot for a proposed three-storey low-rise apartment building, while retaining three existing apartment buildings on the other parcel.

The application included the creation of easements for vehicular and pedestrian access.

The Committee 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 Committee granted the provisional consent subject to several conditions, including cash-in-lieu of parkland, servicing plans, grading and drainage plans, and road widening conveyances.

The applicant sought a minor variance to permit a reduced parking rate of 0.96 spaces per unit for a proposed mid-rise apartment dwelling within a mixed-use development, whereas the zoning by-law required 1.2 spaces per unit.

The Committee of Adjustment applied the four-part test under section 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 both the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law, the Committee granted the application.

The applicants sought a minor variance to permit a reduced rear yard setback of 4 metres, whereas the Zoning By-law requires a minimum of 7.5 metres, to construct a sunroom at the rear of the existing dwelling.

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

Finding no objections and noting the proposal fits well within the area 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 applicant applied for a minor variance to permit an increased building height of 11.89 metres for a proposed three-storey, ten-unit apartment building, where the maximum permitted height is 11.0 metres.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the application 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 applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever her property into two separate parcels to create one new lot for future residential development, while retaining the existing dwelling.

The application was unopposed.

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

The application was granted subject to several conditions, including cash-in-lieu of parkland, tree protection, and servicing requirements.

The applicant sought consent under Section 53 of the Planning Act to sever an existing 8-unit townhouse building into 8 separate parcels with shared access and parking, and to establish reciprocal easements and rights-of-way.

The Committee of Adjustment found the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in the public interest, granting the applications subject to conditions including a joint use and maintenance agreement.

The applicant sought minor variances to subdivide an existing 8-unit townhouse building into 8 separate parcels with shared access and parking.

The requested variances involved reduced lot areas and lot widths for each proposed townhouse dwelling.

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

The applications were granted.

The applicant applied for consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to enter into a long-term lease in excess of 21 years for a portion of its property to expand an existing commercial building.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act and found that a plan of subdivision was not necessary for the proper and orderly development of the municipality.

The Committee determined that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and had adequate regard for matters of provincial interest.

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

The applicant sought minor variances to permit a reduced lot area, lot width, and interior side yard setback to subdivide their property and construct a new two-storey detached dwelling.

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

The application was granted.

The applicant sought consent to sever their property into two separate parcels to create one new lot for residential development, while retaining the existing dwelling.

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 obtaining minor variance approval and providing necessary servicing and grading plans.

The applicant applied for minor variances to permit a reduced front yard setback and a reduced number of parking spaces for the construction of a new 6-storey, 115-room hotel and restaurant.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the application under the four-part test of 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 minor variances to permit an increased building height and aggregate floor area for a new detached garage.

The City's Planning Report recommended refusal, noting the accessory building would become the predominant feature on the lot and the discrepancy between the principal and proposed accessory structure was not minor.

The Committee of Adjustment refused the application, finding the requested variances were not desirable for the appropriate development of the land and were not minor, as they would create an unacceptable adverse impact on the neighbourhood.

The applicants sought minor variances to permit a reduced rear yard setback and rear yard area to construct a sunroom addition at the rear of their existing dwelling.

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 neighbourhood, maintained the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, and was minor in nature with no adverse impacts, the Committee granted the application.

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 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 was granted subject to conditions, including independent servicing, a joint use and maintenance agreement, and fire separation verification.