Fabian Poulin

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act for a lot line adjustment to transfer a portion of its property to the owner of the adjacent land.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Planning 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, including the consolidation of the severed lands with the abutting property.

The applicant sought consent to sever its property into two separate parcels to create a new lot for future development, while retaining the existing two-storey office 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 application was granted subject to conditions, including requirements for independent municipal services and a site servicing brief.

The applicant sought consent to sever a property into two parcels to construct two long semi-detached dwellings with additional units, and to establish access easements.

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

The applications were granted subject to conditions, including stormwater management, noise control, and tree protection.

The applicant sought consent for a lot line adjustment to transfer part of its property to an adjacent owner, along with the establishment of various easements for vehicular access and municipal services.

The Committee of Adjustment reviewed the application against the criteria in section 51(24) of the Planning Act and the Provincial Planning 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 standard conditions.

The applicant applied to the Ottawa Committee of Adjustment for minor variances to permit the construction of a sunroom at the rear of the existing house.

The requested variances involved a reduced rear yard setback and a reduced rear yard area.

Neighbours raised concerns regarding existing sheds, fences, and obstructed views, but the Committee noted these were outside its jurisdiction for this application.

The Committee 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 four minor variances to regularize an existing driveway and front yard parking condition for a property with an additional dwelling unit.

The requested variances included permitting front yard parking, increasing maximum driveway width, reducing parking space length, and increasing maximum driveway area.

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

The Committee granted the variances for front yard parking and reduced parking space length, finding them minor and desirable.

However, the Committee refused the variances for increased driveway width and area, concluding they would create an unacceptable adverse impact on the neighbourhood and did not maintain the general intent of the Zoning By-law.

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

The applicant also sought to establish an easement/right of way for access to parking.

The Committee considered the criteria under subsection 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 application was granted subject to conditions, including a requirement for a tree planting plan.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to subdivide a property into two parcels, creating one new lot for future development while retaining an existing four-storey medical building on the other lot.

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

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 servicing requirements and a road widening conveyance.

The applicants sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever their property into two separate parcels.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the application, which was unopposed, and found it consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement and the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The application was granted subject to conditions regarding servicing and registration.

The applicants sought consent to sever their property into two parcels to construct two semi-detached dwellings.

The Committee of Adjustment reviewed the applications under section 53 of the Planning Act.

Finding the proposal consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement and the criteria in section 51(24) of the Planning Act, the Committee granted the applications subject to conditions, including requirements for stormwater management, noise control, and servicing.

The applicant sought a minor variance under section 45 of the Planning Act to permit an increased Floor Space Index of 3.5 for the construction of a six-storey apartment building.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the statutory four-part test 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 unopposed and supported by the City's Planning Report.

The Committee granted the application and authorized the variance.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever an existing property into two separate parcels to create one new commercial parcel, retaining the existing three-storey building.

The Committee of Adjustment found that a plan of subdivision was not necessary and that the application was consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement and had regard for the criteria in subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The application was granted subject to conditions.

The applicants sought consent to sever their property at 6449 Prince of Wales Drive to create one new vacant lot for future residential development while retaining the existing dwelling.

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

Finding no concerns from city planning and that the proposal represented orderly development, the Committee granted the provisional consent subject to standard conditions regarding groundwater, drainage, and road widening.

The applicant sought consent to sever a property into 14 parcels for future residential development, including detached and townhouse dwellings.

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

Finding no objections and noting the City's support subject to conditions, the Committee granted the consent applications, requiring noise control measures and road widenings.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to enter into a long-term lease of more than 21 years for a property containing commercial buildings and a shared parking lot.

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

The application was consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement and had regard for matters of provincial interest and 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, converting an existing detached dwelling into a semi-detached dwelling and creating a vacant parcel for future residential development.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act and the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024.

Finding that a plan of subdivision was not necessary and that the proposal represented orderly development, the Committee granted the application subject to conditions.

The applicant sought a certificate of validation under section 57 of the Planning Act to correct a title error relating to an easement that contravened section 50.

The easement was registered before a part lot control exemption by-law was enacted.

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

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 sought minor variances to convert their duplex into a low-rise apartment building by adding two dwelling units.

The requested variances included reductions in lot width, lot area, interior side yard setbacks, and front façade window percentage.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the 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 applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a property into two parcels to accommodate an assisted living facility.

Due to a moratorium on road work, the parcels required shared municipal services, which was addressed through restrictive covenants and easements.

The Committee of Adjustment found the application consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement and section 51(24) of the Planning Act, and granted the provisional consent subject to conditions.

The applicants sought minor variances to permit front yard parking, reduce the required soft landscaping between a walkway and driveway, and reduce the parking space length.

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

Noting no objections from city staff or neighbours, and finding that the proposal respects the character of the neighbourhood and represents orderly development, the Committee concluded the variances were minor and desirable.

The application was granted.