Gary Duncan

The applicant sought a minor variance to permit a reduced interior side yard setback of 0 metres for a new canopy over an existing fueling station, whereas the Zoning By-law requires 4.5 metres.

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

The variance was deemed minor, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted.

The applicants sought a minor variance under section 45 of the Planning Act to permit an increased lot coverage of 26% for the construction of a detached dwelling, where the Zoning By-law permits a maximum of 15%.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variance met the four-part test under the Planning Act, noting that the proposal fits well in the area, respects the character of the neighbourhood, and represents orderly development.

The application was granted subject to the construction being in accordance with the filed plans.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act for a lot line adjustment and to sever land to create a new lot for a surplus farm dwelling.

The Committee of Adjustment found the applications consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in conformity with the Official Plan.

The applications were granted subject to conditions, including parcel consolidation and zoning by-law amendments.

The applicants sought minor variances to permit the construction of a two-storey garage with a loft, requiring relief for increased cumulative floor area and height.

The application was unopposed.

The Committee of Adjustment applied the four-part test under subsection 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.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a portion of land and for a grant of easement/right-of-way to create a new lot for a surplus farm dwelling.

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

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 provisional consent was granted subject to several conditions, including obtaining a Zoning By-law Amendment to prohibit residential development on the retained lands.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a property into two separate parcels to create a new lot for future development.

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

The application was granted subject to conditions, including requirements for groundwater and geotechnical agreements, and a septic impact assessment.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit an increased building height and area for a two-storey coach house.

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 without opposition.