Gary Duncan

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act for a lot line adjustment to convey a 0.40-hectare portion of its property to an abutting property owner.

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

The unopposed application was granted subject to conditions, including parcel consolidation, compliance with the Ontario Building Code, and removal of unauthorized private approaches.

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

The City's Planning Report raised no concerns.

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

The application was granted subject to standard conditions regarding well and sewage systems, noise warnings, and parcel consolidation.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit the construction of a two-storey detached dwelling and a storage shed on a waterfront property, requiring reduced setbacks from the Rideau River and permission to develop within a Floodplain Overlay.

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 applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a property into three separate parcels for future residential development.

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

The Committee granted the applications, subject to various conditions including cash-in-lieu of parkland, geotechnical studies, and road widening conveyances.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit the construction of a one-storey detached dwelling, deck, septic system, and lap pool closer to the normal high-water mark of the Rideau River than the 30 metres required by the Zoning By-law.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variances 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.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit a reduced lot width, reduced lot area, and reduced parking rate to construct a second-storey residential addition above an existing ground-floor commercial use.

The application was unopposed.

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 applicant sought consent to sever land, a lot line adjustment, and minor variances to permit reduced lot widths for an existing church and cemetery.

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

The applications were granted subject to conditions.

The applicant sought consent to sever a property into two separate parcels for future residential development, along with minor variances for reduced lot widths.

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 the Planning Act.

The consent and minor variance applications were granted subject to conditions.

The applicants sought a minor variance to permit an increased building footprint for a coach house of 56.64% of the principal dwelling, whereas the Zoning By-law permits a maximum of 40%.

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

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 a reduced lot width and area to regularize an existing undersized residential lot, following a proposed lot line adjustment.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested 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 and the variances were authorized.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act for a lot line adjustment and grant of easement/right of way to convey a portion of their property to an abutting owner.

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

The application was granted subject to conditions, including servicing plans and joint use agreements.

The applicants sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a 0.16-hectare portion of their rural property for a lot line adjustment, merging it with an abutting property.

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

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 standard conditions regarding parcel consolidation and road widenings.

The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever a 4.04-hectare portion of their property to convey it to an abutting property owner as a lot line adjustment.

The retained parcel would contain the existing dwelling.

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

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

The application was granted subject to conditions, including the consolidation of the severed land with the abutting property.

The applicants sought a minor variance to permit a reduced lot width of 15.76 metres (whereas 20 metres is required) to construct a single detached dwelling.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the application met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting no compelling evidence of unacceptable adverse impacts on neighbouring properties.

The application was granted and the variance authorized.

The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment for a minor variance and permission to expand a legally non-conforming assembly hall use.

The applicant sought to construct an addition to the existing building and requested a variance to permit 188 parking spaces instead of the required 305 spaces.

The Committee applied the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act and the two-part test under subsection 45(2).

The majority of the Committee found that the variance was minor, desirable, and maintained the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, and that the extension of the non-conforming use was desirable and would not create unacceptable adverse impacts.

The application was granted.

The applicants sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to subdivide their property into two separate parcels for future development, 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 the provision of a grading and drainage plan and the conveyance of a road widening.

The applicant applied for minor variances to permit the construction of a one-storey detached dwelling with a detached garage.

The requested variances included reduced setbacks from the normal high-water mark of the Ottawa River, a reduced front yard setback, and a lot development abutting an improved public street for 0.0 metres.

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 the City Planner or conservation authority.

The application was granted.

The applicant sought a minor variance to reduce the interior side yard setback to 3.0 metres to permit the construction of a planned unit development consisting of seven stacked townhouse buildings.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the application 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 will not create any unacceptable adverse impact on abutting properties.

The application was granted.

The applicants sought consent to sever a property into three separate parcels for residential purposes, along with minor variances for reduced separation distance to an existing livestock facility and reduced lot width for agricultural use.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the applications met the criteria under the Planning Act, including the four-part test for minor variances.

The consent and minor variance applications were granted subject to conditions, including requirements for well and septic systems, noise control, and road widening.

The applicant applied for minor variances to permit a reduced parking rate and zero vehicle loading spaces for a proposed Place of Worship.

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

The majority of the Committee 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, with one member dissenting.