Gary Duncan

The applicants applied for consent under section 53 of the Planning Act for a lot line adjustment to convey a portion of their property to the abutting property owners.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the application and the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act.

Finding that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and had adequate regard for matters of provincial interest, the Committee granted the provisional consent subject to several conditions, including a road widening conveyance and parcel consolidation.

The applicants sought minor variances to permit an increased cumulative floor area and reduced front and side lot line setbacks for a new detached garage.

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 applicants sought a minor variance under section 45 of the Planning Act to permit a deck to project 3.927 metres into the required rear yard, exceeding the maximum permitted projection of 2 metres.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the application met the statutory four-part test, noting no objections from the City or neighbours.

The variance was authorized as it was deemed 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 applicant sought a minor variance to permit a driveway for a townhouse unit to occupy 60 percent of the front yard, exceeding the 50 percent maximum permitted by the Zoning By-law.

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 sought consent to sever their property into two separate parcels to create one new lot for future residential development and to convey a portion to an abutting property.

The City Planner had no concerns with the applications.

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 applications for consent were granted subject to several conditions, including requirements for private sewage systems, noise attenuation, and hydrogeological assessments.

The applicants sought a minor variance under section 45 of the Planning Act to construct a new one-storey accessory workshop building, requiring an aggregate area for all accessory buildings of 67 square metres, exceeding the permitted 55 square metres.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the application met the four-part statutory test, noting no concerns from the City Planner and no adverse impacts on neighbouring properties.

The variance was authorized subject to the location and size being in accordance with the filed plans.

The applicants sought a minor variance under section 45 of the Planning Act to construct a detached garage, requiring an increased cumulative floor area of 81 square metres for accessory structures, whereas the Zoning By-law permitted a maximum of 55 square metres.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variance met the four-part statutory test, noting that the proposed structure was less than 50% of the primary dwelling's footprint and would not cause unacceptable adverse impacts on neighbouring properties.

The application was granted.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act for a lot line adjustment to convey a 2300 square metre portion of their property to the abutting property owners.

The application was unopposed and supported by city planning staff.

The Committee of Adjustment granted the application, finding it consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in compliance with the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act, subject to standard conditions including a road widening conveyance and parcel consolidation.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit an addition to an existing dwelling, requesting relief from gross floor area limits and watercourse setback requirements.

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

The Committee of Adjustment found that the variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting the addition would not reduce the existing setback and included flood mitigation measures.

The application was granted.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit reduced setbacks and frontage on a private street to facilitate the subdivision of a property into two separate parcels.

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.

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

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

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

The application for consent was granted, subject to conditions including cash-in-lieu of parkland and groundwater quality/quantity reporting.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to subdivide a property into two separate parcels, creating one new lot for an existing building.

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

The Committee of Adjustment granted the provisional consent, finding 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, subject to several conditions including the approval of a concurrent minor variance application.

The applicants sought a minor variance to permit a reduced minimum distance separation of 134 metres from an existing livestock facility to a proposed lot line, whereas the Zoning By-law required 185 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 maintained the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted.

The applicants sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever their property to create one new lot, with the retained land remaining as farmland.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the application, an Environmental Impact Statement, and the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act.

Finding the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in the public interest, the Committee granted the application subject to several conditions, including cash-in-lieu of parkland, road widening, and well water adequacy reports.

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 applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever their property into three separate parcels to create two new lots for future residential development.

The City's Planning Report raised no concerns subject to certain conditions, which were amended at the hearing with the agreement of the applicant's agent and the City.

The Committee found that the proposed severances were 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 applications for consent were granted subject to conditions, including requirements for private sewage systems, groundwater quality, and a noise warning clause.

The applicants sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever their property into two parcels, creating one new vacant lot while retaining the remainder as farmland.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the application, which was unopposed and supported by an Environmental Impact Statement.

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

The application for consent was granted subject to several conditions, including cash-in-lieu of parkland, road widening conveyances, and groundwater adequacy reporting.

The applicants sought a minor variance to increase the maximum permitted lot coverage from 15% to 26% to construct a new detached dwelling.

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

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 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 applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to subdivide their agricultural property to create one new lot for a surplus farm dwelling, with the retained land continuing to be used for agricultural purposes.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the application, the City's planning report, and the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act.

Finding the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in the public interest, the Committee granted the provisional consent subject to several conditions, including a 13-metre road widening.