Heather MacLean

The applicant sought consent to sever a property into two separate parcels to create one new lot for future development.

The retained land contains a U-Haul facility.

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 was granted subject to conditions.

The applicants sought consent to sever their property into two parcels for the construction of two detached dwellings, along with minor variances for reduced lot widths.

The applicants' agent objected to a proposed condition requiring a stormwater management brief, arguing it would necessitate redesigning the dwellings.

The Committee of Adjustment granted the consent and authorized the minor variances, finding they met the statutory tests under the Planning Act.

The majority of the Committee retained the stormwater management brief condition, finding it reasonable and necessary to address drainage issues in the community.

The applicant sought consent to sever a property into two separate parcels to construct a new detached dwelling and demolish the existing one.

The City raised concerns regarding tree retention and requested conditions for a grading and servicing plan.

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 applications for consent were granted, subject to conditions including tree planting and grading plans.

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

The Committee of Adjustment found that a plan of subdivision was not necessary and that the application was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and met the criteria under section 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 subdivide a residential property into three separate parcels for future development.

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

Finding that a plan of subdivision was not necessary and that the proposal represented orderly development, the Committee granted provisional consent subject to several conditions, including cash-in-lieu of parkland and servicing requirements.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to enter into two long-term leases, each for a period of more than 21 years, for portions of a commercial property containing a shopping mall and free-standing buildings.

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

The applications for provisional consent were granted subject to conditions.

The applicants sought a minor variance to permit zero parking spaces in the attached garage and to allow a front yard parking space in the existing driveway, in order to convert the garage and second-storey living space into an additional 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 no concerns from City Planning staff and no evidence of adverse impacts on neighbouring properties.

The application was granted as amended.

The applicants sought a minor variance to permit a reduced rear yard setback of 6.02 metres (instead of the required 7.5 metres) to construct a sunroom at the rear of their existing dwelling.

The application was unopposed, and the City's Planning Report raised no concerns.

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

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a property into two separate parcels, creating separate ownership for each half of an existing semi-detached dwelling.

The application was unopposed.

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 a tree planting plan and a joint use and maintenance agreement.

The applicant sought a minor variance to permit a reduced rear yard setback of 4.74 metres for a one-storey sunroom addition, whereas the zoning by-law required 8.38 metres.

The application was unopposed.

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 consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to subdivide a property into two parcels for future phased development and to grant an easement for servicing and access.

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 satisfied the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The application for provisional consent was granted subject to conditions.

The applicants sought consent to sever their property into two parcels to construct two detached dwellings with rear-yard coach houses, along with associated minor variances for lot width, lot area, coach house height, and setbacks.

Despite opposition from neighbours regarding scale, privacy, and environmental impacts, the Committee of Adjustment found the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and compatible with the neighbourhood.

The Committee granted the consent and authorized the minor variances, subject to conditions including infrastructure agreements and grading plans.

The applicants sought minor variances to permit the construction of a new attached garage and carport with a reduced front yard setback and an entrance closer to the front lot line than the principal dwelling entrance.

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 applied for minor variances to permit a reduced lot area for a proposed two-storey semi-detached dwelling with additional dwelling units.

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

Finding that the proposal respects the character of the neighbourhood, represents orderly development, and will not create any unacceptable adverse impact, the Committee concluded the variances were minor, desirable, and maintained the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act for a lot line adjustment to convey a 0.04 square metre portion of her property to the abutting property owners at 1 Second Avenue, and to expand an existing detached garage.

The application was part of a mutual land exchange to eliminate an existing eave encroachment.

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 conditions, including the requirement that the severed land merge with the abutting property.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit a reduced number of resident parking spaces and a garage entrance projection for a four-storey, 32-unit apartment building.

The Committee of Adjustment applied the four-part test under 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 a reduced lot width and lot area to construct a three-storey, low-rise apartment building with eight residential units.

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

Finding that the proposal fits well in the area, respects the character of the neighbourhood, and represents orderly development, the Committee concluded the variances were minor and desirable.

The application was granted.

The applicants sought minor variances to subdivide their property into two separate parcels for the construction of two detached dwellings, each containing an additional dwelling unit.

The requested variances were to permit reduced lot areas of 399.6 and 492.7 square metres, whereas the Zoning By-law requires a minimum of 555 square metres.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the applications met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting no objections from the public or city planning staff.

The applications were granted.

The applicants sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to enter into a long-term lease of more than 21 years for a portion of their property to construct a three-storey retirement home.

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

The application was unopposed and granted subject to conditions.

The applicant, Costco Wholesale Canada LTD, sought minor variances to permit an addition to an existing office building with reduced transparent glazing and no active customer entrances facing public streets.

The application was amended during the hearing to remove a variance for landscaped area.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the amended proposal met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, as it fit well in the area, respected the neighbourhood character, and represented orderly development without creating adverse impacts.

The application was granted as amended.