Heather MacLean

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a 1.6-hectare portion of a property for future industrial use.

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

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

The application for provisional consent was granted subject to conditions, including a hydrogeological analysis and road widening conveyance.

The applicant sought a certificate of validation under section 57 of the Planning Act to correct a title error resulting from past transfers that contravened section 50 of the Act.

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

Noting no concerns from the City Planner or other agencies, the Committee found the application had adequate regard for the statutory criteria and was in the public interest.

The application for a certificate of validation was granted.

The applicant sought consent to sever its property into three separate parcels and establish easements, as well as a minor variance to permit an increased building height of 31 metres for a proposed nine-storey mixed-use building.

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

The applications were granted subject to conditions.

The applicants sought consent to sever their property into two parcels and minor variances to construct two two-storey detached dwellings with additional dwelling units.

The Committee of Adjustment granted the consent applications, finding they met the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The Committee granted the minor variance applications in part, authorizing variances for lot area, lot width, rooftop access setback, and rear yard area, but refusing the requested reductions to the rear yard setback, finding they did not maintain the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law.

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

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

Finding that a plan of subdivision was not necessary for the proper and orderly development of the municipality, the Committee granted the application subject to conditions, including requirements for a development envelope, hydrogeological reporting, and a mineral resource impact assessment.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a property to create one new lot for future residential development, retaining the existing farm dwelling and agricultural land.

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

The application was granted subject to conditions.

The applicant sought consent to sever a residential property into two lots to construct a new detached dwelling while retaining the existing dwelling.

The applicant also requested minor variances for reduced front and rear yard setbacks, reduced lot width, and garage entrance location.

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

The applications were granted subject to conditions, with one member dissenting on the minor variances.

The applicant requested a change to a condition of a provisional consent previously granted by the Committee of Adjustment.

The requested change modified the requirement for a registered Reference Plan to conform substantially to a newly filed draft Reference Plan.

The Committee found the requested change to be reasonable, necessary, and minor, and granted the application under subsection 53(23) of the Planning Act.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act for a lot line adjustment to convey a 14-square-metre landlocked portion of its property to an abutting property owner.

The application was unopposed and supported by city planning staff.

The Committee of Adjustment granted the application, finding that a plan of subdivision was not necessary and that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement and met the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act for a lot line adjustment to convey a 462.3 square metre portion of its property at 600 March Road to the abutting property owner at 570 March Road.

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

The Committee of Adjustment granted the application, finding it consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024, and satisfied the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The applicants sought a minor variance to permit existing accessory structures (a shed and a deck with an attached gazebo) to be located 22.5 metres from the normal high-water mark of the Ottawa River, whereas the Zoning By-law requires a 30-metre setback.

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 applicants sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a property into two parcels for future development and to establish easements for access and stormwater infrastructure maintenance.

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

The applications were granted subject to conditions regarding servicing plans and joint use and maintenance agreements.

The applicant sought consent to establish a servicing easement over a portion of its property along a proposed shared driveway, in favour of four newly created lots for long semi-detached dwellings.

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

The unopposed application was granted subject to conditions.

The applicant sought consent to sever a property into two separate parcels to construct semi-detached dwellings with additional units, and to establish vehicular and pedestrian 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 for consent and easements were granted subject to conditions.

The applicant sought a minor variance to permit a reduced rear yard setback of 5.97 metres, instead of the required 6.8 metres, to construct a one-storey addition containing an additional dwelling unit at the rear of an existing detached dwelling.

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 minor variances to permit a parking space in the front yard and between the front wall of the residential building and the street, to facilitate converting their carport into living space.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the variances met the four-part test under s. 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting no concerns from city staff and no evidence of adverse impacts on neighbouring properties.

The application was granted.

The applicant sought consent to sever a property into two separate parcels for the construction of a high-rise, mixed-use development on each parcel, along with an easement for shared driveway access.

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 applications for consent and the easement were granted subject to conditions.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit an increased building height and reduced lot area for the construction of a three-storey mixed-use building.

City staff raised concerns regarding the loss of trees and the lack of a walkway connecting the building to parking spaces, but the Committee noted these could be addressed through the site plan control process.

Finding that the proposal fit well within the area and met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, the Committee granted the application and authorized the variances.

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

The City raised initial concerns regarding watermain redundancy and public street frontage, which were addressed through conditions of provisional consent.

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

The application for consent was granted subject to conditions.

The applicant sought consent to create an easement for a shared driveway to facilitate the construction of a semi-detached dwelling.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the application under section 53 of the Planning Act.

Finding that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement and met the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act, the Committee granted the application subject to conditions, including tree planting and grading requirements.