Heather MacLean

The applicants sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to create an easement for a shared driveway to support a proposed semi-detached dwelling.

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

Finding that the proposal was consistent with provincial policies and that a plan of subdivision was not necessary, the Committee granted the application 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.

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

Finding no compelling evidence of unacceptable adverse impacts and noting the City's Planning Report raised no concerns, the Committee concluded 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 applications were granted.

The applicant sought consent to sever a property into two parcels and establish access easements for the construction of two semi-detached dwellings, along with minor variances for reduced setbacks.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, had 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, including tree protection and municipal servicing requirements.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit an increased cumulative total gross floor area and reduced parking space rates for specified light industrial uses.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting no objections from the City Planning Report or the public.

The application was granted.

The applicant sought consent to establish easements and rights-of-way for a shared driveway, and minor variances for reduced lot area and width to construct two detached dwellings, each with two additional dwelling units.

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

The applications were granted subject to conditions, including requirements for stormwater management and tree protection.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a commercial property into two separate parcels, each containing an existing commercial building.

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 application was granted as amended, subject to conditions including proof of independent services for both parcels.

The applicant, 1384341 Ontario Ltd., applied for minor variances to permit a reduced total interior side yard setback and an increased projection for a covered porch for a proposed one-storey detached dwelling.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the application 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 parking space rate and an increased driveway width for a proposed development of four buildings, including warehouse and light industrial uses.

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

The requested variances were authorized.

The applicants sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act for a lot line adjustment to convey a portion of their property containing an existing well to the abutting property owner.

The City requested a condition requiring evidence of independent services.

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

The Committee declined to impose the condition regarding independent services, noting that the survey verified the location of the services which would be consolidated on the recipient parcel.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit an increased height and lot coverage for a proposed accessory structure in a rural residential zone.

Neighbours opposed the application, raising concerns about the structure's size, height, and visual impact on the streetscape.

The Committee of Adjustment refused the application, finding that the requested variances did not maintain the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law and were not minor due to their unacceptable adverse impact on the surrounding area.

The applicant sought consent for lot line adjustments to convey portions of its property to an abutting property owner.

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

Finding no concerns from City planning staff and that the proposal represented orderly development, the Committee granted the applications subject to conditions including a reserve conveyance and a groundwater notice agreement.

The applicants sought consent to sever a 0.8-hectare parcel of land containing an existing dwelling from a 48-hectare vacant retained parcel.

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 unopposed application was granted subject to standard conditions regarding well and septic systems, geotechnical studies, and noise control.

The applicant applied for consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to subdivide its property into four separate parcels, creating three new parcels for future development while retaining the existing dwelling on the retained land.

The Committee of Adjustment found that a plan of subdivision was not necessary for the proper and orderly development of the municipality.

The Committee was satisfied that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024, and had adequate regard for the criteria specified under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The applications were granted subject to conditions.

The applicant sought consent to sever a property into two parcels and minor variances for reduced lot areas to construct two detached dwellings, each with two additional dwelling units.

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.

The applicants sought minor variances under section 45 of the Planning Act to construct a new two-storey detached dwelling, requiring relief for building height, driveway width, and driveway access location.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variances met the four-part test under 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 consent to sever their rural property into three separate parcels for future residential development.

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

Finding that a plan of subdivision was not necessary and that the proposal had adequate regard for provincial interests, the Committee granted the applications subject to several conditions, including geotechnical and environmental studies.

The applicants sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act for a lot line adjustment to convey a 4.92-hectare vacant parcel to an abutting property owner, retaining a 0.81-hectare parcel with an existing dwelling.

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

The application was granted subject to conditions, with the Committee noting that a condition requiring notice on title regarding groundwater was unnecessary as no new lot was being created.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act for a lot line adjustment to convey a 4.31-hectare portion of vacant land to an abutting property owner.

The City's Planning Report raised no concerns, and a requested condition regarding separate services was removed at the hearing.

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

The application was granted subject to conditions.

The applicant sought consent to sever a property into two parcels to construct two new detached dwellings, along with minor variances for reduced lot width and garage setback.

The Committee of Adjustment found the proposal consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement and the criteria under the Planning Act.

The applications were unopposed and granted subject to standard conditions.