Jay Baltz

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 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 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 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 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 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 applicants sought permission under s. 45(2) of the Planning Act to expand a legally non-conforming use in a DR zone to construct a two-storey addition containing a garage and a secondary dwelling unit.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the proposal met the two-part test for desirability and impact, noting no objections from city staff, conservation authorities, or neighbours.

The application was granted subject to compliance with the filed plans.

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 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 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.

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 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 applicants sought minor variances to permit a reduced rear yard setback and rear yard area to construct a new two-storey addition on the east side of their existing dwelling.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the application under the four-part test of 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 without unacceptable adverse impacts, the Committee concluded the variances were minor and desirable.

The application was granted.

The applicants sought a minor variance to permit a reduced rear yard setback of 6.25 metres, instead of the required 7.5 metres, to construct a sunroom addition.

The application was unopposed and supported by city planning staff.

The Committee of Adjustment granted the application, finding that the 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 applicant sought consent to sever a property into two separate parcels for future residential development, requiring the demolition of 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 applications were granted, and provisional consent was given subject to conditions including stormwater management, noise control, and road widening.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a property into two parcels for the construction of two semi-detached dwellings and to establish reciprocal easements for shared driveway access.

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 Policy Statement, had regard for matters of provincial interest, and met the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The applications were granted subject to conditions, including the provision of a joint use and maintenance agreement and a revised tree information report.

The applicants sought minor variances to permit the construction of a two-storey coach house at the rear of their existing dwelling.

The requested variances included an increased interior side yard setback, increased driveway width, and increased building height.

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 public or city planning staff.

The application was granted.

The applicants sought consent to sever their property into two parcels to create one new parcel for future residential development, retaining the existing dwelling.

The City requested conditions, including a notice on title warning of environmental noise from a nearby abandoned railway line, and the removal or relocation of accessory structures near the proposed lot line.

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 conditions, including the requested noise warning and accessory structure requirements.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit the construction of a three-storey, eight-unit apartment building, requiring reductions in lot area, front yard setback, and rear yard setback.

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

Finding no objections and noting the proposal's compatibility with the surrounding area, the Committee concluded the variances were minor, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and maintained the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted.

The applicants sought a minor variance to permit a reduced rear yard setback of 5.8 metres, instead of the required 7.5 metres, to construct a sunroom addition at the rear of their dwelling.

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 neighbours.

The application was granted.