Julianne Wright

The applicant sought a minor variance under section 45 of the Planning Act to permit an increased building height of 29.5 metres for a light industrial building, whereas the zoning by-law permitted a maximum of 22 metres.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the application met the four-part test, noting no objections and no concerns raised in the City's Planning Report.

The Committee concluded 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 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 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 applicants applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever their property into two separate parcels to construct two detached dwellings, each containing an additional dwelling unit.

The application was unopposed.

The Committee found that a plan of subdivision was not necessary and that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and had regard for matters of provincial interest and the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The Committee granted provisional consent subject to several conditions, including the approval of concurrent minor variance applications.

The applicant sought consent to sever a property into two separate parcels to create one new lot for future development, and to establish easements for servicing access.

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

The application was granted subject to conditions, including cash-in-lieu of parkland, servicing plans, grading plans, and road widenings.

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

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

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 provisional consent was granted subject to standard conditions regarding the filing of a registered Reference Plan and electronic registration documents.

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 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 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 sought minor variances to permit a reduced setback for a detached garage and a reduced landscaped strip between a driveway and interior side lot line.

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 as amended.

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.

The applicants applied for minor variances to subdivide their property into two parcels, each to contain a new detached dwelling with two additional dwelling units.

The requested variances sought relief from the minimum lot area and lot width requirements.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the proposal fit well within the area and that the variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act.

The applications were granted.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit reduced total side yard setbacks for two proposed detached dwellings.

The Committee of Adjustment considered 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 applications as amended.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a commercial property into two parcels to create a new lot for future development, while retaining the existing medical office building and surface parking.

The application was unopposed and supported by City Planning.

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 Policy Statement and met the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act, subject to standard conditions including cash-in-lieu of parkland and servicing requirements.

The applicants sought a minor variance to permit reduced side yard setbacks for an addition to their existing garage.

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 an increased building height of 11.12 metres for an already-constructed semi-detached dwelling, whereas the zoning by-law permitted a maximum of 11 metres.

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 under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a commercial property into two parcels, creating one new vacant lot for future development while retaining the existing commercial building and parking.

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 application for consent was granted subject to conditions, including a road widening conveyance and cash-in-lieu of parkland.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit increased driveway widths for an existing dwelling and a proposed new dwelling on a subdivided lot.

The City's Planning Department raised concerns that the double driveways were not in keeping with the intent of the zoning designation.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the proposal fit well in the area and would not create any unacceptable adverse impact on neighbouring properties.

The majority of the Committee concluded that the requested variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act and granted the application, with one member dissenting.

The applicants sought minor variances to permit reduced lot width, lot area, and setbacks to construct two two-storey detached dwellings.

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

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

The applications were granted subject to the submission of a Stormwater Management Brief.

The applicants sought minor variances to permit reduced lot widths and areas for the construction of two detached dwellings.

The Committee of Adjustment considered 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 applications were granted subject to the submission of a Stormwater Management Brief.