Julianne Wright

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act for a lot line adjustment to convey a portion of their property to an abutting property.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the application alongside a related consent application for a mutual land exchange.

Finding the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and having adequate regard for the criteria in subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act, the Committee granted the provisional consent subject to several conditions, including grading, servicing, and tree protection requirements.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act for a lot line adjustment to convey a portion of its property to an abutting property as part of a mutual land exchange.

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 section 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The unopposed application was granted subject to conditions, including grading, servicing, and parcel consolidation requirements.

The applicants sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to subdivide their property into two separate parcels to create separate ownership for each half of an existing semi-detached dwelling.

The application was unopposed.

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 subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The consent was granted subject to standard conditions regarding grading, servicing, and common elements agreements.

The applicant, 2140 Baseline Ltd., applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to convey a portion of its property to an abutting property as a lot line adjustment.

The application was unopposed.

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

The Committee granted the provisional consent subject to several conditions, including grading and drainage plans, servicing plans, tree protection, and the legal consolidation of the severed land with the abutting property.

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

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

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 subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act, subject to standard conditions including noise attenuation and tree planting.

The applicants sought consent for a lot line adjustment to convey a landlocked portion of their property to an abutting property.

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 supported by the City Planner.

The Committee granted the provisional consent subject to conditions, including compliance with the Ontario Building Code and consolidation of the severed land with the abutting property.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit reduced setbacks and an increased building height for a proposed nine-storey mixed-use apartment building.

The Committee of Adjustment refused the application, finding that insufficient evidence was presented to demonstrate that the increased height was desirable for the appropriate development of the land or that the proposal maintained the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law regarding height transitions.

The applicant sought a minor variance under section 45 of the Planning Act to permit an already-built deck to project 4.6 metres into the rear yard, exceeding the maximum permitted projection of 2.0 metres.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the four-part statutory test 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 unopposed and supported by City planning staff.

The Committee granted the application.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit reduced lot widths and areas to construct two new two-storey detached dwellings, each containing three units.

The Committee of Adjustment applied the four-part test under s. 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 subject to conditions regarding stormwater management.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit reduced lot widths and areas to construct two new two-storey detached dwellings, each containing three dwelling units, on the subject property.

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 will not create any unacceptable adverse impact, the Committee concluded the variances were minor, desirable, and maintained the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The applications were granted subject to conditions regarding stormwater management.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a property into two parcels for financing purposes, with an existing retirement home remaining on one parcel.

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 granted subject to conditions regarding servicing, grading, and registration.

The applicants sought a minor variance to permit a front-facing garage for a new one-storey detached dwelling, which was not permitted under the Zoning By-law based on a Streetscape Character Analysis.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the application met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting that the existing dwelling already had an attached front-facing garage and there were no objections.

The application was granted.

The applicant applied for a minor variance to reduce the minimum front yard setback from 4.5 metres to 3.5 metres to enclose an existing porch.

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

Finding no objections and noting the proposal's compatibility with the neighbourhood, the Committee concluded the variance was minor, desirable, and maintained the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted.

The applicant sought minor variances to subdivide a property into two parcels, creating a new undersized lot for future residential development while retaining the existing dwelling.

The Committee of Adjustment refused the applications, finding that the applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence, such as development plans, to demonstrate that the variances were desirable for the appropriate development of the land or maintained 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 containing two existing retirement home buildings into two separate parcels, and to establish reciprocal easements for access and servicing.

The Committee of Adjustment found 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 application was granted subject to conditions, including requirements for servicing plans, grading and drainage plans, and a common element agreement.

The applicant sought to subdivide a property into four separate parcels to construct four townhouse dwellings, each with an additional dwelling unit.

The applicant requested minor variances for reduced lot area, reduced front yard setback, and to permit front balcony projections.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting that the proposal respected the character of the neighbourhood and provided gentle intensification.

The applications were granted.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a property into four separate parcels for residential development, including the construction of two new long semi-detached dwellings, and to grant associated easements.

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 Committee granted provisional consent subject to several conditions, including cash-in-lieu of parkland, tree planting, and noise attenuation measures.

The applicant sought consent to sever a property into two separate parcels to create one new lot for future residential development, while retaining the existing dwelling.

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

The Committee found that the proposal was not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement regarding efficient land use and intensification, and did not have adequate regard for the statutory criteria, including whether the proposal was premature or in the public interest.

The applications for consent were refused.

The applicants sought minor variances to subdivide their property and construct a two-storey semi-detached dwelling, requiring relief for reduced lot width, lot area, and interior side yard setbacks.

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

Finding that the proposal respected the character of the neighbourhood, represented orderly development, and would not create unacceptable adverse impacts, the Committee granted the applications.

The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever a property into two separate parcels to create one new lot for future development.

The retained parcel contains an existing medical building, while the severed parcel will be vacant.

The Committee found that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, had regard for matters of provincial interest, and met the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The application for consent was granted subject to conditions, including the provision of servicing plans, grading and drainage plans, and a road widening conveyance.