Martin Vervoort

The owners applied for consent under Section 53 of the Planning Act for lot line adjustments to convey portions of their property to two abutting properties.

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 the applications subject to conditions, including a revised condition for a road widening if required.

The applicants applied to the Committee of Adjustment for minor variances to permit the construction of a detached garage with an increased cumulative floor area and building height.

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

Finding that the proposed garage fits well within the area and respects the character of the neighbourhood without creating unacceptable adverse impacts, the Committee concluded 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 application was granted.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a property to create a new lot for future commercial/industrial use.

The proposed lot was undersized for a Rural Countryside severance but located within the Carp Airport Special Policy Area, which permits smaller lots if serviced by a private well and septic system.

The Committee of Adjustment found the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and granted the application subject to conditions, including requirements for a grading and drainage plan, road widening, and a hydrogeological report.

The applicant sought a minor variance to permit a reduced front yard setback of 4 metres (instead of the required 6 metres) to construct an enclosed vestibule at the front of the existing dwelling.

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 on abutting properties, the Committee granted the application.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a property into two parcels to create a new lot for a proposed gas bar, car wash, and convenience store.

The Committee of Adjustment found that a plan of subdivision was not necessary and that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and section 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The application was granted subject to conditions, including the payment of cash-in-lieu of parkland and the registration of a reference plan.

The applicant, 1727898 Ontario Inc., applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever a property into two separate parcels for future residential development.

The existing dwelling and detached garage are to be demolished.

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

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

The Committee granted provisional consent subject to several conditions, including the approval of concurrent minor variance applications and the provision of independent municipal services for both parcels.

The applicant, 1727898 Ontario Inc., applied for minor variances to permit a reduced lot width of 16.74 meters (where 20 meters is required) to subdivide its property into two separate parcels for future residential development.

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

Finding no objections 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 under section 53 of the Planning Act for a lot line adjustment to convey a 0.32-hectare landlocked parcel containing an accessory building to an abutting property.

The City requested an adjournment to clarify access and the accessory structure's size, but the Committee proceeded with the hearing.

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

Provisional consent was granted subject to conditions, including a private approach permit and a road widening condition limited to the Third Line Road frontage.

The applicant sought a minor variance to increase the maximum permitted lot coverage from 15% to 19.75% to construct a rear addition to an existing dwelling.

The City raised concerns regarding the lack of undeveloped area for a potential septic system replacement.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the variance met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting that the existing shed would be demolished and a new septic system accommodated on site.

The application was granted.

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

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

The applications were granted subject to conditions, including cash-in-lieu of parkland, road widening conveyance, and groundwater/septic impact assessments.

The applicants sought a minor variance to reduce the required setback from a normal highwater mark from 30 metres to 25.37 metres to construct a new dwelling and detached garage.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the proposal met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting that the new dwelling would improve upon the existing setback and that there were no unacceptable adverse impacts on neighbouring properties.

The application was granted.

The applicants sought minor variances to permit an addition to their dwelling located within the floodplain of the Rideau River.

The variances requested relief from the 30-metre watercourse setback and the 20-square-metre limit for additions in a floodplain overlay.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting that the proposal improved upon the existing setback and fit well within the neighbourhood.

The application was granted subject to site plan conditions.

The applicants sought consent to sever their rural property into three separate parcels to create two new lots for future residential development.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the revised proposal, which increased the frontage and area of the proposed lots to address the City's concerns.

Finding that the application was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and met the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act, the Committee granted the provisional consent subject to several conditions, including the conveyance of a road widening and the provision of a well water adequacy report.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a property to create a new lot for a surplus farm dwelling.

The retained parcel would continue to be used for agricultural purposes.

The City's Planning Services had no concerns, provided that two accessory buildings on the retained parcel were used in conformity with the Zoning By-law.

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

The application for consent was granted subject to conditions, including a zoning by-law amendment to prohibit residential development on the retained lands.

The applicants applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever their rural property into three separate parcels to create two new lots for future residential development.

The applications were unopposed.

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

The Committee granted the provisional consent subject to several conditions, including cash-in-lieu of parkland, road widening conveyance, and a report demonstrating the adequacy of the aquifer to support the development.

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

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

The applications were granted subject to conditions, including the provision of a groundwater adequacy report and the conveyance of a road widening.

The applicants sought to subdivide their property to create two new lots for future residential development.

They applied for a minor variance to permit a reduced separation distance of 151 metres from an existing livestock facility to a proposed building envelope, whereas the Zoning By-law required 182 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 applicants sought consent to sever their rural property to create a new lot for residential development, retaining a vacant parcel.

The South Nation Conservation Authority and the City of Ottawa requested conditions of approval, including a plan confirming the location of the septic system.

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

The application was granted subject to conditions regarding parkland dedication, groundwater and soil notices, road widening, and septic system compliance.

The applicants sought consent to sever their property to create one new lot for residential development.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the application under the Planning Act, noting no concerns from the City Planner or other agencies.

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

The application was granted subject to several conditions, including cash-in-lieu of parkland, environmental mitigation measures, and groundwater/sewage system requirements.

The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever their property into three separate parcels to create two new lots for future residential development.

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

Finding that a plan of subdivision was not necessary and that the proposal was consistent with provincial and municipal planning policies, the Committee granted the provisional consent subject to several conditions, including a noise attenuation study and groundwater adequacy reports.