Martin Vervoort

The applicant applied for consent to sever a rural property into three parcels: one for an existing dwelling, one for future development, and one vacant lot.

The application was unopposed and heard as part of the Committee's fast-track consent agenda.

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

The application was granted subject to conditions, including requirements for independent sewage systems and a hydrogeological analysis.

The applicants applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to enter into a long-term lease of more than 21 years for an existing telecommunications tower.

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

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

The application for consent was granted subject to conditions.

The applicants sought consent to sever their industrial property into two parcels to create an easement for access, while retaining the existing industrial building.

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

Finding no objections and noting the City Planning Report raised no concerns, the Committee granted the application subject to standard conditions regarding servicing and joint use agreements.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a 1.5-hectare parcel containing an existing dwelling from a 41-hectare agricultural property to create a lot for a surplus farm dwelling.

The City raised concerns regarding the lack of frontage on a public street for the retained lands.

The Committee of Adjustment granted the application, finding that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement and met the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act, subject to conditions including the registration of a notice on title regarding the unmaintained road allowance.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to enter into two long-term leases, each exceeding 21 years, for a commercial property containing a strip mall and free-standing buildings.

The City's Planning Report raised no concerns, and a condition requiring a Joint Use and Maintenance Agreement was removed at the hearing.

The Committee of Adjustment found the applications consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement and section 51(24) of the Planning Act, and granted the provisional consent subject to conditions.

The applicants applied for minor variances under section 45 of the Planning Act to construct a two-storey detached dwelling on a property in Ottawa.

The requested variances included permitting development within a floodplain overlay, reducing the setback from a watercourse, and increasing the maximum lot coverage.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the statutory four-part test and found 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 subject to the construction complying with the filed plans.

The applicant sought consent to sever a property into two separate parcels to create separate ownership for two existing dwellings, along with minor variances for reduced lot width, lot area, and interior side yard 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 section 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The Committee also found that the requested variances met the four-part test under section 45(1) of the Planning Act.

The consent and minor variance applications were granted subject to conditions.

The applicants sought minor variances to permit an increased building footprint and height for a proposed coach house.

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 fit well in the area and respected the character of the neighbourhood.

The application was granted.

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.

The application was unopposed and proceeded on the fast-track consent agenda.

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 application was granted subject to standard conditions regarding servicing, building code compliance, and parcel consolidation.

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

The application was unopposed and fast-tracked.

The Committee of Adjustment granted the applications, finding them consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement and the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act, subject to conditions including an environmental impact statement agreement and hydrogeological reporting.

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

The unopposed application was reviewed against the criteria in section 51(24) of the Planning Act and the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024.

The Committee of Adjustment found that a plan of subdivision was not necessary and that the proposal was consistent with provincial interests and the public interest.

The application was granted subject to standard conditions regarding well and sewage systems, parcel consolidation, and reference plan registration.

The applicants sought a minor variance to permit a reduced westerly side yard setback of 0.23 metres for an existing pergola, whereas the zoning by-law required 0.6 metres.

Neighbours raised concerns about privacy, sunlight, and drainage, but the City Planner confirmed the structure conformed to size and height requirements.

The Committee of Adjustment found the variance met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting no compelling evidence of unacceptable adverse impacts, and granted the application.

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

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, including proof of independent private sewage systems and the demolition or relocation of an accessory structure.

The applicants sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a property forming part of a golf course into two separate parcels.

The application was unopposed and the City's Planning Report raised no concerns, noting the severance was technical in nature to reestablish a previously existing lot line.

The Committee of Adjustment granted the application, finding it consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement and in compliance with the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The applicants applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever a property to create one new lot for a surplus farm dwelling.

The severed parcel would contain the existing dwelling, while the retained parcel would consist of vacant farmland.

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

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

The application for consent was granted subject to conditions.

The applicants sought minor variances to regularize an existing pool house in their rear yard, requesting relief from interior side yard setback, eave projection, and watercourse setback requirements.

The application was unopposed and supported by City Planning.

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 applicant sought consent to sever a rural property into two separate parcels.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the application under section 53 of the Planning Act and the criteria set out in subsection 51(24).

Finding that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement and that a plan of subdivision was not necessary for the proper and orderly development of the municipality, the Committee granted the application subject to conditions.

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

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

The application was granted subject to conditions, including the consolidation of the severed land with the abutting property.

The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment for minor variances to permit the construction of a detached garage at the rear of the property.

The requested variances included increased building height, wall height, and cumulative floor area for accessory buildings.

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

The Committee 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 sought consent for a lot line adjustment to convey a 300-square-metre landlocked portion of their property to an abutting property.

The application was unopposed and supported by the City Planner.

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 satisfied the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act.