M. Quesnel

The applicant appealed the City of Ottawa Committee of Adjustment's refusal of minor variances to permit a front-facing attached garage and a 3-metre wide driveway for a proposed three-storey detached dwelling.

The City did not participate in the hearing.

Relying on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found that the Streetscape Character Analysis did not accurately reflect the existing neighbourhood character, which already included front-facing garages and driveways.

The Tribunal allowed the appeal and authorized the variances, concluding they satisfied the four tests under section 45(1) of the Planning Act.

A second Case Management Conference was held regarding appeals by the applicant concerning the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on Zoning By-Law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications for a 22-storey residential building.

The Tribunal approved the draft Procedural Order and Issues List submitted by the parties.

A six-day video hearing was scheduled to commence on November 19, 2024, to hear the merits of the Zoning By-Law Amendment appeal.