Sharon Lécuyer

The applicant applied for a minor variance to permit a reduced lot width of 9.17 metres, whereas the zoning by-law requires a minimum of 10 metres, to construct a three-storey low-rise apartment building.

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 represents orderly development without unacceptable adverse impacts, 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 permit an additional front yard parking space, an increased driveway width, and reduced soft landscaping for an existing six-unit apartment building.

The Committee of Adjustment refused the application, finding that the proposal did not meet the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act.

The Committee concluded that the variances were not minor, not desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and did not maintain the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, as the proposal prioritized parking over the pedestrian environment and soft landscaping.

The applicant sought consent for an easement for a shared driveway and a minor variance to permit a 10-unit low-rise apartment building where the zoning by-law permitted a maximum of 8 units.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the consent application satisfied the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act and that the minor variance met the four-part test under section 45(1).

Both applications were granted subject to conditions.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit a reduced rear yard setback and an increased building height to construct a three-storey, eight-unit apartment building.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting no objections from the City or neighbours.

The application was granted, subject to the proposed construction complying with the filed plans.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to establish an easement for a shared driveway over parts of its property in favour of an adjacent property.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024, had adequate regard for matters of provincial interest, and satisfied the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The application was granted subject to conditions, including the filing of a registered Reference Plan.

The applicant applied for a minor variance to permit 10 dwelling units in a low-rise apartment building, whereas the zoning by-law permitted a maximum of 8 units.

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

Finding that the proposal fit well in the area, maintained the intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, and would not create unacceptable adverse impacts, the Committee granted the application.

The applicants applied for a minor variance under section 45 of the Planning Act to permit a maximum building height of 9.76 metres for a new two-storey detached dwelling, whereas the Zoning By-law permits 8.0 metres.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variance met the statutory four-part test, noting that the proposal fits well in the area and respects the character of the neighbourhood.

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

The Committee granted the application, subject to the construction complying with the filed plans.

The applicant sought a minor variance to permit a reduced front yard setback of 0 metres above the first storey for a proposed three-storey institutional building.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variance met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting that the proposal fit well in the area, respected the character of the neighbourhood, and would not create any unacceptable adverse impact on abutting properties.

The application was granted.

The applicant sought consent to sever a property into two parcels and establish easements for vehicular and pedestrian traffic, along with minor variances for reduced lot width and area, to permit the construction of two long semi-detached dwellings.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the proposed severance was consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement 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, 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 applications were granted subject to conditions.

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

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

The Committee of Adjustment 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 was granted subject to conditions.

The applicants sought consent to sever a property into two parcels to construct two semi-detached dwellings, along with minor variances for increased building height and reduced lot width.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the consent applications satisfied the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act and that the minor variances met the four-part test under section 45(1).

The applications were granted subject to conditions, including requirements for stormwater management, noise control, and tree protection.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit the construction of a three-story, 8-unit, low-rise apartment building.

The requested variances included a reduced lot area, reduced front yard setback, and reduced corner side yard setbacks.

The Committee of Adjustment applied the four-part test under s. 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 application was granted as amended.

The applicant sought a minor variance to expand an existing front porch by adding a deck above the driveway, projecting 2.3 metres into the required front yard where the maximum permitted is 2 metres.

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

Finding no unacceptable adverse impacts on neighbouring properties and noting the City's lack of concerns, 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 as amended.

The applicant sought a minor variance to permit a reduced lot width of 10.06 metres, whereas the zoning by-law required 12.0 metres, to facilitate the construction of a three-storey, eight-unit low-rise apartment building.

The Committee of Adjustment evaluated the application against 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 both the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law, the Committee granted the application.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit an increased building height of 38.3 metres and an enclosed rooftop space for a 12-storey residential building under construction.

The application was amended at the hearing to remove a third variance.

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 fits well in the area, respects the character of the neighbourhood, and represents orderly development compatible with the surrounding area.

The application was granted as amended.

The applicants sought consent to sever their property into two parcels to create separate ownership for the front and back units of an existing long semi-detached dwelling, along with an easement for a shared driveway.

They also requested a minor variance to permit a reduced lot width for the pole portion of the resulting flag lot.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the consent application satisfied the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act and that the minor variance met the four-part test under section 45(1).

Both applications were granted subject to conditions.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a property into two separate parcels to establish separate ownership for each half of a semi-detached dwelling currently under construction.

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

The Committee of Adjustment 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 was granted subject to conditions.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit reduced setbacks and a reduced landscape buffer for the construction of a three-storey stacked dwelling containing six units.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting no concerns from City Planning and no evidence of adverse impacts on neighbouring properties.

The application was granted.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit a reduced lot area, reduced rear yard area, reduced rear yard setback, and eaves projection to construct a two-storey addition and deck at the rear of an existing detached dwelling.

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

The Committee granted the variance for reduced lot area, finding it maintained the character of the neighbourhood and represented orderly development.

However, the Committee refused the remaining variances, concluding they would create an unacceptable adverse impact on the neighbourhood and did not maintain the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law.

The application was granted in part.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit increased building height, reduced setbacks for garage entrances and walls, and the removal of opaque screening requirements for a planned unit development of 111 townhouses.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting no concerns from City Planning and no evidence of unacceptable adverse impacts.

The application was granted.