Simon Coakeley

The applicant sought minor variances to convert an existing triplex into a low-rise apartment building with a fourth unit in the basement.

The requested variances included reductions in lot area, lot width, interior side yard setback, and fenestration, as well as permission for a parking space.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the 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 as amended.

The applicant applied for minor variances to permit the construction of a secondary dwelling unit in the basement of an existing dwelling, requiring reductions in rear yard setback, parking space width, rear yard area, and driveway width.

The Committee of Adjustment considered oral and written submissions, noting the City's Planning Report raised no concerns and confirmed the proposal aligned with the urban pattern context.

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 applicant sought minor variances to permit the construction of a three-storey low-rise apartment building with seven dwelling units.

The requested variances included reductions to the minimum lot area, front yard setback, rear yard setback, and rear yard area.

The Committee of Adjustment applied the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act 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, with one member dissenting on the rear yard variances.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to subdivide a property into four separate parcels for the construction of two long semi-detached dwellings, and to establish various easements for access, servicing, and parking.

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

The applications were granted subject to conditions, including the payment of cash-in-lieu of parkland and the execution of a joint use and maintenance agreement.

The applicant sought a minor variance to construct a second-storey addition over an existing one-storey detached dwelling, requesting an addition equal to 48 percent of the gross floor area, exceeding the 20 percent maximum permitted by the Zoning By-law.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the proposal met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting it fit well in the neighbourhood, respected its character, and would not create unacceptable adverse impacts.

The application was granted subject to the submitted site plan.