Simon Coakeley

The applicant applied for consent to sever a property into two parcels to construct a three-storey, eight-unit apartment building while retaining an existing three-unit dwelling.

The applicant also sought minor variances for reduced lot area, rear yard setbacks, rear yard area, and soft landscaping for both parcels.

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

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 applicant sought a minor variance to permit a front-facing garage for a proposed two-storey detached dwelling, contrary to the Zoning By-law based on a Streetscape Character Analysis.

The Committee of Adjustment refused the application, finding that the proposal did not fit well in the area and was not desirable for the appropriate development of the land.

The Committee also found that the variance did not maintain the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law, as it did not represent orderly development compatible with the surrounding area.

The applicant, Lahave Properties Ltd., applied for minor variances to permit a reduced rear yard setback and a reduced corner side yard setback for an enclosed entrance to an existing underground parking garage ramp.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the application under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act.

Finding 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 Committee granted the application.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit a reduced lot area of 167.0 square metres for each half of a proposed semi-detached dwelling, whereas the Zoning By-law requires a minimum of 180 square metres.

The proposed development would include two additional dwelling units in each half, for a total of six units.

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

The Committee of Adjustment granted the application, finding 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 applicant sought minor variances to permit a reduced building stepback, reduced setback between buildings, reduced rear yard setback, and increased building width for a proposed 10-storey addition to an existing mixed-use building.

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 applicants sought minor variances to permit front yard parking and a covered porch projecting into the corner sight triangle to facilitate the construction of a new detached dwelling with an additional basement unit.

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 neighbourhood character, and creates no unacceptable adverse impacts, the Committee concluded the variances were minor, desirable, and maintained the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted.

The applicant sought consent to sever a property into four parcels to construct two semi-detached dwellings, along with minor variances for reduced rear yard setbacks.

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

The applications were granted subject to conditions, including tree protection and noise attenuation measures.

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 proposed semi-detached dwelling.

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 the execution of a joint-use and maintenance agreement.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to subdivide their property into two separate parcels, creating separate ownership for each half of an existing semi-detached dwelling.

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 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 standard conditions, including cash-in-lieu of parkland, independent municipal services, and a joint use and maintenance agreement for common elements.

The applicant sought consent to sever a property to create separate ownership for each half of a semi-detached dwelling under construction, along with a minor variance to permit an increased driveway slope of 12%.

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 the consent and minor variance 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 create separate ownership for each half of a semi-detached dwelling currently under construction.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the application 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 application was granted subject to conditions.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit a reduced rear yard setback, rear yard area, and interior side yard setback to expand an existing detached garage.

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 as amended.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act for a lot line adjustment to convey a 0.04 square metre portion of her property to the abutting property owners at 1 Second Avenue, and to expand an existing detached garage.

The application was part of a mutual land exchange to eliminate an existing eave encroachment.

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 application for provisional consent was granted subject to conditions, including the requirement that the severed land merge with the abutting property.

The applicant applied for minor variances to permit a reduced lot area for a proposed two-storey semi-detached dwelling with additional dwelling units.

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

Finding that the proposal respects the character of the neighbourhood, represents orderly development, and will not create any unacceptable adverse impact, the Committee concluded the variances were 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 a reduced lot area and an increased driveway slope to construct two semi-detached dwellings, each containing two additional units, for a total of 12 units.

Neighbourhood residents objected, raising concerns about parking, stormwater runoff, snow removal, and density.

The Committee of Adjustment refused the applications, finding that the requested variances were not desirable for the appropriate development of the land and were not minor, as they would create unacceptable adverse impacts on abutting properties and the neighbourhood.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit a reduced lot width and lot area to construct a three-storey, low-rise apartment building with eight residential units.

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, the Committee concluded the variances were minor and desirable.

The application was granted.

The applicant, 16123970 Ontario Inc., applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to grant easements/rights of way to facilitate the construction of two semi-detached dwellings with additional units.

The proposed development required reciprocal easements for a shared driveway.

Several residents opposed the application, raising concerns about parking, density, snow removal, and stormwater management.

The Committee refused the applications, finding that the proposal was not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, did not have adequate regard for matters of provincial interest, and did not satisfy the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The applicant, Maplered Property Management, applied to the Committee of Adjustment for permission under subsection 45(2) of the Planning Act to expand a legal non-conforming automotive repair garage.

The proposal involved constructing an addition on the north side and an enclosed exterior storage area at the rear of the existing building.

The Committee found that the requested permission met the two-fold test relating to desirability and impact, noting no objections from the City or the public.

The application was granted, subject to the proposed construction being in accordance with the filed site plan and elevations.

The applicants sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act for a lot line adjustment to convey a 1.82 square metre portion of their property to the abutting property owner.

The conveyance would resolve an existing garage eave encroachment.

The Committee of Adjustment found the application consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and the criteria under subsection 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 applicants sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to subdivide their property into two separate parcels to establish separate ownership for existing commercial and residential buildings, and to grant easements for shared underground parking access, a commercial garbage room, and balcony projections.

The Committee of Adjustment found the applications consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in the public interest, satisfying the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The applications for consent were granted subject to conditions regarding servicing and registration.