Simon Coakeley

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

The Committee of Adjustment considered the application under the Planning Act and found it consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement promoting efficient land use and intensification.

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

The Committee granted the provisional consent subject to several conditions, including a joint-use and maintenance agreement and a grading and drainage plan.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit a double width driveway, a double width attached garage, and a balcony with no opaque screening for a proposed two-storey detached dwelling.

The Committee of Adjustment granted the variance for the balcony, finding it met the four-part test under the Planning Act.

However, the majority of the Committee refused the variances for the driveway and garage, concluding they did not maintain the general intent of the Official Plan or Zoning By-law and would create an unacceptable adverse impact on the neighbourhood's streetscape character.

The applicant sought permission under section 45 of the Planning Act to expand a legal non-conforming "Business and Personal Services" use within an R4UD zone to construct a one-storey addition for a boardroom.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the two-part test under subsection 45(2) regarding desirability and impact.

Finding no objections from city staff or the public, and determining that the addition would not adversely impact abutting properties, the Committee granted the application.

The applicants sought minor variances to permit a reduced rear yard setback and rear yard area for an addition to their semi-detached dwellings.

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 within the area and would not create any unacceptable adverse impacts on neighbouring properties.

The applications were granted as amended.

The applicant applied for minor variances to permit reduced lot areas and a reduced corner side yard setback to facilitate the subdivision of a property into nine parcels for the construction of eight three-storey townhomes.

The reduced setback was requested to preserve the protected heritage view of the existing Vinci School 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 applications were granted subject to conditions.

The applicants sought minor variances to permit a reduced rear yard setback and a reduced rear yard area to construct a two-storey addition containing two additional dwelling units at the rear of their existing detached dwelling.

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, with one member dissenting.

The applicant sought a minor variance under section 45 of the Planning Act to permit a front-facing attached garage for a proposed two-storey detached dwelling, which is not permitted under the Zoning By-law based on a Streetscape Character Analysis.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the proposal would maximize the visual dominance of the automobile on the streetscape and was not compatible with the surrounding area.

The majority of the Committee concluded that the variance failed three of the four statutory tests, as it was not desirable, did not maintain the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law, and was not minor.

The application was refused, with one member dissenting.

The applicant sought a minor variance under section 45 of the Planning Act to permit two parking spaces with a reduced length of 4.8 metres for a proposed 25-storey residential building.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the application met the four-part test under the Planning Act, noting that the reduced length aligns with zoning requirements for compact car parking spaces and would not create any unacceptable adverse impact.

The application was granted.

The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment for minor variances to permit a reduced lot width and lot area for the construction of a semi-detached dwelling.

The Committee considered 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 will not create any unacceptable adverse impact, the Committee concluded that the variances are minor, desirable, and maintain the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a property into two parcels to facilitate the construction of a new low-rise apartment building, while retaining an existing low-rise apartment building under construction.

The application was unopposed.

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 promoting urban intensification.

The consent was granted subject to standard conditions regarding parkland dedication, municipal services, and grading.

The applicant applied for minor variances to permit a reduced lot width and lot area to construct a new semi-detached dwelling.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the four-part test 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 consent to sever a property into nine separate parcels to create eight new lots for three-storey townhomes, while retaining the existing school on the remaining parcel.

The Committee of Adjustment found that a plan of subdivision was not necessary and that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, promoting efficient land use and intensification.

The applications were granted subject to conditions, including the provision of independent services, a joint use and maintenance agreement, and the construction of a sidewalk.

The applicants sought permission under subsection 45(2) of the Planning Act to construct a three-storey addition containing seven apartment dwellings at the rear of an existing building, resulting in a 10-unit low-rise apartment dwelling.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested permission met the two-fold test relating to desirability and impact.

The application was granted, as the proposal fits well in the area and will not create any unacceptable adverse impact on abutting properties or the neighbourhood.

The applicant sought minor variances to convert an existing two-story, three-unit dwelling into a four-unit, low-rise apartment building.

The requested variances included reduced front and rear yard setbacks and permission for two rear yard parking spaces on a lot smaller than normally required.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting that the changes were primarily internal and would not create adverse impacts on the surrounding area.

The application was granted.

The applicants sought a minor variance to permit a front-facing attached garage, which was not permitted by the Zoning By-law based on a Streetscape Character Analysis.

The proposal also required the removal of a mature bur oak tree in the rear yard.

The Committee of Adjustment refused the application, finding that the variance did not meet the four tests under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act.

The Committee concluded that the loss of the significant tree was avoidable, the variance did not maintain the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan or Zoning By-law, and the proposed garage and tree removal would cause unacceptable adverse impacts on the neighbourhood.

The applicant sought permission under section 45(2) of the Planning Act to change a legally non-conforming use from a three-unit dwelling containing oversized units to a seven-unit low-rise apartment dwelling.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the proposal met the two-fold test of desirability and lack of adverse impact, noting that the conversion would bring the building closer to conformity with the zoning by-law.

The application was granted subject to site plan and elevation conditions.

The applicants sought a minor variance under section 45 of the Planning Act to permit a reduced corner side yard setback of 1.14 metres (instead of the required 3 metres) to construct a second storey addition over an existing one-storey portion at the rear of their dwelling.

The Committee of Adjustment applied the four-part test and found the variance to be minor, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

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

The Committee granted the application.

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 Committee of Adjustment considered the application and the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The Committee found the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, promoting efficient land use and intensification within built-up areas.

The application was granted subject to conditions, including an amended condition regarding Bell Canada easements.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a property into two parcels to create separate ownership for each half of an existing semi-detached dwelling, and to establish associated easements for pedestrian access, vehicle access, and parking.

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

The application was granted subject to conditions, including cash-in-lieu of parkland, a tree planting plan, independent servicing, and a joint use and maintenance agreement.

The applicant applied for minor variances to permit the construction of an eight-unit, low-rise apartment building.

The requested variances included reductions in minimum lot width, lot area, and interior side yard setbacks.

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

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