Terence Otto

The applicants sought a minor variance to permit the construction of a new detached dwelling 19.9 metres from the normal high-water mark of the Ottawa River, whereas the Zoning By-law requires a 30-metre setback.

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 will not create any unacceptable adverse impact, the Committee concluded that the variance is minor, desirable, and maintains the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted.

The applicants sought consent to sever their property to create one new lot for future residential development.

The City's Planning Report raised no concerns but requested conditions, including a revised Mineral Resource Impact Assessment and a noise study.

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

The application for consent was granted subject to several conditions, including road widening conveyances, environmental studies, and groundwater adequacy reports.

The applicants sought minor variances to permit an increased front yard setback and a reduced building height to construct an addition and attached garage on the north side of their existing detached dwelling.

The Committee of Adjustment 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 the variances were minor, desirable, and maintained the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted.

The applicants applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever their property to create a new residential lot.

The City requested a condition requiring a hydrogeological report and the drilling of a well on the retained lot.

The applicants' agent requested that the condition be modified to only require a well on the retained lot if necessary, as there were no immediate plans to develop it.

The Committee agreed to modify the condition.

The Committee found that the application met the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act and granted the consent subject to conditions.

The applicants sought minor variances to permit an increased building height and a reduced front yard setback for a 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.

The applicant sought a minor variance to permit a reduced setback of 0.26 metres for an existing shed, whereas the zoning by-law required 0.6 metres.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the variance met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, as it was 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 construct a detached dwelling and septic system on vacant land, requesting reduced setbacks to the normal highwater mark of the Ottawa River and the top of bank of a drainage ditch.

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

Finding that the proposal fit well in the area, respected the character of the area, and would not create 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 subject to site plan conditions.

The applicant, Sunshine Sky Farms Inc., applied for consent under section 53 of the Planning Act for a lot line adjustment to convey a 2.3-hectare portion of its property to an abutting property owner.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act and the Provincial Policy Statement.

Finding that a plan of subdivision was not necessary and that the proposal was in the public interest, the Committee granted the provisional consent subject to conditions, including the consolidation of the severed land with the abutting property.

The applicant, Maple Ridge Farms North Gower Inc., applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever a property to create a new lot for a surplus farm dwelling.

The severed parcel would contain the existing dwelling and accessory structures, while the retained parcel would consist of vacant farmland.

The Committee found that the application was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, had regard for matters of provincial interest, and satisfied the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The Committee granted provisional consent subject to several conditions, including road widenings and a zoning by-law amendment.

The applicants sought a Certificate of Validation under section 57 of the Planning Act to correct a title error stemming from a 1985 conveyance that contravened the Act.

The City's planning staff had no concerns with validating the transfer.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the application had adequate regard for the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act and was in the public interest.

The application was granted and the certificate of validation was issued.

The owner applied to subdivide their property into three separate parcels to create two new lots for future residential development.

The City objected, arguing the proposal would impede future expansion of the settlement area and negatively impact natural heritage features.

The Committee split 2-2 on whether the applications were consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and the applicable Official Plan policies.

Pursuant to the Committee's Rules of Procedure, a tie vote is deemed a refusal of the applications.

The applicant sought consent to sever a property to create one new lot for future residential development.

The application raised the issue of whether the 2003 Official Plan or the newly approved 2022 Official Plan applied, invoking the Clergy principle.

City planning staff objected to the application, arguing it would impede the future planned expansion of the Village boundary and negatively impact natural heritage features.

The Committee of Adjustment split evenly on the application.

Two members found the application premature and inconsistent with the Provincial Policy Statement regarding the expansion of settlement areas.

Two members found the application consistent with the 2003 Official Plan and the Provincial Policy Statement, noting it logically completed the existing community.

Due to the tie vote, the application was deemed refused.

The owner applied for minor variances to permit reduced lot widths for two proposed lots created by consent.

The applications required an extension of a road and raised issues regarding the applicable Official Plan policies, as the new Official Plan was approved shortly after the applications were submitted.

The Committee of Adjustment split 2-2 on whether the variances met the four-part test under s. 45(1) of the Planning Act.

Two members found the development premature and contrary to the general intent of the Official Plan regarding village expansion, while two members found it desirable and appropriate under the former Official Plan.

Due to the tie vote, the applications were deemed refused.

The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever and convey two 0.40-hectare parcels of land to abutting property owners as lot line adjustments.

The Committee considered oral and written submissions, including confirmation that an existing right-of-way would not be impacted.

Finding that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, had regard for matters of provincial interest, and satisfied the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act, the Committee granted the application subject to several conditions, including road widening and parcel consolidation.

The applicant sought consent to sever a property to create a new vacant lot for future commercial/industrial use and to establish an easement for underground hydro lines.

The retained lands would continue to contain the Carp Airport operations.

The City of Ottawa had no concerns but requested conditions regarding groundwater, sensitive marine clays, road widening, and a zoning bylaw amendment.

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

The majority of the Committee granted the provisional consent subject to conditions, but declined to impose the City's requested conditions for road widening and a zoning bylaw amendment.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a property into two parcels for future development.

The Committee of Adjustment reviewed the application against the criteria in section 51(24) of the Planning Act and the Provincial Policy Statement.

Finding no concerns from the City Planning department or other agencies, the Committee granted the provisional consent subject to conditions, including registering agreements regarding groundwater and soil conditions, obtaining a zoning by-law amendment, and conveying a road widening to the City.

The applicants sought a minor variance to permit a reduced rear yard setback of 0 metres for a deck, whereas the Zoning By-law requires 0.60 metres.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the variance met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting no compelling evidence of unacceptable adverse impacts on neighbouring properties.

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

The owners applied for consent to sever their agricultural property to create a new lot for a surplus farm dwelling, retaining the agricultural fields.

The Committee of Adjustment found the proposal 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 road widening, independent sewage systems, and a zoning by-law amendment restricting residential development on the retained lands.

The applicants sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever their property to create one new lot for a detached dwelling, retaining the existing dwelling on the other parcel.

The City requested an adjournment to correct an Official Plan error, but the Committee proceeded with the hearing.

The Committee 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 several conditions, including requirements for an updated Environmental Impact Statement, a hydrogeological assessment, and road widening conveyance.

The applicant sought a minor variance to construct a 442-square-metre agricultural storage building and a 93-square-metre grain silo within a floodplain for a willow tree farm.

The Zoning By-law prohibits accessory structures greater than 50 square metres in the floodplain.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the variance met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting no objections from the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority and no evidence of adverse impacts.

The application was granted.