Terence Otto

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a property in an agricultural zone into two separate parcels to establish separate ownership for two existing detached dwellings.

The City's Planning Report recommended refusal, arguing the proposal did not meet the intent of the Official Plan regarding residential lot creation in the agricultural zone.

The Committee of Adjustment granted the application, finding that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement promoting efficient land use and intensification, and had adequate regard for the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The consent was granted subject to conditions, including the registration of agreements regarding groundwater and marine clays, and the conveyance of a road widening.

The applicant sought consent under Section 53 of the Planning Act for a lot line adjustment to convey a 1.07-hectare portion of their property to an abutting property.

The City Planner had no concerns, and the application was unopposed.

The Committee of Adjustment found the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in compliance with the criteria under Section 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The application was granted subject to standard conditions, including parcel consolidation and road widening.

The applicant sought consent for a lot line adjustment to convey a 2.43-hectare landlocked portion of their property to an abutting property owner.

The City requested conditions including a road widening and a scoped Environmental Impact Statement.

The Committee of Adjustment granted the application, finding it consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act, subject to several conditions including the requested road widening and environmental study.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit a reduced lot area and lot width for the construction of a new veterinarian facility.

The City requested an adjournment because anticipated Official Plan amendments had not yet been approved.

The Committee refused the adjournment and heard the application.

Finding that the variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, the Committee granted the application.

The applicant sought a minor variance to permit an increased lot coverage of 30% (reduced from an initial request of 40%) for the construction of an addition at the back of an existing greenhouse, whereas the Zoning By-law permits a maximum of 20%.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the City's Planning Report and other submissions.

The Committee found that the requested 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 as amended.

The applicant applied for consent to sever a vacant property into two separate parcels to create a new lot for a powersports dealership.

The City requested conditions including a noise attenuation study and proof of a private approach permit.

The applicant's agents argued these could be addressed during future Site Plan Control, but agreed that a previous noise study would satisfy the condition.

The Committee of Adjustment granted the consent applications, finding them consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and the Planning Act, subject to the requested conditions.

The applicants sought minor variances to permit a reduced interior side yard setback and a reduced setback from a watercourse to construct a detached storage garage.

The City's Planning Report raised potential concerns regarding the proximity to a Hydro One corridor, but Hydro One did not comment or object.

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.