Terrence Otto

The applicants sought a minor variance to permit a reduced interior side yard setback of 3.29 metres, whereas the zoning by-law required 5.0 metres, to regularize an existing non-complying dwelling.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variance met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act.

The variance was deemed 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 consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a property to create a new lot for a surplus farm dwelling, while retaining the remainder for agricultural purposes.

The City raised concerns regarding the use of existing structures on the retained lands, which were addressed through requested conditions, including a zoning by-law amendment to prohibit future residential development on the retained parcel.

The Committee of Adjustment found the application consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and section 51(24) of the Planning Act, and granted the provisional consent subject to conditions.

The applicants applied for consent under section 53 of the Planning Act for a lot line adjustment to convey a portion of their property to the abutting property owners.

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

Finding that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and had adequate regard for matters of provincial interest, the Committee granted the provisional consent subject to several conditions, including a road widening conveyance and parcel consolidation.

The applicants sought minor variances to permit an increased cumulative floor area and reduced front and side lot line setbacks for a new 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 applicants sought a minor variance under section 45 of the Planning Act to permit a deck to project 3.927 metres into the required rear yard, exceeding the maximum permitted projection of 2 metres.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the application met the statutory four-part test, noting no objections from the City or neighbours.

The variance was authorized as it was deemed 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 applicants applied to the City of Ottawa Committee of Adjustment for consent to convey a portion of their property to an abutting property owner for a lot line adjustment.

The severed land, an irregular landlocked parcel of 18.21 hectares, will merge with the abutting property, while the retained land of 12.07 hectares contains the existing dwelling.

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

The Committee granted the provisional consent, finding 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, subject to standard conditions including a parcel consolidation requirement.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act for a lot line adjustment and to sever land to create a new lot for a surplus farm dwelling.

The Committee of Adjustment found the applications consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in conformity with the Official Plan.

The applications were granted subject to conditions, including parcel consolidation and zoning by-law amendments.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit an increased building height and area for a two-storey coach house.

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 without opposition.

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

The Committee of Adjustment found the unopposed application 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 conditions, including requirements for groundwater and geotechnical agreements, and a septic impact assessment.

The applicants sought minor variances to permit the construction of a two-storey garage with a loft, requiring relief for increased cumulative floor area and height.

The application was unopposed.

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.