Bert Arnold

The applicant appealed the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of a minor variance to permit the conversion of an existing detached garage into an additional residential unit.

The variance sought to reduce the required interior side yard setback.

The Tribunal allowed the appeal and authorized the variance, finding that the proposal met the four tests under section 45(1) of the Planning Act.

The Tribunal accepted uncontroverted expert planning evidence that the conversion represented gentle intensification, maintained the intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, and was consistent with the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement.

The appellant appealed the Town of Milton Committee of Adjustment's decision to approve minor variance and consent applications for a residential property.

The applications sought to sever the property into two lots to allow for the construction of a new detached dwelling while retaining the existing dwelling.

The appellant failed to appear at the hearing.

Based on the uncontroverted expert planning evidence provided on behalf of the appellant, the Tribunal found that the applications met the criteria under the Planning Act, including the four tests for minor variances.

The appeal was dismissed, and the variances and consent were allowed subject to conditions.

The appellant, a standardbred owner and trainer, appealed a 60-day suspension and $10,000 fine imposed for allowing a suspended trainer to jog a horse for which the appellant was the trainer of record.

The Ontario Racing Commission allowed the appeal in part, reducing the suspension to 21 days and the fine to $7,500.