Minor variance for building height authorized on consent subject to visual mitigation conditions.
The Town of Gravenhurst appealed a Committee of Adjustment decision regarding a minor variance application to permit the construction of a single detached dwelling with a building height of 10.3 metres, exceeding the permitted 7.5 metres.
Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement to address the Town's concerns regarding the visibility of the built form from the water.
Based on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found that the variance, subject to conditions requiring a natural stone retaining wall and vegetation, satisfied the four tests under the Planning Act.
The appeal was allowed and the variance was authorized.
OLTOntario Land TribunalAug 28, 2024
