Allan Ramsay

The applicants sought minor variances for height and lot coverage to permit the construction of a new two-storey dwelling with a cabana and pool.

The Committee of Adjustment approved the application, and a neighbour appealed the decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal.

The Tribunal found that the proposed development was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conformed to the Growth Plan, and satisfied the four tests for minor variances under section 45(1) of the Planning Act.

The Tribunal accepted the expert planning evidence that the proposed dwelling was compatible with the established residential neighbourhood and that the variances were minor in nature.

The appeal was dismissed and the variances were authorized subject to conditions.

The City of Cambridge brought a motion to approve an official plan amendment in accordance with minutes of settlement.

Relying on the uncontested expert planning evidence of Allan Ramsay, the Tribunal found that the amendment had regard for matters of provincial interest under s. 2 of the Planning Act, was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement 2020, and conformed with the Growth Plan.

The Tribunal ordered the Region of Waterloo Official Plan Amendment No. 2 amended as requested and allowed the appeal of White Water Holdings Inc. to be withdrawn.