Arjan Soor

The applicant appealed the City of Ottawa Committee of Adjustment's refusal of consent and minor variance applications to sever a property and construct two semi-detached dwellings.

The City did not attend the hearing but provided a planning report supporting the applications subject to conditions.

The Tribunal heard expert planning evidence that the proposal represents appropriate low-rise intensification, is compatible with the neighbourhood, and meets the four tests under the Planning Act.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals and authorized the consent and variances subject to the City's recommended conditions.

The appellant appealed the City of Ottawa Committee of Adjustment's refusal of an application for minor variances to legalize five accessory structures, including sheds, a hot tub, and a play structure.

While the City did not contest nine of the variances, it opposed the height and setback variances for the play structure, citing privacy and safety concerns.

The Ontario Land Tribunal allowed the appeal and authorized all variances, finding that the play structure's minor height deviation maintained the intent of the Zoning By-law, was desirable for recreational use, and would not create unacceptable adverse impacts on neighbouring properties.