Casey Ge

The appellant appealed a Committee of Adjustment decision approving six minor variances to permit the construction of an addition to an existing dwelling for a Crisis Care Centre.

The requested variances included reductions in side yard and centreline setbacks, and a reduction in required parking spaces from 22 to 13.

The Tribunal accepted the uncontradicted expert planning, transportation, and architectural evidence presented by the applicant.

The Tribunal found that the variances met the four tests under section 45(1) of the Planning Act, being consistent with provincial policies, maintaining the intent of the official plan and zoning by-law, and being minor and desirable for the appropriate development of the land.

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

The appellant appealed the City of Brampton's approval of an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to facilitate an eight-storey mixed-use development.

The appellant and a local resident raised concerns regarding traffic congestion, safety, emergency vehicle access, and shadowing.

The Tribunal dismissed the appeals, preferring the uncontradicted expert evidence of the City and the applicant that the proposed development represents appropriate intensification, is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, and conforms to the Growth Plan, Peel Official Plan, and City Official Plan.

The Tribunal found that the traffic and safety concerns related to existing conditions and that the proposed development would not cause unacceptable adverse impacts.