Catherine Buckerfield

The Town of Oakville appealed a Committee of Adjustment decision approving minor variances for a residential property.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement that reduced the requested maximum residential floor area ratio.

The Tribunal found the amended application was minor and required no further notice.

Based on unrefuted planning evidence, the Tribunal concluded the amended variances met the four tests under the Planning Act and authorized them subject to conditions.

The Town of Oakville appealed a Committee of Adjustment decision granting a minor variance to increase the residential floor area ratio for a proposed two-storey detached dwelling.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement based on a revised design that reduced the requested variance and mitigated massing impacts.

The Tribunal found the amended application met the four tests under s. 45(1) of the Planning Act, was consistent with provincial policies, and maintained the character of the neighbourhood.

The appeal was allowed in part to authorize the revised variance subject to conditions.