Christina Culley

The appellant appealed a Committee of Adjustment decision granting minor variances to permit the severance of a lot and the construction of two new two-storey detached dwellings.

The requested variances sought to reduce the minimum lot area and lot width requirements.

The Tribunal dismissed the appeal and authorized the variances, adopting the uncontroverted expert planning evidence that the proposal met the four tests under s. 45(1) of the Planning Act, was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, and conformed to the City's Official Plan.

The appellant appealed the Committee of Adjustment's denial of a minor variance application to facilitate the construction of two detached single-family dwellings.

The requested variances included reductions in lot width, lot area, garage setback, and rear yard setback.

The Tribunal allowed the appeal and authorized the variances, finding that the proposed development meets the four tests under section 45(1) of the Planning Act, represents appropriate residential intensification, and is compatible with the existing neighbourhood character.