Davide Carnevale

The appellant appealed the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of applications for consent to sever and associated minor variances to permit the construction of two new single-family dwellings.

The Toronto Local Appeal Body reviewed expert planning and arboricultural evidence, noting the proposal's compatibility with the evolving neighbourhood character and the adjustments made to preserve existing trees.

The Tribunal found that the consent application satisfied the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act and that the variances met the four tests under section 45(1).

The appeals were allowed, provisional consent was granted, and the variances were approved subject to conditions.