David Sajecki

The appellant appealed the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of applications for consent to sever and associated minor variances to create two residential lots.

The Toronto Local Appeal Body dismissed the appeal, finding that the proposed undersized lots did not respect and reinforce the existing physical character of the neighbourhood.

The tribunal preferred the evidence of the City's expert planner, concluding that the proposal failed to meet the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act and that the variances did not maintain the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan.