Laverne Kirkness

The applicant appealed the municipality's refusal of an Official Plan Amendment and non-decision on a Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 13-unit townhouse condominium development.

The main issue was whether the proposed increase in density from 35 to 48 units per hectare would cause unacceptable adverse impacts.

The Tribunal accepted uncontested expert planning evidence that the development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the applicable Official Plans, and represents good planning.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part, approving the amendments in principle subject to finalization.

The appellant appealed a Committee of Adjustment decision authorizing six minor variances to permit a rear addition and two-car garage on a residential property in London.

The appellant argued the variances for rear yard setback, lot coverage, and building depth were not minor and would cause a loss of privacy and usable amenity space.

The Tribunal preferred the evidence of the applicant's land use planner, finding that the uniquely small lot justified the variances and that the integrated addition was in keeping with the neighbourhood character and Official Plan.

The Tribunal dismissed the appeal and authorized the variances subject to conditions.