Lynda Macdonald

The appellant appealed a Committee of Adjustment decision refusing variances for front and rear yard soft landscaping for a recently constructed dwelling.

The appellant had built extensive hardscaping, including a double-wide circular driveway and a large rear patio with a pool, that did not comply with the Zoning By-law or the site plan approved in a previous variance application.

The Tribunal found that the requested variances did not respect and reinforce the existing physical character of the heavily landscaped neighbourhood.

The Tribunal dismissed the appeal, concluding that the variances did not maintain the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan or Zoning By-law, were not desirable, and were not minor.