Maria Cossa-Rossi

The applicants appealed the refusal of their minor variance application by the Town's Committee of Adjustment.

The variances were sought to permit the construction of a detached accessory second dwelling unit.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement on revised variances for interior side yard setback and lot coverage, as two other variances were no longer required due to a zoning by-law amendment.

Based on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the revised variances met the four tests under the Planning Act and authorized them subject to conditions.