Appeals of minor variances dismissed without a hearing as drainage concerns are site plan matters.
The applicant sought minor variances for lot coverage, building height, and platform size to construct five detached dwellings.
The Committee of Adjustment granted the variances.
Neighbouring residents appealed, arguing the variances would exacerbate drainage and flooding issues.
The applicant brought a motion to dismiss the appeals without a hearing.
The Tribunal granted the motion, finding that drainage and grading are site plan matters, not land use planning grounds relevant to the requested variances, and the appeals had no reasonable prospect of success.
OLTOntario Land TribunalJul 6, 2022
