Minor variance for reduced amenity space in student housing development authorized on appeal.
The appellant appealed the City of Ottawa Committee of Adjustment's refusal of a minor variance to reduce the required amenity area for a high-rise student housing development.
The variance became necessary after the appellant converted rooming units to dwelling units by adding kitchens and bathrooms, which increased the amenity space requirement.
The Ontario Land Tribunal allowed the appeal and authorized the variance, adopting the uncontested expert planning evidence that the reduction maintained the intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, was desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and was minor in nature given the proximity to downtown amenities and the University of Ottawa.
OLTOntario Land TribunalSep 12, 2023
