Appeals for consent to sever and minor variances dismissed as proposed development was uncharacteristic of the neighbourhood.
The applicant appealed the City of Hamilton Committee of Adjustment's denial of a consent to sever and associated minor variances to permit the creation of two residential lots for single detached dwellings.
The proposed variances included reduced lot widths, reduced maneuvering space, and permitting two parking spaces in the front yard.
The Tribunal preferred the evidence of the respondent's planner, finding that the proposed development was uncharacteristic of the neighbourhood, not compatible with the neighbourhood scale, and did not maintain existing streetscape patterns.
The Tribunal concluded the consent did not meet the criteria under s. 51(24) of the Planning Act and the variances failed the four tests under s. 45(1).
The appeals were dismissed.
OLTOntario Land TribunalJan 4, 2022
