Minor variances for cottage addition granted; modest increases found to have no adverse environmental or visual impacts.
The applicant appealed the Township's Committee of Adjustment decision denying a minor variance to increase the maximum gross floor area and lot coverage for a home office addition to an island cottage.
The Tribunal allowed the appeal, finding that the requested variances and expansion requests met the tests under sections 45(1) and 45(2) of the Planning Act.
The Tribunal preferred the applicant's planning evidence, concluding that the modest increases maintained the intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, were minor in nature, and would have no adverse visual or environmental impacts.
OLTOntario Land TribunalJun 3, 2022
