Rachel Bossie

The appellants appealed the refusal of their consent and minor variance applications by the Town of Ingersoll Committee of Adjustment.

The applications sought to create a flag-shaped residential infill lot in the backyard of an existing property, requiring relief from minimum lot frontage requirements.

The Tribunal found that the proposed development represented good planning, was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, and met the criteria under the Planning Act.

The appeals were allowed, provisional consents were granted subject to conditions, and the variances were authorized.

The appellant appealed a Committee of Adjustment decision granting minor variances to an industrial property to reduce setbacks and separation distances.

The applicant sought the variances to relocate sea containers and establish a defined parking area for heavy vehicles associated with its legal non-conforming contracting business.

The appellant argued the variances would intensify the use and exacerbate existing noise, odor, and traffic impacts.

The Tribunal found the variances would optimize the site's use, improve safety, and mitigate existing impacts, satisfying the four tests under s. 45(1) of the Planning Act.

The appeal was dismissed and the variances were authorized subject to a three-year temporary condition.