R. Romano

The appellant appealed the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of an application for a consent to sever a residential property into two lots and associated variances to construct two new duplex dwellings.

The tribunal considered the emerging policy framework, including the Yonge-Sheppard Protected Major Transit Station Area and the City's multiplex policies (SASP 826).

While acknowledging that the duplex built form is supported by these policies, the tribunal found that the proposed lot frontages and areas were not within the prevailing range of existing lot sizes in the geographic neighbourhood.

Consequently, the tribunal held that the severance and variances did not maintain the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and failed to meet the statutory criteria.

The appeal was dismissed and the Committee of Adjustment's decisions were confirmed.