Steven Qi

The appellant appealed a decision of the Committee of Adjustment refusing a minor variance for a floor space index increase to 1.02 times the lot area.

The variance was sought to allow the conversion of non-habitable attic space into habitable space in a dwelling under construction.

The Toronto Local Appeal Body accepted uncontested expert planning evidence that the variance met the four tests under section 45(1) of the Planning Act, as it would not change the building's massing or scale and would not create undue adverse impacts.

The appeal was granted and the variance approved.