Minor variance appeals dismissed; proposed dwellings constituted overdevelopment incompatible with neighbourhood character.
The applicant appealed the Committee of Adjustment's refusal to authorize floor area ratio variances for three proposed two-storey detached dwellings on irregular, smaller lots in the St. Luke's Precinct.
The Tribunal conducted a hearing de novo for all requested variances, including setbacks and lot coverage.
The Tribunal found that the proposed developments disregarded the newly introduced floor area ratio standard intended to prevent overbuilding.
The Tribunal concluded that the variances would result in overdevelopment, lacked appropriate spatial separation, and were incompatible with the neighbourhood character.
The appeals were dismissed and the variances were not authorized.
OLTOntario Land TribunalApr 25, 2022
