Taylor Meadows

The applicants appealed the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of their consent and minor variance applications to sever a residential property in Welland.

The proposed severance would create a retained lot with reduced frontage and an existing garage without a principal dwelling.

The Tribunal accepted the uncontroverted expert planning evidence that the applications met the four tests for a minor variance, were consistent with provincial policies, and represented good planning.

The appeals were allowed, and provisional consent was granted subject to conditions.

The applicant appealed the City of Welland's refusal of a Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium to permit the creation of seven residential dwellings (four single detached and three townhouses).

The matter proceeded as a settlement hearing.

Based on the uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, in conformity with the Growth Plan and applicable Official Plans, and representative of good land use planning.

The appeals were allowed, the Zoning By-law was amended, and the Draft Plan was approved subject to conditions.