Tom Bradley

The appellant appealed the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of a consent to sever a lot into two and associated minor variances for lot frontage and area to permit the construction of two fourplexes.

The Toronto Local Appeal Body allowed the appeal, finding that the proposed lot sizes and frontages respected the prevailing character of the neighbourhood.

The tribunal approved the severance and variances subject to conditions requiring the planting of an additional street tree and the retention of an arborist to supervise tree protection and replacement during construction.

The applicants appealed the City of Burlington Committee of Adjustment's denial of a consent application to sever a residential property into two lots and associated minor variances for reduced lot width and area.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals, finding that the proposed development was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conformed to the Growth Plan and applicable Official Plans, and met the four tests for minor variances under the Planning Act.

The Tribunal authorized the variances and granted provisional consent subject to conditions, noting the development would provide a visual transition from a neighbouring six-storey condominium.