Trista James

The City of Toronto appealed a Committee of Adjustment decision granting a severance and minor variances to create two new residential lots at 84 North Drive.

The proponents sought to subdivide the property, requiring variances primarily for lot frontage.

The Toronto Local Appeal Body allowed the appeal, refusing the consent and variances.

The panel found that the proposed development did not respect and reinforce the existing physical character of the neighbourhood, noting a distinctive lotting pattern on the south side of the street that would not be maintained by the reduced frontages.

The appellant appealed the City of Mississauga's enactment of a city-wide zoning by-law amendment.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement that resolved all outstanding issues, including definitions for void areas and gross floor area, and setback regulations for townhouses.

The Tribunal accepted the uncontroverted expert planning evidence that the settlement modifications are minor, consistent with provincial policies, conform to applicable official plans, and represent good planning.

The appeal was allowed in part to implement the settlement.