APPLICANT’S PROPOSAL AND PURPOSE OF THE APPLICATION

1The Owner wants to construct a four-storey, low-rise apartment building, as shown on the plans filed with the Committee. The existing dwelling and shed will be demolished.

REQUESTED VARIANCE

2The Owner requires the Committee’s authorization for a minor variance from the Zoning By-law as follows to permit 13 parking spaces (for residents), whereas the By-law requires a minimum of 14 parking spaces.

PUBLIC HEARING

Oral Submissions Summary

3Nadia De Santi, Agent for the Applicant, and City Planner Solé Soyak were present.

DECISION AND REASONS OF THE COMMITTEE: APPLICATION GRANTED

Application Must Satisfy Statutory Four-Part Test

4The Committee has the power to authorize a minor variance from the provisions of the Zoning By-law if, in its opinion, the application meets all four requirements under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act. It requires consideration of whether the variance is minor, is desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land, building or structure, and whether the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law are maintained.

Evidence

5Evidence considered by the Committee included any oral submissions made at the hearing, as highlighted above, and the following written submissions held on file with the Secretary-Treasurer and available from the Committee Coordinator upon request:

Application and supporting documents, including cover letter, plans, tree information, Real Property Report, a photo of the posted sign, and a sign posting declaration.
City Planning Report received September 1, 2023, with no concerns.
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority email dated September 1, 2023, with no objections.
Hydro Ottawa email dated September 1, 2023, with no objections.
Ottawa International Airport Authority email dated August 23, 2023, with no comments.

Effect of Submissions on Decision

6The Committee considered all written and oral submissions relating to the application in making its decision and granted the application.

7Based on the evidence, the Committee is satisfied that the requested variance meets all four requirements under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act.

8The Committee notes that the City’s Planning Report raises “no concerns” regarding the application, highlighting that “the reduction of one parking space will not have an undue adverse impact on the overall enjoyment of the property given that the site is located within walking distance of amenities and is located near frequent and local transit routes.”

9The Committee also notes that no evidence was presented that the variance would result in any unacceptable adverse impact on neighbouring properties.

10Considering the circumstances, the Committee finds that, because the proposal fits well in the area, the requested variance is, from a planning and public interest point of view, desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land, building or structure on the property, and relative to the neighbouring lands.

11The Committee also finds that the requested variance maintains the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan because the proposal respects the character of the area.

12In addition, the Committee finds that the requested variance maintains the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law because the proposal represents orderly development on the property that is compatible with the surrounding area.

13Moreover, the Committee finds that the requested variance is minor because it will not create any unacceptable adverse impact on abutting properties or the neighbourhood in general.

14THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT therefore authorizes the requested variance, subject to the location and size of the proposed parking being in accordance with the site plan filed, Committee of Adjustment date stamped June 27, 2023, as it relates to the requested variance.

“Fabian Poulin” FABIAN POULIN VICE-CHAIR

Absent JAY BALTZ MEMBER

“George Barrett” GEORGE BARRETT MEMBER

“Heather MacLean” HEATHER MACLEAN MEMBER

“Julianne Wright” JULIANNE WRIGHT MEMBER

I certify this is a true copy of the Decision of the Committee of Adjustment of the City of Ottawa, dated September 15, 2023.

“Michel Bellemare” MICHEL BELLEMARE SECRETARY-TREASURER

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO APPEAL

To appeal this decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), a completed appeal form along with payment must be received by the Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment by October 5, 2023, delivered by email at cofa@ottawa.ca and/or by mail or courier to the following address:

Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment, 101 Centrepointe Drive, 4th floor, Ottawa, Ontario, K2G 5K7

The Appeal Form is available on the OLT website at https://olt.gov.on.ca/. The Ontario Land Tribunal has established a filing fee of $400.00 per type of application with an additional filing fee of $25.00 for each secondary application. Payment can be made by certified cheque or money order made payable to the Ontario Minister of Finance, or by credit card. Please indicate on the Appeal Form if you wish to pay by credit card. If you have any questions about the appeal process, please contact the Committee of Adjustment office by calling 613-580-2436 or by email at cofa@ottawa.ca.

Only the applicant, the Minister or a specified person or public body that has an interest in the matter may appeal the decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal. A “specified person” does not include an individual or a community association.

There are no provisions for the Committee of Adjustment or the Ontario Land Tribunal to extend the statutory deadline to file an appeal. If the deadline is not met, the OLT does not have the authority to hold a hearing to consider your appeal.

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Fares Elsabagh, 2023 CanLII 152566

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