OTTCOA 2023

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to subdivide a property into three separate parcels to create two new lots for future residential development.

City Planning staff requested an adjournment to allow for a mineral resource impact assessment.

The Committee of Adjustment proceeded with the hearing and granted provisional consent, finding the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and section 51(24) of the Planning Act, subject to conditions including the provision of a mineral resource impact assessment and a groundwater adequacy report.

The applicants, Minto Greenfield GP Inc. and Greenfield Limited Partnership, applied for consent under Section 53 of the Planning Act for a lot line adjustment.

The proposal involved conveying a portion of vacant land to merge with an abutting property, while retaining another vacant parcel.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the criteria under Section 51(24) of the Planning Act and found the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement.

The application was granted subject to conditions, including the consolidation of the severed lands with the abutting property.

The applicants applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever their property into three parcels to create two new lots for future residential development.

The Committee considered the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act and found that a plan of subdivision was not necessary for the proper and orderly development of the municipality.

The Committee granted the provisional consent subject to several conditions, including the conveyance of a road widening if required, and the provision of a report demonstrating the adequacy of the aquifer to support the proposed development.

The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever a property to create one new residential lot.

The Committee considered the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act and found the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement.

The application was granted subject to conditions, including the provision of an Environmental Impact Statement and a report demonstrating the adequacy of the aquifer.

The applicant, Ottawa Salus Corporation, applied for minor variances to permit the subdivision of a property into two parcels for a 54-unit low-rise apartment building and a four-unit townhouse block.

The requested variances included reductions in lot area, lot width, interior side yard setbacks, and landscaping requirements, as well as permissions for additional walkways and front yard parking.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting no concerns from the City and no evidence of adverse impacts on neighbouring properties.

The applications were granted subject to the development proceeding in accordance with the revised site plan and elevation drawings.

The applicant sought consent to sever their property into three separate parcels to create two new lots for future residential development, retaining the existing dwelling.

City Planning staff requested an adjournment due to errors in Official Plan Policies, but the Committee proceeded with the hearing.

The Committee granted the applications, finding the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in compliance with the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act, subject to several conditions including cash-in-lieu of parkland and geotechnical/groundwater agreements.

The applicant sought minor variances to subdivide a property into four separate parcels to create long semi-detached dwellings with a shared driveway.

The City opposed the application, arguing that a Zoning By-law Amendment and Plan of Condominium were the appropriate mechanisms for the proposed planned unit development.

The Committee of Adjustment refused the applications, finding that the proposal would result in constrained lots incapable of functioning independently, was not desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and did not maintain the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law.

The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment for minor variances to permit a reduced interior side yard setback and the elimination of a landscape buffer to construct a pharmacy and clinic.

The Committee applied the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act.

Finding that the proposal fits well in the area, respects the character of the neighbourhood, and will not create unacceptable adverse impacts, the Committee concluded the variances were minor, desirable, and maintained the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit a reduced rear yard setback and rear yard area to construct an 18-unit low-rise apartment building.

The Committee of Adjustment applied the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act.

Finding that the proposal fits well in the area, respects the character of the neighbourhood, and contributes to residential intensification without creating unacceptable adverse impacts, the Committee granted the application.

The applicant sought a minor variance to permit a reduced pole width of 1.45 metres for a flag lot, whereas the zoning by-law required a minimum of 2.2 metres.

The variance was requested to subdivide the property into two parcels to create separate ownerships for each half of an existing long semi-detached dwelling.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the variance met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting no objections from city planning or conservation authorities, and granted the application.

The applicants sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever their property into two separate parcels to create one new lot for residential development.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, had adequate regard for matters of provincial interest, and met the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The application was granted subject to conditions, including the provision of independent private sewage systems and a report demonstrating the adequacy of the aquifer.

The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment for a minor variance to permit a reduced corner side yard setback of 1.62 metres, whereas the Zoning By-law requires 2.5 metres, to construct a second storey addition over an existing front porch.

The Old Ottawa East Community Association initially raised concerns regarding tree protection, which were resolved prior to the hearing.

The Committee found that the requested variance met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, as it was minor, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and maintained the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted.

The applicant sought consent to sever its property into three separate parcels for the construction of a long semi-detached dwelling and a detached dwelling, and to grant an easement/right-of-way.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, had regard for matters of provincial interest, and satisfied the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The application was granted subject to conditions.

The applicants sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to subdivide their property into two separate parcels to establish separate ownership for each half of a semi-detached dwelling under construction.

The Committee of Adjustment found the application consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and satisfied the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The application was granted subject to conditions, including a tree planting plan, independent servicing, and a joint use and maintenance agreement.

The applicants sought consent under Section 53 of the Planning Act for a lot line adjustment and a grant of easement/right of way.

The severed land, containing two existing accessory buildings, would merge with the abutting property to the west, while an easement would be established over the severed land in favour of the retained land for access.

The Committee of Adjustment found the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and satisfied the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The application was granted subject to conditions, including the consolidation of the severed land with the abutting property.

The applicant sought consent to sever a rural property to create one new residential lot, retaining the existing dwelling on the retained parcel.

The City had no concerns but requested conditions, including a potential road widening.

The Committee of Adjustment found the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The application was granted subject to standard conditions, including provisions for road widening and groundwater adequacy.

The applicant, Ottawa Salus Corporation, applied for consent to sever a property into two parcels to construct a 54-unit low-rise apartment building and a four-unit townhouse block, along with associated easements for access, parking, and servicing.

The City's Planning Report raised no concerns.

The Committee of Adjustment found the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The applications for consent were granted subject to conditions, including the registration of a Joint Use, Maintenance and Common Elements Agreement.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit 0 residential and 0 visitor parking spaces for a proposed 6-storey, 19-unit mixed-use building.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act.

Finding that the proposal fits well in the area, respects the character of the neighbourhood, and represents orderly development without unacceptable adverse impacts, the Committee concluded the variances were minor, desirable, and maintained the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted.

The applicant sought minor variances to convert an existing office building into a mix of residential and commercial units.

The requested variances included reductions to the required commercial ground floor area, driveway width, drive aisle width, parking space dimensions, and vertical clearance.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting that the proposal fit well in the area, maintained the intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, and would not create unacceptable adverse impacts.

The application was granted.

The applicants sought minor variances to permit a reduced rear yard setback and rear yard area to construct a one-storey sunroom addition.

The Committee of Adjustment applied the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act.

Finding that the proposal fit well in the area, respected the neighbourhood's character, and had no unacceptable adverse impacts, the Committee concluded the variances were minor, desirable, and maintained the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted.