OTTCOA 2024

The applicant sought minor variances to permit reduced setbacks and frontage on a private street to facilitate the subdivision of a property into two separate parcels.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, as they were 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 without opposition.

The applicant, Glenview Homes Inc., applied for a minor variance to permit a reduced front yard setback of 4.4 metres for an end unit townhouse dwelling, whereas the Zoning By-law requires 4.75 metres.

The application was unopposed and supported by the City's Planning Report.

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

The Committee found the variance to be minor, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted.

The applicant, Glenview Homes Inc., applied for a minor variance to permit a reduced front yard setback of 4.4 metres for a proposed end unit townhouse dwelling, whereas the zoning by-law required 4.75 metres.

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

Finding that the variance was minor, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and maintained the general intent and purpose of both the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law, the Committee granted the application.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit a reduced lot width and reduced interior side yard setbacks to construct a three-storey, 17-unit stacked dwelling.

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

Finding that the proposal supported intensification, respected the neighbourhood character, and would not create unacceptable adverse impacts, the Committee concluded the variances were minor and desirable for the appropriate development of the land.

The application was granted subject to the construction being in accordance with the filed plans.

The applicant sought a minor variance to construct a two-storey detached dwelling containing a studio space on a consolidated lot, requiring relief from the rear yard area and setback provisions for a through lot under the Zoning By-law.

The majority of the Committee of Adjustment found that the proposal met the four-part test under section 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting it fit well in the area and would not cause unacceptable adverse impacts.

The application was granted, with two members dissenting.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a property into three separate parcels for residential development, along with reciprocal easements for vehicular and pedestrian access.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act and the Provincial Policy Statement.

Finding that a plan of subdivision was not necessary and that the proposal represented orderly development, the Committee granted the applications subject to conditions, including a tree planting plan, grading and drainage plans, and a potential road widening conveyance.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to grant easements for pedestrian access to facilitate the development of eight townhouse dwellings.

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, promoting efficient land use and intensification.

The applications were granted subject to conditions, including the registration of a joint use and maintenance agreement and a notice on title regarding the lack of on-site parking.

The applicant sought consent to sever a property into two separate parcels for future residential development, along with associated easements for vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

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

The application was granted subject to standard conditions, including cash-in-lieu of parkland, a joint use and maintenance agreement, and grading and servicing requirements.

The applicant applied for consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a property into two parcels and establish easements for the future construction of two townhouse buildings.

The Committee of Adjustment determined that a plan of subdivision was not necessary for the proper and orderly development of the municipality.

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

The applications were granted subject to conditions, including the execution of a joint use and maintenance agreement and the provision of independent municipal services.

The applicant applied for minor variances to permit reduced front, corner side, and interior side yard setbacks for the construction of a semi-detached dwelling.

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

Finding that the proposed variances were 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 Committee granted the application.

The applicants applied for consent under section 53 of the Planning Act for a lot line adjustment to convey a portion of their property to the abutting property owners.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the application and the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act.

Finding that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and had adequate regard for matters of provincial interest, the Committee granted the provisional consent subject to several conditions, including a road widening conveyance and parcel consolidation.

The applicant sought a minor variance to permit a driveway for a townhouse unit to occupy 60 percent of the front yard, exceeding the 50 percent maximum permitted by the Zoning By-law.

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

Finding that the variance 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 Committee granted the application.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit a reduced lot width and lot area to subdivide the property and construct a six-unit stacked dwelling while retaining the existing detached dwelling.

The City's Planning Report raised no concerns, and the Committee found that the proposal was consistent with the neighbourhood land pattern.

The Committee of Adjustment granted the application, concluding that the variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit a reduced front yard setback of 4.39 metres for a proposed semi-detached dwelling with additional dwelling units.

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

The applications were granted.

The applicants sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever their property into two separate parcels, creating separate ownership for each half of an existing semi-detached dwelling, and for a joint-use and maintenance agreement.

The application was unopposed and supported by the City's Planning Report.

The Committee of Adjustment granted the application, finding it consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in compliance with the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act, subject to standard conditions regarding servicing, grading, and the registration of a joint-use and maintenance agreement.

The applicant sought a minor variance to permit a reduced rear yard setback of 4.7 metres, instead of the required 7.5 metres, to construct a three-storey, eight-unit low-rise apartment building.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the application met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act.

The variance was deemed minor, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted.

The applicants applied to the Committee of Adjustment for minor variances to permit the construction of a new two-storey detached dwelling.

The requested variances included reductions to the front yard and interior side yard setbacks, permitting a driveway between the front wall and the street, and a reduction in aggregated soft landscaping.

The Committee applied the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act and found that the variances were 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 applicants sought a minor variance to increase the maximum permitted building height from 8.5 metres to 9.75 metres to allow for an accessible third-floor addition.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variance met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting that the proposal respected the neighbourhood's character and would not create unacceptable adverse impacts.

The application was granted.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit reduced lot areas and rear yard setbacks for the construction of eight townhouse dwellings, each with two additional dwelling units.

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 neighbourhood character, and will not create 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 applications were granted.

The applicants sought a minor variance under section 45 of the Planning Act to construct a detached garage, requiring an increased cumulative floor area of 81 square metres for accessory structures, whereas the Zoning By-law permitted a maximum of 55 square metres.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variance met the four-part statutory test, noting that the proposed structure was less than 50% of the primary dwelling's footprint and would not cause unacceptable adverse impacts on neighbouring properties.

The application was granted.