Committee of Adjustment / Comité de dérogation
DECISION MINOR VARIANCE
Date of Decision: June 12, 2026
Panel: 2 - Suburban
File: D08-02-26/A-00048
Application: Minor Variance under section 45 of the Planning Act
Applicant: L. Legault
Property Address: 6583 des Chouettes Lane
Ward: 2 - Orléans West-Innes
Legal Description: Lot 38, Registered Plan 4M-563, and Block 39, Registered Plan 4M-753
Zoning (By-law 2008-250): R1W
Zoning (By-law 2026-50): N1B
Heard: June 2, 2026, in person and by videoconference
APPLICANT’S PROPOSAL AND PURPOSE OF THE APPLICATION
1The Applicant wants to build a house that does not comply with the zoning regulations, as shown on the plans submitted to the Committee.
REQUESTED VARIANCES
2The Applicant is requesting that the Committee authorize minor variances from the zoning regulations, as follows:
Under Zoning By-Law 2008-250
a) To permit a reduced front yard setback of 3.03 metres, whereas the By-law requires a minimum front yard setback of 4.5 metres.
b) To permit a reduced corner side yard setback of 3.11 metres, whereas the By-law requires a minimum corner side yard setback of 4.5 metres.
Under Zoning By-Law 2026-50
c) To permit a reduced front yard setback of 3.03 metres, whereas the By-law requires a minimum front yard setback of 4.5 metres.
3There are no other pending applications regarding the property under the Planning Act.
4For the purposes of the transition and continuation provisions of Zoning By-law 2026-50, this application was deemed complete on May 7, 2026.
PUBLIC HEARING
Oral Submissions Summary
5Patrick Legault, the Applicant’s agent, gave a presentation accompanied by slides; a copy of the slides is available upon request from the coordinator. Luc Legault, the Applicant, was also present.
6Mr. Legault confirmed that the application needed to be amended to include the following variance under Zoning By-law 2026-50, which is identical to the one also requested under Zoning By-law 2008-250:
c) To permit a reduced front yard setback of 3.03 metres, whereas the By-law requires a minimum front yard setback of 4.5 metres.
7In response to questions from the Panel, Mr. Legault confirmed that the corner sight triangle would be preserved as part of the proposed development.
8City Planner Dylan Geldart confirmed that there were no issues regarding sight lines given the layout of the lot, and that the requested variances are consistent with existing setbacks in the neighbourhood. He further confirmed that one parking space was required under Zoning By-law 2008-250 and that no parking spaces were required under Zoning By-law 2026-50.
9The Committee also heard oral submissions from the following individuals:
R. Buffam, speaking on behalf of neighbourhood residents, expressed concerns about overdevelopment, the proposal’s incompatibility with the area, its impact on the neighbourhood’s character and streetscape, increased population density, and the implications for pedestrian safety.
V. Martynova, highlighted concerns about snow accumulation, its impact on visibility and pedestrian safety, as well as the lack of on-street parking spaces.
T. Martynova, expressed concerns about increased vehicle traffic, on-street parking and the impact on pedestrian safety.
10Following the public hearing, the Committee reserved its decision.
DECISION AND REASONS OF THE COMMITTEE: APPLICATION GRANTED AS AMENDED
Application Must Satisfy Statutory Four-Part Test
11The 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 variances are minor, are 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
12Evidence considered by the Committee included all 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 a cover letter, plans, photo of the posted sign, and a sign posting declaration.
City Planning Report received May 28, 2026, with no concerns.
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority email received May 25, 2026, with objections.
Hydro Ottawa email received May 27, 2026, with comments.
P. Fundarek, petition signed by 47 residents in opposition, and email received May 27, 2026, with comments.
D. Lim Tung and J. Kop, emails received May 28, 2026, and June 1, 2026, with comments.
W. and L. Ireland, email received May 29, 2026, with comments.
R. Breton, email received June 1, 2026, with comments.
Effect of Submissions on Decision
13The Committee considered all written and oral submissions relating to the application in making its decision and granted the application.
14Based on the evidence, the Committee is satisfied that the requested variances meet all four requirements under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act.
15The Committee notes that the City’s Planning Report raises “no concerns” regarding the application.
16The Committee also notes that no compelling evidence was presented that the variances would result in any unacceptable adverse impact on neighbouring properties.
17Considering the circumstances, the Committee finds that, because the proposal fits well in the area, the requested variances are, 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.
18The Committee also finds that the requested variances maintain the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan because the proposal respects the character of the neighbourhood.
19In addition, the Committee finds that the requested variances maintain the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law because the proposal represents orderly development that is compatible with the surrounding area.
20Moreover, the Committee finds that the requested variances are minor because they will not create any unacceptable adverse impact on abutting properties or the neighbourhood in general.
21THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT ORDERS that the application is granted, as amended, and the variances to the Zoning By-law are authorized, subject to the location and size of the proposed construction complying with the site plan filed with the Committee of Adjustment on April 23, 2026, and the elevation plans filed April 16, 2026, as they relate to the requested variances.
"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 Ottawa Committee of Adjustment, dated June 12, 2026
“Michel Bellemare” MICHEL BELLEMARE SECRETARY-TREASURER
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