Committee of Adjustment / Comité de dérogation
DECISION CONSENT/SEVERANCE
Date of Decision: June 12, 2026
Panel: 3 - Rural
Files: D08-01-26/B-00091 & D08-01-26/B-00092
Application: Consent under section 53 of the Planning Act
Applicant: Taggart Residential Developments Ltd.
Property Address: 6081 Hazeldean Road
Ward: 6 - Stittsville
Legal Description: Part of Lot 24, Concession 12, former Township of Goulbourn
Zoning (By-law 2008-250): AM9 [2101]
Zoning (By-law 2026-50): MS2 [2101]
Heard: June 2, 2026, in person and by videoconference
APPLICANT’S PROPOSAL AND PURPOSE OF THE APPLICATIONS
1The Applicant wants to enter into two long-term leases, each for a period of more than 21 years. The property contains one commercial strip-mall and three free-standing buildings.
CONSENT REQUIRED
2The Applicant is requesting the Committee’s consent for two long-term leases.
3The subject property is shown on a draft 4R-Plan filed with the applications and the leased parcels will be as follows:
Table 1 Proposed Leased Lands
| File No. | Frontage (m) | Depth (m) | Area (m2) | Part | Building |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B-00091 | 72.93 | Irregular | 1850 | 1 | 6065 Hazeldean Road ‘LCBO’ |
| B-00092 | 52.73 | irregular | 2,177 | 2 | 6085 Hazeldean Road ‘RBC’ |
4For the purposes of the transition and continuation provisions of Zoning By-law 2026-50, these applications were deemed complete on May 11, 2026.
PUBLIC HEARING
Oral Submissions Summary
5Crystal McConkey, the Applicant’s agent, and City Planner Spencer Mulvaney were present.
6No objections were raised regarding the approval of these unopposed applications as part of the Committee’s expedited procedure.
DECISION AND REASONS OF THE COMMITTEE: APPLICATIONS GRANTED
Applications Must Satisfy Statutory Tests
7Under the Planning Act, the Committee has the power to grant a consent if it is satisfied that a plan of subdivision of the land is not necessary for the proper and orderly development of the municipality. Also, the Committee must be satisfied that an application is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024, and has regard for matters of provincial interest under section 2 of the Act, as well as the following criteria set out in subsection 51(24):
Criteria
(24) In considering a draft plan of subdivision, regard shall be had, among other matters, to the health, safety, convenience, accessibility for persons with disabilities and welfare of the present and future inhabitants of the municipality and to,
a) the effect of development of the proposed subdivision on matters of provincial interest as referred to in section 2;
b) whether the proposed subdivision is premature or in the public interest;
c) whether the plan conforms to the official plan and adjacent plans of subdivision, if any;
d) the suitability of the land for the purposes for which it is to be subdivided;
d.1) if any affordable housing units are being proposed, the suitability of the proposed units for affordable housing;
e) the number, width, location and proposed grades and elevations of highways, and the adequacy of them, and the highways linking the highways in the proposed subdivision with the established highway system in the vicinity and the adequacy of them;
f) the dimensions and shapes of the proposed lots;
g) the restrictions or proposed restrictions, if any, on the land proposed to be subdivided or the buildings and structures proposed to be erected on it and the restrictions, if any, on adjoining land;
h) conservation of natural resources and flood control;
i) the adequacy of utilities and municipal services;
j) the adequacy of school sites;
k) the area of land, if any, within the proposed subdivision that, exclusive of highways, is to be conveyed or dedicated for public purposes;
l) the extent to which the plan’s design optimizes the available supply, means of supplying, efficient use and conservation of energy; and
m) the interrelationship between the design of the proposed plan of subdivision and site plan control matters relating to any development on the land, if the land is also located within a site plan control area designated under subsection 41 (2) of this Act or subsection 114 (2) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006. 1994, c. 23, s. 30; 2001, c. 32, s. 31 (2); 2006, c. 23, s. 22 (3, 4); 2016, c. 25, Sched. 4, s. 8 (2).
Evidence
8Evidence 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:
- Applications and supporting documents, including a cover letter, plans, parcel abstract, photo of the posted sign, and a sign posting declaration.
- City Planning Report received May 28, 2026, with no concerns.
- Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority email received May 26, 2026, with no objections.
- Hydro Ottawa email received May 26, 2026, with no comments.
Effect of Submissions on Decision
9The Committee considered all written and oral submissions relating to the applications in making its decision and granted the applications.
10The Committee notes that the City’s Planning Report raises “no concerns” regarding the applications.
11Based on the evidence, the Committee is satisfied that the proposal is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024, that promotes building homes, sustaining strong communities; providing infrastructure and public service facilities in an efficient manner while accommodating projected needs; the wise use and management of resources; and, protecting public health and safety.
12The Committee is also satisfied that the proposal has adequate regard to matters of provincial interest, including the orderly development of safe and healthy communities; the appropriate location of growth and development; and the protection of public health and safety.
13Additionally, the Committee is satisfied that a plan of subdivision of the land is not necessary for the proper and orderly development of the municipality.
14Moreover, the Committee is satisfied that the proposal has adequate regard for the criteria specified under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act and is in the public interest.
15THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT ORDERS that the applications are granted and the provisional consent is to be given, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A to this decision.
"Terence Otto" TERENCE OTTO VICE-CHAIR
"Gary Duncan" GARY DUNCAN MEMBER
"Beth Henderson" BETH HENDERSON MEMBER
"Martin Vervoort" MARTIN VERVOORT MEMBER
Declared interest JOCELYN CHANDLER 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
NOTICE OF RIGHT TO APPEAL
To appeal this decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), a completed appeal form and the filing fee must be submitted via one of the below options and must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. on July 2, 2026.
OLT E-FILE SERVICE – An appeal can be filed online through the E-File Portal. First-time users will need to register for a My Ontario Account. Select [Ottawa (City): Committee of Adjustment] as the Approval Authority. To complete the appeal, fill in all the required fields and provide the filing fee by credit card.
BY EMAIL - Appeal packages can be submitted by email to cofa@ottawa.ca. The appeal form is available on the OLT website at Forms | Ontario Land Tribunal. Please indicate on the appeal form that payment will be made by credit card.
IN PERSON – Appeal packages can be delivered to the Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment, 101 Centrepointe Drive, 4th floor, Ottawa, Ontario, K2G 5K7. The appeal form is available on the OLT website at Forms | Ontario Land Tribunal. In person 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.
Please note only one of the above options needs to be completed. If your preferred method of appeal is not available at the time of filing, the appeal must be filed with one of the other two options.
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.
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.
If you have any questions about the appeal process, please visit File an Appeal | Ontario Land Tribunal
NOTICE TO APPLICANT(S)
Should a Development Agreement be required, such request should be initiated 30 working days prior to lapsing date of the consent and should include all required documentation including that related to transfers, easements, and postponements, and all approved technical studies. If you do not fulfill the conditions of provisional consent within the two-year period, the Planning Act provides that your application “shall be deemed to be refused”.
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APPENDIX A
That the Owner(s) submit to the Committee a copy of a deposited reference plan that conforms substantially to the draft reference plan or sketch submitted with the application(s), to the satisfaction of the Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment or their designate. The frontage and area of the leased land must be indicated on the plan or in a surveyor’s certificate.
Once all the above conditions have been fulfilled, that the Owner(s) have an Ontario lawyer in good standing, submit to the Committee to the satisfaction of the Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment or their designate:
a) A draft Certificate of Official indicating the type of transaction(s) for which provisional consent is given and including a full description of the land that is the subject of the consent.
b) A copy of the “electronic registration in preparation documents” for the transactions(s) for which provisional consent is given.