Ottawa Committee of Adjustment

The applicants applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever their property into two separate parcels to create separate ownership for each of the existing duplex dwellings.

The application was unopposed and proceeded on the fast-track consent agenda.

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

The application for consent was granted subject to conditions.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit an increased height and lot coverage for a proposed accessory structure in a rural residential zone.

Neighbours opposed the application, raising concerns about the structure's size, height, and visual impact on the streetscape.

The Committee of Adjustment refused the application, finding that the requested variances did not maintain the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law and were not minor due to their unacceptable adverse impact on the surrounding area.

The applicants sought permission under s. 45(2) of the Planning Act to expand a legally non-conforming use in a DR zone to construct a two-storey addition containing a garage and a secondary dwelling unit.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the proposal met the two-part test for desirability and impact, noting no objections from city staff, conservation authorities, or neighbours.

The application was granted subject to compliance with the filed plans.

The applicants sought consent to sever a 0.8-hectare parcel of land containing an existing dwelling from a 48-hectare vacant retained parcel.

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

The unopposed application was granted subject to standard conditions regarding well and septic systems, geotechnical studies, and noise control.

The applicant sought consent to sever a property into two parcels and minor variances for reduced lot areas to construct two detached dwellings, each with two additional dwelling units.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the consent application satisfied the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act and that the minor variances met the four-part test under section 45(1).

The applications were granted subject to conditions.

The applicants sought minor variances under section 45 of the Planning Act to construct a new two-storey detached dwelling, requiring relief for building height, driveway width, and driveway access location.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variances met the four-part test under 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.

The applicant, 1384341 Ontario Ltd., applied for minor variances to permit a reduced total interior side yard setback and an increased projection for a covered porch for a proposed one-storey detached dwelling.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the application under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act.

Finding 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 Committee granted the application.

The applicants sought a minor variance to permit an increased gross floor area for a second-storey addition to their dwelling.

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 would not create unacceptable adverse impacts, the Committee concluded the variance was minor, desirable, and maintained the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a property containing a hotel and residential tower into separate parcels with reciprocal easements.

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

The applications for consent to sever and grant easements were granted subject to conditions.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit a reduced parking space rate and an increased driveway width for a proposed development of four buildings, including warehouse and light industrial uses.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the application met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting no objections from the City or the public.

The requested variances were authorized.

The applicant, a dairy farm operator, applied for minor variances to permit reduced Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) setbacks for a new barn and solid manure pack.

The City's Planning Report raised concerns, but the Committee of Adjustment found that the MDS guidelines allow for setback reductions for expansions of existing operations.

The Committee concluded that the 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.

The applicants sought minor variances to permit a reduced rear yard setback and rear yard area to construct a new two-storey addition on the east side of their existing dwelling.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the application under the four-part test of 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 and desirable.

The application was granted.

The applicants sought a minor variance to permit a reduced rear yard setback of 6.25 metres, instead of the required 7.5 metres, to construct a sunroom addition.

The application was unopposed and supported by city planning staff.

The Committee of Adjustment granted the application, finding that the 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 applicants sought consent to sever their property into two parcels to create one new parcel for future residential development, retaining the existing dwelling.

The City requested conditions, including a notice on title warning of environmental noise from a nearby abandoned railway line, and the removal or relocation of accessory structures near the proposed lot line.

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

The application was granted subject to conditions, including the requested noise warning and accessory structure requirements.

The applicants sought minor variances to permit the construction of a two-storey coach house at the rear of their existing dwelling.

The requested variances included an increased interior side yard setback, increased driveway width, and increased building height.

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

The application was granted.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a property into two parcels for the construction of two semi-detached dwellings and to establish reciprocal easements for shared driveway access.

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

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

The applications were granted subject to conditions, including the provision of a joint use and maintenance agreement and a revised tree information report.

The applicant sought consent to sever a property into two separate parcels for future residential development, requiring the demolition of the existing dwelling.

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 applications were granted, and provisional consent was given subject to conditions including stormwater management, noise control, and road widening.

The applicants sought consent to sever a property into two separate parcels to obtain separate ownership for each half of a two-storey semi-detached dwelling under construction, along with a minor variance for a reduced lot width.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the applications met the statutory tests under the Planning Act, including the four-part test for minor variances and the criteria for consent to sever.

The applications were unopposed and supported by the City's Planning Report.

The Committee granted the consent and authorized the minor variance, subject to conditions.

The applicant sought minor variances to construct a third-storey addition over an existing two-storey mixed-use building, converting it into an eight-unit, low-rise apartment building.

The requested variances included reductions in setbacks, parking requirements, and window coverage.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the amended application met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, as the variances were minor, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and maintained the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted subject to conditions.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit the construction of a three-storey, eight-unit apartment building, requiring reductions in lot area, front yard setback, and rear yard setback.

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

Finding no objections and noting the proposal's compatibility with the surrounding area, the Committee concluded the variances were minor, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and maintained the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted.