Ottawa Committee of Adjustment

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to subdivide a property into two parcels for future phased development and to grant an easement for servicing and access.

The City's Planning Report raised no concerns subject to conditions.

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

The application for provisional consent was granted subject to conditions.

The applicant sought consent to sever a property to create separate ownership for each half of a semi-detached dwelling under construction, along with a minor variance to permit an increased driveway slope of 12%.

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

Both the consent and minor variance applications were granted, subject to conditions.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a property into two parcels to create one new lot for future residential development, while retaining the existing 27 townhouse dwellings.

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

The application for provisional consent was granted subject to conditions.

The applicant sought a minor variance to permit a reduced rear yard setback of 4.74 metres for a one-storey sunroom addition, whereas the zoning by-law required 8.38 metres.

The application was unopposed.

The Committee of Adjustment 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 for a lot line adjustment to convey a 17-square-metre portion of its property to an abutting property owner.

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 the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act, subject to standard conditions for lot additions.

The applicants sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act for a lot line adjustment to convey a 1.82 square metre portion of their property to the abutting property owner.

The conveyance would resolve an existing garage eave encroachment.

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 consolidation of the severed land with the abutting property.

The applicant, Costco Wholesale Canada LTD, sought minor variances to permit an addition to an existing office building with reduced transparent glazing and no active customer entrances facing public streets.

The application was amended during the hearing to remove a variance for landscaped area.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the amended proposal met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, as it fit well in the area, respected the neighbourhood character, and represented orderly development without creating adverse impacts.

The application was granted as amended.

The applicants applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever their property into two separate parcels to construct two detached dwellings, each containing an additional dwelling unit.

The application was unopposed.

The Committee found that a plan of subdivision was not necessary and that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and had regard for matters of provincial interest and the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The Committee granted provisional consent subject to several conditions, including the approval of concurrent minor variance applications.

The applicant, Maplered Property Management, applied to the Committee of Adjustment for permission under subsection 45(2) of the Planning Act to expand a legal non-conforming automotive repair garage.

The proposal involved constructing an addition on the north side and an enclosed exterior storage area at the rear of the existing building.

The Committee found that the requested permission met the two-fold test relating to desirability and impact, noting no objections from the City or the public.

The application was granted, subject to the proposed construction being in accordance with the filed site plan and elevations.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit a reduced lot area and an increased driveway slope to construct two semi-detached dwellings, each containing two additional units, for a total of 12 units.

Neighbourhood residents objected, raising concerns about parking, stormwater runoff, snow removal, and density.

The Committee of Adjustment refused the applications, finding that the requested variances were not desirable for the appropriate development of the land and were not minor, as they would create unacceptable adverse impacts on abutting properties and the neighbourhood.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act for a lot line adjustment to convey a 0.04 square metre portion of her property to the abutting property owners at 1 Second Avenue, and to expand an existing detached garage.

The application was part of a mutual land exchange to eliminate an existing eave encroachment.

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 for provisional consent was granted subject to conditions, including the requirement that the severed land merge with the abutting property.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit a reduced rear yard setback, rear yard area, and interior side yard setback to expand an existing detached garage.

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 as amended.

The applicants applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to subdivide their property into two separate parcels for residential development, proposing to construct one detached dwelling with two additional dwelling units on each parcel.

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 approval of concurrent minor variance applications, payment of cash-in-lieu of parkland, and the execution of a development agreement regarding stormwater management and tree protection.

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

The application was unopposed and the City's Planning Report raised no concerns.

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

The application for provisional consent was granted subject to standard conditions regarding the filing of a registered Reference Plan and electronic registration documents.

The applicant applied for minor variances to permit a reduced lot area for a proposed two-storey semi-detached dwelling with additional dwelling units.

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

Finding that the proposal respects the character of the neighbourhood, represents orderly development, and will not create any unacceptable adverse impact, 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 permit a reduced number of resident parking spaces and a garage entrance projection for a four-storey, 32-unit apartment building.

The Committee of Adjustment applied the four-part test 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 applicant sought minor variances to permit a reduced lot width and lot area to construct a three-storey, low-rise apartment building with eight residential 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 character of the neighbourhood, and represents orderly development, the Committee concluded the variances were minor and desirable.

The application was granted.

The applicants sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to enter into a long-term lease of more than 21 years for a portion of their property to construct a three-storey retirement home.

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

The application was unopposed and granted subject to conditions.

The applicant, Manotick Tree Movers Inc., applied for consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to subdivide their property into two separate parcels to create one new lot for a surplus farm dwelling.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the application alongside a concurrent minor variance application.

Finding that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and had adequate regard for the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act, the Committee granted provisional consent subject to several conditions, including the approval of the minor variance and the provision of independent private sewage and well systems.

The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to establish easements for emergency vehicle access over several parts of the subject property.

The application was unopposed.

The Committee reviewed the application against the criteria in 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 had adequate regard for matters of provincial interest, the Committee granted the provisional consent subject to conditions.