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Appeals allowed; consents and minor variances for residential severance granted based on uncontroverted planning evidence.
The appellant appealed the City of Ottawa Committee of Adjustment's refusal of consent and minor variance applications to sever a residential property into two lots and permit reduced lot width, area, and side yard setbacks.
The City did not attend the hearing.
The Tribunal heard uncontroverted expert planning evidence that the proposal represents good planning, is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, and meets the legislative tests under the Planning Act.
The Tribunal allowed the appeals, granting provisional consents subject to conditions and authorizing the minor variances.
Motion to consolidate multiple Planning Act and Aggregate Resources Act appeals regarding a proposed quarry granted.
At a Case Management Conference, the applicant brought a motion to consolidate several appeals and referrals relating to the proposed Macleod Quarries.
The proceedings included appeals under the Planning Act regarding official plan and zoning by-law amendments, and a referral under the Aggregate Resources Act for a Class A licence.
With the consent of all parties, the Tribunal granted the motion to consolidate the proceedings to avoid inconsistent findings and ensure an expeditious resolution.
