Committee of Adjustment

Resolved that Minor Variance Application A28-25 for 18 Marlow Avenue, to permit a home occupation solely in an accessory structure, whereas a home occupation is only permitted within the dwelling unit, as per Section 4.15 a), of Zoning By-law 14-45, as amended be approved.

Resolved that Minor Variance Application A26-25 for 38 Morrison Crescent, to permit a reduced minimum interior side yard setback of 2.35 metres, whereas a minimum interior side yard setback of 2.5 metres is required, except for a one-storey end unit, as per site specific zoning 240 of Section 7, Table 12, of Zoning By-law 14-45, as amended and to permit a minimum rear yard setback of 4.34 metres, whereas a minimum rear yard setback of 8 metres is required as per site specific zoning 240 of Section 7, Table 12, of Zoning By-law 14-45, as amended be refused. Reasons for Decision: The variance does not meet the intent of the Zoning By-law and Official Plan, the development is not desirable for the subject lands, and is not minor in nature. Any written and verbal public input received was fully considered as part of this decision. The subject lands are in a townhouse development where the yards and spacing between the homes is smaller so the variances have a larger impact. The rear yard has a natural heritage system and hazard overlay. Permitting development or site alteration into these areas contradicts the Official Plan’s intent in these regards. The rear yard setback reduction is about 45% therefore the intent of ensuring there is adequate outdoor amenity space as per the Zoning By- law is not met. Appropriate development is limiting development into hazard areas and natural heritage systems not seeking relief to build into them. From a public interest perspective, it is not