Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (October14, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, West District:

Purpose:

To advise Toronto Council of a Committee of Adjustment Decision which has been appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board and to recommend whether legal and staff representation is warranted.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

There will be no financial costs associated with the appeal as no legal representation is recommended.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that legal and staff representation not be provided for the appeal regarding Application No. A-269/98ET, 52 Radwinter Drive.

Comment:

The application and appeal is summarized as follows:

Address: 52 Radwinter Drive

Applicants:Balbit Saini, Saranjit Saini and Indira Saini

Appellants:Balbit Saini, Saranjit Saini and Indira Saini

Hearing Date:To be determined by the OMB

Application:The site is occupied by a one-storey, semi-detached dwelling and a detached single car garage. The applicants have constructed an enclosed front porch without a building permit. The applicants seek to legalize and maintain the enclosed front porch which was built at the northwest corner of the dwelling, 5.85 m from the north front lot line, while a minimum 7.68 m distance is required by the Zoning Code.

Decision of Committee of Adjustment:Refused.

Conclusion:

The subject appeal was reviewed by staff who are of the opinion that it does not involve substantive planning issues, legal and staff representation at the Ontario Municipal Board is therefore not warranted.

Contact Name:

Lorna Hahn, MCIP, OPP

Planner, Development and Design

Tel: (416)394-8232; Fax: (416)394-6063