STAFF REPORT
January 17, 2000
To: Etobicoke Community Council
From: Gary Wright, Director, Community Planning, West District
Subject: Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decisions
Purpose:
To advise Etobicoke Community Council of Committee of Adjustment Decisions which have been appealed to the Ontario
Municipal Board and to recommend whether legal and staff representation is warranted.
Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.
Recommendations
It is recommended that staff representation not be provided for the appeal regarding 5 Rathlyn Court.
Background:
An appeal of a Committee of Adjustment decision in the Etobicoke Community Council area relating to an application at 5
Rathlyn Court has been received from the Etobicoke Committee of Adjustment.
Comments:
The application and appeal is summarized as follows:
1) Address: 5 Rathlyn Court
Ward: Rexdale-Thistletown
Application No.: A-317/99ET
Applicant: Jaswinder, Parajit, Manjinder and A. Dhandal
Appellant: Jaswinder, Parajit, Manjinder and A. Dhandal
Date of Appeal: December 29, 1999
Hearing Date: To be determined by the OMB
Zoning: Third Density Residential (R3)
Application: This pie shaped property has a frontage of 5.79 m (19 ft). A one-storey single family semi-detached dwelling
and detached two-car garage currently occupy the property. The applicant is proposing to legalize and maintain a basement
walkout along the north side of the dwelling and a two-bedroom basement apartment. The applicants requested the
following variances:
a) A semi-detached dwelling with a basement apartment unit is not listed as a permitted use on lands zoned R3; and
b) All driveways shall lead to a parking space, as required, whereas the basement walkout has eliminated access to the
detached garage in the rear yard. Parking for the site will be on the existing driveway.
Decision of Committee of Adjustment: Refused
Comments: Staff have not identified any significant planning issues and do not recommend Planning or Legal Staff
representation at the Ontario Municipal Board.
As background information, the City has made a commitment to allow second suites City wide in singles and
semi-detached houses. The Ontario Municipal Board hearing regarding the appeal of that decision will commence on
February 14, 2000 and is scheduled for five weeks.
Contact:
David Oikawa, Manager
Community Planning, West District
Tel: (416) 394-8219
Fax: (416) 394-6063
EMail: doikawa@toronto.ca
Gary Wright,
Director, Community Planning, West District
/SM
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