Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decisions
The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report
(February 1, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, West District:
Purpose:
To advise Toronto 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.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
There are no financial implications.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that legal and staff representation not be provided for the appeals regarding
Application No. A-379/98ET, 80 Brydon Drive and Application No. A-14/99ET,
10WoolenscoteCircle.
Comments:
The applications and appeals are summarized as follows:
(i)Address:80 Brydon Drive.
Applicant:Adi Shankara Math Association Inc.
Appellant:Adi Shankara Math Association Inc.
Hearing Date:To be determined by the OMB
Application:To obtain variances from lot area, lot frontage, landscaping and side yard
setback requirements for an existing industrial building to be used as a place of worship.
Decision of Committee of Adjustment:Refused
Comments:Two business owners in this area opposed this application at the Committee of
Adjustment based on concerns about the impact of this proposed facility in addition to two
other similar facilities in the area. However, based on the specifics of this application, there
are no substantive planning issues, therefore legal and staff representation is not warranted.
(ii)Address:10 Woolenscote Circle
Applicant:Vijay Randhawa and Rajbeer Randhawa
Appellants:Vijay Randhawa and Rajbeer Randhawa
Hearing Date:To be determined by the OMB
Application:To obtain a rear yard setback variance in order to complete a one storey
sunroom addition.
Decision of the Committee of Adjustment:Refused
Comments:There are not substantive planning issues on this application, therefore legal and
staff representation is not warranted.
Conclusion:
Staff are of the opinion that the appeals regarding 80 Brydon Drive and 10 Woolenscote
Circle do not involve substantive planning issues, legal and staff representation at the Ontario
Municipal Board is not warranted.
Contact Name:
David Oikawa, Manager
Community Planning, West District
Tel: (416)394-8219; Fax: (416)394-6063