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implementation of the Standard Condominiums requires the zoning provisions to be
considered from the condominium lines rather than the external lot lines. The proposed
development complies to the zoning provisions in this regard when taken from the
external lot lines and therefore these variances are technical in nature and do not
impact the appropriateness of the development for the Subject Property. Further, the
reduced setbacks to the condominium lines rather than the lot lines were approved by
the COA for the Subject Property.
[50] Ms. MacRory also opined that the reduced parking rates are appropriate for the
Subject Property as they allow for the opportunity to minimize surface parking and
underground parking to limit the development footprint, maximize landscaped area, and
provide parking that is adequate for the proposed use without resulting in an excess and
surplus parking. The proposed development is condominium in tenure, therefore,
parking is tied to the unit which will ensure that units are purchased in accordance with
demand for parking. The reduced parking rate proposed for the development is
considered appropriate for the proposed development as discussed in the Parking
Justification Report prepared by Paradigm and submitted with the previous submission
dated July 2018, and the Addendum Letter dated October 1, 2020. The reduced parking
rate for maintenance vehicles servicing the site is a minor reduction and due to the fact
that maintenance vehicles typically service residential buildings during business hours
when the visitor parking demand is lower it is expected that the maintenance vehicles
can be accommodated in the visitor parking, therefore, not impacting the appropriate
use of the Subject Property.
[51] A minor reduction to the required setback for parking to habitable rooms does not
impact the appropriateness of the development on the SP as the reduction is minor and
will be mitigated with landscaping. As noted, the reduced setbacks to habitable rooms
were previously approved as part of a Minor Variance application in 2002 (A223/2002).
The previous approval for proposed reductions for both 4030 and 4040 Upper Middle
Road represents support from the City that this variance does not impact the
appropriateness of the development on the Subject Property.