Planning Consulting Services
Choose from a wide array of planning consulting services for both residential and commercial developments. We believe that communication is pivotal to your success. In all of our service offerings we pay very close attention to timelines and ensure that City Staff are held to proper response times.
Minor Variance Applications
We offer expert guidance in preparing Minor Variance Applications, submissions to the relevant municipality's City Planning Department, Planning, dialogue with City Staff and neighbours, and representation at the Committee of Adjustment. As an Urban Planing consultanting firm, we have experience in dealing with a range of variances, including minor changes in setbacks, height and coverage. We will provide support and advice throughout the process to ensure a stress-free approval process for your development project.
Consent to Sever Applications
We specialize in Consent to Sever applications, which are required to sever one lot into two or more lots. Severance applications are heard at the Committee of Adjustment (C of A) and often require Minor Variance approval. In this case, the two applications are submitted and coordinated concurrently and heard at the same Hearing. Once your application is approved, we can coordinate your consultant team to satisfy conditions of approval and As an experienced urban planning firm, we will work to develop lot studies which demonstrate why your planning application should be approved by the C of A. Visit our Blog for further insights on the development planning process across Ontario.
Laneway / Garden Suites, and Legal Multiplexes
We are always up to date on new policies and regulations in Ontario. Recently, the planning policies surrounding laneway and garden suites, triplexes and fourplexes have changed to allow these uses as-of-right in certain situations. Laneway and garden suites, triplexes and fourplexes offer a unique opportunity for property owners to capitalize on higher densities and returns. These projects can also require Minor Variance approval at the Committee of Adjustment.
Additional Urban Planning Consulting Services
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Satisfying City Conditions for Consent to Sever Applications
We quarterback the fulfillment of Committee of Adjustment conditions required to obtain a Certificate of Official for your land severance. See our post on navigating the Consent to Sever process in Ontario.
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Tree Injury and Tree Removal Applications
We consult with our arborist in helping you remove or injure problematic trees on or nearby your property. The Urban Forestry Department can create many obstacles and will often delay your development project. We handle submissions and negotiations with City Forestry staff and provide creative solutions to getting the proper clearances required for permit issuance.
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Legal Front Yard Parking Pad Applications and Fence Exemptions
We navigate the complex Community Counsel approval process for creating legal parking pads and granting fence exemptions.
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Toronto Regional Conservation Authority (TRCA) and Heritage Department Approvals
Some of the most difficult municipal bodies to gain approval from include those of the conservation authority and Heritage department. We stay on top of City Staff to avoid costly delays to your project.
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Detailed Project Budgeting Services
Project consulting for those looking to manage their own projects. Provide access to trade networks and detailed budgeting customized to your project. Guiding homeowners and developers to stay on track throughout the construction process saving property owners tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars depending on the project.
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Real Estate Services
As a licensed real estate agent, I work directly with developers tasked with assembling land from neighbours. I work with those looking to purchase property for development, drawing on experience from both the planning approval and construction side. Identifying problems before you begin, such as problematic trees, undisclosed easements, TRCA / Heritage designations, and zoning restrictions, is key to ensuring you are purchasing a property that meets your needs at the right price.