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Ci o Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
_ Wednesday, November 9, 2011
7:02 pm
Main Committee Room
Present:
Tom Copeland
David Johnson - Chair
Eric Newton - Vice-Chair
Bill Utton
Shirley Van Steen
Also Present:
Mila Yeung, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
(I) Adoption of Agenda
Moved by Eric Newton
Seconded by Bill Utton
That the agenda for the Wednesday, November 9, 2011 meeting be adopted.
Carried Unanimously
(II) Adoption of Minutes
Moved by Bill Utton
Seconded by Eric Newton
That the minutes of the 14th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held
Wednesday, October 19, 2011 be adopted as amended.
Carried Unanimously
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(III) Reports
1. P/CA 57/11 - OPB Realty Inc.
1355 Kingston Road
(Part Lots 21 & 22, Concession 1)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036 amended by By-laws
5994/02, 5806/01, 2472/87 and 1581/82 to permit a proposed restaurant in the
southwest corner of Kingston Road and Glenanna Road that will provide a
Kingston Road setback of 7.2 metres and a Glenanna Road setback of 4.0 metres,
whereas the by-law requires a minimum Kingston Road setback of 14.0 metres
and a minimum Glenanna Road setback of 9.0 metres.
The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building
permit and site plan approval.
M. Yeung, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the
City of Pickering Planning & Development Department recommending approval
subject to conditions. Written comments were also received from the City's
Development Control Manager expressing no concerns.
Jim Kotsopoulos, agent, was present to represent the application. No further
representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application.
Jim Kotsopoulos outlined the application and provided coloured elevation
drawings and the site plan for the Committee Members to review. In response to
questions from Committee Members, Jim Kotsopoulos explained a Phase 1 & 2
Environmental Site Assessment will be submitted during the Site Plan approval
process and the location of the patio is on the west side of the proposed
restaurant.
Moved by Bill Utton
Seconded by Eric Newton
That application P/CA 57/11 by OPB Realty Inc., be Approved on the grounds
that a Kingston Road setback of 7.2 metres and a Glenanna Road setback of
4.0 metres are minor variances that are desirable for the appropriate
development of the land, and in keeping with the general intent and purpose of
the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law, subject to the following conditions:
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1. That these variances apply only to the proposed restaurant, as generally
sited and. outlined on the applicant's submitted plans.
2. That the applicant obtains a building permit for the proposed construction by
November 8, 2013, or this decision shall become null and void.
Carried Unanimously
2. P/CA 58/11 - S. & R. Fillingham
1820 Pine Grove Avenue
(Part Lot 22, Plan 410)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law. 3036 to permit an existing shed
to be located in the south side yard, whereas the by-law requires all accessory
structures to be located in the rear yard.
The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain zoning
compliance.
M. Yeung, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the
City of Pickering Planning & Development Department recommending approval
subject to conditions. Written comments were also received from the City's
Development Control Manager expressing no concerns.
Robin Fillingham, owner, was present to represent the application. No further
representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application.
Moved by Shirley Van Steen
Seconded by Tom Copeland
That application P/CA 58/11 by S. & R. Fillingham, be Approved on the grounds
that the existing shed located in the south side yard is a minor variance that is
desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and in keeping with the
general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law, subject to
the following conditions:
1. That this variance apply only to the existing shed located in the south side
yard, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans.
Carried Unanimously
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3. P/CA 59/11 - William Peak Co-Operative Homes Inc.
1990 Whites Road
(Part of Lot 29, Concession 1, Part 1, 40R-12467)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law
2911/88 to permit a maximum of 75 children within a day nursery and to permit
181 parking spaces on the subject property, whereas the by-law permits a maximum
of 40 children within a day nursery and requires a minimum of 186 parking spaces
on the subject property.
The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain permanent
zoning compliance as a previous temporary variance for the expanded day
nursery will expire.
M. Yeung, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the
City of Pickering Planning & Development Department recommending approval
subject to conditions. Written comments were received from the City's
Development Control Manager expressing no concerns. Written comments were
received from the City's By-law Enforcement Manager indicating no complaints
or concerns were expressed regarding the changes implemented in 2008 and it
would not cause any problems to permit the continuance of the approval
previously granted.
Written comments were also received from Evelyn E. of Granceland Court
supports the application if the increase in the number of children in the daycare
benefit those living directly in the co-operative housing complex.
Lori Carroll, agent, was present to represent the application. No further
representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application.
Lori Carroll, Supervisor of the day nursery, provided enrollment projections
analysis for the Committee Members to review. Lori Carroll indicated busing
from five additional schools has been added since 2008 and the drop off location
for three of the schools is along Finch Avenue which will not impact traffic flow
within the Co-Op. Lori Carroll explained the 181 parking spaces on the subject
property, 40 spaces are designated for visitor parking and the remainder is
reserved for the residents within the Co-Op. During day nursery operation hours
(off peak visiting hours) 13 parking spaces are being occupied by day nursery
staff (there is a ,total of 14 staff members, 5 are part-time).
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Moved by Shirley Van Steen
Seconded by Bill Utton
That application P/CA 59/11 by William Peak Co-Operative Homes Inc., be
Approved on the grounds that the maximum of 75 children within a day nursery
and 181 parking spaces on the subject property are minor variances that are.
desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and in keeping with the
general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law, subject to
the following conditions:
1. That these variances apply only to the existing day nursery facility, as
generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans.
2. That the activity room floor area on the second floor be limited to a maximum
of 84 square metres for a day nursery use.
3. That the combined activity room floor area for the day nursery on the site be
limited to a maximum of 254 square metres.
4. That the applicant provides evidence to the City of Pickering that appropriate
up-to-date approvals and/or a license from the Ministry of Community and
Social Services to recognize a maximum of 75 children within the daycare
facility by November 9, 2012, or this decision shall become null and void.
Carried Unanimously
(IV) Other Business
1. Adoption of 2012 Meeting Schedule
Moved by Bill Utton
Seconded by Eric Newton
That the Committee of Adjustment Meeting Schedule for 2012 be adopted.
Carried Unanimously
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(V) Adjournment
Moved by Tom Copeland
Seconded by Shirley Van Steen
That the 15th meeting of 2011 the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at
7:24 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on
Wednesday, November 30, 2011.
Carried Unanimously
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