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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 7, 2012 Committee of Adjustment C` Cat/ cr0 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 7, 2012 I S�� I� 7:00 pm Main Committee Room (III) Reports 1. P/CA 59/12 — The Steele Valley Group 1105 Finch Avenue (Block 22, Plan 40M-1365) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 1521/82, 2495/87, 4655/95 and 4766/96 to permit a maximum gross floor area of 685.3 square metres for all business offices, commercial schools, financial institutions, professional offices, and any retail store uses on the lot, whereas the by-law permits a maximum gross floor area of 300 square metres for all business offices and professional offices, and a maximum gross floor area of 200 square metres for commercial schools, financial institutions or any retail stores uses on the lot. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to allow for greater flexibility to provide a broad range of commercial uses at the plaza. 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 also received from the City's Coordinator, Economic Development in support of the application. Allen Smoskowitz, owner, was present to represent the application. Dave Generoso of 1987 Lydia Crescent was present to obtain additional information and clarification on the application. Moved by Shirley Van Steen Seconded by Bill Utton That application P/CA 59/12 by The Steele Valley Group, be Approved on the grounds that the maximum gross floor area of 685.3 square metres for all business offices, commercial schools, financial institutions, professional offices and any retail store uses on the lot 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 condition: • 2 Committee of Adjustment ` Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 7, 2012 PI 7:00 pm Main Committee Room 1. That this variance apply only to the existing commercial building, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans. Carried Unanimously (IV) Other Business 1. Adoption of 2013 Meeting Schedule Moved by Bill Utton Seconded by Tom Copeland That the Committee of Adjustment Meeting Schedule for 2013 be adopted. Carried Unanimously (V) Adjournment Moved by Shirley Van Steen Seconded by Bill Utton That the 14th meeting of the 2012 Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 7:07 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Carried Unanimously 0 ) ? 2_ Date Chair �L Assistant Secretary-Treasurer 3