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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 10, 2013��, :. MIT . -- ;_- -� _ (�. �04 Present: Tom Copeland David Johnson — Chair Eric Newton Shirley Van Steen — Vice -Chair Also Present: Mila Yeung, Assistant Secretary- Treasurer Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary- Treasurer Absent: Bill Utton (1) Adoption of Agenda Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Tom Copeland Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, April 10, 2013 7:00 pm Main Committee Room That the agenda for the Wednesday, April 10, 2013 meeting be adopted. Carried Unanimously (11) Adoption of Minutes Moved by Shirley Van Steen Seconded by Eric Newton That the minutes of the 3rd meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, March 20, 2013 be adopted. Carried Unanimously 1 Ctq 00 _ Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes m Wednesday, April 10, 2013 P 7:00 pm Main Committee Room (III) Reports P /CA 21/13 Premier Real Estate Holdings Ltd. 680 Granite Court The applicant requests relief from Zoning By -law 2511, as amended by By -law 789/78, to permit a retail sales outlet accessory to a warehouse use, not exceeding 170 square metres and a minimum of 124 parking spaces; whereas the by -law does not permit a retail sales outlet accessory to a warehouse use and a minimum of 177 parking spaces. The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to establish an accessory retail sales outlet and to obtain Site Plan approval for a proposed vestibule and mezzanine additions. M. Yeung, Assistant Secretary- Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering City Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions. Written comments were received from Dawn Mitchell, Property Manager, of 1815 Ironstone Manor in objection to the application. Written comments were also received from the City's Economic Development in support of the requested variance and indicated that seasonal peak uses of the retail sales outlet is more likely to occur during off hours, which may not create any traffic or parking issues on.or around the site. Correspondence received from Dawn Mitchell indicates the proposal will reduce the required parking spaces by approximately 30 percent, the existing parking spaces close to the retail sales outlet are insufficient and may encourage customers to park on the street and the increased pedestrian, automobile and commercial vehicle traffic may cause additional traffic congestion and obstruct emergency response. John Owen, agent, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. John Owen provided a site plan and floor plan for the Committee Members to review; he also explained the location of the proposed addition. In response to a question from a Committee Member, John Owen indicated parking will be contained on -site as there will be approximately 40 to 50 surplus parking spaces at any one given time. K �� a¢� Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes _ - Wednesday, April 10, 2013 PI 7:00 pm Main Committee Room Moved by Shirley Van Steen Seconded by Eric Newton That application P /CA 21/13 by Premier Real Estate Holdings Ltd., be Approved on the grounds that the retail sales outlet accessory to a warehouse use, not exceeding 170 square metres and a minimum of 124 parking spaces are minor in nature 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 proposed construction and retail sales outlet, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans. 2. That only one retail sales outlet is permitted within the building. 3. That the applicant obtains Site Plan Approval for the proposed construction by April 10, 2014, or this decision shall become null and void. Carried Unanimously 2. P /CA 22/13 A. Colella & C. McKinnon 720 Front Road The applicant requests relief from the following provisions of Zoning By -law 2511, as amended: • to permit a minimum front yard depth of 6.0 metres; whereas the by -law requires a minimum front yard depth of 7.5 metres • to permit a maximum projection of 2.0 metres into the required front yard setback for a covered porch not exceeding 1.0 metre in height above grade; whereas the by -law requires a maximum projection of 1.5 metres into the required front yard setback for uncovered steps or platforms not exceeding 1.0 metre in height above grade • to permit a minimum side yard width of 1.2 metres where a garage is erected as part of a detached dwelling; whereas the by -law requires a minimum side yard width of 1.5 metres where a garage is erected as part of a detached dwelling 3 Citq oo _ Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, April 10, 2013 PI 7:00 pm Main Committee Room • to permit a maximum lot coverage of 44 percent; whereas the by -law requires a maximum lot coverage of 33 percent The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit to construct a two- storey detached dwelling on a proposed severed lot, following the finalization of Land Division Application LD 058/12. Ian McCullough explained that after speaking with City Development staff regarding the lot coverage, he would like to amend the variance request from 44 percent to 38 percent maximum lot coverage for the proposed detached dwelling. In response to a question from a Committee Member, Ian McCullough explained the architect has been contacted with the lot coverage amendment and it may be the main floor that has to be modified. M. Yeung, Assistant Secretary- Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering City Development Department recommending approval for the amended application subject to conditions. Ian McCullough, agent, was present to represent the application. Mario Strasic of 724 Front Road was present in objection to the front yard depth of 6.0 metres. Mario Strasic expressed concerns with site line obstructions due to the reduction of the front yard depth to 6.0 metres. M. Yeung, Assistant Secretary- Treasurer explained that a front yard depth of 6.0 metres represents a more current performance standard used throughout the City of Pickering. Moved by Tom Copeland Seconded by Eric Newton That amended application P /CA 22/13 by A. Colella & C. McKinnon, be Approved on the grounds that the minimum front yard depth of 6.0 metres, the maximum projection of 2.0 metres into the required front yard setback for a covered porch not exceeding 1.0 metre in height above grade, the minimum side yard widths of 1.2 metres where a garage is erected as part of a detached dwelling and the maximum lot coverage of 38 percent are minor in nature, 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: In eitq oo Committee of Adjustment 141 Meeting Minutes Wednesday, April 10, 2013 PI 7:00 pm Main Committee Room That these variances apply only to the proposed detached dwelling, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with the applicant's amendment to the variance to allow for a maximum lot coverage of 38 percent. 2. That the applicant finalizes Land Division Application LD 058/12 by July 22, 2013, or this decision shall become null and void. 3. That the applicant obtains a building permit for the proposed construction by April 10, 2015, or this decision shall become null and void. Carried Unanimously 3. P /CA 23/13 1700539 Ontario Limited 1101A Kingston Road The applicant requests relief from Zoning By -law 3036, as amended by By -law 6777/07 to permit a minimum of 72 parking spaces, whereas the by -law requires a minimum of 78 parking spaces. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to construct a 154 square metres internal mezzanine for the purpose of storage of goods and materials. M. Yeung, Assistant Secretary- Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering City Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions. Written comments were also received from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority expressing no objection to the application. Allan Windrem, agent, 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 23/13 by 1700539 Ontario Limited, be Approved on the grounds that the minimum of 72 parking spaces is minor in nature 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: 5 Citq oo _ Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes _ m Wednesday, April 10, 2013 I 7:00 pm Main Committee Room 1. That this variance apply only to the proposed commercial building and mezzanine, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans. 2. That the mezzanine will not form part of the retail sales or administration area for this building. Carried Unanimously (IV) Adjournment Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Shirley Van Steen That the 4th meeting of the 2013 Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 7:26 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2013. Carried Unanimously Assist Secretary- Treasurer n