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MINUTES of t6e 8t6 meeting of ihe Comroittee ot Adju�tment held tn the Commiffee
Room otthe Pickeripg Civtc Complc� on 1Vedneaday, Junc 16, (999.
PkBSENT: Mr. C. Young (Chairperoon)
Mr. K. Ashe
Mr. P. W6ife
Mr. }lolland (due to a previous Development Charges
mceting, arrived at 7:25)
ALSO PRESENT: Mr. J. Cole, Asautant Secretary-Treasurcr
Mn. F. Niro, (Acting) Secrctary•Trcasurer
Thc meeting convcned at 7:00 p.m, in ihe Main Coromittee Room of the Civic Complex.
1. MATTERS ARISING FROM Tf1E MINUTES
There were no mattcro arising from Ihe minutes.
2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
MOTION: iNoved by Mr. White, acconded by Mr. A�I�e and carrted unanimoualy -
T6at the minutes of the 7t6 meeting of the Committce of Adjusiment hcld May 26,1999, be
adopted.
3. DISCUSSION
Mr. Aahe aaked that t6e Planning Department provide ihc Committee with a copy of thc
report prepared for Council regardfng Committee otAdjustment alfematives.
4. P/CA 35/99 - R. M. Waller
Lot 72, Plan 1051
al�o known a� 1860 Appleview Road
Town otPfckering
The applicant reque�ta approval from Scctton 9.2.3 of By-law 3036, as amended, to permit
the confinuance ota minimum front yard depih ot 6.5 metrce to bc providcd to thc existing
dwelling on the aubject property, whcrea� thc Zoning By-law require� a minimum front
yard depth ot 7,5 metres.
Tde applicaot requeata approval of ihie vartence in ordcr to abtain a building permft to
convert an e:i�ting, pnrtially-encloaed concrete patio into aJdtHonal living apace to the
front ot Ihe eiieting dwelling on the eubject properfy, and to bring thc exieting dwclling
into compliance wtth the provi�lona af the zontng by-Iww.
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The Aselatont Secretery-Treasurer outlined commenta recei'ved from the Town of Pickerinq
Plaaaing Deprrlmeot.
Mr. Jame� O'Melley, agent, wa� preeenf to reprc�ent the eppilcation. No further
repreaeatallon wa� preaent in favour ot or in objecHon to ihe applicatton. Mr. O'Malley
stated that he �va� in aupport of the Planning Department'a recommendation.
DECISION: Moved by Mr. W6ite, secanded by Mr. Ashe and carricd unanimously thet-
this application P/CA 35/99, by R. M. Waller, a� outlined, be APPROVED on thc grounds
that the requested 6.5 metre front yard depth variance t� minor in naturc, desirable for the
appropriate development af the land, and in kceping wilh thc gr,ncral intcnt and purpose of
the Officiel Plan and ihe Zoning By-law, subject to the following condilioas:
1. That this variance apply only to a minimum 6.5 metrc frant yard depth
provided to ihat poHion af the c:isting dwelling supporting the partially
enclosed patio in eiistence on ihe subject property on thc date of thts
deciston.
2. Deepite condition 1, above, this var(ence may also apply to converted living
space maintaining a minlmum front yard depth o( 6.5 metres, provided tBat
such convcrsion provides thc samc general hcight and dimensions as the
exisHng, partfally-enclosed patio on Ihc �ubjcct property on the datc of this
deci�ion.
3. That a building permlt bc oblaincJ, and any living apacc convcrsion to the
ezialing, parNally-enclosed palio bc con�tructeJ, within iwo ycaro of ihc datc
of Ih(s dectaton, or fhc approval af Ihis vnriancc to allow such a convcrsion
ahall bc null and void.
5. P/CA 37l99 - Canedian Tire Corporation Ltd.
PaM Blocka A& B, Plan M•998
also known as 1300 Kingston Roacl
Town of Ptckcring
The applicant requeats rclief from ihe foilowing provi�tons of By-law 3036, as amended by
By-law 1612/83, ae amended:
Section 5(2)(Q(iii) to permit an incrcase in the maximum permtlted tatal gross Ieasable
Ooor area of all rctail atores on fhe lands to which Ihe current zoning epplics from
2360 aquare metres to 6500 aquare metres.
Section 5(2)(�(iv) to permit an inerease in the ma:imum permitted grass leasablc itoor arca
otany retail store on thc aubject properq� from 450 square metres to 2510 squere metres.
The applicaol requeats approval ot theae variances in order fo Icase ihe building to new
tenAnta for retail atore purposes.
The As�istant Secretary-Trcaaurer oufllned comment� received from the Town of Pickering
Planning DepartmenL
Mr. fiarry Kichler, agent, waa pre�ent to repreaent the applicetlan. No tuMher
repreaentatton wa�'prc�ent in favour ot or In objectton to thc appitcation. INr. Kichier
claritied the wpplicant'a name for thc Committec. Mr. Kichlcr atated Ihal hc is tn favaur of
the application.
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Mr. Asde peked how long !t would be before new tenanta tivould occupy� the facilfty.
Mr. Kic6ler atrted thrt ihe new �lore would be complete In November and hopee ta have
oew tenanta by Ihc aprfng.
DECISION: Moved by Mr. A�he, �econded by Mr. White and carricd unwnimously ihat-
thia appllcation P/CA 37/99, by Canedien Tire Corporation, a� outlined, �e APPROVED
on the gronnds thAt the propoaed variences to permit the eetabliehment of a max(mum total
gross leaeable tloor area for ali reteil stores af 6500 aquare metres, and the establishment of
s maximum gross leasable iloor area ot any retafi �torc ot 251U square melres are minor in
nalurc, deetrable for the appropriatc development of Ihe IauJ, anJ in kecping wilh thc
gcneral purpose and effect of tLe Oflicial Plan rad the 'Loning Dy-law, subject to ihe
following condilion:
1. That these variances apply only so far as is nccessary to permit retail slore
uses within t6e ez(ating building on ihe aubject pruperty which t� currcntly
accupled by the Canadinn Tirc Starc.
6. P/CA 39/99 - Di�covery Piacc LIJ.
Part of Lot 21, Concession 1
also known as ]211 Kingalon P.oad
Town of Pickering
The applicant requeata relief from the following proviilon� of amending Eiylaw 2349/87 to
Zoning By-law 3036, a� amended end furlher vericd by P/CA 42/95:
Secfion 5.(1)(b)(v) to permil ihc cs:abli�hmenl of a totnl of 1141 dwelling units to bc
cetabliahed over ihc lartds zoncd "RHII" (wh(ch include the aubJect property, and prev(ous
develnpment phaacs), whcreaa fhe zoning by-Imv permily a maximum of 1137 dwelling
units to be eatabl(ahed nver the lands zaned "RHtI";
SecHon 5.(1)(b)(vl)Ii to permit a reviaed minimum parWng standard of 1.0 parking apucc
per dwelltng unit tor residenf parking, and 0,198 parking �pace� per dwclling unit for
visitor parking or, the subject property, whcrca� the zoning by-law, as previously vnri:il by
P/CA 42/95, requires a minimum purking atandnrd of 1.:� parking apaces per dwcll(ng unit
for resident parWng, nnd 0.2 parking apace� per dwelling unit for visitor psrlcing to be
applicd to the proposed Ea�t Millenniwn Tower devclopment.
The appUcant requeata approval of the�e variance� in order to proceed wilh oblein(ng site
plan approval and building permils to con�truct a propased f4-�lorey, 212 unif
condomintum apartment building on the eubject property.
The Asai�tant Secretety-Treasurer outliued comment� receivcd from the Town of Pickcring
Planning Department.
Mr. EI(o Zof(ranieri, agent, was preeent to repre�ent the application. Al�o prcacnt waa
Mr. Aldo Cechetto.
Ma Zoffranieri atated that he cancurred with Planning DepaHment's recommendallon.
idr. Cechetto eaked for clarlficafton ae to the nwnhe� a: parking apacea propoaed rnd
voiced aoma conccrn over Ihe possiblc addittonnl traf(ic cauecd by thc devclopmeut.
Mr. Cole atafed that although the applicant 1� aaking tor a reduccd u�mbcr ot prrWng
aprtes, he fcela Ihat there �would hc edc�uatc parking proviJcJ ovcr the enfirc aitc.
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Mr. Whife commenfed an Ide previoua minor varipnce �ppilcrtion P/CA 42/95 and how Ihe
parkiogisauehwd beenthoroug6ly addresaed
DEClSION: Moved by Mr. White, aeconded by Mr. Aehe and carried unAnfmouely thot-
t6is applicANon P/CA 39/99, by Discovery Place Ltd,, as outllncJ, be APPROVED on the
grounds fhat t6e proposed increased unit count and parkluq apace reductlon varlanccs are
mioor In nature, desirable tor the apprapriate development of the iand and in keeping with
the genera! inten! wnd purpose ot the O�cial Plan and the Zoning fiy-law, aubject to the
foliowing conditions:
1. That these variances apply only lo a maxtmum t4-storey, 212 unit re�idential
apartment building constructed on the subject properly, as gencrally outlined oo the
applicant's eubmitted plans with t6is applicaHon.
2. That the appUcant obtain atte plan approval, and buildings permits, io cor.struct Ihe
propoaed reaiJenlial npartment building, within hvo yeara of the date of Ihis
deci�ion, or the approval of these variance� �hall become null and void.
7. P/CA 40/99 - V. & E. Camara
Lat 38, Plan 818
also known as 1918 Fairport Roed
Town of Ptckering
The applicant rcque�t� reliet from Section 5,18(n) ut By-law 3036, a� amended, to perm(t
Ihe conNnuance of an eslating detached garege in the aide yard; wherens the zoning bylaw
requirea that all ecceasoty �tructurea be located !n thc rcar yard;
The applicauls requcat opproval of Ihi� variance in ordcr lo bring thc existing delacned
garage tnto compliancc w(th Ihc zoning by-law.
The Assfatant Secretery-Trcaaurcr oullined comment� roceived from thc Tawn of Pickcring
Planr,ins Uepartment and tne Durhem Regian lleallh Department.
Mr. Emanucl Camarn, owner, was prcaent to repre�ent Ihe application. No further
represenlation was preaent in favour of or in objectian to ihc application. Mr. Camera
stated ihet thc garagc has becn in exislencc for approximately 50 yearo and wtahea to keep
Ihe exi�ting atructure.
DECISION: Moved by Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. White and carried unanimously
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thie application P/CA 40/99, by V. & E. Camaro, as oullined, be APPROVED on the
ground� t6at the propoaed aide yard IocAtion of the eiiafing detacbed gorage on tbe au!�iect
property are minor in nature, de�irable for the appropriafe development of ihe land, and In
keeping with the generel purpoee and inlent ot the Ofiicial Plan and the Zoning fiy-law,
aubject to the following condition:
1. That the variancc apply to thc detached garage aa generally oullincd on ihc
o��plicanta' eubmittcd plune wilh thts eppllcation.
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B. PICA 41/99- Morguud Inveatmenb Ltd.
Lots 27 & 28, Pl�e 40M•1532
(Ewat nide otSquirea BeACd Rord, aorlh otClemenb Ro�d)
Towa ot Pickcring
Tde rpplicant rcqueata relief trom thc followiog provisiona ot By-law 2511, aa amended:
SecHon Ifl1.1 to permit the atablt�hment ota minimum 12.85 metre Gont yard depth to be
provided to a proposed indu�frial bullding on the subject property, w6crcaa ihe zoning
by-law requires a minimum frant ysrd depth of 15.0 metres;
SecHon 5.21.1(3) to permit a total af 200 parking spaces to be prov(ded on Ihe subject
property to aerve a propa�ed 19,512 aquare metre indusirial building, wherea� ihe zoning
bylaw requtres a minimum of 349 perWng spaces to be provided oo the aubject property
(baaed on a required parking ratio ot 1.0 apace per 56 aquare metres of iadustrtol (loor
arer);
Section SZ1.2(a) to permit w meximum ot 56% ot the required parking to be located in the
front ysrd otihe eubject ilfe wherea� Ihe by-law requirc� a maximum of 20%.
The applicant reque�t� opproval of these variances in order to obtain ette plan approval
aod building permits to conatruct A propo�ed 19,512 �quarc metre inJustrial piant, with
minor o�ce component, an the aubject property.
Tde A��t�taot Secretary•Trea�urcr oullincd comment� received from Ihe Town af Pickering
Planning Department.
Mr. Gary Elger, agent, was praent lo reprc�cnt the appltcation. No furthcr reprcaentation
was present in fnvour o( or in abjeclion to the ppplicaUon. Mr. Elgar atateJ hi� aupport
with ihe Planning Dcpartmenta recommendalion.
Mr. A�he asked why parking etondard� rre �ignificantly lower today. Mr. Colc explaincd
lhat ihe by-law waa pa�sed in the 1960'� rnd the prrking requtremenla have chenged.
DECIS[OIV: Movcd by Mr, liolland, aecondcd by Mr. Ashe and carried unanimously that-
this Application P/CA 41/99, by Morguard tnvestment� Ltd., as outlined, be APPROVED
on the grounds ihat the propoaed minimum 12.85 metre front yard depih, minimum
200total parking spacea and 56% front yard parWng vAriance� are minor in nature,
deairAble tor the approprtate development of the land, and in keeping with the genernl
intent and purpo�e of the Ofticial Plpn and the Zoning By-law, eubject to the tollowing
condifione:
1. That ihese variancee epply only to the proposed Indu�triAl building, with a
maximum induatrial 11oor prea ot 17704.67 aquAre metres and a maximum ofiice
Ooor area ot 1808.32 square metre�, as generrlly outUned an ihe applicant'a
aubmitted plans with th(� application.
2. T6At ihe owner obtain aife pion approval for the propoaed development within two
yean of the date ot thie dect�fon, or !he approvol uf these varioncea aholl become
null and void.
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P/CA 42l99 - D. & K. S6ortt
P�rt ot Lata 88A & 89, Plaa I041
dao knowo aa 1953 Spruce Hill Ro�d
Town ot Plckering
T6e rpplicanta rcquest rclief irom the followiag provi�ion� of By-law 3036, as rmended:
Section 10.2.3 to permit the eatabli�6ment ota front yard depth o(6.85 metres maaured to
A proposed twaatorey additlon to the dwelling on Ide aubjecf property, and to permit the
e�tabli�hment ot p front yrrd depth of 5.66 metra meaaured to a propoaed oew covered
porch in front ot the addition to the dwelitng, whereas the zoning by-law requtres A
miaimum troat yard depth of 7.5 metrea;
Sectioo 5.18(d) to permit the conHnuance of a norlh atde yard widih and rear yard deptd ot
0.01 ot r metre provided by an e:�iting one storey grrage rttached to the dwelliog on ihe
aubJr,ct property, whereaa Ihe zoning by-law require� a minimum aide yArd widlh of
LS metrea und A min�mum rtar yard deplh of 7.5 metrea;
SecNoo 10.2.31a permit the establi�hment ot a norlh aide yrrd widlb And rear yard depth
of 0.01 of a melrc to be provided by a propo�ed aecond alorey addition ta ihe eiisting
gArage.
The applicant� reque�t Approval of theae variancea in order to bring Ihe exi�ling attached
garrge IocrNon into complirnce wit6 the zoning by-law, and to obtrin building permit� far
the aecond atorey additlon above the e:isting grrage, rnd for a fwo-storey addtHon lo Ihe
e:t�tlng dwclling.
The Aa�i�tanl Sccretory-Trea�urer oullir.cd commenla rccetvcd from the Town ot Pickcring
Planning Department. Cammenta werc also received Gom several area rceidents in
support of the opplication. Written commenta were received fram Mr. & Mro. Leno and
Ma Glen GroQ, in objection to the appltcrtion.
Mr. & Mr�. Shortt, ownen, and Mr. Ilol Greer, Architect, were preaent to repreaent Ihe
applicatlon. Aleo preaent were Mr. Robert Cubbage of 1962 Spruca Hill Road and
Mr. WilUam Girling of 1959 Spruce tlill RoAd, in supporl of the application. Mro. Suaan
Leno of Spruce Ilill RoAd was prexent, in abjection to Ihe application.
Mr. Greer approoched ihe Commiltee with photograph� and ilivatrolions of ihe e:i�ting
and the propo�ed rddiNona. He atated Ihat the home b a small dwelling and the ownero
would Iike to upgrode their home. The ownen would like to carry Ihe roof line upward to
create a much atronger facade. Thi� facade would be in keeping with the e:isting homes on
Ihe etr¢et and wauld improve the streetacape.
Mr. Young a�ked if ihe e:temal tootprint of the propoeed plan ia difterent from the plon
prevlouety approved by ihe Cammittee laat yeur. Mr. Greer replie�! that ihe footprint ha�
ch�nged. Mr. Greer Addreased isaues in Mn. Leno's lefter of tire hAZard, weeping Nle and
encroachment.
Mr. Cubbrge hwa lived tn the area tor 30 yeon and eloted he haa no obJecNon to ihc
applicatton. Mr. Girling fully endoroes the proJect and atated that Ihere would be no
problem wilh drainage.
Mro. Shortt atAted tdat they have Invested a considera6le qmount o( money into the interior
o( Ide home and wi�hea fo upgrade the eatcrior. Mr. Shortt etated ihpt ihcrc would bc
minimal loae of light or view it l6ey were to proceed with Ihe propoaed plrna. They w�ih to
utilize the eslating foundatlon.
Mr. Greer etafed th�t the additionrl epoce in the atttc would be used tor etorrqe �nd would
be �cceiaed from inefde the home.
Mn. Leno etafed th�t �hen der home wu built in 1987, ihe buill it to code rnd ��lu thnt
ide neig6boun do t6e ume. T6b varirnce doa not directly dfect �ny otder neighbour.
She apresaed concerne of weeptag bed & drr.iaage, fire hutrds �nd th�t the Intent of ihe
by-Irw would not be m�inhioed.
Mr. Aahe a�ked t6e applic�nta whot �Iterortivea Ihey may havt ehould lhia �pplication not
be ppproved thi� eveniag. Mr. Greer reaponded ihat the owne� would probrbly tear down
tde gorage aad move it brck S feet lo tulty comply with 16e by-low.
Mro. S6ortt atated t6at the oddiHon would be alhetically pla�ing �nd would better uUlize
Ide intcrior o( t6eir dome. It would alao be more cost eftective �ince they would be u�ing
16c ezbting touodation.
Mr. Hollaod asked Mrs. Leno to aummarize whrt fwo b�ues are of greAt concern.
Mn. �.eno slated tLat ehe had concerns of ihe garrge betng situAted foo cloae causing a fire
6azard and Ihat the additlon would make it difficult lo maintain II�e side of the home.
Mn. Lroo e:preased coucem Ihat 16is addltion would dramalically decrease her view and
lig6t entcring her home.
Mr. White. atated Ihat he hAd ihe opparlunity to view the property and felt lhat fhe
applicants could alter the roof to conform to Ihe by-law.
Mr. Greer stwted that pny resurfrcing e•ould bc done within the envelope of ihc c:isting
etructure.
Mr. Young propo:eJ a reces� of IS minules to givc thc intereatcJ pprtiea an opportunity to
diuuss some of the item� addre�sed lhis evening and to come to a compromise.
MOTION: Moved by Mr. llollond to receaa for 15 minute�.
Mro. Leno atated that ahe doe� aee the possibility of p compromi�c but would prefcr to have
6er huaband present.
DECISION: Moved by Mr. llolland, aecanded by Mr. White and cArried Ihaf-
A) thi� application P/CA A2/99, by U. & K. Shorlt, as outlincd, be PARTIAI.LY
APPROVED on the ground� that tfie propoaed 0.01 ot a metre norlh eide yard
width and rear yard depth variancca provided by the e:Isting onc-atorey attached
gange, nnd lhe proposed 6,85 metre und 5.66 mefre frant yard depth variances
provided by Ihe propoeed building additions, are minor in nature, deairable for the
appropriate development of the land, and Sn keeping wilh the generol purpose and
intent of Ihe Orccial Plan and fhe Zoning ByIaw, aubject to ihe following
condttions:
1. Thwt the 0.01 of A metre north aide yard H�iJth and rearyard deprh variAncca
rpply only to t6e e:isting ona�torey garage locatian aa idenNfied on thc
plane circulated with this application.
2. That the 6.85 metre front yard depth variance appiy only fo ihc two-atorey
additton to the dwelling, and the 5.66 metre front yard dcpih apply only to
the porch in (ront of the dwelling addttion aa idenlificd on the plpns
circulAted with th(s rpplicpttoo.
3. Thpt Ihe app8canta obtain a building permit rnd causlruct the rddiHons fo
ihe eiiating dwelling on the properly wilhin hro yean of fhc dde of thi�
decGion, or the approval of Ihe tront yrrd depth vA�iAncea ahpll bccomc null
and vold.
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(b) thb �ppfic�tton P/CA 42/99, by D. Q� K. 5hoHt, ihat the propoud 0.01 of a mefre
aorlh dde y�rd �vldt6 and n�r yard dept6 v�ri�nca providcd by the propo�ed
ucood•etorey addlfion fo t6e abttag 000-itorcy athc6ed a�rage be DEFERRED to
Ihe oeit Committee of AdJu�lmeat meefiag on July 7,1999.
10. ADJOURNMENT
MOTIO�i: Moved by Mr. Whife, aeconded by Mr. Hollaad and carried unanimously Idrt-
The 8ih meetlng of Ihe Committee of Adjuetroent be adjoumed at 8:55 p.m. rnd 16e nat
regulrr meettag of t6e Commtttee of Adjuatmenl be held en Wednesday, July 7,1999.
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