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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 7, 2016-Cift;of- PlCKERlNG Present Tom Copeland-Vice-Chair David Johnson -Chair Eric Newton Denise Rundle Sean Wiley Also Present Melissa Markham, Secretary-Treasurer Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer (I) Adoption of Agenda Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Tom Copeland Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, December 7, 2016 7:00pm Main Committee Room That the agenda for the Wednesday, December 7, 2016 meeting be adopted. (II) Adoption of Minutes Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Tom Copeland Carried Unanimously That the minutes of the 14th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, November 16, 2016 be adopted. Carried Unanimously Page 1 of 8 -C~o~­ PJCKERJNG Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, December 7, 2016 7:00pm Main Committee Room Peter Heffernan outlined the site characteristics, including the narrow lot frontage, and provided an overview of the requested variances. He stated that the functional area of the property is in the rear of the lot. He stated that the 5 parking spaces in the front yard are required for the functionality of the site, it allows for the workers to park their cars in the front to not impede the truck movements required for the concrete plant in the rear. The accessory building in the front yard is a scale house for trucks to be weighed and the location is proposed for the most efficient layout of the property. In response to a question from a Committee Member, Peter Heffernan stated that on-site parking is provided only for employees, there will be no retail traffic at this site. Moved by Denise Rundle Seconded by Sean Wiley That application PICA 66116 by Squire Beach Holdings Limited, be Approved on the grounds that the requested variances, 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: 1. That these variances apply only to the proposed development, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans. 2. That the applicant obtain site plan approval for the proposed development by December 7, 2017, or this decision shall become null and void. 3. That the applicant obtain a Permit under 0. Reg. 166106 from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for the proposed development by December 7, 2017, or this decision will become null and void. 4. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction by December 7, 2017, or this decision shall become null and void. 3. PICA 67116 B. & N. Gray 704 & 708 Front Road Carried The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511, as amended, to permit: • a minimum front yard depth of 0.3 of a metre; whereas the by-law requires a minimum front yard depth of 7.5 metres • to recognize an existing covered porch and steps to be setback 0.0 metres from the front lot line, whereas the by-law permits uncovered steps and platforms not exceeding 1.0 metre in height to project a maximum of 1.5 metres into the required front yard Page 4 of 8 -C~of­ PJCKERJNG Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, December 7, 2016 7:00pm Main Committee Room • a minimum rear yard depth of 1.5 metres; whereas the by-law requires a minimum rear yard depth of 7.5 metres The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit to construct an addition to an existing dwelling. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined the staff recommendation from the City Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions. Written comments were received from the City's Engineering Services Department indicating that a grading plan will be required through the building permit application process, demonstrating that redevelopment of the subject lands will not have any adverse impacts on the neighbouring properties with regards to drainage from the additional roof area being proposed and to ensure that drainage from adjacent properties is not impacted. The grading plan should also include existing grades on the subject lands and on adjacent properties as well as proposed grades .for the garage area. Written comments were also received from Murray Stroud Law Office on behalf of the owners of 701, 703 and 705 Front Road. The owners are in objection to the requested variances as they do not consider them minor. They are specifically opposed to the proposed rear yard setback of 1.5 metres and front yard setback of 0.3 metres. The owners are also concerned that the size of the proposal will block their sight line to the water. Peter Barton, agent, Ben & Nicole Gray, owners, were present to represent the application. Murray Stroud, on behalf of the owners of 701, 703 and 705 Front Road, was present in objection to the application. Peter Barton provided an overview of the requested variances. He stated that the owners are intending to square off the corner of the existing dwelling, which is currently at a 0.3 metre setback and legalize an existing porch that encroaches onto municipal land. He stated that the driveway is located on a private street (Waterpoint Street) which crosses Lot 47 and the dwelling is located on Lot 46. He stated that Lots 46 & 47 have been merged to the satisfaction of the City's Legal Department. Murray Stroud stated that he is representing the landowners of 701, 703, and 705 Front Road to express their concerns related to the application. Murray Stroud stated that the owners do not agree that the variances are minor in nature. He stated that the owners believe this is a unique area and that these variances would set a bad precedence for the neighbourhood. The owners are concerned that the larger garage and dwelling would block views from their property and there would be a lot coverage issue if the subject lands were 2 lots. Page 5 of 8 -C~~~­ p](KERJNG Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, December 7, 2016 7:00pm Main Committee Room Denise Rundle, Committee Member, addressed the concerns of the neighbours in opposition to the application. She stated that the existing dwelling is not in character with the neighbourhood as the character of the neighbourhood is changing. The subject lands are unique and the test for the Committee is not just the numbers being requested in the variances. She stated that the addition is being provided on the west side of the property and amenity space, for this unique corner lot, will be provided along the lands adjacent to Waterpoint Street. In response to a question from a Committee Member, Peter Barton stated the size of the second floor addition is approximately 1 ,000 square feet. Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Denise Rundle That application PICA 67116 by B. & N. Gray, be Approved on the grounds that the requested variances, 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: 1. That these variances apply only to the existing dwelling and proposed addition, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans. 2. That the applicant enters into an encroachment agreement with the City to recognize the existing covered porch and steps within the municipal right-of-way (Front Road) by December 7, 2017, or this decision shall become null and void. 3. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction by December 7, 2017, or this decision shall become null and void. 4. PICA 68116 2519519 Ontario Inc. 1313 Wharf Street Carried Unanimously The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511, as amended, to permit uncovered steps with a height of 1.6 metres above grade to project 2.5 metres into the required front yard; whereas the by-law permits uncovered steps not exceeding a height of 1.0 metre above grade to project a maximum of 1.5 metres into the required front yard. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building permit to construct a detached dwelling. Page 6 of 8