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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 14, 2020Present Tom Copeland -Vice-Chair David Johnson -Chair Eric Newton Denise Rundle Sean Wiley Also Present Deborah Wylie, Secretary-Treasurer Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Isabel Lima, Planner I 1. Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. 2. Adoption of Agenda Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Denise Rundle Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 14, 2020 7:00 pm Electrontic Meeting That the agenda for the Wednesday, October 14, 2020 meeting be adopted. 3. Adoption of Minutes Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Denise Rundle Carried Unanimously That the minutes of the 7th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, September 9, 2020 be adopted. Carried Unanimously Page 1 of 8 -C1°f- p](KER]NG 4. Reports 4.1 PICA 57 /20 J P & R 10 Development Inc. 1604 Sandhurst Crescent Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 14, 2020 7:00 pm Electrontic Meeting The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 4058/92, to permit a minimum north side yard width of 1.1 metres, whereas the By-law requires a minimum side yard width of 1.2 metres. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to recognize a deficient side yard width. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined the staff recommendation from the City Development Department recommending approval subject to a condition. Written comments were received from the City's Building Services Section expressing no concerns with the application. Written comments were received from the City's Engineering Services Department expressing no comments on the application. Written comments were received from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) expressing TRCA staff have reviewed the requested variances and can confirm they have no impact on TRCA's policies and programs. As such, they have no objections to the approval. TRCA also expressed that TRCA staff previously issued a permit for the construction of a two-storey dwelling with minor grading to the rear on October 18, 2018. The drawings circulated to TRCA as part of this minor variance application are not consistent with the plans approved with the TRCA permit application (CFN 60300). It is our understanding the revised plans include a reduced north side yard setback to 1.1 metres. TRCA has reviewed the revised plans and have no objections to the proposal in principle. TRCA will not require a permit revision for the reduced side yard setback as these changes are minor in nature. Elena Latcheva, agent, was present to represent the application. Robin Thompson of 1594 Sandhurst Crescent was present in objection to the application. Elena Latcheva outlined an error was made during the construction of the foundation. In response to a question from a Committee Member, Elena Latcheva indicated the homes are still under construction and that they are owned by the developer. Robin Thompson expressed concerns with the variance infringes on her rights and TRCA lands, the homes are close together and on an angle; loss of privacy and explained the history of the subject property. In response to questions from Committee Members, Robin Thompson indicated she lives 3 houses south from the subject property and commented that even though the variance request is small they are still requesting more space. Page 2 of 8 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 14, 2020 7:00 pm Electrontic Meeting After hearing the neighbour's concerns, considers the proposed side yard width is minor in nature, and recognizing there are no objections from TRCA, Sean Wiley moved the following motion: Moved by Sean Wiley Seconded by Tom Copeland That application PICA 57120 by J P & R 10 Development Inc., be Approved on the grounds that the requested variance is 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 condition: 1. That this variance apply only to the existing dwelling on the subject site, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plan (refer to Exhibit 2 contained in the staff report to the Committee of Adjustment, dated October 14, 2020). 4.2 PICA 58120 C. Fiorino-Vieira 301 Fiddlers Court Carried Unanimously The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended, to permit an uncovered platform (deck) not exceeding 1.1 metres in height above grade, whereas the By-law requires uncovered steps and platforms not exceeding 1.0 metre in height above grade and to not project more than 1.5 metres into any required front or rear yard and not more than 0.5 metres into any required side yard. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to recognize an existing uncovered deck. · The Secretary-Treasurer outlined the staff recommendation from the City Development Department recommending approval subject to a condition. Written comments were received from the City's Building Services Section expressing no concerns with the application. Written comments were received from the City's Engineering Services Department expressing no comments on the application. Carmela Fiorino-Vieira, applicant, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Page 3 of 8 Pl Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 14, 2020 7:00 pm Electrontic Meeting In response to a question from a Committee Member, Carmela Fiorino-Vieira indicated they are the original purchaser and she also indicated this should have been addressed by the builder. After considering the City Development's report and that the application appears to meet the four tests of the Planning Act, Tom Copeland moved the following motion: Moved by Tom Copeland Seconded by Eric Newton That application PICA 58120 by C. Fiorino-Vieira, be Approved on the grounds that the requested variance is 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 condition: 1. That this variance apply only to the existing uncovered deck, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plan (refer to Exhibit 2 contained in the staff report to the Committee of Adjustment, dated October 14, 2020). Carried Unanimously 4.3 PICA 59120 A. Turney 660 Pleasant Street The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511, as amended by By-law 7610118, to permit: • a minimum front yard setback of 4.0 metres, whereas the By-law requires a minimum front yard setback of 7.5 metres; • a minimum rear yard setback of 0.9 metres, whereas the By-law requires a minimum rear yard setback of 7.5 metres; • a minimum north side yard setback of 1.4 metres, whereas the By-law requires a minimum side yard setback of 1.5 metres; • a maximum lot coverage of 38.1 percent, whereas the By-law permits a maximum lot coverage of 33 percent; • a covered platform (proposed front porch) not projecting more than 4.9 metres into the required front yard, whereas the By-law permits uncovered steps or platforms not exceeding 1.0 metre in height above grade and not projecting more than 1.5 metres into any required front yard, not 1.0 metre into any required side yard; Page 4 of 8 -C~of- p](KER]NG Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 14, 2020 7:00 pm Electrontic Meeting • a covered platform (existing rear second-storey deck) not exceeding 3.6 metres in height above grade, whereas the By-law permits uncovered steps or platforms not exceeding 1.0 metre in height above grade and not projecting more than 1.5 metres into any required front yard, not 1.0 metre into any required side yard; • an existing accessory structure (shed) greater than 10 square metres in area to be setback a minimum of 0.6 metres from the rear lot line, whereas the By-law permits accessory structures greater than 10 square metres in area to be setback a minimum of 1.0 metres from all lot lines. The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to recognize an existing two-storey dwelling, an existing attached garage, an existing rear ground floor covered deck, an existing rear second-storey covered deck, and an existing shed; and to obtain a building permit for a two-storey addition to a dwelling and front covered porch. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined the staff recommendation from the City Development Department recommending approval subject to a condition. Written comments were received from the City's Building Services Section expressing no concerns with the application. Written comments were received from the City's Engineering Services Department expressing the shed to be relocated to a minimum of 0.6 metres from all lot lines. The roof area is being increased substantially therefore creating additional volume of precipitation drainage. Applicant is to propose Low Impact Development Features with the building permit application in order to reduce runoff volume. Rain Gardens or Rain Barrels and Soakaway Pits are options to consider. Applicant is to provide a grading plan with the building permit which shows the existing drainage patterns on the property so that Development Services can assess the potential impact to surrounding properties due to the increased lot coverage and increased roof area. Also, the discharge locations of all rainwater leaders are to be shown on the grading plan. Existing Armourstone driveway edging is to be removed from within the City's boulevard. As per the Boulevard Maintenance By-law 6831/08, no rocks, bricks, concrete slabs or anything protruding, sharp or dangerous is permitted on a boulevard. Peter Barton, Avtech Designs, agent, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Peter Barton explained 5 of the 7 variances being requested are existing conditions that need to be brought into conformity. Peter Barton outlined the proposed two-storey will be built up and will not affect the front and side lot lines. In response to questions from Committee Members, Peter Barton indicated no problems with relocating the shed to a 0.6 of a metre setback and that they are aware of the Engineering Services comments and will comply. Page 5 of 8 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 14, 2020 7:00 pm Electrontic Meeting Given the applicant has agreed to comply with the Engineering Services comments as outlined the City Development department's staff report and that the application appears to meet the four tests of the Planning Act, Denise Rundle moved the following motion: Moved by Denise Rundle Seconded by Tom Copeland That application PICA 59120 by A. Turney, 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 two-storey detached dwelling and accessory structure (shed), as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans (refer to Exhibits 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 contained in the staff report to the Committee of Adjustment, dated October 14, 2020). 4.4 PICA 60120 B. & K. Ragoo 958 Mink Street Carried Unanimously The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2520, as amended, to permit: • a minimum rear yard of 5.2 metres, whereas the By-law requires a minimum rear yard of 7.5 metres; • a maximum lot coverage of 40 percent, whereas the By-law permits a maximum lot coverage of 33 percent; • an uncovered platform (rear ground floor deck) not exceeding 1.25 metres in height above grade, whereas the By-law permits uncovered steps or platforms not exceeding 1.0 metre in height above grade and not projecting more than 1.5 metres into any required front yard, nor 1.0 metre into any required side yard; • a covered platform (front second-storey balcony) not exceeding 4.3 metres in height above grade and not projecting more than 2.2 metres into the required front yard, whereas the By-law permits uncovered steps or platforms not exceeding 1.0 metre in height above grade and not projecting more than 1.5 metres into any required front yard, nor 1.0 metre into any required side yard; • a covered platform (front ground floor porch) not projecting more than 2.9 metres into the required front yard, whereas the By-law permits uncovered steps or platforms not exceeding 1.0 metre in height above grade and not projecting more than 1.5 metres into any required front yard, nor 1.0 metre into any required side yard. Page 6 of 8 -C~6f- p](KER1NG Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 14, 2020 7:00 pm Electrontic Meeting The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit for a second-storey addition to a detached dwelling with an additional dwelling unit in the basement, including the addition of an attached private garage, basement walkout, rear ground floor uncovered deck, front second-storey covered balcony and front ground floor covered porch. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined the staff recommendation from the City Development Department recommending approval subject to a condition. Written comments were received from the City's Building Services Section expressing no concerns with the application. Written comments were received from the City's Engineering Services Department expressing the roof area is being increased substantially, therefore creating additional volume of precipitation drainage. Applicant is to propose Low Impact Development Features with the building permit application in order to reduce runoff volume. Rain Gardens or Rain Barrels and Soakaway Pits are options to consider. Applicant is to provide a grading plan with the building permit which shows the existing drainage patterns on the property so that Development Services can assess the potential impact to surrounding properties due to the increased lot coverage and increased roof area. Also, the discharge locations of all rainwater leaders are to be shown on the grading plan. Written comments were received in objection to the application expressing several concerns that outlined the proposed plan does not align with the character of the surrounding neighbourhood; will be monstrous and provide shadows on the street and surrounding bungalows. Comments also questioned whether the recently passed infill and replacement guidelines were reviewed; the height of the proposed construction and will the accessory dwelling unit be made into a legal rental unit. Written comments were received from the owners of 960 Mink Street in support of the application. Glenn Rubinoff, agent, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Glen Rubinoff outlined that the attached garage will provide additional living space, the front porch is in keeping with the character of the surrounding neighbourhood, that he and his client are aware of the comments received in support and in objection to the application; and that the variances are minor. In response to questions from Committee Members, Glen Rubinoff is aware of the comments received from the City's Engineering Services. Page 7 of 8 -C~6f- p](KER]NG Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 14, 2020 7:00 pm Electrontic Meeting After considering the City Development Department's report, noting that the applicant is providing the required number of parking spaces, and that the application appears to meet the four tests of the Planning Act, Denise Rundle moved the following motion: Moved by Denise Rundle Seconded by Sean Wiley That application PICA 60/20 by B. & K. Ragoo, 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 two-storey detached dwelling, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans (refer to Exhibits 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 contained in the staff report to the Committee of Adjustment, dated October 14, 2020). Carried Unanimously 5. Adjournment Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Sean Wiley That the 8th meeting of the 2020 Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 7:33 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Carried Unanimously November 11 , 2020 Date Chair Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Page 8 of 8