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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 10, 2026Committee of Adjustment  Hearing Minutes  Electronic Meeting  June 10, 2026 07:00 PM Present Omar Ha-Redeye – Vice-Chair Denise Rundle Sakshi Sood Joshi Rick Van Andel Sean Wiley – Chair Also Present Isabel Lima, Secretary-Treasurer Jasmine Correia, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Nilissa Reynolds, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer – Host Ash Roy, Planner II Figo Pham, Planner I Absent Not applicable. Land Acknowledgment Statement   Disclosure of Interest   Omar Ha-Redeye - MV 35/26 - 1874 Fairport Road   Omar Ha-Redeye declared an indirect pecuniary interest for MV 35/26. Adoption of Agenda   Moved By Omar Ha-Redeye Seconded By Rick Van Andel That the agenda for the Wednesday, June 10, 2026 hearing be adopted. 1. 2. 2.1 3. 1   Carried Adoption of Minutes   Moved By Rick Van Andel Seconded By Omar Ha-Redeye That the minutes of the 5th hearing of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, May 13, 2026 be adopted.   Carried Draft Committee of Adjustment Hearing Minutes - May 13, 2026   Consent (Land Division) Reports   LD 14/26 - 507 Rougemount Drive   M. & D. Prata The applicant is proposing to sever a 2,101.3 square metre portion of land (Part 2) to convey it to the abutting property to the north, municipally known as 528 Mountain Ash Drive (Part 3). A 2,152.3 square metre parcel of land (Part 1) is proposed to be retained. The existing dwelling is proposed to remain on the retained parcel. No representation was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Moved By Denise Rundle Seconded By Omar Ha-Redeye That application LD 14/26 by M. & D. Prata be Tabled to allow the parties involved to resolve outstanding legal matters related to the ownership and/or transfer of the subject lands.   Carried Unanimously Minor Variance Reports   MV 09/26 - Bayly Street (Tabled at the January 14, 2026 Committee of  Adjustment Hearing)   4. 4.1 5. 5.1 6. 6.1 Committee of Adjustment Hearing Minutes June 10, 2026 2 Corporation of the City of Pickering Moved By Rick Van Andel Seconded By Sakshi Sood Joshi That application MV 09/26 by the Corporation of the City of Pickering be lifted from the table.   Carried Unanimously The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 8149/24, to permit: a minimum front yard of 7.6 metres, whereas the By-law requires a minimum front yard of 12.0 metres; • a minimum flankage side yard of 1.1 metres, whereas the By-law requires a minimum flankage side yard of 12.0 metres; and • a minimum of 20 parking spaces for an Emergency Service Facility, whereas the By-law requires a minimum of 44 spaces (3.5 spaces per 100 square metres of gross leasable floor area). • The applicant requests approval of this minor variance application to obtain Site Plan Approval for the construction of a Fire Hall. Input from other sources were received from the Applicant, City’s Engineering Services Department, the City’s Building Services Section, and one area resident. In support of the application, the applicant identified that due to the nature of the project, a Fire Station, all requirements for turning of the fire trucks into the site will not work due to the limited size of the site. Setbacks on the Front Yard, Flankage Side Yard, cannot be met if access to the site, sufficient parking and utilities must be met. Diana Poida, Monifa Charles and Del Cordeiro, agents, were present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. The agents made a brief presentation in support of the application. In response to questions from Committee members, the agents replied with the following: there is a 15.0 metre side yard buffer to accommodate sidewalks with the future road widening of Bayly Street; the occupant load is 8 for this building, the firefighters work in 2 crews of 4; there has been collaboration between the City and the Region on the best design of the site, the proposed site plan provides sufficient Committee of Adjustment Hearing Minutes June 10, 2026 3 space for maneuvering of the fire trucks, along with cleaning and servicing. A Committee member commented that the requested front and side yard flankage applies to a small portion of the building, the requested minimum 20 parking space is reasonable for the site as it is located in a high density area with other means of transportation. After reading the report and agreeing with comments provided within it, and noting that this project would be reviewed more deeply under site plan control, Denise Rundle moved the following motion: Moved By Denise Rundle Seconded By Omar Ha-Redeye That application MV 09/26 by the Corporation of the City of Pickering, 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 Zoning By law, subject to the following condition: That these variances apply only to the proposed Fire Hall, as generally sited and outlined in the applicant’s submitted plans (refer to Attachments 2 and 3) 1.   Carried Unanimously MV 28/26 - 1093 Zircon Manor   N. Sadachcharam & T. Nimalan The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 8149/24 to permit a minimum of 0 parking spaces per additional dwelling unit (ADU), whereas the by-law requires a minimum of 1 parking space. The applicant requests approval of this variance to obtain a building permit for an ADU. Input from other sources were received from the Applicant, City’s Engineering Services Department, and the City’s Building Services Section. Heamapriyan Tharumaratinam, agent, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. The agent commented that the property currently has two parking spaces. The ADU 6.2 Committee of Adjustment Hearing Minutes June 10, 2026 4 is in the main dwelling and will not change the characteristics of neighbourhood. The application did not receive any negative public or agency comments and will provide much needed housing in the area. In response to a question from Committee members, the agent commented that the ADU is not recognized yet, they are going through the permit process and this is part of that step. They are looking for a tenant without a car, but if they did, they have one dedicated parking space available, there are public transit routes in the area. A Committee member commented that there is no way to police the owners of the ADU from housing anyone with a car. A Committee member commented that this is vehicle dependent area because it is relatively new, as per the report a bus stops by every 30 minutes. Moved By Rick Van Andel Seconded By Omar Ha-Redeye That application MV 28/26 by the N. Sadachcharam & T. Nimalan, be Refused on the grounds that the requested variance is not minor in nature, not desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and not in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By law.   Carried Unanimously MV 32/26 - 1355 Kingston Road   PTC Ownership Inc. The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 8149/24 to permit a maximum building setback of 215.0 metres from the street line, whereas the by-law requires a maximum setback of 4.0 metres from the street line. The applicant requests approval of this variance to obtain a demolition permit for the south wing of the Shops at Pickering City Centre mall. Input from other sources were received from the Applicant, City’s Engineering Services Department, and the City’s Building Services Section. Daniel Oliveira, agent, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. 6.3 Committee of Adjustment Hearing Minutes June 10, 2026 5 The agent stated they are seeking approval of a technical variance to address the setback to the south for the refacing of the facade, demolition and creation of side road. In response to a question from a Committee member, the agent stated that pending site plan approval and building permits, the plan is to start construction later this year for six months, the site will be maintained throughout the construction process. After reading the staff report, the impact will be minimal due to the site's location, Rick Van Andel moved the following motion: Moved By Rick Van Andel Seconded By Omar Ha-Redeye That application MV 32/26 by PTC Ownership 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 Zoning By law, subject to the following condition: That this variance applies only to the existing Shops at Pickering City Centre mall, as generally sited and outlined in the applicant’s submitted plans (refer to Attachments 2, 3, and 4 contained in the staff report to the Committee of Adjustment dated June 10, 2026). 1.   Carried Unanimously MV 34/26 - 1695 Dersan Street   Brock Dersan Developments Inc. The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 8149/24 and 3037 to permit up to two parking spaces to be a minimum of 2.45 metres in width and 4.7 metres in length, whereas the by-law requires parking spaces to be a minimum of 2.6 metres in width and 5.3 metres in length. The applicant requests approval of this variance to legalize two existing parking spaces within an underground parking garage. Input from other sources were received from the Applicant, City’s Engineering Services Department, and the City’s Building Services Section. Matthew Howard, agent, was present to represent the application. No further 6.4 Committee of Adjustment Hearing Minutes June 10, 2026 6 representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. In response to a question from a Committee member, the agent stated that the pipes are in the process of being protected and their protection was considered in the dimensions within the plans. Based on comments and the staff report, Denise Rundle moved the following motion: Moved By Denise Rundle Seconded By Sakshi Sood Joshi That application MV 34/26 by Brock Dersan Developments 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 Zoning By law, subject to the following condition: That this variance applies only to parking spaces number 52 and 54, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant’s submitted plans (refer to Attachments 2 and 3 contained in the staff report to the Committee of Adjustment dated June 10, 2026). 1.   Carried Unanimously MV 35/26 - 1874 Fairport Road   A. Jaffery Omar Ha-Redeye declared a conflict on this item. ( Omar Ha-Redeye declared an indirect pecuniary interest for MV 35/26. ) The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 8149/24, to permit: maximum dwelling depth of 28.7 metres, whereas the by-law requires a maximum dwelling depth of 20.0 metres; and • minimum front yard setback of 3.0 metres, whereas the by-law requires a minimum front yard setback of 10.55 metres. • The applicant requests approval of this minor variance application to construct an addition on the front and rear of the existing dwelling. Input from other sources were received from the Applicant, City’s Engineering Services Department, the City’s Building Services Section, the Toronto & Region 6.5 Committee of Adjustment Hearing Minutes June 10, 2026 7 Conservation Authority (TRCA), and three area residents. In support of the application, the applicant submitted a Planning Rationale in support of this application. Please contact the City Development Department to receive a copy at citydev@pickering.ca. Sajjad Jaffery, agent, was present to represent the application. One area resident was present in objection to the application. In order to avoid a tie vote, Sean Wiley recused himself from voting on this application. In support of the application the agent commented that the proposal is for a front and rear addition to the existing dwelling, trees not within construction zone will be protected, as per the arborist report they are not within the tree protection area. This is a reasonable expansion to an existing family dwelling, the use remains residential. The application meets all four tests of the Planning Act. An area resident made a brief presentation in objection to the application, sharing concerns regarding the rear expansion that will result in loss of privacy due to tree loss. The neighbourhood is within the tree protection area. The Secretary-Treasurer advised members that the front yard and portion of the front of the dwelling is within the tree protection area. In response to a question from a Committee member, the agent stated that the roof deck will have a privacy wall to the north and the clients are open and willing to work with any neighbours to minimize privacy impacts. A Committee member commented that four items do not meet the guidelines of the attached Urban Design Guideline, Appendix A to the staff report. After reading the staff report, noting the impact on privacy, making a site visit and considering public comments, this application does not conform to the intent of Zoning By-law, Denise Rundle moved the following motion: Moved By Denise Rundle That application MV 35/26 by A. Jaffery, be Refused on the grounds that the requested variances are not minor in nature, not desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and not in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law. Committee of Adjustment Hearing Minutes June 10, 2026 8   Carried MV 36/26 - 1158 Caliper Lane   H. Patel The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 8149/24 to permit stairs to a porch to encroach 0.9 metres into the required interior side yard setback, resulting in a minimum setback of 0.3 metres from the interior side lot line, whereas the by-law permits stairs to a porch or deck to encroach within 0.6 of a metre of an interior side lot line. The applicant requests approval of the variance to obtain a building permit to construct a side yard entrance for an additional dwelling unit. Input from other sources were received from the Applicant, City’s Engineering Services Department, and the City’s Building Services Section. In support of the application, the applicant identified that the subject property municipally known as 1158 Caliper Lane is developed with a townhouse dwelling within a compact residential subdivision in the Seaton community. The applicant proposes to construct an exterior side entrance staircase to provide independent access to the basement. Relief is required from the City of Pickering Zoning By-law 8149/24, which permits exterior stairs to encroach into a required side yard provided they maintain a minimum setback of 0.6m from a lot line. The proposed staircase is located 0.3 m from the side lot line. Shivang Tarika, agent, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. The agent stated they have reviewed the staff report and condition and have no objections. The agent acknowledged the Engineering department's comments. Moved By Sakshi Sood Joshi Seconded By Rick Van Andel That application MV 36/26 by H. Patel, 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 Zoning By law, subject to the following condition: 6.6 Committee of Adjustment Hearing Minutes June 10, 2026 9 That this variance applies only to the side yard entrance and associated steps, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant’s submitted plans (refer to Attachment 2 contained in the staff report to the Committee of Adjustment dated June 10, 2026). 1.   Carried Unanimously Adjournment   Moved By Sakshi Sood Joshi Seconded By Omar Ha-Redeye That the 6th hearing of the 2026 Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 8:15 pm. Minutes recorded on this 10th day of June 2026. Minutes adopted the 8th day of July 2026. ______________________________ Chair ______________________________ Assistant Secretary-Treasurer 7. Committee of Adjustment Hearing Minutes June 10, 2026 10