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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 23, 2005MINUTES of the 4th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held in the Main Committee Room of the Pickering Civic Complex on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 and convened at 7:10p.m. PRESEN~ ALSO PRESENT: Marie Billinger Chris Braney David Johnson Eric Newton - Chair Bill Utton Ross Pym, Secretary-Treasurer Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES There were no matters arising from the minutes. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOTION' Moved by Bill Utton, seconded by Marie Billinger That the minutes of the 3rd meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, March 2, 2005, be adopted as amended. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTION OF AGENDA MOTION: Moved by Marie Billinger, seconded by Chris Braney That the agenda for the Wednesday, March 23, 2005 meeting be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 17 P/CA 10/05 - J. McKay & D. Voorhees 1834 Bainbridge Drive (Part of Block 7, 40M1602, Part 25, 40R12715) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from the following provisions of Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 1894/84: To permit a minimum rear yard depth of 4.0 metres, a minimum south side yard width of 0.5 metres and a maximum lot coverage of 49 percent, whereas the by-law requires a minimum rear yard depth of 7.5 metres, a minimum side yard width of 1.2 metres and a maximum lot coverage of 40 percent. The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit for a proposed addition attached to the rear of the dwelling. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department. Written comments were also received from the City's Development Control Supervisor and the City's Fire Prevention Officer, both expressing no concerns. Chris Braney noted that he has had previous professional dealings with the owner but does not have a conflict of interest. The applicant responded that he did not have a problem with Chris Braney taking part in the final decision. Kim Brown, agent from Patio Enclosures Inc., was present to represent the application. Jan McKay and Don Voorhees, the owners were present in the favour of the application. Kim Brown noted the proposed addition is to extend the owners living space without having to relocate. Jan McKay noted she has severe arthritis and would like the room to accommodate her needs. Kim Brown stated that she wants to do everything she can to accommodate her clients and asked if they could have time to review the height and size of the structure with City staff. Ross Pym, in response to questions, explained staff could provide guidance however, staff only gives recommendations on the variances and the Committee will be making the decision. Upon site inspection, from the rear of the property, Ross Pym observed that the addition would be located on an existing elevated deck. MOTION: Moved by Bill Utton, seconded by David Johnson That application P/CA 10/05 by J. McKay & D. Voorhees, be TABLED until the next Committee of Adjustment meeting being held on April 13, 2005, to allow the applicant time to review their design. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 18 P/CA 11/05 - Boyd & Nancy Penny 1062 Dunbarton Road (Part of Lot 25, Concession 1) (Parts 1 & 2, 40R-16834) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from the following provisions of Zoning By-law 3036: To permit a minimum side yard width of 1.8 metres and maximum lot coverage of 13 percent, whereas the by-law requires a minimum side yard width of 3.0 metres and maximum lot coverage of 10 percent. The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit for a proposed addition attached to the east side of the dwelling. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department. Written comments were also received from the City's Development Control Supervisor and the City's Fire Prevention Officer, both expressing no concerns. Peter Barton, agent, was present to represent the application. Boyd and Nancy Penny, the owners, were present in support of the application. Peter Barton noted the owners have an 18-year-old son with cerebral palsy and the addition is being constructed to better suit his needs. MOTION: Moved by Bill Utton, seconded by Marie Billinger That application P/CA 11/05 by Boyd & Nancy Penny, be APPROVED on the grounds that the proposed minimum 1.8 metre side yard width and the proposed maximum lot coverage of 13 percent are minor variances 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: That these variances apply only to the proposed addition attached to the east side of the dwelling, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application. That the applicant obtain a building permit and construct the proposed addition within two years of the date of this decision, or this decision shall become null and void. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 19 ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Marie Billinger, seconded by Bill Utton That the 4th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 7:37 p.m. and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2005. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Date Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Chairman 2O