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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 3, 2008 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, December 3, 2008 7:00 pm Main Committee Room PRESENT: Kevin Ashe David Johnson - Chair Susan Kular Eric Newton - Vice-Chair Keith Wilkinson ALSO PRESENT: Ross Pym, Secretary-Treasurer Jean Finn, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer (I) ADOPTION OF AGENDA Moved by Keith Wilkinson Seconded by Susan Kular That the agenda for the Wednesday, December 3,2008 meeting be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (II) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Keith Wilkinson That the minutes of the 15th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, November 12, 2008 be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 1 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, December 3,2008 7:00 pm Main Committee Room (III) REPORTS 1. PICA 47/08 - A. & G. Cooper 962 Oklahoma Drive (Lot 666, Plan M19) City of Pickering The applicants requests relief from Zoning By-law 2520 to permit a 0.7 metre side yard width to reconstruct a carport attached to the main dwelling, to recognize a 0.1 metre flankage side yard width to an existing uncovered deck and to recognize an existing shed located in the side yard, whereas the by-law requires a side yard depth of 1.5 metres, a flankage side yard depth of 4.5 metres and for all accessory structures to be located in the rear yard. The applicants requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit for the proposed carport and to obtain zoning compliance for the existing deck and shed. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions. Written comments were also received from the City's Development Control Supervisor expressing no concerns. Ann & Glynn Cooper, owners, were present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Glynn Cooper explained the application and that he proposed to replace the carport. Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Eric Newton That application PICA 47/08 by A. & G. Cooper, be APPROVED on the grounds that the 0.7 metre side yard width to a proposed carport, a 0.1 metre flankage side yard width to an existing uncovered deck and to recognize an existing shed located in the side yard 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: 2 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, December 3,2008 7:00 pm Main Committee Room 1. That these variances apply only to the proposed carport, existing uncovered deck and shed, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application. 2. That the applicants obtain a building permit for the proposed carport within. two years of the date of this decision, or this decision shall become null and void. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2. PICA 48/08 - A. Perez 1622 Fairfield Crescent (Lot 158 Plan 40M-1499) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036 as amended by By-law 2118/85 to permit a deck located 0.3 metre from the rear lot line whereas the By-law requires a minimum rear yard depth of 7.5 metres. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain Zoning compliance. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department recommending refusal of the application. Written comments were also received from the City's Development Control Supervisor expressing no concerns. Alma Perez, owner, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Eric Newton That application PICA 48/08 by A. Perez, be DEFERRED until the next meeting in order to give the Committee Members an opportunity to visit the site. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, December 3,2008 7:00 pm Main Committee Room 3. PICA 49/08 - L. Nichol & C. Copeland 504 Rougemount Drive Lots 99, 100, Plan 283 City of Pickering The applicants request relief from Zoning By-law 2511 to permit a proposed detached garage to be located in the front yard of the subject property having a proposed building height of 3.9 metres and to permit a 1.4 metre side yard width to the existing dwelling whereas the by-law requires all accessory structures to be located in the rear yard, a maximum accessory building height of 3.5 metres and requires a 1.8 metre side yard width to the dwelling. The applicants request approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit for the proposed detached garage. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions. Written comments were also received from the City's Development Control Supervisor expressing no concerns and from the Toronto Region Conservation Authority expressing no objections. Larry Nichol and Cathy Copeland, owners, were present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. In response to a question from a Committee Member, Larry Nichol provided an explanation of the garage construction and the material to be used for the cladding. Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Susan Kular That application PICA 49/08 by L. Nichol & C. Copeland, be APPROVED on the grounds that the request to permit the proposed detached garage to be located in the front yard, providing a maximum garage height of 3.9 metres and the minimum side yard width of 1.4 metres to the existing dwelling 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 Zoning By-law subject to the following conditions: 4 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, December 3,2008 7:00 pm Main Committee Room 1. That these variances apply only to the proposed detached garage on the existing lot, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application. 2. That the applicant obtains a building permit for the proposed construction within two years of the date of this decision, or this decision shall become null and void. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4. PICA 50/08 - L. Muraca 1905 Rosefield Road (Part Lot 3, Plan M-1089, Part 2, 40R-3825) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 187/75 to permit a 0.3 metre side yard width and rear yard depth to a proposed rear yard shed 2.8 metres in height, whereas the by-law requires a 1.0 metre side yard width and rear yard depth to all accessory structures greater than 1.8 metres in height. ~ The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain zoning compliance. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department recommending refusal of the application. Written comments were also received from the City's Development Control Supervisor expressing no concerns subject to the roof drainage from the shed being solely contained on the applicants property. An eavestrough should be placed on both sides of the shed and directed to stop runoff from falling on to adjacent prqperties. Written comments were also received from Mr. & Mrs. Muttiah of 1901 Rosefield Road with no objections to the application. Louis Muraca, owner, was present to represent the application. Anthony White & Rose McGill of 1892 Rosefield were also present in support of the application. Louis Muraca submitted written correspondence from Bob Chan of 1911 Rosefield Road and Azeema Mohammed of 1903 Rosefield Road in support of the application. Louis Muraca stated maintenance of the shed would not be an issue. 5 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, December 3, 2008 7:00 pm Main Committee Room Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Susan Kular That application PICA 50108 by L. Muraca, be APPROVED on the grounds that the 0.3 metre side yard width and rear yard depth 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 Zoning By-law, subject to the following conditions: 1. That these variances apply only to the proposed shed, as generally sited and outlines on the applicant's submitted plans with this application. 2. That the applicant reduces the overhang on the north and east sides of the shed to a maximum of 0.15 metres (6 inches) from the property line. 3. That the applicant provides an eavestrough on the north side of the shed to ensure roof runoff is contained on the subject property and to ensure that there are no encroachments onto the abutting property. 4. That the applicant contacts the Planning & Development Department to arrange for an inspection of the shed and to conform that the construction of this shed is in conformity with the requirements of Condition #2 & #3. 5. That this work and inspection by City Staff shall be completed within three months of the date of this decision or this decision shall become null and void. CARRIED Vote Kevin Ashe David Johnson Susan Kular Eric Newton Keith Wilkinson in favour in favour in favour opposed in favour 6 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, December 3, 2008 7:00 pm Main Committee Room (IV) OTHER BUSINESS 1. Appointment of Chairperson Moved by Susan Kular Seconded by Keith Wilkinson That David Johnson be appointed as Chairperson for a 1 year term. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2. Appointment of Vice Chairperson Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Susan Kular That Eric Newton be appointed as Vice Chairperson for a 1 year term. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3. Adoption of the 2009 Meeting Schedule Moved by Keith Wilkinson Seconded by Eric Newton That the Committee of Adjustment Meeting Schedule for 2009 be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, December 3,2008 7:00 pm Main Committee Room (V) ADJOURNMENT Moved by Susan Kular Seconded by Keith Wilkinson That the 16th meeting of 2008 the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 7:29 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on Wednesday, January 21,2009. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ;;z CJ c) c; ~ _~_\l Chair ~'\ ~"+-L~) istant Secretary-Treasurer 8