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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 13, 2010 Committee of Adjustment (Z`tq Neeting Minutes Wednesday, October 13, 2010 7:04 pm _ Main Committee Room PRESENT: Kevin Ashe David Johnson - Chair Susan Kular Eric Newton - Vice-Chair Keith Wilkinson ALSO PRESENT: Ross Pym, Secretary-Treasurer Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer (1) ADOPTION OF AGENDA Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Keith Wilkinson That the agenda for the Wednesday, October 13, 2010 meeting be adopted. I CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Susan Kular Seconded by Eric Newton That the minutes of the 13th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, September 22, 2010 be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 1 Ci o¢~ - Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes R'- Wednesday, October 13, 2010 7:04 pm Main Committee Room (III) REPORTS 1. (Deferred at the September 22, 2010 meeting) P/CA 32/10 - R. & N. Armstrong 1434 Rougemount Drive (Part of Lot 17, Plan 228, Part 3, 40R-16847) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 2912/88 to permit a proposed attached private garage to extend a maximum of 9.6 metres beyond the front wall of an existing dwelling, whereas the by-law does not permit any attached private garage to extend more than 2.0 metres beyond the front wall of the dwelling. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building permit. 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 Gino Hamparian of 1432 Rougemount Drive in objection to the application. Correspondence received from Gino Hamparian expressed several concerns with the size and orientation of the proposed garage, the location of the garage will block two large windows of a home office, it is not in keeping with the previously established architecture of the street and will have a negative impact on his property. Robert Armstrong, owner, was present to represent the application. Eric Hudson of 1404 Rougemount Drive and Ricardo Agraso of 130 Woodview Drive were present in favour of the application. Gino Hamparian of 1432 Rougemount Drive was present in objection to the application. Robert Armstrong explained the application, understands the neighbours concerns and noted he is trying to be respectful to the surrounding neighbours and neighbourhood. In response to questions from a Committee Member, Robert Armstrong indicated the driveway will be reconfigured to the garage and mature trees will not be removed with the expectation of an apple tree. 2 Citqo¢ - Committee of Adjustment 141 A-Mal Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 13, 2010 7:04 pm J PL I i=Nr, R f N G Main Committee Room i i Eric Hudson indicated the Committee approved a similar variance for his property last year and feels the subject application will enhance the property values in the neighbourhood. Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Eric Newton That application P/CA 32/10 by R. & N. Armstrong, be Approved on the grounds that the 9.6 metre private garage extension beyond the front wall of the existing dwelling is a minor variance that is 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 this variance applies only to the proposed private garage extension, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application that includes the garage doors perpendicular to the front lot line and a residential fagade on the wall facing the street. 2. That the applicant obtains a building permit for the proposed construction by October 12, 2012, or this decision shall become null and void. 3. That the applicant ensures that living space above the garage (with contiguous access into the existing building) is provided as part of its construction or this decision shall become null and void. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2. P/CA 35/10 - K. & M. Brown 834 Naroch Boulevard (Lot 257, Plan 'M 14) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2520 to permit a rear yard depth of 5.1 metres to a proposed sunroom, a side yard width of 1.1 metres to an existing attached garage, an accessory building side yard width of 0.4 metres and a rear yard depth of 0.6 metres, and a lot coverage of 39 percent, whereas the by-law requires a minimum rear yard depth of 7.5 metres, a minimum side yard width of 1.5 metres, a minimum accessory building setback of 1.0 metre from all lot lines and a maximum lot coverage of 30 percent. 3 Citq 00 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes _ Wednesday, October 13, 2010 PIA.-IX10111URING 7:04 pm Main Committee Room The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit for the proposed sunroom. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions. John Lewandonski, agent, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. John Lewandonski explained the shed is existing and can be moved if required and submitted a form letter signed by two surrounding neighbours indicating no objections to the application. Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Keith Wilkinson That application P/CA 35/10 by K. & M. Brown, be Approved on the grounds that the rear yard depth of 5.1 metres, side yard width of 1.1 metres, an accessory building side yard width of 0.4 metres, a rear yard depth of 0.6 metres and a lot coverage of 39 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: 1. That these variances applies only to the proposed sunroom, 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 by October 12, 2012, or this decision shall become null and void. 3. That the owner either obtains approval from the all benefiting easement parties that they consent to allowing the shed within the easement lands or the shed be moved out of the easement lands all to the satisfaction of the City of Pickering by October 12, 2011 or this decision shall become null and void. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4 L Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 13, 2010 PAY11f %-._U 7:04 pm Main Committee Room 3. P/CA 36/10 - G. & T. Abdee 1773 Central Street (Lot 37 & 38, Plan 43) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3037, as amended by By-law 6640/06 to permit a front yard depth of 8.6 metres to an existing dwelling and to permit a height of 5.9 metres for the proposed two storey detached garage whereas the by-law requires .a minimum front yard depth of 9.0 metres and a maximum height of 3.5 metres for accessory structures. The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit for the proposed garage. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions. Written comments were received from the City's Development Control Manager expressing no concerns. Written comments were also received from the Region of Durham Health Department requesting a detailed drawing of the property showing the location of the proposed building and the existing septic system before providing comments. Gary & Tamara Abdee, owners, were present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Gary & Tamara Abdee explained the proposed two storey detached garage is to provide additional storage and provided a floor plan and pictures for the Committee to review. Moved by Keith Wilkinson Seconded by Susan Kular .That application P/CA 36/10 by G. & T. Abdee, be Approved on the grounds that the front yard depth of 8.6 metres and the height of 5.9 metres for an accessory structure 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: 1. That these variances applies only to the existing dwelling and the proposed garage, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application. 5 Citqo¢ Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 13, 2010 7:04 pm Main Committee Room 2. As part of the building permit submission, the applicant ensures that no habitable space is proposed within the proposed detached garage. 3. That the applicant obtains a building permit for the proposed construction by October 12, 2012, or this decision shall become null and void. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4. P/CA 37/10 - D. Donato & P. Bonvaitacola 1910 Pine Grove Avenue (Part lot 26, Plan 329) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036 to permit a two storey addition onto the existing detached dwelling and proposes the following variances listed in Column I whereas the by-law requires for the minimum/maximum listed in Column II: Column I Column II Nature of Variance Applicant's Zoning By-law Proposal Requirement A minimum lot frontage 13.6 metres 60 metres B minimum lot area 0.08 hectares 0.8 hectares C maximum lot coverage 30 percent 10 percent D maximum lot coverage for all 9 percent 5 percent accessory structures E minimum front yard depth 2.3 metres 12.0 metres F minimum side yard depth to 2.2 metres 3.0 metres proposed covered deck G minimum side yard depth to 2.4 metres 3.0 metres ro osed two store addition H minimum side yard depth to 0.3 metre 3.0 metres existing dwelling I & J minimum setback from all lot 0.3 metre 1.0 metres line for all accessory structures The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit for the proposed house addition. 6 Ci o Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Q Wednesday, October 13, 2010 ING 7:04 pm Main Committee Room 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 Manager indicating grading and drainage concerns for the proposed addition will be addressed at the building permit stage. Dominic Di Donta & Paola Bonvaitacola, owners, were present to represent the application. Pauline Long & Annie Smith of 1818 Nordane Drive were present to obtain additional information on the application. Pauline Long & Annie Smith questioned the dwelling design, location and concerned with mature trees being removed along the property line. In response to questions, Dominic Di Donta indicated he did not have any plans or drawings to review with the Committee or public and explained the mature trees along the property line should not be affected. Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Susan Kular That application P/CA 37/10 by D. Di Donato & P. Bonvaitacola, be Approved on the grounds that the existing lot frontage of 13.6 metres, existing lot area of 0.08 hectares, existing front yard depth of 2.3 metres, side yard depth of 2.2 metres to a proposed covered deck, side yard depth of 2.4 metres to a proposed two storey addition, side yard depth of 0.3 metres to the existing dwelling, rear yard depths of 0.3 metre to an existing accessory structure, a lot coverage of 30 percent, and a lot coverage of 9 percent for all accessory structures 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: 1. That these variances applies only to the existing and proposed function and use of the existing and proposed structures, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application. 2. That the applicant demolish and remove the accessory structure in the north west corner of the subject property to the satisfaction of the City Pickering. 3. That any garage on the subject property shall be required to have a minimum front yard depth of 5.0 metres in order to be compatible with the existing neighbourhood. 7 co Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes r Wednesday, October 13, 2010 7:04 pm APIIAX-INJU Main Committee Room 4. That the applicant obtains a building permit for the proposed construction by October 12, 2012, or this decision shall become null and void. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (IV) ADJOURNMENT Moved by Susan Kular Seconded by Keith Wilkinson That the 14th meeting of 2010 the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 7:41 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on Wednesday, November 3, 2010. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ~J- Date Chair Assista ecretary-Treasurer 8