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Citqoo - Committee of Adjustment
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011
7:00 pm
Main Committee Room
Present:
Tom Copeland
David Johnson - Chair
Eric Newton - Vice Chair (arrived at 7:05 pm)
Bill Utton
Shirley Van Steen
Also Present:
Ross Pym, Secretary-Treasurer
Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
Mila Yeung, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
(1) Appointment of Chairperson
Moved by Bill Utton
Seconded by Shirley Van Steen
That David Johnson be appointed as Chairperson for a 1 year term.
Carried Unanimously
(II) Appointment of Vice Chairperson
Moved by Tom Copeland
Seconded by Bill Utton
That Eric Newton be appointed as Vice Chairperson for a 1 year term.
Carried Unanimously
(III) Appointment of Secretary-Treasurer
Moved by Shirley Van Steen
Seconded by Tom Copeland
That Ross Pym be appointed as Secretary-Treasurer.
Carried Unanimously
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(IV) Appointments of Assistant Secretary-Treasurers
Moved by Shirley Van Steen
Seconded by Bill Utton
That Mila Yeung, Lesley Dunne and Jean Finn.be appointed as Assistant
Secretary-Treasurers.
Carried Unanimously
(V) Adoption of Rules of Procedure
Moved by Bill Utton
Seconded by Tom Copeland
That the Rules of Procedure for the Committee of Adjustment be adopted.
Carried Unanimously
(VI) Adoption of Agenda
Moved by Bill Utton
Seconded by Shirley Van Steen
That the agenda for the Wednesday, January 19, 2011 meeting be adopted.
Carried Unanimously
(VII) Adoption of 2011 Meeting Schedule
Moved by Shirley Van Steen
Seconded by Tom Copeland
That the Committee of Adjustment Meeting Schedule for 2011 be adopted.
Carried Unanimously
(VIII) Adoption of Minutes
Moved by Eric Newton
Seconded by Bill Utton
That the minutes of the 15th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 be adopted.
Carried
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(IX) Reports
1. P/CA 01 /11. - C. Rees
502 Downland Drive
(Part Lot 127, Plan M1017, Part 26, 40R-2237)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511, as amended by By-law
4354/73 to permit an existing side yard width of 0.6 metres and proposed lot
coverage of 34 percent, whereas the by-law requires a minimum side yard width
of 1.2 metres and maximum lot coverage of 33 percent.
The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building
permit for a sunroom addition onto the rear of the existing detached dwelling.
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 received
from Councillor Kevin Ashe in support of the application.
Ivars Kulitis, agent, was present to represent the application. No further
representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application.
Moved by Bill Utton
Seconded by Shirley Van Steen
That application P/CA 01/11 by C. Rees, be Approved on the grounds that the
side yard width of 0.6 metres and lot coverage of 34 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 development proposed, 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 sunroom
addition construction by January 18, 2013, or this decision shall become null
and void.
Carried Unanimously
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2. P/CA 02/11 - J. Priest
673 Front Street
(Part Lot 4, Block E, Plan 65)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511, to permit an existing lot
frontage of 9.1 metres and an existing lot area of 373 square metres and
proposed side yard widths of 0.3 metre and 1.2 metres to the proposed new
detached dwelling, whereas the by-law requires a minimum lot frontage of 15.0
metres, a minimum lot area of 460 square metres and minimum side yard widths
of 1.5 metres.
The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building
permit for a new detached dwelling.
The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering
Planning & Development Department recommending approval subject to
conditions and to a revised north side yard width of 0.6 metres.
.Written comments were also received from the City's Development Control
Manager indicating the request to permit a 0.3 metre side yard width should not
be permitted as it would result in an encroachment onto the neighbouring
property during construction, side yard fencing would restrict any access along
the north side yard of the dwelling, potential for storm drainage issues and roof
overhang would also be matters of contention.
Helen Kok, James Priest, and John Reeves were present to represent the
application. Barry Farquharson of 675 Front Road submitted a letter and was
present in objection to the application.
Helen Kok explained there are several existing properties in the surrounding area
that have side yard widths of 0.3 metres or less, the proposed dwelling has been
designed for adequate south side yard width and overhang concerns and will
rebuild fences once construction is completed.
John Reeves provided photos showing examples of other surrounding homes in
the area that have side yard widths of 0.3 metres or less and explained the
property has a natural north to south slope.
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Barry Farquharson expressed several concerns with the application; the north
side yard width of 0.3 metres and the impact on his property during construction,
maintenance and the overflow allowance, the retaining wall along the driveway
and would like it relocated to the south side of the building, damage to the
fencing during construction and would like reassurance it will be replaced at the
owners expense not his, questioned if the two proposed fire places will be wood
burning or gas, what the timeframe for the demolition and construction of the
new dwelling and indicated the footprint of his property on the applicants plan is
incorrect. He noted a 0.6 metre or 0.9 metre side yard width next to his property
would be more appropriate.
Moved by Bill Utton
Seconded by Eric Newton
That application P/CA 02/11 by J. Priest, be Approved on the grounds that the
existing lot frontage of 9.1 metres, existing lot area of 373 square metres, the
proposed south side yard width of 1.2 metres and north side yard of 0.6 metre to
the proposed new detached 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 the Zoning By-law, subject to the following
conditions:
1. That these variances applies only to the proposed detached dwelling, as
generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this
application subject to the revised north side yard width.
2. That the applicant obtains a building permit for the proposed construction by
January 18, 2013, or this decision shall become null and void.
Carried Unanimously
3. P/CA 03/11 - P. Lambrinos
1958 Glendale Drive
(Lot 33, Plan 521)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036 to permit a maximum
height of 5.2 metres for a proposed detached garage, whereas the by-law
requires a maximum building height of 3.5 metres for any accessory structure in
a residential zone.
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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 refusal. Written comments
were also received from the City's Development Control Manager expressing no
concerns.
Peter Lambrinos, owner, was present to represent the application. William
Churchill of 1962 Glendale Drives was present in favour of the application. Brad
Suckling of 1213 Canborough Crescent, Richard Janusz of 1209 Canborough
Crescent and Stan Andrews of 1215 Canborough Crescent were present in
objection to the application.
Peter Lambrinos explained the application that the proposed increased height of
the detached garage is required to accommodate a vehicle lift for the purposes
of restoring vintage vehicles. The design will match the proposed one-storey
dwelling, and does not agree that the property is over developed. In response to
a question from a resident, Peter Lambrinos indicated that he will not be putting
in a pit rather than a lift because of the extra expense. Peter Lambrinos
indicated he can build the proposed garage wider and would look at the
possibility of reducing the height and is willing to meet with the neighbours to
hear their concerns.
William Churchill advised he reviewed the application and feels it is not out of
character to the surrounding neighbourhood and that it is far enough away from
the property lines.
Brad Suckling explained he lives directly behind the subject property and
expressed several concerns with the application; the height of the proposed
garage, visual appearance affecting the enjoyment of rear yard, noise from the
air tools and vintage cars, the future use of the proposed detached garage being
converted to an auto repair shop and light penetration from subject property's
driveway.
Richard Janusz expressed several concerns with the application; the height of
the proposed garage, potential of the detached garage being used as a repair
shop if the house is ever sold and noise from the air tools and vintage cars.
Stan Andrews expressed concerns with the application; the height of the
proposed garage and having to look at a wall and noise from the air tools and
vintage cars.
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Moved by Bill Utton
Seconded by Shirley Van Steen
That application P/CA 03/11 by P. Lambrinos, be Deferred until the next meeting
to provide an opportunity for the applicant to meet with neighbours and City staff.
Carried Unanimously
(X) Adjournment
Moved by Eric Newton
Seconded by Bill Utton
That the 1st meeting of 2011 the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at
7:55 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on
Wednesday, February 9, 2011.
Carried Unanimously
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Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
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