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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 7, 2011 Committee of Adjustment City Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 7, 2011 PIMTUNG 7:00 pm Main Committee Room Present: Tom Copeland David Johnson - Chair Eric Newton - Vice-Chair Bill Utton Shirley Van Steen Also Present: Mila Yeung, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Absent: Ross Pym, Secretary-Treasurer (1) Adoption of Agenda Moved by Bill Utton Seconded by Shirley Van Steen That the agenda for the Wednesday, September 7, 2011 meeting be adopted. Carried Unanimously (II) Adoption of Minutes Moved by Shirley Van Steen Seconded by Bill Utton That the minutes of the 11th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, August 18, 2011 be adopted. Carried 1 City o¢~ - Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes • _ Wednesday, September 7, 2011 7:00 pm Main Committee Room (Ild) Reports 1. P/CA 31/11 to P/CA 34/11 - C. & A. Carlevaris 1487 and 1491 Rosebank Road (Lots 3 and 4, Plan 473) City of Pickering The applicants request relief from Zoning By-law 3036 to permit minimum lot frontages of 13.7 metres and to permit minimum side yard widths of 1.2 metres on 4 proposed lots each containing a proposed detached dwelling, whereas the by-law requires each lot to have a minimum lot frontage of 15.0 metres and side yard widths of 1.5 metres (where an attached garage is part of the main dwelling). The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain zoning • compliance prior to submitting land division applications. M. Yeung, Assistant 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 indicating all matters related to the development of these properties will be addressed through land division. Written comments were received from the City's Chief Building Official indicated that the applicant is required to confirm the 1.2 metres side yard width with a surveyor prior to framing of the dwellings. Written comments were received from Councillor Kevin Ashe in support of the staff recommendation. Written comments were received from Region of Durham Health Department expressing no objection to the approval providing the lots are connected to municipal sanitary sewers. Written comments were received from J. & M. McAdam of 538 Barry Drive indicating no objection to the application. J. & M. McAdam do have a concern with the development if the grading would cause water backing up onto their property during the spring and periods of rain. Written comments were received from C. Pye of 540 Barry Drive expressing concerns with drainage. C. Pye would like to make sure the current drainage issue will be addressed and not get worse due to the proposed land division and building of new homes. 2 City o¢~ Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes • Wednesday, September 7, 2011 PR:KEP\ING 7:00 pm Main Committee Room Amanda Lazaridis, agent, was present to represent the application. Stefan Hax of 1481 Rosebank Road, Gerda Willomitzer of 1490 Rosebank Road, Doug Lamacraft & Wendy Aitkens-Lamacraft of 1492 Rosebank Road were present in objection to the application. Amanda Lazaridis explained the applications and indicated the proposed dwellings will be between 3000 to 3500 square feet and provided floor plans of the proposed dwellings for the Committee Members to review. Amanda Lazaridis indicated the proposed dwellings are keeping in character with the surrounding neighbourhood. Stefan Hax expressed concerns the reduced side yard width to 1.2 metres this would significantly restrict access to the rear yard; it may be difficult to install a pool or deck or any such thing requiring machinery or materials. Stefan Hax also expressed concerns with the excavation of the foundation, lack of room to pour footings and to set foundation walls which will lead to damage to his side yard and disturbing the water table, during the excavation process, for the trees that have been planted over the years. Stefan Hax questioned why the lots could not be divided into three lots which would provide larger lot frontages and would be in keeping with the character of the neighbourhood. Gerda Willomitzer expressed concerns with increased traffic and snow removal for the proposed properties. Doug Lamacraft & Wendy Aitkens-Lamacraft expressed concerns with the direction the neighbourhood may be heading if the lot frontages are approved. Moved by Tom Copeland Seconded by Bill Utton That applications P/CA 31/11 to P/CA 34/11 by C. & A. Carlevaris, be Approved on the grounds that the minimum lot frontages of 13.7 metres and minimum side yard widths of 1.2 metres on 4 proposed lots 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 apply only to the proposed lots, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans. 3 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes • Wednesday, September 7, 2011 7:00 pm Main Committee Room 2. That the applicant submits a registered reference plan to the City of Pickering as part of future.land severance applications outlining the dimensions of the proposed 4 lots. 3. That the applicant submit an Architectural Design Statement to the satisfaction -of the Pickering Planning & Development Department as part of future land severance applications addressing matters concerning (but not limited to) front elevations, building height, garage projections, house siting, driveway widths and landscaping for the proposed lots. 4. That the applicant submits a tree preservation plan to the satisfaction of the . City as part of future land severance applications. 5. That the applicant obtains final clearance from the Region of Durham for the future land severance applications for the 4 proposed lots by December 24, 2012, or this decision shall become null and void. Carried Unanimously 2. P/CA 38/11 - R. Williamson 2440 Sixth Concession (Part of Lot 11, South Concession 6) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3037 to permit the construction of a detached garage to be erected in the side, yard, whereas the by-law requires all accessory buildings which are not part of the main building shall be erected in the rear yard. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building permit for the proposed detached garage. M. Yeung, Assistant 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 expressing no concerns. Written comments were received from Region of Durham Health Department expressing no objection to the application. Dominik Cuk, agent, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. 4 Committee of Adjustment AAI Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 7, 2011 7:00 pm J PL I YK ~~u Main Committee Room Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Bill Utton That application P/CA 38/11 by R. Williamson, be Approved on the grounds that the location of a detached garage in a side yard 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 apply only to the proposed detached garage, as generally sited and outlined in the east side yard on the applicant's submitted plans. 2. That the proposed detached garage comply with the minimum zoning by-law side yard width requirement of 2.4 metres. 3. That the applicant obtains a building permit for the proposed construction by September 6, 2013, or this decision shall become. null and void. Carried Unanimously 3. P/CA 39/11 - S. Kuttritz 863 Hillcrest Road (Part Lot 140, Plan M20 West, Part 1 & 10, WR160) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2520 to permit a front yard depth of 2.8 metres to a proposed wheelchair accessible ramp, whereas the by-law requires a minimum front yard depth of 7.5 metres. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building permit for the proposed wheelchair accessible ramp and raised front door entrance. M. Yeung, Assistant 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 expressing no concerns. Written comments were received from Councillor Kevin Ashe in support of the staff recommendation. 5 Cztq o¢ - Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 7, 2011 PIC-IT= 7:00 pm Main Committee Room Mark Kuttritz, owner, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Moved by Shirley Van Steen Seconded by Bill Utton That application P/CA 39/11 by S. Kuttritz, be Approved on the grounds that the front yard depth of 2.8 metres to a proposed wheelchair accessible ramp 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 wheelchair accessible ramp, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans. 2. That the applicant obtains a building permit for the proposed construction by September 6, 2013, or this decision shall become null and void. Carried Unanimously 4. Name Application # Address Legal Description PCA 40/11 1870 Liatris Drive Unit 3, Block 127, 40M-2437 PCA 41/11 1872 Liatris Drive Unit 4, Block 127, 40M-2437 Mattamy PCA 42/11 1880 Liatris Drive Unit 2, Block 128, 40M-2437 (Brock PCA 43/11 1884 Liatris Drive Unit 4, Block 128, 40M-2437 Road) PCA 44/11 1892 Liatris Drive Unit 2, Block 129, 40M-2437 Limited PCA 45/11 1896 Liatris Drive Unit 4, Block 129, 40M-2437 PCA 46/11 1885 Liatris Drive Unit 3, Block 119, 40M-2437 PCA 47/11 1877 Liatris Drive Unit 2, Block 120, 40M-2437 The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3037, as amended by By-law 7020/10 to permit: 1. P/CA 40/11, P/CA 46/11 and P/CA 47/11 west side yard widths of 0.2 metre for ® a proposed uncovered deck on three separate lots, whereas the by-law requires a minimum side yard width of 0.6 metre to an uncovered deck erected in the rear yard. 6 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 7, 2011 7:00 pm Main Committee Room 2. P/CA 41/11, P/CA 42/11, P/CA 43/11, P/CA 44/11 and P/CA 45/11 east side yard widths of 0.2 metre for a proposed uncovered deck on five separate lots, whereas the by-law requires a minimum side yard width of 0.6 metre to an uncovered deck erected in the rear yard. The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain building permits for eight proposed uncovered decks. M. Yeung, Assistant 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 expressing no concerns and indicated the applicant will be required to submit revised building permit applications if variance is approved. Written comments were received from Councillor Kevin Ashe in support of the staff recommendation. . Bryce Jordan, agent, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Moved by Shirley Van Steen Seconded by Eric Newton That application P/CA 40/11 to P/CA 47/11 by Mattamy (Brock Road) Limited, be Approved on the grounds that the west side yard widths of 0.2 metre for three proposed uncovered decks (P/CA 40/11, P/CA 46/11 and P/CA 47/11) and east side.yard widths of 0.2 metre for five proposed uncovered decks (P/CA 41/11, P/CA 42/11, P/CA 43/11, P/CA 44/11 and P/CA 45/11) 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 apply only to the proposed uncovered decks, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans. 2. That the applicant obtains a building permit for the proposed construction by September 6, 2013, or this decision shall become null and void. Carried Unanimously • (IV) Adjournment Moved by Bill Utton Seconded by Eric Newton 7 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes • Wednesday, September 7, 2011 7:00 pm Main Committee Room That the 12th meeting of 2011 the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 7:43 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2011. Carried Unanimously Date Chair • II Assistant Secretary-Treasurer 8