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Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
i - Wednesday, February 8, 2012
PLG~E 7:02 pm
Main Committee Room
Present:
Tom Copeland
David Johnson - Chair
Eric Newton - Vice-Chair
Bill Utton
Also Present:
Mila Yeung, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
Absent:
Shirley Van Steen
(1) Adoption of Agenda
Moved by Bill Utton
Seconded by Eric Newton
That the agenda for the Wednesday, February 8, 2012 meeting be adopted.
Carried Unanimously
(II) Adoption of Minutes
Moved by Eric Newton
Seconded by Bill Utton
That the minutes of the 16th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held
Wednesday, December 21, 2011 be adopted.
Carried Unanimously
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(III) Reports
1. P/CA 01/12 - SR & R Bay Ridges Ltd
1215-1235 Bayly Street
(North Part Block Y, Plan M 16, Part 123-125 & 257-259, 40R-25699)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2520, as amended by By-law
6786/07 to permit a retail parking ratio of 2.5 parking spaces per 100 square
metres of gross leasable floor area of commercial uses resulting in 54 parking
spaces being proposed whereas the by-law requires 3.0 retail parking spaces
per 100 square metres gross leasable area of commercial uses resulting in a
requirement of 65 parking spaces for commercial uses.
The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain site plan
approval for the development.
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 expressing no concerns. Written comments were
received from Councillor Kevin Ashe in support of the staff recommendation.
Written comments were received from the Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority indicating no objection to the requested variance.
Written comments were also received from Frank Dempsey of 1152 Tanzer
Court in objection to the proposed parking ratio due to the existing traffic and
parking concerns along St. Martins Drive and Wayfarer Lane.
Steven Warsh, owner, was present to represent the application. Councillor Doug
Dickerson was present in support of the application.
Steven Warsh explained the application and noted there is shared parking
throughout the GTA. In response to a question from a Committee Member, he
indicated there are fourteen commercial units.
Councillor Doug Dickerson explained the history of the property and is in full
support of staff recommendation.
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Moved by Eric Newton
Seconded by Bill Utton
That application P/CA 01/12 by SR & R Bay Ridges Ltd, be Approved on the
grounds that the retail parking ratio of 2.5 parking spaces per 100 square metres
of gross leasable floor area of commercial uses resulting in 54 parking spaces 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 subject property municipally known as
1215-1235 Bayly Street, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's
submitted plans.
2. That the applicant obtain site plan approval for the proposed development by
February 7, 2014, or this decision shall become null and void.
Carried Unanimously
2. P/CA 02/12 - J. & S. Ralph
2485 Linwood Street
(Part Lot 23, Plan 40M-1267, Part 7, 40R-7676)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law
1103/80 to permit a lot coverage of 40 percent to allow for a proposed one storey
sunroom addition onto the rear of the existing detached dwelling, whereas the
by-law permits a maximum lot coverage of 38 percent.
The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building
permit for the proposed sunroom.
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 should be advised
that the installation may affect the lot drainage as records show the lot drains
back to front and the proposed installation may affect the apron swale that
directs the drainage to the side yard swales.
Ivars Kulitis, agent, was present to represent the application. No further
representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application.
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Moved by Tom Copeland
Seconded by Bill Utton
That application P/CA 02/12 by J. & S. Ralph, be Approved on the grounds that
the lot coverage of 40 percent to allow for a proposed one storey sunroom
addition onto the rear of the existing detached 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 apply only to the proposed sunroom, as generally sited and
outlined on the applicant's submitted plans.
2. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction by
February 7, 2014, or this decision shall become null and void.
Carried Unanimously
3. P/CA 03/12 - S. Klair
1524 Sandhurst Crescent
(Lot 33, Plan 40M-1831)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law
4502/94 to permit a rear yard depth of 6.2 metres and a lot coverage of 41
percent to a proposed sunroom addition onto the rear of the existing detached
dwelling, whereas the by-law requires a minimum rear yard depth of 7.5 metres
rear yard depth and a maximum lot coverage of 38 percent.
The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building
permit for the proposed sunroom.
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 should be advised
the installation may affect the lot drainage as records show that the lot drains
back to front and the proposed installation may affect the apron swale that
directs the drainage to the side yards swales.
Sukhraj Klair, owner, was present to represent the application. No further
representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application.
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Moved by Eric Newton
Seconded by Bill Utton
That application P/CA 03/12 by S. Klair, be Approved on the grounds that the
rear yard depth of 6.2 metres and a lot coverage of 41 percent to a proposed
sunroom addition onto the rear of the existing 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 apply only to the proposed sunroom addition, as
generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans.
2. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction by
February 7, 2014 or this decision shall become null and void.
Carried Unanimously
4. P/CA 04/12 - L. & L. D' Silva
2001 Tilson Court
(Lot 12, Plan 40M 2119)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law
5892/01 to permit a rear yard depth of 4.0 metres to a proposed sunroom
addition onto the rear of the existing detached dwelling, 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 a building
permit for a proposed sunroom.
M. Yeung, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the
City of Pickering Planning & Development Department recommending refusal
and recommends that the application be amended to request a rear yard depth
of 5.5 metres. Form letters were submitted from five surrounding neighbours
indicting no objection to the application.
Written comments were also received from the City's Development Control
Manager expressing no concerns and indicated the applicant should be advised
that the installation may affect the lot drainage as records show the lot drains
back to front and the proposed installation may affect the apron swale that
directs the drainage to the side yard swales.
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Cristin Miller, agent, was present to represent the application. No further
representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application.
Cristin Miller advised the applicant would like to amend the rear yard depth to
4.8 metres. Cristin Miller explained they have taken the rear yard depth as far
back as they can, if the sunroom is designed any smaller it would have to be
customize, which will result in an increased cost for the homeowner. Cristin
Miller also pointed out that support letters were received from surrounding
nieghbours including the neighbour directly behind the subject property that
would be impacted the most.
Moved by Bill Utton
Seconded by Eric Newton
That application P/CA 04/12 by L. & L. D'Silva, be Deferred until the next
meeting to provide an opportunity for the agent to meet with the applicant and
City Staff.
Carried Unanimously
(IV) Adjournment
Moved by Bill Utton
Seconded by Tom Copeland
That the 1st meeting of 2012 the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at
7:29 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on
Wednesday, February 29, 2012.
Carried Unanimously
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