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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 8, 2012 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 1 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 8, 2012 PICKERNG 7:02 pm Main Committee Room (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. 2 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 8, 2012 7:02 pm %,,Mt-,RJNG Main Committee Room 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. 3 Cctq 00 Committee of Adjustment 41 "Ball Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 8, 2012 RP4G- 7:02 pm Main Committee Room 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. 4 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 8,, 2012 PPI%..,]N U 7:02 pm Main Committee Room 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. 5 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 8, 2012 7:02 pm Main Committee Room 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 LT ~tw Date Chair, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer 6