Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 2, 2011. �m m ittpP �t � .., (I) (II) Adoption of Agenda Adoption of Minutes from February 9, 2011 (III) Reports (IV) 1. P/CA 06/11 — T. & R 1931 Glendale Drive (Lot 50, Plan 492) City of Pickering Charbonneau Committee of Adjustment Agenda Wednesday, March 2, 2011 7:00 pm Main Committee Room 2. P/CA 07/11 & PlCA 08/11 — W. Jeschke 1449 Old Forest Road (Part Lot 59, Lot 60, Plan 816, Part 1, 40R-7048) City of Pickering Adjournment Page Number 1-6 7-10 11-14 ACC�SSil�le For information related to accessibility requirements please contact • Lesley Dunne P I C K E� l�N � T. 905.420.4660, extension 2024 TTY 905.420.1739 Email Idunne@cityofpickering.com G� o¢� Pending Adoption Present: David Johnson Eric Newton Bill Utton Shirley Van Steen Also Present: Ross Pym, Secretary-Treasurer Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Absent: T�m Copeland (I) Adoption of Aaenda Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Bill Utton Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 9, 2011 Q T 7:00 pm Main Committee Room That the agenda for the Wednesday, February 9, 2011 meeting be adopted. Carried Unanimously (II) Adoption of Minutes Moved by Bill Utton Seconded by Eric Newton That the minutes of the 1 St meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, January 19, 2011 be adopted. Carried Unanimously 1 02 {III) Reports Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 9, 2011 7:00 pm Main Committee Room 1. (Deferred from the January 19, 2011 Meeting) P/CA 03/11 — P. Lambrinos - Amended 1958 Glendale Drive (Lot 33, Plan 521) City of Pickering The applicant, as amended requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036 to permit a maximum height of 4.5 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. 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. Peter Lambrinos, owner, was present to represent the application. William Churchill of 1962 Glendale Drive and Brad Suckling of 1213 Canborough Crescent were present in favour of the application. Peter Lambrinos noted the proposed detached garage is to maintain vintage vehicles. Peter Lambrinos also noted there are other garages in the surrounding neighbourhood that are similar to his proposed garage. Since the last meeting he has spoken with Brad Suckling regarding the height of the proposed detached garage as well as the large trees at the rear of the prope�ty. Brad Suckling noted that he is in support of the amended height of 4.5 metres for a proposed detached garage and is willing to work with the applicant. Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Bill Utton That application PICA 03/11 by P. Lambrinos, be Refused on the grounds that a maximum height of 4.5 metres for a proposed detached garage is a major variance that is undesirable for the appropriate development of the land and not in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law. Carried 2 Vote David Johnson Eric Newton Bill Utton Shirley Van Steen in favour in favour in favour opposed Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 9, 2011 7:00 pm Main Committee Room 2. P/CA 04/11 — D. Lazaridis 519 Sheppard Avenue (North Part of Lot 30, Brocken Frontage Concession Range 3, Parts 2 & 6, 40R-23855) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, to permit a reduced westerly side yard width of 1.2 metres, a rear yard depth of 4.0 metres and a maximum lot coverage of 38 percent for a proposed two-storey dwelling with an uncovered deck, whereas the by-law requires a minimum side yard width of 1.8 metres, a minimum rear yard depth of 7.5 metres and a maximum lot coverage of 33 percent. The applicant request approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit for the proposed detached dwelling. 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 advising a 3.05 metre wide easement may exist on the west side of the lot and although there are no initial concerns with the recommended variance, the placement of the proposed dwelling would not be permitted within the easement. Amanda Lazaridis, agent, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. �3 [I 3 Q �S C�ty o� Moved by Shirley Van Steen Seconded by Bill Utton Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 9, 2011 7:00 pm Main Committee Room That application P/CA 04/11 by D. Lazaridis, be Approved on the grounds that proposed reduced westerly side yard width of 1.2 metres, a rear yard depth of 4.0 metres and a maximum lot coverage of 38 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 apply only to the proposed two-storey building with an uncovered rear deck, as generally sited and outlined on the applicanYs submitted plans with this application. 2. Prior to the approval of a building permit, the owner provides to the City's satisfaction that the easement within the lands described as Part 6, 40R- 23855 has been abandoned or the decision to permit the 1.2 metre west side yard width shall become null and void. 3. That the width of the proposed rear deck does not exceed 5.0 metres. 4. That the applicant obtains a building permit for the proposed construction by February 8, 2013, or this decision shall become null and void. Carried Unanimously 3. P/CA 05/11 — C. Marshall 1897 Woodview Avenue (Part Lot 24, Plan 329, Block 45, Part Block 44, Plan 40M-1700, Part 2, 3, 4 40R-17588) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036 to permit a lot frontage of 24 metres, a lot area of 1,644 square metres, a front yard depth of 4.5 metres, side yard width of 1.2 metres and a lot coverage of 33 percent for a proposed two-storey dwelling, whereas the by-law requires a minimum lot frontage of 60 metres, a lot area of 8,000 square metres, a front yard depth ofi 12.0 metres, a minimum side yards widths of 3.0 metres and a maximum lot coverage of 10 percent. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building permit for a proposed two-storey dwelling. 0 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 9, 2011 �� 7:00 pm Main Committee Room The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions and to revise side yard widths to 1.8 metres. Written comments were also received from Brain Murray of 1899 Woodview Avenue in objection to the application. Correspondence received from Brian Murray expressed several concerns with the application; requesting clarification on the placement of the proposed two-storey dwelling and to ensure that it does not extend beyond the property line of the garage of the existing dwelling at 1899 Woodview Avenue as this will block daylight and detract from the appearance. Brian Murray is also requesting that the cedar fence as well as the hedging along the property line be left and not removed. Craig Marshall, owner, was present to represent the application. Paul & Chartene Trauzzi of 1883 Woodview Avenue were present in objection to the application. James Trauzzi of 30 Windebanks Drive was present to obtain additional information on the application. Craig Marshall indicated he supports the stafF recommendation to revise the side yard widths to 1.8 metres. In response to questions, Craig Marshal noted that he will be demolishing the existing dwelling, move the dwelling toward the rear of the property and will save as many trees as possible. Craig Marshall clarified that the purpose of the application was to establish a building envelope and that he would be placing the new dwelling within the building envelop and that it may not be exactly as shown on his submitted plan. Paul Trauzzi indicated he lives directly south of the subject property and expressed several concerns with the application; decrease in property value, loss of trees in the front yard, driveway location, 1.2 metre side yard widths are too close to the property lines, questioned why the dwelling is being built so close to the road and the possible removal and/or damage to the cedar hedges during construction. Moved by Bill Utton Seconded by Shirley Van Steen That application P/CA 05/11 by C. Marshall, be Approved on the grounds that the proposed lot frontage of 24 metres, lot area of 1,644 square metres, front yard depth of 4.5 metres, side yard widths of 1.8 metres and lot coverage of 33 percent to the proposed two-storey 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: 5 �� C�t� o¢� Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 9, 2011 7:00 pm Main Committee Room 1. That these variances apply only to the proposed two-storey dwelling, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application subject to the revised side yard widths. 2. That the applicanf obtains a building permit for the proposed construction by February 8, 2013, or this decision shall become null and void. Carried Unanimously (IV) Adiournment Moved by Shirley Van Steen Sec�nded by Eric Newton That the 2"d meeting of 2011 the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 7:42 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2011. Carried Unanimously Date Chair Assistant Secretary-Treasurer C� Report to Committee of Adjustment Application Number: P/CA �6/11 0 7 Meeting Date: March 2, 2011 From: Ross Pym, MCIP, RPP Principal Planner— Development Review Subject: Committee of Adjustment Application P/CA 06/11 T. & R. Charbonneau 1931 Glendale Drive (Lot 50, Plan 492} City of Pickering Application: The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036 to permit a front yard depth of 6.5 metres to an existing enclosed porch and a side yard width of 0.5 metres to an existing shed, whereas the by-law requires a front yard depth of 7.5 metres and minimum side yard width of 1.0 metre to an accessory building. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building permit. Recommendation: The Planning & Development Department considers the front yard depth of 6.5 metres to the existing enclosed porch and side yard width of 0.5 metres to the existing shed to be 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, and therefore recommends Approval of the proposed variances, subject to the following conditions: 1. That these variances apply only to the front yard depth of 6.5 metres to the existing enclosed porch and a side yard width of 0.5 metres to the existing shed, as generally sited and outlined on the applicanYs submitted plans with this application. 2. That the applicant obtains a building permit for the enclosed porch by September 2, 2011 or this decision shall become null and void. Background: This Committee of Adjustment application is identical to a previous application by the previous property owner (P/CA 13/10) that was approved by the Committee of Adjustment on May 19, 2010. The approved Committee of Adjustment decision had a condition that the applicant obtain a building permit for the enclosed porch by November 19, 2010. The condition was not fulfilled, and the decision became null and void. A new application to the Committee of Adjustment is required to proceed with obtaining the building permit. 1: Report P/CA 06/11 March 2, 2011 Page 2 Comment: Official Plan and Zoning By-law Pickering Official Plan —"Urban Residential Areas — Low Density Area" within the Liverpool Neighbourhood Zoning By-law 3036 —"R3" — Third Density Residential Appropriateness of the Application Front Yard Variance • the intent of the front yard depth requirement is to provide an adequate buffer space between street activity and to provide an adequate landscaped area within the front of the property; • the 6.5 metre front yard depth to the enclosed porch would maintain the neighbourhood character on Glendale Drive, provides an appropriate buffer space and provides an adequate landscaped area within the front yard of the property; • the intent of the zoning by-law would be maintained. Side Yard Variance • the intent of a 1.0 metre minimum side yard width is to provide an appropriate buffer space between structures on abutting properties; • the side yard width of 0.5 metres will provide adequate buffering between the existing structures; • the 0.5 metre side yard is an existing condition with no adverse impact; • the intent of the zoning by-law will be maintained. Date of report: February 24, 2011 Comments prepared by: ��I � Mila Yeung Planner I MY:RP:MW:Id wfa/repotlsl2011 /pce08-11.duc Enclosures ''f t� Wcu�c�� Ross Pym, MCIP, RPP ,� Principal Planner — Development Review �o W � � � W J a 0 z w J � Information Compiled from Applicant's Submitted Plan P/CA 06/11 T. & R. Charonneau N This map was pmduced by the City of Pickering Planning & Oevelopment Department, Planning Information Services Mapping and Desigq Feb. 9, 2011. Cify o¢! Report to Committee of Adjustment Application Number: P/CA 07/11 & P/CA 08/11 Meeting Date: March 2, 2011 From: Ross Pym, MCIP, RPP Principal Planner — Development Review Subject: Committee of Adjustment Applications P/CA 07/11 & P/CA 08/11 W.Jeschke 1449 Old Forest Road (Part Lot 59, Lot 60, Plan 816, Part 1, 40R-7048) City of Pickering Application: The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036 to permit a lot frontage of 14.7 metres (P/CA 07/11) and a lot frontage of 14.8 (P/CA 08/11), whereas the by-law requires a minimum lot frontage of 15.0 metres. The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to finalize a land severance application and to obtain building permits. Recommendation: The Planning & Development Department considers the lot frontage of 14.7 metres and 14.8 metres to be 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, and therefore recommends Approval of the proposed variances, subject to the following conditions: 1. That these variances apply only to the proposed severed properties, as generally sited and outlined on the applicanYs submitted plans with this application. 2. That the Region of Durham Land Division Committee approvals of applications LD 001/11 and LD 002/11 are final and binding, or this decision shall be null and void. �� ZZ Report P/CA 07/11 & P/CA 08/11 Background: March 2, 2011 Page 2 Land Division applications LD001/11 & LD002/11 were approved by the Region of Durham Land Division Committee for the proposed severances. As a condition of approval the applicant was required to obtain approval from the City of Pickering's Committee of Adjustment to allow for the reduced proposed lot frontages. Comment: Official Plan and Zoning By-law Pickering Official Plan —"Urban Residential — Low Density Area" within the Woodland Neighbourhood Zoning By-law 3036 —"R4" — Fourth Density Zone Appropriateness of the Application Lot Frontage Variances • the intent of the minimum 15.0 metres lot frontage requirement in the by-law is to establish a lot width that will ensure compatibility of housing forms and an attractive streetscape for an area • the proposed lot frontages of 14.7 metres and 14.8 metres will be compatible with the existing lots fronting onto Old Forest Road • the intent of the zoning by-law would be maintained Date of report: February 23, 2011 Comments prepared by: � / �1- �d'L� C� �' �.��,�/ Mila Yeung �..� Ross Pym, MCFP, RPP Planner I �'' Principal Planner — Development Review MY:MW:RP:Id coferreponsrzol vpcem-� 1 a pcaoe-1 t.eoc Enclosures �� I.:H � � � � � O m (I�� �O �4 �1.� 'S). Information Compiled from Applicant's Submitted Plan P/CA 07/11 8� P/CA 08/11 W.Jeschke LOT 61 - 69.9 ; 7.37 � s 7.50 � � � LOZ' 60 oa i.o � � � ^ � A To permit lot frontage of 14.8 metres To permit lot frontage (P/CA 08/11) of 14.7 metres (P/CA 07l11) Retained Lot 972.�3 sy.�n 3.3 Severed Lot 90(1.36 sq.na 2 .11---- Severed Lot LO7� SCJ � � � � 0 � , N This map was produced by the City oi Pickering Planning & Development �epariment, Planning Information Serviccs Mapping and �csign, Feb. 16, 20'11.