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-;� � � ,, .;=::r,T. Wednesday, September 5, 2012
KO 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
(I) Adoption of Agenda
Moved by Tom Copeland
Seconded by Shirley Van Steen
That the agenda for the Wednesday, September 5, 2012 meeting be adopted
with an amendment to move application P/CA 29/12 so that it will be the last
application heard.
Carried Unanimously
(II) Adoption of Minutes
Moved by Eric Newton
Seconded by Bill Utton
That the minutes of the 10th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held
Wednesday, August 15, 2012 be adopted as amended.
Carried Unanimously
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(III) Reports
1. P/CA 50/12 — R. Ramos
2026 Erin Gate Boulevard
(Lot 6, 40M-1969)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law
5493/99 to permit a flankage side yard width of 0.9 metres and a rear yard depth
of 0.5 metres to a newly constructed shed, whereas the by-law requires a
minimum flankage side yard width of 4.5 metres to an accessory structure and a
minimum accessory structure setback of 1.0 metre to all lot lines.
The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain zoning
compliance for the shed.
M. Yeung, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the
City of Pickering Planning & Development Department recommending refusal to
the rear yard depth to a newly constructed shed. The Planning & Development
Department recommended approval for the variances related to the flankage
side yard width to a newly constructed shed subject to a condition. Written
comments were also received from the City's Development Control Manager
indicating that all runoff from storm events must be contained on the applicant's
property.
Ruel Ramos, owner, was present to represent the application. No further
representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application.
Ruel Ramos noted a letter was submitted with the application that was signed by
the owners-of 2024 Eric Gate Blvd. giving their consent to build the shed less
than 1.0 metre from the lot line. In response to a question from a Committee
Member, Reul Ramos clarified the location of the shed in the rear yard and
realized the site plan submitted with the application was incorrect.
Moved by Shirley Van Steen
Seconded by Bill Utton
That application P/CA 50/12 by R. Ramos, be Deferred until the next meeting to
allow the applicant time to resubmit an accurate site plan for the application.
Carried Unanimously
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2. P/CA 52/12 — L. & R. Gaskin
1107 Windg rove Square
(Lot 1, Plan 40M-1706)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law
• 3686/91 to permit a rear yard depth of 7.2 metres to a proposed sunroom and
deck, and a lot coverage of 41 percent, whereas the by-law requires a rear yard
depth of 11.0 metres and a maximum lot coverage of 38 percent.
The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building
permit for the proposed sunroom onto part of the existing deck in the rear yard.
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 indicating that all runoff from storm events must
be contained on the applicant's property, and that the applicant has a shed
located in a municipal storm sewer easement that should be removed from the
easement lands.
Pasha Afshar, 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 Eric Newton
That application P/CA 52/12 by L. & R. Gaskin, be Approved on the grounds
that the rear yard depth of 7.2 metres to a proposed sunroom and deck and a lot
coverage of 41 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 sunroom and existing deck,
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 5, 2014, or this decision shall become null and void.
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3. That the applicant removes the existing shed that is currently sited on the
municipal storm sewer easement by December 5, 2012, or this decision shall
be null and void.
Carried Unanimously
3. (Deferred from July 25, 2012 meeting)
P/CA 29/12 - M. & L. Raponi
334 Fiddlers Court
(Part of Lot 18, Plan 228, Parts 1 & 2, Plan 40R-15374)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036 to recognize a north side
yard width and an east rear yard depth of 0.6 metres to an existing shed and to
permit a south side yard width and an east rear yard depth of 0.6 metres to a
newly constructed shed, whereas the by-law requires a minimum 1.0 metres
setback to all lot lines for all accessory structures.
The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain zoning
compliance.
M. Yeung, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the
City of Pickering Planning & Development Department recommending refusal to
the south side yard width and an east rear yard depth to a newly constructed
shed. The Planning & Development Department recommended approval for the
variances related to the north side yard width and an east rear yard depth to an
existing shed subject to conditions. Written comments were also received from
the City's Development Control Manager indicating all drainage from the
structure must be contained on the subject property.
Correspondence was received from 7 neighbouring residents in opposition to the
proposed setback of 0.4 metres to the newly constructed shed.
Correspondence was received from 5 neighbouring residents expressing no
objection to the construction of a gazebo being within the 1.0 metre minimum
setback and stated that the proposed gazebo will improve the visual appeal of
the community.
Mario Raponi, owner, was present to represent the application. Josiv
Stevanovski of 336 Fiddlers Court, Maria Graefe of 1408 Rougemount Drive and
Bill Peolis of 333 Fiddlers Court were present in objection to the application.
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Josiv Stevanovski provided a history of the property. He also provided pictures
for the Committee Members to review of the water runoff onto his property that
occurred from the recent rainfall. In response to a question from a Committee
Member, Josiv Stevanovski explained the negative impact of this variance
application is the drainage and water runoff onto his property and basement.
Maria Graefe provided a history of the property. She also indicated at the time a
complaint was placed with City in May the shed floor and two walls were already
constructed and in June it was completed. The applicant should have been
aware of the Zoning By-law requirements and the need to comply before building
the shed. In response to a question from a Committee Member, Maria Graefe
explained the negative impact of this variance application is the shed has been
not built in compliance with the By-law.
Bill Peolis indicated the applicant should have known the requirements of the
local by-laws before building. He also stated he signed a petition in objection to
the setback of the newly constructed shed in the rear yard.
Moved by Shirley Van Steen
Not Seconded
That application P/CA 29/12 by M. & L. Raponi, be Approved on the grounds
that the south side yard width and an east rear yard depth of 0.6 metres to a
newly constructed shed in the south east corner of the property and the north
side yard width and an east rear yard depth of 0.6 metres to an existing shed in
the north east corner of the property 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
condition:
1. That these variances apply only to the existing rear yard shed located in the
north east corner of the lot and the newly constructed shed located in the
south east corner of the lot, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's
submitted plans.
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Moved by Eric Newton
Seconded by Bill Utton
That application P/CA 29/12 by M. & L. Raponi, be Refused on the grounds that
a south side yard width and an east rear yard depth of 0.6 metres to a newly
constructed shed in the south east corner of the property are major variances
that are not desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and not in
keeping with the general intent of the Zoning By-law.
And
That application P/CA 29/12 by M. & L. Raponi be Approved on the grounds
that a north side yard width and an east rear yard depth of 0.6 metres to an
existing shed in the north east corner of the property are minor variances that are
desirable for they 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 condition:
1. That these variances apply only to the existing rear yard shed located in the
north east corner of the lot, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's
submitted plans.
Carried •
Vote
Tom Copeland in favour
David Johnson in favour
Eric Newton in favour
Bill Utton in favour
Shirley Van Steen opposed
(IV) Adjournment
Moved by Bill Utton
Seconded by Shirley Van Steen
That the 11th meeting of the 2012 Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at
7:55 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on
Wednesday, September 26, 2012.
Carried Unanimously
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