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Agenda
Meeting Number: 8
Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2014
(I)
(II)
(Ill)
(IV)
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Minutes from May 21, 2014
Reports
Committee of Adjustment
Agenda
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
7:00pm
Main Committee Room
Page Number
1-10
1. Deferred from the May 21, 2014 meeting 11-15
PICA 60114 & PICA 61114
R. Dewar
1387 Rougemount Drive
2. PICA 63114 16-22
Z.Zhou
525 Bella Vista Drive
3. PICA 64114 23-28
L. Gargano
463 Woodview Drive
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Present:
Tom Copeland
David Johnson -Chair
Bill Utton
Shirley Van Steen -Vice-Chair
Also Present:
Melissa Markham, Secretary-Treasurer
Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
Absent:
Eric Newton
(I) Adoption of Agenda
Moved by Bill Utton
Seconded by Tom Copeland
Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes 01
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
7:00pm
Main Committee Room
That the agenda for the Wednesday, May 21, 2014 meeting be adopted.
(II) Adoption of Minutes
Moved by Shirley Van Steen
Seconded by Bill Utton
Carried Unanimously
That the minutes of the 6th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held
Wednesday, April 30, 2014 be adopted.
Carried Unanimously
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(Ill)
1.
Reports
PICA 32114 to PICA 54114
Emery Homes Glendale Limited
1299 Glenanna Road
(Units 17 to 39)
Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
7:00pm
Main Committee Room
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended, to permit a
platform (second storey deck) to project a maximum of 2.5 metres into the
required rear yard, whereas the by-law permits uncovered steps, covered
porches and platforms to project a maximum of 1.5 metres into the required rear
yard.
The applicant requests approval of these 23 variances in order to obtain building
permits to construct uncovered second storey decks in the rear yard of three
blocks of freehold townhouse units.
Secretary-Treasurer outlined staff recommendation from the City Development
Department recommending approval subject to conditions.
Marius Staicu, owner, was present to represent the application. No further
representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application.
In response to questions from a Committee Member, Marius Staicu explained the
subject property is an infill development and the increase of projection into the
rear yard for the second storey decks would provide more amenity space for
homeowners.
Moved by Shirley Van Steen
Seconded by Bill Utton
That applications PICA 32114 to PICA 54114 by Emery Homes Glendale Limited,
be Approved on the grounds that the 2.5 metre projection into the rear yard for
uncovered platforms (second storey deck) are minor in nature, desirable for the
appropriate development of the land and in keeping with the general intent and
purpose of the Zoning By-law, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the variances apply only to the proposed decks, as generally sited and
outlined on the applicant's submitted plans.
2. That the platforms (second storey deck) be limited to 8.0 square metres.
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Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 03
7:00pm
Main Committee Room
3. That the applicant obtain building permits for the construction by
May 20, 2016, or this decision shall become null and void.
Vote
Tom Copeland
David Johnson
Bill Utton
Shirley Van Steen
opposed
in favour
in favour
in favour
2. PICA 55114 & PICA 56114
R. & J. Naumovski
1416 Highbush Trail
PICA 55114 (Retained Lot)
Carried
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended to permit a
minimum front yard depth of 6.5 metres and a minimum side yard width of
1.2 metres, whereas the by-law requires a minimum front yard depth of 7.5 metres
and a minimum side yard width of 1.5 metres.
PICA 56114 (Severed Lot)
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended to permit a
minimum front yard depth of 6.5 metres and a minimum side yard width of
1.2 metres, whereas the by-law requires a minimum front yard depth of 7.5 metres
and a minimum side yard width of 1.5 metres.
The applicant requests approval of these two minor variance applications in order
to permit the construction of a two-storey detached dwelling on the proposed
severed lot and to replace an existing dwelling with a new two-storey detached
dwelling on the retained lot.
Secretary-Treasurer outlined staff recommendation from the City Development
Department recommending approval subject to conditions. Written comments
were received from the City's Engineering & Public Works Department
requesting to review the existing grading on neighbouring property and proposed
grading on the subject property before approving the reduction in the sideyard
setbacks.
Jim Naumovski, agent, was present to represent the application. Helen Brenner
of 1422 Highbush Trail was present in objection to the application. Helen Brenner
concerns were related to the proposed development changing the character of
the neighbourhood and removing existing trees.
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Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
7:00pm
Main Committee Room
Secretary-Treasurer commented that the removal of trees was being dealt with
through a separate application with the Region of Durham Land Division
Committee.
In response to a question from a Committee Member, Jim Naumovski explained
the back portion of the property is being conveyed to the City as part of the
Region of Durham Land Division application.
Moved by Tom Copeland
Seconded by Bill Utton
That applications PICA 55114 & PICA 56114 by R. & J. Naumovski, be Approved
on the grounds that the minimum front yard depth of 6.5 metres and a minimum
side yard width of 1.2 metres to a proposed two-storey detached dwelling on the
retained and severed lot are minor in nature, 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 the variances apply only to the proposed lot configuration and the side
yard width affecting the future dwellings on the lots, as generally sited and
outlined on the applicant's submitted plans.
2. That the applicant obtains final clearance for a future land severance by
April 24, 2015, or this decision shall become null and void.
3. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction by
May 20, 2016, or this decision shall become null and void.
3. PICA 57114
E. Zorn
815 Hillcrest Road
Carried Unanimously
The applicant requests relief from the following provisions of Zoning By-law 2520,
as amended:
• to permit an accessory building (shed) to be erected in the southerly side
yard; whereas the zoning by-law requires accessory buildings which are not
part of the main building to be erected in the rear yard
• to permit an accessory structure (shed) greater than 1.8 metres in height to
be setback a minimum of 0.6 of a metre from the southerly lot line; whereas
the zoning by-law requires accessory structures greater than 1.8 metres in
height to be setback a minimum of 1.0 metres from all lot lines
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Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 05
7:00pm
Main Committee Room
• to recognize an existing accessory structure (above ground hot tub) to be
setback a minimum 0.4 of a metre from the south side lot line; whereas the
zoning by-law requires accessory structures to be setback a minimum of
0.6 of a metre from all lot lines
The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to permit an
accessory structure (shed) to be located in the south side yard, and to recognize
an existing accessory structure (above ground hot tub) in the south side yard.
Secretary-Treasurer outlined staff recommendation from the City Development
Department recommending approval subject to conditions.
Erika Zorn, owner, was present to represent the application. No further
representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application.
Moved by Tom Copeland
Seconded by Shirley Van Steen
That application PICA 57114 by E. Zorn, be Approved on the grounds that an
accessory building (shed) to be erected in the southerly side yard with a
0.6 metre setback from the southerly lot line, and an existing accessory structure
(above ground hot tub) to be setback 0.4 of a metre from the south side lot line,
are minor in nature, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and in
keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and the Zoning
~y-law, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the variances apply only to the proposed shed and above ground hot
tub, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans.
2. That no openings are permitted on the accessory structure walls facing the
south lot line.
4. PICA 58114
Emery Homes Glendale Limited
1883 Glendale Drive
Carried Unanimously
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law
7260113, to permit a covered porch to project a maximum of 1.8 metres into the
required corner rounding, whereas the by-law permits uncovered steps, covered
porches and platforms to project a maximum of 1.5 metres into any required
corner rounding ..
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Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
7:00pm
Main Committee Room
The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain zoning
compliance for an existing two-storey detached dwelling with a covered porch.
Secretary-Treasurer outlined staff recommendation from the City Development
Department recommending approval subject to conditions.
Marius Staicu, 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 Shirley Van Steen
That application PICA 58114 by Emery Homes Glendale Limited, be Approved
on the grounds that a 1.8 metre projection of a covered porch into the required
corner rounding is minor in nature, 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 the variance apply only to the existing dwelling, as generally sited and
outlined on the applicant's submitted plans.
2. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the construction by
May 20, 2016, or this decision shall become null and void.
Carried Unanimously
5. PICA 59114
J. & M. Currie
1162 Windgrove Square
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law
3686191, to permit an uncovered platform not exceeding 2.5 metres in height
above grade to project a maximum of 3.5 metres into the required rear yard,
whereas the by-law permits uncovered steps or platforms not exceeding 1.0 metre
in height above grade to project a maximum of 1.5 metres into the required rear
yard.
The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to permit a second
storey uncovered platform (deck) in the rear yard.
Secretary-Treasurer outlined staff recommendation from the City Development
Department recommending approval subject to conditions.
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Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
7:00pm
Main Committee Room
John & Maria Currie, owners, were 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 PICA 59114114 by J. & M. Currie, be Approved on the grounds
that an uncovered platform not exceeding 2.5 metres in height above grade to
project a maximum of 3.5 metres into the required rear yard are minor in nature,
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 uncovered platform, as
generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans.
2. That the applicant removes the existing deck and shed prior to obtaining a
building permit for the proposed construction.
3. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction by
May 20, 2016, or this decision shall become null and void.
6. PICA 60114 & PICA 61114
R. Dewar
1387 Rougemount Drive
PICA 60114 (Proposed Retained Parcel)
Carried Unanimously
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law
2912/88, to permit a minimum lot frontage of 15.2 metres and a minimum side
yard width of 1.5 metres where a garage is erected as part of a detached
dwelling; whereas the by-law requires a minimum lot frontage of 18.0 metres and
a minimum side yard width of 1.8 metres where a garage is erected as part of a
detached dwelling.
PICA 61114 (Proposed Severed Parcel)
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law
2912188, to permit a minimum lot frontage of 16.8 metres and a minimum side
yard width of 1.5 metres where a garage is erected as part of a detached
dwelling; whereas the by-law requires a minimum lot frontage of 18.0 metres and
a minimum side yard width of 1.8 metres where a garage is erected as part of a
detached dwelling.
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Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
7:00pm
Main Committee Room
The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to create one
additional lot through the Region of Durham Land Division Committee in order to
permit a two-storey detached dwelling on the proposed severed parcel and to
replace an existing dwelling with a new two-storey dwelling on the retained
parcel.
Secretary-Treasurer outlined staff recommendation from the City Development
Department recommending approval subject to conditions.
No representation was present to represent the application. Sevag Yegoyan of
1386 Rougemount Drive and Paula DiCarlo of 73 Cedar Brae Boulevard were
present and were seeking additional information and clarification related to the
subject applications and surrounding area.
Moved by Tom Copland
Seconded by Bill Utton
That applications PICA 60114 and PICA 61114 by R. Dewar, be Deferred to the
next meeting to allow representation to be present for the applications.
Vote
Tom Copeland
David Johnson
Bill Utton
Shirley Van Steen
in favour
in favour
in favour
opposed
Carried
7. PICA 62114
M. Sosney
1851 Spruce Hill Road
The applicant requests relief from the following provisions of Zoning By-law 3036,
as amended:
• to permit a minimum front yard depth of 4.5 metres, whereas the by-law
requires a minimum front yard depth of 7.5 metres
• to permit a covered porch with a platform not exceeding 1.0 metre in height to
project a maximum of 1.0 metre into the required front yard, whereas the
by-law permits uncovered decks or platforms not exceeding 1.0 metre in
height to project a maximum of 1.5 metres into the required front yard
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Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 09
7:00pm
Main Committee Room
• to permit an uncovered deck not exceeding 1.0 metre in height to project a
maximum of 3.3 metres into the required rear yard, whereas the by-law
permits uncovered decks or platforms not exceeding 1.0 metre in height to
project a maximum of 1.5 metres into the required rear yard, and
• to permit a maximum lot coverage of 41 percent, whereas the by-law requires
a maximum lot coverage of 33 percent
The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building
permit to construct a two-storey detached dwelling with an attached covered
porch in the front yard and an attached uncovered deck in the rear yard.
Secretary-Treasurer outlined staff recommendation from the City Development
Department recommending approval subject to conditions.
Frank Elhami, agent, was present to represent the application. Alan Fattori of
1857 Spruce Hill Road was present in objection to the application.
Frank Elhami stated that a road widening will be conveyed, from the front of the
property, which is the reason that the applicant requires the variances for the
front yard setbacks and the increase in lot coverage.
Alan Fattori expressed concerns with loss of privacy and feels this is a major
variance not minor.
In response to concerns raised, Frank Elhami indicated the application has been
amended to exclude the variance request to permit the uncovered second storey
balcony which will address the loss of privacy concerns.
Moved by Shirley Van Steen
Seconded by Bill Utton
That application PICA 62/14 by M. Sosney, be Approved on the grounds that the
minimum front yard depth of 4.5 metres, the covered porch projection of 1.0 metre
into the required front yard, the uncovered deck projection of 3.3 metres into the
required rear yard and a maximum lot coverage of 41 percent are minor in
nature, 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 detached dwelling, as
generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans.
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Meeting Minutes
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2. That the vehicular entrance is setback a minimum of 6.0 metres from the
front lot line.
3. That the applicant obtains final clearance for Land Division Application
LD 026/14 by April24, 2015 or this decision shall become null and void.
4. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction by
May 20, 2016, or this decision shall become null and void.
Carried Unanimously
(IV) Adjournment
Date
Chair
Moved by Bill Utton
Seconded by Tom Copeland
That the 7th meeting of the 2014 Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at
7:45pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on
Wednesday, June 11, 2014.
Carried Unanimously
Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
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From:
Subject:
Applications
Nilesh Surti, MCIP, RPP
Report to
Committee of Adjustment 11
Application Numbers: PICA 60114 & PICA 61114
Meeting Date: May 21, 2014
Manager, Development Review & Urban Design
Committee of Adjustment Applications PICA 60114 & PICA 61114
R. Dewar
1387 Rougemount Drive
PICA 60114 (Proposed Retained Parcel)
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 2912188,
to permit a minimum lot frontage of 15.2 metres and a minimum side yard width of
1.5 metres where a garage is erected as part of a detached dwelling; whereas the.
by-law requires a minimum lot frontage of 18.0 metres and a minimum side yard width
of 1.8 metres where a garage is erected as part of a detached dwelling ..
PICA 61114 (Proposed Severed Parcel)
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 2912/88,
to permit a minimum lot frontage of 16.8 metres and a minimum side yard width of
1.5 metres where a garage is erected as part of a detached dwelling; whereas the
by-law requires a minimum lot frontage of 18.0 metres and a minimum side yard width
of 1.8 metres where a garage is erected as part of a detached dwelling.
The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to create one additional lot
through the Region of Durham Land Division Committee in order to permit a two-storey
detached dwelling on the proposed severed parcel and to replace an existing dwelling
with a new two-storey dwelling on the retained parcel.
Recommendation PICA 60114 (Proposed Retained Parcel)
The City Development Department considers the minimum lot frontage of 15.2 metres
and a minimum side yard width of 1.5 metres where a garage is erected as part of a
detached dwelling for the proposed retained parcel to be minor in nature, desirable for
the appropriate development ofthe 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 the variances apply only to the proposed lot configuration for the proposed
retained parcel, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans.
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Report PICA 60114 & PICA 61114 May 21,2014
Page 2
2. That the applicant obtains final clearance for a future land severance (coordinated
with Minor Variance Application PICA 61114) by August 28, 2015, or this decision
shall become null and void.
3. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction on the
proposed retained parcel by May 20, 2016, or this decision affecting the proposed
detached dwelling shall become null and void.
Recommendation PICA 61/14 (Proposed Severed Parcel)
The City Development Department considers the minimum lot frontage of 16.8 metres
and a minimum side yard width of 1.5 metres where a garage is erected as part of a·
detached dwelling for the proposed severed parcel to be minor in nature, desirable for
the appropriate development of the land, and in keeping with the general intent and
purpose of the Officic;~l Plan and the Zoning By-law, and therefore recommends
Approval of the proposed variances, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the variances apply only to the proposed lot configuration for the proposed
severed parcel, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans.
2. That the applicant obtains final clearance for a future land severance (coordinated
with Minor Variance Application PICA 60/14) by August 28, 2015, or this decision
shall become null and void.
3. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction on the
proposed severed parcel by May 20, 2016, or this decision affecting the proposed
detached dwelling shall become null and void.
Background
On October 11, 1988, the City approved an area-specific zoning by-law amendment for
the majority of the lands fronting onto Rougemount Drive, north of Kingston Road and
east of Altona Road. The amending by-law incorporated specific zoning provisions to
the existing "R3" and "R4" zones in order to protect the neighbourhood's unique
character. These provisions included amendments to the front yard depth, building
height, maximum garage projections and the placement of accessory structures on a
lot.
The applicant intends on submitting a Land Division Application to the Region of
Durham Land Division Committee for the subject property to create a total of two
residential lots with minimum lot frontages of 15.2 and 16.8 metres along Rougemount
Drive.
Approval of these Minor Variance Applications will ensure zoning compliance is
achieved if a future Land Division Application is approved by the Region of Durham
Land Division Committee.
Report PICA 60114 & PICA 61114 May 21,2014
Comment
Official Plan and Zoning By-law "
Pickering Official Plan -"Urban Residential -Low Density Areas" within the
Rougemount Neighbourhood
Page 3
Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 2912188-"R3"-Third Density Residential
Zone
Appropriateness of the Application
Reduced Lot Frontage and Side Yard Width Variances
• the intent of the minimum lot frontage requirement is to ensure a usable lot size
that is compatible with the neighbourhood
• the intent of a minimum side yard width is to provide an appropriate separation
distance between structures on abutting properties in order to maintain
pedestrian access, and to accommodate grading, drainage and residential
services such as air 6ondition4ng units and utility meters
• since the adoption of the 1988 area-specific zoning by-law amendment, the City
has approved several rezoning applications for a number of properties along ·
Rougemount Drive between Kingston Road and Altona Road, which established
a minimum lot frontage of 15.0 metres and a minimum side yard width of
1.5 metres
• the reduced lot frontages of 15.2 metres and 16.8 metres, and side yard widths
of 1.5 metres, would ensure a usable lot size and allow for the construction of a
detached dwelling that is compatible and in keeping with the neighbourhood
character established along Rougemount Drive
• the proposed side yard width of 1.5 metres will provide appropriate separation
distances between structures on abutting properties, maintain pedestrian access
and accommodate grading, drainage and residential services
• the applicant intends to comply with all other zone provisions
• the requested variances are minor in nature and maintains the intent and
purpose of the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law
Date of report: May 14, 2014
Nilesh Surti, MCIP, RPP
Manager, Development Review & Urban Design
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From:
Subject:
Application
Nilesh Surti, MCIP, RPP
Report to
Committee of Adjustment
Application Number: PICA 63114
Meeting Date: June 11, 2014
Manager, Development Review & Urban Design
Committee of Adjustment Application PICA 63114
Z.Zhou
525 Bella Vista Drive
The applicant requests relief from the following provisions of Zoning By-law 2511, as
amended:
• to permit a minimum front yard depth of 5.7 metres; whereas the by-law requires
a minimum front yard depth of 7.5 metres, and
• to permit a covered porch and uncovered steps not exceeding 1.0 metre in height
above grade to project a maximum of 3.0 metres into the required front yard;
whereas the by-law permits uncovered steps or platforms not exceeding 1.0 metre
in height above grade to project 1.5 metres into any required front yard
The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit
to construct a three-storey detached dwelling.
Recommendation
The City Development Department considers the minimum front yard depth of 5.7 metres,
and a covered porch and uncovered steps not exceeding 1.0 metre in height above
grade to project a maximum of 3.0 metres into the required front yard to be minor in
nature, 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 the variance applies only to the proposed new dwelling, as generally sited and
outlined on the applicant's submitted plans.
2. That the vehicular entrance is setback a minimum of 6.0 metres from the front
lot line.
3. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the construction by June 10, 2016, or
this decision shall become null and void.
Report PICA 63/14
Comment
Official Plan and Zoning By-law
June 11, 2014
Page 2 17
Pickering Official Plan designates the subject property as "Urban Residential Areas-
Low Density Areas" within the Rosebank Neighbourhood
The subject property is presently zoned "R4"-Single Attached Dwelling within Zoning
By-law 2511 , as amended
Appropriateness of the Application
Front Yard Depth Variance
• the intent of a minimum front yard depth is to ensure that an adequate landscape
area, parking area, and separation distance is provided between the dwelling and
the property lot line
• given the proximity and steepness of the top of slope to Lake Ontario, staff at the
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) recommended that the
proposed new dwelling footprint be located closer (1.5 metres) to the front yard to
decrease the erosion hazard from the bluffs
• the requested front yard depth will allow the dwelling to be sited closer to the
street to minimize the erosion hazard from the bluffs
• a 6.0 metre setback to the proposed garage is being provided to allow for the
required parking area
• the proposed front yard depth of 5.7 metres will provide a sufficient buffer space
between the dwelling and the street, and create an attractive built form and
residential streetscape along Bella Vista Drive, in keeping with other dwellings in
the neighbourhood
• the requested front yard depth variance is minor in nature and meets the intent
and purpose of the Official Plan and the Z~ning By-law
Covered Platforms Projecting into required Front Yard Variance
• the intent of this provision is to allow stairs and/or a landing platform to encroach
into the front yard when needed, to ensure adequate buffer space between
buildings and street activity is provided, and to ensure an adequate landscaped
area within the front yard is also provided
• the proposed covered porch will maintain an adequate landscaped area between
the proposed dwelling and street activity
• the proposed covered porch will enhance the residential streetscape along Bella
Vista Drive
• the requested variance is minor in nature and maintains the intent of the zoning
by-law
Report PICA 63/14
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Date of report: June 5, 2014
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Application Number: PICA 64114
Meeting Date: June 11, 2014
Manager, Development Review & Urban Design
Committee of Adjustment Application PICA 64114
L. Gargano
463 Oakwood Drive
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511, as amended to permit a
minimum north side yard width of 1.2 metres and a minimum south side yard width of
0.8 of a metre, whereas the by-law requires a minimum side yard width of 1.5 metres on
both sides, where a garage is attached to the dwelling.
The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit
to construct a two-storey detached dwelling.
Recommendation
The City Development Department recommends that the application be Tabled to allow
the owner to explore alternatives to address grading concerns affecting the application
to the satisfaction of the City.
Background
Official Plan and Zoning By-law
Pickering Official Plan -Urban Residential -Low Density Areas within the Rosebank
Neighbourhood
Zoning By-law 2511 -"R4"-Fourth Density Residential Zone
Comments
The applicant has requested a minor variance to reduce the side yard widths for a
proposed detached dwelling from 1.5 metres on both sides to 1.2 metres on the north
side and 0.8 of a metre on the south side. The City's Engineering & Public Works
Department have indicated that the proposed grading within the southerly side yard will
not comply with their infill lot grading standards. Engineering & Public Works staff have
advised that the strip of land within 0.6 of a metre from the south property line must
remain undisturbed. Staff are concerned that the excavation for the foundation walls
will disturb the 0.6 of a metre strip along the south property line, and existing grades
within this strip will not be maintained.
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Staff have recommended that the applicant explore alternative solutions to address
grading concerns to the satisfaction of the Engineering & Public Works Department in
order to protect existing grades within the 0.6 of a metre undisturbed buffer strip.
Input From Other Sources
Engineering & Public
Works Department
• the applicant will not be able to maintain a 0.6 of a
metre undisturbed strip of land, which is a requirement
as part of the infill lot grading requirements
• the proposed excavation to accommodate the
foundation wall will cut into the required 0.6 of a metre
buffer and existing grades will not be maintained
Date of report: June 5, 2014
Comments prepared by:
Ashley Ye
Planner II
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Nilesh urti, MCIP, RPP
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DATE: May 27, 2014
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PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: 463 Oakwood Drive Part of Lot 1 05, Plan 350,
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DATE: May 27,2014