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Present
Tom Copeland-Vice-Chair
David Johnson -Chair
Eric Newton
Denise Rundle
Sean Wiley
Also Present
Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
7:05pm
Main Committee Room
Nilesh Surti, Manager; Development Review & Urban Design
Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
Absent
Ross Pym, Secretary-Treasurer
(I) Adoption of Agenda
Moved by Eric Newton
Seconded by Tom Copeland
That the agenda for the Wednesday, March 8, 2017 meeting be adopted.
(II) Adoption of Minutes
Moved by Eric Newton
Seconded by Tom Copeland
Carried Unanimously
That the minutes ofthe 2nd meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held
Wednesday, February 15, 2017 be adopted.
Carried Unanimously
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(Ill) Reports
1. P/CA02/17
P. & L. Gonsalves
970 Rambleberry Avenue
Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
7:05pm
Main Committee Room
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 1998/85
to recognize an existing second-storey uncovered balcony and associated steps not
exceeding 2.5 metres in height above grade to project 4.5 metres into the required rear
yard and to permit a platform (deck) not exceeding 0.8 of a metre in height above grade
to project a maximum of 6.1 metres into the required rear yard, whereas the by-law
permits, uncovered steps or platforms not exceeding 1.0 metre in height to project a
maximum of 1.5 metres into the required rear yard.
The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to permit a second-storey
uncovered balcony in the rear yard, and obtain a building permit for a deck in the
rear yard.
The Manager, Development Review & Urban Design outlined that at the
February 15, 2017 meeting the Committee Approved the variance to recognize
the second-storey uncovered balcony and associated steps not exceeding 2.5 metres
in height projecting a maximum of 4.5 metres into the required rear yard.
The Manager, Development Review & Urban Design also stated that a motion to
Approve the platform (deck) not exceeding 0.8 of a metre in height above grade
projecting a maximum of 6.1 metres into the required rear yard, resulted in a in a tie
vote and the motion was defeated. He also stated the reason this application is before
the Committee is because there was no clear decision made by the Committee on this
variance.
Peter Gonsalves, applicant, was present to represent the application. No further
representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application.
Moved by Eric Newton
Seconded by Sean Wiley
That application PICA 02/17 by P. & L. Gonsalves, be Deferred to the next Committee
of Adjustment meeting to allow a Committe.e Member to visit the subject property.
Carried Unanimously
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Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
7:05pm
Main Committee Room
1. That these variances apply only to the proposed dwelling, as generally sited and
outlined on the applicant's submitted plans, dated March 1, 2017.
2. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction by
March 8, 2018, or this decision shall become null and void.
3. PICA 14/17
C. & J. Spicer
1488 Old Forest Road
Carried Unanimously
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036 to permit a minimum flankage
yard setback of 1.2 metres, whereas the by-law requires a minimum flankage yard
setback of 4.5 metres.
The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building permit for a
new two-storey detached dwelling.
The Manager, Development Review & Urban Design outlined the staff recommendation
from the City Development Department recommending the application be tabled.
Written comments were received from the City's Engineering Services Department
stating the City does not support the use of a reverse grade driveway due to concern
with flooding from the roadway during a major storm event and suggests the applicant
consider a driveway entrance from Highbush Trail and a garage entrance from the rear
of the dwelling.
Written comments were also received from residents at 1476 Highbush Trail in support
of the application and stated the minor setback will not have any adverse effect on the
surrounding neighbourhood.
David Brown, agent, was present to represent the application. Marianne Yazbeck of
1490 Old Forest Road was present in objection to the application.
David Brown stated a Tree Inventory and Preservation Plan is being prepared to submit
to the City for their review.
Marianne Yazbeck expressed a concern with the fence line and the impact on her
property.
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Moved by Eric Newton
Seconded by Tom Copeland
Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
7:05pm
Main Committee Room
That application PICA 14117 by C. & J. Spicer, be Tabled until a Tree Inventory and
Preservation Plan prepared by a qualified Arborist or Environmental Consultant is
submitted to the satisfaction of the City of Pickering.
4. PICA 15117 & PICA 16117
Glen Rouge Homes (Brock) Inc.
2115 & 2117 Brock Road
PICA 15117 (2115 Brock Road)
Carried Unanimously
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 7384114:
• to permit a minimum lot depth of 22.7 metres; whereas the by-law requires a
minimum lot depth of 23.0 metres
• to permit a minimum front yard depth of 1.8 metres; whereas the by-law requires a
minimum front yard depth of 3.0 metres
PICA 16117 (2117 Brock Road)
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 7384114,
to permit a minimum lot depth of 20.2 metres; whereas the by-law requires a minimum
lot depth of 23.0 metres.
The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain building permits
for two units within a seven unit townhouse block.
The Manager, Development Review & Urban Design outlined the staff recommendation
from the City Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions.
Written comments were also received from the City's Engineering Services Department
expressing no comments on the application.
Brian Moss, agent, was present to represent the application. No further representation
was present in favour of or in objection to the application.
Brian Moss agreed with the staff recommendations and in response to a question from
a Committee Member, he stated that the daylight triangle is required.
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Moved by Tom Copeland
Seconded by Denise Rundle
Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
7:05pm
Main Committee Room
That application PICA 15117 by Glen Rouge Homes (Brock) Inc., be Approved on the
grounds that the requested variances 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 townhouse unit, as generally sited
and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans.
2. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction by
March 8, 2018, or this decision shall become null and void.
That application PICA 16117 by Glen Rouge Homes (Brock) Inc., be Approved on the
grounds that the requested variance 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 applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction by
March 8, 2018, or this decision shall become null and void.
5. PICA17117
J. Uher & M. Boodhoo
5250 Sideline 4
Carried Unanimously
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3037, as amended by By-law 6640106:
• to permit an accessory building (detached garage) to be erected in the front yard;
whereas the by-law requires all accessory buildings which are not part of the main
building to be erected in the rear yard
• to permit an accessory building (detached garage) having a maximum area of
54 square metres; whereas the by-law requires that no accessory building shall
exceed 1 0 square metres in area
The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit
to construct a detached garage in the front yard.
The Manager, Development Review & Urban Design outlined the staff recommendation
from the City Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions.
Written comments were also received from the City's Engineering Services Department
expressing no comments on the application.
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Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
7:05pm
Main Committee Room
Michelle Boodhoo, applicant, was present to represent the application. No further
representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application.
Michelle Boodhoo stated they have been working closely with Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority to obtain the required approvals. In response to a question for a
Committee Member, Michelle Boodhoo stated that no trees are being removed.
Moved by Denise Rundle
Seconded by Eric Newton
Given the size, shape and grading of the subject lot, together with the greater distance
between the proposed garage and the front lot line, that application PICA 17117 by
J. Uher & M. Boodhoo, be Approved on the grounds that the requested variances 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 garage, as generally
sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans.
2. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction by
March 8, 2018, or this decision shall become null and void.
6. PICA 18117
J. Toner & K. Manley
968 Timmins Gardens
Carried Unanimously
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2520, as amended, to permit an
uncovered porch to project a maximum of 1.5 metres into the required front yard;
whereas, the by-law permits uncovered steps or platforms not exceeding 1.0 metre in
height above grade may project a maximum of 1.5 metres into the required front yard.
The applicant requests approval of this variance application in order to obtain a building
permit to construct an uncovered porch in the front yard.
The Manager, Development Review & Urban Design outlined the staff recommendation
from the City Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions.
Written comments were also received from the City's Engineering Services Department
expressing no comments on the application.
Jason Toner, applicant, was present to represent the application. No further
representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application.
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