HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 14, 2002
Pending Adoption
MINUTES of the 11th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held in the Main
Committee Room of the Pickering Civic Complex on Wednesday, August 14, 2002.
PRESENT:
Mr. K. Ashe (Chairperson)
Ms. M. Billinger
Mr. T. Mohr
Mr. E. Newton
Mr.C.Young
ALSO PRESENT:
Mr. R. Pym, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
Mrs. F. Niro, Secretary-Treasurer
The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Committee Room of the Civic
Complex.
1.
MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
There were no matters arising from the minutes.
2.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
MOTION: Moved by Mr. Mohr, seconded by Ms. Billinger and carried -
That the minutes of the 10th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held
July 24, 2002, be adopted.
MOTION CARRIED
3.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
MOTION: Moved by Mr. Newton, seconded by Ms. Billinger and carried
unanimously- That the agenda for the August 14, 2002 meeting be adopted.
MOTION CARRIED
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4.
PICA 44/02 - Scott Laboratories Ltd.
950 Brock Road
being, Part Lot 19, Con BF, (40R-11302, pt 3,4)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Section 5.21.2(a) of Zoning By-law 2511, as
amended, to permit a maximum of 34% (14 spaces) of the total required parking
spaces for the site to be located in the front yard of the subject property, whereas
the by-law limits front yard parking to a maximum of 20% (8 parking spaces) of the
total required parking area;
The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain site plan
approval and building permits for internal and external renovations to the existing
building on the subject property.
The Assistant Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of
Pickering Planning & Development Department. Written comments were also
received from the City's Development Control Supervisor expressing no concerns.
Mr. Frank Valente, agent, was present to represent the application. No further
representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application.
Mr. Valente outlined reasons for the variance, adding the existing building is in need
of renovations.
DECISION: Moved by Ms. Billinger, seconded by Mr. Newton and carried
unanimously that-
this application PICA 44/02, by Scott Laboratories Ltd., be APPROVED on the
grounds that the proposed maximum 34% (14 parking spaces) front yard parking
variance 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 condition:
1. That the applicant obtain conceptual site plan approval from the City within
one year of the date of this decision, or this decision shall become null and
void.
5.
PICA 45/02 - Richard Wagner
3450 Salem Road
being, South Part of Lot 7, Concession 5 (40R-17683, Part 2)
City of Pickering
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The applicant requests relief from Section 5.18(c) of Zoning By-law 3037, as
amended by By-law 4804/96, to permit the establishment of a maximum 5.6 metre
building height to be provided by the proposed storage shed on the subject
property, whereas the by-law states that no accessory building shall exceed a
height of 3.5 metres.
The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building permit
for a proposed storage shed, approximately 7.4 metres by 9.2 metres in size, on the
subject property.
The Assistant Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of
Pickering Planning & Development Department. Written comments were also
received from the City's Development Control Supervisor expressing no concerns,
and from Regional Ward 3 Councillor Rick Johnson, in support of the variance.
Mr. Richard Wagner, owner, was present to represent the application. No further
representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application.
DECISION: Moved by Ms. Billinger, seconded by Mr. Young and carried
unanimously that -
this application PICA 45/02, by Richard Wagner be APPROVED on the grounds that
the proposed maximum 5.6 metre building height to be provided by the proposed
storage shed 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 applies only to the proposed storage shed,
approximately 7.4 metres by 9.2 metres in size, as generally sited and
outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application.
2.
That the applicant obtain a building permit and construct the proposed
storage shed within two years of the date of this decision, or this
decision shall become null and void.
6.
PICA 46/02 - D. Proteau & L. Naud
619 Park Crescent
being, Lot 56, Part of Lot 57, Plan 311
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from the following provisions of Zoning By-law 2511,
as amended:
Section 10.2.3 to permit the establishment of a minimum 4.5 metre front yard depth
to be provided by the proposed two-car garage attached to the front of the existing
dwelling, whereas the by-law requires a minimum front yard depth of 7.5 metres;
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Section 10.2.3 to permit the continuance of a minimum 0.3 of a metre south side
yard width provided by the existing sun porch located on the south side of the
existing dwelling, whereas the by-law requires a minimum side yard width of
1.5 metres.
The applicants request approval of these variances in order to obtain a building
permit for a proposed two-car garage attached to the front of the existing dwelling.
The Assistant Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of
Pickering Planning & Development Department. Written comments were also
received from the City's Development Control Supervisor expressing no concerns.
Mr. Proteau, owner, was present to represent the application. No further
representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application.
Mr. Proteau stated that the property is an irregular-shaped lot with a curved frontage
and that the reduced front yard depth will only affect the corner of the proposed
garage. He outlined reasons as to why it would not be feasible to move the
proposed garage, being the location of the existing front doorway, existing
swimming pool in the side yard and due to the existing trees on the property.
Mr. Mohr stated that he had a opportunity to view the subject property and
suggested that the application be deferred in order to give other members an
opportunity to do the same. Mr. Proteau concurred with Mr. Mohr's request to defer
the application.
MOTION: Moved by Mr. Mohr, seconded by Mr. Newton and carried unanimously-
this application PICA 46/02 by D. Proteau & L. Naud be DEFERRED until the
September 4, 2002 meeting.
MOTION CARRIED
7.
PICA 47/02 - Doumouras Properties Ltd.
1010 Brock Road
being, Part Lot 19, Concession 1, (40R3816, pt 1, 2)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from the following provisions of Zoning By-law 2511,
as amended:
Section 5.21.1 (2) to permit the establishment of a total of 76 parking spaces to be
provided on the subject property, whereas the by-law requires 87 spaces
(5.5 spaces per 93 square metres of gross leasable area for employees and
customers);
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Section 5.21.2(d) to permit the establishment of a minimum 0.2 of a metre setback
for a portion of the site from Bayly Street, whereas the by-law requires all parking
areas to be set back 3 metres from the road allowance;
Section 2.2.1 to permit the establishment of a minimum 5.9 metre aisle width for
two-way traffic, whereas the by~law requires the minimum perpendicular width of an
aisle used to gain access to a parking stall shall be 6.5 metres.
The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain site plan
approval and building permits for a proposed addition, approximately 146 square
metres in area, to the existing commercial building on the subject property.
The Assistant Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of
Pickering Planning & Development Department. Written comments were also
received from the City's Development Control Supervisor about future sidewalk
locations by the Region.
Mr. George Papapetrou, agent, was present to represent the application. Also
present was Mr. Doug Dickerson, in objection to the application.
Mr. Papapetrou submitted an up-to-date site plan and added that the two-way traffic
aisle width was changed due to the comments received from the City's Fire
Department.
Mr. Doug Dickerson on behalf of other tenants of the abutting property, outlined
concerns as follows:
- the existing plaza has not had sufficient parking for a while;
believes that even a minor reduction would set a precedent;
- the proposed aisle width reduction is major and could exacerbate an
already existing problem;
parking already occurs on other properties to access the building;
- suggested a possibility of a 2 metre chain link fence to stop access.
Ms. Billinger suggested Mr. Dickerson bring something in writing from area tenants
outlining their concerns.
Mr. Young suggested that members take an opportunity to walk the site and view
the parking situations to determine the type of impact these variances may have on
surrounding business.
MOTION: Moved by Mr. Young, seconded by Ms. Billinger and carried unanimously
that-
this application PICA 47/02, by Doumouras Properties Ltd. be DEFERRED until the
September 4, 2002 meeting.
MOTION CARRIED
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8.
PICA 48102 - Mary Wilson
Unit 9, D.C.C. Plan 176
being 1100 Begley Street, Unit 9
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Section 12.2.3 of Zoning By-law 2511, as varied
by PICA 25/00 and PICA 10/01 to permit the establishment of a minimum 5.0 metre
rear yard depth to be provided by the proposed deck addition attached to the rear of
the existing dwelling on the subject property, whereas the by-law, as varied,
requires a minimum rear yard depth of 7.1 metres.
The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building permit
for a deck addition, approximately 4.3 metres by 2.5 metres in size, attached to the
rear of the existing dwelling on the subject property.
The Assistant Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of
Pickering Planning & Development Department and from the City's Development
Control Supervisor expressing no concerns. Written comments were also received
from Detlef and Elke Soth, in objection to the application and a letter from Juliette
Saunders with signatures of area condo owners, opposed to the application.
Mrs. Wilson, owner, was present to represent the application. Also present were
Chris and Juliette Saunders, Unit #24, Elaine Kiel, Unit #7, and Jack Vincken,
Unit #10, expressing concerns.
Mrs. Wilson outlined reasons for the deck addition which included the following:
poor quality and construction of the existing deck;
- existing deck does not meet the requirements of the Ontario Building
Code;
- environmental and safety issues with respect to toxic effects from
pressure-treated wood;
- she entered into a verbal agreement with Mr. Vincken, Unit #10 condo
owner, that the proposed deck will not exceed 6 feet in width on the south-
west corner, and will not be constructed with aluminum material;
Juliette and Chris Saunders stated that they supported the request to build a new
deck but voiced concerns with misrepresentation by Mrs. Wilson to the community
and the Condominium Board members. They requested tabling the application in
order to give the Condominium Board an opportunity to have condominium
standards put in place before a decision is made.
Ms. Klein stated that she concurred with Mrs. Saunders comments.
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Mr. Vincken stated that he did enter into a verbal agreement with Mrs. Wilson that
the deck not exceed 6 feet in width and that the deck will not be constructed with
aluminum material.
DECISION: Moved by Mr. Young, seconded by Mr. Mohr and carried unanimously
that-
this application PICA 48/02, by Mary Wilson be APPROVED on the grounds that the
proposed minimum 5.2 metre rear yard depth to be provided by the proposed deck
addition 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 deck addition, approximately
4.3 metres by 2.5 metres, tapering to 1.85 metres on the southwest corner, as
generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this
application.
2. That the applicant obtain a building permit and construct the proposed deck
addition within two years of the date of this decision, or this decision shall
become null and void.
9.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Ms. Billinger, seconded by Mr. Eric Newton and carried
unanimously that-
The 11th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 8:15 p.m. and the
next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on
Wednesday, September 4, 2002.
MOTION CARRIED
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