HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 13, 2019Present Tom Copeland -Vice-Chair David Johnson -Chair Eric Newton Denise Rundle Sean Wiley Also Present Deborah Wylie, Secretary-Treasurer Samantha O'Brien, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer (I) Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. (II) Adoption of Agenda Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Tom Copeland Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 13, 2019 7:00 pm Council Chambers That the agenda for the Wednesday, March 13, 2019 meeting be adopted. (111) Adoption of Minutes Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Tom Copeland Carried Unanimously That the minutes of the 2nd meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, February 13, 2019 be adopted. Carried Unanimously Page 1 of 7
(IV) Reports 1. PICA 11119 P. Duffield 1825 Fairport Road Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 13, 2019 7:00 pm Council Chambers The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended, to permit a minimum north side yard width of 1.6 metres and a minimum south side yard width of 1.2 metres; whereas the by-law requires 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 this variance in order to obtain a building permit to construct a two-storey detached dwelling. The Secretary-Treasurer 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. Patrick Duffield, applicant, 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 Committee Members, Patrick Duffield stated that the proposed garage is not existing, and through discussions with City staff, the proposal was amended to allow for a greater north side yard width than was originally requested. Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Tom Copeland That application PICA 11119 by P. Duffield, 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 this variance apply only to the proposed detached dwelling, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans (refer to Exhibits 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 contained in Committee of Adjustment Report dated March 13, 2019). 2. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction by March 12, 2021, or this decision shall become null and void. Carried Unanimously Page 2 of 7
-Ctq;of-p](KER]NG 2. PICA 12/19 M. Cummins 528 Laurier Crescent Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 13, 2019 7:00 pm Council Chambers The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 1289/81 to: • permit a minimum rear yard depth of 4.6 metres, whereas the by-law requires a minimum rear yard depth of 7.5 metres • permit a total lot coverage of 8 percent for all accessory buildings, whereas the by-law requires a total lot coverage of all accessory buildings shall not exceed 5 percent of the lot area • permit accessory buildings which are not part of the main building shall be erected in the side and rear yards, whereas the by-law requires all accessory buildings which are not part of the main building shall be erected in the rear yard The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit for a proposed covered gazebo and walkway and to bring existing accessory structures (pool house and shed) into conformity with the Zoning By-law. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined the staff recommendation from the City Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions. Written comments were received from the City's Engineering Services Department stating the proposed changes will result in increase in impervious area that will increase storm runoff. Engineering Services noted, as this may adversely impact the downstream storm system, the applicant will be required to implement low impact development (LID) measures to promote evapotranspiration and/or infiltration. Written comments were received from a resident of 530 Laurier Crescent indicating drainage issues to their property from the subject property have been ongoing for approximately 25 years. Vladimir Bulakh, agent, and Madeleine Cummins, applicant, were present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. In response to a question from a Committee Member, Madeleine Cummins stated she was unaware of the drainage issues her neighbour outlined. Ms. Cummins indicated the front of her property has weeping tiles and the grading of her neighbour's property is lower. Madeleine Cummins agreed to implement the Low Impact Development (LID) measures requested by the City of Pickering's Engineering Services Department. Page 3 of 7
-C1of-p](KERJNG Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 13, 2019 7:00 pm Council Chambers After reviewing the comments provided from the City Development Department as well as the input from the applicant and the Engineering Services Department, Sean Wiley moved the following motion, as amended: Moved by Sean Wiley Seconded by Denise Rundle That application PICA 12119 by M. Cummins, 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 unenclosed gazebo and walkway, and existing accessory structures, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans (refer to Exhibit 3, 4 & 5 contained in Committee of Adjustment Report dated March 13, 2019). 2. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction by March 12, 2021, or this decision shall become null and void. 3. PICA 13119 R. & C. Racioppo 660 Liverpool Road Carried Unanimously The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511, as amended by By-law 7610118 to permit: • a minimum rear yard depth of 4.1 metres, whereas the by-law requires 7.5 metres • a minimum flankage yard width of 4.5 metres where the main front entrance is facing the flankage yard, whereas the by-law requires 7.5 metres The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit to construct a new two-storey dwelling. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined the staff recommendation from the City Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions. Written comments were received from the City's Engineering Services Department expressing no comments on the application. Written comments were also received from residents of 640 Liverpool Road in support of the application. Page 4 of 7
Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 13, 2019 7:00 pm Council Chambers Peter Barton, agent, 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 Committee Members, Peter Barton stated he has worked with City staff to determine the applicable zoning provisions that lead to a specific interpretation of the yards and required variances. He also indicated construction is scheduled to commence as soon as possible. In response to a question from a Committee Member, the Secretary-Treasurer read out the comments submitted by a resident of 640 Liverpool Road in support of the application. In response to a question from a Committee Member concerning the rear yard setback, Peter Barton responded by stating there will be usable area in the rear yard. Due to unusual shaped lot that leads to a specific interpretation of the yards, Denise Rundle moved the following motion: Moved by Denise Rundle Seconded by Tom Copeland That application PICA 13119 by R. & C. Racioppo, 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 dwelling, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans (refer to Exhibits 2 & 3 contained in Committee of Adjustment Report dated March 13, 2019) .. 2. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction by Ma·rch 12, 2021, or this decision shall become null and void. 4. PICA 14119 R. Bernie & A. Rose 226 Wilcroft Court Carried Unanimously The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 2964188 to permit: • an uncovered deck not exceeding 2.5 metres in height and not projecting more than 4.1 metres into the required rear yard, whereas the by-law requires uncovered steps and platforms not exceeding 1.0 metres in height may project a maximum of 1.5 metres into the required rear yard Page 5 of 7
-Ciff}of-p](KER]NG Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 13, 2019 7:00 pm Council Chambers • an existing shed greater than 10 square metres in area to be set back a minimum of 0.1 of a metre from all lot lines The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit for a proposed uncovered deck and recognize an existing shed. The Secretary-Treasurer 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 stating it appears that the proposed deck will require tree removal and as such, compensation planting or cash-in-lieu might be required. Spencer Joy, agent, 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 Committee Members, Spencer Joy stated the 0.1 of a metre setback of the shed from all lot lines would be sufficient enough to maintain the shed. He went on to advise that the shed is believed to be approximately 20 years old and was erected by the previous residents who were relatives of the current owners. Spencer Joy indicated the existing shed appears to be an older wooden barn-style design with asphalt shingles, sitting on a concrete slab that may be difficult to move. When asked about the discrepancy between the height of the proposed deck and the submitted plans, Spencer Joy stated the deck would not exceed 2. 5 metres in height. He also stated that tree compensation or cash-in-lieu will be evaluated at the building permit stage. Moved by Denise Rundle Seconded by Eric Newton That application PICA 14/19 by R. Bernie & A. Rose, be Approved on the grounds that the 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 uncovered deck and existing shed, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans (refer to Exhibits 2 & 3 contained in Committee of Adjustment Report dated March 13, 2019). 2. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction by March 12, 2021, or this decision shall become null and void. Carried Unanimously Page 6 of 7
Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 13, 2019 7:00 pm Council Chambers (V) Adjournment Date Chair Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Sean Wiley That the 3rd meeting of the 2019 Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 7:26 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Carried Unanimously ~-: \ IO I 14 Page 7 of 7