HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 21, 2002
Statutory Public Information Meeting
Thursday, November 21, 2002
7:00P.M.
PRESENT:
Councillor Pickles - Chair
STAFF:
L. Taylor - Manager, Development Review
R. Pym - Principal Planner - Development Review
E. Belsey - Planner II
G. Romanowski - Planning Technician
D. Kearns - Committee Coordinator
The Manager, Development Review, provided an overview of the requirements of the
Planning Act and the Ontario Municipal Board respecting this meeting and matters
under consideration there at.
(I)
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 17/02
LLOYD & MARION THOMAS
489 WHITEV ALE ROAD
PART OF LOT 31 CONCESSION 4 PART 3 PLAN 40R-2225
1.
Edward Belsey, Planner II, provided an explanation of the application, as outlined
in Information Report #32-02.
2.
Lloyd Thomas, applicant, advised that initially it was their intention to build a
workshop with a shower and washroom but grew to a small apartment for their
son. They wish to restore this building back to original heritage to fit within the
heritage district.
3.
Ann E. Ward, 3215 North Road, stated her concern that this would be precedent
setting and would create further applications for rezoning.
4.
5.
6.
Statutory Public Information Meeting
Thursday, November 21,2002
7:00P.M.
(II)
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 18/02
SANDREA BARRETT
1626 MCBRADY CRESCENT
PART LOTS 102 & 103, PLAN 40M-1380
PART 10. 40R-9291
1.
Geoff Romanowski, provided an explanation of the application, as outlined in
Information Report #34-02.
2.
Sandrea Barrett, applicant, advised that this application is to provide an
additional bedroom and separate entrance for her grown children.
3.
Penny Giraudy, 1620 McBrady Cres, stated that she purchased in a single family
development, paid extra to have more property and does not want to see
basement apartments legalized which could possibly cause decreased
assessment value. She has telephoned the by-law department about on-street
parking and will continue to do so. She further stated that 1626 McBrady Cres.
already had a three piece bathroom.
Dan Bates, 1625 McBrady Cres., advised that they bought based on green space
environment and schools. A second living unit in a home unfortunately causes
increased garbage which, if not picked up, is thrown elsewhere. Renters are not
concerned about the community and allowing basement apartments causes
stress on relationships with neighbours. He stated his opposition to any
additional basement apartments.
Pat Bates, 1625 McBrady Cres., stated her disappointment with what is
happening in her neighbourhood. Her concerns include increased traffic, value
of their home, break-ins and other community problems. She further stated her
concern that speaking out against basement apartments will cause ill feelings
with neighbours. She doesn't understand the process or how this situation
occurred.
Geoff Romanowski, advised that the applicant submitted an application for a new
entrance and upon inspection the inspectors noticed the apartment and a stop
work order was given. The applicant was informed of the zoning requirements
and therefore submitted a rezoning application.
2.
3.
4.
Statutory Public Information Meeting
Thursday, November 21,2002
7:00P.M.
7.
Sandrea Barrett, applicant, confirmed that they are willing to comply with
whatever the City requires. They are also concerned with safety, do not park on
the road and there was no bathroom in the basement of this home when they
purchased it. This apartment is only for their grown children when they come
home from university and when the stop work order was issued, they
immediately came in for a permit.
(III)
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 11/02
THE GIMI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD.
550 FINCH AVENUE
PARTS 1 AND 3 OF 40R-10641; AND PART 2, 40R-11450
PART OF LOT 30. CONCESSION 2
1.
Edward Belsey, Planner II, provided an explanation of the application, as outlined
in Information Report #33-02.
Mr. Sulaiman, 1528 Sequin Sq., resident across the street from this property,
questioned if this application will affect the neighbourhood. He stated his
concern with the possibility of crime.
Richard Ward, 3709 Regional Road 9, Orono, requested residential or
commercial for this property in 1986 when he was the owner. He was advised at
that time that residential was not suitable for the area. He stated his support of
this application for commercial. Further environmental assessment is not
required as he placed excellent topsoil on the land in 1986.
Bob Martindale, agent for the applicant, feels that this commercial development
will be beneficial to the neighbourhood.
5.
Statutory Public Information Meeting
Thursday, November 21,2002
7:00 P.M.
(IV)
CITY-INITIATED APPLICATIONS TO AMEND THE
PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN (FILE: OPA 02-003/P) AND
ZONING BY-LAWS (FILE: A 19/02)
TO PERMIT ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS IN EXISTING DWELLING UNITS
1.
Ross Pym, Principal Planner, Development Review, provided an explanation of
the application, as outlined in Information Report #31-02.
2.
Dan Bates, 1625 McBrady Cres., believes in the concept of creating and
maintaining a registry of accessory units, providing more accurate information for
enforcement of existing by-laws against those accessory dwelling units that are
illegal and to ensure permitted accessory units are checked frequently by safety
agencies. He stated his opposition to the proposed amendments but wants the
City to have accurate information. He strongly stressed his opposition to allowing
additional dwelling units since the City's proposal would only add more
roadblocks to any business considering constructing affordable housing.
3.
Gayle Clow, 1811 Fairport Road, stated her support of the application and the
terrific idea to intensify. This would make the City more people friendly and
parking permits could be provided giving more revenue to the City.
4.
Pat Bates, 1625 McBrady Cres., suggested having a mechanism to monitor
basement apartments and building affordable housing should be considered.
She questioned why, if individuals did not come forward earlier, they would come
forward now to advise that they have apartments in their homes. She further
stated that if they move how will they know that basement apartments will not be
allowed in their new neighbourhood.
Joyce Herzog, Liverpool West Community Association, advised that they
understand the philosophy but are concerned that parking problems will occur.
Usually when a grown child comes home they bring a partner along with them
which then requires two additional parking spots not one as stated in the
proposed amendment. She further advised that families in the neighbourhoods
are becoming older and if apartments were allowed more children would be
brought into the area, maintaining the schools.
v
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.