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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 11, 2020Committee of Adjustment -C1of- p](KERJNG Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 11, 2020 7:00 pm Electronic Meeting Present Tom Copeland -Vice-Chair David Johnson -Chair Eric Newton Denise Rundle Sean Wiley Also Present Deborah Wylie, Secretary-Treasurer Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer 1. Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. 2. Adoption of Agenda Moved by Tom Copeland Seconded by Sean Wiley That the agenda for the Wednesday, November 11, 2020 meeting be adopted. Carried Unanimously 3. Adoption of Minutes Moved by Tom Copeland Seconded by Eric Newton That the minutes of the 9th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, October 14, 2020 be adopted. Carried Unanimously Page 1 of 6 Committee of Adjustment -C1(}f- p](KER]NG Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 11, 2020 7:00 pm Electronic Meeting 4. Reports 4.1 PICA 61120 D. Church 414 Brian Court The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511, as amended by By-law 609177, to permit a minimum rear yard of 3.9 metres, whereas the By-law requires a minimum rear yard of 7.5 metres. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building permit for an uncovered deck. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined the staff recommendation from the City Development Department recommending approval subject to a condition. Written comments were received from the City's Building Services Section expressing no concerns with the application. Written comments were received from the City's Engineering Services Department expressing no comments on the application. Written comments were received from the owners of 582 Creekview Circle in objection to the application expressing concerns regarding disruption to the quiet nature of the neighbourhood created by a deck located close to the fence and the installation of a pool. Concerns were also expressed regarding drainage issues due to the slope of the property, and the replacement of the chain link fence by a wood fence. It was also noted that a view of a deck appearing large for the backyard would impact their property value. Written comments were received from 8 surrounding neighbours in support of the application. Anthony Bartolini, agent, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. After considering the City Development's report and that no comments were received from the City's Building Services and Engineering Services, Sean Wiley moved the following motion: Moved by Sean Wiley Seconded by Eric Newton That application PICA 61120 by D. Church, 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 condition: Page 2 of 6 -Cd:;of- p](KER]NG Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 11, 2020 7:00 pm Electronic Meeting 1. That this variance apply only to the proposed uncovered deck, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans (refer to Exhibit 2 & 3 contained in the staff report to the Committee of Adjustment, dated November 1, 2020). Carried Unanimously 4.2 PICA 62120 K. & S. Smalley 1946 Wildflower Drive The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 4508194, to permit an uncovered platform (deck) not projecting more than 2.7 metres into the required rear yard, whereas the By-law permits uncovered steps or platforms not exceeding 1.0 metres in height above grade and not projecting more than 1.5 metres into any required front or rear yard and not more than 0.5 metres in any required side yard. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building permit for an addition to an uncovered deck. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined the staff recommendation from the City Development Department recommending approval subject to a condition. Written comments were received from the City's Building Services Section expressing no concerns with the application. Written comments were received from the City's Engineering Services Department expressing no comments on the application. Sheila Smalley, applicant, was 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, City staff outlined that the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) were not circulated for comment as because the subject property is not in the TRCA screening area. After considering the City Development's report and that the application appears to meet the four tests of the Planning Act, Denise Rundle moved the following motion: Moved by Denise Rundle Seconded by Tom Copeland That application PICA 62120 by K. & S. Smalley, 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 condition: Page 3 of 6 Committee of Adjustment -C1(Jf- p](KER]NG Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 11, 2020 7:00 pm Electronic Meeting 1. That this variance apply only to the proposed addition to the uncovered deck, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans (refer to Exhibits 2 & 3 contained in the staff report to the Committee of Adjustment, dated November 11, 2020). Carried Unanimously 4.3 PICA 63120 A. & M. Washington 1674 Dellbrook Avenue The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 2024185 and By-law 2235186, to permit an uncovered platform (deck) and associated steps not exceeding 2.45 metres in height above grade and not projecting more than 3.8 metres into the required rear yard and not more than 1.2 metres in the required south side yard, whereas the By-law requires uncovered steps or platforms not exceeding 1.0 metre in height above grade and not projecting more than 1.5 metres into any required front or rear yard and not more than 0.5 metres into any required side yard. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to recognize an existing addition to an uncovered deck. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined the staff recommendation from the City Development Department recommending deferral. Written comments were received from the City's Building Services Section expressing no comments on the application. Written comments were received from the City's Engineering Services Department expressing no comments on the application. Morlan Washington, 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 63120 by A. & M. Washington, be Deferred to the December 9, 2020 Committee of Adjustment meeting to allow the applicant to resubmit a revised deck proposal. Carried Unanimously Page 4 of 6 -C1of- p](KER1NG Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 11, 2020 7:00 pm Electronic Meeting 4.4 PICA 64/20 S. & S. Didio 5215 Sideline 16 The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3037, as amended, to permit an accessory building (pole barn) that is 106.0 square metres in area, whereas the By-law requires no accessory buildings and/or structures to exceed 10 square metres in area. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to recognize an existing accessory structure (pole barn). The Secretary-Treasurer outlined the staff recommendation from the City Development Department recommending approval subject to a condition. Written comments were received from the City's Building Services Section expressing no concerns with the application. Written comments were received from the City's Engineering Services Department expressing no comments on the application. Written comments were received from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) expressing based on a review of the existing accessory structure which borders 5215 and 5165 Sideline 16, TRCA staff can confirm this structure is not within the TRCA Regulated Area and as such, would not require a TRCA Permit. A TRCA Permit will be required for any future structures located to the east and north of the pole barn. Based on the above, TRCA staff have no objections to the variance which recognizes this existing structure. Charlie Wilson, agent, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Charlie Wilson outlined the application and the history of the subject property. In response to questions from Committee Members, Charlie Wilson stated the pole barn was constructed approximately 5 to 6 years ago by the previous owner, the pole barn is used for storage only; no machines (such as lifts or hoists) are in the barn and it has a concrete floor. After considering the City Development's report and understanding the dual zoning on the subject property; the size of the parcel and that the pole barn only takes up about 0.5 percent of the lot coverage; no complaints received; only being used for storage; not located in a TRCA regulated area and the application appears to meet the four tests of the Planning Act, Denise Rundle moved the following motion: Page 5 of 6 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 11, 2020 7:00 pm Electronic Meeting Moved by Denise Rundle Seconded by Sean Wiley That application PICA 64/20 by S. & S. Didio, 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 condition: 1. That this variance apply only to the existing pole barn, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans (refer to Exhibit 2 contained in the staff report to the Committee of Adjustment, dated November 11, 2020). Carried Unanimously 5. Other Business 5.1 Adoption of 2021 Meeting Schedule Moved by Tom Copeland Seconded by Eric Newton That the Committee of Adjustment Meeting Schedule for 2021 be adopted. Carried Unanimously 6. Adjournment Moved by Sean Wiley Seconded by Denise Rundle That the 9th meeting of the 2020 Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 7:24 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Carried Unanimously December 9, 2020 Date Page 6 of 6 Chair Assistant Secretary-Treasurer