HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 11, 2003
MINUTES of the 7th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held in the Main
Committee Room of the Pickering Civic Complex on Wednesday, June 11, 2003.
PRESENT:
Mr. K. Ashe (Chairperson)
Ms. M. Billinger
Mr. T. Mohr
Mr. E. Newton
ALSO PRESENT:
Mr. R. Pym, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
Mrs. F. Niro, Secretary-Treasurer
ABSENT:
Mr. C. Young
The meeting convened at 7:10 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 Ms. Billinger, seconded by Mr. Mohr, and CARRIED
unanimously that the minutes of the 6th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment
held Wednesday, May 21, 2003, be adopted.
MOTION CARRIED
3.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
MOTION: Moved by Mr. Newton, seconded by Mr. Mohr, and CARRIED
unanimously that the agenda for the June 11, 2003 meeting be adopted.
MOTION CARRIED
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4.
PICA 18/03 - H. & J. Comlekci
893 Baylawn Drive
lot 6, Plan 40M-1554
City of Pickering
The applicants request relief from Section 5(1)(b)(vi) of Zoning By-law 3036, as
amended by By-law 2781/88, to permit the continuance of a minimum 8.1 metre
rear yard depth provided by the enclosed deck attached to the rear of the existing
dwelling, whereas the by-law requires a minimum 10 metre rear yard depth.
The applicants request approval of this variance in order to recognize the
existing situation.
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 and Fire Prevention
Officer, both expressing no concerns. Additional written comments were
received from Charles Gerditschke of 894 Baylawn Drive, indicating support of
the application.
Mr. Comlekci, owner, was present to represent the application. No further
representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application.
Mr. Comlekci stated that he concurred with Staff's recommendation. He had
received verbal comments from neighbours residing at 892, 891, 889 and 895
Baylawn Drive, all in support of the application.
DECISION: Moved by Ms. Billinger, seconded by Mr. Mohr and CARRIED
unanimously that -
Application PICA 18/03 by H. & J. Comlekci, be APPROVED on the grounds that
the proposed continuance of a minimum 8.1 metre rear yard depth provided by
the enclosed deck 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 existing dwelling with enclosed
deck, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans
with this application.
2. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the enclosed deck within
two years of the date of this decision, or this decision shall become null
and void.
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5.
PICA 19/03 - J. Mackenzie & L. Lessard
3169 Golf Club Road
North Part of lot 30, Concession 4
Part 2, Plan 40R-2223
(Hamlet of Whitevale)
The applicants request relief from Section 5.18(c) of Zoning By-law 3037, to
permit the establishment of a maximum 4.9 metre garage height to be provided by
the proposed detached garage on the subject property, whereas the by-law states
that no accessory building shall exceed a height of 3.5 metres in any residential
zone.
The applicants request approval of this variance in order to obtain a building
permit for the construction of an accessory building, being a detached garage 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 the City's Fire Prevention Officer, indicating no concerns
provided that the garage is not used as additional living space either on the grade
level or the garage space. Additional written comments were received from
Rick Johnson, Regional Councillor - Ward 3, in support of the application, and
from the Durham Region Health Unit, expressing no objections.
Mr. MacKenzie, owner, was present to represent the application. No further
representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application.
Mr. Mackenzie stated that he had received verbal comments from 2 neighbours in
support of the application. He advised the Committee that he requires a greater
garage height to allow for the storage of a motor home and race car.
DECISION: Moved by Mr. Mohr, seconded by Mr. Newton and CARRIED
unanimously that -
Application PICA 19/03 by J. Mackenzie & L. lessard be APPROVED on the
grounds that the proposed establishment of a maximum 4.9 metre garage height
to be provided by the proposed detached garage on the subject property 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 detached garage,
approximately 6.0 metres by 14.6 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 detached
garage within two years of the date of this decision, or this decision shall
become null and void.
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6.
PICA 21/03 - S. Kosteski
724 Hillcrest Road
lot 135, Plan 331
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Section 10.2.3 of Zoning By-law 2511, as
amended, to permit the continuance of a minimum 7.3 metre front yard depth
provided by the existing dwelling, whereas the by-law requires a minimum
7.5 metre front yard depth.
The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to recognize the
existing situation.
The Assistant Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of
Pickering Planning & Development Department. Written comments were also
received from the Durham District School Board, the City's Development Control
Supervisor and the City's Fire Prevention Officer, all expressing no objections.
Mr. Kosteski, owner, was present to represent the application. No further
representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application.
Mr. Kosteski stated that Planning & Development Staff advised him of the
non-compliance.
DECISION: Moved by Mr. Newton, seconded by Ms. Billinger and CARRIED
unanimously that -
Application PICA 21/03 by S. Kosteski be APPROVED on the grounds that the
proposed continuance of a minimum 7.3 metre front yard depth provided by the
existing dwelling 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.
7.
PICA 22/03 - S. & L. Stuart
1668 Amberlea Road
lot 16, Plan 40M-1651
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Section 5.(1)(b)(vi) of Zoning By-law 3036, as
amended by By-law 2913/88, to permit the establishment of a minimum 6.4 metre
rear yard depth to be provided by the proposed sunroom addition, whereas the
by-law requires a minimum 7.5 metre rear yard depth.
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The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building
permit for a proposed sunroom addition attached to the rear 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 and the City's Fire
Prevention Officer, both expressing no concerns. Written comments were
received from Deborah & Patrick Meade of 1586 Saugeen Drive, in support of the
application.
Mr. Nick Swerdfeger of Lifestyle Homes was present to represent the application.
No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the
application. Mr. Swerdfeger provided elevation drawings of the proposed
sunroom addition.
DECISION: Moved by Ms. Billinger, seconded by Mr. Newton and CARRIED
unanimously that -
Application PICA 22/03 by S. & L. Stuart be APPROVED on the grounds that the
proposed establishment of a minimum 6.4 metre rear yard depth to be provided
by the proposed sunroom 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 sunroom addition,
approximately 3.9 metres by 4.3 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 sunroom addition within two years of the date of this
decision, or this decision shall become null and void.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Mr. Mohr, seconded by Ms. Billinger and CARRIED
unanimously that-
The 7th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 7:35 p.m. and the
next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2003.
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MOTION CARRIED
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