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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 6, 2005MINUTES of the 9th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held in the Main Committee Room of the Pickering Civic Complex on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 and convened at 7:08 p.m. PRESEN~ ALSO PRESEN~ ABSEN~ Marie Billinger Chris Braney David Johnson Eric Newton - Chair Bill Utton Ross Pym, Secretary-Treasurer Jean Finn, Clerk, Support Services Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES There were no matters arising from the minutes. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOTION: Moved by Bill Utton, seconded by David Johnson That the minutes of the 8th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, June 15, 2005, be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY o ADOPTION OF AGENDA MOTION: Moved by Marie Billinger, seconded by Chris Braney That the agenda for the Wednesday, July 6, 2005 meeting be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 43 P/CA 29/05 - D. & B. Smith 1305 Redwood Lane (Part of Lot 33, Plan M1210) (Part 2, 40R-6541) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 1103/80, to permit a maximum lot coverage of 40 percent whereas the by-law requires a maximum lot coverage of 38 percent. 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 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. John Kewell, agent, was present to represent the application. The homeowners, Donald and Bernadette Smith were also present. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. John Kewell explained the application and responded to questions regarding the existing house. MOTION: Moved by Bill Utton, seconded by Chris Braney That application P/CA 29/05 by D. & B. Smith, be APPROVED on the grounds that the proposed maximum lot coverage of 40 percent 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, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application. 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. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 44 P/CA 30/05 - Loblaws Properties Limited 1792 Liverpool Road (South Part of Lot 23, Concession 1) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from the following provisions of Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 1680/83, to increase the operating time for an outdoor garden centre from April 1st to August 31st of every calendar year, and to permit a maximum area of 1,055 square metres for an outdoor garden centre. The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to operate an outdoor garden centre. The 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. Heather Beare, agent, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Heather Beare explained the application and responded to questions regarding the operation of the garden centre. MOTION: Moved by Bill Utton, seconded by Marie Billinger That application P/CA 30/05 by Loblaws Properties Limited, be APPROVED on the increase in operating time for the temporary outdoor garden centre from April 1st to August 31st of every calendar year and having a maximum area of 1,055 square metres are minor variances that are 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 outdoor garden centre, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plan with this application. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 45 ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Bill Utton, seconded by Marie Billinger That the 9th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 7:20 p.m. and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2005. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Date Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Chairman 46