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Pending Adoption
Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
7:03 pm
Main Committee Room
PRESENT:
Kevin Ashe
David Johnson - Chair
Eric Newton
Keith Wilkinson
ALSO PRESENT:
Ross Pym, Secretary-Treasurer
Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
ABSENT:
Susan Kular
(I) MATTERS ARISING AND ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Kevin Ashe
Seconded by Eric Newton
There were no matters arising from the minutes. The minutes of the 1 st meeting
of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, January 24, 2007, be adopted
as amended.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(II) ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Moved by Kevin Ashe
Seconded by Keith Wilkinson
That the agenda for the Wednesday, February 14, 2007 meeting be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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(III) REPORTS
1. PICA 62/06 - KN Property Management Ltd.
981 Brock Road South
Part of Lot 18, Range 3
(40R-7994, Part 8 to Part 17)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law
5792/01 to permit a maximum of 75% of the gross leasable floor area of the
existing building to be utilized for retail uses and financial institution uses,
whereas the list of permitted uses in the by-law does not permit retail uses or
financial institutional uses.
The applicant requests approval of these variances In order to expand the
number of uses on the property.
The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering
Planning & Development Department. Written comments were also received
from the City's Economic Development, in support of the application.
Grant Morris, agent, was present to represent the application. Davood
Khaneghi, owner, was present in favour of the application.
Grant Morris provided a history of the plaza, which has been in operation for the
last 19 years and the owner is currently having difficultly renting units. The new
median on Brock Road restricts entrance into the subject property. Grant Morris
handed out a court decision noting that the Committee of Adjustment does have
jurisdiction to deal with these types of applications, he also had a map showing
all other retails uses in the area.
In response to questions from the Committee Members, Grant Morris explained
going to Council is a long process and owner does not currently have a tenant
for the space.
Councillor Dickerson was present in favour of the application and explained the
road islands and curb cuts.
In response to a question from a Committee Member the Secretary-Treasurer
explained the by-laws and Section 45 2(b) of the Planning Act.
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Moved by Eric Newton
Seconded by Keith Wilkinson
That application PICA 62/06 by KN Property Management Ltd., be DEFERRED
until the next meeting to review the application.
CARRIED
Vote
Kevin Ashe
David Johnson
Eric Newton
Keith Wilkinson
opposed
in favour
in favour
in favour
2. PICA 04/07 - Director Industrial Holdings Limited
699 Kingston Road
Part of Lot 29, B.F.C. Range 3
(40R-9598, Parts 1 to 10,12,13,16,19 to 21,27 to 37)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended, to permit a
"Retail Warehouse-Type B" within the existing building providing a minimum
gross leasable floor area of 945 square metres, whereas the by-law defines a
"Retail Warehouse-Type B" as a warehouse having a gross leasable floor area
of at least 1400 square metres, but less than 5000 square metres.
The applicant has requested approval of this variance in order to obtain a
building permit for the establishment of a "Nevada Bob's" retail warehouse within
the existing building.
The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering
Planning & Development Department. Written comments were also received
from the City's Economic Development, in support of the application.
Sam Salis, agent, was present to represent the application. No further
representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application.
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Moved by Kevin Ashe
Seconded by Keith Wilkinson
That application PICA 04/07 by Director Industrial Holdings Limited, be
APPROVED on the grounds that the proposed establishment of a 945 square
metre "Retail Warehouse-Type B" within the existing building 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 "Retail Warehouse-Type B",
providing a minimum gross leasable area of 945 square metres, 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 "Retail
Warehouse-Type B" within two years of the date of this decision, or this
decision shall become null and void.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. PICA 05/07 to PICA 06/07 - Louisville Homes Limited
901 & 902 Rushton Road
(Lot 1, 40M-2249 and Lot 18, 40M-2249)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by
By-aw 560/05 to permit minimum flankage side yard widths of 2.7 metres for two
proposed detached dwellings, whereas the by-law requires minimum flankage
side yard widths of 4.5 metres.
The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain building
permits for their construction.
The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering
Planning & Development Department. Written comments were received from
Rick Johnson, in support of the application. Written comments were also
received from Mike & Fiona Chisholm in objection to the application.
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Krystina & Nick Lazaridis, owners, was present to represent the application.
Mike & Fiona Chisholm of 1748 Fairport Road were present in objection to the
application.
Krystina Lazaridis explained the application and history of the development. The
proposed detached dwellings would maintain the appearance and value on the
street. Would like to complete the subdivision this year including the road and lot
grading.
Mike Chisholm is concerned with safety as more blindspots would be created at
the corner, concern with the streetscape and clearing of tress on the subject
property.
In response to questions from the Committee Members the Secretary-Treasurer
explained the 3.0 metre road widening allowance on Fairport Road.
Moved by Kevin Ashe
Seconded by Eric Newton
That applications PICA 05/07 to PICA 06/07 by Louisville Homes Limited, be
APPROVED on the grounds that the minimum flankage side yard widths of
2.7 metres for two proposed detached dwellings 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 conditions:
1. That these variances apply only to the proposed dwellings, as generally
illustrated on the applicant's plans submitted with this application.
2. That the applicant obtain building permits and complete all construction of the
proposed dwellings within two years of this decision, or the decisions shall
become null and void.
CARRIED
Vote
Kevin Ashe
David Johnson
Eric Newton
Keith Wilkinson
in favour
in favour
in favour
opposed
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4. PICA 07/07 - K. Redshaw
1791 Central Street
(Lots 40 & 41, Plan 43)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3037, permit the construction of
an addition to the existing dwelling providing a minimum front yard depth of
4.4 metres, a minimum flankage side yard width of 3.8 metres, and to permit a
proposed accessory structure (detached garage) providing a maximum height of
4.4 metres, whereas the by-law requires a minimum front yard depth of 9.0 metres,
a minimum flankage side yard width of 4.5 metres and permits a maximum height
of 3.5 metres for accessory structures in a residential zone.
The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building
permit for their construction.
The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering
Planning & Development Department. Written comments were also received
from the Councillor Rick Johnson and the Region of Durham Health Department,
both expressing no objections.
Eric Winterstein, agent, and Kenneth Redshaw, owner were present to represent
the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection
to the application.
Moved by Kevin Ashe
Seconded by Keith Wilkinson
That application PICA 07/07 by K. Redshaw, be APPROVED on the grounds
that the proposed minimum front yard dep""h of 4.4 metres, proposed minimum
flankage side yard width of 3.8 metres, and proposed maximum height of
4.4 metres for an accessory structure (detached garage) 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 conditions:
1. That these variances apply only to the proposed addition and proposed
accessory structure (detached garage), as generally sited and outlined on the
applicant's submitted plans with this application.
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2. That the applicant obtain a building permit and construct the proposed
addition and accessory structure (detached garage) within two years of the
date of this decision, or this decision shall become null and void.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. PICA 08/07 - K. Wheeler
3120 Regional Road 5
(South Part of Lot 4, Concession 9)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3037, to permit the construction
of an accessory structure (detached garage) located in the front yard of the
property, whereas the by-law requires that any detached accessory structure to
be located in the rear yard.
The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building
permit to construct the proposed garage.
The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering
Planning & Development Department. Written comments were also received
from the Councillor Rick Johnson and the Region of Durham Health Department,
both expressing no objections.
Danny Pettit, agent, 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 Kevin Ashe
That application PICA 08/07 by K. Wheeler, be APPROVED on the grounds that
the accessory structure (detached garage) located in the front yard to be 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:
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1. That this variance apply only to the proposed accessory structure (detached
garage), 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
(detached garage) within two years of the date of this decision, or this
decision shall become null and void.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6. PICA 09/07 - S. & G. Boseovski
726 Kingston Road
Part of Lot 28, Range 3, B.F.C.
(Part 25 to Part 29 & Part 43, 40R-25653)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by
By-law 3768/91, to allow the interpretation of the provisions of the by-law to
permit a non-venting dry-cleaning establishment within the existing building,
whereas the by-law does not permit a non-venting dry-cleaning establishment.
The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building
permit for the existing building in order to establish a non-venting dry-cleaning
business.
The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering
Planning & Development Department. Written comments were also received
from the City's Economic Development, in support of the application.
Steve Boseovski, owner, was present to represent the application. No further
representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application.
Steve Boseovski explained the space has been vacant for approximately
1 % years and it has been very difficult to lease and feels this is an ideal use for
this corner property instead of a fast food or donut shop. He also explained the
tenant needs to out of his current location in a couple of months, therefore a
rezoning would take too long.
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In response to a question from a Committee Member the Secretary-Treasurer
explained the current by-law on the subject property that does not allow the
proposed use.
Moved by Kevin Ashe
Seconded by Eric Newton
That application PICA 09/07 by S. & G. Boseovski, be DEFERRED until the next
meeting to have Members of Council provide their opinion on application.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(IV) ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Kevin Ashe
Seconded by Eric Newton
That the 2nd meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 8:13 pm
and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on
Wednesday, March 7, 2007.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Chair
Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
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