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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 9, 2007 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 9, 2007 7:00 pm Main Committee Room PENDING ADOPTION PRESENT: Kevin Ashe David Johnson - Chair Susan Kular Eric Newton ALSO PRESENT: Ross Pym, Secretary-Treasurer Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer ABSENT: Keith Wilkinson (I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Susan Kular That the minutes of the 5th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, Apri/18, 2007, be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (II) ADOPTION OF AGENDA Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Eric Newton That the agenda for the Wednesday, May 9,2007 meeting be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 1 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 9,2007 7:00 pm Main Committee Room (III) REPORTS 1 . (Deferred from the Apri/18, 2007 meeting) PICA 15/07 to PICA 16/07 - T. & A. Pajaro and J. Stephens 1815 Appleview Road & 1819 Appleview Road (Lot 21 & Lot 20, Plan M-1051) City of Pickering The applicants request relief from Zoning By-law 3036, to permit reduced lot frontages of 14.0 metres (PICA 15/07) and 15.0 metres (PICA 16/07), respectively, . for two proposed building lots, whereas the by-law requires minimum lot frontages of 18.0 metres. The applicants requests approval of thesE~ variances in order to facilitate future applications to the Region of Durham land Division Committee to sever two residential lots from the subject properties. The Secretary- Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department. Written comments were received from the City's Development Control Supervisor expressing no concerns. Written comments were also received from Kam Bhatia of 1032 Rambleberry Avenue Harold Quinton of 1024 Rambleberry Avenue and Andrew Morrison of 1020 Rambleberry Avenue in objection to the application. ---------- Bruno Spinosa, agent, and Peter Fever were present to represent the application. Phyllis & Harold Quinton of 1024 Rambleberry Avenue, Allan Howe of 1016 Rambleberry Avenue and Andrew Morrison of 1020 Rambleberry Avenue were present in objection to the application. Bruno Spinosa explained creating two lots would work well with the area as opposed to creating one lot. In response to a question from the Committee, Bruno Spinosa indicated the intent is to save as many large mature trees as possible including the one on the boulevard. In response to questions the Secretary-Treasurer explained the proposed lot design is unique but is appropriate for the area, and the City decides where the driveway entrances are located. 2 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 9, 2007 7:00 pm Main Committee Room Correspondence received from Kam Bhatia expressed concerns with the concept as it is inconsistent with other lots on Rambleberry Avenue, decreases the exiting access for the adjacent properties, traffic issues related to driveway design, insufficient boulevard space for snow removal and garbage collection. Correspondence received from Andrew Morrison expressed concerns with the lot frontages, compatibility with adjacent properties, impact property value, both pedestrian and vehicular traffic hazards at corner would be increased, management of snow removal as a result of plowing and driveway shoveling, and curb appeal. Would support application if the plan were for a single family dwelling with a single driveway fronting onto Rambleberry Avenue. Harold & Phyllis Quinton outlined their correspondence and expressed several concerns with the lot frontages proposed is not consistent with neighbourhood, decrease in property value, the unusual road design is hazardous to both pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and insufficient boulevard space for clearing of snow from the two existing driveways plus the two new driveways proposed. Would not object to the application if one lot was being proposed. Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Eric Newton That applications PICA 15/07 to PICA 16/07 by T. &A. Pajaro and J. Stephens, be APPROVED on the grounds that the proposed lot frontages of 14.0 metres (PICA 15/07) and 15.0 metres (PICA 16/07) for two proposed building lots 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 severed lots, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application. 2. That the applicants receive approval and finalize future severance applications for the proposed building lots within two years of the date of this decision, or this decision shall become null and void. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 9, 2007 7:00 pm Main Committee Room 2. PICA 17/07 - Runnymede Development Corporation Ltd. 1900 Dixie Road (Block 1, Plan 40M-1591) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 1494/82 and By-law 6104/03 to permit a total of 482 square metres for a seasonal outdoor garden centre to operate from April 15t to June 30th of every calendar year, while providing a total of 297 parking spaces during the operation period, whereas the by-law permits a maximum of 362 square metres devoted to a seasonal outdoor garden centre from April 15t to June 30th of every calendar year, while providi,ng a minimum of 297 parking spaces on the subject property. The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain revised Site Plan approval and a temporary building permit for its construction. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department. VVritten comments were also received from the City's Development Control Supervisor expressing no concerns. Heather Garrett, agent, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or ~n objection to the application. Heather Garrett explained to the Committee a parking demand study had been done and requested the application be amended to allow a total of 286 parking spaces while the seasonal outdoor garden centre is in operation. In response to a question from the Committee, Heather Garrett explained the increase in size is to provide security for the merchandise. Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Susan Kular That application PICA 17/07 as amended, by Runnymede Development Corporation Ltd., be APPROVED on thel grounds that the expansion of the seasonal outdoor garden centre to a maximum area of 482 square metres, operating from April 15t to June 30th of every calendar year, while providing a total of 286 parking spaces 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 Zoningl By-law. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 9, 2007 7:00 pm Main Committee Room 3. PICA 18/07 - S. Hiltz 376 Rosebank Road (Lot 11, Plan 283) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511 to permit an existing 3.6 metre front yard depth to an uncovered landing, and to permit an existing 0.1 metre setback from the north lot line to an existing detached garage, whereas the by-law requires a minimum front yard depth of 7.5 metres and a minimum setback of 1.0 metre from a detached garage to any lot line. The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit for the existing construction. 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 expressing no concerns. Susan Hiltz, owner, was present to represent the application. Martin Topley of Durham Engineering Ltd. was present in support and to represent the application. Susan Hiltz presented the Committee Member with letters from Linda Shields of 378 Rosebank Road and Ron & Doreen Bailey of 374 Rosebank Road both in support of the application. Martin Topley handed out before and after pictures of the detached garage, and noted the detached garage has been in its current location for many years. Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Kevin Ashe That application PICA 18/07 by S. Hiltz, be APPROVED on the grounds that the existing 3.6 metre front yard depth to an uncovered landing, and to permit an existing 0.1 metre setback from the north lot line to an existing 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 this variance applies only to the existing uncovered landing and existing detached garage, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application. 5 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 9,2007 7:00 pm Main Committee Room 2. That the applicant obtains a building permit for the existing condition within ,two years of the date of this decision, or this decision shall become null and void. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4. PICA 19/07 - G. & I. Dueing 851 Liverpool Road (Lot 322, Plan M-14) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2520 to permit a minimum rear yard depth of 5.4 metres to a proposed uncovered deck, whereas the by-law requires a minimum rear yard depth of 7.5 metres. The applicant requests approval of this variance .in order to obtain a building permit for the construction. 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 indicating an existing sanitary easement located along the north side of the property. Ken Sherman, agent, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Ken Sherman outlined the application and explained the deck will not encroach on sanitary easement. Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Susan Kular That application PICA 19/07 by G. & I. Dueing, be APPROVED on the grounds that the proposed minimum rear yard depth of 5,4 metres to be provided by the proposed uncovered 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 applies only to the proposed uncovered deck, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application and provided that the deck does not encroach on to the existing sanitary easement located in the ,north side yard. 6 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 9, 2007 7:00 pm Main Committee Room 2. That the applicant obtain a building permit and construct the proposed uncovered deck within two years of the date of this decision, or this decision shall become null and void. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5. PICA 20107 to PICA 25/07 - Grossi Group Development Inc. 361 Chickadee Court (Block 18, Plan 40M-1827) City of Pickering' The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 4645/95 to permit a maximum lot coverage of 50 percent for six proposed townhouse dwellings (Parts 2,3.4,9,10 and 11), whereas the by-law permits a maximum lot coverage of 40 percent. The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to satisfy conditions of Site Plan approval and to obtain building permits for their construction. 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 expressing no concerns. Frank Grossi, owner, was present to represent the application. Walter Dawyd of 363 Chickadee Court was present for clarification of the application. Frank Grossi explained the reason for the 50 percent lot coverage for the six proposed townhouse dwellings. . Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Eric Newton That application PICA 20107 to PICA 25/07 by Grossi Group Development Inc., be APPROVED on the grounds that the requested maximum lot coverage. of 50 percent for six proposed townhouse dwellings (Parts' 2, 3, 4,9,10 and 11) to be 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 foilowing conditions: 7 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 9,2007 7:00 pm Main Committee Room 1. That this variance apply only to the six proposed townhouse dwellings, as generally sited and identified as Parts 2,3,4,9,10 and 11 on the applicant's submitted plans with this application. 2. That the applicant obtains Site Plan approval and building permits to construct the subject townhouse dwellings within two years of the date of this decision, or this decision shall become null and void. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6. PICA 26/07 - M. & S. Canu 3545 Sideline 34 Part of Lot 34, Concession 5 (Part 12, 40R-2630) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3037, as amended by By-law 2676/78 to permit a maximum height of 6.6 metres for a proposed two-storey detached garage, whereas the by-law permits a maximum height of 3.5 metres for an accessory structure. The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit for the construction. 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 expressing no concerns. Michael Canu, owner, was present to represent the application. Hebert Welby of 3565 Sideline 34was present in objection to the application. Michael Canu outlined the application and the height of the proposed two-storey detached garage. The main level will be used for two trailers and the second level will be for storage. In response to a question from the Committee, Michael Canu indicated he prefers the original height of 6.6 metres not the 5.0 metres. Hebert Welby agrees a garage needs to be constructed for the trailers but has concerns with the location of the garage, with changes in the grading that may impact flooding on his property, and the height of the garage is out of character with the Hamlet. 8 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 9, 2007 7:00 pm Main Committee Room Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Eric Newton That application PICA 26/07 by M. & S. Canu, be DEFERRED until the next meeting in order to give the Committee Member an opportunity to visit the site. (IV) ADJOURNMENT Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Eric Newton That the 6th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 8:10pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on Wednesday, May 30,2007. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Date Chair Assistant Secretary-Treasurer 9