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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 30, 2007 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 30, 2007 7:01 pm Main Committee Room PRESENT: Kevin Ashe David Johnson - Chair Susan Kular (arrived at 7: 1 0 pm) Eric Newton Keith Wilkinson ALSO PRESENT: Ross Pym, Secretary-Treasurer Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer (I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Keith Wilkinson That the minutes of the 6th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, May 9,2007, be adopted as amended. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (II) ADOPTION OF AGENDA Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Keith Wilkinson That the agenda for the Wednesday, May 30,2007 meeting be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 1 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 30,2007 7:01 pm Main Committee Room (III) REPORTS 1 . (Deferred from May 9, 2007 meeting) 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 2676na 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 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 received from the City's Development Control Supervisor, and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, both expressing no concerns. Written comments were also received from Councillor Rick Johnson in support of the application. Michael Canu, owner, was present to represent the application. Herbert Welby of 3565 Sideline 34 was present in objection to the height of the garage. Michael Canu agrees to the City's recommendation of revising the application to a maximum height of 5.0 metres but would prefer a height of 5.5 metres. In response to a question from the Committee, Michael Canu indicated the height of 5.5 metres would accommodate a R.V. that is currently being stored off-site. Herbert Welby is concerned with the height of the proposed garage and agrees with staff's recommendation of 5.0 metres not 6.6 metres or 5.5 metres the applicant is requesting. Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Eric Newton That application PICA 26/07 by M. & S. Canu, be APPROVED on the grounds that the revised maximum height of 5.5 metres for a proposed detached garage is a minor variance that is desirable for the appropriate development of the land, in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law, subject to the following conditions: 2 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 30, 2007 7:01 pm Main Committee Room 1. That this revised variance applies only to the proposed 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 2. PICA 27/07 - C. & M. Bailey 701 Hillview Crescent (Lot 100, Plan 331) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511 to permit a minimum front yard depth of 7.1 metres to a proposed two-storey addition to the existing dwelling, whereas the by-law requires a minimum front yard depth of 7.5 metres. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building permit for the proposed 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. Chris & Mary Bailey, owners, were 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 Keith Wilkinson That application PICA 27/07 by C. & M. Bailey, be APPROVED on the grounds that the proposed minimum front yard depth of 7.1 metres to a proposed two-storey addition to 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, subject to the following conditions: 3 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 30, 2007 7:01 pm Main Committee Room 1. That this variance applies only to the proposed two-storey addition to the existing dwelling on the property, 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 two-storey addition within two years of the date of this decision, or this decision shall become null and void. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3. PICA 28/07 - R. Squires & S. Nagy 872 Finch Avenue (Part of Lot 27, Concession 2) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036 to permit a maximum lot coverage of 33 percent to accommodate a proposed detached garage at the rear of the subject property, whereas the by-law permits a maximum lot coverage of 10 percent. The applicants also seek relief from the by-law to recognize an existing lot frontage of 25.9 metres and an existing lot area of 1437 square metres, whereas the by-law requires a minimum lot frontage of 60 metres and a minimum lot area of 8000 square metres. The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit for the proposed construction. 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 received from the City's Chief Building Official, indicating the proposed use and number of storeys should be confirmed and could support a non-residential occupancy. Written comments were also received from Terry J. Elliott of 892 Darwin Drive, in objection to the application. 'Richard Squires & Sue Nagy, owners, were present to represent the application. Orest Lozowskij of 898 Darwin Drive was present to obtain more information on the application. Correspondence received from Terry Elliott expressed several concerns with the size of the proposed garage and would not be in character with the surrounding neighbourhood, the building could be used for non-residential purposes and would function as the main building on the subject property. 4 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 30, 2007 7:01 pm Main Committee Room Richard Squires & Sue Nagy explained the proposed garage is to provide storage for garden tools, two personal vehicles and one vintage car. Sue Nagy explained they have outgrown the home that is 50+ years old and hope to demolish and rebuild a new one in the future, so the 33 percent coverage is to accommodate both the future home and proposed detached garage. In response to questions from the Committee, Richard Squires explained the garage would be used to store household items during the construction of the new home and has considered rezoning the property but it is too expensive. In response to questions from the Committee, the Secretary-Treasurer indicated the height of the proposed garage is not on the drawings but appears to be within the by-law requirements, also indicated they maybe able to build if the zoning requirements were the same as Darwin Drive (S2). Moved by Kevin Ashe to APPROVE the application, no seconder. Moved by Susan Kular Seconded by Keith Wilkinson That application PICA 28/07 by R. Squires & S. Nagy, be DEFERRED until the next meeting to allow the applicant an opportunity to meet with City staff to discuss the proposal. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4. PICA 29/07 - A. Kakoullis & R. Ahrens 882 Finch Avenue (Part of Lot 27, Concession 2) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036 to permit a maximum lot coverage of 33 percent to accommodate a proposed detached garage at the rear of the subject property, whereas the by-law permits a maximum lot coverage of 1 0 percent. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building permit for the proposed construction. 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 Terry J. Elliott of 892 Darwin Drive, in objection to the application. 5 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 30,2007 7:01 pm Main Committee Room A. Kakoullis & R. Ahrens, owners, were present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Correspondence received from Terry Elliott expressed several concerns with the size of the proposed garage and would not be in character with the surrounding neighbourhood, the building could be used for non-residential purposes and would function as the main building on the subject property. A. Kakoullis & R. Ahrens explained the proposed garage would be used to store two personal vehicles and two vintage cars, they would only really need approximately 17-18 percent lot coverage however requested more than required for possible reconstruction of the dwelling. In response to a question, A. Kakoullis indicated they are flexible with the location of the garage and would line up with the proposed garage at 872 Finch Avenue. Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Eric Newton That application PICA 29/07 by A. Kakoullis & R. Ahrens, be DEFERRED until July 11, 2007 to allow the applicant an opportunity to meet with City staff to discuss the proposal. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5. PICA 30107 to 36/07 - Various Owners 1567,1569,1571,1573,1575,1577 & 1579 Greenmount Street (Part 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16, 40R-23987) City of Pickering PICA 30107 to PICA 35/07 - The applicants' request relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 4377/94 to permit an existing reduced front yard depth of 5.3 metres, whereas the by-law requires a minimum front yard depth of 6.0 metres. PICA 36/07 - The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 4377/94 to permit an existing reduced front yard depth of 5.2 metres, whereas the by-law requires a minimum front yard depth of 6.0 metres. The applicants request approval of these variances in order to have an as-built construction error recognized. Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Eric Newton To dispense reading of the application. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 30, 2007 7:01 pm Main Committee Room The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department. Mike Foster, agent, was present to represent the applications. A. Adelt, Z. Hailemariam, M. Porter, and C. Carpenter of Greenmount Street were present in favour of the applications. Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Susan Kular That application PICA 30/07 to 36/07 by Various Owners be APPROVED on the grounds that the requested variances are 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. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (IV) ADJOURNMENT Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Eric Newton That the 7th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 7:50 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on Wednesday, June 20,2007. 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