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Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
7:08 pm
Main Committee Room
PENDING ADOPTION
PRESENT:
Kevin Ashe
David Johnson - Chair
Susan Kular
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 7th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held
Wednesday, May 30,2007, be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(II) ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Moved by Susan Kular
Seconded by Eric Newton
That the agenda for the Wednesday, June 20, 2007 meeting be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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(III) REPORTS
1 . (Deferred from May 30, 2007 meeting)
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.
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.
Richard Squires & Sue Nagy amended the proposed lot coverage variance from
33 percent to 17 percent. In response to questions from the Committee, they
explained the proposed garage is to provide storage for garden tools, two
personal vehicles, one vintage car, future recreational vehicles, and household
seasonal items. Richard Squires explained there are a large number of
overgrown trees on the subject property that are planned to be removed and
replaced with new ones. .
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In response to questions from the Committee, the Secretary-Treasurer explained
the difference between the lot coverage for the subject property and the
surrounding residentially zoned lands.
On a site vi~it to the subject property, a Committee member observed there are
large homes on Darwin Drive that may look into the applicants yard and there
are a number of large trees surrounding the property.
Moved by Kevin Ashe
Seconded by Eric Newton
That application PICA 28/07 by R. Squires & S. Nagy, be APPROVED on the
grounds that the revised proposed maximum lot coverage of 17 percent, the
existing lot frontage of 25.9 metres and an existing lot area of 1437 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 conditions:
1. That these variances apply only to the proposed detached garage, existing lot
frontage and lot area, 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 37107 - M. A. Whalen
1570 Major Oaks Road
(Lot 46, 40M-1509)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by
By-law 2015/85 to recognize a flankage side yard width of 2.2 metres to a
covered basement walkout, whereas the by-law requires a minimum flankage
side yard width of 2.7 metres.
The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building
permit for the existing construction.
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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 and from
Councillor Rick Johnson in support of the application.
Written comments were received from the City's Chief Building Official (CBO)
indicating the above grade construction was carried out without a permit. An
Order to Comply was issued to the owner concerning this matter on
December 5, 2006, and has not been complied with. The owner is required to
obtain a building permit or alternatively remove the construction. The cao
questions the intended use of the basement space since there are no current
apartment or business license registered at this location.
Written comments were received from the City's Fire Prevention Officer
requesting a letter from the applicant clarifying the existing use of the basement
for the subject dwelling and also advise that conversion of the basement area
into an accessory dwelling unit would have to meet the requirements of the City's
two-unit registration by-law.
No representation was present in support of or in objection to the application.
In response to a question from the Committee, the Secretary-Treasurer
explained the process and requirements for an accessory dwelling unit.
Moved by Susan Kular
Seconded by Eric Newton
That application PICA 37/07 by Mary Ann Whalen, be DEFERRED to the next
meeting to allow the owneror agent to be present for the decision.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. PICA 38/07 - P. Greenhill
5041 Wixson Street
(Part of Lot 25, Plan 12, Part 1, 40R-9527)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3037 to permit a maximum
height of 4.9 metres to a proposed two-storey detached garage, whereas the
by-law permits a maximum height of 3.5 metres for an accessory structure.
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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 and from
Councillor Rick Johnson in support of the application.
Written comments were received from the City's Fire Prevention Officer
indicating the zoning by-law prohibits human habitation in an accessory building,
it is recommended that the applicant apply for a zoning by-law to accommodate
the living quarters I area above the new garage. In this manner, safeguards I
prescribed methods of construction required in the Ontario Building Code as part
of the Building Permit process would be implemented I enforced by the Building
Department, thereby ensuring that the building is safe for the occupants of the
living area above the new garage.
No representation was present in support of or in objection to the application.
Moved by Susan Kular
Seconded by Eric Newton
That application PICA 38/07 by P. Greenhill, be DEFERRED to the next meeting
to allow the owner or agent to be present for the decision.
CARRIED
Vote
Kevin Ashe
David Johnson
Susan Kular
Eric Newton
Keith Wilkinson
in favour
opposed
in favour
in favour
in favour
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Chair
Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
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