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Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
VVednesday, August 1, 2007
7:02 pm
Main Committee Room
PRESENT:
Kevin Ashe
David Johnson - Chair
Susan Kular
Keith Wilkinson
ALSO PRESENT:
Lynda Taylor, Manager, Development Review
Rick Cefaratti, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
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ABSENT:
Eric Newton
Ross Pym, Secretary-Treasurer
(I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Keith Wilkinson
Seconded by Susan Kular
That the minutes of the 9th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held
Wednesday, July 11,2007, be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(II) ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Moved by Keith Wilkinson
Seconded by Kevin Ashe
That the agenda for the Wednesday, August 1, 2007 meeting be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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(III) REPORTS
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PICA 37/07 - Mary Ann Whalen
1570 Major Oaks Road
(Lot 46, Plan 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.
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.
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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 CBO
questions the intended use of the basement space since there are no current
apartment or business license registered at this location.
Written comments were also 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.
Jackie Rodney, agent, was present to represent the application. No further
representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application.
Jackie Rodney indicated the walkout is for safety reasons to access storage, was
not aware a building permit was required and agreed to submit a letter clarifying
the use of basement for the subject dwelling.
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Moved by Kevin Ashe
Seconded by Keith Wilkinson
That application PICA 37/07 by Mary Ann Whalen, be APPROVED on the
grounds that the flankage side yard width of 2.2 metres 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 covered walkout, as generally sited and
outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application.
2. That the applicant obtains a building permit for the existing construction
within six months of the date of this decision, or this decision shall become
null and void.
3. That the applicant submits a letter clarifying the existing use of the basement
for the subject dwelling.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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(Deferred from the July 11, 2007 meeting)
PICA 39/07 - Grand Communities (Altona) Corporation
1870 Altona Road
(pt Blk 69, Plan 40M-1700)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law
4366/93, to permit a mixed-use development on the subject property consisting
of a maximum of 177 townhouse dwelling units and a minimum Gross Leasable
Floor Area of 700 square metres for non-residential buildings, whereas the
by-law permits a maximum of 138 dwelling units and requires a minimum Gross
Leasable Floor Area of 940 square metres of for all non-residential buildings. In
addition, the applicant requests that the definition for landscaped open space
established in the amending by-law be varied to include any portion of a parking
space, parking aisle, driveway or ramp, whereas the definition for landscaped
open space established in the by-law does not include any portion of a parking
space, parking aisle, driveway or ramp. The applicant further requests that a
maximum of 17 parking spaces be permitted on the portion of the subject lands
zoned "OS-A" - Open Space Zone, whereas the by-law permits a maximum of
15 parking spaces on the "OS-A" - Open Space Zone.
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The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain final Site
Plan Approval and building permits 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 Fire Prevention Officer, expressing no objections to the application.
Written comments were also received from Susan Brown of 286 Tranquil Court
in objection to the application.
Written comments were also received from the City's Municipal Property &
Engineering indicating a review of the submitted Traffic Impact Study would not
affect the surrounding road network by the additional residential units, since
Altona Road is a Regional Road, the Region of Durham should be consulted on
the proposed access on Altona Road for operational impacts.
Russ Cheeseman, agent, was present to represent the application.
Russ Cheeseman noted that the project planner, Lori McPherson and Architect,
Paul Johnston were present to respond to any questions. Donna Eden of
1995 Pine Grove Avenue, Bob & Susan Brown of 286 Tranquil Court,
Pierre Lepage & Pam Moore of 287 Tranquil Court, Mario & Suzanne Liscio of
283 Tranquil Court, Rob Gonsalves of 284 Tranquil Court and John Will of
289 Tranquil Court were present in objection to the application.
Councillor Pickles was also present and indicated he was not in favour of or in
objection to the application, he was seeking clarification of matter respecting the
proposal.
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Russ Cheeseman outlined the application indicating the additional dwelling units
would be within the height requirements and setbacks, no impact on traffic,
residential parking will be provided underground, access for residential units will
be from Altona Road and access for the commercial units will be from Pine
Grove Avenue.
In response to questions from the Committee and concerned residents, Russ
Cheeseman stated residential parking will be provided underground, and a traffic
study had been done and indicated no impact on Altona Road and Pine Grove
Avenue. Russ Cheeseman also indicated Altona Road is being widened (2008).
The garbage location/collection and disabil.ity parking will be looked at through
the Site Plan process.
Paul Johnston indicated the original plan was for a greater commercial building
and a 5-storey apartment building and feels the new owners have addressed
neighbourhood compatibility with the townhouse design.
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Donna Eden requested clarification on the location of parking, would like to see
the traffic study redone at a different time of year (winter) and does not agree
with current traffic study submitted with application.
Bob & Susan Brown provided written comments and outlined several concerns at
the meeting with the increase of traffic, the amount of dwelling units being
proposed, the height of the dwelling units, residential parking and the garbage
storage/pick-up for the commercial units.
Residents on Tranquil Court expressed all the same concerns with the limited
amount of parking, garbage and delivery trucks access, higher density and the
increase in traffic. The residents also expressed concern with the validity and
conclusions of the traffic study.
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In response to a question from Councillor Pickles, the Assistant Secretary-
Treasurer explained the 177 dwelling units is for the subject property and
surrounding area, and the number of dwelling units being increased is 39 with 21
of them above the commercial component.
Councillor Pickles advised he would like to see the neighbourhood completed
and stated he is on the Site Plan Committee and is now aware of residents'
concerns. Councillor Pickles also indicated there are some good changes and
some concerns and the concerns can be looked at through the Site Plan
process.
Moved by Kevin Ashe
Seconded by Keith Wilkinson
That application PICA 39/07 by Grand Communities (Altona) Corporation, be
APPROVED on the grounds that the requested maximum of 177 dwelling units,
the minimum aggregate Gross Leasable Floor Area of 700 square metres 'for
non-residential uses, a maximum of 17 parking spaces within a landscaped open
space, and the inclusion of parking spaces, parking aisles or driveways within the
definition for landscaped space area 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:
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1. That these variances apply only to the proposed buildings and proposed
parking areas, as generally illustrated on the applicant's plans submitted with
this application.
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2. That the applicant obtains final site plan approval and obtain building permits
within two years of this decision, or this decision shall become null and void.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The Committee adjourned at 8:06 pm.
The Committee reconvened at 8:08 pm.
3. PICA 41/07 - 897948 Ontario Ltd.
1830 Sandstone Manor
Part of Lots 29 & 30, Range 3, BFC
(Parts 1 to 9, 40R-10767)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511, as amended by
By-law 789/78 to permit side yard parking to be located a minimum of 1.0 metre --
from the side lot line and to provide a minimum of 98 parking spaces on the
subject property, whereas the by-law requires side yard parking to be located a
minimum of 7.5 metres from the side lot line and requires a minimum of
132 parking spaces on the subject property.
The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain revised site
plan approval and a building permit for alterations to the property.
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 Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority both, expressing no concerns and from Office. of
Sustainability in support of the application. Written comments were also
received from Brandcross Developments of 1815 Ironstone Manor in objection to
the application.
Robert Bauer, agent, was present to represent the application. Dawn Mitchell of
1815 Ironstone Manor was present in objection to the application.
Robert Bauer outlined application and indicated 98 spaces are sufficient to
accommodate shift parking for the manufacturing plant. Robert Bauer also
indicated there will be no increase to the size of the building as they are adding ----./
mechanical equipment only.
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Dawn Mitchell provided written comments and outlined several concerns at the
meeting the proposed parking and alterations are too close to property line,
overflow parking and trespassing on their property, aesthetics of the
neighbourhood will be affected and the increase of vehicle traffic. Dawn Mitchell
also noted a desire to work with the applicant to find a mutual agreeable solution
to any overflow parking problems, should they occur.
Moved by Keith Wilkinson
Seconded by Susan Kular
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That application PICA 41/07 by 897948 Ontario Ltd., be APPROVED on the
grounds that the side yard parking to be located a minimum of 1.0 metre from
the side lot line and to provide a minimum of 98 parking spaces on the subject
property 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, as generally sited and outlined on the
side yard parking applicant's submitted plans with this application.
2. That the applicant obtains revised site plan approval within two years of the
date of this decision, or this decision shall become null and void.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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PICA 42/07 - C. Carter
4885 Victoria Street
(Lot 43, Plan 43)
City of Pickering
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The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3037 to recognize a lot area of
929 square metres, front yard depth of 1.5 metres to a fro'lt porch, and a
flankage side yard width of 0.6 metres to the existing dwelling, whereas the
by-law requires a minimum lot area of 1,390 square metres, a minimum front
yard depth of 9.0 metres, and a minimum side yard width of 1.8 metres. The
applicant also requests relief from Zoning By-law 3037 to permit a flankage side
yard width of 0.9 metres to a proposed one storey addition, and a proposed
green house structure to be located within the side yard of the subject property,
whereas the by-law requires a minimum flanking side yard width of 1.8 metres
and requires all accessory structures to be located in the rear yard.
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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 and from
Councillor Rick Johnson in support of the application.
Candace Carter, owner, was 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 Susan Kular
That application PICA 42/07 by C. Carter, be APPROVED on the grounds that
the existing lot area of 929 metres, front yard depth of 1.5 metres to a front
porch, side yard width of 0.6 metres to the existing dwelling, a minimum flankage
side yard width of 0.9 metres to a proposed one storey addition and a green ~
house structure within the side yard 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 one storey addition and
greenhouse structure, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's
submitted plans with this application.
2. That the applicant obtains a building permit for the proposed construction
within two years of the date of this decision, or this decision shall become null
and void.
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(IV) ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Keith Wilkinson
Seconded by Susan Kular
That the 10th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 8:22 pm
and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on
VVednesday,August22,2007.
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