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Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
VVednesday,August22,2007
7:02 pm
Council Chambers
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 Susan Kular
Seconded by Kevin Ashe
That the minutes of the 10th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held
Wednesday, August 1,2007, be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(II) ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Moved by Eric Newton
Seconded by Keith Wilkinson
That the agenda for the Wednesday, August 22,2007 meeting be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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(III) REPORTS
1. PICA 44/07 - Linli Management Ltd.
776 Liverpool Road
(Lot 10, Plan 432)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511, as amended by By-law
1571/82 to permit a reduced front yard depth of 2.4 metres to a proposed
outdoor patio ancillary to the existing restaurant, whereas the by-law requires a
minimum front yard depth of 9.0 metres.
The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain Site Plan
approval and a building permit for the proposed outdoor patio.
The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering
Planning & Development Department. Written comments were received from
the City's Coordinator, City Development with no objections.
Written comments were also received from the City's Development Control
Supervisor indicating the proposed patio will eliminate 4 parking spaces and will
block the existing rear alley of free flow access along the rear of the building for
delivery vehicles.
Vaithilingam Vasanthakumar (Kumar), agent, and Paul Brady, 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 Eric Newton
That application PICA 44/07 by Linli Management Ltd., be APPROVED on the
grounds that the proposed front yard depth of 2.4 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 proposed outdoor patio, as generally
sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application.
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2. That the applicant obtains Site Plan approval that shall include, but not be
limited to, the operation of the outdoor patio in terms of hours of operation,
noise, speakers and usable patio area, and a building permit for the proposed
outdoor patio within two years of the date of this decision, or this decision
shall become null and void.
3. That the maximum size for the proposed outdoor patio be limited to 70 square
metres.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. PICA 45/07 - J. Mansey
943 Duncannon Drive
(Lot 31, Plan 40M-1627)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law
2917/88, to permit a reduced rear yard depth of 6.2 metres to a proposed one
storey sunroom addition, 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 proposed one storey sunroom addition.
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.
Addison Rauh-Wasmund, 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 Susan Kular
That application PICA 45/07 by J. Mansey, be APPROVED on the grounds that
the proposed rear yard depth of 6.2 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:
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1. That this variance applies only to the proposed one storey sunroom addition,
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.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. PICA 46/07 - 3906213 Canada Inc.
1936 Silicone Drive
Lot 11, Plan 40M-1552
(Parts 43,44 and Part of Part 7, 40R-22677)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511 to permit a reduced side
yard width of 1.5 metres to a proposed industrial building, whereas the by-law
requires a minimum side yard width of 7.5 metres. The application should be
amended to permit a reduced front yard depth of 9.2 metres to the proposed
building, whereas the by-law requires a minimum front yard depth of 15.0 metres.
The applicant requires approval of these variances in order to obtain Site Plan
approval and a building permit for the proposed industrial building.
The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering
Planning & Development Department. Written comments were also received
from the City's Coordinator, City Development in support of the application.
Ahmad Zazo, owner, was present to represent the application. No further
representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application.
Moved by Keith Wilkinson
Seconded by Eric Newton
That application PICA 46/07 by 3906213 Canada Inc., be APPROVED on the
grounds that the amended request to permit a reduced side yard width of
1.5 metres and a reduced front yard depth of 9.2 metres to a proposed industrial
building 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 industrial building as
generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this
application.
2. That the applicant obtains Site Plan approval and a building permit for the
proposed development within two years of the date of this decision, or this
decision shall become null and void.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. PICA 47/07 - Amos Ponds Developments Inc.
160 Nature Haven Crescent
(Lot 15, Plan 40M-2343)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law
6528/05 to permit a maximum lot coverage of 41 percent for a proposed
detached dwelling on the subject property, whereas the by-law permits a
maximum lot coverage of 38 percent.
The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building
permit to construct the proposed detached dwelling.
The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering
Planning & Development Department. The Secretary-Treasurer also indicated
the application be amended to add a variance for a front yard encroachment of
2.0 metres, whereas the by-law permits a maximum front yard encroachment of
1.5 metres. No other comments were received from circulated agencies I
departments or the public.
Brian Majerus, agent, was present to represent the application. No further
representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application.
Moved by Susan Kular
Seconded by Keith Wilkinson
That application PICA 47/07 by Amos Ponds Developments Inc., be APPROVED
on the grounds that the proposed lot coverage of 41 percent and front yard
encroachment of 2.0 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:
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1. That these variances apply only to the proposed detached dwelling, 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 detached
dwelling within two years of the date of this decision, or this decision shall
become null and void.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. PICA 43/07 - S.R. & R. Bayridges Ltd.
1215 - 1235 Bayly Street
(North Part of Block Y, Plan M16)
(Part 1, and Parts 2 to 5, 40R-3'151)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2520, as amended by By-laws
6705/06 and 6786/07 to permit a maximum of 497 dwelling units for the proposed
mixed use development on the subject property, whereas the by-law permits a
maximum of 473 dwelling units on the subject property.
The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain Site Plan
approval and building permits for the subject development.
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 and the
City's Coordinator, City Development in support of the application.
William Friedman and Stephen Fagyas, agents, were present to represent the
application. L. Wise, K. Devine, H. McKean, H. Stork, H, Robbins, J. Hammond,
S. Quackenbush, A. Fillmore, H. Daubeny, M. Boyd of 1210 Radom Street,
A. Moore, C. Goan of 1230 Radom Street, S. Carlevaris of 1310 Broadview
Street, C. Montgomery of 230 Lapin Drive and P. Crawford of 867 Antonio Street
were all present in objection to the application.
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William Friedman and Stephen Fagyas both outlined the application and stated
due to market conditions evolving, interest rates increasing and a further analysis
of marketing activities reinforce that the demand for larger multi bedroom units
are not as significant as was first determined. The additional units would be
located within apartment building "B" and the proposed application would not
produce an impact on parking, traffic, the neighbourhood environment, abutting
neighbours, and is desirable and appropriate development of the subject lands.
In response to questions from the Committee, William Friedman stated that
one-bedroom units are to attract the professional consumer and the units would
generate less people and traffic compared to two bedroom units. The parking
continues to meet the zoning by-law requirements. He provided his opinion that
the application satisfies the four tests for a Committee of Adjustment variance.
Letitia Wise expressed concerns with increase traffic and disagrees with smaller
units equaling afford a bility.
Ken Devine stated he was not against redevelopment however disagreed with
the process the applicant is going through order to develop the subject property.
He also expressed concerns with increase traffic, surrounding streets already
being used as shortcuts through the neighbourhood causing congestion and
limited amount of parking. He suggested that the traffic study should be done at
different times throughout the year and not during summer vacations.
Susan Carlevaris, President of PESCA, indicated that the request to increase the
higher density should be dealt through Council, disagreed with smaller units
equals affordability, and that through the recent rezoning density/number of units
was a major issue with the neighbourhood.
Angeline Moore expressed concern with the increase in traffic.
Jocelyne Hammond expressed concern with the increase in traffic and that this
matter shall be dealt with by Council.
Cammy Goan expressed concern with the increase in traffic.
Carmen Montgomery expressed concerns with the limited amount of parking, and
suggested thatthe higher density should be dealt through Council. This was a
major variance.
Hazel Daubeny is not against redevelopment of the subject site however seniors
in the surrounding area will have to get in their cars to pick up groceries, which
affects the environment and quality of life. Hazel Daubeny also expressed
concerns with parking and informed the meeting that traffic was already a
problem in the surrounding area. The traffic study should be done at different
times throughout the year and not during summer vacations.
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Paul Crawford expressed the opinion that the higher density issue should be
dealt with through Council.
Committee Member, Kevin Ashe explained he is familiar with history on the
subject property and stated the intend of the zoning by-law is to regulate height,
shadowing, mixed use, and the increase in the number of units would not have a
negative impact and the timeframe is not an issue.
Moved by Kevin Ashe
Seconded by Susan Kular
That application PICA 43/07 by S.R. & R. Bayridges Ltd., be APPROVED on the
grounds that the requested maximum of 497 dwelling units on the subject lands
is a minor variance that does meet 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 subject lands, as generally illustrated on
the applicant's plans submitted with this application.
2. That the applicant obtains final site plan approval within two years of this
decision, or this decision shall become null and void.
Yes
Kevin Ashe
Susan Kular
No
MOTION DEFEATED
ON A RECORDED VOTE
David Johnson
Eric Newton
Keith Wilkinson
Moved by Eric Newton
Seconded by Keith Wilkinson
That application PICA 43/07 by S.R. & R. Bayridges Ltd., be REFUSE:D on the
grounds that the requested maximum of 497 dwelling units on the subject lands
is a major variance that is not desirable or appropriate for the development of the
land and does not meet with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan
and the Zoning By-law.
Yes
David Johnson
Eric Newton
Keith Wilkinson
No
CARRIED
ON A RECORDED VOTE
Kevin AshlB
Susan Kular
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(IV) ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Kevin Ashe
Seconded by Keith Wilkinson
That the 11th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 8:30 pm
and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on
Wednesday, September 12,2007.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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