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Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
7:00 pm
Main Committee Room
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 Keith Wilkinson
Seconded by Kevin Ashe
That the minutes of the 14th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held
Wednesday, October 24, 2007, be adopted.
CARRIED
(II) ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Moved by Eric Newton
Seconded by Keith Wilkinson
That the agenda for the Wednesday, November 14, 2007 meeting be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, November 14,2007
7:00 pm
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(III) REPORTS
1. (Deferred from the October 24, 2007 meeting)
PICA 55/07 - M. & K. Hovnani8ln
1615 Orion Court
(Part 1, 40R-6845)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by
By-law 1264/81, to permit two existing accessory structures to remain on the
property: a pool equipment shed located in the rear yard providing a 01.3 metre
setback to the rear and side lot lines, and a storage shed located in the side yard
providing a 0.3 metre setback to the side lot line, whereas the by-law requires
accessory structures to be set back a minimum of 1.0 metre from all lot Ilines and
requires all accessory structures which are not part of the main building to be
located in the rear yard.
The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to bring the two
existing accessory structures into compliance with the zoning by-law.
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.
The applicant submitted, from surrounding neighbours, written comments from
Aldo Leopardi of 1624 Belinda Court, Gord Bartley of 1626 Belinda Court, Darrin
Schofield of 1613 Orion Court, David Boswell of 1616 Orion Court, Sophie
Kreuch of 1612 Belinda Court, Vito Colosuanno of 1610 Orion Court, Terry
Lesko of 1611 Orion Court, L. Lakhan, Dave Bishop of 1608 Orion Court, Sue &
Roland Turner of 1605 Orion Court, David Barrow of 1603 Orion Court and
Donna Thompson of 1622 Belinda Court all in support of the application. Written
comments were also received from Nick & Diane Damiano of 1617 Orion Court
in objection to the application.
Mary Hovnanian, owner, was present to represent the application. No further
representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application.
Mary Hovnanian indicated an eaves trough has been added to the pool
equipment shed to have water drain onto their own property.
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Moved by Kevin Ashe
Seconded by Eric Newton
That application PICA 55/07 by M. & K. Hovnanian, be APPROVED on the
grounds that the pool equipment shed located in the rear yard providing a
0.3 metre setback to the rear and side lot lines, and a storage shed located in
the side yard providing a 0.3 metre setback to the side lot line 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 condition:
1. That the variances apply only to the existing pool equipment shed located in
the rear yard and the existing storage shed located in the side yard, as
generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this
application.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. PICA 57/07 - R. & M. Sgro
1587 Major Oaks Road
(Lot 8, 40M-1510)
City of Pickering
The applicants request relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by
By-law 2015/85, to permit a reduced rear yard depth of 4.1 metres to a proposed
one storey addition to the rear of the existing dwelling and to recognize an
existing shed having insufficient setbacks of 0.2 metres to the rear lot line and
0.5 metres to the side lot line, whereas the by-law requires a minimum rear yard
depth of 7.5 metres and a minimum setback of 1.0 metre to all lot lines for
accessory structures greater than 1.5 metres in height.
The applicants request approval of these variances in order to obtain a building
permit for the proposed 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 indicating the existing shed is
located within the rear yard drainage swale that captures and directs drainage
from adjacent properties and must be maintained. The owner is to remove all
stored material from the swale and ensure this is kept unobstructed at all times.
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Rafaele Sgro, owner, was present to represent the application. No further
representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application.
Rafaele Sgro explained the application and indicated the swale locatl~d in the
rear yard has been cleared.
Moved by Kevin Ashe
Seconded by Keith Wilkinson
That application PICA 57/07 by R. & M. Sgro, be APPROVED on the grounds
that the reduced rear yard depth of 4.1 metres to a proposed on storey addition
and to permit the continuance of reduced setbacks of 0.2 mtres to the rear lot
line and 0.5 metres to the sidE~ lot line for an existing shed are 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 Zoning By-law, subject to
the following conditions:
1. That the variances apply only to the existing shed and proposed one storey
addition at the rear of the subject property, 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 one storey
addition within two years of the date of this decision, or this decision shall
become null and void.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSL. Y
3. PICA 58/07 to PICA 63/07 - Almont Homes Inc.
719,721,723 Simpson AvenuE~
718, 720, 722 Fairview Avenue
(Parts 1 to 6, 40R-24382)
City of Pickering
PICA 58/07 to PICA 61/07 - The applicant requests relief from Zoning
By-law 2511, as amended by By-law 4139/92, to permit an increased building
height of 8.5 metres for 4 proposed detached dwellings on the subject lands,
whereas the by-law permits a maximum building height of 7.5 metres.
PICA 62/07 to PICA 63/07 - The applicant requests relief from Zoning
By-law 2511, as amended by By-law 4139/92, to permit an increased building
height of 8.0 metres for 2 proposed detached dwellings on the subject lands,
whereas the by-law permits a maximum building height of 7.5 metres.
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The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain building
permits for 6 proposed dwellings on the subject lands.
The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering
Planning & Development Department.
Vincent Plouffe, agent, was present to represent the applications. Andrea Earle
of 803 Fairview Avenue, P.J. Campkin of 716B Fairview Avenue, Ekkehard Zorn
of 799 Fairview Avenue, Lori Crosby of 1249 Browning Avenue, Derek & Patricia
VanBuskirk of 717 Fairview Avenue and David Berry of Browning Avenue were
present in objection to the applications.
Andrea Earle expressed concerns with large homes In the neighbourhood,
increased traffic and parking.
P.J. Campkin explained the history of Fairview Avenue (formally Maple Avenue)
and expressed concerns with parking, garage pick-up and snow removal.
Ekkehard Zorn expressed concerns with parking and adequate access for Fire
and Ambulance emergency vehicles.
Lori Crosby expressed concerns with the height of the proposed detached
dwellings and noted they should comply with the zoning by-law.
Derek Vanbuskirk read a prepared written submission which he also provided to
the Committee. He explained the history of the neighbourhood and how it
reflects the character of many homes and included comments on the existing
infrastructure of the area. He provided his opinion of the Official Plan
compliance and the planning process that resulted in the creation of the subject
lots. He expressed concern with parking as many residents on Fairview Avenue
park on the street in front of their homes and in front of the proposed building
sites. Street parking is kept to the west side to allow adequate access for Fire
and Ambulance emergency vehicles, garbage and snow removal. Derek
Vanbuskirk also asked the Committee to refuse the application and recommend
that Council, the Planning & Development Department and the Applicant review
the proposed development again.
In response to questions from Committee members, Vincent Plouffe, explained
the sewers are higher due to the water table which is affecting the height
differences in the proposed detached dwellings and how they have tried to
address the building height issue.
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Moved by Kevin Ashe
Seconded by Eric Newton
That applications PICA 58/07 to PICA 63/07 by Almont Homes Inc., be
APPROVED on the grounds that the requested variances for increased height of
8.5 metres for 4 detached dWE~lIings and 8.0 metres for 2 detached dwellings 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 following conditions:
1. That the variances apply only to the 6 proposed dwellings, as generally sited
and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with these applications.
2. That the applicant obtains building permits for the 6 proposed detached
dwellings within two years IOf the date of this decision, or this decision shall
become null and void.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. PICA 64/07 - V. Grozdalis & W'. Berry
858 West Shore Boulevard
(Lot 6, Plan M-20)
City of Pickering
The applicants request relief from Zoning By-law 2520 to permit a reduced front
yard depth of 5.4 metres, a reduced flankage side yard width of 0.7 metres and a
maximum lot coverage of 40 pE~rcent to a proposed covered front porch, whereas
the by-law requires a minimum front yard depth of 7.5 metres, a minimum
flankage side yard width of 4.ei metres and permits a maximum lot coverage of
33 percent. The applicants also request relief from the Zoning By-law 2520 to
recognize reduced setbacks of 0.2 metres to the rear lot line and 0.6 metres to
the side lot line for an existing shed located in the rear yard, whereas the by-law
requires a minimum setback of 1.0 metres to all lot lines for accessory structures.
The applicants request approval of these variances in order to construct the
covered front porch.
The Secretary-Treasurer outlinl9d 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.
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No representation was present to represent the application. Allison Payne of
854 West Shore Boulevard was present in favour of the application.
Moved by Kevin Ashe
Seconded by Susan Kular
That application PICA 64/07 by V. Grozdalis & W. Berry, be DEFERRED to allow
the owner or agent to be present for the hearing.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(IV) ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Keith Wilkinson
Seconded by Kevin Ashe
That the 15th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment adjourned at 8:09 pm and
the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on Wednesday,
December 5, 2007.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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