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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 2, 1994 MINUTES of the 15th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held in the Committee Room of the Pickering Civic Complex on Wednesday, November 2, 1994. PRESENT: Ms. S. Siopis, Chairperson Mr. B. Bhuta Mr. M. Puterbough Mrs. C. Scorer '-' ALSO PRESENT: Mrs. Eva McDougall, Secretary-Treasurer Mr. Jeffrey Cole, Planner Item 4, PICA 93194 - A. Tyukodi, on the November 2nd agenda was deferred to the meeting of November 23, 1994 at the request of the applicant. The Meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Committee Room ofthe Civic Complex. 1. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES There were no matters arising from the minutes. 2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOTION: Moved by Mr. Bhuta, seconded by Mr. Puterbough and carried unanimously- That the minutes of the 14th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held October 12, 1994, be adopted. ....... 3. PICA 92/94 - Satya Sanatan Dharma Cultural Sabha of Canada Part of Lot 9, Plan 585 Also known as 2590 Brock Road Town of Pickering The applicant requests relief from the provisions of the following: 1. Section 5.15 of the By-law to permit the establishment of a minimum north side yard width of 2.4 metres to be provided by the proposed building, whereas the by-law requires that a building provide a minimum side yard width of 7.5 metres. 2. Section 2.48 of the By-law to permit the establishment of a parking space size of 13.7 square metres (2.6 m. x 5.3 m.) for the parking spaces to be provided on the subject property, whereas the by-law requires that a parking space be of a size of not less than 18 square metres. The applicant requests this variance application in order to construct a building (religious institution) on the subject property. It is the intent of the applicant to demolish the existing structure on the subject property. -.. Mr. K. Doolsingh, on behalf of the owner, was present to represent the application. Mr. A. Binda, the agent, was also present to represent the application. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the Town of Pickering Planning Department and the Region of Durham Health Department. The agent for the applicant was provided with a copy of all comments received. 77 DECISION: Moved by Mr. Bhuta and seconded by Mr. Puterbough and carried that- this application, PICA 92/94, by Satya Sanatan Dharma Cultural Sabha of Canada, as outlined be, APPROVED on the grounds that the application is minor in nature, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Durham Regional Official Plan, the Pickering District Plan, and Sections 5.15 and 2.48 of Zoning By-law 3037, subject to the following condition: -- 1. That the owners obtain final site plan approval for the development as generally outlined on the plans submitted with this application, paying particular attention to screening and landscaping on the north property line, within twenty-four months of the date of this decision, or the north side yard width variance approval will become null and void. 5. PICA 94/94 - OLCO Petroleum Group Inc. Part of Lot 18, Concession 1 Also known as 1742 -1750 Bayly Street The applicant requests that the Committee permit the extension of the lawful non-conforming uses on the subject property, including a propane gas tank proposed to be located at the rear of the subject property; whereas the By-law permits a variety of industrial/commercial uses on the subject property. The zoning by-law does not permit a gas bar or residential uses; however these exist on the property as legal non-conforming uses.. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the Town of Pickering Planning Department. Mr. M. Martin, of Provincial Propane Incorporated, was present to represent the application. Mr. M. Teschner, 2097 Liverpool Road, was present in objection to the application. '-" Mr. Martin advised that the proposed propane tank and sales facility location at the northwest comer of the property was acceptable to the provincial fuel safety branch and was the best location on the property. Mr. Teschner, owner of the westerly abutting property, stated his concerns that a propane dispensing operation at this location could adversely affect a future restaurant use of his property due to odours and traffic. Mr. Martin advised that there would be little or no propane odours, and that the proposed location of the tank at the rear of the property would be the best spot as it would likely be adjacent to a future parking area on Mr. Teschner's property. Mr. Cole advised that if and when Mr. Teschner's property is developed for a restaurant use, landscaping and curbing would be installed to minimize impacts between the two properties. DECISION: Moved by Mrs. Scorer and seconded by Mr. Puterbough and carried unanimously that - this application, PICA 94/94, by Oleo Petroleum Group Inc., as outlined, be APPROVED on the grounds that the proposed use is similar to the purpose for which the property was used for on the day the zoning by-law was passed, and therefore recommends approval subject to the following condition: '-' 1. That this variance apply only to existing buildings and uses, and a vertical propane storage tank and sales facility as shown on the plans submitted with this application. 78 6. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Mr. Puterbough, seconded by Mr. Bhuta and carried unanimously- That the 15th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 7:30 p.m. and the next regular meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on November 23, 1994. '-" ~~ CHAIRMAN /~~ ~SECRETARY-TRE~SURER ,-,. '-"