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Committee of Adjustment
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IN I Wednesday, May 6, 2009
PICXE 7:01 pm
Main Committee Room
PRESENT:
Kevin Ashe
David Johnson - Chair
Susan Kular
Keith Wilkinson
ALSO PRESENT:
Ross Pym, Secretary-Treasurer
Jean Finn, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
ABSENT:
Eric Newton - Vice-Chair
(1) ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Moved by Kevin Ashe
Seconded by Susan Kular
That the agenda for the Wednesday, May 6, 2009 meeting be adopted.
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(11) ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Keith Wilkinson
Seconded by Kevin Ashe
That the minutes of the 5th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 be adopted.
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(III) REPORTS
Moved by Kevin Ashe
Seconded by Susan Kular
That application P/CA 14/09 be the first item to be heard.
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1. P/CA 14/09 - Ontario Realty Corporation
2470, 2480 & 2490 Brock Road
(Con 3 S Pt Lot 19 and Con 3 S Pt Lot 19, Now 40R6934 Part 43)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3037 to permit a minimum lot
frontage of 42 metres and a minimum lot area of 0.5 hectares, whereas the
by-law requires a minimum lot frontage of 60.0 metres and a minimum lot area of
0.8 hectares.
The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to complete an
associated land severance application with the Region of Durham Land Division
Committee (LD 119/08).
The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering
Planning & Development Department recommending approval subject to
conditions. Written comments were also received from C. Joong & E. Yoon of
2460 Brock Road expressing concerns that the minor variances are premature.
Written correspondence was received from ORC's agent advising that they wish
to withdraw their application.
C. Joong & E. Yoon & R. Yoon of 2460 Brock Road and P. Pistritto of
2465 Brock Road were present and asked to be notified if this application is
re-submitted (R. Yoon spoke on behalf of his parents).
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2. (Deferred at the April 15, 2009 meeting)
P/CA 13/09 - C. DeGraauw
661 Pleasant Street
(Part of Lot 1, Plan 65, Block D)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511, to recognize an existing
lot frontage of 12.0 metres, an existing lot area of 370 square metres, to permit a
flankage side yard width of 3.0 metres, a side yard width of 0.6 metres and a rear
yard depth of 5.4 metres to a proposed three-storey addition, whereas the by-law
requires a minimum lot frontage of 15.0 metres, a minimum lot area of 460
square metres, a minimum flankage side yard width of 7.5 metres, a minimum
side yard width of 1.5 metres and a minimum rear yard depth of 7.5 metres.
The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building
permit.
The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering
Planning & Development Department recommending refusal for the variances to
allow the three storey addition and staff provided an alternative approval
recommended if the application was amended to only a two storey addition with
a maximum height of 6.5 metres. Written comments were received from the
City's Development Control Manager indicating the applicant must ensure that a
driveway can and will be installed and that it provides sufficient parking outside
the limits of the road allowance. Written comments were received from
Councillor Rick Johnson in support of the application. Written comments were
also received from J. Milroy of 616 Annland Street, W. & A. Callaghan and
J. Markowiak of 665 Pleasant Street in objection to the application.
C. DeGraauw, owner, was present to represent the application. Chris DeGraauw
of 1883 Kingston Road was present in favour of the application. C. DeGraauw
advised he is amending the application to permit a two storey addition having a
8.8 metre height, and thanked the Committee for visiting the site.
Jack Milroy expressed that he is still opposed to the application, and the addition
will obstruct his view of the bay. W. Callaghan expressed concern with loss of
sunlight, and height and that it will still look like a three storey and is opposed to
the application.
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Moved by Kevin Ashe
That the amended application P/CA 13/09 by C. DeGraauw, be APPROVED on
the grounds that the existing lot frontage of 12.0 metres, existing lot area of
370 square metres, an existing side yard width of 0.6 metres to the existing
dwelling, a flankage side yard width of 3.0 metres, a proposed side yard width of
0.6 metres and a proposed rear yard depth of 5.4 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 applies only to a two-storey 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.
3. That the maximum height permitted for the addition be limited to 8.8 metres
and two-storeys.
4. That the applicant provides a minimum one parking spot (minimum of
2.6 metres x 5.3 metres) on the subject property.
MOTION LOST
Moved by Kevin Ashe
Seconded by Susan Kular
That the amended application P/CA 13/09 by C. DeGraauw, be APPROVED on
the grounds that the existing lot frontage of 12.0 metres, existing lot area of
370 square metres, an existing side yard width of 0.6 metres to the existing
dwelling, a flankage side yard width of 3.0 metres, a proposed side yard width of
0.6 metres and a proposed rear yard depth of 5.4 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 applies only to a two-storey addition, as generally sited
and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application.
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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.
3. That the maximum height permitted for the addition be limited to 6.5 metres
and two-storeys.
4. That the applicant provides a minimum one parking spot (minimum of
2.6 metres x 5.3 metres) on the subject property.
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3. P/CA 15/09 - Y. Fulton
1940 Calvington Drive
(Part Block 6, 40M-2339, Part 11, 40R-25465)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law
6585/05 to permit a 0.5 metre side yard width and a 3.6 metre rear yard depth to
a proposed raised deck, whereas the by-law requires a minimum side yard width
of 1.2 metres and a rear yard depth of 6.0 metres.
The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building
permit.
The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering
Planning & Development Department recommending approval subject to
conditions. Written comments were also received from the City's Development
Control Manager expressing no concerns.
Y. Fulton, 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 Susan Kular
That application P/CA 15/09 by Y. Fulton, be APPROVED on the grounds that
the 0.5 metre side yard width and the 3.6 metre rear yard depth to a proposed
raised deck, 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 raised deck, 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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4. P/CA 16/09 - R. Ishmael
1582 Saugeen Drive
(Lot 17, Plan 40M-1567)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, to permit a rear yard
depth of 5.1 metres to a proposed covered open porch and a maximum lot
coverage of 45 percent, whereas the by-law requires a minimum rear yard depth
of 7.5 metres and permits a maximum lot coverage of 38 percent.
The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building
permit for an addition to the existing dwelling.
The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering
Planning & Development Department recommending approval subject to
conditions. Written comments were also received from the City's Development
Control Manager stating that consideration must be given to maintain drainage of
the apron swale in the rear yard.
R. & K., owner, were present to represent the application. No further
representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application.
K. Ishmael explained the application, and the need for the covered porch.
A Committee Member asked that another Condition be added to the decision
that stated a two year time period for the application.
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Moved by Kevin Ashe
Seconded by Keith Wilkinson
That application P/CA 16/09 by R. Ishmael, be APPROVED on the grounds that
the rear yard depth of 5.1 metres to the proposed covered open porch and a
maximum lot coverage of 45 percent 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
condition:
1. That these variances apply only to the proposed covered open porch, 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 Susan Kular
Seconded by Keith Wilkinson
That the 6th meeting of 2009 the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at
7:26 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on
Wednesday, May 27, 2009.
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