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Committee of Adjustment
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009
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PRESENT:
David Johnson - Chair
Susan Kular
Eric Newton - Vice-Chair
Keith Wilkinson
ALSO PRESENT:
Ross Pym, Secretary-Treasurer
Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
ABSENT:
Kevin Ashe
(1) ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Moved by Eric Newton
Seconded by Keith Wilkinson
That the agenda for the Wednesday, May 27, 2009 meeting be adopted.
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(II) ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Susan Kular
Seconded by Keith Wilkinson
That the minutes of the 6th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 be adopted as amended.
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APIL (III) REPORTS
1. P/CA 17/09 - U. & D. Schorn
1760 Finch Avenue
(South Part of Lot 18, Concession 2, Part 2, 40R-8590)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, to permit a maximum
height of 4.5 metres to a proposed detached garage and to permit a proposed
detached garage to be erected in the front yard, whereas the by-law requires a
maximum height of 3.5 metres to an accessory structure and that all accessory
buildings shall be erected in the rear yard.
The applicant requests approval of this variance 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 received from the City's Development
Control Manager expressing no concerns. Written comments were also received
from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority requesting more time to
review the flood proofing requirements for the proposed detached garage and
recommended deferral of the application.
Jasper Horn, agent, was present to represent the application. Maureen & Uwe
Schorn were present in favour of the application. Catherine Reidt of 1744 Finch
Avenue was also present to seek information on the application.
In response to questions from the Committee, Jasper Horn explained there will
only be one large tree that will have to be removed during the construction of the
detached garage.
Moved by Eric Newton
Seconded by Keith Wilkinson
That application P/CA 17/09 by U. & D. Schorn, be APPROVED on the grounds
that the maximum height of 4.5 metres to a proposed detached garage and to
permit a proposed detached garage to be erected in the front 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:
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1. That these variances applies only to the proposed detached garage, as
generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this
application.
2. As part of the building permit submission, the applicant ensures that no
habitable space is proposed within the proposed detached garage.
3. 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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2. P/CA 18/09 - Purdue Pharma Inc.
575 Granite Court
Part Lot 30, Range 3 B.F.C.
(Now 40R-4715 Parts 28 to 32, and 40R-4830 Parts 3, 4, 22 and 40R-8457
Parts 1 to 5)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511 as amended by By-law
789/78, to permit a minimum of 180 parking spaces, whereas the by-law requires
a minimum of 380 parking spaces.
The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain final Site Plan
Approval and a building permit for a proposed industrial building addition.
The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering
Planning & Development Department recommending approval subject to
conditions. Written comments were received from the City's Development
Control Manager expressing no concerns and the City's Economic Development
Officer in support of the application. Written comments were also received from
the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority requesting more time in order to
review and comment on the Site Plan application and recommended deferral of
the application.
Gino SaboSardro & Andrew Krendler, agent, were present to represent the
application. Michael Miller, owner was also present in favour of the application.
In response to questions from a Committee Member, Gino SaboSardro
explained the parking lot is private parking for employees only.
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Moved by Susan Kular
Seconded by Eric Newton
That application P/CA 18/09 by Purdue Pharma Inc., be APPROVED on the
grounds that the minimum of 180 parking spaces 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 industrial building that is
occupied by Purdue Pharma Inc., as generally sited and outlined on the
applicant's submitted plans with this application.
2. That the applicant obtains Site Plan Approval for the proposed parking lot
within two years of the date of this decision, or this decision shall become null
and void.
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3. P/CA 19/09 - J. Massie
1685 Pickering Parkway
(Block A, Plan M-1024, Part 5, 40R-8639)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law
1896/84, to permit a north and south side yard width of 0.5 metres to a proposed
raised rear yard deck, whereas the by-law requires a minimum side yard width of
1.2 metres on both sides.
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.
Jean Massie, owner, was present to represent the application. No further
representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application.
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Moved by Keith Wilkinson
Seconded by Eric Newton
That application P/CA 19/09 by J. Massie, be APPROVED on the grounds that
the proposed 0.5 metre south and north side yard depths 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 the proposed raised rear yard 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 20/09 - S. & K. Greene
4705 Carpenter Court
(Lot 15, Plan 40M-.2143)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3037, as amended by By-law
6021/02 to permit a maximum height of 4.5 metres to a proposed detached
garage and to permit a proposed detached garage to be partially erected in the
side yard, whereas the by-law requires a maximum height of 3.5 metres to an
accessory structure and that all accessory buildings shall be erected in the rear
yard.
The applicant requests approval of this variance 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 received from the City's Development
Control Manager expressing no concerns.
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Written comments were received from Fred Parsons of 1621 Acorn Lane,
D. Collins of 1623 Acorn Lane, Penny Whitehead of 4709 Carpenter Court,
George Koitsopoulos of 1628 Acorn Lane and Garry and Madelon Fitzpatrick of
4721 Carpenter Court all in objection to the application.
Sean & Kelly Greene, owners, were present to represent the application. Penny
Whitehead of 4709 Carpenter Court was present in objection to the application.
Correspondence received from Fred Parsons expressed concerns with the
height of the proposed garage.
Correspondence received from D. Collins expressed concerns with the aesthetic
effects and set a precedent for future changes or building project to other
properties in the surrounding area.
Penny Whitehead outlined her correspondence and expressed several concerns
with property values, losing the "live in the country" feel, blocking of sunlight,
questioned what is the true building height, the use of the second floor and
suggests relocating the proposed garage.
Correspondence received from George Koitsopoulos expressed concerns with
the proposed garage is too close to the property line removing the elegance of
Claremont Estates, the proposed garage will encourage others in the
surrounding neighbourhood to pursue additions making the hamlet less
appealing to future purchasers.
Correspondence received from Garry and Madelon Fitzpatrick expressed
concerns with decrease in property value, questioned if building is being used for
a home base business and suggests relocating the proposed garage.
Sean & Kelly Greene outlined the application, provided examples of other
properties in the area that have received minor variances, explained the rear of
the garage will line up with the back of the neighbours house.
Moved by Keith Wilkinson
Seconded by Susan Kular
That application P/CA 20/09 by S. & K. Greene, be DEFERRED until the next
meeting in order to give the Committee Members an opportunity to visit the site
and to provide an opportunity for the applicant to meet with the neighbours.
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5. P/CA 21/09 - Calloway REIT (Pickering) & First Simcha Shopping Centres
1899 Brock Road
(Part of Lot 18, Concession 1, Plan 40R-8891 Parts 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law
5511/99 to permit a maximum aggregate floor area of 49,710 square metres, a
maximum outdoor storage area of 3,260 square metres and a total of 5 outdoor
storage areas, whereas the by-law permits a maximum aggregate floor area of
49,237 square metres, a maximum outdoor storage area of 3,000 square metres
and 1 outdoor storage area.
The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain Site Plan
Approval.
The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering
Planning & Development Department recommending approval subject to
conditions and the City's Economic Development Officer in support of the
application. Written comments were also received from the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority expressing no objection to the application.
Robert Macaulay, agent, was present to represent the application. Jeff Boyd of
Lowe's Companies Canada, owner, was present in favour of the application.
Jawad Tanweer of 1861 Bainbridge Drive was present in objection to the
application.
Robert Macaulay Jeff Boyd provided a site plan, elevation drawings and
explained the application, feels the application meets all four tests.
Jawad Tanweer expressed several concerns with decrease in property value,
increased traffic, blockage of view, hours of operation, noise problems and also
commented there are several home improvements store already in Pickering.
Moved by Susan Kular
Seconded by Eric Newton
That application P/CA 21/09 by Calloway REIT (Pickering) & First Simcha
Shopping Centres, be APPROVED on the grounds that the maximum aggregate
floor area of 49,710 square metres, a maximum outdoor storage area of 3,260
square metres and a total of 5 outdoor storage areas 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 development, as generally
sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application.
2. That the applicant obtains Site Plan Approval and enters into a site
plan/development agreement for the proposed development 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 Eric Newton
That the 7th meeting of 2009 the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at
7:58 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on
Wednesday, June 17, 2009.
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