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Wednesday, September 9, 2009
7:00 pm
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PRESENT:
Kevin Ashe
David Johnson - Chair
Susan Kular
Keith Wilkinson
ALSO PRESENT:
Ross Pym, Secretary-Treasurer
Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
ABSENT:
Eric Newton - Vice-Chair
(1) ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Moved by Keith Wilkinson
Seconded by Susan Kular
That the agenda for the Wednesday, September 9, 2009 meeting be adopted.
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(11) ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Keith Wilkinson
Seconded by Susan Kular
That the minutes of the 11th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 be adopted as amended.
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(III) REPORTS
1. P/CA 41/09 - M. Zaki
1531 Arcadia Square
(Part of Lot 16, 40M-1792, Part 1, 40R-16058)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law
4411/94 to permit a 1.8 metre rear yard depth to an attached gazebo, whereas
the by-law requires a minimum rear yard depth of 7.0 metres.
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. Seven form letters were also received
in support of the application from surrounding neighbours.
Tony Ohanessian and Maan Zaki, owners, 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 Susan Kular
That application P/CA 41/09 by M. Zaki, be APPROVED on the grounds that the
1.8 metre rear yard depth to an attached gazebo 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 attached gazebo, as generally sited and
outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application.
2. That the gazebo remains unenclosed, or this decision shall become null and
void.
3. That the applicant obtains a building permit for the gazebo within six months
of the date of this decision, or this decision shall become null and void.
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2. P/CA 42/09 - L. Russell
1780 Woodview Avenue
(Part Lot 3, Plan 282, Part 1, RP2256)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, to permit a maximum lot
coverage of 7.5 percent for all existing accessory buildings and to maintain an
existing accessory dwelling unit contained within the detached garage, whereas
the by-law states that lot coverage of all accessory buildings excluding a private
detached garage, shall not exceed 5 percent of the lot area and that an
accessory dwelling unit shall mean one self contained dwelling unit contained
within.a permitted detached dwelling or semi detached dwelling.
The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to recognize an existing
situation.
The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering
Planning & Development Department recommending approval subject to
conditions. Written comments were received from Councillor Rick Johnson in
support of the application. Ten form letters were also received in support of the
application from surrounding neighbours.
Bruce & Lana Russell, owners, were 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 42/09 by L. Russell, be APPROVED on the grounds that
the maximum lot coverage of 7.5 percent for all existing accessory buildings and
an existing accessory dwelling unit contained within the detached garage 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 existing accessory buildings, as
generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this
application.
2. The owner register the accessory dwelling unit with the City of Pickering
within three months of the date of the decision or this decision shall become
null & void.
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3. P/CA 43/09 - M. & S. Cryer
395 Whitevale Road
(Part of Lot 14, Lot 15, Plan 21)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3037, as amended by By-law,
2677/8,8 to recognize an existing lot frontage of 17.8 metres, and existing lot area
of 850 square metres and to permit a front yard depth of 7.0 metres to a
proposed covered porch, whereas the by-law requires a minimum lot frontage of
22.0 metres, a minimum lot area of.1,390 square metres and a minimum front
yard depth of 9.0 metres.
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 Councillor Rick Johnson in support of the application.
Mark Cryer, owner, 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 P/CA 43/09 by M. & S. Cryer, be APPROVED on the grounds
that the existing lot frontage of 17.8 metres, the existing lot area of 850 square
metres and a front yard depth of 7.0 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:
1. That these variances apply only to the proposed covered 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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4 P/CA 44/09 - Parkmount Building Corporation
Vacant Lot Fronting Foxwood Trail
(Part of Block 166, 40M-1810, Part of Lot 3, Plan 505
Parts 1 & 10, 40R-25976)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-laws
4285/93, 4286/93 & 4508/94 to permit 3.0 metre front yard depth to a proposed
covered porch, a 2.0 metre flankage side yard width and a maximum lot
coverage of 42 percent to a proposed two-storey dwelling, whereas the by-law
requires a minimum front yard depth of 4.5 metres, a minimum flankage side
yard width of 2.7 metres and a maximum lot coverage of 38 percent.
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.
David Brand, owner, was 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 Keith Wilkinson
That application P/CA 44/09 by Parkmount Building Corporation, be APPROVED
on the grounds that the 3.0 metre front yard depth, a 2.0 metre flankage side
yard width and a maximum lot coverage of 42 percent 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 two-storey dwelling and
covered porch, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted
plans with this application.
2. That the variance for a reduced flankage side yard width applies only to the
south-west corner of the proposed two-storey dwelling.
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3. That the proposed dwelling (excluding the proposed covered porch)
maintains a minimum front yard depth of 4.5 metres.
4. 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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5. P/CA 45/09 = K. Naylor & M. Garrow
1010 Albacore Manor
(Part Block 16, Plan 40M 1281, Part 23, 40R7882)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511, as amended by By-law
1299/81 to permit a rear yard depth of 5.4 metres to the proposed extension of
the existing deck, 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.
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.
Kelly Naylor, owner, 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 P/CA 45/09 by K. Naylor & M. Garrow, be APPROVED on the
grounds that the rear yard depth of 5.4 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:
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1. That this variance applies only to the proposed extension of the existing 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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(IV) ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Susan Kular
Seconded by Kevin Ashe
That the 12th meeting of 2009 the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at
7:24 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on
Wednesday, September 30, 2009.
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