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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 11, 2024Committee of Adjustment Hearing Minutes Wednesday, December 11, 2024 7:00 pm Electronic Hearing Page 1 of 9 Present Omar Ha-Redeye Denise Rundle – Vice-Chair Sakshi Sood Joshi Rick Van Andel Sean Wiley – Chair Also Present Deborah Wylie, Secretary-Treasurer Jasmine Correia, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Nilissa Reynolds, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer – Host Liam Crawford, Planner II Kerry Yelk, Planner II Absent Not applicable. 1. Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. 2. Adoption of Agenda Moved by Omar Ha-Redeye Seconded by Rick Van Andel That the agenda for the Wednesday, December 11, 2024, hearing be adopted. Carried Unanimously 3. Adoption of Minutes Sean Wiley and Sakshi Sood Joshi abstained from voting on this item due to their absence at the last hearing. Moved by Rick Van Andel Seconded by Omar Ha-Redeye That the minutes of the 11th hearing of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, November 13, 2024, be adopted. Carried Committee of Adjustment Hearing Minutes Wednesday, December 11, 2024 7:00 pm Electronic Hearing Page 2 of 9 4. Minor Variance Reports 4.1 MV 72/24 S. Ramsarran 852 Antonio Street The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2520, to permit: • a minimum (west) side yard setback of 0.3 metres, whereas the By-law requires a minimum side yard setback of 1.5 metres; • a minimum side yard setback for an accessory building containing an additional dwelling unit on lots with an area of 2,000 square metres or less shall be 1.0 metre, whereas the By law requires a minimum side yard setback for an accessory building containing an additional dwelling unit on lots with an area of 2,000 square metres or less shall be 1.2 metres; and • where an additional dwelling unit is located within an accessory building the gross floor area of the additional dwelling unit shall be determined by the most restrictive of the following regulations: maximum lot coverage of 39.7 percent for all buildings (dwelling, carport, and detached ADU) on the lot, whereas the By-law requires where an additional dwelling unit is located within an accessory building the gross floor area of the additional dwelling unit shall be determined by the most restrictive of the following regulations: maximum lot coverage of 33 percent for all buildings on the lot. (Staff identified that this variance is no longer required due to recent provincial legislation where O. Reg 462/24 permits a maximum 45 percent lot coverage for all buildings and structures on a parcel where an additional residential unit is located). The applicant requests approval of these variances to obtain a building permit for an attached carport and additional residential unit in an accessory structure. Input from other sources were received from the Applicant, City’s Engineering Services, the City’s Building Services Section and one area resident. In support of the application, the applicant identified that the variances are required to convert a detached garage into an additional dwelling unit. The carport is in lieu of retrofitting the detached garage. Sunil Ramsarran, applicant, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Committee of Adjustment Hearing Minutes Wednesday, December 11, 2024 7:00 pm Electronic Hearing Page 3 of 9 The applicant has no objections to the recommendation of the City Development Department and the subsequent conditions. They are looking to have this application approved in order to create a space for elderly family members to live. After reading the report, making a site visit, no concerns from immediate neighbours, Denise Rundle moved the following motion: Moved by Denise Rundle Seconded by Rick Van Andel That with respect to the variance to permit a minimum (west) side yard setback of 0.3 metres, application MV 72/24 by S. Ramsarran, be Approved on the grounds that the requested variance is minor in nature, 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 this variance applies only to the proposed carport, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant’s submitted plans (refer to Exhibits 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 contained in the staff report to the Committee of Adjustment, dated December 11, 2024); and 2. That applicant revises their submitted carport and building plans and site plans to the satisfaction of Engineering Services to show that the carport concrete footings are contained entirely within the subject property, and downspout(s) are directed to the front or rear of the building to avoid directly discharging to the neighbouring properties (refer to Exhibit 7 contained in the staff report to the Committee of Adjustment, dated December 11, 2024). And That with respect to the variance for a minimum (west) side yard setback to permit the additional residential unit in an accessory structure, application MV 72/24 by S. Ramsarran, be Tabled until Council adopts an amendment to Zoning By-law 2520 to implement the provincial regulations outlined in O. Reg 462/24 and for any other variances to be identified. Carried Unanimously Committee of Adjustment Hearing Minutes Wednesday, December 11, 2024 7:00 pm Electronic Hearing Page 4 of 9 4.2 MV 73/24 Miller Waste Systems Inc. 1220, 1250 and 1280 Squires Beach Road The applicant is requesting relief from Zoning By-law 2511, as amended by By-law 61/74, to permit: • accessory structures (2 storage bunkers and 4 above-grade storage tanks) which are not part of the main building to be erected in the north side yard, whereas the By-law requires that all accessory buildings which are not part of the main building shall be erected in the rear yard; and • a reduced parking requirement of 226 parking spaces, whereas the By-law requires that the minimum parking for an industrial use shall be 1 space per 56 square metres of gross floor area (257 parking spaces). The applicant requests approval of this minor variance application to obtain approval of a Site Plan Amendment for an approved waste management facility. Input from other sources were received from the Applicant, City’s Engineering Services, the City’s Building Services Section and the Toronto & Region Conservation Authority. In support of the application, the applicant submitted a cover letter. Mike Kopansky, applicant, and Nick Pileggi and Christine Yee, agents, were present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. In support of the application the agent made a brief presentation. In response to questions from Committee members the representatives clarified the following: the number of staff currently on-site is unknown, employees work on shifts and due to this being a waste management activity facility the number of staff is less than what the By-law anticipates; and they are working with TRCA to fulfill any requirements. A Committee member commented that the nature of this proposal fits into the surrounding neighbourhood. Moved by Omar Ha-Redeye Seconded by Denise Rundle Committee of Adjustment Hearing Minutes Wednesday, December 11, 2024 7:00 pm Electronic Hearing Page 5 of 9 That application MV 73/24 by Miller Waste Systems Inc., be Approved on the grounds that the requested variances are minor in nature, 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 condition: 1. That these variances apply only to the proposed development (2 storage bunkers and 4 above-grade storage tanks), as generally sited and outlined on the applicant’s submitted plans (refer to Exhibits 2, 3 & 4 contained in the staff report to the Committee of Adjustment, dated December 11, 2024). 2. That a TRCA permit be obtained prior to the issuance of a building permit. Carried Unanimously 4.3 MV 76/24 R. Krishnan & V. Sinnathamby 1461 Old Forest Road The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 7874/21, to permit: • a maximum dwelling depth of 23.9 metres, whereas the By-law requires a maximum dwelling depth of 20.0 metres; • a minimum front yard setback of 12.1 metres, whereas the By-law requires a minimum front yard setback (as determined by the adjacent lot to the north) of 19.5 metres; • a maximum dwelling height of 10.5 metres, whereas the By-law requires a maximum dwelling height of 9.0 metres; and • a maximum driveway width of 9.2 metres, whereas the By-law requires a maximum driveway width of 6.0 metres. The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit to construct a new detached dwelling. Input from other sources were received from the Applicant, City’s Engineering Services, City’s Building Services Section. In support of the application, the applicant identified that the configuration of the lot makes compliance with zoning provisions difficult to comply with. The road is diagonal to the lot frontage. The grade of the property at the rear is higher than the front portion of the lot. Committee of Adjustment Hearing Minutes Wednesday, December 11, 2024 7:00 pm Electronic Hearing Page 6 of 9 Warren Sinnathanmby, applicant, and Bill Plewes, agent, were present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. The agent stated that this is an infill lot, and this application is required due to the road at the front of the house skewing on an angle, pushing the lots back, and an elevation change at the back of the property. They have worked with staff to propose this application. A Committee member confirmed that from the vantage point of Old Forest Road there are unique dimensions to the elevation of this property, which may speak to the necessity of these variances. Moved by Rick Van Andel Seconded by Sakshi Sood Joshi That application MV 76/24 by R. Krishnan & V. Sinnathamby, be Approved on the grounds that the requested variances are minor in nature, 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 condition: 1. That these variances apply only to the proposed detached dwelling, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant’s submitted plans (refer to Exhibits 2, 3, 4 & 5 contained in the staff report to the Committee of Adjustment, dated December 11, 2024). Carried Unanimously 4.4 MV 77/24 to MV 81/24 Elizabeth Homes Limited 1189, 1191, 1193, 1195 and 1197 Elizabeth Mackenzie Drive MV 77/24 – 1189 Elizabeth Mackenzie Drive The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 7364/14, as amended by By-law 7857/21, to permit: an attached private garage, which is deemed to be part of the main building on the lot, is permitted provided that the wall of the private garage facing the lane is located no further than 15.8 metres from the rear lot line, whereas the By-law permits attached private garages, which are deemed to be part of the main building on the lot, are permitted provided that the wall of the private garage facing the lane is located no further than 7.5 metres from the rear lot line. Committee of Adjustment Hearing Minutes Wednesday, December 11, 2024 7:00 pm Electronic Hearing Page 7 of 9 MV 78/24 – 1191 Elizabeth Mackenzie Drive The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 7364/14, as amended by By-law 7857/21, to permit: an attached private garage, which is deemed to be part of the main building on the lot, is permitted provided that the wall of the private garage facing the lane is located no further than 14.0 metres from the rear lot line, whereas the By-law permits attached private garages, which are deemed to be part of the main building on the lot, are permitted provided that the wall of the private garage facing the lane is located no further than 7.5 metres from the rear lot line. MV 79/24 – 1193 Elizabeth Mackenzie Drive The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 7364/14, as amended by By-law 7857/21, to permit: an attached private garage, which is deemed to be part of the main building on the lot, is permitted provided that the wall of the private garage facing the lane is located no further than 12.2 metres from the rear lot line, whereas the By-law permits attached private garages, which are deemed to be part of the main building on the lot, are permitted provided that the wall of the private garage facing the lane is located no further than 7.5 metres from the rear lot line. MV 80/24 – 1195 Elizabeth Mackenzie Drive The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 7364/14, as amended by By-law 7857/21, to permit: an attached private garage, which is deemed to be part of the main building on the lot, is permitted provided that the wall of the private garage facing the lane is located no further than 10.3 metres from the rear lot line, whereas the By-law permits attached private garages, which are deemed to be part of the main building on the lot, are permitted provided that the wall of the private garage facing the lane is located no further than 7.5 metres from the rear lot line. MV 81/24 – 1197 Elizabeth Mackenzie Drive The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 7364/14, as amended by By-law 7857/21, to permit: an attached private garage, which is deemed to be part of the main building on the lot, is permitted provided that the wall of the private garage facing the lane is located no further than 8.5 metres from the rear lot line, whereas the By-law permits attached private garages, which are deemed to be part of the main building on the lot, are permitted provided that the wall of the private garage facing the lane is located no further than 7.5 metres from the rear lot line. The applicant requests approval of these minor variance applications to obtain building permits to construct five residential units located within a block townhouse. Input from other sources was received from the Applicant, City’s Engineering Services, and the City’s Building Services Section. Committee of Adjustment Hearing Minutes Wednesday, December 11, 2024 7:00 pm Electronic Hearing Page 8 of 9 In support of the application, the applicant identified that the depth of the lot will require that the dwellings be increased in length to meet the maximum front yard setback of 4.5 metres and rear yard setback of 7.5 metres. The increase in square footage is beyond what would be affordable for the townhouse. Richard Vink, agent, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. In response to questions from Committee members, the agent confirmed that the houses are freehold, and that the garages back onto a laneway. There would be no negative impact to the adjacent properties as most of the development’s dwellings’ driveways back onto laneways. The variances would increase visibility. Moved by Omar Ha-Redeye Seconded by Rick Van Andel That application MV 77/24 to MV 81/24 by Elizabeth Homes Limited, be Approved on the grounds that the requested variances are minor in nature, 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 condition: 1. That these variances apply only to the proposed development, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant’s submitted plans (refer to Exhibits 2 & 3 contained in the staff report to the Committee of Adjustment, dated December 11, 2024). Carried Unanimously 5. Other Business 5.1 Adoption of 2025 Hearing Schedule Moved by Omar Ha-Redeye Seconded by Sakshi Sood Joshi That the 2025 Hearing Schedule be adopted for the 2025 term. Carried Unanimously 5.2 Appointment of Chairperson Moved by Denise Rundle Seconded by Sakshi Sood Joshi That Sean Wiley be appointed as Chairperson for the 2025 term. Carried Unanimously Committee of Adjustment Hearing Minutes Wednesday, December 11, 2024 7:00 pm Electronic Hearing Page 9 of 9 January 15, 2025 5.3 Appointment of Vice Chairperson Moved by Sean Wiley Seconded by Rick Van Andel That Denise Rundle be appointed as Vice Chairperson for the 2025 term. Carried Unanimously 6.Adjournment Moved by Rick Van Andel Seconded by Sakshi Sood Joshi That the 12th hearing of the 2024 Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 7:43 pm. Carried Unanimously __________________________ Date Please note the Committee of Adjustment Hearings are available for viewing on the City of Pickering YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/SustainablePickering Original Signed By __________________________ Chair Original Signed By __________________________ Assistant Secretary-Treasurer