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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 10, 2025Committee of Adjustment Hearing Minutes Wednesday, September 10, 2025 7:00 pm Electronic Hearing Page 1 of 5 Present Omar Ha-Redeye Denise Rundle – Vice-Chair Sakshi Sood Joshi Rick Van Andel Also Present Jasmine Correia, Assistant Secretary -Treasurer Nilissa Reynolds, Assistant Secretary -Treasurer – Host Kerry Yelk, Planner II Ash Roy, Planner I Absent Sean Wiley – Chair 1. Disclosure of Interest Committee member, Sakshi Sood Joshi, declared a conflict of interest with item 4.2. Due to an absence Denise Rundle will act as Chair for this hearing. To avoid a tie vote, Denise will abstain from voting on items being heard this evening, with the exception of item 4.2. 2. Adoption of Agenda Moved by Rick Van Andel Seconded by Omar Ha-Redeye That the agenda for the Wednesday, September 10, 2025, hearing be adopted. Carried Unanimously 3. Adoption of Minutes Moved by Omar Ha-Redeye That the minutes of the 8th hearing of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, August 13, 2025, be adopted. Carried Unanimously Committee of Adjustment Hearing Minutes Wednesday, September 10, 2025 7:00 pm Electronic Hearing Page 2 of 5 4. Minor Variance Reports 4.1 MV 46/25 J. Mazerolle & F. Gerace 431 Sheppard Avenue The applicant requests relief from Zoning By -law 8149/24, to permit: • a maximum driveway width of 6.55 metres, whereas the by -law requires a maximum driveway width of 6.0 metres; • a minimum front yard setback of 8.0 metres, whereas the by -law requires a minimum front yard setback of 15.6 metres; • a maximum lot coverage of 38.5 percent, whereas the by -law requires a maximum lot coverage of 33 percent. • a minimum exterior side yard setback of 2.7 metres, whereas the by -law requires a minimum exterior side yard setback of 4.5 metres (variance removed from the application at the Hearing) The applicant requests approval of this minor variance application to obtain a building permit to construct a detached residential dwelling with an additional dwelling unit. Input from other sources was received from the Applicant, City’s Engineering Services, and the City’s Building Services Section. In support of the application, the applicant identified that the requested variances for driveway width and front yard setback are technical. The requested increase in lot coverage will still allow ample space for landscaping and drainage. Nadeem Irfan, agent, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Due to exterior side yard setback provisions for certain residential zones f rom By -law 8149/24 not being in effect, the requested exterior side yard setback variance was removed from the application. The applicant wished to proceed with the application . Moved by Rick Van Andel That application MV 46/25 by J. Mazerolle & F. Gerace, 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: Committee of Adjustment Hearing Minutes Wednesday, September 10, 2025 7:00 pm Electronic Hearing Page 3 of 5 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 , 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10 contained in the staff report to the Committee of Adjustment, date September 10, 2025). Carried Unanimously 4.2 MV 47/25 to MV 50/25 Mattamy Limited Whitevale Road (Units 2, 3, 4 & 5) The applicant requests relief from Zoning By -law 8149/24 to permit: • a minimum lot area of 140 square metres for Street Townhouse Dwelling with integrated private garage facing the front lot line, whereas the By -law permits a minimum of 150 square metres; and • a minimum lot frontage of 5.6 metres for Street Townhouse Dwelling with integrated private garage facing the front lot line, whereas the By -law permits a minimum of 6.0 metres. The applicant requests approval of these minor variance applications to obtain building permits to construct townhouses on four future lots. Input from other sources were received from the Applicant, City’s Engineering Services, and the City’s Building Services Section. In support of the application, the applicant identified that the applicant has submitted a Cover Letter in support of this application. Please contact the City Development Department to receive a copy of this letter at citydev@pickering.ca. Jacob Stampfli, applicant, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Committee members expressed appreciation for the information provided by the applicant in support of the application. Moved by Rick Van Andel That applications MV 47/25 to MV 50/25 by Mattamy 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: Committee of Adjustment Hearing Minutes Wednesday, September 10, 2025 7:00 pm Electronic Hearing Page 4 of 5 1. That these variances apply only to the proposed future lots for townhouses, 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 September 10, 2025). Carried Unanimously 4.3 MV 52/25 C. Schilling 693 Lublin Avenue The applicant requests relief from Zoning By -law 8149/24, to permit a maximum driveway width of 6.0 metres at the lot line for a lot with lot frontage less than 11.0 metres, whereas the by -law permits a maximum driveway width of 3.0 metres at the lot line for a lot with lot frontage less than 11.0 metres. The applicant requests approval of this minor variance application to widen the existing driveway. Input from other sources was received from the Applicant, Pickering City and Regional Ward 2 Councillors, City’s Engineering Services, the City’s Building Services Section and six area residents. In support of the application, the applicant identified that they are requesting additional driveway space and curb cut to provide a perpendicular parking arrangement. Cassandra Schilling, applicant, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. The applicant stated they did not receive or review the staff report submitted to the Committee and is not aware of Engineering comments regarding their request for permeable pavers to be used for the driveway widening. A Committee member offered the application to be deferred to the next hearing to allow time for the applicant to review the report. The applicant confirmed that they would like to proceed with the application for decision tonight. After reviewing all comments submitted from residents, internal departments and City Council, Rick Van Andel moved the following motion: Moved by Rick Van Andel Seconded by Sakshi Sood Joshi and Omar Ha-Redeye with an amendment adding a second condition Committee of Adjustment Hearing Minutes Wednesday, September 10, 2025 7:00 pm Electronic Hearing Page 5 of 5 October 8, 2025 Original Signed By Original Signed By That application MV 52/25 by C. Schilling, 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 conditions: 1. That this variance applies only to the proposed driveway, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant’s submitted plan (refer to Exhibit 2 contained in the staff report to the Committee of Adjustment, dated September 10, 2025). 2. That the proposed driveway widening shall be constructed to the satisfaction of Engineering Services. Carried Unanimously 5. Adjournment Moved by Omar Ha-Redeye That the 9th hearing of the 2025 Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 7:43 pm . Carried Unanimously __________________________ Date __________________________ Chair __________________________ Assistant Secretary -Treasurer Please note the Committee of Adjustment Hearings are available for viewing on the City of Pickering website.