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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 19, 2011 Citqoo - Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 19, 2011 7:00 pm Main Committee Room Present: Tom Copeland David Johnson - Chair Eric Newton - Vice Chair (arrived at 7:05 pm) Bill Utton Shirley Van Steen Also Present: Ross Pym, Secretary-Treasurer Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Mila Yeung, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer (1) Appointment of Chairperson Moved by Bill Utton Seconded by Shirley Van Steen That David Johnson be appointed as Chairperson for a 1 year term. Carried Unanimously (II) Appointment of Vice Chairperson Moved by Tom Copeland Seconded by Bill Utton That Eric Newton be appointed as Vice Chairperson for a 1 year term. Carried Unanimously (III) Appointment of Secretary-Treasurer Moved by Shirley Van Steen Seconded by Tom Copeland That Ross Pym be appointed as Secretary-Treasurer. Carried Unanimously 1 City o¢ - Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes _ Wednesday, January 19, 2011 7:00 pm _PA1JL%11PJ_LL Jr Main Committee Room (IV) Appointments of Assistant Secretary-Treasurers Moved by Shirley Van Steen Seconded by Bill Utton That Mila Yeung, Lesley Dunne and Jean Finn.be appointed as Assistant Secretary-Treasurers. Carried Unanimously (V) Adoption of Rules of Procedure Moved by Bill Utton Seconded by Tom Copeland That the Rules of Procedure for the Committee of Adjustment be adopted. Carried Unanimously (VI) Adoption of Agenda Moved by Bill Utton Seconded by Shirley Van Steen That the agenda for the Wednesday, January 19, 2011 meeting be adopted. Carried Unanimously (VII) Adoption of 2011 Meeting Schedule Moved by Shirley Van Steen Seconded by Tom Copeland That the Committee of Adjustment Meeting Schedule for 2011 be adopted. Carried Unanimously (VIII) Adoption of Minutes Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Bill Utton That the minutes of the 15th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, November 3, 2010 be adopted. Carried 2 Citq o¢~ Committee of Adjustment 141 Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 19,,2011 I ING 7:00 pm Main Committee Room (IX) Reports 1. P/CA 01 /11. - C. Rees 502 Downland Drive (Part Lot 127, Plan M1017, Part 26, 40R-2237) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511, as amended by By-law 4354/73 to permit an existing side yard width of 0.6 metres and proposed lot coverage of 34 percent, whereas the by-law requires a minimum side yard width of 1.2 metres and maximum lot coverage of 33 percent. The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit for a sunroom addition onto the rear of the existing detached dwelling. 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 received from Councillor Kevin Ashe in support of the application. Ivars Kulitis, agent, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Moved by Bill Utton Seconded by Shirley Van Steen That application P/CA 01/11 by C. Rees, be Approved on the grounds that the side yard width of 0.6 metres and lot coverage of 34 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 development proposed, 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 sunroom addition construction by January 18, 2013, or this decision shall become null and void. Carried Unanimously 3 Committee of Adjustment *1 Aga- Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 19, 2011 Plr.?T= 7:00 pm Main Committee Room 2. P/CA 02/11 - J. Priest 673 Front Street (Part Lot 4, Block E, Plan 65) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511, to permit an existing lot frontage of 9.1 metres and an existing lot area of 373 square metres and proposed side yard widths of 0.3 metre and 1.2 metres to the proposed new detached dwelling, whereas the by-law requires a minimum lot frontage of 15.0 metres, a minimum lot area of 460 square metres and minimum side yard widths of 1.5 metres. The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit for a new detached dwelling. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions and to a revised north side yard width of 0.6 metres. .Written comments were also received from the City's Development Control Manager indicating the request to permit a 0.3 metre side yard width should not be permitted as it would result in an encroachment onto the neighbouring property during construction, side yard fencing would restrict any access along the north side yard of the dwelling, potential for storm drainage issues and roof overhang would also be matters of contention. Helen Kok, James Priest, and John Reeves were present to represent the application. Barry Farquharson of 675 Front Road submitted a letter and was present in objection to the application. Helen Kok explained there are several existing properties in the surrounding area that have side yard widths of 0.3 metres or less, the proposed dwelling has been designed for adequate south side yard width and overhang concerns and will rebuild fences once construction is completed. John Reeves provided photos showing examples of other surrounding homes in the area that have side yard widths of 0.3 metres or less and explained the property has a natural north to south slope. 4 i Cif o¢~ Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes 'Wednesday, January 19, 2011 PIK'_IX,_ERNG 7:00 pm Main Committee Room Barry Farquharson expressed several concerns with the application; the north side yard width of 0.3 metres and the impact on his property during construction, maintenance and the overflow allowance, the retaining wall along the driveway and would like it relocated to the south side of the building, damage to the fencing during construction and would like reassurance it will be replaced at the owners expense not his, questioned if the two proposed fire places will be wood burning or gas, what the timeframe for the demolition and construction of the new dwelling and indicated the footprint of his property on the applicants plan is incorrect. He noted a 0.6 metre or 0.9 metre side yard width next to his property would be more appropriate. Moved by Bill Utton Seconded by Eric Newton That application P/CA 02/11 by J. Priest, be Approved on the grounds that the existing lot frontage of 9.1 metres, existing lot area of 373 square metres, the proposed south side yard width of 1.2 metres and north side yard of 0.6 metre to the proposed new detached dwelling 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 detached dwelling, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application subject to the revised north side yard width. 2. That the applicant obtains a building permit for the proposed construction by January 18, 2013, or this decision shall become null and void. Carried Unanimously 3. P/CA 03/11 - P. Lambrinos 1958 Glendale Drive (Lot 33, Plan 521) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036 to permit a maximum height of 5.2 metres for a proposed detached garage, whereas the by-law requires a maximum building height of 3.5 metres for any accessory structure in a residential zone. 5 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes - Wednesday, January 19, 2011 Pit I[/-u 7:00 pm Main Committee Room 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 refusal. Written comments were also received from the City's Development Control Manager expressing no concerns. Peter Lambrinos, owner, was present to represent the application. William Churchill of 1962 Glendale Drives was present in favour of the application. Brad Suckling of 1213 Canborough Crescent, Richard Janusz of 1209 Canborough Crescent and Stan Andrews of 1215 Canborough Crescent were present in objection to the application. Peter Lambrinos explained the application that the proposed increased height of the detached garage is required to accommodate a vehicle lift for the purposes of restoring vintage vehicles. The design will match the proposed one-storey dwelling, and does not agree that the property is over developed. In response to a question from a resident, Peter Lambrinos indicated that he will not be putting in a pit rather than a lift because of the extra expense. Peter Lambrinos indicated he can build the proposed garage wider and would look at the possibility of reducing the height and is willing to meet with the neighbours to hear their concerns. William Churchill advised he reviewed the application and feels it is not out of character to the surrounding neighbourhood and that it is far enough away from the property lines. Brad Suckling explained he lives directly behind the subject property and expressed several concerns with the application; the height of the proposed garage, visual appearance affecting the enjoyment of rear yard, noise from the air tools and vintage cars, the future use of the proposed detached garage being converted to an auto repair shop and light penetration from subject property's driveway. Richard Janusz expressed several concerns with the application; the height of the proposed garage, potential of the detached garage being used as a repair shop if the house is ever sold and noise from the air tools and vintage cars. Stan Andrews expressed concerns with the application; the height of the proposed garage and having to look at a wall and noise from the air tools and vintage cars. 6 City o¢~ Committee of Adjustment *1 AAQ, Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 19, 2011 7:00 pm JPLP~~R_ENG Main Committee Room Moved by Bill Utton Seconded by Shirley Van Steen That application P/CA 03/11 by P. Lambrinos, be Deferred until the next meeting to provide an opportunity for the applicant to meet with neighbours and City staff. Carried Unanimously (X) Adjournment Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Bill Utton That the 1st meeting of 2011 the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 7:55 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2011. Carried Unanimously na+e _ Chair - Assistant Secretary-Treasurer 7 l