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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 4, 2011 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes • _ Wednesday, May 4, 2011 PX_11111%~ 7:01 pm Main Committee Room Present: Tom Copeland David Johnson - Chair Eric Newton - Vice-Chair Bill Utton Shirley Van Steen Also Present: Ross Pym, Secretary-Treasurer Mila Yeung, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer (1) Adoption of Agenda Moved by Bill Utton Seconded by Eric Newton That the agenda for the Wednesday, May 4, 2011 meeting be adopted. Carried Unanimously (11) Adoption of Minutes Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Bill Utton That the minutes of the 5th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, April 13, 2011 be adopted as amended. Carried Unanimously I 1 o¢~ Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, MaY 4 2011 • 7:01 pm PI RP~G _ Main Committee Room (III) Reports 1. P/CA 13/11 - J. & J. Ross 1843 Woodview Avenue (Part Lot 12, Plan 282, Part 1, 40R-16115) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036 to permit a front yard depth of 5.1 metres to a proposed covered porch, whereas the by-law requires 7.5 metres. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building permit for the proposed house addition and covered porch. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering • Planning & Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions. Jeff Ross, owner, was present to represent the application. Arnd Koechlin, of 1073 Pharmacy Avenue was present in support of the application. Jeff Ross indicated he agrees with staff recommendations and explained that if any trees have to be removed that they will be replaced. Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Shirley Van Steen That application P/CA 13/11 by J. & J. Ross, be Approved on the grounds that the proposed front yard depth of 5.1 metres to a proposed covered porch 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 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 a building permit for the proposed construction by • May 3, 2013 or this decision shall become null and void. 2 o¢~ - Committee of'Adjustment Meeting Minutes • _ - Wednesday, May 4, 2011 PI 7:01 pm Main Committee Room 3. That the applicant prepares, to the satisfaction of the City of Pickering, a tree preservation/tree planting plan for the trees in the front yard of the subject property by November 4, 2011. Carried Unanimously 2. P/CA 14/11 - Chirolion Urban Corporation 1505 - 1525 Kingston Road (Block 36, Plan 40M-2089) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 5891/01 to permit a condominium apartment building with a portion of the building having a maximum building height of 10.0 metres and 3-storeys and a portion of the building having a maximum building height of 35.0 metres and 12-storeys, whereas the by-law requires a minimum building height of 16.0 metres and 6-storeys and a maximum building height of 35.0 metres and 10-storeys. The applicant also requests relief to amend the definition of "Multiple Dwelling - Vertical" to allow a townhouse building containing three or more dwelling units attached horizontally but not all of which are attached vertically and to allow a minimum building height of 10.0 metres and 3-storeys for a portion of the townhouse building, whereas the by-law defines "Multiple Dwelling - Vertical" as having a building containing three or more dwelling units attached horizontally and vertically by an above grade wall or walls, or an above grade floor or floors or both. The applicant requests approval of this variance 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. Written comments were also received from the City's Development Control Manager expressing no concerns. Correspondence received from Robert Lennox, indicated that if the City is going to allow for 12 floors on this site that the same would be allowed for his property • that is located next to the subject property. Robert Lennox also questioned the access in and out of their property at 1555-1575 Kingston Road. 3 a Committee of Adjustment ° Meeting Minutes • Wednesday, May 4, 2011 7:01 pm Main Committee Room Correspondence received from Trevor Sone, Property Manager of DCC #93, 5 President's Committee, indicated that part of the 5 President's Committee met with the developers prior to the Committee of Adjustment meeting to obtain additional information. The 5 President's Committee has determined that they have no objection to the application subject to the following suggested conditions: 1) that the owner does not seek and act upon an easement for traffic onto Valley Farm Road or Avonmore Square and 2) that the owner shall insure appropriate above ground parking for the proposed retail stores and visitor parking. Jason Park, agent, was present to represent the application. Chuck Kent, Suzanne Adams and Frank Gillanders of 1890 Valley Farm Road and Lionel Berry of 1647 Avonmore Square were present in objection to the application. Jason Park provided a package for the Committee to review. Jason Park explained the layout of the property; building heights; above and underground parking; traffic flow through the development and the "Multiple Dwelling - Vertical" definition. • In response to questions from residents and Committee Members, Jason Park noted the new owners are not pursuing the old Committee of Adjustment application P/CA 02/09 which will become null and void if this application is approved. The parking for the retail stores will be provided on the surface and underground and the retail uses that are permitted on the subject site are very limited. A traffic study has not been required, however, if during the Site Plan process a study is required they have no problem providing a study. Jason Park also indicated that only the eastern portion of the property is being developed at this time, and there will be no proposed access from Lennox Lane to Avonmore Square. Chuck Kent, President of the DCC#93, outlined the comments that were received from Trevor Sone, Property Manager of DCC #93. Chuck Kent expressed concerns with density, the traffic coming into and exiting the development access for this development onto Valley Farm Road and parking for the retail uses proposed. Suzanne Adams expressed concerns with the density and the traffic coming into and exiting the development. Suzanne Adams also questioned if the mechanical units on top of the building is included in the 35.0 metres. Frank Gillanders questioned if a traffic survey has been conducted for the • subject property and commented that traffic in the summer months is very heavy at that intersection of Valley Farm Road and Kingston Road. Lionel Berry expressed concerns with any proposed access road on Avonmore Square and Valley Farm Road. 4 CLtq Committee of Adjustment O~ Meeting Minutes • ° t_ Wednesday, May 4, 2011 7:01 pm Main Committee Room Moved by Bill Utton Seconded by Eric Newton That application P/CA 14/11 by Chirolion Urban Corporation, be Approved on the grounds that a minimum building height of 10.0 metres and 3-storeys and a maximum building height of 35.0 metres and 12-storeys to a proposed condominium apartment building and a minimum building height of 10.0 metres and 3-storeys to a partially stacked townhouse block, and the definition of "Multiple Dwelling - Vertical" to allow a townhouse building containing three or more dwelling units attached horizontally but not all of which are attached vertically to be 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 condominium apartment building and a partially stacked townhouse block, as generally sited and • outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application. 2. That Minor Variance Application P/CA 02/09 becomes null and void. 3. That the applicant obtains a Site Plan Approval and a building permit for the proposed construction by May 4, 2014, or this decision shall become null and void.. Carried Unanimously 3. P/CA 15/11 - PVLB Inc. 503 Kingston Road (Part Lot 30, Broken Front Concession, Range 3, Part Lot 30, Part 1, 40R-4825) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 2030/85: • to permit a front yard depth of 7.0 metres, whereas the by-law requires a minimum front yard depth of 13.5 metres • to permit a flankage side yard width of 7.0 metres, whereas the by-law • requires minimum flankage side yard width of 12.0 metres • to permit a parking requirement of 3.0 parking spaces per 100 square metres of gross floor area, whereas the by-law requires a minimum of 5.5 parking spaces for each 93 square metres of gross floor area 5 u Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes • = Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Of 'Y~ 7:01 pm Main Committee Room • to permit a minimum parking space area of 13.7 square metres (2.6 metres by 5.3 metres), whereas the by-law requires a minimum parking space area of 15.95 square metres to permit a gravel surface parking area, whereas the by-law requires all parking areas to be paved The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building permit and site plan approval for the proposed site expansion. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions and recommending refusal to permit a gravel parking area. Written comments were also received from the City's Development Control Manager indicating the gravel surface for the parking area is acceptable and the applicant will need to address drainage and on-site stormwater quality control • with the site plan application. Kevin Tunney, agent, and Bob Verwey, owner, were present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Kevin Tunney provided a site plan for the Committee to review and explained the variances being applied for. Kevin Tunney clarified that the proposed gravel parking area, as stated in the report, is actually an automotive compound that will only be used to store new vehicles, it will be completely enclosed, no through traffic and will be gated to provide security. Kevin Tunney also indicated that a sustainable requirement for a commercial design to maximize permeability is a minimum of 25% of the site not occupied by a building is permeable unpaved area. Moved by Shirley Van Steen Seconded by Bill Utton That application P/CA 15/11 by PVLB Inc., be Approved on the grounds that the front yard depth of 7.0 metres, a flankage side yard width of 7.0 metres, a parking requirement of 3.0 parking spaces per 100 square metres of gross floor area, a minimum parking space area of 13.7 square metres (2.6 metres by • 5.3 metres) and a gravel surface for an automotive compound 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: 6 City o¢~ _ Committee of Adjustment ALA_ Meeting Minutes • ¢'aG Wednesday, May 4, 2011 PICURENG 7:01 pm Main Committee Room 1. That these variances apply only to the proposed site expansion, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application. 2. That the application obtains a site plan approval for the proposed development by May 3, 2013, or this decision shall become null and void. 3. That the applicant obtains a building permit for the proposed construction by May 3, 2013, or this decision shall become null and void. Carried Vote Tom Copeland opposed David Johnson in favour Eric Newton opposed Bill Utton in favour • Shirley Van Steen in favour (IV) Adjournment Moved by Bill Utton Seconded by Eric Newton That the 6th meeting of 2011 the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 8:00 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2011. Carried Unanimously e ` P Date . - 1 1 I~Yk Chair • Assistant Secretary-Treasurer 7