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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 25, 2011 Cif o¢~ Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes • e. Wednesday, May 25, 2011 7:00 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 Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer • (1) Adoption of Agenda Moved by Bill Utton Seconded by Eric Newton That the agenda for the Wednesday, May 25,'2011 meeting be adopted. Carried Unanimously (11) Adoption of Minutes Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Shirley Van Steen That the minutes of the 6th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, May 4, 2011 be adopted. Carried Unanimously • 1 Cif o¢~ Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes • _ Wednesday, May 25, 2011 7:00 pm Main Committee Room (III) Reports 1. P/CA 16/11 - N. Johal 462 Toynevale Road (Plan 350, Part Lot 121, now 40R-26017, Part 1 & 2) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036 to permit a proposed west side yard width of 0.9 metres and a proposed east side yard width of 1.2 metres to a proposed new detached dwelling, whereas the by-law requires a minimum side yard width of 1.5 metres for both sides. 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 for the proposed west side yard width and approval for the proposed east side yard width subject to conditions. Written comments were received from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority indicating a permit may be required before development. and no objection to the application. Written comments were received from Vijay Gupta in objection to the proposed side yard width requirements and indicated a large house-on a large lot, should have adequate separation from the neighbouring housing units. Written comments were also received from the City's Development Control Manager expressing concerns with the potential impacts on the dwelling for the abutting property as it is located close to the property line. Jasbeer Johal, agent, was present to represent the application. James Clark of 1880 Bowler Drive, Brian Watson, agent of 460 Toynevale Road, Elio & Teresa Violo of 468 Toynevale Road were present in objection to the application. i Jasbeer Johal explained the proposed reduced side yard widths are to provide extra living space and to have a 2 car garage. In response to a question from residents Jasbeer Johal indicated plans of the proposed new detached dwelling • where provided with the application submission. 2 Cif o¢~ Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes • - Wednesday, May 25, 2011 7:00 pm Main Committee Room James Clark indicated his property is immediately to the east and questions why the proposed dwelling cannot be built within the requirements of the zoning by-law. James Clark expressed concern with the house design; location of the air conditioner/gas meter and the impact they may have on his property. Brian Watson indicated he is the agent for 460 Toynevale Road and expressed concern that the garage is too close to the property line which may encroach on their property and the quaintness of the neighbourhood as well as the view and enjoyment of their property. Elio & Teresa Violo indicated lots along Toynevale Road are very large with extensive lawns that require tractors to properly maintain these properties and therefore need appropriate access to the rear yards for machinery. Elio Violo expressed concern that if the side yard widths are reduced the rear yard of the subject property may not be properly maintained and may attract wild life from the ravine at the rear of the property. Teresa Violo indicated that all property • owners should respect the by-laws and should be able to design to comply. Moved by Tom Copeland Seconded by Eric Newton That application P/CA 16/11 by N. Johal, be Approved on the grounds that the proposed east side yard width of 1.2 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 zoning by-law, subject to the following conditions: 1. That this variance apply only to the proposed new detached dwelling, 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 24, 2013, or this decision shall become null and void. And That application P/CA 16/11 by N. Johal, be Refused on the ground that the west side yard width of 0.9 metre to the proposed new detached dwelling is a • major variance that is undesirable for the appropriate development of the land, and not in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law. Carried Unanimously 3 City oo Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes • = Wednesday, May 25, 2011 7:00 pm Main Committee Room 2. P/CA 17/11 - OPB Realty Inc. 1355 Kingston Road Part of Lots 21 and 22, Concession 1 City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 5994/02 to permit an open air community market as a temporary use to be operated once a week from June to October of 2011, whereas the by-law does not specifically allow an open air community market as a permitted use on the subject property. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to operate the open air community market. I The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering • Planning & Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions. Written comments were received from Peter Rodrigues, Regional Councillor - Ward 3, Kevin Ashe, City Councillor - Ward 1 and Doug Dickerson, City Councillor - Ward 2 in support of the application. Written comments were also received from the City's Coordinator, Economic Development indicating the Urban Markets are a much desired and needed community activity, in keeping with the City's intent to create a vibrant downtown; this is a great opportunity to engage and promote our local agricultural community and, nurture sustained community partnerships; activities of this nature create a sense of place and encourage pedestrian traffic in a healthy downtown and the proposed location appears well suited to capture the majority of downtown residential traffic, to be accessed by residents using local transit and is easily supported by on-site parking. Lorna Murphy, agent, was present to represent the application. Hugh Pearce of 1400 The Esplanade was present in objection to the location of the open air market. Lorna Murphy explained the farmers market will promote local farmers and will have visual and performing arts performances and other family related activities. In response to questions from a resident and Committee Members, Lorna Murphy indicated the market will use less than 100 parking spaces and the • location was chosen to promote walkability, easy access to transit. The market will take place once a week (to be determined and finalized) and will run from approximately 2:00 pm to 7:00 or 8:00 pm depending on the farmers availability; the cleanup will be the responsibility of PTC staff. 4 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes ~ - ~ Wednesday, May 25,2011 T 7:00 pm 1 Main Committee Room Hugh Pearce indicated he supports the open air market however expressed concerns with the increased noise from the music; clean up; and the location of the market and suggested it should be moved to the corner of Glenanna Road and Pickering Parkway. Moved by Shirley Van Steen Seconded by Eric Newton That application P/CA 17/11 by OPB Realty Inc., be Approved on the grounds that the request to permit an open air community market as a temporary use, to be operated once a week from June to October of 2011, 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 apply only to the open air community market, as generally • sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application. 2. That the variance shall apply from a period between June 2011 to October 2011, and that this Decision shall become null and void on November 1, 2011. 3. That for the purpose of this variance an open air community market shall be defined as an open area in which stalls, tent canopies, or sales areas are set aside and rented or otherwise provided where groups of individual sellers offer goods and produce, for sale to the public and will focus on food, arts and culture. Carried Unanimously (IV) Adjournment Moved by Bill Utton Seconded by Shirley Van Steen That the 7th meeting of 2011 the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 7:34 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2011. • Carried Unanimously 5 o¢~ Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 25, 2011 7:00 pm Main Committee Room 1 s °20 l T Date --T Chair,' Assistant Secretary-Treasurer I 6