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Citq Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
_A Wednesday, September 28, 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:
Mila Yeung, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
(1) Adoption of Agenda
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Moved by Bill Utton
Seconded by Shirley Van Steen
That the agenda for the Wednesday, September 28, 2011 meeting be adopted.
Carried Unanimously
(II) Adoption of Minutes
Moved by Bill Utton
Seconded by Shirley Van Steen
That the minutes of the 12th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held
Wednesday, September 7, 2011 be adopted.
Carried Unanimously
David Johnson, Committee Chair acknowledged the presence of Bill McLean, Regional
Councillor Ward 2.
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(III) Reports
1. P/CA 49/11 - Rule Estate Inc.
1310 1312 Altona Road
(Part of Lot 33, Broken Frontage Concession Range 3, Part 1, 40R-10160)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036 to permit a series of
additions totaling 29 square metres onto the northern detached dwelling of the
existing legal non-conforming property that contains two detached dwellings,
whereas the by-law permits only one detached dwelling on an existing lot.
The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building
permit.
M. Yeung, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the
City of Pickering Planning & Develop ment'Department recommending approval
subject to conditions. Written comments were received from the City's
Development Control Manager expressing no concerns. Written comments were
also received from the City's Coordinator, Economic Development indicating no
objection to the intensification of the site.
No representation was present to represent the application. No further
representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application.
Moved by Shirley Van Steen
Seconded by Bill Utton
That application P/CA 49/11 by Rule Estate Inc., be Approved on the grounds
that the series of additions totaling 29 square metres onto the northern detached
dwelling of the existing legal non-conforming property 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 series of additions totaling 29 square
metres onto the northern detached dwelling, as generally sited and outlined
on the applicant's submitted plans.
2. That the applicant obtains a building permit for the proposed construction by
September 30, 2013, or this decision shall become null and void.
Carried Unanimously
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2. P/CA 50/11 - Church Street Portfolio Inc.
1400 Church Street
(Parts 1, 4, 5, 8, 32, 34, 38-40, 46, 49-51, 40R-22677)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511 to permit an expansion of
19,044 square metres onto the existing warehouse resulting in a total of 450
parking spaces for a warehouse building of up to 88,973 square metres of floor
area, whereas the by-law requires 1,589 parking spaces for a warehouse
building of up to 88,973 square metres.
The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain site plan
approval and a building permit for the proposed 19,044 square metres
expansion.
M. Yeung, Assistant 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
also received from the City's Coordinator, Economic Development indicating no
objection to the reduction in required parking.
Harry Froussios, agent, was present to represent the application. No further
representation was present in favour of or in objection to.the application.
Moved by Eric Newton
Seconded by Tom Copeland
That application P/CA 50/11 by Church Street Portfolio Inc., be Approved on the
grounds that the total of 450 parking spaces for a warehouse building of up to
88,973 square 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 the Zoning By-law, subject to the following conditions:
1. That this variance apply only to proposed and existing warehouse building, as
generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans.
2. That the applicant obtains site plan approval and a building permit for the
proposed construction by September 27, 2013, or this decision shall become
null and void.
Carried Unanimously
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3. P/CA 51/11 - S. & M. Kinghorn
585 Marksbury Road
(Lot 30, Plan 311)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511 to permit a flankage side
yard width of 4.8 metre to a proposed addition, to permit a rear yard depth of
1.8 metres to a proposed detached garage and to permit a height of 3.6 metres
for a proposed detached garage whereas the by-law requires a minimum
flankage side yard width of 7.5 metres, a minimum rear yard depth of 3.0 metres
for accessory structures on a corner lot and a maximum height of 3.5 metres for
accessory buildings.
The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain building
permits for the proposed detached garage and addition onto the existing
dwelling.
M. Yeung, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the
City of Pickering Planning & Development Department recommending refusal for
a height of 3.6 metres to a proposed garage and recommending approval
subject to conditions.
Scott & Mary King horn,' owners, were present to represent the application. Ron
Peters of 584 Marksbury Drive was present in favour of the application.
In response to a question from a Committee Member, Scott Kinghorn explained
that he is a landscaper and the height of the garage is to accommodate winter
tree storage. Scott Kinghorn indicated there a number of trees have been
planted around the property and the roof design for the proposed detached
garage is flat.
Moved by Shirley Van Steen
Seconded by Bill Utton
That application P/CA 51/11 by S. & M. Kinghorn, be Approved on the grounds
that the flankage side yard width of 4.8 metres to a proposed addition, and a rear
yard depth of 1.8 metres and a height of 3.6 metres to a proposed detached
garage 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:
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1. That these variances apply only to the proposed detached garage and
proposed addition to the existing dwelling, as generally sited and outlined on
the applicant's submitted plans.
2. That the applicant obtains building permits for the proposed construction by
September 27, 2013, or this decision shall become null and void.
Carried Unanimously
4. P/CA 52/11 - D. McCormick
1317 Broadview Street
(Lot 18, Plan 407)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511 to permit a rear yard
depth of 6.1 metres to a proposed one storey addition and uncovered deck,
whereas the by-law requires a minimum rear yard depth of 7.5 metres.
The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building
permit for the one storey addition and uncovered deck.
M. Yeung, Assistant 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.
David McCormick, owner, was present to represent the application. No further
representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application.
In response to a question from a Committee Member, David McCormick
indicated the deck will. have approximately four steps and will not be enclosed.
Moved by Tom Copeland
Seconded by Eric Newton
That application P/CA 52/11 by D. McCormick, be Approved on the grounds that
the rear yard depth of 6.1 metres to a proposed one storey addition and
uncovered deck 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:
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1. That this variance apply only to the one storey addition and uncovered deck,
as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans.
2. That the applicant obtains a building permit for the proposed construction by
September 27, 2013 or this decision shall become null and void.
Carried Unanimously
5. P/CA 54/11 - R. Peters
584 Marksbury Road
(South Part of Lot 43, Plan 311)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511, to permit a proposed
second storey addition onto the existing dwelling resulting in a south side yard
width of 0.4 metres, a north side yard width of 2.2 metres, and to recognize an
existing lot frontage of 10.6 metres, a total lot coverage of 34 percent for all
buildings, an existing accessory structures lot coverage of 7.6 percent, a north
side yard width of 0.9 metres to an existing accessory building of 17.1 square
metres and existing north side yard widths of 0.2 metres to a 9.6 square metres
storage shed, a 7.0 square metres storage shed and a 5.9 square metres
covered hot tub, whereas the by-law requires a minimum south and north side
yard width of 1.5 metres and 2.4 metres respectively, a minimum lot frontage of
15.0 metres, a maximum lot coverage of 33 percent, a maximum lot coverage of
5 percent for all accessory structures, and minimum setbacks of 0.6 metres and
1.0 metres to all accessory structures less than 10 square metres and equal to or
greater than 10 square metres respectively.
The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building
permit for a second storey addition.
M. Yeung, Assistant 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.. Form letters submitted
with the application from five surrounding neighbours indicting no objection to the
application.
Ron Peters, owner, was present to represent the application. Scott & Mary
Kin horn of
g 585 MarksburY Drive were present in favour of the application.
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Moved by Eric Newton
Seconded by Bill Utton
That application P/CA 54/11 by R. Peters, be Approved on the grounds that the
side yard widths of 0.4 metres and 2.2 metres on a proposed second storey
addition, the existing lot frontage of 10.6 metres, a total lot coverage of 34 percent
for all buildings, an existing accessory structures lot coverage of 7.6 percent, a
0.9 metres north side yard width to an existing accessory building of 17.1 square
metres and existing north side yard widths of 0.2 metres to a 9.6 square metres
storage shed, a 7.0 square metres storage shed and a 5.9 square metres covered
hot tub, 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 apply only to the proposed second storey addition and
existing accessory structures, as generally sited and outlined on the
applicant's submitted plans.
2. That the applicant obtains a building permit for the proposed construction by
September 30, 2013, or this decision to recognize the proposed side yard
widths to permit the second storey addition shall become null and void.
Carried Unanimously
(IV) Adjournment
Moved by Bill Utton
Seconded by Shirley Van Steen
That the 13th meeting of 2011 the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at
7:26 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on
Wednesday, October 19, 2011.
Carried Unanimously
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Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
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