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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 21, 2012 Cult 0y4 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes m°i = Wednesday, March 21, 2012 1.21111VE 7:03 pm Main Committee Room Present: Tom Copeland David Johnson — Chair Eric Newton —Vice-Chair Bill Utton Shirley Van Steen Also Present: Mila Yeung, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer David Johnson, Committee Chair acknowledged the presence of Bill McLean, Regional Councillor Ward 2 (arrived at 7:55 pm and was present until the meeting adjourned) (I) Adoption of Agenda Moved by Bill Utton Seconded by Eric Newton That the agenda for the Wednesday, March 21, 2012 meeting be adopted. Carried Unanimously (II) Adoption of Minutes Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Shirley Van Steen That the minutes of the 2nd meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, February 29, 2012 be adopted. Carried Unanimously 1 • Ca o z. • Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 21, 2012 rillliftrAlT414411- 7:03 pm Main Committee Room (Ill) Reports 1. (Deferred from February 29, 2012 meeting) P/CA 06/12 —T. Fielder/V. Marshall —Amended 1892 Liverpool Road (Lot 16, Plan 492) City of Pickering The applicant has amended the application and submitted a revised site plan that requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036 to permit the parking of 3 trailers and 2 personal vehicles (5 vehicles) on a lot, a building setback of 0.3 metres to an existing accessory building in the rear yard and an accessory building lot coverage of 6 percent, whereas the by-law allows a maximum parking of 4 vehicles, a minimum building setback of 1.0 metre to accessory structures that are greater than 10 square metres and maximum lot coverage of 5 percent for all accessory buildings. The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to establish zoning compliance. M. Yeung, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department recommending refusal. Form letters were submitted from eight surrounding neighbours indicting no concerns with the application. A petition was also received with 68 signatures from residents who benefit or have benefitted from the non-profit scout group and fully supports the storage of the Scout equipment trailer and canoe trailer parking on the subject property. Terry Fielder, owner, was present to represent the application. Diana Gould, Darren Romani, Brent McLaren, Erin Anderson, Peter Tome and Cameron Linton were present in favour of the application. Terry Fielder submitted a map that shows 23 surrounding neighbours indicating no concerns, 1 neighbour indicating a concern and 1 indicating no opinion on the application, and provided pictures of improvements made to the driveway and the location of two trailers. Terry Fielder also submitted additional form letters from surrounding neighbours indicating no concerns with the application. Diana Gould explained the importance of the camping equipment and canoes for Scouts Canada. Diana Gould also explained it is a non-profit organization and the benefits it has on the youth and community. 2 Cali o Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 21, 2012 • � -ire-=::: 7:03 pm Main Committee Room Darren Romani explained the previous location the trailers were stored has since closed down and other locations could cost anywhere from fifty to hundred dollars per month. Brent McLaren explained his involvement with the program and that the equipment being stored is required for Scouts Canada and provides a camping experience that some youth are not able to experience. Erin Anderson indicated that her two boys have been involved with Scouts Canada for about 10 years and they have fully benefitted from the program and fully supports the application. Peter Tome explained that he is the neighbour directly to the north and is in full support the application. Peter Tome also indicated that the proposed evergreen hedge would add character to the surrounding neighbourhood and better screen the parking of the two trailers from being visible on Liverpool Road. Cameron Linton feels the canoes should always be stored on the property because the property adds a heritage aspect to the City. Moved by Bill Utton Seconded by Eric Newton That amended application P/CA 06/12 by T. FielderN. Marshall, be Deferred until the next meeting to provide an opportunity for the applicant to meet with City Staff to discuss possible amendments to the application. Carried Unanimously 2. P/CA 09/12 — R. Koeder—Amended 661 Pleasant Street (Part Lot 1, Block D, Plan 65) City of Pickering The applicant has amended the application and submitted a revised site plan that requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511 to permit an existing lot frontage of 12.1 metres, an existing lot area of 370 square metres, an existing north side 'yard width of 0.6 metres and a flankage side yard width of 3.6 metres to a proposed dwelling addition and an accessory building setback of 0.6 metres to a proposed detached garage, whereas the by-law requires a minimum lot frontage of 15.0 metres, lot area of 460 square metres, side yard width of 1.5 metres and a flankage side yard width of 4.5 metres and accessory building setback of 1.0 metres. 3 Committee of Adjustment °0 Meeting Minutes °''=— Wednesday, March 21, 2012 tSI4t4I [ 7:03 pm Main Committee Room The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain zoning compliance and a building permit for the proposed detached garage and dwelling addition. M. Yeung, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions. George Avramopoulos, agent, was present to represent the application. John Milroy of 616 Annland Street, and Gordon Haggerty of 360 Blake Street were present in objection to the application. George Avramopoulos provided a history of the 2009 Committee of Adjustment application and building permit from the previous owner. George Avramopoulos also indicated that he has taken into consideration of his neighbour's concerns when he amended the application and redesigned the proposed dwelling addition. John Milroy expressed concern that the view of Frenchman's Bay will be obstructed by the proposed construction. Gordon Haggerty expressed concern that John Milroy's view of Frenchman's Bay will still be obstructed by the amended proposed site plan. Moved by Shirley Van Steen Seconded by Bill Utton That amended application P/CA 09/12.by R. Koeder, be Approved on the grounds that the existing lot frontage of 12.1 metres, existing lot area of • 370 square metres, existing side yard width of 0.6 metres, proposed flankage side yard width of 3.6 metres to a proposed dwelling addition and a proposed accessory building setback of 0.6 metres 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 dwelling addition and detached garage, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans. 4 Ca 00 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes I MT I - Wednesday, March 21, 2012 7:03 pm Main Committee Room, 2. That the applicant satisfy the Region of Durham financially and otherwise for the relocation of the fire hydrant, if required for the enlargement of the existing driveway. 3. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction by March 21, 2014, or this decision shall become null and void. Carried Unanimously 3. P/CA 10/12 — Royal Admiral (Canada) Inc. 726 Kingston Road (Part Lot 28, Broken Frontage Concession Range 3, Part 25 to 29 & 43, 40R-15653) • City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 3768/91 to permit a 100 square metre restaurant for take-out service only, whereas the by-law permits a "Restaurant—Type D" use that permits an accessory take-out component to a dine-in restaurant but not a standalone take-out use. 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 & Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions. Written comments were also received from the City's Development Control Manager expressing no concerns. John Huang, owner, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Moved by Tom Copeland Seconded by Eric Newton That application P/CA 10/12 by Royal Admiral (Canada) Inc., be Approved on the grounds that the 100 square metre restaurant for take-out service only 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: 5 • Committee of Adjustment C` 00 Meeting Minutes =w ?+i - -° Wednesday, March 21, 2012 1St 7:03 pm Main Committee Room 1. That this variance apply only to the 100 square metre restaurant for take-out . service only as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans. 2. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction by March 21, 2014, or this decision shall become null and void. Carried Unanimously 4. P/CA 11/12 — J. & I. Sonnylal 1884 Liverpool Road (Lot 18, Plan 492) • City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036 to permit the parking of one vehicle with a height of 3.9 metres and a length of 10.5 metres in the rear yard of the detached dwelling, whereas the by-law permits a maximum permissible vehicle height of 3.5 metres and a length of 8.0 metres to be parked on any lot. The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain zoning compliance. M. Yeung, Assistant 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. Kevin Sonnylal, agent, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Kevin Sonnylal explained that he originally had three trucks for his business and he has already removed/sold two of the trucks to reduce negative impact on community. He indicated that in the last location the three trucks were parked, they were getting broken into and he decided to purchase this property in January 2012, under the impression from the previous owner that the property allows for the parking of large vehicles. 6 Committee of Adjustment C` CO Meeting Minutes 1 =♦ Wednesday, March 21, 2012 -pr:E2ii: 140 1 7:03 pm Main Committee Room Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Bill Utton That application P/CA 11/12 by J. & I. Sonnylal, be Refused on the grounds that the parking of one vehicle with a height•of 3.9 metres and a length of 10.5 metres in the rear yard of the detached dwelling are major variances that are not desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and not in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law. Carried Vote Tom Copeland in favour David Johnson in favour Eric Newton in favour Bill Utton in favour Shirley Van Steen opposed (IV) Adjournment Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Bill Utton That the 3rd meeting of the 2012 Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 7:59 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Carried Unanimously -4- c , 20IZ Date _ Chair , /AV +r Assistant Secretary-Treasurer 7