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Home My WebLink AboutSeptember 1, 2010r � l__1 , ��;_�� _- _ n ,�. . �,_.,��.^'^;�_�r.�L �\�rJ�l�\` (1) Adoption of Agenda Committee of Adjustment Agenda Wednesday, September 1, 2010 7:00 pm Main Committee Room Page Number (I1) Adoption of Minutes from August 11, 2010 1— 7 (III) Reports 1. (Deferred from the May 19, 2010 meeting) 8— 11 P/CA 15/10 — R. Martin 1131 Ridgewood Court (Lot 52, 40M-1607) City of Pickering 2. P/CA 27/10 — N. & P. Daley 12 — 15 240 Twyn Rivers Drive (Lot 33, Con 1 South, Part 16, 40R-4767 and Part 88, 40R-4433) City of Pickering 3. P/CA 28/10 — 1585708 Ontario Ltd 16 — 19 1095 Kingston Road (Lot 25, Con 1 South, Part 1, Part of Part 2& 3, 40R-1860) City of Pickering 4. P/CA 29/10 — C. Fournier 20 — 24 1510 Finch Avenue (Part Lot 20, Con 2 South, Part 2, 40R-2181) City of Pickering (IV) Adjournment ACCesSible For information related to accessibility requirements please contact • ---- Lesley Dunne P I C K E R�N G T. 905.420.4660, extension 2024 TTY 905.420.1739 Email Idunne@cityofpickering.com ., m �L]=�t��1 �::., s ,�.—.� � .r.., � , ��.�_��'�� PENDING ADOPTION PRESENT: Kevin Ashe David Johnson — Chair Susan Kular Eric Newton — Vice-Chair ALSO PRESENT: Ross Pym, Secretary-Treasurer Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer ABSENT: Keith Wilkinson (I) (II) ADOPTION OF AGENDA Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Susan Kular Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, August 11, 2010 7:00 pm Main Committee Room That the agenda for the Wednesday, August 11, 2010 meeting be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Susan Kular That the minutes of the 10th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, July 21, 2010 be adopted as amended. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 1 U1 � ' • � • f —n — , • ��i�+',u�a�� F . -v'�—r'r t s_y ...ai 1'^r ,^Y '� �. � � � - � .�_��.-l��I�� • ' � � � 11 (III) REPORTS (Deferred at the July 21, 2010 meeting) P/CA 22/10 — M. & J. McLellan 1989 Valley Farm Road (North Part Lot 20, Concession 1, Part 1-3, 40R-5364) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 2702/88 to permit the parking of two commercial vehicles with the length of 7.8 metres and a height of 3.0 metres and 3.2 metres in the front yard, whereas the by-law permits a maximum vehicle height of 2.6 metres and a maximum vehicle length of 6.7 metres to be parked in a side yard. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain zoning compliance. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department recommending refusal. Written comments were received from the City's Development Control Manager indicating there is no affect to the City road allowance therefore no comments. Written comments were received from the City's Economic Development Officer indicating giving the retention of the residential function of the property and the apparent lack of any concerns from the neighbouring properties there is no reason to deny the variance. Written comments were also received from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority indicating no objections to the application. Written comments were received by Craig & Suzanne Lymer of 1985 Valley Farm Road, Gordon & Joan Lymer of 1985 Valley Farm Road, Doug & Hanna Shaw of 1977 Valley Farm Road, Donna McManus of the Valley Farm Daycare and Frank McClyskey of 1981 Valley Farm Road in support of the application. John McLellan, owner, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. John McLellan submitted four letters from surrounding neighbours having no objections to the application. In response to questions from a Committee Member, John McLellan indicated the trucks are being parked in the side yard until the variance is completed and has no objection to providing additional planting in the front yard for screening purposes. 2 . _ ,� ��'_,� fi��--..Du�, _ ,,.s `.�,��:��. �� Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Eric Newton Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, August 11, 2010 7:00 pm Main Committee Room That application P/CA 22/10 by M. & J. McLellan, be Approved on the grounds that the parking of two commercial vehicles with the length of 7.8 metres and a height of 3.0 metres and 3.2 metres in the front yard are minor variances that are desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law, subject to the following conditions: 1. That this variance applies only to the two commercial vehicles with the length of 7.8 metres and height of 3.0 metres and 3.2 metres to be parked in the front yard, as generally sited and outlined on the applicanYs submitted plans with this application. 2. That this variance only applies to the owner of the property at the time of the Decision on the application and will become null and void when the ownership of the property is transferred. 3. That the owner plant in the front yard 1.5 metre high nursery stock coniferous trees to provide additional planting for screening purposes to the satisfaction of the City of Pickering by October 31, 2010 or this decision will become null and void. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY P/CA 24/10 — T. Persaud 634 Sunbird Trail (Part Lot 68, 40M-2208, Part 5, 40R-23911) City of Pickering The applicant submitted a letter amending the application to request relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 6176/03 to permit a proposed lot coverage of 53 percent and a rear yard depth of 5.5 metres to the proposed covered deck, whereas the by-law permits a maximum lot coverage of 50 percent and requires a minimum rear yard depth of 7.5 metres. The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit. 3 Q3 . -- N � a°��,c��— � — . �a +�,—a, , _.._., �r.�� _��.��.'�` 3. Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, August 11, 2010 7:00 pm Main Committee Room 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. Ramcharran Persaud, agent, and Tameshwar Persaud, owner, were present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Susan Kular That the amended application P/CA 24/10 by T. Persaud, be Approved on the grounds that the proposed lot coverage of 53 percent and a rear yard depth of 5.5 metres to the proposed covered deck are minor variances that are desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the O�cial Plan and the Zoning By-law, subject to the following conditions: 1. That these variances apply only to the proposed covered deck, as generally sited and outlined on the applicanYs amended site plan. 2. That the applicant obtains a building permit for the proposed construction by August 10, 2012, or this decision shall become null and void. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY P/CA 25/10 — 1695309 Ontario Inc. 5271 Brock Road (North Part of Lot 18, Concession 9, Part 4& 7, 4DR-185563) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3037, as amended by By-law 6640/06 to permit an existing dwelling unit with a gross floor area of 70 square metres, a proposed detached garage of 390 square metres and a lot coverage of 17 percent, whereas the by-law requires a minimum dwelling unit gross floor area of 100 square metres, a maximum accessory building of 10 square metres and a maximum lot coverage of 10 percent. The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain zoning compliance and a building permit. 0 ., - � ,a= ��—.�� -- ;�, ...�,��. ��_��` Gommittee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, August 11, 2010 7:00 pm Main Committee Room The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department recommending approval for the gross floor area for the existing dwelling unit subject to conditions and refusal for the detached garage and the proposed lot coverage. Written comments were received from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority recommending the application be deferred to allow a site visit and an environmental study be prepared. Written comments were also received from Margaret & Lawrence Fitzsimmons in objection to the application. Les Pataki, owner, was present to represent the application. Ivan Sirman of 7565 Baldwin Street was present in favour of the application. Jennifer Laffier of 5279 Old Brock Road, Lawrence Fitzsimmons of 5274 Old Brock Road, Tracey Goodwin of 5290 Old Brock Road, Jason Kimens of 5275 Old Brock Road, Michael Reneau of 5269 Old Brock Road, John Hickman of 5267 Old Brock Road were present in objection to the application. Les Pataki explained the application, indicated he may look at reducing the size of the garage to comply with the TRCA requirements and will also be preparing an environmental study. Les Pataki indicated he has planted 100 cedar trees along the property line, would have the proposed garage blend in with the existing dwelling and the proposed garage would be used to store a backhoe and to park cars. Jennifer Laffier expressed concerns with the size of the proposed garage, trees being cut down, decrease in property value, safety of children with the proximity of construction equipment and the property is zoned residential not industrial. Lawrence Fitzsimmons expressed concerns with the subject property being used as a construction yard, work being done on the property before approval is granted, the size of the proposed garage and the absence of the owner on the property. Tracey Goodwin expressed concerns with the increased of noise of construction vehicles if approved, safety of children and the absence of the owner on the property. Jason Kimens expressed concerns with the construction/industrial activity on the subject property, the size of the proposed garage. Michael Reneau expressed concerns with the activity already on the subject property, decrease in property value, and does not want large construction equipment being parked on the property. Michael Reneau explained the history of the surrounding properties, agrees to the environmental study that need to be prepared and understands that people should have the opportunity to improve their property. 5 �5 C�� o� Committee of Adjustment �,�� Meeting Minutes �, �� _° � � Wednesday, August 11, 2010 7:00 pm Main Committee Room John Hickman expressed concerns with the size of the proposed garage and is happy to hear the applicant may reduce the size. In response to a question from a Committee Member, the Secretary-Treasurer provided clarification on the notification of tabled applications. Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Eric Newton That application P/CA 25/10 by 1695309 Ontario Inc., be Tabled to allow the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to conduct a site visit and an environmental study to be prepared. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4. P/CA 26/10 — L. Brown & R. Glaeser 2027 Valley Farm Road (South Part Lot 20, Concession 2) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036 to permit an existing lot frontage of 38.1 metre, an existing Iot area of 0.24 hectares and a lot coverage of 14 percent for a proposed dwelling addition, whereas the by-law requires a minimum lot frontage of 60 metres, a minimum lot area of 0.8 hectares and a maximum lot coverage of 10 percent. The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit. 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 Toronto and Region Conservation Authority with no objections to the application. Written comments were also received from the Durham Health Department indicating if the total daily sewage flow is increased as a result of the planned addition, the property must be connected to municipal sewage services, however has no objections to the application. Paul Lucyk, agent, was present to represent the application. Lynne Brown & Russell Glaeser, owners were present in favour of the application. � . • -= „ , o=e��i�� — . � "�� v� .^�' ��:� � .. ��_�/_�_\�I�� Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Susan Kular Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, August 11, 2010 C 7 7:00 pm Main Committee Room That application P/CA 26/10 by L. Brown & R. Glaeser; be Approved on the grounds that the existing lot frontage of 38.1 metre, an existing lot area of 0.24 hectares and a lot coverage of 14 percent for a proposed dwelling addition 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: That these variances apply only to the lot and the proposed dwelling addition, as generally sited and outlined on the applicanYs submitted plans with this application. 2. That the applicant obtains a building permit for the proposed construction by August 10, 2012, or this decision shall become null and void. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (IV) ADJOURNMENT Moved by Susan Kular Seconded by Eric Newton That the 11th meeting of 2010 the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 8:05 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on Wednesday, September 1, 2010. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Date Chair Assistant Secretary-Treasurer r1 , �, ,., r_'�'� � _— a r�;...�� I��w�x� � .S_�LfT__T__�LL_ I .' From: Subject: Application: Report to Committee of Adjustment Application Number: P/CA 15/10 Meeting Date: September 1, 2010 (Deferred from the May 19, 2010 meeting) Ross Pym, MCIP, RPP (Acting) Manager Development Review Committee of Adjustment Application P/CA 15/10 R. Martin 1131 Ridgewood Court (Lot 52, 40M-1607) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 2864/88 to permit the parking of a commercial vehicle 2.8 metres in height and 7.0 metres in length in the front yard and a parking space to encroach onto a road allowance, whereas the by-law permits a maximum vehicle height of 2.6 metres and a maximum vehicle length of 6.7 metres to be parked in a front yard, and no vehicle parking is to encroach onto any road allowance. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain zoning compliance. Recommendation: The Planning & Development Department considers the parking of a commercial vehicle 2.8 metres in height and 7.0 metres in length in the front yard and a parking space to encroach onto a road allowance to be 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 Official Plan and the Zoning By-law, and therefore recommends Refusal of the proposed variances. Comment: Official Plan and Zoning By-law Pickering Official Plan —"Urban Residential Areas — Low Density Areas" within the Liverpool Neighbourhood Zoning By-law 3036 as amended by By-law 2864/88 —"S3" Zone Report P/CA 15/10 (Deferred from the May 19, 2010 meeting) Appropriateness of the Application September 1, 2010 Page 2 • the intent of the requirement to restrict the parking of oversized vehicles in the front yard is to preserve the residential appearance of neighbourhoods • the intent of the by-law is to provide parking for personal vehicles of the residents that are used by the occupants of the dwelling and is not intended for the parking of oversized commercial vehicles • the by-law permits larger vehicle parking in the side or rear yard of a residential zone property • the proposed commercial vehicle is in the front yard of the subject property • the vehicle will visually impact the neighbourhood • the vehicle is sufficiently over-sized to result in an encroachment of the City's road allowance • no side yard is available to park the vehicle • the intent of the zoning by-law will not be maintained Input From Other Sources Manager, Development Control Neighbourhood Petition Date of report: August 26, 2010 Comments prepared by: `T "�� " U Mila Yeung Planner I MY: RP:Id w�a��:o,a�,s-,o da Enclosures • the encroachment should not be approved as part of this variance application the City must maintain the road allowance free of permitted encroachments to protect the City's use of the road allowance and the utilities and services that are placed within it 20 signatures stating no objections to the parking of the truck on the driveway of the subject property �O'4.D ��1'� Ross Pym, MCi ,f"RPP (Acting) Manager, Development Review 1' � � � O U O � >� > W � � � 0 . Information Compiled from Applicants Submitted plan P/CA 15/10 R. Martin i•0• i•43 �` ., y � ^ , . .. .-. .. - _ _ _ __._.. ~ .--r 33.Om � — 'tCCtcStCC y N \ 1 EXISTING DWELLING N M � I .�`��Z��.:�r.��wili� � N 72� S!' 10"! . . . _ - -- - S 3�OG , . . .._ �;,^-i+ s � os -s-.... � . �� -rc��.^ci �� - :r To permit parking for a commercial vehicle with a length of 7.0 metres and a height of 2.8 metres and enaoaching onto the road allowance E lV N 11 This map was protlucetl by ihe Cily d Pkkxing Planning d �evelopmm! DepatlmeN, Poanning Inlorma�ion Servi<es tliNSion AAapping antl Design, May 3, 2010. � Lity n� Report to ' ; - Committee of Adjustment ERI Application Number: P/CA 27/10 Meeting Date: September 1, 2010 From: Ross Pym, MCIP, RPP (Acting) Manager, Development Review Subject: Committee of Adjustment Application P/CA 27/10 N. & P. Daley 240 Twyn Rivers Drive (Lot 33, Con 1 South, Part 16, 40R-4767 and Part 88, 40R-4433) City of Pickering Application: The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036 to permit side yard widths of 1.5 metres on both sides of the existing dwelling, whereas the by-law requires a minimum side yard width of 1.5 metres on one side and 2.4 metres on the other side. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building permit to transform the attached garage into living space. Recommendation: The Planning & Development Department considers the side yard widths of 1.5 metres on both sides of the existing dwelling to be 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, and therefore recommends Approval of the proposed variance, subject to the following conditions: That this variance applies only to the existing dwelling, as generally sited and outlined on the applicanYs submitted plans with this application. 2. That the applicant obtains a building permit for the proposed construction by August 31, 2012, or this decision shall become null and void. Report P/CA 27/10 September 1, 2010 Page 2 � 3 Comment: Official Plan and Zoning By-law Pickering Official Plan — Urban Residential Area — Low Density Area within the Rougemount Neighbourhood Zoning By-law 3036 —"R4" — Fourth Density Residential Appropriateness of the Application • the intent of a minimum side yard width of 1.5 metres for a detached dwelling where a garage is erected as a part of the dwelling is to maintain an established character of openness, to maintain a buffer space between dwellings and adjacent lots, and to provide adequate access to the rear yard of the property • the existing side yard widths of 1.5 metres for the existing detached dwelling with an attached garaged provides adequate buffer space between dwellings and access to the rear yard of the property, therefore, the proposed side yard width of 1.5 metres for a detached dwelling without an attached garage will maintain the adequate buffer space • the proposed side yard widths does not appear to have an adverse impact on the surrounding neighbourhood • the intent of the zoning by-law would be maintained Date of report: August 26, 2010 Comments prepared by: �� V ' Mila Yeung Planner I MY:RP:Id core�reponsnm vocen-i o eo= Enclosures �O-� �/�� Ross Pym, nnCip�1'tPP (Acting) Manager, Development Review A � N 3 � To permit a side yard width of 1.5 metres Information Compiled from Applicant's Submitted Plan P/CA 27/10 N. & P. Daley EXISTING SHED r 3.3m N A 3 !';". 'y . ._- •• -. `. _ - . ��. . 1 ;• • i ! . ' «" .•'.. . � :.-,: EXISTIN� ? ' ' DWELLING ` � ' �< �' ; �` � . : .� � • ;J7 �a_r...,.._.� - �..:T!_..:1._%.J�.G..4..{ }M � • ' I P � OSED COVERED PORCH A J � � `�•�I�i TWYN RIVERS DRIVE A � N 3 �5 N This map was protlucetl by Ihe City ot Pickering Planninq 8 Oevelopment DepaRment, Planning Informa�ion Services tlivision Mapping antl Design, July 21, 2010. �� c�iw °�! Report to ' ' - Committee of Adjustment I KERI Application Number; P/CA 28/10 Meeting Date: September 1, 2010 From: Ross Pym, MCIP, RPP (Acting) Manager, Development Review Subject: Application: Committee of Adjustment Application P/CA 28/10 1585708 Ontario Ltd 1095 Kingston Road (Lot 25, Con 1 South, City of Pickering Part 1, Part of Part 2& 3, 40R-1860) The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 4138/92 and 4361/93 to permit a Retail Warehouse Use with a minimum floor area of 2,500 square metres, whereas the by-law requires a minimum floor area of 5,000 square metres. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building permit. Recommendation: The Planning & Development Department considers a minimum floor area of 2,500 square metres for a Retail Warehouse Use to be 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, and therefore recommends Approval of the proposed variance, subject to the following conditions: 1. That this variance applies only to unit 4 and 5, as generally sited and outlined on the applicanYs submitted plans with this application. 2. That the applicant obtains a building permit for the proposed construction by August 31, 2012, or this decision shall become null and void. Report P/CA 28/10 September 1, 2010 �% Page 2 Comment: Official Plan and Zoning By-law Pickering Official Plan — Mixed Use Areas — Mixed Corridors Area within the Town Centre Neighbourhood Zoning By-law 3036 as amended by By-law 4138/92 and 4361/93 —"M1-SC30" — Storage & Light Manufacturing Appropriateness of the Application • the intent of the minimum 5,000 square metres for a retail warehouse use is to ensure that there is adequate space for a retail warehouse use • the proposed minimum 2,500 square metres for a retail warehouse use appears to provide adequate space for the use • the proposed minimum floor area for retail warehouse does not appear to have an adverse impact on the surrounding neighbourhood • the intent of the zoning by-law would be maintained Input From Other Sources Office of Sustainability . the site has been experiencing changes in its preferred uses over the years from larger tenants to smaller multi-tenants Date of report: August 26, 2010 Comments prepared by: �� Mila Yeung Planner I MY: RP:Id colarrepons�ml o�pwze-meoc Enclosures a reduced retail warehouse space seems to be in keeping with the preferred uses provided that the parking on site is not overburdened by the new use no objections to reducing the required warehouse size from 5,000 square metres to 2,500 square metres �� Ross Pym, MCIP, R (Acting) Manager, Development Review Information Compiled from ApplicanYs Submitted Plan P/CA 28110 1585708 Ontario Inc. �<`: �,.. .:;. -� � ^ .' � �� b ,., t= � 'j� � Q � . E' �, ., ., � : a �' �,ti' F i �' �� : ��` � o -_ � � �; r' io. .; .� :..' f " ��; i.:?� �.� „y� � . �nP� ' � n `� � � : c'�`�� `�G � `�� .e�% /�, - /<�;', O: a � .°. �. � `� � � y � �i . `t � � � I � k�, . \ �, V \ t, y �: �.� `�� / ,. " XY, � � � � � � �-: a b' � , °' �, a^ .\_ ... o�. . .�-.. n' . ,�� " - `�\. ' �.,' . � ,.� .� , \ s` y1 � `'..� . _. � � �. \ _ -'� ` \ 5��. .�-� M.N4 �. � �. c �i 0 � � � l � �� ~ � iti li:• X ,'` + o' �� C ' � � 4;� � � t: : 1 -- _ �� ; '� �_. � �.. . _ �-=� �� j To permit a retail N.I�iNdw�ti warehouse area of 2500m' :V Z9 This mapwas pmtlucetl by Ihe City of Pickering Planning 8 �evelopment Department, Planning Intormation Services tlivision Mapping antl Oesign, Aug 12 20ID. c�tti �� Report to 2� ' Committee of Adjustment � I R Application Number: P/CA 29/10 Meeting Date: September 1, 2010 From: Ross Pym, MCIP, RPP (Acting) Manager, Development Review Subject: Committee of Adjustment Application P/CA 29/10 C. Fournier 1510 Finch Avenue (Part Lot 20, Con 2 South, Part 2, 40R-2181) City of Pickering Application: The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036 to permit a existing flankage side yard width of 4.8 metres to an existing carport, to permit a existing flankage side yard width of 6.5 metres to an existing garage, to permit a rear yard depth of 0.7 metres to an existing carport, to permit a side yard width of 0.9 metres to an existing shed, to permit a lot coverage of 18 percent for all structures on the property and to permit a lot coverage of 7 percent for all accessory structures on the property whereas the by-law requires a minimum flankage side yard width of 12.0 metres, minimum flankage side yard width of 12.0 metres, a minimum setback of 1.0 metres from all lot lines for all accessory structures, a minimum setback of 1.0 metres from all lot lines for all accessory structures, maximum lot coverage of 12.2 percent for all structures and maximum lot coverage of 5 percent for all accessory structures. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building permit to construct a front door on the existing carport. Recommendation: The Planning & Development Department considers the existing flankage side yard width of 4.8 metres to an existing carport, an existing flankage side yard width of 6.5 metres to an existing garage, a rear yard depth of 0.7 metres to an existing carport, a side yard width of 0.9 metres to an existing shed, a lot coverage of 18 percent for all structures on the property and a lot coverage of 7 percent for all accessory structures on the property 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, and therefore recommends Approval of the proposed variances, subject to the following conditions: 1. That these variances applies only to the existing structures, as generally sited and outlined on the applicanYs submitted plans with this application. 2. That the applicant obtains a building permit for the proposed construction by August 31, 2012, or this decision shall become null and void. Report P/CA 29/10 September 1, 2010 21 Comment: Official Plan and Zoning By-law Page 2 Pickering Official Plan — Urban Residential Area — Low Density Area within the Liverpool Neighbourhood Zoning By-law 3036 — "A" — Agriculture Appropriateness of the Application Flankage Side Yard Width Variance the intent of the minimum flankage side yard width requirement is to maintain the chara.cter of the area, maintain suitable sight lines for traffic, ensures building on corner lots provide an adequate distance from the flanking street to maintain the streetscape character, and provides an appropriate buffer from street activity the flankage side yard widths of 4.8 metres to the existing carport and 6.5 metres to the existing garage are existing situations that have had no adverse impact on the surrounding neighbours the intent of the zoning by-law would be maintained Accessory Structure Setback Variance • the intent of the minimum setback of 1.0 metres from all lot lines for all accessory structures is to ensure an adequate amount of space is provided for maintenance of all accessory structures • the proposed 0.7 metres to the existing carport and 0.9 metres to the existing shed setback from all lot lines provides adequate amount of space for maintenance • the setbacks are existing situations that appears to the surrounding neighbours • the intent of the zoning by-law would be maintained Lot Coverage Variance have no adverse impact on the intent of the maximum lot coverage requirement is to ensure the maintenance of an appropriate amount of amenity area uncovered by buildings and to regulate the maximum size and mass of buildings on a lot an acceptable amount of amenity space would be provided with the proposed site design the intent of the zoning by-law would be maintained Report P/CA 29/10 2� Accessory building lot coverage variance September 1, 2010 Page 3 • the intent of the 5 percent maximum accessory building lot coverage is to ensure the maintenance of an appropriate amount of amenity area uncovered by buildings and to regulate the maximum size and mass of accessory buildings on a lot • the proposed 7 percent maximum accessory building lot coverage is an existing situation that appears to have no adverse impact on the surrounding neighbours • an acceptable amount of uncovered area would be provided with the proposed site design • the intent of the zoning by-law would be maintained Date of report: August 26, 2010 Comments prepared by: �,��, �, Mila Yeung Plannerl MY:RP:Id ��„e��„zo,a�za-,o da Enclosures G✓Y� � Ross Pym, MCIP, � (Acting) Manager, Development Review 23 24 Information Compiled from ApplicanYs Submitted Plan P/GA 29/10 C. Fournier • . � To permit a side yard width of D.9 metres to � � . an existing shed --- ; -- - ' . ". � 0.9m - ` To permit a rear yard � 1 depth of 0.76 metres to � an existing carport , O , � ,�' . :3m -- 0.76m J� G - 4 $m - , CARPORT � .- - r � �l DETACHEI[ m� 3 GARAGE �� - 6.5m -- ----=- � � �� -�Q iermit a flankage �. yard witlth of 4.8 res to an existing 1 SHED 32.3m To permit a lot coverage of 7 percent for all accessory buildings on the property O ��is � �L�� /� C � c ! To permi[ an existing lot coverage of 18 ` � � percentfora116uildings ,l j I on the propert 1 :fmif aflanKage � yard width of 6S � "�-- es to an existing ched garage �___. � � i . �: � �\` � v t 0 . -- � � - _ �-i7 s Q r. 39.4m ~ -I ,"O �� FINCH AVENUE N This map was protlucetl by Ihe Clry ot Pickenng Planninq 8 Developmenl Depariment. Planning IMOrma[ion Services division Mapping antl Design, Aug 12, 2010.