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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 27, 2011_ ���� __ ;-°k�..,��i, � ,� �, - ��--� -_ !�:�!. �l\�N\��\�l Committee of Adjustment Agenda Wednesday, July 27, 2011 7:00 pm Main Committee Room Page Number (I) Adoption of Agenda (II) Adoption of Minutes from July 6, 2011 1-8 (III) Reports 1. (Deferred at the June 15, 2011 meeting) 9-12 P/CA 25/11 — K. Kwapich 1296 Commerce Street (Part Lot 4, Block C, Plan 65, Part 3, 40R-11704) City of Pickering 2. P/CA 27/11 —A. Persaud & C. Jairam-Persaud 13-17 1952 Calvington Drive (Part of Block 5, 40M-2339) City of Pickering 3. P/CA 28/11 — S. GoKool 1599 Kelvinway Lane (Lot 31, Plan 40M-1467) City of Pickering 4. P/CA 29/11 — E. & V. Camara 1918 Fairport Road (Lot 38, Plan 818) City of Pickering (IV) Adjournment 18-21 22-26 Accessible For information related to accessibility requirements please contact • Lesley Dunne P I C K E F� I�N G T. 905.420.4660, extension 2024 TTY 905.420.1739 Email Idunne@cityofpickering.com . == ,. ,�', �Ej���=; -:, s■� ��� �����■��i�_��� Pending Adoption 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 (I) (II) Adoption of Aqenda Moved by Bill Utton Seconded by Eric Newton Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, July 6, 2011 7:00 pm Main Committee Room That the agenda for the Wednesday, July 6, 2011 meeting be adopted. Carried Unanimously Adoption of Minutes Moved by Shirley Van Steen Seconded by Bill Utton That the minutes of the 8th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, June 15, 2011 be adopted as amended. Carried Unanimously 1 nl • ' • • • x,. -. � . � '�u `i�u���� 1 —„ !a ,�, , y �,1 � ' � " • . • 1 — _� +ra.� �.���,.�_��I�� � � � • S ' ' � � � 11 (III) Reports (Deferred at the June 15; 2011 meeting) P/CA 21/11 — D. Burger 550 Ashfield Court (Lot 34, Plan 40M-1419) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-Iaw 3036, as amended by By-law 1543/82 to permit a 0.1 metre side yard depth to an existing shed located in the side yard, whereas the by-law requires a 1.0 metre side yard depth, and that all accessory buildings be located in the rear yard. 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. David Burger, owner, 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 Bill Utton That application P/CA 21/11 by D. Burger, be Refused on the grounds that the 0.1 metre side yard depth and the location of the existing shed in the side yard are major variances that are 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 2 ., - „ � ��o�� �_ � — � 5 hR3T�i� le, .,..,. i ..cir 1 ■ _���_�.���f�� Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, July 6, 2011 �� 7:00 pm Main Committee Room P/CA 22/11 — Whitevale Golf Club 2952 Golf Club Road (South Part Lot 29 & 30, Concession 4, Part Lot 1& 2, 40R-18997) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3037, as amended by By-law 3155/89, 4825/96 and 6847/08 to permit a golf practice facility, whereas the by-law permits a golf practice facility use until July 29, 2011, after which only agricultural uses are permitted. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to continue the operation of a golf practice facility. 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 Region of Durham advising a condition be imposed in favour of the Region as follows: The Whitevale Golf Club shall satisfy the Region of Durham, financial and otherwise including the extension of the April 1, 2008 agreement signed with the Region. The extended agreement would provide the Region with su�cient time to secure ownership of any golf course lands it may require. Alex Maggiacomo, owner, 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 Tom Copeland That application P/CA 22/11 by Whitevale Golf Club, be Approved on the grounds that the temporary golf practice facility use 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 O�cial Plan and the Zoning By-law, subject to the following conditions: 1. That this variance apply only to the area zoned as "A(T-GPF)" in By-law 3037 as amended by By-laws 4825/96 and 6847/08, as generally sited and outlined on the applicanYs submitted plans. 3 C�� o� Committee of Adjustment ��� Meeting Minutes �� _ � � Wednesday, July 6, 2011 7:00 pm Main Committee Room 2. That the variance shall apply for the period of July 29, 2011 to December 31, 2012, and that this decision shall become null and void on January 1, 2013. 3. That the applicant satisfies the requirements of the Region of Durham, financial and otherwise. Carried Unanimously P/CA 23/11 — J. & J. Will 1881 Spruce Hill Road (Lot 70, RCP Plan 1041, Part 1, 40R-25049) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, to permit a side yard width of 0.5 metres to an existing shed, whereas the by-law requires a minimum side yard width of 1.0 metre for an accessory structure. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain zoning compliance. 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 & JoAnn Will, owners, were 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 Eric Newton That application P/CA 23/11 by J. & J. Will, be Approved on the grounds that the 0.5 metre side yard width to an existing shed 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 condition: 1. That this variance apply only to the existing shed, as generally sited and outlined on the applicanYs submitted plan. Carried Unanimously � � ,� - „ � ,���i���=� —. �� ,�,T„�, R`�.��� _���\����_��� P/CA 24/11 — E. Mason 434 Churchwin Street (Lot 67, Plan 21) City of Pickering Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, July 6, 2011 7:00 pm Q � Main Committee Room The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3037 as amended by By-law 2677/88, to permit an existing lot area of 1,006 square metres, a side yard width of 1.2 metres to the existing dwelling and proposed addition, a front yard depth of 8.8 metres to the proposed covered porch and a front yard depth of 4.9 metres to the existing dwelling, whereas the by-law requires a minimum lot area of 3,000 square metres, a side yard width of 2.4 metres and front yard depth of 9.0 metres. The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a Heritage District Permit, building permit and zoning compliance for a proposed two storey addition to the existing dwelling. 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. Ellen Mason, owner, 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 Bill Uttor That application P/CA 24/11 by E. Mason, be Approved on the grounds that the a lot area of 1,006 square metres, a side yard width of 1.2 metres to the existing dwelling and proposed addition, a front yard depth of 8.8 metres to the proposed covered porch and a front yard depth of 4.9 metres to the existing dwelling 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 existing dwelling and proposed addition as generally sited and outlined on the applicanYs submitted plans. 5 • ' • � • •� -- a� ,. � �'�.i � +aTTU����� 1 �„ . v�,—c � y I{ �I !�*TS+ Ic�t?K � ' � �. 1 _� • _���,���_'�� � � � • � • � 2. That the applicant obtains a Heritage District Permit and a building permit for the proposed construction by July 5, 2013, or this decision shall become null and void. Carried Unanimously 5. P/CA 25/11 — K. Kwapich 1296 Commerce Street (Part Lot 4, Block C, Plan 65, Part 3, 40R-11704) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511 to permit a front yard depth of 4.6 metres and an east side yard width of 0.7 metres to a proposed one and two-storey addition to an existing detached dwelling, whereas the by-law requires a front yard depth of 7.5 metres and a side yard width of 1.5 metres. The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit for a proposed addition to the existing detached dwelling. M. Yeung, Assistant Sec�etary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department recommending refusal for the east side yard width and approval for the front yard depth subject to conditions. Written comments were received from the City's Development Control Manager expressing no concerns. Written comments were also received from Lily & Jorjan Miranda in objection to the application. Kamil Kwapich, owner, was present to represent the application. Lily Miranda of 1298 Commerce Street was present in objection to the application. Kamil Kwapich explained the application and how he has not had a chance to meet with the neighbours to discuss their concerns. In response to questions from Committee Members, Kamil Kwapich noted that if the garage was brought forward, he would still need the same variances however it would now be blocking all natural light into his own kitchen. Therefore, the proposed location is the preferred location for the proposed attached garage. Kamil Kwapich explained he has designed a layout with a narrow garage and provided a site plan for the Committee Members to review. L•'� 6. . � -- r,. ���uj��i�� I - � : , , i� u _� � • -, ����/���_'�� Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, July 6, 2011 Q 7 7:00 pm Main Committee Room Lily Miranda outlined comments that were submitted in objection to the application. Lily Miranda expressed concerns with the risk of damage to their house during construction; the proposed garage located too close to the property line, directly outside a bedroom window as well as health and safety issues. The proposed structure may also cause future drainage issues, i.e. flooding to their basement. The proposed structure will eliminate all natural lighting on the western exposure of their property. In addition Lily Miranda explained that she does not want the wood fence to be moved or altered during the construction of the addition. Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Bill Utton That application P/CA 25/11 by K. Kwapich, be Deferred until the next meeting to provide an opportunity for the applicant to meet with neighbours and City staff. P/CA 26/11 — U. & D. Schorn 1760 finch Avenue (South Part of Lot 18, City of Pickering Carried Unanimously Concession 2, Part 2, 40R-8590) The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, to permit a 28 square metre addition to an existing guest house located in the Greenbelt Zone, whereas the by-law does not permit residential uses in the Greenbelt Zone. 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 the application be tabled. Written comments were received from the City's Development Control Manager expressing no concerns pending acceptance from TRCA. Written comments were also received from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority recommending the application be tabled until further technical submissions are submitted to determine the technical feasibility of the proposal and a TRCA permit is required prior to construction. Uwe & Maureen Schorn, owners, were present to represent the application. Jeffery Bentley of 1770 Finch Avenue was present to obtain additional information on the application. e�� o� Committee of Adjustment i;�, Meeting Minutes _ �� Wednesday, July 6, 2011 L� 8 7:00 pm Main Committee Room Maureen Schorn explained the application and indicated the house does not have a basement or large rooms to accommodate a growing family. Jeffery Bentley indicated he is in support of the application, however expressed a concern with the glass railing around the proposed balcony. Jeffery Bentley questioned if the east end of the railing could be a solid wall to address his privacy concern. Moved by Bill Utton Seconded by Eric Newton That application P/CA 26/11 by U. & D. Schorn, be Tabled on the grounds that the 28 square metre addition to an existing guest house is premature until staff confirms the legal status of the guest house and determines whether the addition is appropriate, and comments are received from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. Carried Unanimously (I� Adiournment Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Shirley Van Steen That the 9th meeting of 2011 the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 7:46 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2011. Carried Unanimously Date hair Assistant Secretary-Treasurer 0 '�-`..u.`', ���� � wx:� Report to Committee of Adjustment Application Number: P/CA25/11 �9 Meeting Date: July 27, 2011 (Deferred from the July 6, 2011 Meeting) From: Marg Wouters, MCIP, RPP Manager, Development Review & Urban Design Subject: Committee of Adjustment Application P/CA 25/11 K. Kwapich 1296 Commerce Street (Part Lot 4, Block C, Plan 65, Part 3, 40R-11704) City of Pickering Application: The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511 to permit a front yard depth of 4.6 metres to a proposed addition to an existing detached dwelling, whereas the by-law requires a front yard depth of 7.5 metres. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a buiiding permit for a proposed addition to the existing detached dwelling. Recommendation: The Planning & Development Department considers the front yard depth of 4.6 metres to the proposed one-storey addition 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 apply only to the proposed one-storey addition, as generally sited and outlined on the applicanYs revised submitted plans. 2. That the applicant obtains a building permit for the proposed construction by July 26, 2013 or this decision shall become null and void. Background: The Committee of Adjustment on July 6, 2011, deferred this application which requested relief to the by-law to permit a front yard depth of 4.6 metres and a side yard width of 0.7 metres to proposed additions to the existing dwelling. The application was deferred to the next meeting to provide the applicant the opportunity to meet with their neighbours and City staff to discuss an appropriate garage and dwelling addition design. The applicant submitted a revised plan for the garage addition to the existing dwelling which complied with side yard standards and therefore, a variance for the side yard is no longer required. J� o Report P/CA 25/11 (Deferred from the July 6, 2011 Meeting) Comment: O�cial Plan and 2oning By-law Pickering Official Plan — Urban Residential Areas — Low Density Areas Zoning By-law 2511 —"R4" — Fourth Density Zone Appropriateness of the Application Front Yard Depth Variance July 27, 2011 Page 2 the intent of the front yard depth of 7.5 metres is to provide an adequate buffer space between buildings and street activity, and to provide an adequate landscaped area at the front of the property the variance for a 4.6 metre front yard depth would apply only to the proposed one-storey addition at the front of the house, which comprises only approximately 50 percent of the front fa�ade of the existing dwelling; the proposed variance would maintain the neighbourhood character on Commerce Street, provide an appropriate buffer space and provide an adequate landscaped area within the front yard of the property • the intent of the zoning by-law would be maintained Date of report: July 20, 2011 Comments prepared by: ���� Mila Yeung � Planner I MY:MW:Id ��a�,�o„�� ,,- o,b�d d� Enclosures ����� Marg Wouters, MCIP, RPP Manager Development Review & Urban Design il �. � Information Compiled from Applicant's Submitted Plan P/CA 25/11 K. Kwapich 19.1 m ,i � ,I Ig ;I � % � � ;i, � � I ig � � I — �i� } �" � �!, — � 1.5m �� _ � iel �' I � � : �a, �.� .'� �_ i j9 CD V i I 'I i � �',..; I� COMMERCE STREET N This map was protluced by [M1e City of Pickering Planning 8 �evelopment Department. Planning Inbrmation Services Mapping antl Design, June 24 2011. c�� °� Report to ; ; Committee of Adjustment ERI Application Number: P/CA 27/11 � 3 Meeting Date: July 27, 2011 From: Ross Pym, MCIP, RPP Principal Planner— Deveiopment Review Subject: Committee of Adjustment Application P/CA 27/11 A. Persaud & C. Jairam-Persaud 1952 Calvington Drive (Part of Block 5, 40M-2339) City of Pickering Application: The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 6585/05 to permit a rear yard depth of 4.1 metres to a proposed raised deck and a side yard width of 0.0 metres, whereas the by-law requires a rear yard depth of 6.0 metres and a side yard width of 0.6 metres. The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit for the prpposed raised deck. Recommendation: The Planning & Development Department considers the side yard width of 0.0 metres to the proposed raised deck to be a major variance that is not desirable for the appropriated development of the land; and not in keeping with the general intent of the Zoning By-law, and therefore recommends Refusal of the proposed variance. And The Planning & Development Department recommends that the application be amended to allow a side yard width of 0.5 metres to the proposed raised deck. The Planning & Development Department considers the rear yard depth of 4.1 metres and the amended side yard width of 0.5 metres to the proposed raised deck 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: That these variances apply only to the raised 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 July 26, 2013, or this decision shall become null and void. 14 Report P/CA 27/11 Background: July 27, 2011 Page 2 Since the mailing of the Notice of Public Hearing, it have been determined that according to Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 6585/05, it requires a minimum side yard width of 0.6 metres to any structure which is not part of a common wall. Therefore, a relief for a side yard width of 0.0 metres to the proposed raised deck has been added to this minor variance application. Comment: Official Plan and Zoning By-law Pickering Official Plan —"Urban Residential — Medium Density Areas" within the Highbush Neighbourhood Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 6585/05 —"SA-8" — Single Attached Residential Zone Appropriateness of the Application Rear Yard Depth Variance • the intent of the minimum 6.0 metres rear yard depth is to ensure that a useable amenity space is provided in the rear yard, to maintain an established character of openness and to provide an appropriate buffer space between structures on abutting properties • the proposed rear yard depth of 4.1 metres to the proposed raised deck will maintain an adequate amenity space in the rear yard of the subject property • the rear of the subject property abuts open space being the Petticoat Creek Valley Lands and therefore provides an appropriate buffer space between structures while maintaining an acceptable amount of openness • the intent of the Zoning By-law would be maintained Side Yard Width Variance • the intent of the minimum 0.6 metres side yard width is to provide an appropriate buffer space between properties • a side yard width of 0.0 to the proposed raised deck does not provide a buffer/separation space between properties • a minimum side yard width of 0.5 metres to the proposed raised deck provides an appropriate buffer space between structures on abutting properties • the intent of the zoning by-law would be maintained Report P/CA 27/11 July 27, 2011 15 Date of report: July 20, 2011 Comments prepared by: 'v V1,� Mila Yeung Plannerl MY:RP:Id �,u„��=ao,,,�.,, do� Enclosures Page 3 ��pJl/� ��-�y� Ross Pym, MCIP, RPP Principal Planner — Development Review �6 Information Compiled from ApplicanYs Submitted Plan P/CA 27/11 A. Persaud & C. Jairam-Persaud M ri M CALVINGTON DRIVE � �� �" m ��.51 �- .. . . ' r, -�f � � � � I � EXISTING � DWELLING I I I ; I ' I I ( ��»�� E PROPOSED ° DECK ���' �� , 4.1m � 7.5m �B ;� � �� To permit a 4.1 metre rear yard depth and a O.Om side yard width to a proposed deck N This map was protleced by ihe City of Pickering Planninq & Development Oepartment Planning Irrformation Services Mapping antl �esign, July 18, 2011. 18 �`� °� Report to ; ; Committee of Adjustment I�KERI Application Number: P/CA 28/11 Meeting Date: July 27, 2011 From: Ross Pym, MCIP, RPP Principal Planner— Development Review Subject: Committee of Adjustment Application P/CA 28/11 S. Gokool 1599 Kelvinway Lane (Lot 31, Plan 40M-1467) City of Pickering Application: The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 1998/85 to permit a rear yard depth of 5.9 metres to a proposed raised deck, whereas the by-law requires a rear yard depth of 7.5 metres. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building permit to replace the existing raised deck with the proposed raised deck. Recommendation: The Planning & Development Department considers the rear yard depth of 5.9 metres to a proposed raised deck 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 proposed raised deck, as generally sited and outlined on the applicanYs submitted plans. 2. That the applicant obtains a building permit for the proposed construction by July 26, 2013, or this decision shall become null and void. Report P/CA 28/11 July 27, 2�11 Page 2 19 Comment: Official Plan and Zoning By-law Pickering Official Plan — Urban Residential Areas — Low Density Areas within the Liverpool Neighbourhood Zoning By-law 3036— "S4" — 1998/85 Appropriateness of the Application Rear Yard Depth Variance • the intent of the minimum 7.5 metres rear yard depth is to ensure that a useable amenity space is provided in the rear yard, to maintain an established character of openness, and to provide an appropriate buffer space between structures on abutting properties • the proposed rear yard depth of 5.9 metres to the proposed raised deck will maintain an adequate amenity space in the rear yard and maintain the existing established character of openness • the intent of the Zoning By-law will be maintained Date of report: July 20, 2011 Comments prepared by: �.(,� � Mila Yeun� Planner I MY:RP:jf cofa/reports/201 tlpca28-1 t.doc Enclosures ��J �� Ross Pym, MCIP, RPP Principal Planner— Development Review W - Z � Q� Q � Z J W Y �� �r�� � � o , Q �� : 68m Information Compiled from Applicant's Submitted Plan P/CA 28/11 S. Gokool �,qMe�F e�c�'QY °'�� ��FN�F �F �, = A� �oF °j ^E`: . N' EXISTING -...,,e \ DWELLING ''�'� PROPOS DECK 34 S� ' �'`�i ' To permit a 5.9 metre rear deoth to a or000sed deck 9� �► Z1 N This map was protlucetl bythe City of Pickering Planning d Developmen[Department, Planning Infortnation Services Mappinq and Design, July n, 201t. 22 ��� °� Report to ; ; Committee of Adjustment I�KERI Application Number: P/CA 29/11 Meeting Date: July 27, 2011 From: Ross Pym, MCIP, RPP Principal Planner— Development Review Subject: Committee of Adjustment Application P/CA 29/11 E. & V. Camara 1918 Fairport Road (Lot 38, Plan 818) City of Pickering Application: The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036 to permit the repiacement of an existing garage with a proposed two storey detached garage partially located in the side yard, and having a garage height of 6.0 metres and to recognize a side yard width of 0.3 metres to an existing shed, whereas the by-law requires all accessory structures not part of a main building to be erected in the rear yard, a maximum accessory structure height of 3.5 metres, a minimum side yard width to an accessory structure of 0.6 metres. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain zoning compliance and a building permit for the proposed garage. Recommendation: The Planning & Development Department considers the proposed two storey detached garage partially located in the side yard, and having a garage height of 6.0 metres, and to recognize a side yard width of 0.3 metres to an existing rear yard shed 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 O�cial Plan and the Zoning By-law, and therefore recommends Approval of the proposed variances, subject to the following conditions: 1. That these variances appiy oniy to the proposed garage and existing shed, as generally sited and outlined on the applicanYs submitted plans with this application. Report P/CA 29/11 July 27, 2011 23 Page 2 2. As part of the building permit submission, the applicant ensures that no habitable space is proposed within the proposed detached garage. 3. That the applicant obtains a building permit for the proposed construction by July 26, 2013, or this decision shall become null and void. Comment: O�cial Plan and Zoning By-law Pickering Official Plan —"Urban Residential Areas — Low Density Areas" within the Dunbarton Neighbourhood Zoning By-law 3036 — "R4" Appropriateness of the Application Accessory Structure in Side Yard Variance • the intent of the requirement to locate detached accessory structures in the rear yard is to maintain the character of the area and to ensure adequate access between the front yard and the rear yard of the lot is provided • the proposed garage is a replacement of the existing garage • the proposed garage will provide sufficient separation between the side lot line and the garage • the proposed garage would not obstruct access between the front and rear yards and have no adverse impact on the surrounding neighbours or character of the neighbourhood . the intent of the Zoning By-law will be maintained Accessory Structure Height Variance the intent of the maximum accessory building height of 3.5 metres is to minimize the visual impact of accessory buildings on abutti�g properties and on the streetscape, and to ensure other yards are not significantly obstructed by these structures on the property the location of the proposed detached garage having a height of 6.0 metres will not create a visual impact on the surrounding streetscape due to subject property being a deep lot and that there is heavy screening of trees and vegetations onsite the second level of the proposed detached garage is intended for storage, no human habitation is intended 24 Report P/CA 29/11 the design of the garage will existing dilapidating garage July 27, 2011 Page 3 complement the existing dwelling and replace the the intent of the zoning by-law will be maintained Accessory Structure Side Yard Width Variance • the intent of the side yard width of 0.6 metres to an accessory structure is to maintain an established character of openness, to maintain a buffer space between dwelling and adjacent lots, and to provide adequate access to the rear yard of the property . the side yard width of 0.6 metres to the existing shed is an existing situation • the side yard width dces not appear to have an adverse impact of the surrounding neighbourhood • the intent of the zoning by-law will be maintained Input From Other Sources Date of report: July 20, 2011 Comments prepared by: � "" l. '"�4'' Mila Yeung Planner I MY:RP:jf cofalrepoAS/201 t/pca29-1 t.doc Enclosures �`�� ��-� V Ross Pym, MCIP, RPP Principal Planner— Development Review `; I � 1 Information Compiled from ApplicanYs Submitted Plan P/CA 29/11 E. & V. Camara To permit a proposed detached garage 6.0 metres in height partially located in the side yard. 200.Om 65.5m PROPOSED/'- �' DETACHED �- —. - GARAGE �EXISTING DWELLIN r�«��� � 0.3m 200.Om� rmit a 0.3 metre side yard to an existing shed � m �[i v 0 a 0N L.1_ � � � L¢L T�is map was pmtluced by the City of Pickering Planning 8 Developmen[ Department. Planning InPormation Services Mapping and Design, July 11, 2011.