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Home My WebLink AboutApril 11, 2012Com m ittee of Ad j ustment Agenda Meeting Number: 4 Date: Wed nesday, Apri I 11, 2012 ,. „�. f,ii,�,�iW17L'��,�,� � . �' . �,_ :.....�. . . ��. „, ;-- �j.;.w,,r. .:,.: :.:::.:::.::.. r.c�0a.3= w �. �y ` \ (I) Adoption of Agenda �II) Adoption of Minutes from March 21, 2012 (III) Reports Committee of Adjustment Agenda Wednesday, April 11, 2012 7:00 pm Main Committee Room Page Number 1-7 1. {Deferred at the March 21, 2012 meeting) 8-12 PIGA 06/12 - T. FielderN. Marshall 1892 Liverpool Road (Lot 16, Plan 492) City of Pickering 2. P/CA 12112 - C. Lazar 932 Vistula Drive (Lot 376, Plan M 17) City of Pickering 3. PICA 13/12 - J. Pitino & C. Mullin 547 Rodd Avenue (Block A, Plan 233, Part 1, 40R-19204) City of Pickering 4. P/CA 14/12 - V. & L. Klukiewicz 865 Darwin Drive {Lot 25, Plan 40M 1628) City of Pickering 5. P/CA 15/12 - B. Gamble & J. Wilcox 4$4 Oakwood Drive (Pat lot 97, Plan 350, Part 1, 40R-2552� City of Pickering (IV) Adjournment 13-17 18-23 24-28 29-34 ACCessible ��r information related to accessibility requirements please contact � -- - - Lesley Dunne P I C K E R( N� T. 905.420.4660, extension 2024 '� - TTY 905.420.1739 Email Idunne@pickering.ca �t� , , :=� :,,� ,� . �� ! _. � "'� ��.--="'.`'n'c.�.�' �_�� ,��_-� Pending Adoption 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 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 21, 2�12 7:03 pm Main Committee Room David Johnson, Committee Chair acknowledged the presence of Bill McLean, Regional Councillor Ward 2{ar�ived at 7:55 pm and was present until the meeting adjourned) (I) (Il) Adaption of Aqenda Moved by Bill Utton Seconded by Eric Newton That the agenda for the Wedn�sday, March 21, 2012 meeting be adopted. Carried Unanimously Adoption of Minutes Moved by Eric Newton Secanded 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 �i�w> . .`,,. � �� , �� ,��,- `�';��: __� . � . �_��_� �� (III) Reports Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 21, 2012 7:43 pm (Deferred from February 29, 2012 meeting) P/CR 06/12 — T. FielderN. Marshall — Amended 1892 Liverpool Road (Lot 16, Plan 492) City of Pickering Main Committee Room 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 applica#ion. A petition was also received with 68 signatures from residents who does 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 Gameron Linton were present in favour of the applicatian. 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 iocation of two trailers. Terry Fielder also submitted additional form letters from surrounding neighbours indicating no concerns with the application. Diana Gau1d 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 �� Q� Committee of Adjustment �� Meeting Minutes �° '-°�' �° � � _ Wednesday, March 21, 2012 �� 7:03 pm Main Committee Room Darren Romani explained the previous location the trailers where stored has since closed down and other locations could cost anywhere from fifty to hundred dollars. 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 fvr about 10 years and they have fu11y 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 suppart the application. Peter Torne also indicated that the propased 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 ta discuss possible amendments to the application. Carried Unanimously 2. P/CA 09I12 — R. Koeder — Amended 661 Pleasant Street (Part Lot 9, 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 rnetres, 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 propased 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.Q 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 , �� ,�'-' :�i� �� '�1« �-. � . � � � �a..., ; - - - : ::� :. .......::::.:_.,, ..:;�.e�•�: ,.�� . _�_�� • � ��'�� Com m ittee of Ad j ustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 21, 2012 7:03 pm Main Committee Room The applicant requests approvaf 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 af Pickering Planning & Development Department recommending approva! 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 Commi#iee 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 propased 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 �9/12 by R. Koeder, be Approved on the grounds that the existing lot frontage of 12. i 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 apprapriate development of the fand, 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 C�ty o¢� Committee of Adjustment �� Meeting Minutes ��` �� 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 canstruction by March 21, 2014, orthis decision shall become null and void. Carried Unanimousfy 3. P/CA 10/12 — Royal Admiral (Canada} Inc. 726 Kingston Road � (Part Lot 28, Broken Frontage Concession Range 3, Park 25 #0 29 & 43, 40R-15653} City af 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-�ut component to a dine-in restaurant but not a standalone take-out use. The applicant requests appraval 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 canditions. Written comments were also received from the City's Development Control Manager expressing na 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 PICA 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 purpase of the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law, subject tQ the following conditions: � , �� ,,,,, . , r�=�Gl�_ �; 1�,� =:, a , sa-'� ti,y — -�,:`�3��► _ �__��_�._�_��! � � Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 21, 2012 7:03 pm Main Committee Room 1. That this variance apply anly to the 1 QO square metre restaurant for take-out service anly as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans. 2. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction by Nlarch 21, 2014, or this decision shall become null and void. Carried Unanimously 4. P/CA 11/12 — J. & I. 5onnylal 1884 Liverpoal 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 ta be parked on any lot. The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain zoning compiiance. M. Yeung, Assistan# Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City af Pickering Pianning & 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 rernovedlsold two of the trucks to reduce negative impact on community. He indicated that in the last location the #hree trucks were parked, they were getting broken into and he decided ta purchase this property in January 2012, under the impression from the previous owner that the property allows for the parking of large vehicles. 0 , �x ,,,,. , �� =:�i��'�;��; � �_�� 1_��_�� Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Bill Utton Com m ittee of Ad j ustment Mee#ing Minutes Wednesday, March 2'!, 2012 7:03 pm Main Committee Room 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 rnetres 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 David Jahnson Eric Newton Bill Utton Shirley Van Steen (IV) Adiournment in favour in favour in favour in favour opposed Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Bill Utton That the 3rd meeting of the 2012 Committee of Adjustment be adjvurned at 7:59 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustrnent be held on Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Carried Unanimously Date Chair Assistant Secretary-Treasurer 7 F��J �t� °�' Report to �.� � ; ; Committee of Adjustment I ERI Application Number: P/CA 06/12 Meeting Date: April 11, 2012 (Deferred from March 21, 2012 meeting) From: Ross Pym, MCIP, RPP Principal Planner — Development Review Subject: Committee of Adjustment Application P/CA 06/12 — Amended T. FielderN. Marshall 1892 Liverpaol Road (Lot 16, Plan 492} City of Pickering Application: 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 on a lot {2 trailers and 2 personal vehicles to be parked in the fron� yard and 1 trailer to be parked in the rear yard), a rear yard depth 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 minimurn accessory building rear yard depth of 1.0 metre to accessory structures that are greater than 10 square metres and maximum lot coverage of 5 percent far all accessory buildings. The applicant requests approval of #hese variances in order to establish zoning compiiance. Recommendation: The Pfanning & Deveiopment Department considers the parking of 3 trailers and 2 personal vehicles on a lat (2 trailers and 2 personal vehicles to be parked in the front yard and 1 trailer to be parked in the rear yard), an accessory building rear yard depth of 0.3 metres and an accessory building lot coverage of 6 percent to be 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, and therefore recommends Refusal of the proposed variances. Report P1CA 06/12 — Amended 2 April 11, 2012 Page 2 F�� Background: The Committee of Adjustment first heard the application on February 29, 2012 and deferred the application until the next meeting, March 21, 2012, to provide an opportunity for the applicant to meet with City StafF to discuss possible amendments to the application. The applicant submitted an amended applicatian for consideration at the Commit#ee of Adjustment Meating on March 21, 2012. �n March 21, 2012, the Committee deferred the application until the April 11, 2012 meeting to provide another opporiunity for the applicant to meet with City staff to discuss the appfication. Further to the first amendments made to the application which was to remove one accessory building and eliminating a variance for the height of one of the trailsrs, the applicant has submitted a further amendment to the appfication. The applicant's latest amended application is to relocate the parking of 1 trailer from front yard to the rear yard. This report reflects the final amended application. Cornment: Official Plan and Zoning By-law Pickering Official Plan — Urban Residential Areas — Low Density Areas within the Liverpool Road Zoning By-law �036 — "R3" Appropriateness of the Application Parking Variances • the intent of the by-law requirements to restrict the number of parked vehicles to a maximum of 4 vehicles, 1 of which may be a trailer on a residential zone lot, is to preserve the residential character of neighbourhoods and the aesthetic quality of neighbourhood streetscapes � • the by-law intent is also to prevent an excessive number of vehicles being � parked an a detached dwelling p�operty and specifically to control the number of vehicles parked in a front yard + the intent of the by-law is to accommodate parking for the personal vehicles of dwelling occupants and limit built in flexibility for multi-purpose and recreatianal vehicles, thereby it is not intended for the parking of multiple trailers and recreational vehicles + the parked trailers and vehicles have a negative visual impact on the residential streetscape of Liverpoof Road north of Glenanna Road • the majority of the front yard has been surtaced for vehicle parking resulting in a negative streetscape appearance • the intent of the Zoning By-law would not be maintained Repart PICA Q6/12 — Amended 2 �. � April 11, 2012 Page 3 Accessory Building Lot Coverage and Setback Variances • the intent of the 5 percent maximum accessory structures lot coverage is t� ensure the maintenance of an appropriate amount of amenity area uncovered by buildings and to regulate the amount af building floor area occupied by of accessory buildings on a !ot • the intent of the zoning by-law requiring a 1.0 metre setback for structures equal to or greater than 10 square metres from lot lines is to ensure that adequate maintenance access is avaifabie to the sides of the structures, ensure that the eaves do not encroach on the adjacent properties, ensure roaf drainage stays on the subject property, and to minimize the visual impact tha# their locatian may have on adjacent properties • the applicant proposes ta remove one existing shed from the existing six sheds an the property to reduce the total floor area of all accessory structures to $4.6 metres • the floor space of all accessory structures is significant and constitutes an area only marginally smaller than the dwelling size on the Iot • a 5 percent caverage affowance for accessory buildings is considered adequate, especially when taking into account the large area of the subject property (1,395 square metres) • the proposed accessory building lot coverage appears to have negative impact on the immediate neighbourhood • the building setback of 0.3 metres to an existing accessory building in the rear yard does na# ensure adequate maintenance access is available to the sides of the structure, ensure roof drainage stays on the subject praperty • the d.3 metres setback is a significantly reduced setbacic for an accessory struc#ure with an area of 43.6 square metres and a length of 14.3 metres along the west property line • the 0.3 metres setback appears to impose a visual impact on adjacent property • the intent of the zoning by-law would not be maintained Date of report: April 4, 2012 Comments prepared by: � ,; ;��.. Mila Yeung Planner II MY: RP:Id J�ICOFA1RepoA5�20721pce 06-12 4eferreG - Amentlad 2.doc Enclosures � �'� Ross Pym, MCI� RPP Principal Planner — Development Review �� To permit a!ot coverage of 6 percent for all accessory structures 2m SH D 2 SH 1� 4 1 1.2m 0.3m SH 1 m ;O.fim 5 Information Compiled From Revised Applicant's Submitted Plan PICA 06/'I2 - T. Fielder 8� V. Marshall � �, EXISTING �n � POOL � � 4.Om 1.5m To permit an accessory structure setback of 0.3m E u� d� � To permit the parking of 3 trailers and 2 personal vehicles � � � � EXISTiNG 1 Storey HOUSE ti.°_' � �L% (a T �' L � 6.�m vehicle vehicle ersona � Q � J � � � W � J sY This map was produced by the city of Pickering Planning & Developmen[ Oepa�tment, Pfanning Information Services Division Mapping and �esign, Mar. 14, 2012. C4ty ��' Report to _� 3 ' �' Committee of Adjustment � � - I � KERI Application Number: P/CA 12l12 Meeting Date: April 11, 2012 From: Ross Pym, MCIP, RPP Principal Planner — Development Review Subject: Committee of Adjustment Application P/CA 12/12 C.Lazar 932 Vistula Drive (Lot 376, Plan M'f7) City of Pickering Application: The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2520 to permit a front yard depth of 6.0 metres and a side yard width of 0.6 metres to a proposed garage addition to the existing dwelling, whereas the by-law requires a minimum front yard depth of 7.5 metres and a side yard width of 1,5 metres . The applicant reques#s approval of this variance in order to obtain a building permit for the proposed garage addi#ion. Recommendation: The Planning & Develapment Department considers a side yard width of 0.8 metres to a proposed garage addition to be a major variance that is not desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and in keeping with the general intent and purpose. of the Zoning By-law, and therefore recommends Refusal of the side yard width of O.fi metres. And The Planning & Development Department considers a front yard depth of 6.0 metres 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 fallowing conditions: Repart PICA 12/12 _p `� April 11, 2012 Page 2 That this variance apply only to the proposed detached garage that complies with the minimum side yard width zoning provision, as generally sited and autlined on the applicant's submitted plans. 2. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction by Aprii 11, 2014, or this decision shall become null and void. Comment: Official Plan and Zoning By-law Pickering Qfficial Plan — Urban Residential Area — Medium Density Area within the West Shore Neighbourhood Zoning By-law 2520 — "R4" Appropriateness of the Application Front Yard Depth Variance • the intent of the front yard depth af 7.5 metres is to pravide an adequate buffer space between buildings and street activity, and to provide an adequate fandscaped area at the front of the property « the variance for a front yard depth of 6.0 would apply only to the proposed garage addition which appears to provide an appropriate buffer space and provide an adequate fandscaped area within the front yard of the property • the proposed variance would also maintain the neighbourhood character on Vistula Drive • the intent of the zoning by-law would be maintained Side Yard Variance • the intent of a 1.5 me#res minimum side yard width is to provide an appropriate buffer space between structures on abutting properties • the proposed variance for a side yard width of 0.6 metre to the proposed garage addition does not provide for adequate buffering between the existing structures on abutting properties • the applicant has provided no land use justifica#ian for the application and the proposal can be redesigned to accommodate the two car garage if this is the priority of the owner • the proposed addition does not provide sufficient buffer space between structures and represents overdevelopment of the property Report PICA 12112 April 11, 2012 <, �. Page 3 q J the proposed design may impose negative visual impacts on the streetscape and it would be aut of character with the neighbourhood the intent of the zoning by-law would not be maintained Input From Other Sources Development Controf Date of report: April 4, 2012 Comments prepared by: �'U �l� Mila Yeung Planner II MY:RP:id cofalreports/2012/pca 12-12.doc Enclosures • downspouts should be directed so that drainage daes not discharge onto the neighbouring property C� Ross Pym, MCI , RPP Principal Planner — Development Review � �J Information Compiled From Applicant's Submitted Plan P/CA 12/12 - C. Lazar 18.2m r ---==-�1 EXISTiNG I � � I'� SHED , . , __ �', �`i_— . �l l_—�'=_ �1 EXISTING ';-_. ,- _ POOL w � � 3 1.5 To permit a front yard depth of 6.0 metres .. . ._. . , , _:: , _,�----. _ , _,___ _ _ i ; .` �-�y � . ...... . � � � _ .. _, l _ _. �, __. --.. , , __ _� , _..,. _ �_� _� .. �.�- __ 3 {ISTING VELLING w rn U+ 3 i � To permit a side yard width of 0.6 metres l;—' �� ,� c ' . `_� �� . �j .6m ._. - �4 � � `h , I � � ' -��yl . ' [� � y.�,, . � , � ._ x , �._ � � �-� � 0 � 18.2m VISTULA �RIVE N This map was praduced by the city ot i'ickering Planning & Development Departmenf, Planning Information Services Division Mapping and Design, Mar. 23, 20�2. � � ct� o� Report to ' " Committee of Adjustment �� I KERI Application Number: P/CA 13/12 Meeting Date: April 11, 2012 From: Ross Pym, MCIP, RPP Principal Planner — Development Review Subject: Committee of Adjustment Application P/GA 13/1 Z J. Pitino & D. Mullin 547 Radd Avenue (Block A, Plan 233, Part 1, 40R-19204) City of Pickering Application: The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511 to permit a front yard depth of 3.3 metres to a praposed staircase leading to a raised porch and front entrance and a flankage side yard width of 1.5 metres to a proposed detached dwelling, whereas the by-law requires a front yard depth of 7.5 metres and a flankage side yard of 4.5 metres. The applicant requests approval af this variance in order to obtain a building permit for the proposed detached dwelling. Recomrnendation: The Planning & Development Depa�tment considers the front yard depth af 3.3 metres to a propose stairease leading to a raised porch and front entrance and the flankage side yard width of 1.5 me#res to a proposed detached dwelling to be minor variances tha# 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 proposed detached dwelling, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans. 2. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction by April 11, 2014, or this decision shall become null and void. Report PICA 13/12 Background: April 11, 2012 Page 2 � 9 Since the mailing of the public notice, the Planning & Development Department identified that a flankage side yard width variance of 1.5 metres is also required and the applicant has amended the application accordingly. This report includes the requested flankage side yard width variance of 1.5 metres, Comment: Official Plan and Zoning By-law Pickering Official Plan — Open Space System — Active Recreational Area and Urban Residential Area — Low Density Area within the Rosebank Neighbourhood Zoning By-law 2511 — "R4" Appropriateness of the Application Front Yard Depth Variance • the intent of the front yard depth af 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 3.3 metres front yard depth wouid apply only ta the staircase ieading to a proposed detached dwelling setback 7.5 metres from the front lat line • the proposed variance would maintain the neighbourhood character on Rodd Avenue, 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 Flankage Side Yard Width Varian�e the intent of the 4.5 metres #lankage side yard width requirement is to provide an adequate buffer space between street activity and to provide an adequate landscaped area in the flankage side yard of the property the proposed flankage side yard width of 1.5 metres to an unopened municipal road allowance that the City has no current plans to apen appears to provide an appropriate buffer space the intent of the zaning by-law would be maintained Report P/CA 13/12 ��t Input From Other Sources Form letter signed by 15 neighbours advising they support the application. Engineering Services Date of repart: April 4, 2012 Comments prepared by: ��' Mila Yeung Planner II MY: RP:Id cofalrepo rts12012/pca 13-12. doc Enclasures April 11, 2Q12 Page 3 • there are no current plans to open and maintain the road allowance that abuts the subject property �`�, o-� Ross Pym, MCIP, PP Principal Planner — Development Review r i.. 'L Information Cornpiled From Applicant's Submitted Plan P/CA 13/12 - J. Pition & C. Mullin .�n� � nRIVE �� This map was produced by the city o( Pickering Planning & Developmant Department, Flanning Information Services Division Mapping and Design, Mar 2Q 2012_ �� Information Compiled From Applicant's Submitted Plan P/CA 13/12 - J. Pition 8� C. Mullin '' Y � �r>>,,.� '.._�. 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Klukiewicz $65 Darwin Drive {Lot 25, Plan 40 M 1628) City of Pickering Application: The applicant reques#s relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 2918/88 ta permit a rear yard depth of 2.5 metres to a proposed 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 for the proposed deck. Recornmendation: The Planning & Development Department considers the rear yard depth of 2.5 metres to be a major variance that is not desirable far the appropriate development of the land, and not in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law, and therefore recommends Refusal of the proposed variance. And The Planning & Development Department recommends a rear yard depth of 5.7 metres #o the proposed raised deck. The Planning & Development Department considers a rear yard depth of 5.7 metres to a proposed raised deck with guardrails to be a minvr variance that is desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Zaning By-law, and therefore recommends Approval of the proposed variance, subject to the following conditions: 1. That this variance apply only to the proposed raised deck and guardrail, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans. 2. That the applicant revised the proposed development to exclude guardraifs in the design of the deck where the deck is under 0.6 metres in height. 3. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction by Apri1 11, 2014, or this decision sha11 become null and void. Report P/CA 14/12 April 11, 2012 Page 2 Comment: Official Plan and Zoning By-law Pickering Officiai Plan — Urban Residential Area — Low Density Area within the Dunbarton Neighbourhood Zaning By-law 3036 as amended by 2918/88 —"S1" App�opriateness 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 apenness, and to provide an appropriate buffer space between structures on abutting properties • the proposed rear yard depth of 2.5 metres to the proposed uncovered deck with guardrails wifl not maintain an adequate amenity space in the rear yard and will not maintain the existing established character of openness • the recommended rear yard depth of 5.7 metres to a proposed uncovered deck with guardrails wilf maintain the established character of openness and provide an appropriate buffer space between structures on abutting properties • the Ontario Building Code does not require guardrails to be constructed on a deck that is less than 0.6 metres in height and the by-law states that uncovered steps nat exceeding 0.9 metres in height above grade may project 1.5 metres into any require front or rear yard, thereby the removal of the guardrails from the lowest deck where it is less than 0.6 metres in height will comply with the setbacks of the zoning by-law • the intent of the Zoning By-law will be maintained Date of report: Apri14, 2012 Comments prepared by: ,�ti��,. � Mila Yeung Planner II MY:RP:Id eo�e��e pohsl20, Lpce,<-,1.do� Enclasures � � oss Pym, MCIP, RPP Principal Planner — Development Review a, .� iq � .� �- z w U � W � U J Q C� W pC Information Compiled From Applicant's °� � Submitted Plan P/CA 14/12 - V. $� L. Klukiewicz DARWIN DRIVE � 2.5m � This map was produced 6y the city of Pickering Planning & Development Department, Planning Information Services Division Mapping and Design, Mar. 26, 2472. fy � / � 0.9m I _�.._...... 1.1�m ...i�,....... Information Compiled From Applicant's Submitted Plan P/CA 14112 - V. 8� L. Klukiewicz ►,-._�_____� . , 0.9m i .�.T_. J___. 0.4m'" . I , : , .' I � �l! f � Ii� 0 m,� i__�' �j I_ _I f; 1 (,_:_ -,-�, ._.;_; �� I , 0.4m ` SIDE ELEVATI4NS � . -, i� � 0.9m ', ; i 1� i �. � ___� i � 1.1m � � _T_. �.�� REAR ELEVATION � i 0.9m , � 1 11m I __P_ This map was produced by the city of Pickering Planning 8 Development Department, Planning Infortnation Services Divislon Mapping and Design, Mac 26, 2012. �_� �� Report to ; ; Committee of Adjustment `�� I � KERI Application Number: P/CA 15I12 Meeting Date: April 11, 2012 From: Ross Pym, MCIP, RPP P�incipal Planner — Develapment Review Subject: Committee of Adjustment Application P/CA 15/12 B. Gamble 8� J. Wilcox 484 4akwood Drive (Part Lot 97, Plan 350, Part 1, 40R-2552) City of Pickering Application: The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511 to permit a new detached 3 car garage having a height of 5.8 metres and a flankage side yard width of 4.5 metres to the proposed garage, whereas the by-law permits a maximum accessory building height of 3.5 metres and requires a minimum flankage side yard width of 7.5 metres tv an accessory structure. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building permit for the proposed detached 3 car garage and obtain zoning compliance for the existing flankage side yard width. Recommendation: The Planning & Development Department considers the accessary building height of 3.5 metres and a flankage side yard width of 4.� metres to the proposed detached garage to be major variances that are not desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and not in keeping with the general intent and purpase flf the Zoning By-law, and therefare recommends Refusal of the proposed variances. Comment: Official Plan and Zoning By-law Pickering Official Plan —"Urban Residential Area — Low Density Area" within the Rosebank Neighbourhvod Zoning By-law 2511 — "R4" Report PlCA 15/12 � �� Appropriateness of the Application Accessory Structure Height Variance April 11, 2012 Page 2 • the intent of the maximum accessory building height of 3.5 metres is to minimize the visual impact of accessory buikdings on abutting properties and on the streetscape, and to ensure other yards are not significantiy obstructed by these structures on the property • the proposed garage height af 5.4 metres will create a visual impact on the streetscape of the proposed road (as known as Milton Road} that is planned to eventually become an opened municipal right-of-way in the future • the location of the proposed detached garage having a height of 5.4 metres will create a negative visual impact on the streetscape as it will be in complete view and not screened • the intent of the by-law would not be maintained Flankage Side Yard Width Variance • the intent of the flankage side yard width requirement of 7.5 metres to an accessary structure is to provide an adequate buffer space befinreen street activity, an adequate landscaped area in the flankage side yards of the property and to be consistent with the front yard depth af abutting lots that firont onto the same road • the flankage side yard width of 4.5 metres to a proposed detached garage does not appear to provide adequate space for the movement of a large camper trailer to access the proposed garage • given that the existing detached dwelling has a two car garage within it, the proposed development for a detached three car garage, does nat preserve the residential nature of a neighbourhaod which is to provide parking only for the residential occupants of the property • the proposed detached garage represents an overdevelopment of the property as the size of the detached garage is as big as the main dwelling � and accessory structures are intended to be significantly smaller for residential properties • to access the proposed detached garage, the applicant proposes ta pave the flankage side yard and the front yard as driveway to allow vehicuiar access into the rear yard where the proposed garage is located • the paving of the front yard and flankage side yard along with the existing driveway to the attached garage does not provide any landscaping along Oakwood Drive and thereby does n�t constitute appropriate development in a residential neighbourhood • the intent of the zoning by-law would not be maintained Report P/CA 15I12 Input From Other Sources Development Control Date of report: April 4, 2012 Cvmments prepared by: ,�n�j 0�. , ��N� Mila Yeung Planner II MY:RP:Id wfa/rapaAsl20 t ypca 1542.doc Enclasures April 11, 2012 Page 3 • we can support a 6.0 metres flankage side yard width to allow for fu#ure access from Milton Road should it ever be extended • if a 4.5 metres flankage side yard is permitted a 0.3 metres reserve will be required to restrict future access to Milton Road • a grading permit wilf be required if the application is approved cr� Ross Pym, MCI ; RPP Principal Planner — Development Review 3� � i, To permit a flanka side yard width of 4.5 metres Information Compiled From Applicant's Submitted Pfan PlCA 15i12 - B. Gamble 8� J. WiEcox MILTON ROAD(NOT TRAVELLED� � � _ �? I � � '� N r + ` �j � PROPOSED E, r GRRAGE � � 12.1 m To permit a height of 5.6 metres to a proposed garage PROPQSED 56.Om � � ORIVEWAY '�h -------------------•--•-------------•--- - ��--�-t , , -,-- Iv \, EXISTWG k, � '`� DWELLING ' '° A � � --- � _ a�sV.� \��,�. � � . .:� r, n. _ ....�� 60.9m � �� i� _ � �I i cD j o Q r Q O 0 .I � Q O iY This map was praduced by the city of Pickering Planning 8 Development Department, Planning Information Services Division Mapping and Design, Mar 26, 2012. � `st Information Compiled From Applicant's Submitted Plan PICA 15/'I2 - B. Gamble & J. Wilcox SIDE ELEVATIONS L'�i � �� E r � �._.. COI.CR�TE Svs.� FLi1uft -- C: i��)SS--��C �,iC�'I� 12.1m 9' �'�! x�r" 'rt. I D' �!-.'_ X i_'� ��. .. ;��' a o. ;t " N Gi.FlAG� C;�^vR i3.lf{AGE C:�_�:i .s.+k«rE 0:}C:i� �0 This map was produced by the city of Pickering Planning & �evelopment - Depertment, Planning Informetion Services Division MapD�ng and Design, Mac 2fi, 2o12.