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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
7:00 pm
Main Committee Room
Present:
Tom Copeland
David Johnson -Chair
Bill Utton
Shirley Van Steen
Also Present:
Ross Pym, Secretary-Treasurer
Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
Absent:
Eric Newton —Vice-Chair
(I) Adoption of Agenda
Moved by Bill Utton
Seconded by Tom Copeland
That the agenda for the Wednesday, June 13, 2012 meeting be adopted.
Carried Unanimously
(II) Adoption of Minutes
Moved by Shirley Van Steen
Seconded by Bill Utton
That the minutes of the 6th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 be adopted as amended.
Carried Unanimously •
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(III) Reports
1. P/CA 17/12 — L. Saunders
817 Fairview Avenue
(Plan 814, Lot 19)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511 to permit an existing lot
frontage of 7.6 metres, an existing lot area of 295 square metres, a front yard depth
of 1.6 metre to a proposed attached garage, a north side yard width of 0.5 metres,
a south side yard width of 0.9 metres, a proposed lot coverage of 42 percent, a
setback of 0.9 metres to an existing accessory building, and an existing total
accessory building lot coverage of 6 percent to allow for the construction of the
proposed 3 storey dwelling that will be built behind the existing dwelling and
converting the existing dwelling into an attached garage whereas the by-law
requires a minimum lot frontage of 15.0 metres, a minimum lot area of 460 square
metres, a front yard depth of 7.5 metres, north side yard width of 1.5 metres,
south side yard of 2.4 metres, a maximum lot coverage of 33 percent, accessory
building setback of 1.0 metres to all lot lines and maximum lot coverage of
5 percent for all accessory buildings.
The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building
permit for the constructions of the proposed 3 storey dwelling and garage.
Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering
Planning & Development Department recommending refusal to the front yard
depth of 1.6 metres and recommends that the application be amended to
request a front yard depth of 6.0 metres to a proposed attached garage. The
Planning & Development Department recommended approval for the variances
related to the proposed 3 storey dwelling, subject to conditions. Written
comments were also received from the City's Development Control Manager
expressing no concerns.
Leslie & Garry Saunders, owners, were present to represent the application.
Murray Nicholson of 816 Fairview Avenue was present to obtain additional
information and expressed concern with rear yard access. Alexander Seres of
815 Fairview Avenue was present in favour of the application.
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Leslie Saunders explained the neighbour to the south was granted a similar
variance a few years ago and there are other similar situations in the surrounding
neighbourhood. In response to a question from a Committee Member, Garry
Saunders explained they would like to start construction right away.
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2. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction by
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June 13, 2014, or this decision shall become null and void.
Carried Unanimously
3. P/CA 23/12 — P. & F. Wreglesworth
115 Secord Street
(Lot 10, Plan 40M-1762)
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City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law
4271/93 to permit a rear yard depth of 6.0 metres, 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 rear yard second storey deck.
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. Written comments were also received
from Robert Smerage of 122 Thicket Crescent in objection to the application.
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Correspondence received from Robert Smerage indicated a concern with lack of
privacy because Secord Street is at a much higher grade level than Thicket
Crescent and decks and balconies already overlook into their backyard.
Paul Wreglesworth, owner, was present to represent the application. No further
representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application.
Paul Wreglesworth explained there are other decks in the neighbourhood very
similar to his proposed rear yard second storey deck. In response to a question
from a Committee Member; Paul Wreglesworth indicated he has no objection to
provide additional landscaping for screening purposes.
Moved by Tom Copeland
Seconded by Shirley Van Steen
That application P/CA 23/12 by P. & F. Wreglesworth, be Approved on the
grounds that the rear 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, subject to
the following conditions:
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1. That this variance apply only to the proposed rear yard second storey deck,
as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans.
2. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction by
June 13, 2014, or this decision shall become null and void.
Carried Unanimously
4. P/CA 24/12 — M. & S. Wetzel
1144 Meadowlane Crescent
(Lot 68, Plan M1222)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law
1228/81 to permit a rear yard depth of 1.2 metres and a south side yard width of
0.5 metres to a proposed and existing multiple level deck, whereas the by-law
requires a rear yard depth of 7.5 metres and side yard widths of 1.2 metres.
The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building
permit for the proposed multiple level deck.
Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering
Planning & Development Department recommending refusal for a rear yard
depth of 1.2 metres and approval for a south side yard width of 0.5 metres
subject to conditions. Written comments were received from the City's
Development Control Manager expressing no concerns.
Michael Wetzel, owner, Bryan Norris, agent, were present to represent the
application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to
the application.
Michael Wetzel submitted six letters from surrounding neighbours indicating they
are fully aware of the variances being requested and the scope of work being
proposed and have no issues with the application. Michael Wetzel provided
pictures and explained to the Committee Members the different grade levels in
the rear yard and that he has already planted 12 foot high cedars along the
property line to address any privacy issues.
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Moved by Shirley Van Steen
Seconded by Bill Utton
That application P/CA 24/12 by M. & S. Wetzel, be Approved on the grounds
that the rear yard depth of 1.2 metres, south side yard width of a 0.5 metres to a
proposed and existing multiple level 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 Zoning By-law and Official Plan, subject to the
following condition:
1. That this variance apply only to the existing deck and stairs, as generally
sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans.
2. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction by
June 13., 2014, or this decision shall become null and void.
Carried
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Tom Copeland in favour
David Johnson opposed
Bill Utton in favour
Shirley Van Steen in favour
5. P/CA 25/12 — N. Bhaloo
1355 Brands Court
(Block F, Plan M998, Part 10, 40R-2015)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law
4325/73 to permit the construction of a cover over an existing deck resulting in a
lot coverage of 47 percent, whereas the by-law permits a maximum lot coverage
of 33 percent.
The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building
permit and zoning compliance for the existing cover on a deck.
Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering
Planning & Development Department recommending approval subject to
conditions. Written comments were also received from the City's Development
Control Manager expressing no concerns. Form letters were submitted from
eight surrounding neighbours indicting support to allow the construction of a
cover over the deck.
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Nizar Bhaloo, owner, was present to represent the application. Mrs. Maw of
1350 Glenanna Road was present in objection to the application.
Nizar Bhaloo indicated eight letters of support were received from surrounding
neighbours. In response to questions from Committee Members and a
concerned neigbour, Nizar Bhaloo indicated the deck will not be enclosed,
covered only, and it does not take up the entire backyard.
Mrs. Maw questioned if the extension is going to take up the entire back yard
and she also expressed concern with current construction taking place in the
rear yard other then the covered deck.
Moved by Bill Utton
Seconded by Shirley Van Steen
That application P/CA 25/12 by N. Bhaloo, be Approved on the grounds that the
lot coverage of 47 to permit the construction of a cover over an existing deck is a
minor variance that is desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and
in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and the Zoning
By-law, subject to the following conditions:
1. That this variance apply only to the existing covered deck, as generally sited
and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans.
2. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the covered deck construction
by June 13, 2014, or this decision shall become null and void.
Carried Unanimously
6. P/CA 26/12 to P/CA 28/12 — Geranium Homes Development Inc.
434 & 429 Staghorn Road and 562 Maitland Drive
(Lots 9, 2 & 11, Plan 40M-2470)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511, as amended by By-law
6993/09 to permit:
1. P/CA 26/11 a front yard depth of 3.5 metres to a covered porch attached to a
proposed two-storey detached dwelling, whereas the by-law requires a
minimum front yard depth of 4.5 metres.
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2. P/CA 27/11 a front yard depth of 3.1 metres to a covered porch attached to a
proposed two-storey detached dwelling, whereas the by-law requires a
minimum front yard depth of 4.5 metres.
3. P/CA,28/11 a front yard depth of 3.3 metres to a covered porch attached to a
proposed two-storey detached dwelling, whereas the by-law requires a
minimum front yard depth of 4.5 metres.
The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain building
permits for three proposed covered porches.
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.
Paul Kennedy, agent, was present to represent the application. No further
representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application.
Moved by Shirley Van Steen
Seconded by Bill Utton
That applications P/CA 26/12 to P/CA 28/12 by Geranium Homes Development Inc,
be Approved on the grounds that the front yard depth of 3.5 metres (P/CA 26/12),
3.1 metres (P/CA 27/12) and 3.3 metres (P/CA 28/12) for three proposed
covered porches are minor variances that are desirable for the appropriate
development of the land, and in keeping with the general intent and purpose of
the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law, subject to the following conditions:
1. That these variance apply only to the proposed covered porches, as
generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans.
2. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction by
June 13, 2014, or this decision shall become null and void.
Carried Unanimously
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(IV) Adjournment
Moved by Bill Utton
Seconded by Tom Copeland
That the 7th meeting of the 2012 Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at
7:55 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on
Wednesday, July 4, 2012.
Carried Unanimously
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