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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08 July 3, 2013Committee of Adjustment Ag.enda Meeting Number:8 Date:Wednesday,July 3,2013 (I)Adoption of Agenda "(II)Adoption of Minutes from June 12,2013 (III)Reports 1.(Deferred from June 12,2013 meeting) PICA 36/13 Bancan Homes (S.Hossain) 606 Rosebank Road 2.PICA 37/13 J.&M.Bodrug 758 Hampton Court 3.PICA 38/13 M.Richard 1944 Valley Farm Road (IV)Adjournment Committee of Adjustment Agenda Wednesday,July 3,2013 7:00 pm Main Committee Room Page Number 1-17 18-24 25-29 30-34 Accessible •__ PICKE~G For information related to accessibility requirements please contact Lesley Dunne T.905.420.4660,extension 2024 TTY 905.420.1739 Email Idunne@pickering.ca Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday,June 12,201301 7:00 pm Council Chambers Pending Adoption Present: Tom Gopel~nd David Johnson -Chair Eric Newton Bill Utton Shirley Van Steen -Vice-Chair Also Present: Melissa Markham,Principal Planner -Development Review Lesley Dunne,Assistant Secretary-Treasurer (I)Adoption of Agenda Moved by Shirley Van Steen Seconded by Tom Copefand That the agenda for the Wednesday,June 12,2013 meeting be adopted. Carried Unanimously (II)Adoption of Minutes Moved by Tom Copeland Seconded by EriG Newton That the minutes of the 6th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday,May 22,2013 be adopted. Carried Unanimously 1 02 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday,June 12,2013 7:00 pm Council Chambers (III) 1. Reports (Deferred from May 1,2013) PICA 25/13 J.&J.Gray 699 Front Road The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511,as amended to permit a front yard depth of 0.3 metres to a second storey addition above the existing dwelling and a front yard depth of 5.2'metres to a proposed two-storey addition supporting a covered vehicular entrance,whereas the by-law requires a minimum front yard depth of 7.5 metres. The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit for a proposed addition to the existing dwelling. Principal Planner -Development Review outlined comments received from the City of Pickering City Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions.Written comments were received from Eugene Kerr &Sandra Parks of 691 Front Road indicating they have reviewed the design concept and are in support of the application.Written comments were also received from Paul &Lori Murray of 710 Front Road indicating they have reviewed.the concept drawings and are in support of the application. Wayne Cassidy,agent,was present to represent the application.No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Wayne Cassidy indicated he has met with the Heritage Committee and City staff and will be submitting revised building elevations as per staff recommendations. Moved by Shirley Van Steen Seconded by Bill Utton That application PICA 25/13 by J.&J.Gray,be Approved on the grounds that the minimum front yard depth of 0.3 metres to a second storey addition above the existing dwelling and a front yard depth of 5.2 metres to a proposed two-storey addition are minor in nature 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: 2 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday,June 12,2013 03 7:00 pm Council Chambers 1.That these variances apply only to the proposed second storey addition above the existing dwelling and to the proposed two-storey south addition,as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans. 2.That the applicant further consults with City Development Staff and submits revised building elevations that compliments and respects the character of the existing building,to the satisfaction of the Director,City Development,or this decision shall become null and void. 3.That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction by June 12,2015,or this decision shall become null and void. Carried Unanimously 2.(Deferred from May 22,2013) PICA 26/13 -Amended K.&J.Sukhra 1101 Gossamer Drive The applicant requests relief from the provisions of Zoning By-law 3036,as amended by By-law 4113/92: •to permit a minimum rear yard depth of 3.4 metres to an existing roof extension within the rear yard;whereas the zoning by-law requires a minimum rear yard depth of 7.5 metres •to permit a maximum lot coverage of 39 percent to accommodate the existing roof extension in the rear yard;whereas the zoning by-law permits a maximum lot coverage of 38 percent •to permit an accessory structure to be erected in the flankage side yard; whereas the by-law requires that all accessory buildings detached from the dwelling shall be erected in the rear yard (Amended variance) •to permit a minimum flankage side yard setback of 0.6 metres to a detached accessory building;whereas the by-law requires a minimum setback of 4.5 metres to an accessory building detached from the main building on a corner lot (Amended variance) 3 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday,June 12,2013 7:00 pm. Council Chambers The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit for an existing roof extension within the rear yard and zoning compliance for an existing shed in the flankage side yard. Principal Planner.-Development Review outlined comments received from the City of Pickering City Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions. Jennifer Sukhra,owner,was present to represent the application.Deena Jahurally of 1102 Gossamer Drive and Sally Gajraj of 1106 Gossamer Drive were present in favour of the application.Luigi &Nancy Morra of 1100 Pine Glen Drive and Peter Bonfiglio of 1122 Pine Glen Drive were present in objection to the application. Jennifer Sukhra submitted a petition signed by 24 surrounding neighbours indicating no issues or concerns with the utility shed located in the side yard. Jennifer Sukhra also submitted a letter of support from Frank Barry &Elizabeth Mitchell of 1103 Gossamer Drive.. Luigi &Nancy Morra expressed concerns with the grading on the subject property having been altered,which they believe is resulting in drainage issues on their property. Peter Bonfiglio expressed a concern with the landscaping and subsequent grading alterations on the subject property affecting drainage on surrounding properties. In response to drainage concerns expressed from surrounding neigbours, Principal Planner -Development Review explained that a detailed grading plan was approved by the City for all Plans of Subdivisions to determine where run-off will be directed within the subdivision and for each individual lot.Any subsequent changes in the grade resulting in impacts on surrounding lots should be dealt with by the property owners and not as a condition of the variance application. Moved by Tom Copeland Seconded by Shirley Van Steen That amended application PICA 26/13 by K.&J.Sukhra,be Approved on the grounds that the minimum rear yard depth of 3.4 metres to a roof extension within the rear yard;a maximum lot coverage of 39 percent to accommodate the roof extension within the rear yard;and an accessory structure to be erected in the f1ankage side yard with a minimum f1ankage side yard setback of 0.6 metres,are minor in nature that are desirable for the appropriate development of the lands, and in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law,subject to the following conditions: 4 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes 05 Wednesday,June 12,2013 7:00 pm Council Chambers 1.That these variances apply only to the roof extension,not to be enclosed with walls,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 12,2015,or this decision shall become null and void. Carried Unanimously 3.(Deferred from May 22,2013) PICA 27/13 G.Modica 481 Oakwood Drive The applicant requests relief from the following provisions of Zoning By-law 2511,as amended: •to permit a minimum south side yard width of 0.9 metres to a proposed attached garage;whereas the by-law requires a minimum side yard width of 1.5 metres •to permit a minimum flankage side yard width of 1.9 metres to a proposed covered entrance and to recognize a flankage side yard width of 1.3 metres to an existing two-storey detached dwelling;whereas the by-law requires a minimum flankage side yard width of 4.5 metres •to recognize a south side yard width of 0.7 metres to an existing two-storey detached dwelling and to an existing uncovered rear deck;whereas the by-law requires a minimum side yard width of 1.5 metres •to recognize a rear yard depth of 0.7 metres and a flankage side yard width of 0.7 metres to an existing shed on a corner lot;whereas the by-law requires a minimum rear yard depth of 3.0 metres and a minimum flankage side yard width of 4.5 metres for all accessory buildings located on a corner lot The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit to construct a covered entrance within the side yard and an attached garage within the front yard,as well as to obtain zoning compliance for the existing dwelling,uncovered rear deck and shed. Principal Planner -Development Review outlined comments received from the, City of Pickering City Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions. 5 06 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday,June 12,2013 7:00 pm Council Chambers Vince Modica,agent,and Sal Modica were present to represent the application. Brendan Donnelly of 479 Oakwood Drive was present in objection to the application. Sal Modica indicated the proposed garage would be setback approximately ten feet from the neighbours two car garage,which was in response to the concerns from objecting neighbours at the May 22,2013 meeting. Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Bill Utton That application PICA 27/13 by G.Modica,be Approved on the grounds that the minimum south side yard width of 0.9 metres to a proposed attached garage;the minimum flankage side yard width of 1.9 metres to a proposed covered entrance; the flankage side yard width of 1.3 metres to the existing two-storey detached dwelling;the south side yard widths of 0.7 metres to the existing two-storey dwelling and uncovered rear deck;and the rear yard depth and side yard width of 0.7 metres to an existing shed on a corner lot are minor in nature that are desirable for the appropriate development of the land,and in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law,subject to the following conditions: 1.That these variances apply only to the proposed attached garage and attached side covered entrance as well as to the existing dwelling and shed, as generally sited and outlined 01")the applicant's submitted plans.' 2.That the applicant obtains a building permit for the proposed construction by May 22,2015,or this decision affecting the proposed detached garage and proposed covered entrance shall become null and void. Carried Unanimously 4.(Deferred from May 22,2013) PICA 29/13 J.&G.Timleck 691 Foxwood Trail The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036,as amended by By-law 1543/82 to permit a 0.2 metre south side yard width to an existing accessory structure (pergola attached to a deck)not part of the main building,whereas the by-law requires a minimum side yard width of 1.0 metre for all accessory structures not part of the main building. 6 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday,June 12,2013 07 7:00 pm Council Chambers The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building permit for an existing accessory structure (pergola attached to a deck) associated with an above ground pool. Principal Planner -Development Review outlined comments received from the City of Pickering City Development Department recommending refusal. James Timleck,owner,was present to represent the application.No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. In response from questions from Committee Members,James Timleck explained there would be no problem maintaining the south side yard,as there is ample space for people to go under the deck.James Timleck also indicated there would be a safety issue if the deck was reduced in size.The safety issue would be people falling into the pool,and not off the side of the deck. Moved by Bill Utton Seconded by Eric Newton That application PICA 29/13 by J.&G.Timleck,be Refused on the grounds that the 0.2 metre south side,yard width to an existing accessory structure (pergola attached to a deck)not part of the main building is not considered to be minor in n~ture;not desirable for the appropriate development of the land,building or structure;and not in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law. Carried Unanimously 5.PICA 30/13 1613275 Ontario Inc 684 Victory Drive The applicant requests relief from the following provisions of Zoning By-law 2511,as amended: •to permit a minimum front yard depth of 6.0 metres;whereas the by-law requires a minimum front yard depth of 7.5 metres •to permit a minimum south side yard width of 0.6 metres to a proposed garage attached to the detached dwelling;whereas the by-law requires a minimum side yard width of 1.5 metres 7 08 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday,June 12,2013 7:00 pm Council Chambers •to permit a maximum lot coverage of 35 percent;whereas the by-law requires a maximum lot coverage of 33 percent The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit to construct a two-storey detached dwelling. Principal Planner -Development Review outlined comments received from the City of Pickering City Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions. Written comments were also received from the City's Development Control Manager indicating the proposed 0.6 metre side yard setback will require the relocation of the existing utility pole (at the owner's expense);the rear yard drainage must not be directed onto neighbouring properties;the existing swale on the south side of the lot will be impacted and a new drainage swale must be constructed to carry the rear yard drainage to the front of the property. Tarek Refaat,agent,waspresent to represent the application.Sylvain Boulanger of 676 Victory Drive,Paul White of 507 Cliffview Road and Bob Hardy of 686 Victory Drive were present in objection to the application. Sylvain Boulanger noted his property is located on the south side of the subject property and expressed concerns with the proposed development will block his view and it is too close to his property. Paul White indicated he represents the Fairport Beach Neighbourhood Association and explained the history of the area.Paul White expressed concerns with the proposed construction and the impacts it will have on the surrounding neighbourhood. Bob Hardy explained he shares the driveway with the subject property and expressed a concern with the removal of the driveway on the subject property. Bob Hardy also expressed a concern with grading and drainage. In response to concerns from neighbouring residents,Tarek Refaat indicated the front of the garage will be in line with the house to the south and there will be no windows on the garage and the grading plan will be professionally designed to protect the south and north side of the property,to ensure drainage and runoff is dealt with on site. 8 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday,June 12,2013 09 °7:00 pm _ Council Chambers Moved by Shirley Van Steen Seconded by Bill Utton That application PICA 30/13 by 1613275 Ontario Inc.,be Approved on the grounds that the minimum front yard depth of 6.0 metres;the minimum south side yard width of 0.6 metres to a proposed garage attached to the detached dwelling;and the maximum lot coverage of 35 percent are minor in nature that are desirable for the appropriate development of the land,and in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law, subject to the following conditions: 1.That these variances apply only to the proposed two-storey detached dwelling,as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans. 2.That the applicant relocates the existing utility pole at the owner's expense to the satisfaction of the City of Pickering. 3.That the applicant removes the existing driveway l.ocated on the north side of the property,at the owner's expense to the satisfaction of the City of Pickering. 4.That the applicant submits a grading plan as part of the building permit review process to the satisfaction of the City of Pickering. 5.That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction by . June 12,2015,or this decision shall become null and void. Carried Unanimously 6.PICA 31/13 J.Caiata/A.Caiata 468 Rosebank Road The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511,as amended,to permit a minimum north side yard width of 1.2 metres to a proposed detached dwelling on a proposed severed lot fronting onto Pike Court,whereas the by-law requires a minimum side yard width of 1.5 metres. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building permit to construct a one-storey bungalow with an associated loft space following the finalization of Land Division Application LD 126/12. 9 10 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday,June 12,2013 7:00 pm Council Chambers Principal Planner -Development Review outlined comments received from the City of Pickering City Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions.Written comments were also received from the City's Development Control Manager expressing no concerns. Joe Caiata,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 PICA 31/13 by J.Caiata/A.Caiata,be Approved on the grounds that the minimum north side yard width of 1.2 metres to a proposed detached dwelling is minor in nature 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 proposed detached dwelling and proposed lot,as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans. 2.That the applicant finalizes Land Division Application LD 126/12 by January 20,2014,or this decision shall become null and void. 3.That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction by June 12,2015,or this decision shall become null and void.' Carried Unanimously 7.PICA 32/13 G.&D.Robar 403 Finch Avenue The applicant requests relief from the provisions of Zoning By-law 3036,as amended: •to permit a minimum front yard depth of 10.0 metres to the proposed covered porch;whereas the by-law requires a minimum front yard depth of 12.0 metres •to permit uncovered steps to project a maximum of 2.2 metres into the required front yard;whereas the by-law requires uncovered steps or platforms not exceeding 1.0 metre in height above grade may project 1.5 metres into any required front yard 10 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday,June 12,2013 11 7:00 pm Council Chambers •to permit a minimum side yard width of 0.9 metres to an accessory building (detached garage);whereas the by-law requires a minimum side yard width of 1.0 metres •to allow an accessory building (detached garage)to be partially located in the east side yard;whereas the by-law requires all accessory buildings shall be erected in the rear yard •to permit a maximum lot coverage of 23 percent;whereas the by-law requires a maximum lot coverage of 20 percent The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit to construct a second storey addition,a covered front porch and an accessory building (detached garage). Principal Planner -Development Review outlined comments received from the City of Pickering City Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions.Written comments were received from the City's Development Control Manager expressing no conc,erns.Written comments were also received from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority expressing no concerns. Debbie Robar,owner,was present to represent the application.Evelyn Vade of 403 Finch Avenue was present in favour of the application. Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Bill Utton That application PICA 32/13 by G.&D.Robar,be Approved on the grounds that the minimum front yard depth of 10.0 metres to the proposed covered porch;the projection of 2.2 metres of the uncovered steps into the front yard;an accessory building (detached garage)having a minimum side yard width of 0.9 metres and partially located in the side yard;and a maximum lot coverage of 23 percent are minor in nature that are desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law,subject to the following conditions: 1.That these variances apply only to the proposed covered porch and detached garage 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 12,2015 or this decision shall become null and void.. Carried Unanimously 11 1Z Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday,June 12,2013 7:00 pm Council Chambers 8.PICA 33/13 Z.Inshanally 1592 Harrowsmith Court The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036,as amended by By-law 1975/85,to permit a minimum flankage side yard width of 2.6 metres to a proposed second storey covered balcony,whereas the by-law requires a minimum flankage side yard width of 7.5 metres. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building permit to construct a second storey covered balcony. Principal Planner -Development Review outlined comments received from the City of Pickering City Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions.Written comments were also received from the City's Development Control Manager expressing no concerns. Zaman Inshanally,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 BiU Utton That application PICA 33/13 by Z.Inshanally,be Approved on the grounds that the minimum flankage side yard width of 2.6 metres to a second storey covered balcony is minor in nature 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 proposed second storey covered balcony, ,as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans. 2.That the proposed second storey covered balcony remains unenclosed,or this decision shall become null and void. 3.That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction by June 12,2015,or this decision shall become null and void. Carried Unanimously 12 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday,June 12,2013 13 7:00 pm Council Chambers 9.PICA 34/13 Whitevale Golf Club 2985 Golf Club Road The applicant requests relief from the provisions of Zoning By-law 3037,as amended by By-laws 3155/89,4825/96,6847/08,to permit a temporary golf practice facility use,whereas the by-law permits a golf club practice facility use until December 31,2012,after which only agriculture uses are permitted. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to continue the operation of a temporary golf practice facility use for the period of July 5,2013 to December 31,2014,after which only agriculture uses are permitted. Principal Planner -Development Review outlined comments received from the City of Pickering City Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions.Written comments were also received from the City's Development Control Manager expressing no concerns. Alex Maggiacomo,agent,was present to represent the application.No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. In response to a question from a Committee Member,Alex Maggiacomo explained permanent zoning will be applied for,to permit the use,once the Seaton Zoning By-law is completed. Moved by Bill Utton Seconded by Eric Newton That application PICA 34/13 by Whitevale Golf Club,be Approved on the grounds that the temporary golf practice facility use is minor in nature that is desirable for the appropriate development ofthe 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 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 applicant's submitted plans. 2.That the variance shall apply for the period of July 5,2013 to December 31,2015,and that this decision shall become null and void on January 1,2016. Carried Unanimously 13 .CilLJ o~ 14 10.PICA 35/13 S.Clayton 521 McLeod Crescent Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday,June 12,2013 7:00 pm Council Chambers The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511,as amended,to permit a rear yard depth of 6.0 metres to a proposed uncovered deck,whereas the by-law requires a minimum rear yard depth of 7.5 metres. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building permit to construct and replace an existing uncovered deck. Principal Plan'ner -Development Review outlined comments received from the City of Pickering City Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions.Written comments were also received from the City's Development Control Manager expressing no concerns. Stan Clayton,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 PICA 35/13 by S.Clayton,be Approved on the grounds that the rear yard depth of 6.0 metres to an uncovered deck in the rear yard is minor in nature,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 proposed uncovered 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 12,2015,or this decision shall become null and void. Carried Unanimously 14 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday,June 12,2013 7:00 pm Council Chambers 15 11.PICA 36/13 Bancan Homes (S.Hossain) 606 Rosebank Road The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511,as amended: •to permit a minimum rear yard depth of 3.0 metres,whereas the by-law requires a minimum rear yard depth of 7.5 metres •to permit a minimum north side yard width of 1.2 metres;whereas the by-law requires a minimum side yard width of 1.5 metres •to permit a maximum projection of eaves and sills to project 1.0 metre into the required yards;whereas the by-law permits a maximum projection of eaves and sills into a.required yard of 0.45 metres •to permit a maximum lot coverage of 44 percent;whereas the by-law permits a maximum lot coverage of 33 percent The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit to construct a two-storey detached dwelling. Principal Planner -Development Review outlined comments received from the City of Pickering City Development Department recommending refusal.Written comments were received from the City's Development Control Manager expressing no concerns.Written comments were received from Councillor Kevin Ashe indicating the application may be revised and supports the granting of the revised variances. Written comments were also received from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority expressing no objections to the application.TRCA also indicated the owner is required to apply for a TRCA permit revision as the drawings approved on June 27,2012,Permission for Minor Works -Letter of Approval No.C-120438 permit drawings do not match the drawings provided as part of Minor Variance Application PICA 36/13. Paul Weppler &Dana Saccoccio,agents,were present to represent the application.Peter Chang of 474 Toynevale Road,Lisa-Lynne Robinson of 476 Toynevale Road and Marilyn Stitt were present in objection to the application. 15 16 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday,June 12,2013 7:00 pm Council Chambers Paul Weppler &Dana Saccocio indicated they have met with City staff prior to the Committee of Adjustment meeting to discuss their vision and design intent. Dana Saccocio submitted a revised site plan for the Committee to review and explained the amending variances for the side yard and lot coverage.The applicant explained the irregularity of the lot,as the rear yard of the subject property abuts a side yard and the south side yard of the property abuts a rear yard.The applicant stated that the design of the dwelling was to take advantage of the protected TRCA lands to the north of the property and maximize the amount of glazing (windows)that are allowed on the north face of the dwelling. The applicant stated that the amenity area on the site is being provided to the ~ide of the property,instead of the rear. Peter Chang,who lives to the west of the subject property,expressed concerns with the request for increased lot coverag~and stated that the proposed development is too close to the property line. Lisa-Lynne Robinson,who lives to the south of the subject property,expressed concerns with the height of the building and looking at a brick wall that will extend along a majority of the property line,the increase in lot coverage,light pollution if lights are being installed in the eaves,loss of privacy due to high windows,loss of natural light onto her property and safety concerns and protection to her property during construction. Marilyn Stitt indicated she lives across the street from the subject prop~rty and feels the variances being applied for are major not minor and questioned if the home can be designed smaller. In response to questions and concerns from neighbours and Committee Members,Dana Saccocio explain~d that there will be no lighting in the eaves. Moved by Shirley Van Steen Seconded by Bill Utton That application PICA 36/13 by Bancan Homes (S.Hossain),be Deferred until the next meeting to provide an opportunity for the applicant to meet with City Staff and give the Committee Members an opportunity to visit the site. Carried Unanimously 16 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday,June 12,2013 7:00 pm Council Chambers 17 (IV)Adjournment Moved by Bill Utton Seconded by Eric Newton That the 7th meeting of the 2013 Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 8:45 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on Wednesday,July 3,2013. Carried Unanimously Date Chair Assistant Secretary-Treasurer 17 Report to Committee of Adjustment Application Number:PICA 36/13 Meeting Date:July 3,2013 Deferred from:June 12,2013 From: Subject: Application: Nilesh Surti,MCIP,RPP Manager -Development Review &Urban Design Committee of Adjustment Application PICA 36/13 Bancan Homes (S.Hossain) 606 Rosebank Road The application was deferred by the applicant at the June 12,2013 Committee of Adjustment meeting in order to further discuss their proposal with City Development staff.The applicant has submitted a revised plan to construct a two-storey detached dwelling.To facilJtate the proposed development the minor variance application has been revised to delete the required side yard variance,increase the minimum rear yard' depth from 3.0 metres to 4.0 metresand to reduce the maximum lot coverage from 44 percent to 40 percent. The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511,as amended: •to permit a minimum rear yard depth of 4.0 metres;whereas the by-law requires a minimum rear yard depth of 7.5 metres; •to permit a maximum projection of eaves and sills into a required yard of 1.0 metres; whereas the by-law permits a maximum projection of eaves and sills into a required yard of 0.45 metres;and .•to permit a maximum lot coverage of 40 percent;whereas the by-law permits a maximum lot coverage of 33 percent. The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit to construct a two-storey detached dwelling. Recommendation: The City Development Department considers the minimum rear yard depth of 4.0 metres; eaves and sills to project a maximum of 1.0 metres into the required yards;and a maximum lot coverage of 40 percent for the proposed detached dwelling to be major variances that are not desirable for the appropriate development of the lands,and not in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law,and therefore recommends Refusal of the proposed variances. Report PICA 36/13 Background: July 3,2013 Page 2 19 A Land Division Application LD 058/10 was approved by the Durham Region Land Division Committee in 2010 to create the subject property.At the time of the land division application a conceptual site plan was submitted to the City Development Department, which demonstrated that a future dwelling could be located on the subject property in compliance with the zoning by-law. Agency Comments: Engineering &Public Works Toronto and Region Conservation Authority •no comments •no objections to the application •the Owner is required to apply for a revised TRCA permit as the approved drawings dated June 27,2012,do not match the drawings provided as part of Minor Variance Application PICA 36/13 Public Comments from the June 12,2013 Committee of Adjustment Meeting: Some of the concerns identified by surrounding property owners at the June 12,2013 Committee of Adjustment meeting .are as follows: •the property will be overbuilt for the neighbourhood •the property will.overshadow and infringe on privacy •development is too close to the property line •loss of privacy •if the variances were approved the dwelling would extend along a majority of the property line Official Plan and Zoning By-law Pickering Official Plan -Urban Residential Area -Low Density Areas within the Rosebank Neighbourhood Zoning By-law 2511 -"R4"-Detached Dwelling Residential Zone Appropriateness of the Application Rear Yard Depth,Eaves and Sills Projection and Coverage Variances •the requested variances should be considered as a whole as all variances are required for the proposed development 20 Report PICA 36/13 July 3,2013 Page 3 •the intent of the zoning by-law is to regulate the size,scale and massing of the dwelling and to ensure that proposed uses and structures are compatible with the existing community •a conceptual site plan,was submitted as part of the previous land division application,which demonstrated that the property is of adequate size to accommodate an approximately 3,200 square foot two-storey detached dwelling in compliance with the zoning by-law •the proposed two-storey dwelling consists of a reverse slope driveway to a two-car attached garage and is approximately 3,200 to 3,500 square feet •the proposed variances will not provide an appropriate outdoor amenity space as provided on similar properties within the neighbourhood •the proposed rear yard variance does not provide an appropriate setback or separation from abutting properties •the increase in massing along the south property line would have potential adverse impacts on the adjoining properties to the south and west with respect to .privacy and shadowing •given the extent and magnitude of the variances being sought,City Development staff are of the opinion that the requested variances are not minor in nature •staff are of the opinion that the requested variances are not desirable for the appropriate development of the lands as the overall massing and size of the dwelling in relationship with the amount of outdoor amenity area will not be compatible with the surrounding character of the neighbourhood •the approval of the combination of variances requested by the applicant will result in a property that is overdeveloped and will not provide sufficient soft landscaping opportunities on the lot •staff are of the opinion that modifications can be made to the proposed dwelling in order to align the proposal with the standards established in the zoning by-law and minimize adverse impacts on the abutting property owners Date of report:June 27,2013 Comments prepared by:m1,m1cJAj~ Melissa Markham,MCIP,RPP Principal Planner -Development Review MM:NS:ld J:\Documents\Development\O-3700\2013\PCA 36-13\Report\PCA 36.13 Report.docx Enclosures h Surti,MCIP,RPP Manager,Development Review & Urban Design 21 / CIRCLECOWAN RICK HULL o->(oCt: ~ City Development Department - _~I~~ifJWffffn.t=rTl ROAD)~ I f-ZWUU1WCt: U oow~=2r/-JIMAITLAND D~EIIf-- t TOYNEVALE -f-z-w-t5--~--5 ooo3~«o I I w ~~ DRIVE ~ - J:U1« - - f--~r--~Z::::Jo-2 OAD I I -~LLCt:Of---- I ~ ~0!\\\ /~\ City of Pickering =HJk--~tr-~.-COURT~ 25 II F"",_2-t5 I::::J IoCt: PROPERlY DESCRIPTION 606 Rosebank Road(Plan 350 Pt.Lt.118,40R-26896,Part 2,6) OWNER Bancan Homes Inc.(5.Hossain) FILE No.PICA 36/13 DATE May 21,2013 SCALE 1:5,000 DRAWN BY JB CHECKED BY AY 0Z-0 _??urces:~-Teronet Enterprises Inc.and its supplier'S.All r'lghts Reso!:rved.Not 0 pIon of survey.S 2012 t."lPACand its suppliel""s.All rionts Reserved.Not 0 pion of Survey.PN-1 22 Information Compiled from Applicant's Submitted Plan PICA 36/13 Bancan Homes Inc(S.Hossain) To permit a minimum rear yard depth of 4.0 metres o«o0::: ~ .Z«0) UJeno0::: E'<l:to 7.5m To permit a maximum lot coverage of 40 percent To permit the eaves to encroach a maximum of 1.0 metres into the required yard I ~--------f--------------------------------Ir'-'-'-'-t-''-j .-.-.-30.4~-.-.-"'-.-.-.-.--"-'-'"1 ~~i 8 !I '.'I.I I I.~.-.-:: I ."'"'-.I I "II~".,--._.~Ii".~...."..-I,-..-.1.t '-.-.:....-.~~.-..-I,-r----'--------~-i----._.'~----,+r4om:~__j L , :!E.~ NN This map was produced by the City of Pickering City Development Department, Planning Information Services Mapping and Design,May 28,2013. Information Compiled from Applicant's Submitted Plan PICA 36/13 Bancan Homes Inc(S.Hossain) 23 ~ ~.------ I \\\I \ \\II II -- II \\I I/ \I\I \\--\ -1 FRONT(EAST)ELEVATION REAR(WEST)ELEVATION \\ II SIDE (SOUTH)ELEVATION //"",/"" //""//"" SIDE (NORTH)ELEVATION This map was produced by the City of Pickering City Development Department, Planning Information Services Mapping and Design,May 28,2013. 24 Information Compiled from Concept Plan Submitted with LD 058/10 PICA 36113 Bancan Homes Inc(S.Hossain) o«o0::: ~Z« (()weno0::: z;J~• ~'l:', ----;7.s0 GARAGE 15.46 ::::" CONC.DEa< NO.4761STORE,'( BRICK 'C ~••• ~1 I ;;:I-c FFF:97.37 ~-iBW =97.07 ~SF =94.75 <n UF =94.52 >."",.':-:;":':'r(!,.J~, '\..;.~,""l"._ ."'>fj' 0.2M 1LJrf;e ~;" r _. ;...".._- ....•~-/:----._{.;'~:'r ._~-lOt/)-r /-'1 ~w'.--'f-......-.l t---,.~-~--~..c::~.-t:~,.<,":-"EF o.'.'"N~-~9..2J.,D~-'ot/4~'W "":-.-"";~.......,":.•.'":1'i\q';-:.'~:.-~",-:\,,<: .5.82 -.;;....•.\.-'-?~~ ;~,.,..,;>~..-~.~0'":~~J~", I ~.,.,s.,"g;"..J,~6'.2:':..9"Yi;"11 ~\-::-l~~'~,.. .•.~JI ..,".,,;.:~'.~1l!.'OQ'40"L N '53'\O"~":::";"-'•5''"\.-."1'~A '.','",:"_-...,J.~-:4.5'4-.-=--j2 ....,;.\~,.\..:.,.~"f..V'...,,"0 ",5 95.39SI'{;"'..••~;~t:'''::''',HPjLP j'96.10" This map was produced by the City of Pickering City Development Department, Planning Information Services Mapping and Design,May 28,2013. Report to Committee of Adjustment 25 Application Number:PICA 37/13 Meeting Date:July 3,2013 From: Subject: Application Nilesh Surti,MCIP,RPP Manager,Development Review &Urban Design Committee of Adjustment Application PICA 37/13 J.&M.Bodrug 758 Hampton Court The applicant requests relief from the following provisions of Zoning By-law 2511,as amended by By-law 1199/80: •to permit a minimum rear yard depth of 7.2 metres to a proposed sunroom addition;whereas the by-law requires aminimum rear yard depth of 7.5 metres •to permit a maximum lot coverage of 43 percent;whereas the by-law requires a maximum lot coverage of 38 percent •to permit a proposed uncovered platform and steps to project a maximum of 1.2 metres into the required rear yard;whereas the by-law does not permit uncovered platforms andlor steps to project in the rear yard The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit to construct a one storey sunroom addition,and uncovered deck and associated steps in the rear yard. Recommendation The City Development Department considers the minimum rear yard depth of 7.2 metres; a maximum lot coverage of 43 percent to a proposed sunroom addition and the proposed uncovered platform and steps to project a maximum of 1.2 metres into the rear yard to be minor in nature that 'are desirable for the appropriate development of the lands,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 apply only to the proposed one storey sunroom addition and proposed uncovered platform and steps,as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans. 2.That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction by July 3,'2015,or this decision shall become null and void. 26 Report PICA 37/13 July 3,2013 Page 2 Nilesh urti,MCIP,RPP Manager,Development Review &Urban Design Background The Owners have advised that the existing uncovered deck within the rear yard,which currently extends across the entire width of the dwelling,will be replaced with a new uncovered deck and steps leading into the rear yard in accordance to the applicant's submitted plan.A new platform is required in order to support the proposed sunroom. Comment Official Plan and Zoning By-law Pickering Official Plan -"Urban Residential -Low Density Areas"within the West Shore Neighbourhood Zoning BY-law 2511 as amended by By-law 1199/80 -"S"-Single Residential Zone Appropriateness of the Application' Rear Yard Depth,Lot Coverage and Uncovered Platforms Projecting into required Rear Yard Variances •the requested variances should be considered as a whole as all variancesare required for the proposed development •the intent of the zoning by-law is to regulate the size,scale and massing of the dwelling and to ensure that proposed uses and structures are compatible with the existing community •the zoning by-law does not permit the projection of uncovered steps or platforms into the required rear yard . •the uncovered deck (platform)within the rear yard will not extend beyond the proposed sunroom •the setback variances are required due to the irregular shape of the rear property line •the proposed one-storey sunroom,uncovered deck and associated steps will maintain a sufficient amenity space in the rear yard •the proposed uncovered deck will be less than 1.0 metre in height from established grade and will not impact adjoining property owners •the requested variances are minor in nature and maintains the intent of the zoning by-law Date of report:June 27,2013 Comments prepared by:r?ja ~~nnerll AY:NS:ld J:\Documents\Oevelopment\O-3700\Reports\2013\pca37-13.doc Enclosures City Development Department OUR LADY OF THE BAY SEPARATE SCHOOL FAIRPORT BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOL DRIVE' City of Pickering PROPERlYDESCRIPTION 758 Hampton Court(Pt.Lot 7,Plan M1185,40R-6239,Part 33) OWNER J.&M.Bodrug DATE May 28,2013 DRAWNBY JB FILENo.PICA 37/13 SCALE 1:5,000 CHECKEDBY AY Q 0 ource:!!l:Teronet Entel"prises Inc.end Its suppliers.All rights Reserved.Not 0 pIon at survey.2012 MPAC and its su liet""s.All rl hts Reserved.Not CI Ion of Surve . 27 I-(f)w00:U-.J-.J I I,---,---();0fTl(f)---j l' PN-2 HAMPTON COURT To permit a maximum 10 coverage of 43 percent 1.2m Eo r EXISTING DWELLING 9.0m 1 E.00l~ I I I I Ilo.6m To permit a minimum rear depth of 7.2 metres to a proposed sunroolT'l To permit uncovered steps and platforms to project 1.2 metres into the required rear yard to a proposed uncovered deck l' FILE No:PICA 37/13 APPLICANT:J.&M.Bodrug PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:758 Hampton Court Pt.Lot 7,Plan M1185,40R-6239,Part 33CityDevelopment Department DATE:June 17,2013 29 I.JFESm£RX£D UFESrn.ESIDERX£D SIDESUOiNGGLASSClASSSUDINGYIlNoOWYIlNoOWXCxo EI{) f"i SOUo SOUO SOUD NORTH(REAR)ELEVATION --0:0-------,-----"'-----r SQ.JD SOlID SOUO J SOUD I WEST(SIDE)ELEVATION r EAST(SIDE)ELEVATION ------ -, ----~---------11UFESrn.£FIlCEDSIDESUtIIIGGlASS 5' 'Mt(COW PATIO>CO DOOR L1'<lUU SOUD -- H ""-'I I FILE No:PICA 37/13 APPLICANT:J.&M.Bodrug PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:758 Hampton Court PI.Lot 7,Plan M1185,40R-6239,Part 33 City DevelopmentDepartment DATE:June 17,2013 30 From: Subject: Application Report to Committee of Adjustment Application Number:PICA 38/13 Meeting Date:July 3,2013 Nilesh Surti,MCIP,RPP Manager,Development Review &Urban Design Committee of Adjustment Application PICA 38/13 M.&V.Richard 1944 Valley Farm Road The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036,as amended,to permit a maximum height of 4.8 metres to a proposed accessory building (detached garage) containing a loft space for personal storage,whereas the by-law permits a maximum height of 3.5 metres for all accessory buildings not part of the dwelling. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building permit to construct the detached garage. Recommendation The City'Development Department considers the maximum building height of4.8 metres to a proposed accessory building (detached garage)to be minor in nature 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 apply only to the proposed accessory building (detached garage), as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans. 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 obtain a building permit for the proposed construction by July 3,2015,or this decision shall become null and void. Background City Staff have reviewed the height of the proposed detached garage,as illustrated on the applicant's submitted plan,and have verified the height of the structure to be 4.8 metres. The owners have advised City Staff of their intention to demolish an existing 22 square metre detached single car garage and replace it with a larger 53.5 square metre detached single car garage that would be generally sited on the same footprint. Report PICA 38/13 Comment Official Plan and Zoning By-law July 3,2013 Page 2 31 Pickering Official Plan -"Urban Residential-Medium Density Area"within the Liverpool Neighbourhood,which provides for residential uses including single-detached dwellings. Zoning By-law 3036 -"R3"-Third Density Residential Zone Appropriateness of the Application Maximum Height for Accessory Structure Variance •the intent of the maximum accessory building height of 3.5 metres is to minimize the visual impact of accessory buildings on abutting properties,and on the streetscape,as well as to ensure other yards are not significantly obstructed by these structures on the property' •the proposed detached garage will cover 2.5 percent of the lot area and will be sited approximately 23 metres from the Valley Farm Road right-of-way and will maintain a 1.5 metre south side yard setback •the established grade affecting the proposed detached garage is lower than the existing detached dwelling •the existing vegetation on the subject property will partially screen the proposed detached garage from Valley Farm Road and abutting neighbouring properties •the applicant has advised that the requested height will accommodate a 29 square metre unheated loft space for additional personal storage within the roof •the proposed detached garage will not preclude future development proposals in accordance with the Pickering Official Plan policies for properties designated as medium density on the west side of Valley Farm Road between Kingston Road and Fieldlight Boulevard •the requested variance is minor in nature and maintains the intent of the zoning by-law Date of report:June 26,2013 Nilesh Surti,MCIP,RPP Manager,Development Review &Urban Design AY:NS:ld J:\Documents\Development\O-3700\2013\PCA 38-13\Report\PCA 38-13.doc Enclosures DIANA, l' WALES PA PRINCESS AVENUE 1 FINCH DRAWN BY JB CHECKEDBY AY PICKERING RECREATION COMPLEX City Development Department DATE June 11,2013 SCALE 1:5,000 ~ BOULEVARD "~ I -~V Old( ~~~~, ~~~JECT ~~ ~~PROPERTY ~~// >~ ~~ex::ooex::ex::ou LANE - - 1T ROADII ROAD-1 w>o00:C)ZW--.JC) FINCH AVENUE GLENGROVE PUBLIC SCHOOL u PARK OWNER M.&V.Richard FILENo.P/eA 38/13 City of Pickering PROPERTYDESCRIPTION 1944 Valley Farm Road(Plan 509,Lot 13) ENGROVE 32 II II 9E L-- P~\L /"~ ~:"DGE ,2::=0 R ~ T lUWm:I $)==;u~~d 6,"'" ON'STREET J"l-=~t=~00:F=i (("\~1 JIIIII I 1_--~N il--Lr ,-II ~~o:E~U ~~~ ~~=;;lLDUGHT ~[--C~/ll~~;/~ ~~'--ROSEFIELD I III1 o~o ~ou,.ces:e-Teronet Enterprises Inc.and its suppliers.All rights Reserved.Not a pion of survey.e 2012 MPAC end its s~pptie,.s.All ,.icihts Reserved.Not 0 pion of Surv'ev.PN-12 33 . I 76.2m •E0 0cD•••«EXISTING ~12.0m _____ 0PROPOSEDONE0:::GARAGE STOREY E WITH LOFT DWELLING E ~SPACE ~0>r--0:::r..:NN «t LL E E >-E co WLOC":I 6Lr--1 ....J7.3m ....J 76.2m ~t l' ~ FILE No:PICA 38/13 APPLICANT:M.&V.Richard PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:1944 Valley Farm(Lot 13,plan 509) City Development Department I DATE:June 17,2013 34 To permit a maximum height 4.8 metres to a proposed detached garag 7.3m WEST(REAR)ELEVATION EAST(FRONT)ELEVATION --~-_.~---_L ---_...._._...... I~7.3m -..- SOUTH(SIDE)ELEVATION 7.3m NORTH(SIDE)ELEVATION FILE No:PICA 38/13 APPLICANT:M.&V.Richard PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:1944 Valley Farm(Lot 13,plan 509) City Development Department DATE:June 17,2013