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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 12, 2013 Committee of Adjustment Calf a0 Meeting Minutes , -' ill 1 1-r .,�iui =. l�_� � Wednesday, June 12, 2013 PICKERII'\ Council Chambers Present: Tom Copeland 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 Copeland That the agenda for the Wednesday, June 12, 2013 meeting be adopted. Carried Unanimously (II) Adoption of Minutes Moved by Tom Copeland Seconded by Eric Newton That the minutes of the 6th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, May 22, 2013 be adopted. Carried Unanimously 410 1 Cali 4 y, Committee of Adjustment • irk- Meeting Minutes m— tm� .'''•' Wednesday, June 12, 2013 PICKERING 7:00 pm 4111 Council Chambers (III) Reports 1 . (Deferred from May 1, 2013) P/CA 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 P/CA 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: III 2 Sri CO Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes r t :, Wednesday, June 12, 2013 PI 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) P/CA 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 MAIN. Itie. Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 12, 2013 PI 1 I U. 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 P/CA 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 flankage side yard with a minimum flankage 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 City a t^ Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes • ''_ Wednesday, June 12, 2013 P 1 ' 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) P/CA 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. 1111 Principal Planner— Development Review outlined comments received from the City of Pickering City Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions. 5 u. Committee of Adjustment City (y0 Meeting Minutes F I-v!i i0 _ Wednesday, June 12, 2013 PICKERING�� _ 7:00 pm III 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 P/CA 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 on 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) P/CA 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 Cat 44 Committee of Adjustment 1 i , Meeting Minutes 6F1HbL Wednesday, June 12, 2013 P1CI RINIC 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 P/CA 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 nature; 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. P/CA 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 111 • 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 • Committee of Adjustment Cli 00 Meeting Minutes • i _i_i! _ ' , . Wednesday, June 12, 2013 • FIcTERINIC 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, was present 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 City • Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes -_ - Wednesday, June 12, 2013 S I • 7:00 pm Council Chambers Moved by Shirley Van Steen Seconded by Bill Utton That application P/CA 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 located 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. P/CA 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 City Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 12, 2013 PICKERiNG 700 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 P/CA 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. P/CA 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 City Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes -1=71 Wednesday, June 12, 2013 • II RING 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 concerns. 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 Yade of 403 Finch Avenue was present in favour of the application. Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Bill Utton That application P/CA 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 C� �� a Committee of Adjustment iii , Meeting Minutes AIIIts, L.'h 1----- "' - Wednesday, June 12, 2013 PI KERING 7:00 pm 0 Council Chambers 8. P/CA 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 Bill Utton That application P/CA 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 Qui (4 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes "`^^ +^: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 • PICKERIN 7:00 pm Council Chambers 9. P/CA 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 P/CA 34/13 by. Whitevale Golf Club, he Approved on the grounds that the temporary golf practice facility use 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 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 1' Li (4 = Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 12, 2013 7:00 pm • PICKERING Council Chambers 10. P/CA 35/13 S. Clayton 521 McLeod Crescent 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 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. 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 P/CA 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 Cit o¢� Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 12, 2013 • Mel I 7:00 pm Council Chambers 11 . P/CA 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 P/CA 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 City 00 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday,' = June 12, 2013 11 KuNu 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 side 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 coverage 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 property 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 explained that there will be no lighting in the eaves. Moved by Shirley Van Steen Seconded by Bill Utton That application P/CA 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 C'ifif Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes ' '`°a ',a, Wednesday, June 12, 2013 P . _ '� 7:00 pm Council Chambers (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 I r � Date , so- • Chair Assistant Secretary-Treasurer 17 City v� Committee of Adjustment u9 ti Minutes Wednesday, J I 3, 2013 PICKERING 7:00 pm 1111 Main Committee Room • Present: Tom Copeland David Johnson — Chair Bill Utton Also Present: Melissa Markham, Principal Planner— Development Review Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Absent: Eric Newton Shirley Van Steen — Vice-Chair (I) Adoption of Agenda Moved by Bill Utton • Seconded by Tom Copeland That the agenda for the Wednesday, July 3, 2013 meeting be adopted. Carried Unanimously (II) Adoption of Minutes Moved by Tom Copeland Seconded by Bill Utton That the minutes of the 7th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, June 12, 2013 be adopted. Carried Unanimously • Page 1 of 6