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Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
I S 7:04 pm
Main Committee Room
Present:
Tom Copeland
David Johnson — Chair
Eric Newton —Vice-Chair
Bill Utton
Shirley Van Steen
Also Present:
Mila Yeung, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
(I) Adoption of Agenda
Moved by Bill Utton
Seconded by Eric Newton
That the agenda for the Wednesday, December 19, 2012 meeting be adopted.
Carried Unanimously
(II) Adoption of Minutes
Moved by Eric Newton
Seconded by Bill Utton
That the minutes of the 15th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 be adopted as amended.
Carried Unanimously
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(III) Reports
1. P/CA 63/12 to P/CA 70/12 — Highglen Homes Limited
558-562 Rosebank Road
(Part of Lot 94, Plan 350, Part 3, Plan 40R-7465)
City of Pickering'
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511 to permit maximum lot
coverages of 38 percent and minimum side yard widths of 1.2 metres along the
length of the garage on eight proposed lots for single detached dwellings created
through land division applications (file numbers LD 076/12 to LD 082/12),
whereas the by-law requires a maximum lot coverage of 33 percent and a
minimum side yard width of 1.5 metres.
The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain building
permits for eight proposed detached dwellings.
M. Yeung, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the
City of Pickering Planning & Development Department recommending approval
subject to conditions. Written comments were also received from the City's
Development Control Manager indicating the side yard widths of 1.5 metres
should be maintained adjacent to existing dwellings.
John Perciasepe, owner, was present to represent the application. John
McArthur of 545 Dahlia Crescent was present in support of the application.
Moved by Shirley Van Steen
Seconded by Tom Copeland
That application P/CA 63/12 to P/CA 70/12 by Highglen Homes Limited, be
Approved on the grounds that the maximum lot coverages of 38 percent and
minimum side yard widths of 1.2 metres on eight proposed lots for detached
dwellings 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 variances apply only to the proposed detached dwellings, as
generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans.
2. That the side yard width of 1.2 metres is only permitted along the length of
the garage.
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3.. That Land Division Applications (LD 076/12 to LD 082/12) are finalized and
the proposed lots created.
4. That the applicant obtains building permits for the proposed dwellings by
December 19, 2014, or this decision shall become null and void.
Carried Unanimously
2. P/CA 71/12 — L. & P. Cummins
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1796 Fairport Road
(Part Lot 5, Plan 820, Part 2, 40R-25432)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036 to permit a side yard
width of 1.2 metres to a proposed uncovered deck in the side yard, whereas the
by-law requires a side yard width of 1.8 metres.
The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building
permit for the uncovered deck.
M. Yeung, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the
City of Pickering Planning & Development Department recommending approval
subject to conditions. Written comments were received from the City's
Development Control Manager expressing no concerns. Written comments were
received from the Region of Durham's Health Department indicating no objection
to the application.
Written comments were also received from Rick Naughton of 1798 Fairport Road
indicating they will not object to the application on the condition that a privacy
fence is built.
Correspondence received from Rick Naughton notes he has spoken with the
owners of the subject property and they have agreed to build a privacy fence.
Leslee Cummins, owner, was present to represent the application. Rick
Naughton was present in favour of the application providing the privacy fence is
built.
Leslee Cummins indicated she has spoken with her neighbour at 1798 Fairport
Road and has agreed to build a privacy fence that will be cost shared.
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Moved by Eric Newton
Seconded by Bill Utton
That application P/CA 71/12 by L. & P. Cummins, be Approved on the grounds
that the side yard width of 1.2 metres to a proposed uncovered deck in the side
yard 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 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
December 19, 2014, or this decision shall become null and void.
Carried Unanimously
(IV) Other Business
1. Appointment of Chairperson
Moved by Tom Copeland
Seconded by Shirley Van Steen
That David Johnson be appointed as Chairperson for the 2013 term.
Carried Unanimously
2. Appointment of Vice Chairperson
Moved by Bill Utton
Seconded by Eric Newton
That Shirley Van Steen be appointed as Vice Chairperson for the 2013 term.
Carried Unanimously
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(V) Adjournment
Moved by Bill Utton
Seconded by Eric Newton
That the 16th meeting of the 2012 Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at
7:18 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on
Wednesday, January 16, 2013.
Carried Unanimously
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