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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 13, 2016 pickering.ca Committee of Adjustment Agenda Meeting Number: 8 Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 For information related to accessibility requirements please contact: Lesley Dunne T. 905.420.4660, extension 2024 Email ldunne@pickering.ca Agenda Committee of Adjustment Wednesday, July 13, 2016 7:00 pm Main Committee Room Page Number (I) Adoption of Agenda (II) Adoption of Minutes from June 1, 2016 1-6 (III) Reports 1. P/CA 36/16 R. David 435 Foxwood Trail 7-11 2. P/CA 37/16 K. Mancellari 1646 Baggins Street 12-16 3. P/CA 38/16 J. Gellel 361 Chickadee Court, Unit 4 17-22 4. P/CA 39/16 S. & A. Larter 960 Vistula Drive 23-27 5. P/CA 40/16 SR & R Bay Ridges (Plaza II) Ltd. Bayly Street 28-31 6. P/CA 41/16 E. Liebischer 857 Sanok Drive 32-35 7. P/CA 42/16 E. & R. Stein 519 Gardenview Square 36-40 (IV) Adjournment Pending Adoption Present Tom Copeland-Vice-Chair David Johnson -Chair Eric Newton Denise Rundle Sean Wiley Also Present Melissa Markham, Secretary-Treasurer Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer (I) Adoption of Agenda Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Tom Copeland Committee of Adjustment 1 Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 1, 2016 7:00pm Main Committee Room That the agenda for the Wednesday, June 1, 2016 meeting be adopted. (II) Adoption of Minutes Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Denise Rundle Carried Unanimously That the minutes of the 6th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, May 11,2016 be adopted. Carried Unanimously Page 1 of 6 2 Committee of Adjustment (Ill) Reports 1. PICA 29/16 & PICA 30/16 C. Gallo & J. Ciancio 14 73 Rougemount Drive Meeting Minutes VVednesday,June1,2016 7:00pm Main Committee Room The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 2912/88: • to permit a minimum lot frontage of 16.9 metres; whereas the by-law permits a minimum lot frontage of 18.0 metres • to permit a minimum side yard width of 1.5 metres where a garage is erected as part of a detached dwelling; whereas the by-law permits a minimum side yard width of 1.8 metres where a garage is erected as part of a detached dwelling • to permit a maximum building height of 9.6 metres; whereas the By-law 2912/88 permits a maximum building height of 9.0 metres The applicant requests approval of these minor variance applications in order to create one additional lot through the Region of Durham Land Division Committee and obtain a building permit to construct a two-storey detached dwelling. on the proposed severed and retained parcels. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined the staff recommendation from the City Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions. Written comments were also received from the City's Engineering & Public Works Department expressing no concerns. Cesare Gallo, applicant, was present to represent the application. David Goulding, resident of 1467 Rougemount Drive, was present in favour of the application. David Goulding stated he supports the application, however there is a concern with a dead ash tree on the subject property. Cesare Gallo agreed to staff recommendations and explained the applications. In response to the neighbours concern, Cesare Gallo stated the dead ash tree will be removed. Page 2 of 6 Moved by Sean Wiley Seconded by Eric Newton Committee of Adjustment 3 Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 1, 2016 7:00pm Main Committee Room That applications PICA 29116 & PICA 30116 by C. Gallo & J. Ciancio, be Approved on the grounds that the minimum lot frontage of 16.9 metres, a minimum side yard width of 1.5 metres where a garage is erected as part of a detached dwelling, and. a maximum building height of 9.6 metres, are 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 these variances apply only to the proposed lot configuration, as generally sited and outlined as Lot A & Lot B on the applicant's submitted plans. 2. That the applicant obtain final clearance for a future Land Division Application by November 1, 2017, or this decision shall become null and void. 3. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction by June 1, 2018, or this decision affecting the proposed detached dwellings shall become null and void. 2. PICA 32116 & PICA 33116 E. Ovide Holdings (Altona) Inc. 296 & 298 Shadow Place Carried Unanimously The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 7394114 to permit a maximum lot coverage of 54 percent; whereas, the by-law permits a maximum lot coverage of 50 percent. The applicant requests approval of these minor variance applications in order to facilitate the development of two townhouse units. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined the staff recommendation from the City Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions. Written comments were received from the City's Engineering & Public Works Department expressing no concerns. Written comments were also received from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) indicating no concern as the minor variance applications are outside of the TRCA's jurisdiction. Stephen Hunt, agent, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Page 3 of 6 4 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 1, 2016 7:00pm Main Committee Room Stephen Hunt explained the applications and in response to a question from a Committee Member he stated that the existing road, Shadow Place, will be extended into the site. Moved by Denise Rundle Seconded by Tom Copeland That applications PICA 32116 & PICA 33116 by E. Ovide Holdings (Altona) Inc., be Approved on the grounds that the maximum lot coverage of 54 percent are 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 these variances apply only to the proposed townhouse units, 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 1, 2017, or this decision shall become null and void. 3. PICA 34116 1868988 Ontario Inc. 1234 Kingston Road Carried Unanimously The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 7200/12: • to permit a maximum gross floor area of 600 square metres; whereas the By-law permits a maximum gross floor area of 220 square metres • to permit a parking area to be setback 0.0 metres from all side lot lines; whereas the By-law requires parking to be setback 3.0 metres from all side lot lines • to permit the permitted uses to occur within a building with a minimum front yard setback of 2.0 metres and a maximum front yard setback of 4:0 metres, a minimum side yard setback of 1.5 metres, and a minimum rear yard setback of 50.0 metres; whereas the By-law permits the permitted uses to occur only within the building which existed at the time of the passing of By-law 7200112 The applicant is requesting approval of this minor variance application in order to obtain Site Plan Approval for a two-storey building to be used for commercial purposes. Page 4 of 6 Committee of Adjustment 5 Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 1, 2016 7:00pm Main Committee Room The Secretary-Treasurer outlined the staff recommendation from the City Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions. Written comments were also received from the City's Engineering & Public Works Department expressing no concerns. Grant Morris, agent, was present to represent the application. Stacy Howard, resident of 1775 Storrington Street, was present to obtain clarification and additional information on the application. Grant Morris stated they have been working closely with the City to satisfy the City, the Region and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority requirements. Grant Morris also provided an overview and clarification on the application for the resident that was present and Committee Members. In response to a question from a Committee Member, Grant Morris advised that the owner will be occupying the proposed commercial building. Moved by Denise Rundle Seconded by Eric Newton That application PICA 34/16 by 1868988 Ontario Inc., be Approved on the grounds that the maximum gross floor area of 600 square metres, to permit a parking area to be setback 0.0 metres from all side lot lines and to allow the permitted uses to occur within a building with a minimum front yard setback of 2.0 metres and a maxirnum front yard setback of 4.0 metres, a minimum side yard setback of 1.5 metres, and a minimum rear yard setback of 50.0 metres to be 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 these variances apply only to the proposed construction of a two-storey commercial/medical office building, 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 1, 2017, or this decision shall become null and void. Carried Unanimously Page 5 of 6 6 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 1, 2016 7:00pm Main Committee Room (IV) Adjournment Date Chair Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Denise Rundle That the 7th meeting of the 2016 Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 7:30 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. Carried Unanimously Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Page 6 of 6 -CdJ;(Jf- pJ(KERJNG From: Melissa Markham, MCIP, RPP 7 Report to Committee of Adjustment Application Number: PICA 36116 Meeting Date: July 13, 2016 Principal Planner-Development Review Subject: Application Committee of Adjustment Application PICA 36116 R. David 435 Foxwood Trail The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 6987/09, to recognize: • an existing accessory structure (Shed A) with height of 2.5 metres, setback 0.4 of a metre from the south lot line and 0.3 of a metre from the west lot line; whereas the by-law requires accessory structures, greater than 1.8 metres in height to be setback a minimum of 1.0 metre from all lot lines • an existing accessory structure (Shed B) with height of 2.5 metres, setback 0.4 of a metre from the south and east lot line; whereas the by-law requires accessory structures, greater than 1.8 metres in height to be setback a minimum of 1.0 metre from all lot lines The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to recognize the location of two existing accessory structures (sheds) in the rear yard. Background The Notice of Public Hearing, which was sent to residents within 60 metres of the subject site on June 28, 2016, stated that accessory structures (sheds) are required to be setback a minimum of 0.6 of a metre from all lot lines. However, the existing accessory structures (sheds) are 2.5 metres in height, and therefore the By-law requires all accessory structures greater than 1.8 metres in height to be setback a minimum of 1.0 metre from all lot lines. Recommendation The City Development Department considers an existing accessory structure (Shed A) with a height of 2.5 metres, setback 0.4 of a metre from the south lot line and 0.3 of a metre from the west lot line, and an existing accessory structure (Shed B) with a height of 2.5 metres, setback 0.4 of a metre from the south and east lot line, to be major variances, that are not considered to be desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and not in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law, and therefore recommends Refusal of the proposed variances. 8 Report PICA 36/16 July 13, 2016 Page 2 or If the applicant were to request that the application be amended to permit accessory structures with a maximum height of 2.5 metres to be setback 0.6 of a metre to all lot lines the following recommendation would apply: The City Development Department considers an existing accessory structure (Shed A) with a height of 2.5 metres, setback 0.6 of a metre from the south and west lot line, and an existing accessory structure (Shed B) with a height of 2.5 metres, setback 0.6 of a metre from the south and east lot line, to be 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, and therefore recommends Approval of the proposed variances, subject to the following condition: 1. That the applicant obtain zoning compliance through the relocation of the shed by September 13, 2016. Official Plan and Zoning By-law The Pickering Official Plan designates the subject property as Urban Residential -Low · Density Areas. Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 6987/09-"S-SD-4"-Single Residential Semi Detached Appropriateness of the Application Reduction of the Minimum Setback Requirement for Accessory Structures • the intent of the minimum 1.0 metre setback requirement for accessory structures, greater than 1.8 metres in height, is to ensure that adequate space is available for maintenance, that the eaves/overhangs do not encroach on adjacent properties, that roof drainage stays on the subject property, and that the visual impact on adjacent properties is minimized • the owner is requesting to allow for an existing accessory structure (Shed A) setback 0.4 of a metre from the south lot line and 0.3 of a metre from the west lot line, and an existing accessory structure (Shed B) setback 0.4 of a metre from the south and east lot line • the existing pool was constructed in 2014 and Shed A and B were both completed in the Spring of 2016 • following the construction of the sheds an adjacent landowner expressed concern to the City's By-law Enforcement Division regarding the height of the existing sheds • a By-law Officer conducted a site visit and determined that the two sheds met the City's height requirement for accessory structures, however, noted that the sheds did not maintain the appropriate setbacks to the lot lines and had advised the owner that the sheds must be brought into compliance with the Zoning By-law • the current location of the sheds does not appear to provide for adequate space to maintain the accessory structures Report PICA 36/16 July13,2016 9 Page 3 • the existing setbacks and eaves/overhangs do not ensure that roof drainage stays on the subject property • the existing height of the accessory structures has a visual impact on the adjacent property which could be minimized by increasing the setbacks • staff is of the opinion that a minimum 0.6 metre setback from all property lines would ensure adequate space is available for maintenance and that eaves/overhangs would not encroach on adjacent properties • there is an existing wood privacy fence that has been erected along the perimeter of the rear and side yards, which minimizes the visual impact on adjacent property owners • staff is of the opinion that the requested variances are not minor in nature, do not meet the intent of the Zoning By-law, and are not desirable for the appropriate development of the land Input From Other Sources Engineering & Public Works Department M. Rezvannia 1580 Autumn Crescent J. & C. Ferrari 435 Foxwood Trail S. & E. Facchini 437 Foxwood Trail Date of report: July 7, 2016 Comments prepared by: Amy Emm, MCIP, RPP Planner II AE:MM:Id J:\Documents\Development\0·3700\2016\PCA 36·16\Report\PCA 36_16.doc Attachments • staff have concern with the requested variance • engineering standards state that a minimum 0.6 of a metre from the property line is to remain undisturbed to allow for proper drainage of rainwater • no objection to location of the two sheds • no objection to tbe location and dimensions of the two sheds • no objection to the location and dimensions of the two sheds /711{ , wl{acJAo"1f\ Melissa Markham, MCIP, RPP Principal Planner-Development Review 10 City Development Department Location Map SEPARATE SCHOOL LANE C:= _...,; r------+--------~.~ ROSEBANK RESERVOIR ~1----L--J ~~---_-_-_-_-44_-_--_-_-_-_--~~~~----~ ~--~~~----~__J FILE No: P/CA 36/16 APPLICANT: R. David HIGH BUSH PUBLIC SCHO AMBERLEA PARK PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Part of Lot 3, Plan 505 and Part Block 166, Plan 40M-181 0, Part 2 and 9, 40R-25976 {435 Foxwood Trail) DATE: June 10, 2016 SCALE 1 :5000 PN-11 0.6m I I I I r ____ _j E C\1 C'? EXITING 2 STOREY DWELLING 'C'? 0.6m EXISTING GAZEB0--+--1_... E c.o c.,.-,..---......J C'? 3.6m 0.3m to recognize an existing accessory structure (Shed A) setback 0.4 of a metre t from the south lot line and 1--------' E 0.3 of a metre from the ~ west lot line o Submitted Plan FILE No: P/CA 36/16 APPLICANT: R. David EXISTING POOL SHED A 12.7m 0 to recognize an existing accessory structure (Shed B) setback 0.4 of a metre from the south and east lot line PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Part of Lot 3, Plan 505 and Part Block 166, City Development Department Plan 40M-181 0, Part 2 and 9, 40R-25976 (435 Foxwood Trail) FULL SCALE COPIES OF THIS PLAN ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AT THE CITY OF PICKERING CITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. DATE: June 24, 2016 1 1 12 --C~ of-, -Report to Committee of Adjustment P1CKER1NG From: Subject: Application Melissa Markham, MCIP, RPP Principal Planner-Development Review Application Number: PICA 37116 Meeting Date: July 13, 2016 Committee of Adjustment Application PICA 37116 K. Mancellari 1646 Baggins Street The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 2024185: • to permit an uncovered platform (deck), not exceeding 1.0 metre in height above grade, to project a maximum of 2.4 metres into the required rear yard, whereas the by-law permits uncovered platforms, not exceeding 1.0 metre in height above grade, to project a maximum of 1.5 metres into the required rear yard • to recognize an existing second-storey uncovered balcony to project 1.2 metres into the required rear yard; whereas the by-law permits uncovered platforms, not exceeding 1.0 metre in height above grade, to project a maximum of 1.5 metres into the required rear yard • to recognize an existing accessory structure (shed) setback 0.1 of a metre from the easf and north lot line; whereas the by-law requires accessory structures less than 10.0 square metres to be setback a minimum of 0.6 of a metre from all lot lines. The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit to construct a deck in the rear yard. Recommendation The City Development Department considers a platform (deck), not exceeding 1.0 metre in height above grade, to project a maximum of 2.4 metres into the required rear yard and an existing second-storey uncovered balcony to project 1.2 metres into the required rear yard, to be 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, and therefore recommends Approval of the proposed variances, subject to the following conditions: 1. That these variances apply only to the proposed uncovered deck and existing second-storey balcony, 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 13, 2018, or this decision shall become null and void. Report PICA 37/16 July 13, 2016 13 Page 2 The City Development Department considers an existing accessory structure (shed), setback 0.1 of a metre from the east and north lot line, to be a major variance, that is not considered to be desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and not in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law, and therefore recommends Refusal of the proposed variance. Comment Official Plan and Zoning By-law Pickering Official Plan -"Urban Residential -Low Density Areas" within the Brock Ridge Neighborhood. Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 2024/85-"S3" -Single Residential Zone Three Appropriateness of the Application Uncovered Platform Projecting into the Required Rear Yard Variance • the intent of the zoning by-law in permitting a maximum deck projection into .the required rear yard is to ensure an adequate amount of outdoor amenity area remains uncovered by buildings and structures on a lot, to minimize any adverse impact on adjacent neighbours such as privacy, and to allow for appropriate acce~s for maintenance, lot grading and drainage • the by-law permits uncovered platforms, not exceeding 1.0 metre in height above grade, to project a maximum of 1.5 metres into the required rear yard • the applicant is proposing a deck, not exceeding 1.0 metre in height above grade, to project a maximum of 2.4 metres into the rear yard and to recognize an existing second-storey deck that projects 1.2 metres into the required rear yard • an appropriate outdoor amenity area uncovered by buildings and structures will be maintained in the rear yard of the property, as the proposed deck is setback 5.0 metres from the rear lot line • an appropriate setback between the deck and the property lines will be maintained to provide for privacy from adjacent properties to allow access for maintenance, and ensure proper lot grading an.d drainage on the subject property • there will be minimal adverse impacts on adjacent neighbours due to the projection of the decks into the rear yard as the subject property abuts a park to the rear • staff are of the opinion that the requested variances are minor in nature, desirable for the appropriate development of the property, and maintain the intent of the Zoning By-law and Official Plan Reduction of the Minimum Setback Requirement for an Accessory Structure • the intent of the minimum setback requirement for accessory structures, is to ensure that adequate space is available for maintenance, that the eaves/overhangs do not encroach on adjacent properties, that roof drainage stays on the subject property, and that the visual impact on adjacent properties is minimized 14 Report PICA 37/16 July 13, 2016 Page 3 • the by-law requires accessory structures less than 10.0 square metres to be setback a minimum of 0.6 of a metre from all lot lines • the owner is seeking to recognize an existing accessory structure (shed) setback 0.1 of a metre from the east and north lot line • the current location of the shed does not appear to provide for adequate space for maintaining the structure • the existing setbacks do not ensure that roof drainage stays on the subject property • staff is of the opinion that a minimum 0.6 metre setback from all property lines would ensure adequate space is available fcir maintenance and that eaves/overhangs would not encroach on adjacent properties • staff is of the opinion that the requested variance is not minor in nature, does not meet the intent of the Zoning By-law, and is not desirable for the appropriate development of the land Input From Other Sources Engineering & Public Works Department Date of report: July 6, 2016 Amy Emm, MCIP, RPP Planner II AE:MM:Id J:\Documents\Development\D-3700\2016\PCA 37 -16\Report\PCA 37 _ 16.doc Attachments • no comments on the application Melissa Markham, MCIP, RPP Principal Planner-Development Review City Development Department 0 <( ~~~~~r-r-/T~--------~<T~ ~ MAJOR OAKS PARK Location Map FILE No: PICA 37/16 APPLICANT: K. Mancellari CENTENNIAL PARK 0 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Lot 57, Plan 40M-1440 (1646 Baggins Street) ()ate Sources: Teranet Enterpn.es Inc. ond ita suppr~ML All righta Ruerved. Not o plan o1 aurvey. 2013 UPAC and its supplters. AJI · hb Reserwcl. Not o pior. o1 Surwy. DATE: June 10, 2016 SCALE 1:5000 PN-13 - r - - - - _ 3 ,, _ . _ _ _ _ _ _ · D. 6 m to pe r m i t an un c o v e r e d pl a t f o r m (d e c k ) no t ex c e e d i n g 1. 0 me t r e in he i g h t ab o v e g r a d e to pr o j e c t a ma x i m u m of 2. 4 me t r e s in t o th e re a r ya r d to recognize an existing accessory structure (shed) setback 0.1 of a metre from the east and north lot line / E 0.1m 1 I ~ - r-p I .. - I ~ ~ : I C\i /1 -~I+-D.1m tu I -~ -t-L__________j 1 ~ I ~~ ~ I m I ~ E I !I EX I S T I N G IE ~~ I DW E L L I N G E 7.5m ~~ I I 1 1 ~ PRoPqsEo _ DEqK I .-- - - - - - - ~ ~ 1 ~ ~ ~ - ~ P > = ' ~ I j N _j I' 29 . 8 m Su b m i t t e d Pl a n FI L E No : P/ C A 3 7 / 1 6 AP P L I C A N T : K. Ma n c e l l a r i EX I S T I N G DE C K to pe r m i t a se c o n d storey un c o v e r e d ba l c o n y to pr o j e c t 1. 2 me t r e s into the re q u i r e d re a r ya r d PR O P E R T Y DE S C R I P T I O N : Lo t 57 , Pl a n 40 M - 1 4 4 0 (1 6 4 6 Ba g g i n s St r e e t ) 1' ...... m Ci t y De v e l o p m e n t De p a r t m e n t FU L L SC A L E CO P I E S OF TH I S PL A N AR E AV A I L A B L E FO R VI E W I N G AT TH E CIT Y OF PI C K E R I N G CIT Y DE V E L O P M E N T DE P A R T M E N T . I DATE: June 27, 2016 From: Subject: Application 17 Report to Committee of Adjustment Melissa Markham, MCIP, RPP Principal Planner-Development Review Application Number: PICA 38116 Meeting Date: July 13, 2016 Committee of Adjustment Application PICA 38/16 J. Gellel 361 Chickadee Court-Unit 4 The applicant requests relief from the following provisions of Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 4645/95: • to permit minimum side yard widths of 0.6 of a metre; whereas the by-law requires that a minimum 1.2 metre interior side yard width shall be provided adjacent to the extension of that wall on the lot upon which that dwelling is located if an abutting interior side yard is not provided on the other lot • to permit a second-storey uncovered balcony to project a maximum of 1.8 metres into the required rear yard; whereas the by-law permits uncovered decks or platforms not exceeding 1.0 metre in height to project a maximum of 1.5 metres into the required rear yard The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to permit a second-storey uncovered balcony in the rear yard. Recommendation The City Development Department considers the minimum side yard widths of 0.6 of a metre and a maximum projection of 1.8 metres into the required rear yard for a second-storey uncovered balcony to be 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, and therefore recommends Approval of the proposed variances, subject to the following conditions: 1. That these variances apply only to the proposed second-storey uncovered balcony, 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 13, 2018, or this decision shall become null and void. 1 8 Report PICA 38/16 July 13, 2016 Page 2 Comment Official Plan and Zoning By-law Pickering Official Plan -"Urban Residential -Medium Density Areas" within the Highbush Neighbourhood Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 4645/95-"RMM"-Multi-Unit Residential Zone Appropriateness of the Application Side Yard Width and Uncovered Steps and Porches Projecting into the required Rear Yard Variances • the intent of requiring interior side yard setbacks and maximum projections into the required rear yard for any additions or decks in the rear of townhouses is to ensure that any additions/structures can be appropriately maintained without having to encroach onto abutting properties, to minimize any adverse impact on adjacent neighbours such as privacy and to ensure that an adequate outdoor amenity area is provided within the rear yard • the by-law requires any structure that projects from a townhouse unit (which has a side yard setback of 0.0 metres) to maintain a minimum side yard setback of 1.2 metres • the applicant is requesting to reduce the minimum required side yard width from 1.2 metres to 0.6 of a metre and to permit a maximum rear yard projection of 1.8 metres to accommodate the proposed second-storey uncovered balcony • the proposed second-storey uncovered balcony has a width of 4.2 metres and a length of 1 .8 metres • the proposed 0.6 of a metre side yard setback to the uncovered balcony in the rear yard could be maintained without encroaching onto abutting properties • adverse impacts on adjacent neighbours will be minimized with the 0.6 of a metre side yard setback • there will be minimal adverse impacts on adjacent neighbours due to the projection of the second-storey balcony into the rear yard as the subject property abuts the Altona Forest to the rear • an adequate buffer space between the proposed uncovered balcony and the rear lot line as well as from abutting property owners will be maintained • the proposed development will provide for additional outdoor amenity area and maintains an adequate soft landscaped area for the townhouse unit • the requested variances are minor in nature, desirable for the appropriate development of the land and maintain the intent of the Pickering Official Plan and zoning by-law Report PICA 38/16 July 13, 2016 19 Page 3 Input From Other Sources Engineering & Public Works Department • no comments on the application Date of report: July 6, 2016 Comments prepared by: &fli?:~~~' Lalita Paray, MCIP, PP Planner I Melissa Markham, MCIP, RPP Principal Planner-Development Review LP:MM:Id J:\Documents\Development\D-3700\2016\PCA 38-16 \Report\PCA 38_16.doc Attachments City Development Department Location Map FILE No: PICA 38/16 APPLICANT: J. Gellel SUBJECT PROPERTY PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Block 18, Plan 40M-1827,Part 4 and 18, 40R-27385 (361 Chickadee Court Unit 4) Data Sources: Teranet Enterprises Inc. and its suppliers. All rights Reserved. Not a plan of survey. 2013 UPAC and its suppliers. All rights Reserved. Not a plan of Survey. DATE: June 21, 2016 SCALE 1:5000 PN-10 017.1 PNIT 1 COMMON ELEMENT AREA Dill PAAT2 PARl J to permit minimum sid yard widths of 0.6 of a metre Submitted Plan \<.41 FILE No: P/CA 38/16 APPLICANT: J. Gellel 71,47 I I PAAl II : a • i P.I.Fil g To permit a second storey uncovered balcony to project a maximum of 1.8 metres into the required rear yard 1 I ; -n L q ! PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Block 18, Plan 40M-1827,Part4 and 18, 40R-27385 City Development Department (361 Chickadee Court Unit 4) FULL SCALE COPIES OF THIS PLAN ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AT THE CITY OF PICKERING CITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. DATE: June 23, 2016 City Development Department SOUTH (REAR) ELEVATION Submitted Plan FILE No: P/CA 38/16 APPLICANT: J. Gellel PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Block 18, Plan 40M-1827,Part 4 and 18, 40R-27385 (361 Chickadee Court Unit 4) FULL SCALE COPIES OF THIS PLAN ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AT THE CITY OF PICKERING CITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DATE: June 23, 2011:? From: Melissa Markham, MCIP, RPP 23 Report to Committee of Adjustment Application Number: PICA 39116 Meeting Date: July 13, 2016 Principal Planner-Development Review Subject: Application Committee of Adjustment Application PICA 39116 S. & A. Larter 960 Vistula Drive The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2520, as amended, to permit a minimum rear yard setback of 5.8 metres, whereas the by-law requires a minimum rear yard setback of 7.5 metres. The applicant requests approval of this minor variance application in order to obtain a building permit to construct a two-storey addition in the rear yard. Recommendation The City Development Department considers a minimum rear yard setback of 5.8 metres, to be 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, and therefore recommends Approval of the proposed variance, subject to the following conditions: 1. That this variance apply only to the proposed addition, 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 13, 2018, or this decision shall become null and void. Comment Official Plan and Zoning By-law Pickering Official Plan -"Urban Residential -Low Density Areas" within the West Shore. Zoning By-law 2520-"R4"-Fourth Density Residential Zone Appropriateness of the Application Reduction in Required Rear Yard Setback Variance • the intent of the minimum rear yard setback is to ensure adequate amenity space is provided within the rear yard, appropriate setbacks are provided to protect the privacy of abutting property owners and allow appropriate access for maintenance, lot grading and drainage 24 Report PICA 39/16 July 13, 2016 Page 2 • the by-law requires a minimum rear yard depth of 7.5 metres • the applicant has requested a minimum rear yard depth of 5.8 metres to accommodate the proposed two-storey addition • the proposed development will maintain an appropriate amount of useable amenity space left uncovered by buildings in the rear yard • the proposed variance will have minimal impact on the privacy of abutting property owners as the addition maintains the side yard setbacks of the existing dwelling and Frenchman's Bay is to the rear • the requested variance is minor in nature, desirable for the appropriate development of the land and maintains the purpose and intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Input From Other Sources Engineering & Public Works Department Date of report: July 6, 2016 Amy Emm, MCIP, RPP Planner II AE:MM:Id J~\Documents\Development\D-3700\2016\PCA 39·16\Report\PCA 39 _16.doc Attachments • no comments on the application Melissa Markham, MCIP, RPP Principal Planner-Development Review City Development Department Location Map FILE No: P/CA 39/16 APPLICANT: S. & A. Larter BJECT OPERTY ~ FRENCHMAN'S BAY PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Lot 390, Plan M17 (960 Vistula Drive) Octo Sources: ~ Teronet Enterprises Inc. and Its suppliers. All rights Reserved. Not o plan of survey. 2013 UPAC and its suppliers. All rights Reserved. Not a pion of Survey. DATE: June 21, 2016 SCALE 1 :qOOO PN-2 w > a: 0 ::5 :J 1-(J) > to permit a minimum rear yard setback of 5.8 metres ~ 30.4m -"...-·1----r---_, ______ : ·---f I E N co ...... City Development Department Submitted Plan EXITING 2 STOREY DWELLING E N N FILE No: P/CA 39/16 APPLICANT: S. and A. Larter m -:::t PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Lot 390, M17 (960 Vistula Drive) FULL SCALE COPIES OF THIS PLAN ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AT THE CITY OF PICKERING CITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. DATE: June 22, 2016 City Development Department FRONT (WEST) ELEVATION STUCCO 1\ ~;; FINISH ~ ~,... .... -1 ~/ 1'~ rrr~---Ji 7 ---r--,II I Ill I I lu N">-i/ !b. Ji I lu I Ju ------L--.~ ~~o------------ ~-I S;1 ' -~-;-f~~;i ,.....,....,. ,.._....-I _...--~-~ ----I ~ f------I _...-_ ... --------;---i iii ~~ -' II :~!: ,' I I ' ~I I Ill I 'i , I' I Ill I H I 11L L----l I~( Ill I I C------t/ I ~:: I '" I I -:r· \ ~t.:' -I , D L----,' I ----~ ... -\ REAR (EAST) ELEVATION Submitted Plan FILE No: P/CA 39/16 APPLICANT: S. and A. Larter PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Lot 390, M17 (960 Vistula Drive) FULL SCALE COPIES OF THIS PLAN ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AT THE CITY OF PICKERING CITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. DATE: June 22, 2016 27 28 -C~o~­ PJCKERJNG From: Melissa Markham, MCIP, RPP Report to Committee of Adjustment Application Number: PICA 40/16 Meeting Date: July 13, 2016 Principal Planner-Development Review Subject: Application Committee of Adjustment Application PICA 40/16 SR&R Bay Ridges (Plaza II) Ltd. Bayly Street The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2520, as amended by By-law 6705/06, 6786/07 and 7006/09, to permit balconies to project a maximum of 1.0 metre beyond the minimum setback of 3.0 metres from the south lot line; whereas the by-law requires all buildings and structures to be located entirely within the building envelope as illustrated on Schedule II to By-law 6705/06, as amended. The applicant is requesting approval of this minor variance application in order to obtain Site Plan Approval for a 23-storey apartment building containing 214 units. Recommendation The City Development Department considers balconies to project a maximum of 1.0 metre beyond the minimum setback of 3.0 metres from the south lot line, to be 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, and therefore recommends Approval of the proposed variance, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the variance apply only to the proposed development, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans. 2. That the applicant obtain Site Plan Approval for the proposed development by March 9, 2017, or this decision shall become null and void. Comment Official Plan and Zoning By-law Pickering Official Plan -Mixed Use Areas-Mixed Corridors within the Bay Ridges Neighbourhood Zoning By-law 2520, as amended by By-law 6705/06, 6786/07, 7006/09-"(H)RH/MU-2"- Multi Residential/Mixed Use (Hold Zone) Report PICA 40116 July 13,2016 29 Page 2 Appropriateness of the Application Requested variance to permit balconies to project outside the building setback along the south lot line • the intent of the by-law in requiring a building envelope from the south lot line is to ensure that the building siting and massing provides an appropriate interface with existing development and the Douglas Ravine • a previous minor variance application (PICA 11116) was approved on March 9, 2016 to . permit a 23-storey apartment building to be located outside the building envelope with a minimum setback of 3.0 metres from the south lot line • the applicant is proposing to permit balconies to project a maximum of 1.0 metre beyond the minimum setback of 3.0 metres from the south lot line • the requested variance to permit balconies to project 1.0 metre into the required setback from the south lot line will not adversely impact the views to Douglas Ravine or development to the south • staff are of the opinion that the projection of the balconies into the setback from the south lot line is appropriate for the development of the lands • the requested variance is minor in nature, desirable for the appropriate development of the land and maintains the intent of the Zoning By-law and Official Plan Input From Other Sources Engineering & Public Works Department • no comments on application Date of report: July 6, 2016 Amy Emm, MCIP, RPP Planner If AE:MM:Id J:\Documents\Development\D-3700\2016\PCA 40-16\Report\PCA 40-16.doc Attachments !rv ( (fv Pciki\ Melissa Markham, MCIP, RPP Principal Planner-Development Review ST. MARTIN'S ANGLICAN CHURCH Location Map FILE No: PICA 40/i 6 APPLICANT: SR & R Bay Ridges (Plaza II) Ltd. -r---~ - - GO TRA STAT/ PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Part of Blk Y, Plan M16, Part 14, 15, 16 40R-25170 City Development Department (1259 Bayly Street) Data Sources: Teronet Enterprises lne. and Its suppliers. All rights Reserved. Not a plan of survey. 2013 lAPAC and its supp&ers. All rights Reserved. Not a plan of Survey. DATE: June 21, 2016 SCALE 1 :5000 PN-3 ~t:: ~OR-24800 OUTDOOR AIAENITYP L A N 7 6 City Development Department 32 From: Subject: Application Melissa Markham, MCIP, RPP Report to Committee of Adjustment Application Number: PICA 41116 Meeting Date: July 13, 2016 Principal Planner-Development Review Committee of Adjustment Application PICA 41116 E. Liebischer 857 Sanok Drive The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2520, as amended, to permit a covered platform (porch) to project a maximum of 1.0 metre into the required front yard, whereas the by-law permits uncovered steps or platforms, not exceeding 1.0 metre in height above grade to project a maximum of 1.5 metres into the required front yard. The applicant requests approval of this minor variance application in order to obtain a building permit to replace and enlarge a covered porch in the front yard. Recommendation The City Development Department considers a covered porch projecting a maximum of 1.0 metre into the required front yard, to be 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, and therefore recommends Approval of the proposed variance, subject to the following conditions: 1. That this variance apply only to the proposed unenclosed covered platform (porch), as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans. 2. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed covered platform (porch), by July 13, 2018, or this decision shall become null and void. Comment Official Plan and Zoning By-law The Pickering Official Plan designates the subject property as "Urban Residential -Low Density Areas" within the West Shore Neighbourhood. Zoning By-law 2520, as amended-"RM1"-Multiple Family Dwelling-First Density Zone Report PICA 41/16 July 13, 2016 33 Page 2 Appropriateness of the Application, Covered Porch Projecting into the required Front Yard Variance • the intent of the zoning by-law in permitting a maximum porch projection into the required front yard is to ensure an adequate buffer space between buildings and street activity is provided, and to ensure an adequate landscaped area within the front yard is also maintained • the by-law permits uncovered steps and platforms not exceeding 1.0 metre in height above grade to project a maximum of 1.5 metres into the required front yard • the requested variance is required to permit a covered porch to project a maximum of 1.0 metre into the required front yard • the proposed enlargement of the existing porch will provide a sufficient buffer space between the dwelling and Sanok Drive, maintain an adequate landscaped area within the front yard and will enhance the residential streetscape • the proposed covered porch is in keeping with the character of the neighbourhood • the requested variance is minor in nature, desirable for the appropriate development of the lands and maintain the intent of the zoning by-law Input From Other Sources Engineering & Public Works Department • no comments on the application Date of report: July 6, 2016 Comments prepared by: &r:~~'it~ Lalita Paray, MCIP, PP Planer I LP:MM:Id J:\Documents\Development\0~3700\2016\PCA 42~ 16\Report\PCA 42_ 16.doc Attachments Melissa Markham, MCIP, RPP Principal Planner-Development Review FATHER ENELON EPARATE CHOOL DRIVE 1-----1----l il;! LYNX 1---1----l~l---+----l 1---+----l U1 1---1------l 11111111111111111 __ I 111111111 __ I---+-__, >-1----+----1 1----+---l (!: f-----+---1 1-----11-----1 >-1----+------1 iii 1----+------i (!: U1 Location Map FILE No: PICA 41/16 APPLICANT: E. Liebischer 1----l-------l tJ 1------!----l 1---+----l w 1----l----l 1---+----l g: 1----l----l 1-------l-----l Ull----l---1 1----l-------l :;; 1----l----l 1----l-------l =:J 1----l----l 1----l-------l 0 1----l----l 1---1------l~ 1---l------l < 1---l------1 r'l PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Lot 277, Plan M20 (857 Sanok Drive) City Development Department Data Sources: Teranet Entei'J)rises Inc. and Its suppliers. All rights Reserved. Not a plan of survey. 2013 UPAC end its suppliers. All r"~ghts Reserved. Not a plan of Su . DATE: June 21, 2016 SCALE 1 :5000 PN-2 w z. ::J' ~: 0::. w o_ 0 0:: o_ E lO 0 ("') E <0 <0 City Development Department PROPERTY LINE EXISTING DWELLING PROPERTY LINE 15.2m SANOK DRIVE Submitted Plan FILE No: P/CA 41/16 APPLICANT: E. Liebischer E lO I'- 3.5m to permit a covered porch to project a maximum of 1.0 metre into the required front yard. w z ::J ~ w o_ 0 0:: o_ ------------ PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Lot 277, Plan M20 (857 Sanok Drive) DATE: June 23,2016 36 __ c~~~-- P1CKER1NG From: Melissa Markham, MCIP, RPP Report to Commit~ee of Adjustment Application Number: PICA 42116 Meeting Date: July 13, 2016 Principal Planner-Development Review Subject: Application Committee of Adjustment Application PICA 42116 E. & R. Stein 519 Gardenview Square The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 1289/81, to permit a covered platform (deck) to project a maximum of 3.0 metres into the required rear yard, whereas the by-law permits uncovered steps or platforms, not exceeding 1.0 metre in height above grade to project a maximum of 1.5 metres into the required rear yard. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building permit to construct a covered deck in the rear yard. Recommendation The City Development Department considers a covered platform (deck) projecting a maximum of 3.0 metres into the required rear yard, to be 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, and therefore recommends Approval of the proposed variance, subject to the following conditions: 1. That this variance apply only to the proposed covered unenclosed platform (deck), as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans. 2. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed covered unenclosed platform (deck), by July 13, 2018, or this decision shall become null and void. Comment Official Plan and Zoning By-law The Pickering Official Plan designates the subject property as "Urban Residential -Low Density Areas" within the Amberlea Neighbourhood. Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 1289181-"S1''-Detached Dwellings Report PICA 42/16 July 13, 2016 37 Page 2 Appropriateness of the Application Covered Deck Projecting into the required Rear Yard Variance • the intent of the zoning by-law in permitting a maximum deck projection into the required rear yard is to ensure an adequate amount of outdoor amenity area remains uncovered by buildings and structures on a lot, to minimize any adverse impact on adjacent neighbours such as privacy, and to allow for appropriate access for maintenance, lot grading and drainage • the by-law permits uncovered steps and platforms not exceeding 1.0 metre in height above grade to project a maximum of 1.5 metres into the required rear yard • the applicant is requesting a covered unenclosed deck, approximately 16.8 square metres, be permitted to project 3.0 metres into the required rear yard • an appropriate outdoor amenity area uncovered by buildings and structures will be maintained in the rear yard of the property, as the proposed covered unenclosed deck is setback 4.5 metres from the rear lot line • an appropriate setback between the covered unenclosed deck and the property lines will be maintained to provide for privacy from adjacent properties to allow access for maintenance, and ensure proper lot grading and drainage on the subject property • the projection of the covered unenclosed deck in the rear yard will not have any adverse impact on the abutting property owners • the requested variance is minor in nature, desirable for the appropriate development of the lands and maintains the intent of the Zoning By-law and Official Plan Input From Other Sources Engineering & Public Works Department • no comments on the application Date of report: July 6, 2016 Comments prepared by: J(~;p~ Lalita Paray, MCIP /RPP Planer I · !hi( rr~1cri)CWV\_ Melissa Markham, MCIP, RPP Principal Planner-Development Review LP:MM:Id J:\Documents\Development\D-3700\2016\PCA 42-16\Report\PCA 42_16.doc Attachments 38 I I J I 'SHEPPAL Av[ttJE~Jl~l UL..LL.l/ ...LLLI -LL~ l/ 1-t-----1--------1~ ~~ ~ I II ,--------1 /7 j 1-J--DUNBARTON---;;. 1-----L...,r-L-.J._j_----1 ~ == SWIMMING POOL DUN BARTO/' HIGH SCHO ~ DRIVE ~li~ ~====~t=======j _\l I 8 == t---1------1 SUNDOWN DAYLIGHT _),~ . 1 ,------------.-----1 = jjllllllll \ \ I ~ DUNFAIR I .___L_.j~ .Ill II IIIJ \ 1 1-:= -==--i:~ \ CRESCENT ~ITAIL C~ ~ 1\ \ I :,:: z <( ~ []) w 7_\ (/) 0 ,u\ 0::: Location Map CJ~fol~ tf!JB1b FILE No: P/CA 42/16 APPLICANT: E. & R. Stein PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Lot 69, Plan 40M-1242 (519 Gardenview Square) City Development Department Data Sourcn: iEl Ttranet Enterprltn Inc. and Itt IUDplleJW;. All rights Rnerved. Not a plan of turvey. ~ 2013 MPAC and Its IU lltl'l. All~riahtt Rnttwd. Not a lan of Survey. DATE: June 22, 2016 SCALE 1:5000 IPN-11 -w 0: : <( ::: : > 0 (f ) s w > z w 0 0: : <( (! ) Ci t y De v e l o p m e n t De p a r t m e n t " .i:- 1 E !: : ' o ·:: lc : ) :;~ ~~ li Su b m i t t e d Pl a n FI L E No : P/ C A 42 / 1 6 AP P L I C A N T : E. & R. St e i n GA R D E N V I E W SQ U A R E 1! 4 - 27 . 0 m EX I S T I N G DW E L L I N G PR O P O S E D DE C K 51 . 3 m :-~~ to pe r m i t a co v e r e d pl a t f o r m (d e c k ) to pr o j e c t a ma x i m u m of 3. 0 me t r e s in t o th e re q u i r e d re a r ya r d .- . . 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St e i n PR O P E R T Y DE S C R I P T I O N : Lo t 69 , Pl a n 40 M - 1 2 4 2 (5 1 9 Ga r d e n v i e w Sq u a r e ) FU L L SC A L E CO P I E S OF TH I S PL A N AR E AV A I L A B L E FO R VIE W I N G AT TH E CIT Y OF PIC K E R I N G CIT Y DE V E L O P M E N T DE P A R T M E N T . 1 DATE: June 23,2016