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Present
Tom Copeland-Vice-Chair
David Johnson -Chair
Denise Rundle
Sean Wiley
Also Present
Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
7:00pm
Main Committee Room
Nilesh Surti, Manager, Development Review & Urban Design
Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
Samantha O'Brien, Clerk, Support Services, Observer
Absent
Ross Pym, Secretary-Treasurer
Eric Newton
(I) Adoption of Agenda
Moved by Tom Copeland
Seconded by Sean Wiley
That the agenda for the Wednesday, March 29, 2017 meeting be adopted.
(II) Adoption of Minutes
Moved by Tom Copeland
Seconded by Sean Wiley
Carried Unanimously
That the minutes of the 3rd meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held
Wednesday, March 8, 2017 be adopted.
Carried Unanimously
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(Ill) Reports
1. (Deferred at the March 8, 2017 meeting)
PICA 02/17
P. & L. Gonsalves
970 Rambleberry Avenue
Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
7:00pm
Main Committee Room
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 1998/85
to permit a platform (deck) not exceeding 0.8 of a metre in height above grade to project
a maximum of 6.1 metres into the required rear yard, whereas the by-law permits,
uncovered steps 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 this variance in order to obtain a building permit for a
deck in the rear yard.
The Manager, Development Review & Urban Design outlined that at the
February 15, 2017 meeting the Committee Approved the variance to recognize the
second-storey uncovered balcony and associated steps not exceeding 2.5 metres in
height projecting a maximum of 4.5 metres into the required rear yard.
The Manager, Development Review & Urban Design also stated that a motion to
Approve the platform (deck) not exceeding 0.8 of a metre in height above grade
projecting a maximum of 6.1 metres into the required rear yard, resulted in a tie vote
and the motion was defeated. He stated that the reason this application is before the
Committee is because there was no clear decision made by the Committee on this
variance. He also stated that the application was heard at the March 8, 2017 meeting
and a motion to defer was made in order to allow a Committee Member to visit the
subject property.
Peter Gonsalves, applicant, 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, the Manager, Development
Review & Urban Design stated neighbours within a 65 metre radius are sent Notices
along with a sign being posted on the subject property. He also stated that with the
difference in grade at the rear of the property, staff is of the opinion that the proposed
deck will result in visual and privacy impact on abutting properties.
In response to questions from a Committee Member, Peter Gonsalves stated that the
neighbours to the rear and west of his property are not opposed to the platform deck.
He also stated that the platform deck is to cover the gabion wall in order to provide
useable space in the rear yard.
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Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
7:00pm
Main Committee Room
Vijay Joshi stated that the subject property is a corner townhouse unit providing enough
space to allow for additional parking. Vijay Joshi also stated that a building permit for
an accessory dwelling unit will be obtained.
Moved by Sean Wiley
Seconded by Tom Copeland
That application PICA 19117 by V. & V. Joshi, be Approved on the grounds that the
requested variance 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 condition:
1. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the construction of an accessory
dwelling unit by March 29, 2018, or this decision shall become null and void.
4. PICA 20117
B. Knight
826 Fairview Avenue
Carried Unanimously
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511, as amended:
• to recognize an existing minimum front yard depth of 5.6 metres; whereas the by-law
requires a minimum front yard setback of 7.5 metres
• to permit a minimum east side yard width of 0.8 of a metre; whereas, the by-law
requires a minimum side yard width of 1.5 metres
• to recognize an existing accessory structure (Shed A) setback 0.3 of a metre from
the west lot line, and to recognize an existing accessory structure (Shed B) setback
0.5 of a metre from the north 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 this minor variance application in order to obtain a
building permit to construct a second storey addition, a carport, and to recognize two
existing accessory structures (sheds) in the side and rear yards.
The Manager, Development Review & Urban Design outlined that since writing the
report staff now recommend the application be deferred to allow recirculation of the
Notice as an directional error in the variance for the minimum side yard width of 0.8 of a
metre was incorrect. Written comments were also received from the City's Engineering
Services Department expressing no comments on the application.
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6. PICA 22117 & PICA 23117
G. Skidmore
1804 & 1806 Woodview Avenue
PICA 22117 (1804 Woodview Avenue)
Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
1:00pm
Main Committee Room
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended, 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.
PICA 23117 (1806 Woodview Avenue)
The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended, to permit a
minimum south side yard width of 1.2 metres, whereas the by-law requires a minimum
side yard width of 1.5 metres.
The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain building permits
for the construction of a two-storey detached dwelling on each property.
The Manager, Development Review & Urban Design outlined the staff recommendation
from the City Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions.
Written comments were also received from the City's Engineering Services Department
expressing no comments on the application.
Michael Mandarello, agent, was present to represent the application. No further
representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application.
Moved by Tom Copeland
Seconded by Denise Rundle
That application PICA 22117 by G. Skidmore, be Approved on the grounds that a
minimum north side yard width of 1.2 metres 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 detached dwelling, as generally sited and
outlined on the applicant's submitted plans.
2. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction by
March 29, 2018, or this decision shall become null and void.
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Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
7:00pm
Main Committee Room
That application PICA 23/17 by G. Skidmore, be Approved on the grounds that a
minimum south side yard width of 1.2 metres 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 detached dwelling, as generally sited and
outlined on the applicant's submitted plans.
2. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction by
March 29, 2018, or this decision shall become null and void.
(IV) Other Business
Moved by Tom Copeland
Seconded by Sean Wiley
Carried Unanimously
That Samantha O'Brien be appointed as Assistant, Secretary-Treasurer.
Carried Unanimously
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