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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 21-C~of­ PJCKERJNG Present Tom Copeland -Vice-Chair David Johnson -Chair Eric Newton Denise Rundle Also Present Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 21, 2017 7:00pm Main Committee Room Nilesh, Surti, Manager, Development Review & Urban Design Samantha O'Brien, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Absent Sean Wiley Deborah Wylie, Secretary-Treasurer (I) Adoption of Agenda Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Tom Copeland That the agenda for the Wednesday, June 21, 2017 meeting be adopted. (II) Adoption of Minutes Moved by Tom Copeland Seconded by Eric Newton Carried Unanimously That the minutes of the 7th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, May 31, 2017 be adopted. Carried Unanimously Page 1 of 5 -Cdgof- PlCKERJNG (Ill) Reports 1. PICA 45/17 F. Chapman 828 Naroch Boulevard Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 21, 2017 7:00pm Main Committee Room The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2520, as amended by By-law: • to permit an uncovered platform and associated steps not exceeding 0.9 of a metre in height above grade to project a maximum of 1.5 metres into the required side yard, whereas the by-law permits uncovered steps or platforms not exceeding 1.0 metre in height above grade to project a maximum of 1.0 metre into the required side yard • to recognize a minimum east side yard setback of 1.0 metre to an existing unenclosed carport, whereas the by-law requires a minimum side yard setback of 1.5 metres • to recognize a maximum lot coverage of 36 percent, whereas the by-law permits a maximum lot coverage of 33 percent • to recognize an existing accessory structure (shed) setback 0.3 of a metre from the east lot line, whereas the by-law requires accessory structures to be set back 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 replace an existing uncovered platform and associated steps in the west side yard and obtain zoning compliance for existing structures. The Manager, Development Review & Urban Design, outlined the staff recommendation from the City Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions. Written comments were received from the City's Engineering Services Department expressing no comments on the application. In response to comments submitted from the applicants, Regional Councillor-Ward 2, Bill Mclean, and City Councillor-Ward 2, lan Cumming, have also submitted written comments expressing their support of staff's recommendation to this application. Fiona Chapman, applicant, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Fiona Chapman stated the purpose of this application is to replace an existing structure that was originally constructed in the early 1980's. Page 2 of 5 -C~of­ PJCKERJNG Moved by Denise Rundle Seconded by Eric Newton Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 21, 2017 7:00pm Main Committee Room That application PICA 45117 by F. Chapman, be Approved on the grounds that the requested variances 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 uncovered platform and associated steps within the west side yard and the existing structures, 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 21, 2019, or this decision shall become null and void. PICA 46117 N. Lalsingh 2038 Duberry Drive Carried Unanimously The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 1976185, to permit an uncovered platform (deck) and associated steps not exceeding 1.4 metres in height above grade to project a maximum of 3.8 metres into the required rear yard; whereas, uncovered steps and platforms not exceeding 1.0 metre in height above grade may project a maximum of 1.5 metres into the required rear yard. The applicant requests approval of this minor variance application in order to obtain a building permit to construct an uncovered platform (deck) and associated steps in the rear yard. 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. Spencer Joy, agent, was present to represent the application. Sylvia & Errol Anderson of 2040 Duberry Drive were present in opposition to the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Sylvia Anderson stated the applicant's walkway has been raised, which is causing a drainage issue onto their property. If the proposed variance was approved, Sylvia Anderson stated she would not like drainage to be of further concern. Page 3 of 5 -Ct4of- PJCKERJNG Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 21, 2017 7:00pm Main Committee Room The Manager, Development Review & Urban Design stated drainage concerns can best be addressed by the City's Engineering Services Department. He also stated that he would make note of Sylvia & Errol Anderson's contact information to have Engineering Services staff conduct a site visit to inspect both properties for drainage issues. Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Tom Copeland That application PICA 46/17 by N. Lalsingh, be Approved on the grounds that the uncovered platform (deck) and associated steps not exceeding 1.4 metres in height above grade to project a maximum of 3.8 metres into the required 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 platform (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 21, 2019, or this decision shall become null and void. Carried Unanimously Page 4 of 5 -~of­ PJCKERJNG (IV) Adjournment Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Tom Copeland Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 21, 2017 7:00pm Main Committee Room That the 8th meeting of the 2017 Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 7:13pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Carried Unanimously Date Chair Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Page 5 of 5