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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 24, 2002 MINUTES of the 10th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held in the Main Committee Room of the Pickering Civic Complex on Wednesday, July 24, 2002. PRESENT: Mr. K. Ashe (Chairperson) Ms. M. Billinger Mr. T. Mohr ALSO PRESENT: Mr. R. Pym, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. F. Niro, Secretary-Treasurer ABSENT: Mr. E. Newton Mr.C.Young The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Committee Room of the Civic Complex. 1. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES There were no matters arising from the minutes. 2. ADOptiON OF MINUTES MOTION: Moved by Mr. Mohr, seconded by Ms. Billinger, and carried unanimously- That the minutes of the 9th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held July 3, 2002, be adopted. MOTION CARRIED 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA MOTION: Moved by Ms. Billinger, seconded by Mr. Mohr and carried unanimously- That the agenda for the July 24, 2002 meeting be adopted. MOTION CARRIED 54 4. PICA 38/02 - Heather Best 1094 Rambleberry Avenue being, Part Lot 5, Plan 40M-1272 (40R-8268, Part 2, 6) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Section 5(3)(b)(vi) of Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 1493/82, to permit the establishment of a minimum 5.9 metre rear yard depth to be provided by a proposed one-storey addition to the existing dwelling, 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 for a proposed one-storey addition to the rear of the existing dwelling on the subject property. The Assistant Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department. Written comments were also received from the City's Development Control Supervisor, and from the City's Fire Prevention Officer, both expressing no concerns. Ms. Heather Best, owner was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Ms. Best stated that she wishes to enlarge the home and feels the addition would enhance the property. DECISION: Moved by Mr. Mohr, seconded by Ms. Billinger and carried unanimously that- this application PICA 38/02, by Heather Best be APPROVED on the grounds that the proposed establishment of a minimum 5.9 metre rear yard depth 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 addition, approximately 13.2 square metres in area, as generally sited and outlined on the applicants' submitted plans with this application. 2. That the applicant obtain a building permit and construct the proposed addition within two years of the date of this decision, or this decision shall become null and void. MOTION CARRIED 5. PICA 40/02 - Danlu Holdings Ltd. 1558 Hummingbird Court being, Lot 1, of Draft Plan of Subdivision SP 2001-01 City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Section 2.46(c)(i) of Zoning By-law 3036, as amended, to permit the "Front Lot Line" to be the 10nQer lot line (Hummingbird Court) that abuts a street to be deemed to be the front lot line and the shorter lot line (Sparrow Circle) to be termed the "flank" of the lot, whereas the by- law states that the "Front Lot Line" shall mean the line that divides a lot from the street provided that in the case of a corner lot, the shorter lot line that abuts a street shan be deemed to be the front line and the longer lot line that so abuts shall be termed the "flank" of the lot. 55 The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to vary the definition of the "Front Lot Line" to obtain a building permit for a proposed single detached dwelling on the subject property. . The Assistant Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department. Written comments were also received from the City's Development Control Supervisor, and from the City's Fire Prevention Officer, both expressing no concerns. Mr. Grant Morris, Planning Consultant, was present to represent the application. Also present was Ms. Marian Prezens of 420 Sparrow Circle, expressing concerns with the application. Mr. Morris provided a history on the subdivision and is satisfied that the application conforms to the four tests of the Planning Act, that it constitutes good land use planning, and that the variance is minor in nature. Ms. Prezens expressed concerns with privacy and wanted to ensure that her unit is still recognized as an end unit. She requested that the builder erect a 6-foot wood fence along the rear yard of the subject property to the end of the street. Mr. Morris stated that the house siting and design has not changed from what was already approved. The fencing issue has been agreed upon through a subdivision agreement and the builder is only required to erect a 4-foot chain link fence. Mr. Mohr commented on the possibility of providing additional landscaping to help alleviate the privacy issue. Mr. Pym stated that he does not recommend that a 6-foot wood fence be erected up to the sidewalk. This may result in obstructing visibility and may create some safety issues. DECISION: Moved by Ms. Billinger, seconded by Mr. Mohr and carried unanimously that- this application PICA 40/02, by Danlu Holdings Ltd. be APPROVED on the grounds that the proposed application 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 application, as generally sited and outlined on the applicants' submitted plans with this application. 2. That the applicant obtain a building permit and construct the proposed single detached dwelling within two years of the date of this decision, or this decision shall become null and void. 3. That the builder provide a 6-foot wood fence to extend to the end of the garage, at the builders' expense. MOTION CARRIED 6. PICA 41/02 to PICA 43/02 - E. Agnew, J. Chandler, B. Carter Part Lot 3, Plan 330, Lot 16, Plan 1051 being, 1837 to 1841 Appleview Road City of Pickering 56 The applicant requests relief from Section 9.2.1 of Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 2423/87, to permit the establishment of a minimum 15.2 metre lot frontage provided by the proposed severed and retained parcels on the subject property, whereas the by-law requires a minimum lot frontage of 18 metres. The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to facilitate proposed land severances to allow lots with reduced frontages. The Assistant Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department. Written comments were received from the City's Development Control Supervisor indicating the application appears to be acceptable, however, if additional servicing and relocation of utilities is required, it will be the applicants' responsibility. Written comments were also received from the City's Fire Prevention Officer expressing no concerns. Mr. Bob Martindale, agent was present to represent the application. Also present were Mr. Steven Torok of 1829 Appleview Road, Mr. Kerry Hornsby of 1831 Appleview Road, and Mr. Kevin Love, CD. of 1632 Heathside Crescent, all in objection to the application. Mr. Martindale advised the Committee that land severance applications have been submitted into the Region and they will be considered at the August 12, 2002 meeting. Three further severances will be applied for in the future on the retained parcel. Mr. Martindale provided a drawing of lots with 15 metre lot frontages in the area, adding that infilling on Appleview Road has been going on for many years. Mr. Torok expressed concerns with unequal spacing of lots, the possibility of townhouses being developed on the retained parcel, and that the lot is not being properly maintained. Mr. Hornsby requested clarification of the location of lot lines. He expressed concerns of insufficient notification of the meeting and suggested tabling the applications until issues are resolved. Mr. Love, Retired Captain, expressed concerns with inadequate time to prepare for the meeting. He feels the variances would have a major impact on abutting properties. Mr. Ashe stated that he received calls from Local Councillors recommending the applications be tabled in order to give individuals an opportunity to discuss related matters and the possibility of constructing a walkway on the subject properties. MOTION: Moved by Mr. Mohr, seconded by Ms. Billinger and carried unanimously that- these applications PICA 41/02 to PICA 43/02, by E. Agnew, J. Chandler, B. Carter be TABLED until the Wednesday, September 4, 2002 meeting. MOTION CARRIED 57 7. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Ms. Billinger, seconded by Mr. Mohr and carried unanimously that- The 10th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 7:55 p.m. and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on VVednesday,August 14, 2002. MOTION CARRIED Auylbf /y) OJ DATE - C.H?\ï~~~N , " ,..,' 1. ~tw, SECRETARY-TREASURER 58