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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 11-C1°f-p](KERJNG Present Tom Copeland -Vice-Chair David Johnson -Chair Eric Newton Denise Rundle Sean Wiley Also Present Deborah Wylie, Secretary-Treasurer Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer (I) Adoption of Agenda Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Tom Copeland Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, July 11, 2018 7:00 pm Main Committee Room That the agenda for the Wednesday, July 11, 2018 meeting be adopted. (II) Adoption of Minutes Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Tom Copeland Carried Unanimously That the minutes of the 8th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, June 20, 2018 be adopted. Carried Unanimously Page 1 of 8 -C1°f-p](KERJNG (Ill) Reports 1. P/CA37/18 2414660 Ontario Limited 1712 Central Street Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, July 11, 2018 7:00 pm Main Committee Room The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3037, as amended by By-law 6640/06: • to permit an "automobile service station" that includes a gas bar having minimum facilities to include a sales office, one enclosed service bay, and one hydraulic hoist; whereas the by-law requires "automobile service stations" to include a gas bar or any gasoline outlet having, as an integral part thereof and contained within an enclosed building, minimum facilities to include a sales office, two enclosed service bays, and one hydraulic hoist • to permit a one-way aisle used to gain access to a parking stall to have a minimum width of 3.0 metres; whereas the by-law requires the minimum width of a one~way aisle used to gain access to a parking stall to be 3.8 metres • to permit a minimum landscaped open space of 32 percent; whereas the by-law requires a minimum landscaped open space of 50 percent • to permit a minimum of 9 parking spaces; whereas the by-law requires a minimum of 12 parking spaces • to recognize a combined entrance and exit for an automobile service station having a width of 29.1 metres; whereas the by-law requires the width of any entrance or exit or combined entrance and exit for automobile service stations measured at the lot line to not be greater than 10.7 metres The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain site plan approval for the expansion of the commercial use within the existing building and recognize existing conditions on the site. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined the staff recommendation from the City Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions. Written comments received from the City's Engineering Services Department indicated that there are no comments on the application. Written comments received from a resident of 5015 Old Brock Road in objection to the application. Gil Shcolyor, applicant, was present to represent the application. Glenda Winterstein of 5015 Brock Road was present in objection to the application and David Barton of 5012 Brock Road was present to obtain clarification and additional information on the application. Gil Shcolyor stated that the proposed construction would be within the existing footprint. He also indicted that there will be improvements to the site's landscaped areas and to the management of the site's drainage. Page 2 of 8 -C~0f-p](KER]NG Committee of Adjustm~nt Meeting Minutes Wednesday, July 11, 2018 7:00 pm Main Committee Room Glenda Winterstein spoke in objection to the application and outlined her concerns that were contained in her written comments submitted prior to the meeting. Glenda Winterstien expressed a concern with having the parking lot so close to the gas meter, which is located on the south side of the apartment building that could potentially damage the gas line. , Ms. Winterstein would like to see a barrier/bollard put in place to prevent potential damage to the gas meter. She also expressed a concern with the drainage and having the asphalt parking area of the automobile service station so close to the apartment building that may lead to flooding of her building. Would like to see a drainage system/swale situated along the south side of her building to allow for proper drainage onto Old Brock Road. David Barton expressed a concern with the light pollution from the subject property and would like to have all proposed lighting directed downwards to stay within the subject property. In response to questions from a Committee Member and concerned residents, Gil Shcolyar stated that he is agreeable to having two metal posts installed on the automotive service station site to protect the gas line; and that the photometric plans submitted as part of the site plan process demonstrated that the proposed lighting will stay within the subject property. Moved by Sean Wiley Seconded by Eric Newton That application PICA 37/18 by 2414660 Ontario Limited, 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 gas bar and retail store, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans (refer to Exhibit 2 contained in Committee of Adjustment report, dated July 11, 2018). 2. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction by July 13, 2020, or this decision shall become null and void. Carried Unanimously Page 3 of 8 -C1°f-p](KERJNG 2. PICA 55/18 A. Pesic & K. Dawson 854 Modlin Road Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, July 11, 2018 7:00 pm Main Committee Room The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2520, as amended: • to permit a minimum front yard setback of 7.3 metres to an attached garage, whereas the by-law requires minimum front yard setback of 7.5 metres • to permit a maximum lot coverage of 37 percent, whereas the by-law permits a maximum lot coverage of 33 percent • to permit a covered porch and associated steps to project a maximum of 3.0 metres into the required front 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 front yard • to permit a covered second-storey balcony to project a maximum of 2.2 metres into the required front 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 front yard The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit for the construction of a two-storey addition to the existing dwelling The Secretary-Treasurer outlined the staff recommendation from the City Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions. Written comments received from the City's Engineering Services Department indicated that are no comments on the application. Aleksander Pesic, applicant, was present to represent the application. Michael Glyn-Williams of 856 Modlin Road was present in favour of the application. Michael Glyn-Williams stated he is in support of the application however is concerned with the placement and the number of windows being proposed. In response to a question from a Committee Member, Michael Glyn-Williams stated he has received a copy of the drawings. In response to questions and concerns, Aleksander Pesic stated that, as the window layout has not been confirmed, he is willing to consult with the neighbour over window locations. A Committee Member clarified, with the applicant, that there will be a bedroom on the upper floor at the rear of the dwelling, and explained that the Ontario Building Code requires all bedrooms contain a window. Page 4 of 8 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, July 11, 2018 7:00 pm Main Committee Room Due to hearing that applicant is willing to meet with the neighbour on the concerns with the window layout, Denise Rundle moved the following motion: Moved by Denise Rundle Seconded by Eric Newton That application PICA 55118 by A. Pesic & K. Dawson, 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 detached dwelling and attached garage, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans (refer to Exhibit 2 contained in Committee of Adjustment report, dated July 11, 2018). 2. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction by July 13, 2020, or this decision shall become null and void. 3. That the applicant demolish the existing shed located in the rear yard, immediately following the complete construction of the attached garage or by July 13, 2020, whichever is earlier, or this decision shall become null and void. 3. PICA 56118 A. Tortorici & L. Zapletal 1414 Old Forest Road Carried Unanimously The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended: • to recognize a covered platform (porch and steps) not exceeding 0.9 of a metre in height to project a maximum of 4.0 metres into the required front yard; whereas the by-law requires uncovered steps or platforms not exceeding 1.0 metre in height above grade to project not more than 1.5 metres into any required front yard. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to recognize an existing porch. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined the staff recommendation from the City Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions. Written comments received from the City's Engineering Services Department expressed no comments on the application. Lenka Zapletal, applicant, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Page 5 of 8 -Cift;0f-p](KER]NG Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, July 11, 2018 7:00 pm Main Committee Room In response to questions from Committee Members Lenka Zapletal explained that the contractor had poured the foundation incorrectly and that if they had known of the error that they would have had it corrected. Lenka Zapletal also stated there is no change to the design. Moved by Denise Rundle Seconded by Sean Wiley That application PICA 56/18 by A. Tortorici & L. Zapletal, be Approved on the grounds that the requested variance is minor i1.1 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 this variance apply only to the existing porch and steps, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans (refer to Exhibit 2 contained in Committee of Adjustment report, dated July 11, 2018). 4. P/CA57/18 J. Connell 722 Kingfisher Drive Carried Unanimously The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2520, as amended: • to permit a maximum lot coverage of 36 percent; whereas the by-law requires a maximum lot coverage of 33 percent • to permit a covered platform (porch) not exceeding 0.5 of a metre in height above grade, to project a maximum of 1.2 metres into the required front yard; whereas the by-law requires uncovered steps or platforms not exceeding 1.0 metre in height above grade to project not more than 1.5 metres into any required front yard nor 1.0 metre into any side yard • to permit an uncovered platform (deck) not exceeding 1.2 metres in height above grade, to project a maximum of 1.3 metres into the required rear yard; whereas the by-law requires uncovered steps or platforms not exceeding 1.0 metre in height above grade to project not more than 1.5 metres into any required front yard nor 1.0 metre into any side yard The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit to construct an addition to the existing single detached dwelling. Page 6 of 8 -C~0f-p](KERJNG Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, July 11, 2018 7:00 pm Main Committee Room The Secretary-Treasurer outlined the staff recommendation from the City Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions. Written comments received from the City's Engineering Services Department expressed no comments on the application. Written comments received from the residents of 724 Kingfisher Drive indicated support of the application. Correspondence received from the residents of 724 Kingfisher Drive indicates the proposed addition is a great combination of added space and a thoughtful design that will blend in with the existing neighbourhood. The comments also state that the application should be approved as it meets the community's needs for expansion while keeping control of over-development in the area. Nikita Furtado-Connell, applicant, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Nikita Furtado-Connell submitted a letter of support for the Committee Members to review, explained the application and the need for more space. Moved by Tom Copeland Seconded by Eric Newton That application PICA 57/18 by J. Connell, 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 addition to the detached dwelling, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans (refer to Exhibit 2 contained in Committee of Adjustment report, dated July 11, 2018). 2. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the proposed construction by July 13, 2020, or this decision shall become null and void. 3. That the applicant demolish the existing shed located in the rear yard, immediately following the complete construction of the attached garage or by July 13, 2020, whichever is earlier, or this decision shall become null and void. Carried Unanimously Page 7 of 8 -C0Jo/-p](KERJNG (IV) Adjournment Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Denise Rundle Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, July 11, 2018 7:00 pm Main Committee Room That the 9th meeting of the 2018 Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 7:28 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Carried Unanimously Date Chair Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Page 8 of 8