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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 21, 2003 MINUTES of the 6th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held in the Main Committee Room of the Pickering Civic Complex on Wednesday, May 21, 2003. PRESENT: Mr. K. Ashe (Chairperson) Ms. M. Billinger Mr. T. Mohr Mr. E. Newton ABSENT: Mr.C.Young ALSO PRESENT: Mr. R. Pym, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. F. Niro, Secretary-Treasurer The meeting convened at 7:05 pm 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. Newton, seconded by Ms. Billinger and CARRIED unanimously, that the minutes of the 5th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held April 9, 2003, be adopted. MOTION CARRIED 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA MOTION: Moved by Mr. Newton, seconded by Mr. Mohr and CARRIED unanimously, that the agenda for the May 21, 2003 meeting be adopted. MOTION CARRIED 33 4. PICA 14/03 - Bopa Developments Inc. 201 Shadow Place Part lot 28l, Plan 40M-2086 The applicant requests relief from Section 5(1 )(b)(v) of Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 5830/01, to permit the continuance of a minimum 2.6 metre flankage side yard width provided by the existing semi-detached dwelling on the subject property, whereas the by-law requires a minimum flankage side yard width of 2.7 metres. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to recognize the existing situation. The Assistant Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department. Mr. Vijay Gupta, agent, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Mr. Gupta stated that the variance is required due to a construction error when pouring the foundation. DECISION: Moved by Ms. Billinger, seconded by Mr. Newton and CARRIED unanimously that - Application PICA 14/03 by Bopa Developments Inc. be APPROVED on the grounds that the proposed continuance of a minimum 2.6 metre flankage side yard width provided by the existing semi-detached dwelling 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. 5. PICA 16/03 - Peggy White 1512 Huntsmill Drive Lot 129, Plan 40M-1325 The applicant requests relief from the following provisions of Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 1826/84: Section 5(1 )(b)(vi) to permit the establishment of a minimum 3.2 metre rear yard depth to be provided by the proposed sunroom addition, whereas the by-law permits a minimum 7.5 metre rear yard depth. 34 Section 5(1 )(b)(vii) to permit the establishment of a maximum lot coverage of 43% to be provided by the existing dwelling and proposed sunroom addition on the subject property, whereas the by-law permits a maximum lot coverage of 38%. The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit for a sunroom addition to the existing dwelling. The Assistant Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department. Mr. John Kewell, of Lifestyle Sunrooms, was present to represent the application. Also present were Mr. & Mrs. Warcop of 1511 Silver Spruce Drive in objection to the application. Mr. Warcop provided a photograph from their rear property line. He expressed concerns over the size of the proposed sunroom, close proximity to the rear property line, and the height of the addition. He feels that the structure is obtrusive. In response to a question, Mr. Pym stated that he did visit the site. He feels that the intent of the zoning by-law would be maintained due to the sun room addition being located on the existing rear yard deck. Usable amenity and buffer space are still provided, and it does not appear to adversely affect the character of the surrounding area. Mr. Kewell provided elevation drawings of the sunroom. He stated that the height of the sunroom would be 102 inches to the peak, and advised the members that exit to the rear yard of the subject property would be accessed through sliding doors situated on the side of the sunroom and not the rear. Mr. Mohr outlined reasons as to why he would be supporting the variance application adding that he understands the concerns expressed by abutting neighbours. DECISION: Moved by Mr. Mohr, seconded by Mr. Newton and CARRIED unanimously that - Application PICA 16/03, by Peggy White be APPROVED on the grounds that the proposed establishment of a minimum 3.2 metre rear yard depth provided by the proposed sunroom addition and establishment of a maximum lot coverage of 43% provided by the existing dwelling and proposed sunroom addition are minor variances that are 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 sun room addition, approximately 22 square metres in size, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application. 35 2. That the applicant obtain a building permit and construct the proposed sunroom addition within two years of the date of this decision, or this decision shall become null and void. 6. PICA 17/03 - Rose Benson 545 Downland Drive lot 120, Plan M-1017 The applicant requests relief from Section 5 to Schedule B of Zoning By-law 2511, as amended by By-law 4354/73 to permit the establishment of a minimum 6.0 metre rear yard depth to be provided by the proposed sunroom addition, whereas the by-law permits a minimum 7.5 metre rear yard depth. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building permit for a proposed sunroom addition to the existing dwelling on the subject property. The Assistant Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department. Mr. John Kewell, agent, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. DECISION: Moved by Mr. Newton, seconded by Ms. Billinger and CARRIED unanimously that - Application PICA 17/03, by Rose Benson be APPROVED on the grounds that the proposed establishment of a minimum 6.0 metre rear yard depth to be provided by the proposed sunroom addition 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 sunroom addition, approximately 2.4 metres by 3.1 metres in size, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application. 2. That the applicant obtain a building permit and construct the proposed sunroom addition within two years of the date of this decision, or this decision shall become null and void. 36 7. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Mr. Mohr, seconded by Mr. Newton and CARRIED unanimously that- The 6th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 7:30 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2003. MOTION CARRIED 9 u(o () / 03 DATE f ~.~. SECRETARY~REASURER 37