HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 26, 2003
MINUTES of the 14th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held in the Main
Committee Room of the Pickering Civic Complex on
Wednesday, November 26, 2003.
PRESENT:
Marie Billinger (Acting Chairperson)
Tom Mohr
Eric Newton
ALSO PRESENT:
Ross Pym, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
Flora Niro, Secretary-Treasurer
ABSENT:
Kevin Ashe
Carl Young
The meeting convened at 7:07 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 Tom Mohr, seconded by Eric Newton and CARRIED
unanimously, that the minutes of the 13th meeting of the Committee of
Adjustment held Wednesday, November 5, 2003, be adopted.
MOTION CARRiED
3.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
MOTION: Moved by Eric Newton, seconded by Tom Mohr and CARRIED
unanimously that the agenda for the November 26, 2003 meeting be adopted.
MOTION CARRIED
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4.
ADOPTION OF 2004 MEETING SCHEDULE
MOTION: Moved by Tom Mohr, seconded by Eric Newton and CARRIED
unanimously that the Committee of Adjustment Meeting Schedule for 2004 be
adopted.
MOTION CARRIED
5.
PICA 54/03 - N. & D. Francis
1992 Valley Farm Road
Lot 18, Plan M-1079
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Provision 2 of Schedule "B" of Zoning
By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 230/75, to permit the establishment of a
maximum lot coverage of 38% 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 33%.
The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building
permit for a proposed sunroom addition to the existing dwelling.
The Assistant Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of
Pickering Planning & Development Department. Written comments were also
received from the City's Fire Prevention Officer expressing no concerns.
lance Ingleton, agent, was present to represent the application. No further
representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application.
Mr. Ingleton advised the members that he is ready to proceed with construction
and that the sunroom addition would not impose on any property lines.
DECISION: Moved by Tom Mohr, seconded by Eric Newton and CARRIED
unanimously that -
Application PICA 54/03 by N. & D. Francis, be APPROVED on the grounds that the
proposed establishment of a maximum lot coverage of 38% to be provided by the
existing dwelling and 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:
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1. That this variance apply only to the proposed sunroom addition,
approximately 9.4 metres by 4.6 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 sunroom
addition within two years of the date of this decision, or this decision shall
become null and void.
6.
PICA 55/03 - 2030606 Ontario Inc.
526 Rosebank Road
lot 88, Plan 350
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from the following provisions of Zoning
By-law 2511:
Section 10.2.3 to permit the establishment of a minimum 5.1 metre rear yard
depth to be provided by the existing dwelling on the proposed severed lands,
whereas the by-law requires a minimum rear yard depth of 7.5 metres.
Section 6.6(a) to permit the continuance of a minimum 2.8 metre flankage side
yard width to be provided by the existing dwelling on the proposed severed
lands, whereas the by-law requires a minimum flankage side yard width of
4.5 metres.
The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to facilitate proposed
severances.
The Assistant Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of
Pickering Planning & Development Department. Written comments were also
received from the City's Fire Prevention Officer expressing no concerns. Ross
Pym advised the Committee that the applicant concurred with Staff's
recommendation to table the item and will therefore not be attending the meeting.
No representation was present. John Honsberger of 588 Maitland Drive, Jim
Bradley of 596 Maitland Drive, and Mr. Spinosa, on behalf of his father, were all
present in objection to the application.
John Honsberger and Jim Bradley provided a petition signed by 10 area residents
opposing the application. They expressed concerns with increased volume of
traffic, the variances adversely affecting the character of the neighbourhood and
negatively impacting on property values.
Mr. Spinosa concurred with Staff's recommendation that the application is
premature. He asked that the Committee determine what the applicant proposes
to do with the remaining lands before making a decision.
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MOTION: Moved by Eric Newton, seconded by Tom Mohr and CARRIED
unanimously that -
Application PICA 55/03 by 2030606 Ontario Inc., be TABLED on the grounds that
the proposed establishment of a minimum 5.1 metre rear yard depth and
continuance of a minimum 2.8 metre flankage side yard width to be provided by
the existing dwelling on the proposed lot is an application that is premature.
MOTION CARRIED
7.
OTHER BUSINESS
On behalf of all members, Marie Billinger thanked the Assistant
Secretary-Treasurer and Secretary-Treasurer for their contribution and excellent
presentation provided to the Committee during the term. Marie also extended her
thanks to all Committee members and said that it was a pleasure serving the
Committee.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Eric Newton, seconded by Tom Mohr and CARRIED
unanimously that-
The 14th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 7:25 p.m. and
the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on
Wednesday, January 21, 2004.
MOTION CARRIED
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