HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 11, 2004
MINUTES of the 2nd meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held in the Main
Committee Room of the Pickering Civic Complex on
Wednesday, February 11, 2004.
PRESENT:
Marie Billinger
Chris Braney
David Johnson
Eric Newton
Bill Utton
ALSO PRESENT:
Ross Pym, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
Flora Niro, Secretary-Treasurer
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 Marie Billinger, seconded by Chris Braney and resolved
unanimously that the minutes of the 1 st meeting of the Committee of Adjustment
held Wednesday, January 21, 2004, be adopted.
CARRIED
3.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
MOTION: Moved by Marie Billinger, seconded by Bill Utton and resolved
unanimously that the agenda for the February 11, 2004 meeting be adopted.
CARRIED
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4.
PICA 6/04 - J. & B. Lalor
503 Cliffview Road
Lot 9, Plan 364
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Section 5.19(b) of Zoning By-law 2511 to permit
the continuance of the location of the existing shed with a 0.1 of a metre setback
from the rear lot line and a 0.7 of a metre setback from the east lot line, whereas
accessory structures greater than 1.8 metres in height shall be setback a
minimum of 1 metre from all lot lines.
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. Written comments were received
from the City's Fire Prevention Officer expressing no concerns. Written
comments were received from an area resident in objection to the application.
Mr. Lalor, owner, was present to represent the application. Also present was
Dawn Bucknam of 540 Park Crescent and Shelley Hodder of 536 Park Crescent,
both in objection to the application.
Mr. Lalor advised the Committee that the primary use of the shed is to cover pool
equipment and store furniture. He stated that he was unaware of the setback
requirements when he constructed the structure in October 2003.
Dawn Bucknam submitted photographs of the accessory structure and a petition
from area residents in objection to the application. Shelley Hodder expressed
concern that the shed would be used as a cabana which may generate additional
noise in the area. She inquired as to how the applicant intends to access the
structure for maintenance purposes.
Discussion ensued regarding property lines. David Johnson suggested tabling
the item in order to give members an opportunity to view the subject property and
to determine the location of property lines.
MOTION: Moved by David Johnson, seconded by Bill Utton and resolved
unanimously that Application PICA 6/04 by J. & B. Lalor, be TABLED for 3 weeks.
CARRIED
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5.
PICA 9/04 - Estate of James Bilow
748 Krosno Blvd.
East Part Lot 1028, Plan M-12
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Section 8.2.3 of Zoning By-law 2520 to permit
the establishment of a minimum 5.3 metre rear yard depth to be provided by the
proposed sunroom addition on the subject property, 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 sunroom addition attached to the rear of the existing
dwelling.
The Assistant Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of
Pickering Planning & Development Department. Written comments were received
from the City's Fire Prevention Officer expressing no concerns.
June Jones, owner, was present to represent the application. No further
representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application.
Ms. Jones stated that she has advised abutting neighbours of the proposed
construction and that they are in support of the application.
DECISION: Moved by Bill Utton, seconded by Chris Braney and resolved
unanimously that -
Application PICA 9/04 by the Estate of James Bilow, be APPROVED on the
grounds that the proposed establishment of a minimum 5.3 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, 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.
CARRIED
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6.
PICA 10/04 - Kevin Tait
1278 Commerce Street
Block B, Part Lot 1, 2, Plan 65
(Part 2, Plan 40R-9704)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from the following provisions of Zoning
By-law 2511:
Section 10.2.1 to permit the continuance of a minimum lot frontage of
13.1 metres, whereas the by-law requires a minimum lot frontage of 15 metres;
Section 6.6(a) to permit the continuance of a minimum 1.1 metre flanking side
yard provided by the existing second-storey deck, whereas the by-law requires a
minimum flanking side yard width of 4.5 metres.
Section 6.6(a) to permit the establishment of a minimum 2.9 metre flanking side
yard width to be provided by the proposed second and third floor additions,
whereas the by-law requires a minimum flanking side yard width of 4.5 metres.
Section 10.2.3 to permit the establishment of a minimum 4.0 metre front yard
depth to be provided by the proposed second and third floor additions, whereas
the by-law requires a minimum front yard depth of 7.5 metres.
The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to recognize the
existing situations and to obtain a building permit for the proposed second and
third storey additions to the existing dwelling.
The Assistant Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of
Pickering Planning & Development Department. Written comments were received
from the City's Fire Prevention Officer expressing no concerns. Written
comments were received from an anonymous resident expressing concerns.
Kevin Tait, owner, was present to represent the application. Also present were
Terry and Mary Allen of 1280 Commerce Street and Ryan Klinger of 1280A
Commerce Street, all in objection to the application.
Mr. Tait provided photographs of the subject property and a petition with
signatures from area residents George Malcolm of 691 Front Road, Ron & Barb
Taylor of 689 Front Road, David Partridge of 692 Front Road, Lee and Jane Gray
of 693 Front Road and Sharon Ireland of 679 Front Road, all indicating support of
the application.
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Mr. Allen stated that he is in favour of property improvements in the
neighbourhood, but does have concerns with the following issues:
lack of information from the applicant's submitted site plan (plan does
not show accessory structures currently on the subject property and
their setbacks);
- can the current foundation adequately support the existing house and
proposed additions;
- visibility is a concern that the proposed additions may obscure the view
of traffic.
Mr. Tait outlined the uses for the existing accessory structures located on his
property and provided the Committee with an Engineers Inspection Report
signifying approval of the existing foundation.
It was noted by David Johnson that the elevation drawings submitted by the
applicant does not depict the existing situation. Mr. Tait responded that revised
elevation drawings were submitted into the Building Department.
DECISION: Moved by Bill Utton, seconded by Chris Braney and resolved
unanimously that -
Application PICA 10/04 by Kevin Tait be APPROVED on the grounds that the
proposed continuance of a minimum lot frontage of 13.1 metres, proposed
continuance of a minimum 1.1 metre flanking side yard provided by the existing
second-storey deck; proposed establishment of a minimum 2.9 metre flanking
side yard width and minimum 4.0 metre front yard depth to be provided by the
proposed second and third floor additions 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 additions, 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 additions within two years of the date of this decision, or
this decision shall become null and void.
CARRIED
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7.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Bill Utton, seconded by Marie Billinger and CARRIED
unanimously that-
The 2nd meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 8:15 p.m. and
the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on
Wednesday, March 3, 2004.
MOTION CARRIED
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