HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 15, 2006
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MINUTES of the 4th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held in the Main
Committee Room of the Pickering Civic Complex on Wednesday, March 15,2006 and
convened at 7:05 p.m.
PRESENT:
Marie Billinger
Chris Braney - Chair
David Johnson
Eric Newton
Bill Utton (arrived 7: 13 pm)
ALSO PRESENT:
Ross Pym, Secretary-Treasurer
Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
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1. MATTERS ARISING AND ADOPTION OF MINUTES
MOTION: Moved by Marie Billinger
seconded by Eric Newton
There were no matters arising from the minutes. The minutes of the 3rd meeting
of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, February 22, 2006, be adopted
as amended.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
MOTION: Moved by Eric Newton
seconded by David Johnson
That the agenda for the Wednesday, March 15, 2006 meeting be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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3.
(Tabled at the February 22, 2006 meeting)
PICA 06/06 to PICA 23/06 - 2047729 Ontario Inc.
1355 Altona Road
(Part of Lot 1 & 2, Plan 228)
City of Pickering
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MOTION:
Moved by Marie Billinger
seconded by Eric Newton
That PICA 06/06 to PICA 23/06 - 2047729 Ontario Inc. be lifted from the table.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The applicant requests relief from the provIsions of Zoning By-law 3036, as
amended by By-law 2658/88, to permit the development of 18 freehold townhouse
dwelling units on the subject property. The proposed development is comprised of
lots that will front onto a private condominium road; whereas the by-law requires all
lots to provide frontage on an opened public street maintained at public expense.
The applicant also requests that the lot frontage, lot area, front yard depth, rear
yard depth, side yard width, flankage side yard width, and lot coverage of some or
all of the lots be reduced; whereas the by-law requires minimum and/or maximum
zoning requirements to be met as shown on the chart below.
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The applicant has revised the application and has further reduced the rear yard
depth to the dwellings and has requested that a new variance be added to the
applications for a reduced rear yard depth to a deck or a balcony of each
dwelling.
The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to satisfy conditions
of Draft Plan Approval, Site Plan Approval and in order to obtain building permits
in the future for the subject property.
Applicant's Proposal
Application Frontage Lot Lot area Lot Front yard Rear yard Side yard Flanking Rear yard
on a public frontage coverage depth depth width side yard depth to
street width Decks &
Balconies
A B C D E F G H I
By-law Lots on a Minimum Minimum Maximum Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum
Requirement public 30m 4000 m2 33% 14.0m 7.5m 3.5m 3.5m 7.5m
street
PICA 06/06 Lot on 4.8 m on 103 mL 49% 3.3 m 4.9m N/A 0.6m 3.8 m
(Unit 1) private private
street street
PICA 07/06 Lot on 4.8 m on 103 mL 49% 3.3m 4.9m N/A N/A 3.8 m
(Unit 2) private private
street street
PICA 08/06 Lot on 4.8 m on 103 mL 49% 3.3 m 4.9m N/A N/A 3.8m
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street street
PICA 09/06 Lot on 4.8 m on 103 mL 49% 3.3m 4.9m 0.6m N/A 3.8 m
I (Unit 4) private private
street street
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PICA 10106 Lot on 4.8 m on 103 m£ 49% 3.3 m 4.9m 0.6m N/A 3.8 m
(Unit 5) private private
street street
PICA 11/06 Lot on 4.8 m on 103 m£ 49% 3.3 m 4.9 m N/A N/A 3.8 m
(Unit 6) private private
street street
PICA 12/06 Lot on 4.8 m on 103 mL 49% 3.3m 4.9m N/A N/A 3.8 m
(Unit 7) private private
street street
PICA 13/06 Lot on 4.8 m on 103 m£ 49% 3.3 m 4.9m N/A N/A 3.8m
(Unit 8) private private
street street
PICA 14/06 Lot on 4.8 m on 103 m£ 49% 3.3 m 4.9 m 0.6m N/A 3.8 m
(Unit 9) private private
street street
PICA 15/06 Lot on 4.8 m on 126 mL 49% 3.3m 4.9m N/A 0.6m 4.9m
(Unit 10) private private
street street
PICA 16/06 Lot on 4.8 m on 103 mL 49% 3.3m 4.9m N/A N/A 4.9m
(Unit 11) private private
street street
PICA 17/06 Lotan 4.8 m on 103 mL 49% 3.3m 4.9m N/A N/A 4.9m
(Unit 12) private private
street street
PICA 18/06 Lot on 4.8 m on 103 mL 49% 3.3m 4.9m 0.6m N/A 4.9m
(Unit 13) private private
street street
PICA 19/06 Lot on 4.8 m on 103 m£ 49% 3.3 m 4.9 m 0.6 m N/A 4.9m
(Unit 14) private private
street street
PICA 20106 Lot on 4.8 m on 103 m£ 49% 3.3m 4.9m N/A N/A 4.9m
,,- (Unit 15) private private
street street
PICA 21/06 Lot on 4.8 m on 103 mL 49% 3.3 m 4.9m N/A N/A 4.9m
(Unit 16) private private
street street
PICA 22/06 Lot on 4.8 m on 103 m£ 49% 3.3 m 4.9m N/A N/A 4.9m
(Unit 17) private private
street street
PICA 23/06 Lotan 4.8 m on 103 m£ 49% 3.3m 4.9m 0.6m N/A 4.9m
(Unit 18) private private
street street
The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering
Planning & Development Department. Written comments were received from the
City's Development Control Supervisor and the City's Fire Prevention Officer,
both expressing no concerns. Written comments were also received from the
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority with no objections.
John Perdue, agent, was present to represent the applications. Pietro Ferrari,
architect, was present in favour of the applications. Councillor Kevin Ashe was
also present for the applications.
Bill Utton joined meeting at 7:13 pm
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John Perdue outlined the applications and presented landscaping and elevation
plans to the committee, noted a noise study has been done and a fence will be
constructed, and outlined the parking accommodations.
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In response to a question John Perdue explained they have submitted and are in
the process for site plan approval and that a rezoning application would be a
longer process as opposed to minor variance applications.
In response to a question Ross Pym explained that Council is circulated all
Committee of Adjustment applications and has been notified of the development.
Councillor Kevin Ashe noted to the committee that he is not here to speak for or
against the applications, however noted that he has met with the applicant and
the Community appears comfortable with the project.
MOTION: Moved by David Johnson
seconded by Bill Utton
That application PICA 06/06 to PICA 23/06 by 2047729 Ontario Inc, be
APPROVED on the grounds that the lot frontage, lot area, front yard depth, rear
yard depth, side yard width, flankage side yard width, lot coverage, rear yard
depth to a deck or a balcony and lots frontage on a private street of some or all of
the lots be reduced 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 buildings as generally
illustrated on the applicant's plans submitted with this application.
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2. That the applicant receives Final ApprovallRegistration for the associated
Draft Plan of Subdivision and Site Plan Approval within two years of the date
of this decision, or this decision shall become null and void.
CARRIED
Vote
Marie Billinger
Chris Braney
David Johnson
Eric Newton
Bill Utton
in favour
in favour
in favour
opposed
in favour
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4.
(Tabled at the February 22, 2006 meeting)
PICA 25/06 - Gail Skidmore
1808 Woodview Avenue
(Part of Lot 4, Plan M-282)
City of Pickering
MOTION: Moved by Marie Billinger
seconded by David Johnson
That PICA 25/06 - Gail Skidmore be lifted from the table.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The applicant requests relief from the provision of Zoning By-law 3036, to permit
the existing dwelling to remain temporarily on a lot that is proposed to be divided
into two lots that will result in insufficient north side yard width of 0.6 metre;
whereas the By-law requires a minimum side yard setback of 1.5 metres.
The applicant requests approval of the variance to facilitate a future Land
Severance application.
The 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 roof drainage will need to
be addressed prior to land severance.
Cesare Gallo, agent, was present to represent the application. No further
representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application.
Cesare Gallo explained the application and agrees with recommendations from
the City.
MOTION: Moved by Bill Utton
seconded by Marie Billinger
That application PICA 25/06 by Gail Skidmore, be APPROVED on the grounds
that the variance to permit a minimum north side yard width of 0.6 metre to the
existing 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, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the variance applies only to the existing dwelling, as generally sited and
outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application, for a period
of three years from the date of this decision, after which this decision shall
become null and void.
2. That the applicant apply for, get approval for, and finalize the associated land
severance application within one year of the date of this decision, or this
decision shall become null and void.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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5.
PICA 26/06 - Chieftan Development Corporation
North Part of Lot 18, Concession 2
(Part 1, 40R-20062)
Block 165, 40M-1771
(Block 165 of 40M-1771 together with Block 50, Lot 1 and)
(Lot 2 of Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision 18T-97016)
City of Pickering
The applicant requests relief from Section 6.1 of Zoning By-law 3036, as
amended, to permit the establishment of three detached model homes on the
subject lands. Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T -97016 has been approved to
develop the subject lands for 53 detached dwellings, however, the lots on which
the dwellings are to be located will not be created until the draft plan of
subdivision is registered. Until the draft approved plan of subdivision is
registered, the subject lands are considered to be a single lot, and the zoning
by-law permits only one dwellinglmain building per lot.
The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain building
permits for the proposed construction of three model homes on the subject lands.
The 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 and the City's
Development Control Supervisor indicating a revised construction management
plan is required to the satisfaction of the City of Pickering.
David Brand, owner, was present to represent the application. Paul Jones of
2328 Southcott Road, and Steve Caporusso of 2329 Southcott Road were
present for the application.
David Brand explained the application and agrees with recommendations from
the City.
Paul Jones and Steve Caporusso both advised they were not opposed to the
application however they had some concerns related to construction activity such
as construction traffic, truck speed of some contractors and time of construction
activities.
In response to several questions David Brand explained that he has spoken to
the contractors, posted speed signs, crossing guards and beware of children
signs within the construction area. He intends to complete registration by the
summer, would like to start selling within the next three months and the houses
will be built on an as sold basis.
MOTION: Moved by Bill Utton
seconded by Eric Newton
That application PICA 26/06 by Chieftan Development Corporation, be
APPROVED on the grounds that the proposed establishment of three model
homes on one lot 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 subject lands as generally sited and
outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application.
2. That for the purpose of this application, a "Model Home" shall mean a
dwelling unit which is not used for residential purposes, but which is used
exclusively for sales, display and marketing purposes pursuant to an
agreement with the City of Pickering.
3. That a revised Construction Management Plan be submitted for Draft Plan of
Subdivision 18T-97016 to the satisfaction of the City of Pickering.
4. That no fewer than two visitor parking spaces be provided within the
driveway of each model home, and that a location for overflow parking be
provided on-site.
5. That the applicant obtain building permits and construct the proposed model
homes within two years of the date of this decision, or this decision shall
become null and void.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by David Johnson
seconded by Bill Utton
That the 4th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on
Wednesday, April 5, 2006.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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