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Home My WebLink AboutNovember 14, 2007 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 14, 2007 7:00 pm Main Committee Room PRESENT: Kevin Ashe David Johnson - Chair Susan Kular Eric Newton Keith Wilkinson ALSO PRESENT: Ross Pym, Secretary-Treasurer Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer (I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Keith Wilkinson Seconded by Kevin Ashe That the minutes of the 14th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, October 24, 2007, be adopted. CARRIED (II) ADOPTION OF AGENDA Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Keith Wilkinson That the agenda for the Wednesday, November 14, 2007 meeting be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 1 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 14,2007 7:00 pm Main CommittE~e Room (III) REPORTS 1. (Deferred from the October 24, 2007 meeting) PICA 55/07 - M. & K. Hovnani8ln 1615 Orion Court (Part 1, 40R-6845) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 1264/81, to permit two existing accessory structures to remain on the property: a pool equipment shed located in the rear yard providing a 01.3 metre setback to the rear and side lot lines, and a storage shed located in the side yard providing a 0.3 metre setback to the side lot line, whereas the by-law requires accessory structures to be set back a minimum of 1.0 metre from all lot Ilines and requires all accessory structures which are not part of the main building to be located in the rear yard. The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to bring the two existing accessory structures into compliance with the zoning by-law. 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 expressing no concerns. The applicant submitted, from surrounding neighbours, written comments from Aldo Leopardi of 1624 Belinda Court, Gord Bartley of 1626 Belinda Court, Darrin Schofield of 1613 Orion Court, David Boswell of 1616 Orion Court, Sophie Kreuch of 1612 Belinda Court, Vito Colosuanno of 1610 Orion Court, Terry Lesko of 1611 Orion Court, L. Lakhan, Dave Bishop of 1608 Orion Court, Sue & Roland Turner of 1605 Orion Court, David Barrow of 1603 Orion Court and Donna Thompson of 1622 Belinda Court all in support of the application. Written comments were also received from Nick & Diane Damiano of 1617 Orion Court in objection to the application. Mary Hovnanian, owner, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Mary Hovnanian indicated an eaves trough has been added to the pool equipment shed to have water drain onto their own property. 2 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 14,2007 7:00 pm Main Committee Room Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Eric Newton That application PICA 55/07 by M. & K. Hovnanian, be APPROVED on the grounds that the pool equipment shed located in the rear yard providing a 0.3 metre setback to the rear and side lot lines, and a storage shed located in the side yard providing a 0.3 metre setback to the side lot line 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 condition: 1. That the variances apply only to the existing pool equipment shed located in the rear yard and the existing storage shed located in the side yard, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2. PICA 57/07 - R. & M. Sgro 1587 Major Oaks Road (Lot 8, 40M-1510) City of Pickering The applicants request relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 2015/85, to permit a reduced rear yard depth of 4.1 metres to a proposed one storey addition to the rear of the existing dwelling and to recognize an existing shed having insufficient setbacks of 0.2 metres to the rear lot line and 0.5 metres to the side lot line, whereas the by-law requires a minimum rear yard depth of 7.5 metres and a minimum setback of 1.0 metre to all lot lines for accessory structures greater than 1.5 metres in height. The applicants request approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit for the proposed addition. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department. Written comments were also received from the City's Development Control Supervisor indicating the existing shed is located within the rear yard drainage swale that captures and directs drainage from adjacent properties and must be maintained. The owner is to remove all stored material from the swale and ensure this is kept unobstructed at all times. 3 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 14,2007 7:00 pm Main Committue Room Rafaele Sgro, owner, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Rafaele Sgro explained the application and indicated the swale locatl~d in the rear yard has been cleared. Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Keith Wilkinson That application PICA 57/07 by R. & M. Sgro, be APPROVED on the grounds that the reduced rear yard depth of 4.1 metres to a proposed on storey addition and to permit the continuance of reduced setbacks of 0.2 mtres to the rear lot line and 0.5 metres to the sidE~ lot line for an existing shed are 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 Zoning By-law, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the variances apply only to the existing shed and proposed one storey addition at the rear of the subject property, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application. 2. That the applicant obtains a building permit for the proposed one storey addition within two years of the date of this decision, or this decision shall become null and void. CARRIED UNANIMOUSL. Y 3. PICA 58/07 to PICA 63/07 - Almont Homes Inc. 719,721,723 Simpson AvenuE~ 718, 720, 722 Fairview Avenue (Parts 1 to 6, 40R-24382) City of Pickering PICA 58/07 to PICA 61/07 - The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511, as amended by By-law 4139/92, to permit an increased building height of 8.5 metres for 4 proposed detached dwellings on the subject lands, whereas the by-law permits a maximum building height of 7.5 metres. PICA 62/07 to PICA 63/07 - The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511, as amended by By-law 4139/92, to permit an increased building height of 8.0 metres for 2 proposed detached dwellings on the subject lands, whereas the by-law permits a maximum building height of 7.5 metres. 4 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 14,2007 7:00 pm Main Committee Room The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain building permits for 6 proposed dwellings on the subject lands. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department. Vincent Plouffe, agent, was present to represent the applications. Andrea Earle of 803 Fairview Avenue, P.J. Campkin of 716B Fairview Avenue, Ekkehard Zorn of 799 Fairview Avenue, Lori Crosby of 1249 Browning Avenue, Derek & Patricia VanBuskirk of 717 Fairview Avenue and David Berry of Browning Avenue were present in objection to the applications. Andrea Earle expressed concerns with large homes In the neighbourhood, increased traffic and parking. P.J. Campkin explained the history of Fairview Avenue (formally Maple Avenue) and expressed concerns with parking, garage pick-up and snow removal. Ekkehard Zorn expressed concerns with parking and adequate access for Fire and Ambulance emergency vehicles. Lori Crosby expressed concerns with the height of the proposed detached dwellings and noted they should comply with the zoning by-law. Derek Vanbuskirk read a prepared written submission which he also provided to the Committee. He explained the history of the neighbourhood and how it reflects the character of many homes and included comments on the existing infrastructure of the area. He provided his opinion of the Official Plan compliance and the planning process that resulted in the creation of the subject lots. He expressed concern with parking as many residents on Fairview Avenue park on the street in front of their homes and in front of the proposed building sites. Street parking is kept to the west side to allow adequate access for Fire and Ambulance emergency vehicles, garbage and snow removal. Derek Vanbuskirk also asked the Committee to refuse the application and recommend that Council, the Planning & Development Department and the Applicant review the proposed development again. In response to questions from Committee members, Vincent Plouffe, explained the sewers are higher due to the water table which is affecting the height differences in the proposed detached dwellings and how they have tried to address the building height issue. 5 Committee of Ad.iustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 14,2007 7:00 pm Main Committ4~e Room Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Eric Newton That applications PICA 58/07 to PICA 63/07 by Almont Homes Inc., be APPROVED on the grounds that the requested variances for increased height of 8.5 metres for 4 detached dWE~lIings and 8.0 metres for 2 detached dwellings to be 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 the variances apply only to the 6 proposed dwellings, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with these applications. 2. That the applicant obtains building permits for the 6 proposed detached dwellings within two years IOf the date of this decision, or this decision shall become null and void. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4. PICA 64/07 - V. Grozdalis & W'. Berry 858 West Shore Boulevard (Lot 6, Plan M-20) City of Pickering The applicants request relief from Zoning By-law 2520 to permit a reduced front yard depth of 5.4 metres, a reduced flankage side yard width of 0.7 metres and a maximum lot coverage of 40 pE~rcent to a proposed covered front porch, whereas the by-law requires a minimum front yard depth of 7.5 metres, a minimum flankage side yard width of 4.ei metres and permits a maximum lot coverage of 33 percent. The applicants also request relief from the Zoning By-law 2520 to recognize reduced setbacks of 0.2 metres to the rear lot line and 0.6 metres to the side lot line for an existing shed located in the rear yard, whereas the by-law requires a minimum setback of 1.0 metres to all lot lines for accessory structures. The applicants request approval of these variances in order to construct the covered front porch. The Secretary-Treasurer outlinl9d comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department. Written comments were also received from the City's Development Control Supervisor, expressing no concerns. 6 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 14,2007 7:00 pm Main Committee Room No representation was present to represent the application. Allison Payne of 854 West Shore Boulevard was present in favour of the application. Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Susan Kular That application PICA 64/07 by V. Grozdalis & W. Berry, be DEFERRED to allow the owner or agent to be present for the hearing. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (IV) ADJOURNMENT Moved by Keith Wilkinson Seconded by Kevin Ashe That the 15th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment adjourned at 8:09 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on Wednesday, December 5, 2007. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY _1~>{( ;;; it Date I \ \ \. "" \ ,) \ . '-, \;\. ~\... .---. ,. ~-.........-..~ -' ... Chair _.......__....~......-... --- ',...co....,. " (~i/2/ -' .... ' :: J-!z) /II//w:, Ass,'stant Secretary-Treasurer 7