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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 8, 1995 . ' ~~ OF PIc. ,,0 ~ ~--~ ~ di~Q ~ 'W. MINUTES of the 2nd meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held in the Committee Room of the Pickering Civic Complex on Wednesday, February 8, 1995. PRESENT: J. C. Young, Chairperson N. DiLecce R. Johnson S. Smith P. White ALSO PRESENT: Mrs. Eva McDougall, Secretary-Treasurer Mr. Jeffrey Cole, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer The Meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the 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 J.C. Young, seconded by R. Johnson and carried unanimously- That the minutes of the 1 st meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held January 18, 1995, be adopted with minor revisions. 3. PICA 6/95 - P. McKenzie and R. Foxall Part of Lots 30 and 34, Plan 350 Also known as 551 Pine Ridge Road The applicants request relief from the provisions Section 5.19(d) of Zoning By-law 2511 to permit the continuance of a north side yard width of 1.45 metres provided by the existing carport attached to the dwelling on the subject property, whereas the By-law requires that a dwelling with an attached garage (carport) provide minimum side yard widths of 1.8 metres. The applicants have requested this variance in order to bring the subject property into compliance with the provisions of the zoning by-law. '- One of the applicants, Mr. Foxall, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the Town of Pickering Planning Department. Mr. Foxall advised the Committee that the variance was actually for the north side yard. DECISION: Moved by R. Johnson and seconded by P. Smith and carried unanimously that- This application, PICA 6/95, by P. McKenzie and R. Foxall as outlined, be APPROVED, on the grounds that the variance is minor in nature, desirable for the appropriate development of the land and in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Durham Regional Official Plan, the Pickering District Plan, and Section 5.19(d) of Zoning By-law 2511, as amended by Zoning By-law 2839/88, subject to the following condition: I. That this variance apply only to the existing dwelling with the attached carport in existence '-' on the date of this decision. 4. PICA 7/95 - 946037 Ontario Limited Lot 21, Plan 819 Also known as 1836 - 1838 Fairport Road The applicant requests relief from the provisions of Section 5.18(d) of Zoning By-law 3036 to permit the continuance of a minimum north side yard width of 0.0 metres provided by the existing deck (balcony) on the subject property, whereas the by-law requires that a dwelling with an attached garage (carport) provide minimum side yard widths of 1.8 metres. The applicant requests this variance application in order to bring the subject property into compliance with the provisions of the zoning by-law. Mr. M. Ramsey, the agent, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the Town of Pickering Planning Department and the Town of Pickering Public Works Department. ..... Mr. Ramsey advised the Committee that revisions to the existing garage (being the removal of a set of stairs), to provide a 0.7 metre side yard width, would not incur expensive cost to the owner. DECISION: Moved by R. Johnson and seconded by P. Smith and carried that- this application, PICA 7/95, by 946037 Ontario Limited, as outlined, be APPROVED, on the grounds that the variances are minor in nature, desirable for the appropriate development of the land and in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Durham Regional Official Plan, the Pickering District Plan, and Section 5. I 8(d), of Zoning By-law 3036, subject to the following conditions: I. That this variance apply only the dwelling in existence on the date of this decision, with a balcony reconstructed to comply with the 0.7 metre side yard width, and 2. That, prior to the issuance of zoning clearance for the subject property, that the owner satisfy the Planning Department that the second storey rear balcony has been reconstructed to a minimum side yard width of 0.7 metres. 5. PICA 8/95 - P. and S. Murphy Lot 26, Plan 40M-1383 Also known as 3240 Greenhurn Place ~ The applicants request relief from the provisions of Section 5 .1.(b )(iv) of amending Zoning By-law 2044/85 to Zoning By-law 3037, (as varied by PICA 98/87), to permit the continuance of a 5.89 metre north interior side yard width, whereas the By-law requires an interior side yard width of7.5 metres, however PICA 98/87 allows a north interior side yard width of6.0 metres. 9 The applicants request this variance application in order to bring the subject property into compliance with the provisions of the zoning by-law. The applicants were present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the Town of Pickering Planning Department and the Region of Durham Health Department. ~ DECISION: Moved by R. Johnson and seconded by P. White and carried unanimously that- this application, PICA 8/95, by P. and S. Murphy, as outlined, be APPROVED, on the grounds that the variance is minor in nature, appropriate for the desirable development of the land, and in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Durham Regional Official Plan, the Pickering District Plan, and Section 5.1(b)(iv) of amending By-law 2044/85 to Zoning By-law 3037, subject to the following condition: 1. That this variance applies only to the dwelling and the north side yard width in existence on the date of this decision. 6. PICA 9/95 - Finchrose Development Corporation Part of Lot 30, Concession 1 (Southeast corner of Rosebank Road and Finch Avenue) The applicant requests relief from the provisions of Section 4.(3)(b) of amending Zoning By-law 4487/94, to Zoning By-law 3036, to provide an exception which would allow the lot coverage of one-storey detached dwellings to be calculated excluding the area of the lot covered by an attached garage, whereas the By-law permits maximum residential lot coverages of 38% and 40%. ~ The applicant has requested this variance in order to allow a larger lot coverage for one-storey dwellings than would be permitted for two or three storey dwellings. Mr. D. Brand, the agent, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the Town of Pickering Planning Department, the Town of Pickering Public Works Department, and the Region of Durham Health Department. Mr. DiLecce inquired as to the size of the proposed garages for the properties. Mr. Brand advised that the garages would be no larger than a double-car garage. DECISION: Moved by S. Smith and seconded by P. White and carried unanimously that- This application, PICA 9195, by Finchrose Development Corporation, as outlined, be APPROVED, on the grounds that the variance is minor in nature, desirable for the appropriate development of the land and in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Durham Regional Official Plan, the Pickering District Plan, and Section 4.(3)(b), of amending By-law "'" 4487/94 of Zoning By-law 3036, subject to the following condition: 1. That the garages proposed for the subject properties be limited to no larger than 39.0 square metres. 10 7. PleA 10/95 - Trustees on Behalf of the Bay Ridges Congregation of Jehovah's Witness (982992 Ontario Limited) Part of Lot 22, Concession 2 (Northeast corner of Finch Avenue and Liverpool Road) The applicant requests relief from the provisions of Zoning By-law 3036 as follows: ..... 1. Section 5.15 of the By-law to permit the establishment a front yard depth of 2.7 metres (frontage on Liverpool Road) to be provided by the proposed building to be constructed on the subject property, whereas the By-law requires that a building provide a minimum front yard depth of9.0 metres. 2. Section 5.15 of the By-law to permit the establishment of a south side yard width of 2.7 metres (flankage side on Finch Avenue) to be provided by the proposed building to be constructed on the subject property, whereas the By-law requires that a building provide minimum side yard widths of7.5 metres on both sides. 3. Section 2..5.7 of the By-law to permit the establishment of a parking stall size of 2.8 metres by 5.4 metres (approximately 15 square metres), whereas the By-law defines a parking space as a useable and accessible area of not less than 18.0 square metres. Mr. J. Hayes, the agent for Trustees on Behalf of the Bay Ridges Congregation of Jehovah's Witness, was present to represent the application. Mr. Brian Nicoll, 49 Greystone, Georgetown, Ontario, was also present in support of the application. Mr. Colin McGregor, 1414 Ferncliff Circle; Mr. Craig Cook, 1309 Ferncliff Circle; Ms. Diane Cook, 1309 Ferncliff Circle; and Mr.R.R. Elbertsen, 1398 Ferncliff Circle and Ms. Barbara Kunesch, Ferncliff Circle, were also present. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the Town of Pickering Planning Department, the Town of Pickering Department of Public Works, and Mr. DJ. Fortin, .~ 1256 Bamwood Square. Mr. Hayes stated that the parking on the subject property will be more than adequate for the proposed building, and that the parking stall size at variance is actually larger than some other parking spaces on other sites in Pickering. The above noted residents had concerns regarding the completion of Ferncliff Circle, site fencing, on-site parking, future parking problems, walkway provisions and lighting. Mr. Smith asked what assurances the Committee would have that the proposed building would be constructed on the site as shown on the preliminary drawing submitted with this application. Mr. Hayes advised that the building footprint as shown on the drawing reflects the intended siting of the building on the subject property. DECISION: Moved by Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Smith and carried unanimously that- This application, PICA 10/95, by Trustees on Behalf of the Bay Ridges Congregation of Jehovah's Witness, as outlined, be APPROVED, on the grounds that the variances are minor in nature, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Durham Regional Official Plan, the Pickering District Plan, and Sections 5.15 and 2.57 of Zoning By-law 3036, subject to the following condition: ~. 1. That the owners make a formal site plan submission and obtain final site plan approval for the development as generally outlined on the plans submitted with this application (the footprint of the proposed building is to be sited in accordance with the plan submitted with this application), with particular emphasis given to landscaping and special architectural treatment along the Liverpool Road and Finch Avenue, within twenty-four months of the date of this decision, or approval of the subject variances will become null and void. 2. That the above-noted residents be invited to attend the site plan committee meeting. 11 8. PICA 11/95 - Claremont Estates (Ontario) Limited (D. and S. Barkey) Part of Lot 19, Concession 9 (South/west of Hoxton Street; north ofC.P.R. Line) Deferred to meeting of March 1, 1995 .... 9. PICA 12/95 - F.& J. Costa Part of Lots 32 and 33, Plan 228 Also known as 1493 Rougemount Drive The applicants request relief from the provisions of Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by Zoning By-law 2912/88 as follows: 1. Section 9.3.3.6(i) of the By-law to permit the continuance of a front yard depth of 12.8 metres provided by the existing structure on the subject property, whereas the By-law requires that a dwelling provide a minimum front yard depth of 15.0 metres. 2. Section 5.18(d) of the By-law to permit the continuance of a west side yard width of 1.0 metres to be provided by the reconstructed structure on the subject property, whereas the By-law requires that a dwelling with an attached garage provide minimum side yard widths of 1.8 metres. The applicants request this variance application in order to bring the existing dwelling into compliance with the zoning by-laws, and to permit the reconstruction of a one-storey addition to the west side of the existing dwelling. '-" The applicants were present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the Town of Pickering Planning Department and S. Vicente, 1495 Rougemount Drive, submitted in support ofthe application. DECISION: Moved by R. Johnson and seconded by P. White and carried unanimously that- This application, PICA 12/95, by F.and J. Costa, as outlined, be APPROVED, on the grounds that the variances are minor in nature, appropriate for the desirable development of the land, and in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Durham Regional Official Plan, the Pickering District Plan, and Sections 9.3.3.6(i) and 5.18(d) of Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 2912/88, subject to the following condition: 1. That these variance apply only to the existing dwelling with the additions proposed with this application, including a front yard depth of 14.3 metres ifthe front steps are removed. 10. OTHER BUSINESS '" MOTION: Moved by R. Johnson and seconded by N. DiLecce and carried unanimously that - 1. C. Young be appointed Chairperson for a one year period, and that P. White be appointed Acting Chairperson for a one year period. 12 ~ '-' y . 11. MOTION: Moved by R. Johnson and seconded by P. White and carried unanimously that - The Chairperson, lC. Young, approach the Town of Pickering Town Manager to discuss the matter of discretionary site inspections on future variance applications. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by J.C. Young, seconded by P. White and carried unanimously- That the 2nd meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 8:25 p.m. and the next regular meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on Wednesday, March 1, 1995. _/ -} ~ ,('ct'-c ( ~-- / DATE // ;7 y:, c ~;;/;J X~<'.L )-< (' ~/ SECRETARY-TREASURER 13