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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 11, 2009 Committee of Adjustment Citq vo Meeting Minutes iii Wednesday, February 11, 2009 CRERING 7:04 pm Main Committee Room PRESENT: David Johnson - Chair Eric Newton - Vice-Chair Keith Wilkinson ALSO PRESENT: Ross Pym, Secretary-Treasurer Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer ABSENT: Kevin Ashe Susan Kular (1) ADOPTION OF AGENDA Moved by Keith Wilkinson Seconded by Eric Newton That the agenda for the Wednesday, February 11, 2009 meeting be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (II) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Keith Wilkinson Seconded by Eric Newton That the minutes of the 1St meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, January 21, 2009 be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 1 Committee of Adjustment city oo Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 11, 2009 7:04 pm pr-T= p1 j EM, Main Committee Room (III) REPORTS 1. P/CA 05/09 - D. Munch & J. Rauh-Munch 509 Marksbury Road (Part of Lots 10, 11, 12, Plan 270 Parts 1 - 6, 40R-24840) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511, to permit a 4.5 metre front yard depth to a proposed two-storey detached dwelling with an attached garage, whereas the by-law requires a minimum front yard depth of 7.5 metres. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building permit. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department recommending refusal. Written comments were received from the City's Manager, Development Control expressing no concerns. Written comments were also received from C. & C. Bamford of 528 Marksbury Road and Peter Barton of Avtech Design both in support of the application. Jasmine Rauh-Munch, owner, was present to represent the application. Larry Field of TRCA, Alan May of 511 Marksbury Road, Paul White of Fairport Beach Neighbourhood Association was present in favour of the application. Correspondence received from C. & C. Bamford indicated they are the neighbours directly across the street from the subject property and have no objections to the plans outlined in this application. Jasmine Rauh-Munch explained the variance is for the garage portion of the proposed two-storey detached dwelling. Jasmine Rauh-Munch also provided a letter from her architect in support of the application, photos for the Committee to review, a history of the land acquisition with TRCA and building restrictions that have been placed on the lot. Larry Field gave an overview of the waterfront land acquisition, provided an air photo for the Committee to view existing dwellings in the area surrounding the subject property, and stated in his opinion, the community design and street views will be enhanced once the proposed dwelling is built and the old dwelling is removed. In response to a question from a Committee Member, Larry Field explained the waterfront trial as it currently exists today to the east of Marksbury Drive and the future waterfront trail to the west of Marksbury Drive. 2 Committee of Adjustment Cif v~ Meeting Minutes i i Wednesday, February 11, 2009 PICKE 7:04 pm Main Committee Room Alan May is the neighbour directly to the north of the subject property and supports the minor variance application. Paul White indicated he was speaking on behalf of the Community Association and they support the application. He noted he was a former Committee Member and recalls dealing with many similar variances in the surrounding area that were approved. He also stated there are a number of large dwellings in the surrounding neighbourhood and that he supports the application. In response to a question from a Committee Member, Paul White indicated the Fairport Beach Community Association has not yet had any formal meetings to discuss the application. Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Keith Wilkinson That application P/CA 05/09 by D. Munch & J. Rauh-Munch, be DEFERRED until the next meeting in order to give the Committee Members an opportunity to visit the site. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2. P/CA 06/09 - J. Fletcher 1775 Track Street (Lots 4 & 5, Plan 94, Part of Lots 2, 3, 7 & 8 and Closed Mary Street Road Allowance) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3037, to recognize the subject property not fronting onto an opened and maintained public street therefore providing 0.0 metre lot frontage, to recognize an existing 3.0 metre and 2.1 metre front yard depth to an existing dwelling and porch respectively, to permit a 3.6 metre and 2.5 metre rear yard depth to a proposed two-storey addition and rear yard deck respectively and to recognize an existing accessory structure located in the side yard, whereas the by-law requires a lot to front onto an opened and maintained public street, a minimum lot frontage of 22.0 metres, a minimum front yard depth of 9.0 metres, a minimum rear yard depth of 9.0 metres and for all accessory structures to be located in the rear yard. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building permit and approval from the Region of Durham Land Division Committee. 3 Committee of Adjustment Cif n~ Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 11, 2009 l 7:04 pm PICXE J Main Committee Room The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions. Written comments were received from the City's Manager, Development Control expressing no concerns. Written comments were also received from Councillor Rick Johnson and resident Daniel Black of 5277 Old Brock Road in support of the application. Written comments from the Durham Regional Health Department stating they are unable to comment until the owner provides the total daily sewage flow for the structure and the location of any well(s) and private sewage disposal system(s). Bruce Fletcher, owner, was present to represent the application. Ron Hedges of 1767 Track Street, John & Gail Simms of 1783 Track Street and Denise Heapey of 1791 Track Street were present in favour of the application. Bruce Fletcher explained the application and requested clarification on the conditions if application is approved. The Secretary-Treasurer explained the conditions and how they relate the building permit and land division process. Ron Hedges explained the history of property and he is in full support. John Simms and Denise Heapey both stated they are in full support of the application. Moved by Keith Wilkinson Seconded by Eric Newton That application P/CA 06/09 by J. Fletcher, be APPROVED on the grounds that the subject property not fronting onto an opened and maintained public street, a 3.0 metre and 2.1 metre front yard depth to an existing dwelling and porch, a 3.6 metre and 2.5 metre rear yard depth to a proposed two-storey addition and rear yard deck and to recognize an existing accessory structure located in the side yard 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 applies only to the existing dwelling, porch and proposed two-storey addition and rear yard deck, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application. 4 Committee of Adjustment Caq n~ Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 11, 2009 7:04 pm PICKEPUNG Main Committee Room 2. That the applicant obtains final clearance from the land division committee for an easement onto the subject property within eighteen months of the date of this decision, or this decision shall become null and void. 3. That the applicant obtains a building permit for the proposed construction within six months of the date of this decision, or this decision shall become null and void. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (IV) ADJOURNMENT Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Keith Wilkinson That the 2nd meeting of 2009 the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 7:42 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2009. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Date e Chair Assistant Secretary-Treasurer 5