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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 27, 2009 Committee of Adjustment Citti 00 Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 27, 2009 7:00 pm pir'y~ M F1 Main Committee Room PRESENT: David Johnson - Chair Susan Kular Eric Newton - Vice-Chair Keith Wilkinson ALSO PRESENT: Ross Pym, Secretary-Treasurer Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer ABSENT: Kevin Ashe (1) ADOPTION OF AGENDA Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Keith Wilkinson That the agenda for the Wednesday, May 27, 2009 meeting be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (II) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Susan Kular Seconded by Keith Wilkinson That the minutes of the 6th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, May 6, 2009 be adopted as amended. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 1 Committee of Adjustment City Meeting Minutes o~ JLA~ Wednesday, May 27, 2009 7:00 pm Main Committee Room APIL (III) REPORTS 1. P/CA 17/09 - U. & D. Schorn 1760 Finch Avenue (South Part of Lot 18, Concession 2, Part 2, 40R-8590) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, to permit a maximum height of 4.5 metres to a proposed detached garage and to permit a proposed detached garage to be erected in the front yard, whereas the by-law requires a maximum height of 3.5 metres to an accessory structure and that all accessory buildings shall be erected in the rear yard. 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 approval subject to conditions. Written comments were received from the City's Development Control Manager expressing no concerns. Written comments were also received from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority requesting more time to review the flood proofing requirements for the proposed detached garage and recommended deferral of the application. Jasper Horn, agent, was present to represent the application. Maureen & Uwe Schorn were present in favour of the application. Catherine Reidt of 1744 Finch Avenue was also present to seek information on the application. In response to questions from the Committee, Jasper Horn explained there will only be one large tree that will have to be removed during the construction of the detached garage. Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Keith Wilkinson That application P/CA 17/09 by U. & D. Schorn, be APPROVED on the grounds that the maximum height of 4.5 metres to a proposed detached garage and to permit a proposed detached garage to be erected in the front 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: 2 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 27, 2009 7:00 pm I Main Committee Room AP`T=MG 1. That these variances applies only to the proposed detached garage, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application. 2. As part of the building permit submission, the applicant ensures that no habitable space is proposed within the proposed detached garage. 3. That the applicant obtains a building permit for the proposed construction within two years of the date of this decision, or this decision shall become null and void. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2. P/CA 18/09 - Purdue Pharma Inc. 575 Granite Court Part Lot 30, Range 3 B.F.C. (Now 40R-4715 Parts 28 to 32, and 40R-4830 Parts 3, 4, 22 and 40R-8457 Parts 1 to 5) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511 as amended by By-law 789/78, to permit a minimum of 180 parking spaces, whereas the by-law requires a minimum of 380 parking spaces. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain final Site Plan Approval and a building permit for a proposed industrial building addition. 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 Development Control Manager expressing no concerns and the City's Economic Development Officer in support of the application. Written comments were also received from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority requesting more time in order to review and comment on the Site Plan application and recommended deferral of the application. Gino SaboSardro & Andrew Krendler, agent, were present to represent the application. Michael Miller, owner was also present in favour of the application. In response to questions from a Committee Member, Gino SaboSardro explained the parking lot is private parking for employees only. 3 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes CCtrt o~ 141 Aga, Wednesday, May 27, 2009 TcM PICKE 7:00 pm Main Committee Room Moved by Susan Kular Seconded by Eric Newton That application P/CA 18/09 by Purdue Pharma Inc., be APPROVED on the grounds that the minimum of 180 parking spaces 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 applies only to the proposed industrial building that is occupied by Purdue Pharma Inc., as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application. 2. That the applicant obtains Site Plan Approval for the proposed parking lot within two years of the date of this decision, or this decision shall become null and void. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3. P/CA 19/09 - J. Massie 1685 Pickering Parkway (Block A, Plan M-1024, Part 5, 40R-8639) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 1896/84, to permit a north and south side yard width of 0.5 metres to a proposed raised rear yard deck, whereas the by-law requires a minimum side yard width of 1.2 metres on both sides. The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions. Written comments were also received from the City's Development Control Manager expressing no concerns. Jean Massie, owner, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. 4 Committee of Adjustment CCtcj 00 Meeting Minutes ~4 Wednesday, May 27, 2009 P-1 7:00 pm Main Committee Room Moved by Keith Wilkinson Seconded by Eric Newton That application P/CA 19/09 by J. Massie, be APPROVED on the grounds that the proposed 0.5 metre south and north side yard depths 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 proposed raised rear yard deck, 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 construction within two years of the date of this decision, or this decision shall become null and void. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4. P/CA 20/09 - S. & K. Greene 4705 Carpenter Court (Lot 15, Plan 40M-.2143) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3037, as amended by By-law 6021/02 to permit a maximum height of 4.5 metres to a proposed detached garage and to permit a proposed detached garage to be partially erected in the side yard, whereas the by-law requires a maximum height of 3.5 metres to an accessory structure and that all accessory buildings shall be erected in the rear yard. 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 approval subject to conditions. Written comments were received from the City's Development Control Manager expressing no concerns. 5 Committee of Adjustment City 00 Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 27, 2009 A AL A- Plr-'T~ 7:00 pm Main Committee Room Written comments were received from Fred Parsons of 1621 Acorn Lane, D. Collins of 1623 Acorn Lane, Penny Whitehead of 4709 Carpenter Court, George Koitsopoulos of 1628 Acorn Lane and Garry and Madelon Fitzpatrick of 4721 Carpenter Court all in objection to the application. Sean & Kelly Greene, owners, were present to represent the application. Penny Whitehead of 4709 Carpenter Court was present in objection to the application. Correspondence received from Fred Parsons expressed concerns with the height of the proposed garage. Correspondence received from D. Collins expressed concerns with the aesthetic effects and set a precedent for future changes or building project to other properties in the surrounding area. Penny Whitehead outlined her correspondence and expressed several concerns with property values, losing the "live in the country" feel, blocking of sunlight, questioned what is the true building height, the use of the second floor and suggests relocating the proposed garage. Correspondence received from George Koitsopoulos expressed concerns with the proposed garage is too close to the property line removing the elegance of Claremont Estates, the proposed garage will encourage others in the surrounding neighbourhood to pursue additions making the hamlet less appealing to future purchasers. Correspondence received from Garry and Madelon Fitzpatrick expressed concerns with decrease in property value, questioned if building is being used for a home base business and suggests relocating the proposed garage. Sean & Kelly Greene outlined the application, provided examples of other properties in the area that have received minor variances, explained the rear of the garage will line up with the back of the neighbours house. Moved by Keith Wilkinson Seconded by Susan Kular That application P/CA 20/09 by S. & K. Greene, be DEFERRED until the next meeting in order to give the Committee Members an opportunity to visit the site and to provide an opportunity for the applicant to meet with the neighbours. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Cifl~ 01 Wednesday, May 27, 2009 fM 9I'W7-. PIC-IT= 7:00 pm Main Committee Room 5. P/CA 21/09 - Calloway REIT (Pickering) & First Simcha Shopping Centres 1899 Brock Road (Part of Lot 18, Concession 1, Plan 40R-8891 Parts 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 5511/99 to permit a maximum aggregate floor area of 49,710 square metres, a maximum outdoor storage area of 3,260 square metres and a total of 5 outdoor storage areas, whereas the by-law permits a maximum aggregate floor area of 49,237 square metres, a maximum outdoor storage area of 3,000 square metres and 1 outdoor storage area. The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain Site Plan Approval. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions and the City's Economic Development Officer in support of the application. Written comments were also received from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority expressing no objection to the application. Robert Macaulay, agent, was present to represent the application. Jeff Boyd of Lowe's Companies Canada, owner, was present in favour of the application. Jawad Tanweer of 1861 Bainbridge Drive was present in objection to the application. Robert Macaulay Jeff Boyd provided a site plan, elevation drawings and explained the application, feels the application meets all four tests. Jawad Tanweer expressed several concerns with decrease in property value, increased traffic, blockage of view, hours of operation, noise problems and also commented there are several home improvements store already in Pickering. Moved by Susan Kular Seconded by Eric Newton That application P/CA 21/09 by Calloway REIT (Pickering) & First Simcha Shopping Centres, be APPROVED on the grounds that the maximum aggregate floor area of 49,710 square metres, a maximum outdoor storage area of 3,260 square metres and a total of 5 outdoor storage areas 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: 7 Committee of Adjustment Cctcl o~ Meeting Minutes 141 Wednesday, May 27, 2009 7:00 pm I + Main Committee Room 1. That these variances apply only to the proposed development, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application. 2. That the applicant obtains Site Plan Approval and enters into a site plan/development agreement for the proposed development within two years of the date of this decision, or this decision shall become null and void. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (IV) ADJOURNMENT Moved by Keith Wilkinson Seconded by Eric Newton That the 7th meeting of 2009 the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 7:58 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2009. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Date Chair U" Assistant Secretary-Treasurer 8