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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 8, 2009 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Ccfq ao - ii Wednesday, July 8, 2009 7:00 pm PI Main Committee Room PRESENT: " I Kevin Ashe David Johnson - Chair Susan Kular Eric Newton - Vice-Chair Keith Wilkinson ALSO PRESENT: Ross Pym, Secretary-Treasurer Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Bill McLean, Regional Councillor -Ward 2 (1) ADOPTION OF AGENDA Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Keith Wilkinson That the agenda for the Wednesday, July 8, 2009 meeting be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (II) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Susan Kular Seconded by Keith Wilkinson That the minutes of the 8th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, June 17, 2009 be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 1 Committee of Adjustment City Meeting Minutes ~ A Wednesday, July 8, 2009 Pit ~ 7:00 pm Main Committee Room (III) REPORTS 1. P/CA 23/09 - M. & S. Enright 285 Whitevale Road (Part of Lot 33, Concession 4 Part 1, 40R-19536) City of Pickering Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Keith Wilkinson That application P/CA 23/09 by M. & S. Enright, be lifted from the table. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3037, as amended by By-law 2677/88 to permit to permit a front yard depth of 6.7 metres to a proposed two- storey addition to the existing dwelling, whereas the by-law requires a minimum front yard depth of 12.0 metres. The applicant also requests relief from the by-law to recognize the following attributes to three accessory structures: Setback from Building Building Zoning Requirements Front Lot Line Height Location front & side minimum 9.0 metres front Barn #1 2.4 metres 12.0 metres yards yard depth maximum accessory Barn #2 N/A 7.0 metres side yard building height of 3.5 metres Barn #3 N/A 7.0 metres N/A all accessory buildings shall be located in the rear and i 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 also received from the City's Chief Building Official indicating the applicant to consult on the design of the proposed two storey addition to ensure compliance with the Heritage District. 2 Committ ee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes CCtq O~ - ~i Wednesday, July 8, 2009 7:00 pm PI Main Committee Room Sara Enright, owner, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. In response to a question from a Committee Member Sara Enright explained the Heritage Committee has no concerns and explained the Heritage District boundaries. Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Eric Newton That application P/CA 23/09 by M. & S. Enright, be APPROVED on the grounds that the 6.7 metre front yard depth to a proposed second-storey addition to the existing dwelling and the accessory building located in the front and side yard, accessory building height of 12.0 metres and 7.0 metres, and the front yard depth of the accessory building 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 a second-storey addition to the existing dwelling and to the existing accessory structures on-site. 2. That the applicants obtain 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 29/09 - P. Watson 864 Kingston Road (Part of Lot 27, BFC 3, Now Part 1 40R-15822) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, to permit a detached garage in the side yard, whereas the by-law requires all accessory buildings to be located in the rear yard. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building permit. 3 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Citq Wednesday, July 8, 2009 7:00 pm PI 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 Development Control Manager expressing no concerns. Written comments were also received from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and Durham Region Health Department both expressing no objections to the application. Patricia Watson, owner and Mark Senior, agent, were present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Patricia Watson explained the detached garage will be on the existing foundation, smaller than the original garage and being replaced for safety reasons. Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Susan Kular That application P/CA 29/09 by P. Watson, be APPROVED on the grounds that the proposed detached garage located in the side yard 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: i 1. That this variance 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 and/or services are permitted within the proposed detached garage. 3. That the applicant submits an application review fee of $200.00 payable to the Region of Durham Health Department for their review of this application. 4. 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 Committee of Adjustment CCtcj o~ Meeting Minutes Wednesday, July 8, 2009 7:00 pm PI Main Committee Room. (IV) ADJOURNMENT Moved by Susan Kular Seconded by Keith Wilkinson That the 9th meeting of 2009 the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 7:13 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2009. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Date ` Chair Assistant Secretary-Treasurer t 5