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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 9, 2009 1 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes CLtqoo - Wednesday, September 9, 2009 7:00 pm PI Main Committee Room PRESENT: Kevin Ashe David Johnson - Chair Susan Kular Keith Wilkinson ALSO PRESENT: Ross Pym, Secretary-Treasurer Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer ABSENT: Eric Newton - Vice-Chair (1) ADOPTION OF AGENDA Moved by Keith Wilkinson Seconded by Susan Kular That the agenda for the Wednesday, September 9, 2009 meeting be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Keith Wilkinson Seconded by Susan Kular That the minutes of the 11th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, August 19, 2009 be adopted as amended. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 1 Committee of Adjustment Ci t Meeting Minutes c~ o~ Wednesday, September 9, 2009 7:00 pm Main Committee Room (III) REPORTS 1. P/CA 41/09 - M. Zaki 1531 Arcadia Square (Part of Lot 16, 40M-1792, Part 1, 40R-16058) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 4411/94 to permit a 1.8 metre rear yard depth to an attached gazebo, whereas the by-law requires a minimum rear yard depth of 7.0 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 approval subject to conditions. Written comments were received from the City's Development Control Manager expressing no concerns. Seven form letters were also received in support of the application from surrounding neighbours. Tony Ohanessian and Maan Zaki, owners, were present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Susan Kular That application P/CA 41/09 by M. Zaki, be APPROVED on the grounds that the 1.8 metre rear yard depth to an attached gazebo 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 attached gazebo, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application. 2. That the gazebo remains unenclosed, or this decision shall become null and void. 3. That the applicant obtains a building permit for the gazebo within six months of the date of this decision, or this decision shall become null and void. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2 I Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 9, 2009 7:00 pm PICKEPUNG Main Committee Room 2. P/CA 42/09 - L. Russell 1780 Woodview Avenue (Part Lot 3, Plan 282, Part 1, RP2256) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, to permit a maximum lot coverage of 7.5 percent for all existing accessory buildings and to maintain an existing accessory dwelling unit contained within the detached garage, whereas the by-law states that lot coverage of all accessory buildings excluding a private detached garage, shall not exceed 5 percent of the lot area and that an accessory dwelling unit shall mean one self contained dwelling unit contained within.a permitted detached dwelling or semi detached dwelling. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to recognize an existing situation. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department recommending approval subject to conditions. Written comments were received from Councillor Rick Johnson in support of the application. Ten form letters were also received in support of the application from surrounding neighbours. Bruce & Lana Russell, owners, were present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Moved by Keith Wilkinson Seconded by Susan Kular That application P/CA 42/09 by L. Russell, be APPROVED on the grounds that the maximum lot coverage of 7.5 percent for all existing accessory buildings and an existing accessory dwelling unit contained within the detached garage 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 accessory buildings, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application. 2. The owner register the accessory dwelling unit with the City of Pickering within three months of the date of the decision or this decision shall become null & void. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 9, 2009 7:00 pm Main Committee Room i PL I r+4 h, J U 3. P/CA 43/09 - M. & S. Cryer 395 Whitevale Road (Part of Lot 14, Lot 15, Plan 21) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3037, as amended by By-law, 2677/8,8 to recognize an existing lot frontage of 17.8 metres, and existing lot area of 850 square metres and to permit a front yard depth of 7.0 metres to a proposed covered porch, whereas the by-law requires a minimum lot frontage of 22.0 metres, a minimum lot area of.1,390 square metres and a minimum front yard depth of 9.0 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 approval subject to conditions. Written comments were received from the City's Development Control Manager.expressing no concerns. Written comments were also received from Councillor Rick Johnson in support of the application. Mark Cryer, owner, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Moved by Susan Kular Seconded by Keith Wilkinson That application P/CA 43/09 by M. & S. Cryer, be APPROVED on the grounds that the existing lot frontage of 17.8 metres, the existing lot area of 850 square metres and a front yard depth of 7.0 metres 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 the proposed covered porch, 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 i Committee of Adjustment CCtq Meeting Minutes o~ Wednesday, September 9, 2009 7:00 pm Main Committee Room I PJL A%~r%JEI 4 P/CA 44/09 - Parkmount Building Corporation Vacant Lot Fronting Foxwood Trail (Part of Block 166, 40M-1810, Part of Lot 3, Plan 505 Parts 1 & 10, 40R-25976) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-laws 4285/93, 4286/93 & 4508/94 to permit 3.0 metre front yard depth to a proposed covered porch, a 2.0 metre flankage side yard width and a maximum lot coverage of 42 percent to a proposed two-storey dwelling, whereas the by-law requires a minimum front yard depth of 4.5 metres, a minimum flankage side yard width of 2.7 metres and a maximum lot coverage of 38 percent. 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. David Brand, owner, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Keith Wilkinson That application P/CA 44/09 by Parkmount Building Corporation, be APPROVED on the grounds that the 3.0 metre front yard depth, a 2.0 metre flankage side yard width and a maximum lot coverage of 42 percent 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 two-storey dwelling and covered porch, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application. 2. That the variance for a reduced flankage side yard width applies only to the south-west corner of the proposed two-storey dwelling. 5 IL Committee of Adjustment Citq Meeting Minutes o~ i Wednesday, September 9, 2009 7:00 pm PICKERNG Main Committee Room 3. That the proposed dwelling (excluding the proposed covered porch) maintains a minimum front yard depth of 4.5 metres. 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 5. P/CA 45/09 = K. Naylor & M. Garrow 1010 Albacore Manor (Part Block 16, Plan 40M 1281, Part 23, 40R7882) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511, as amended by By-law 1299/81 to permit a rear yard depth of 5.4 metres to the proposed extension of the existing deck, whereas the by-law requires a minimum rear 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 approval subject to conditions. Written comments were also received from the City's Development Control Manager expressing no concerns. Kelly Naylor, owner, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Moved by Susan Kular Seconded by Keith Wilkinson That application P/CA 45/09 by K. Naylor & M. Garrow, be APPROVED on the grounds that the rear yard depth of 5.4 metres 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: 6 1 Committee of Adjustment C Meeting Minutes zty o~ i~ Wednesday, September 9, 2009 7:00 pm I Main Committee Room 1. That this variance applies only to the proposed extension of the existing 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 (IV) ADJOURNMENT Moved by Susan Kular Seconded by Kevin Ashe That the 12th meeting of 2009 the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 7:24 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2009. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY A, poo) Date IL Chair Assistant Secretary-Treasurer 7