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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-09-29Minutes of the Committee of Adjustment Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington September 29, 2016 Municipal Administrative Centre, Council Chambers 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville Present: Todd Taylor Andre O'Bumsawin James Vinson John Bate Shelley Pohjola Gord Wallace Amanda Watson Acting Secretary -Treasurer Absent with notice: N/A 1. Call to Order Chairperson Vice Chairperson Member Member Member Member Chairperson Todd Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm 2. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest There were no pecuniary interests stated for this meeting 3. Applications: 3.1 A2016-0060 4246551 Canada Inc. 205 Baseline Road, Bowmanville Part of Lot 13, Concession BF Former Townshia of Darlinaton Agent for the Owner, David McKay, made a verbal presentation to the Committee regarding the application. The explanation for the proposed variance was similar to what was outlined in the report prepared for this application. Member Shelley Pohjola asked Planner in attendance, Paul Wirch, if they believed there would be no adverse impact and Mr. Wirch responded that there were no adverse impacts expected. There were no further questions from the Committee or members of the public in objection or support. Moved by Andre O'Bumsawin seconded by John Bate. "Based on our review of the application and the comments submitted, the application is deemed minor in nature, meets the intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law and will not be detrimental to the character of the neighbourhood. The application is APPROVED to permit retail/commercial establishments in addition to all other permitted uses in the "Special Purpose Commercial (C5)"." Carried 3.2 A2016-0061 Ovidio Sbrissa Architect Inc. 8 Luverme Crescent, Bowmanville Part of Lot 14, Concession 7 Former Township of Darlington Agent for the Owner, Martin Topolie, made a verbal presentation to the Committee regarding the application. The explanation for the proposed variance was similar to what was outlined in the report prepared for this application. Member, Shelley Pohjola, asked the Mr. Topolie if the structure was fully built and Mr. Topolie responded that the framing was built but the decking and cabin needed to be installed. He also noted in response to a question from Ms. Pohjola that there was an Order to Comply associated with the structure, that a building permit had been obtained and that no further construction had occurred since the Order was made. There were no questions from the Committee or members of the public in objection or support. Moved by Andre O'Bumsawin seconded by Jim Vinson. "Based on our review of the application and the comments submitted, the application is deemed minor in nature, meets the intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law and will not be detrimental to the character of the neighbourhood. The application is APPROVED to permit an existing playground/deck by reducing the minimum required setback from the rear property line from 1.2 metres to 0.60 metres and by increasing the maximum permitted height for accessory structures from 4.5 metres to 5.69 metres." Carried 4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting Moved by Shelley Pohjola., seconded by James Vinson. "That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Committee of Adjustment, held on September 15, 2016 be approved." 5. Other Business: Appeal date for the foregoing applications is October 19, 2016 Next Meeting of the Committee of Adjustment is October 13, 2016 6. Adjournment Moved by Shelley Pohjola seconded by Andre O'Bumsawin. "That the meeting adjourn at 7:19 pm."