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Minutes of the Committee of Adjustment
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
February 9, 2017
Municipal Administrative Centre, Council Chambers
40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville
PresentTodd TaylorChairperson
André O’BumsawinVice Chairperson
Gord WallaceMember
James VinsonMember
Shelley PohjolaMember
Away with noticeJohn BateMember
Amanda Watson:Acting Secretary-Treasurer
1. Call to Order
Chairperson André O’Bumsawin called the meeting to order at 7:00pm
2. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
There were no pecuniary interests stated for this meeting
3. Applications
3.1A2017-0007Applicant: 511060 Ontario Limited / Veltri
Owner: 511060 Ontario Limited / Veltri
116 Freeland Avenue, Bowmanville
Part Lot 9, Concession 2
Former Township of Darlington
Applicant, Frank Veltri 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.
There were no questions from the Committee or members of the public in objection or
support.
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Moved by Gord Wallace, Seconded by Shelley Pohjola.
“Based on our review of the application and the comments received,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 the construction of linked dwellings in the “Urban
Residential Type One (R1)” zone.”
“Carried”
3.2A2017-0008Applicant/Owner:Carlos and Olga Konowalczuk
3238 Tooley Road, Courtice
Part Lot 33, Concession 3,
Former Township of Darlington
Applicants, Carlos and Olga Konowalczuk 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.
Vice chairperson André O’Bumsawin asked the applicant’s if they were aware that the
Municipality has imposed a condition to remove the existing shipping container fromthe
property within 6 months of the hearing date.
Mr. Konowalczuk expressed no concerns with the removal ofthe shipping container.
There were no questions from the Committee or members of the public in objection or
support.
Moved by Shelley Pohjola, Seconded by Todd Taylor.
“Based on our review of the application and the comments received,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 neighbourhood.
The application is approved topermit the construction of a detached garage by
increasing the maximum permitted floor area for all accessory structures from 60 square
metres to 87.5 squaremetres and toincrease the maximum permitted height from 4
metres to 4.3 metres subject to the following condition:
a)That the shipping cargo container beremoved within six (6) months of the date of
the hearing of this application”
“Carried”
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3.3A2017-000983 Whitehand Drive, Newcastle
A2017-001042 Noden Crescent, Newcastle
Applicant: R.N. Design Ltd/Brent Smith
Owner: Lindvest Properties (Clarington) Limited
Part Lots 29 and 3013, Concession 2
Former Township of Clarke
Applicant, Brent Smithmade a verbal presentation to the Committee regarding the
applications. The explanation forthe proposed variances weresimilar to what was
outlined in the report prepared for these applications.
A member of the public, Mariano Waiworkwas present to discuss application A2017-
0010 (42 Noden Crescent). She and her family have purchased the lot directly beside
the subject propertyand wanted to understand if there would be any the impacts on
their property.Hermain concerns related to whether or not the side yard setbacks will
bedecreased.
Planner, Amanda Watsonexplained that the side yard setbacks are not being
decreased through this application. The setbacks, as permitted within the “R2-44” zone
will be conformed to. It was further explained that the current zoningprovisionswould
not allow this 12 metre frontage lot to have a two car garage, therefore, the application
has been made toallow the dwelling model witha two car garage.
Mrs. Waiwork had no further concerns or questions regarding the application.She
further stated that sheis not in objection to this application.
There were no questions from the Committee and no further members of the public in
objection or support.
Both Applications were approved unanimously by the Committee.
A2017-000983 Whitehand Drive, Newcastle
Moved by James Vinson, Seconded byGord Wallace.
“Based on our review of the application and the comments received,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 approvedto permit the construction ofa single detached dwelling in
the “Urban Residential Exception (R2-44) zone” by increasing the maximum permitted
garage width from 40% to 50% of the lot frontage.”
“Carried”
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A2017-001042 Noden Crescent, Newcastle
Moved by James Vinson, Seconded by Shelley Pohjola.
“Based on our review of the application, the comments receivedand all verbal
comments received, 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 the construction of a single detached dwelling in
the “Urban Residential Exception (R2-44) zone” by increasing the maximum permitted
garage width from 40% to 48% of the lot frontage.”
“Carried”
3.4A2017-001130 Whitehand Drive, Newcastle
A2017-001234 Whitehand Drive, Newcastle
A2017-001338 Whitehand Drive, Newcastle
A2017-001442 Whitehand Drive,Newcastle
Applicant: R.N. Design Ltd / Brent Smith
Owner: Lindvest Properties (Clarington) Limited
Part Lots 29 and 3013, Concession 2
Former Township of Clarke
Agent, Brent Smith made a verbal presentation to the Committee regarding the
applications. The explanations for the proposed variances were similar to what was
outlined in the report prepared for these applications. There were no questions from the
Committee or members of the public in objection
A2017-001130 Whitehand Drive, Newcastle
Moved by Shelley Pohjola, Seconded by Todd Taylor.
“Based on our review of the application andthe comments received,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 the construction of a single detached dwelling in
the “Urban Residential Exception (R2-44) zone” by increasing the maximum permitted
front yard setback from 7.5 metres to 8.4 metres.”
“Carried”
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A2017-001234 Whitehand Drive, Newcastle
Moved by Shelley Pohjola, Seconded by Todd Taylor.
“Based on our review of the application and the comments received,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 the construction of a single detached dwelling in
the “Urban Residential Exception (R2-44) zone” by increasing the maximum permitted
front yard setback from 7.5 metres to 8.4 metres.”
“Carried”
A2017-001338 Whitehand Drive, Newcastle
Moved by Shelley Pohjola, Seconded by Todd Taylor.
“Based on our review of the application and the comments received,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 topermit the construction of a single detached dwelling in
the “Urban Residential Exception (R2-44) zone” by increasing the maximum permitted
front yard setback from 7.5 metres to 8.4 metres.”
“Carried”
A2017-001442 Whitehand Drive, Newcastle
Moved by Shelley Pohjola, Seconded by Todd Taylor.
“Based on our review of the application and the comments received,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 the construction of a single detached dwelling in
the “Urban Residential Exception (R2-44) zone” by increasing the maximum permitted
front yard setback from 7.5 metres to 8.4 metres.”
“Carried”
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4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Moved by Shelley Pohjola, seconded by James Vinson.
“That the minutes of the meeting of the Committee of Adjustment, held on January 19,
2017be approved.”
5. Other Business:
Appeal date for the foregoing applications isMarch 1, 2017
Next Meeting ofthe Committee of Adjustment is March 2, 2017
6. Adjournment
Moved by Todd Taylorseconded by James Vinson.
“That the meeting adjourn at 7:45pm.”