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Minutes of the Committee of Adjustment
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
March 23, 2017
Municipal Administrative Centre, Council Chambers
40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville
PresentTodd TaylorChairperson
James VinsonMember
John BateMember
Shelley PohjolaMember
RegretsGord WallaceMember
André O’BumsawinVice Chairperson
Amanda Watson:Acting Secretary-Treasurer
1. Call to Order
Chairperson Todd Taylorcalled the meeting to order at 7:00pm
2. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
There were no pecuniary interests stated for this meeting
3. Applications
3.1A2017-0016Applicant: Tatra Valley Homes
Owner: Janina Majerczyk
55 Cotton Street
Part Lot 8, Concession 2
Former Township of Bowmanville
Applications A2017-0016 to A2017-0021were considered together.
Applicant, Stan Majerczyk 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.
Moved by Jim Vinson, Seconded by John Bate.
“Based on our review of the application, all verbal comments received and the agency
comments submitted, the application is deemed minor in nature, is considered desirable
for the appropriate development and use of the land and maintains the general intent
and purpose of the Zoning By-law or the Official Plan. The application to permit the
construction of a linked dwelling in the “Urban Residential Type One (R1) Zone” is
approved.”
“Carried”
3.2A2017-0017Applicant: Tatra Valley Homes
Owner: Janina Majerczyk
39 Cotton Street
Part Lot 8, Concession 2
Former Township of Bowmanville
Applications A2017-0016 to A2017-0021 were considered together.
Applicant, Stan Majerczyk 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.
Moved by Jim Vinson, Seconded by John Bate.
“Based on our review of the application, all verbal comments received and the agency
comments submitted, the application is deemed minor in nature, is considered desirable
for the appropriate development and use of the land and maintains the general intent
and purpose of the Zoning By-law or the Official Plan. The application to permit the
construction of a linked dwelling in the “Urban Residential Exception (R1-19) Zone” is
approved.”
“Carried”
3.3A2017-0018Applicant: Tatra Valley Homes
Owner: Janina Majerczyk
47 Cotton Street
Part Lot 8, Concession 2
Former Township of Bowmanville
Applications A2017-0016 to A2017-0021 were considered together.
Applicant, Stan Majerczyk made a verbal presentation to the Committee regarding the
application. Theexplanation 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.
Moved by Jim Vinson, Seconded by John Bate.
“Based on our review of the application, all verbal comments received and the agency
comments submitted, the application is deemed minor in nature, is considered desirable
for the appropriate development and use of the land and maintains the general intent
and purpose of the Zoning By-law or the Official Plan. The application to permit the
construction of a linked dwelling in the “Urban Residential Type One (R1) Zone” is
approved.”
“Carried”
3.4A2017-0019Applicant: Tatra Valley Homes
Owner: Janina Majerczyk
31 Cotton Street
Part Lot 8, Concession 2
Former Township of Bowmanville
Applications A2017-0016 to A2017-0021 were considered together.
Applicant, Stan Majerczyk made a verbal presentation to the Committee regarding the
application. Theexplanation 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.
Moved by Jim Vinson, Seconded by John Bate.
“Based on our review of the application, all verbal comments received and the agency
comments submitted, the application is deemed minor in nature, is considered desirable
for the appropriate development and use of the land and maintains the general intent
and purpose of the Zoning By-law or the Official Plan. The application to permit the
construction of a linked dwelling in the “Urban Residential Exception (R1-19) Zone” is
approved.”
“Carried”
3.5A2017-0020Applicant: Tatra Valley Homes
Owner: Janina Majerczyk
32 Cotton Street
Part Lot 8, Concession 2
Former Township of Bowmanville
Applications A2017-0016 to A2017-0021 were considered together.
Applicant, Stan Majerczyk 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.
Moved by Jim Vinson, Seconded by John Bate.
“Based on our review of the application, all verbal comments received and the agency
comments submitted, the application is deemed minor in nature, is considered desirable
for the appropriate development and use of the land and maintains the general intent
and purpose of the Zoning By-law or the Official Plan. The application to permit the
construction of a linked dwelling in the “Urban Residential Exception (R1-19) Zone” is
approved.”
Carried”
3.6A2017-0021Applicant: Tatra Valley Homes
Owner: Janina Majerczyk
40 Cotton Street
Part Lot 8, Concession 2
Former Township of Bowmanville
Applications A2017-0016 to A2017-0021 were considered together.
Applicant, Stan Majerczyk 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.
Moved by Jim Vinson, Seconded by John Bate.
“Based on our review of the application, all verbal comments received and the agency
comments submitted, the application is deemed minor in nature, is considered desirable
for the appropriate development and use of the land and maintains the general intent
and purpose of the Zoning By-law or the Official Plan. The application to permit the
construction of a linked dwelling in the “Urban Residential Exception (R1-19) Zone” is
approved.”
“Carried”
3.7A2017-0022Applicant: SMARTReit
Owner: The Great West Life Assurance
2340, 2348, 2350 Highway 2, Bowmanville
Part Lot 17, Concession 1,
Former Townof Bowmanville
The Applicant, Nikolas Papapetrou made a verbal and electronic presentation to the
committee and members of the public. The applicant presented a 17 slide PowerPoint
presentation describing:
The proposed commercial development and site layout,
How the proposalmeets the four tests of a minor variance,and
How the applicant/owner is addressing any zoning deficiencies through other
measures.
Member,John Bate asked for clarification about Building B and what the intended use
will be.
The applicant responded by explaining it will be a restaurant.
Member, Shelley Pohjola, askedtheapplicant if he agreed with conditions
recommended to the approval of the application contained in the staff report.
The applicant stated that he agreed with the conditions.
Member, Todd Taylor asked the applicant for clarification with respect to accessibility to
the site.
The applicant explained that the parking complies to all code requirements andwent
into detail regardinghow the site is accessed by anyone with accessibility requirements.
Member, Todd Taylor asked if the site is accessible from the inside of the site to the
existing corridors outside the site to other existing commercial development.
The applicant explained that the siteis completely accessible to the existing commercial
development, parking and sidewalks at grade without any retaining walls or ramps.
There were no further questions from the Committee, and there were no members of
the public in objection or support.
Moved by Shelley Pohjola,seconded by John Bate.
“Based on our review of the application, all verbal comments received and the agency
comments submitted, the application is deemed minor in nature, is considered desirable
for the appropriate development and use of the land and maintains the general intent
and purpose of the Zoning By-law or the Official Plan. The application is approved
subject to conditions to permit:
1.Building “A” –To permit a building by:
-Increasing the maximum setback from Highway 2 from 3.5 to 7 metres; and
-Reducing the minimum transparent glazing along Highway 2 from 40% to
10%.
2.Building “B” –To permit a building by increasing the maximum setback from
Green Road from 3.5 metres to 7 metres.
3.Building “C” –To permit a building by:
-Increasing the maximum setback from Green Road from 3.5 metres to 7
metres;
-Reducing the minimum transparent glazing along Green Road from 40% to
0%; and
-Providing no primary street entrance facing Green Road.
Subject to the condition of a minimum of 10% spandrel provided on the east elevation of
Building “C” (facing Green Road) and a minimum of 40% transparent glazing provided
on the west elevation of Building “C” (facing the parking lot).”
“Carried”
3.8A2017-0023Applicant/Owner: Orla Sinnot
620 George Reynolds Drive, Courtice
Part Lot 27, Concession 3
Former Township of Darlington
Applicant, Orla Sinnotmade 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 Staff for clarification on whether there is a maximum
permitted lot coverage for all accessory structures on the property? She was not clear
whether this was discussed in the report.
Planner, Amanda Watson responded by explaining the zone has a maximum lot
coverage of 40% for all structures on the property (inclusive of accessory buildings,
decks, the dwelling, etc.). The applicant has proposed a porch overhang off the rear of
the existing dwelling and with the constructionof this, the lot coverage will exceed the
permitted 40%. Resulting in the need for the variance.
There were nofurtherquestions from the Committee or members of the public in
objection or support.
Moved by John Bate, Seconded by James Vinson.
“Based on our review of the application, all verbal comments received and the agency
comments submitted, the application is deemed minor in nature, is considered desirable
for the appropriate development and use of the land and maintains the general intent
and purpose of the Zoning By-law or the Official Plan. The application to permit the
installation of a pool by reducing the required setback for accessory structures from 4
metres to 1.2 metres and to permit the construction of a porch overhang by increasing
the maximum lot coverage from 40% to 44% is approved.”
“Carried”
3.9A2017-0002Applicant/Owner: 1236296 Ontario Inc./Jeffery Homes
128 Fred Jackman Avenue, Bowmanville
Part Lot 13, Concession 3
Former Township of Darlington
The applicant’s agent,Marianne Tracey,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, Todd Taylor, asked the agentwhetherthere were any concerns with the
conditions recommended to the approval of the application contained in the staff report.
The applicant stated there were no concerns with these conditions.
There were no further questions from the Committee or members of the public in
objection or support.
Moved by John Bate, Seconded by Jim Vinson.
“Based on our review of the application, all verbal comments received and the agency
comments submitted, the application is deemed minor in nature, is considered desirable
for the appropriate development and use of the land and maintains the general intent
and purpose of the Zoning By-law or the Official Plan. The application to permit the
construction of a single-detached dwelling by reducing the minimum required side yard
setback from .06 metres to 0.49 metres is approved subject to the following conditions:
1.The lot grading for the subject property must conform to the Master Grading Plan
for the subdivision.
2.The tributary watershed area to the westerly side yard swale of the proposed
dwelling must not exceed 0.05 hectares (as currently approved on the Master
Grading Plan).
3.The side yard swale must have a minimum depth of 150 millimetres.
4.The side yard slope must not exceed a grade of 3:1.
“Carried”
3.10A2017-0003Applicant/Owner: Holland Homes Inc.
35 Hanning Court, Bowmanville
Part Lot10, Concession 2
Former Townof Bowmanville
Applicant, Katrina Metzner from Holland Homes Inc., made a verbal presentation to the
Committee regarding the application. The explanation for the proposed varianceswere
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.
Moved by James Vinson, Seconded by Shelley Pohjola.
“Based on our review of the application, all verbal comments received andthe agency
comments submitted, the application is deemed minor in nature, is considered desirable
for the appropriate development and use of the land and maintains the general intent
and purpose of the Zoning By-law or the Official Plan. The application topermit the
construction of an 8 unit residential townhouse development by reducing the minimum
required interior side yard setback from 4.5 metres to 3 metres and by reducing the
minimum required exterior side yard setback from 6 metres to 2.58 metres is
approved.”
“Carried”
4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Moved by Shelley Pohjola, seconded by John Bate.
“That the minutes of the meeting of the Committee of Adjustment, held on March 2,
2017 be approved.”
5. Other Business:
Appeal date for the foregoing applications isApril 12, 2017
Next Meeting ofthe Committee of Adjustment is April 13, 2017
6. Adjournment
Moved by Jim Vinsonseconded by John Bate.
“That the meeting adjourn at 7:42 pm.”