HomeMy WebLinkAbout201-08-10 MInutesMinutes of the Committee of Adjustment
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
August 10, 2017
Municipal Administrative Centre, Council Chambers
40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville
Present André O’Bumsawin Vice Chairperson
John Bate Member
James Vinson Member
Shelley Pohjola Member
Away with notice Todd Taylor Chairperson
Gord Wallace Member
Amanda Watson: Acting Secretary-Treasurer
1. Call to Order
Vice Chairperson, André O’Bumsawin 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 A2017-0044 Applicant: Top Floor Design – Bobbi Ann Brooks
Owner: Gary Sartoris
16 Elgin Lane, Hampton
Part Lot 18, Concession 5
Former Township of Darlington
Applicant, Bobbi Ann Brooks made a verbal presentation to the Committee regarding
the application. The explanation for the proposed variance was similar to what was
outlined in the Staff report prepared for this application.
Member, André O’Bumsawin asked the planner whether there were any proposed
sidewalks on the adjacent streets at Perry Street and Elgin Lane.
Planner, Amanda Watson responded that there is no planned sidewalks for either Perry
Street or Elgin Lane.
There were no further questions from the Committee or members of the public in
objection or support.
Moved by John Bate, Seconded by Shelley Pohjola.
“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 and the Official Plan. The application to permit the
construction of an attached garage by reducing the minimum required exterior side yard
setback in the “Residential Hamlet (RH) Zone” from 6 metres to 4.5 metres is
approved.”
“Carried”
3.2 A2017-0045 Applicant: 1494339 Ontario Ltd. / Foley Group
Owner: David and Heather Brown and Mark Foley
50 Darlington Boulevard, Courtice
Part Lot 35, Concession 2,
Former Township of Darlington
Applicant, Mark Foley made a verbal presentation to the Committee regarding the
application. The explanation for the proposed variance was similar to what was outlined
in the Staff report prepared for this application. The applicant made a further comment
regarding Section 2.1 of the Staff Report, which should be amended to say southerly
instead of northerly.
There were no questions from the Committee or members of the public in objection or
support.
Moved by Shelley Pohjola, 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 and the Official Plan. The application to reduce the
minimum required lot frontage from 15 metres to 14.54 metres to facilitate a future Land
Division application for a new building lot is approved.”
“Carried”
3.3 A2017-0046 – 2888 Trulls Road, Courtice
A2017-0047 – 2888 Trulls Road, Courtice
Applicant/Owner: Holland Homes Inc.
Part Lot 31, Concession 2
Former Township of Darlington
Agent, Katrina Metzner, 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 or
support. Both applications were approved unanimously by the Committee.
A2017-0046 2888 Trulls Road, Courtice
Moved by James Vinson, seconded by Shelley Pohjola.
“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 and the Official Plan. The application A2017-0046 to
facilitate a condition of a Land Division application by reducing the minimum required lot
frontage on the retained lot from 15 metres to 14.1 metres is approved.”
“Carried”
A2017-0047 2888 Trulls Road, Courtice
Moved by James 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 and the Official Plan. The application by reducing the
minimum required lot frontage on the severed lot from 15 metres to 14.1 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 July 20, 2017
be approved.”
5. Other Business:
Appeal date for the foregoing applications is August 30, 2017.
Next Meeting of the Committee of Adjustment is to be determined.
Brief discussion regarding process of Land Division Applications that require a
minor variance.
o It was explained to the Committee that the process is not regulated and
we will continue to see applications that have Land Division Approval and
applications that have yet to apply to the Land Division Committee.
6. Adjournment
Moved by Shelley Pohjola seconded by John Bate.
“That the meeting adjourn at 7:30 pm.”