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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-09-07 MinutesMinutes of the Committee of Adjustment Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington September 7, 2017 Municipal Administrative Centre, Council Chambers 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville Present Away with notice Amanda Watson: 1. Call to Order Andre O'Bumsawin John Bate James Vinso n Shelley Pohjola Gord Wallace Todd Taylor Acting Secretary-Treasurer Vice Chairperson Member Member Member Member Chairperson Vice Chairperson, Andre 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 A2017-0048 Applicant: Independent Project Managers Inc. Owner: Tim Need -New View Holdings Inc. 50 Martin Road, Bowmanville Part Lot 14, Concession 1 Former Town of Bowmanville Agent, Adam Brady made a verbal 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. There were graphics displayed, to provide a more visual context of the proposal to the Committee. Member, Shelley Pohjola asked the Agents if they had reviewed the letter provided by the Region. And if so , requested clarification on whether it is a requirement of the "Conditional Letter of Commitment" for this project that they have the minor variances approved. Agent, Denis O'Connell responded t hat the "Conditional Letter of Commitment" is more related to timing of construction and less related to the building site and other aspects such as the minor variance . Member, Gord Wallace requested further information on background studies, research and examples used to support the requested reduction in number of parking spaces. Agent, Denis O 'Connell described another project recently completed in Oshawa with less parking and a similar amount of units. He further , described the average parking requirement for affordable housing units is 0 .25 to 0 .55 spaces per unit. In this application they are varying to 0.88 spaces per unit, more than the average . Member, Gord Wallace asked for clarification on whether the parking is designated or is it all just regular parking . Agents , Adam Brady and Denis O 'Connell explained that there will be a certain number of parking spaces dedicated specifically to those who are members of CMHA, employees of the building , visitor parking and tenant park ing. Member, Gord Wallace asked the planner about the amount of accessible spaces being provided. Planner, Amanda Watson clarified that of the 67 spaces being proposed, four will be accessible parking spaces. For 67 parking spaces , Zoning By-law 84-63 only requires three accessible parking spaces. The proposal exceeds the zoning by-law requirements for accessible parking spaces . Member, Shelley Pohjola asked the planner to clarify why the Region's attached letter states "57 spaces", when the proposal is for 66 parki ng spaces . Planner, Amanda Watson clarified that the orig inal submission had only 57 spaces . However, Staff and the applicant have been working t ogether arid have updated the site plan to include an additional 9 spaces , resulting in a total of 66 parking spaces proposed . The letter provided by the Region was written after reviewing the initial submission . Member, Shelley Pohjola commented on Section 9.6 of the staff report which states "visitor parking ", the word visitor should be deleted. Planner, Amanda Watson noted the error. There were no furthe r questions from the Committee o r members of the public in objection or support. Moved by Shelley Pohjola , Seconded by Gord Wallace . "Based on our review of the application , all verbal comments received and the agency comments submitted , the application is deemed mino r 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 . development of a four-storey , 75-unit affordable housing development by and reducing the minimum required land dedication from approximately 0.6 hectares to 0.52 hectares and reducing the minimum number of required parking spaces from 95 to 66 spaces is approved ." "Carried" 3.2 A2017-0049 Applicant: 1494339 Ontario Ltd./ Foley Group Owne r : David and Heather Brown and Mark Foley 50 Darlington Boulevard, Courtice Part Lot 35, Concession 2, Former Township of Darlington Applicants, Robert and Elizabeth Taylor made a verbal presentation to the Committee regarding the application. The expla nation for the proposed variance was similar to what was outlined in the Staff 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 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 a sun room addition to the rear of a single detached dwelling by increasing the maximum permitted lot coverage from 40% to 45% and by reducing the minimum required rear yard setback from 7.5 metres to 7.3 metres is approved." "Carried" 4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting Moved by Shelley Pohjola, seconde d by James Vinson. "That the minutes of the meeting of the Committee of Adjustment, held on August 10, 2017 be approved." 5. Other Business: • Appeal date for the foregoing applications is September 27, 2017. • Next Meeting of the Committee of Adjustment is September 28, 2017. • Attachment for A2017-0048 was not received when comments were sent to Committee members prior to the meeting. • Agenda should be updated to correct the application number from A2018-0049 to A2017-0049. • Section 9.6 of the staff report which states "visitor parking", the word visitor should be deleted from Application A2017-0048 6. Adjournment Moved by Shelley Pohjola seconded by John Bate. 'That the meeting adjourn at 7:24 pm."