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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-12-12 MinutesCiarftwn Minutes of the Committee of Adjustment Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington December 12, 2019 Municipal Administrative Centre, Council Chambers 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville Present Todd Taylor Shelley Pohjola Dave Eastman Gord Wallace John Bate Isabel Lima Regrets: Noel Gamble 1. Call to Order Chairperson Member Member Member Member Acting Secretary -Treasurer 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 A2019-0038 Applicant: David Pearce Owner: Tyler Smith 410 Toronto Street, Newcastle Village Member The applicant, David Pearce, gave a verbal presentation to the Committee in favour of the application. The explanation for the proposed variance was similar to what was outlined in the report prepared for this application. In addition, the applicant explained that the gym hosts hourly classes with a maximum of 15 participants per class. The applicant concluded that with a controlled number of participants and staff, the demand for parking on the lot is always controllable and predictable. The applicant further explained that the issues with the size of the loading space may be worked out through the site plan application. However, to be precautious, a minor variance application was applied for. Committee Member Shelley Pohjola asked the applicant how many extra parking spaces are available within the Ministry of Transportation right-of-way. The applicant stated that approximately 20 parking spaces are available. Minutes from December 12, 2019 Page 2 No other committee members had questions or comments. No other persons spoke in support or opposition of the application. Moved by Dave Eastman, 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, is considered desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land and maintains the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law, the Durham Region Official Plan and Clarington Official Plan. The application for a minor variance to reduce the total minimum parking requirements for a private club and office from 66 parking spaces to 34 parking spaces, and to reduce the minimum loading space width from 4 metres to 3.95 metres be Approved." "Carried" 3.2 A2019-0043 Applicant: Debra Rose Owner: Chris & Wanda Knight 3824 Trulls Road, Courtice The applicant, Debra Rose, gave a verbal presentation to the Committee in favour of the application. The explanation for the proposed variance was similar to what was outlined in the report prepared for this application. The applicant further explained that the original proposed accessory structure was larger in size. However, after speaking with the Clarington Planning Department, the owners decided to reduce the size of the proposed accessory structure. No committee members had questions or comments. No other persons spoke in support or opposition of the application. Moved by Shelley Pohjola, seconded by Dave Eastman. "Based on our review of the application, all verbal comments received, and the agency comments submitted, the application is deemed minor, is considered desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land and maintains the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law, the Durham Region Official Plan and Clarington Official Plan. The application for a minor variance to increase the permitted total accessory floor area from 90 square metres to 112 square metres to facilitate a proposed accessory structure be Approved." "Carried" 4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting Moved by Gord Wallace, seconded by John Bate. Minutes from December 12, 2019 "That the minutes of the Committee of Adjustment, held on November 21, 2019, be Approved." "Carried" 5. Other Business: xAppeal date for the foregoing applications is January 1, 2020. x Next Meeting of the Committee of Adjustment is January 23, 2020. Noel Gamble is away with notice. 6. Adjournment Moved by Dave Eastman, seconded by Shelley Pohjola. "That the meeting adjourn at 7:17 pm." 3