HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-12-20 MinutesMinutes of the Committee of Adjustment
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
December 20, 2018
Municipal Administrative Centre, Council Chambers
40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville
Present Todd Taylor
Shelley Pohjola
Gord Wallace
James Vinson
John Bate
Shahzad Mir
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 A2018-0071 Applicant/Owner: Richard Bouma, R Bouma Construction
69 Lambs Lane, Bowmanville
Part Lot 12, Concession 2
Bowmanville
The applicant, Richard Bouma, 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.
Chairperson, Todd Taylor asked whether the applicant is aware of the condition on
page eight of the Staff Report as part of the recommendation for approval.
The applicant replied in the affirmative.
Moved by John Bate, Seconded by Shelly Pohjola.
Committee of Adjustment Minutes
December 20, 2018 Page 2
"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 Plans.
The application to permit the construction of a semi-detached dwelling by increasing the
maximum permitted total lot coverage from 35% to 43% and increase the maximum
permitted height from 8 metres to 8.68 metres is approved subject to the following
conditions:
1. That the building permit be applied for and issued with Proposed Front Elevation B,
as submitted to staff on December 12, 2018."
"Carried"
3.2 A2018-0072 Applicant: William Vogel
Owner: Salem United Reformed Church
2607 Concession Road
Part Lot 11, Concession 3
Former Township of Darlin
The applicant William Vogel 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 Gord Wallace, 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 Plans.
The application to permit the construction of an addition to an existing Place of Worship
by reducing the required rear yard setback from 15 metres to 11.2 metres by increasing
the maximum permitted coverage from 5% to 12% is approved, subject to the following
condition:
1. That the existing temporary portable be removed from the property within six (6)
months of the date of the issuance of a building permit for the addition."
"Carried"
Committee of Adjustment Minutes
December 20, 2018 Page 3
3.3 A2018-0074 Applicant: Marliese Maron, Cleary Homes
Owner: Patrick Cleary
2 Roy Nichols Drive, Courtice
Part Lot 35, Concession 1
Former Township of Darlington
The representative Monique Cleary 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 Gord Wallace.
"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 Plans.
The application to permit the construction of a deck by increasing the permitted deck
projection into the rear yard from 1.5 metres to 2.83 metres is approved subject to the
following condition:
1. The applicant obtains a building permit for the deck within one month of the
Committee's decision."
"Carried"
3.4 A2018-0075 Applicant/Owner: Punia Group Inc.
Agent: n Architecture Inc.
6 Spicer Square, Bowmanville
Part Lot 14, Concession Broken Front
The owner's agent 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 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 and the Official Plans.
Committee of Adjustment Minutes
December 20, 2018 Page 4
The application to permit development on a vacant commercial lot by reducing the minimum
required exterior side yard setback from 6 metres to 2.35 metres and by reducing the minimum
distance from the intersection to the nearest point of ingress and egress from 50 metres to 42
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 November
29, 2018, be approved."
5. Other Business:
• Appeal date for the foregoing applications is January 9, 2019.
• Next Meeting of the Committee of Adjustment is January 31, 2019.
6. Adjournment
Moved by Shelley Pohjola seconded by Gord Wallace.
"That the meeting adjourn at 7:15 pm."