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Home My WebLink AboutA2022-0002 Comments 290 West Scugog LaneClarftwn Planning and Development Services Committee of Adjustment If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Date of Meeting: January 27, 2022 File Number: A2022-0002 Address: 290 West Scugog Lane Report Subject: Minor Variance Application to facilitate the creation of a semi-detached dwelling lot Recommendations: 1. That the Report for Minor Variance Application A2022-0002 be received; 2. That all written comments and verbal submissions were considered in the deliberation of this application; 3. That application A2022-0002 for a minor variance to Section 12.2.b. ii) of Zoning By- law 84-63 to facilitate the construction of a semi-detached dwelling by reducing the required frontage from 18 metres to 17 metres be approved as it is minor in nature, 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; and 4. That all interested parties listed in this report be forwarded a copy of Committee's decision. Municipality of Clarington Committee of Adjustment A2022-0002 1. Application Details 1.1 Owner: 1.2 Applicant: Silvia Stewart Katrina Metzner Page 2 1.3 Proposal: Proposed minor variance to Zoning By-law 84-63 to facilitate the construction of a semi-detached dwelling by reducing the required frontage from 18 metres to 17 metres 1.4 Area of Lot: 1169 square metres 1.5 Location: 290 West Scugog Lane, Bowmanville 1.6 Legal Description: Part Lot 13, Concession 2, Former Township of Darlington, 10R-2074 Part 1 1.7 Zoning: "Urban Residential Type One (R1)" Zone in Zoning By-law 84- 63 1.8 Clarington Official Urban Residential Plan Designation: 1.9 Durham Region Living Areas Official Plan Designation: 1.10 Heritage Status: None Municipality of Clarington Committee of Adjustment A2022-0002 Page 3 887 °r74 �3�0 !v1 6 �1 66 14cl 67 62 18 63 r 59 58 22 15 54 19 154 26 23 300 t 65 Lr 1 I N oo a o 27 304 vnm on 31 F W W 23 35 46 42 21 Ce N \ 40 19 38 �� 302 a9� , 15 296 1?i1 LOT'. 112 LOT: WZM• • • I LOT: 13 294 26^� lJ CON:, 21— CON:2 28 24 M I L L N 22 41 \38��37 1 � �r = 34 W 33 U 29 o fry op (O CV r ti$ i 265 N 2312 CT 31 _ zVESNA 18 —'l in � a 'dell T 14 10 S 12 o �N 1 '° p w oNG�1 1 Property Location Map a (Bowmanville)-- ---- - Area Subject To Minor Variance 290 West Scu9 9 o Lane i CD Newcastle CM A2022-0002 LAk� Ontario Figure 1 — Location Map Municipality of Clarington Committee of Adjustment A2022-0002 2. Background Page 4 2.1 The applicant is required to submit a Minor Variance Application to recognize the reduced frontage of the subject property before a Building Permit can be submitted. The submission of a Building Permit and construction of the foundation is required by the Municipality before a Land Division application will be supported by the Municipality. 2.2 In November 2021, the applicant submitted a Minor Variance application to address lot frontage deficiencies. eEPLMOF 200 WEST 8IX1000 LANE MUNICIPALITY OF CLAI2INGTON ,eaa�arwswrcorouuvu a,r i ..err i' -. .... ....... ... ... KEY PLM xormwu s ---_-- -- % 811E BTA118iM.B rmm.ru+a 1rMN NJMBE40F6(IgIEB OtR HOLL ANI] Mau,auo vRaecr uarvncrxwr ru(sm;.i�s�z�si% ru(sosla s-voz SRE PLAN 290 t41.5T5CI1000 5IN2Fl vowm vier w .arm.. w 5P-1 Figure 2 — Proposed lot at 290 West Scugog Lane 3. Land Characteristics and Surrounding Uses 3.1 The subject property is located at 290 West Scugog Lane in Bowmanville, west of Scugog Street. Existing on the property is a one -storey single detached dwelling, which will be demolished to construct the semi-detached dwelling. 3.2 The surrounding uses on all sides are residential uses in the form of single detached dwellings (see Figure 3). Municipality of Clarington Committee of Adiustment A2022-0002 Paae 5 P 294 ' �nv r •� 'yam,}`M . +�►dp leg 0 io ¢ zo Figure 3 — Surrounding properties and land uses 4. Public Notice and Submissions 4.1 Pursuant to the requirements of the Planning Act, the appropriate signage acknowledging the application was installed on the subject lands. In addition, the appropriate notice was mailed to each landowner within the prescribed distance. 4.2 Staff received two enquiries about this application. A neighbour adjacent to 290 West Scugog Lane called to clarify the nature of the variance. Upon explanation by Planning Staff, the enquirer did not wish to provide comments for or against this application. The residents for the second enquiry requested that their questions be put on record and their issues focused on tree clearing and water runoff impacts. 5. Departmental and Agency Comments 5.1 The Infrastructure Division of Public Works has reviewed the application and has no objection to the proposed Minor Variance at this time. 5.2 The Building Division of Planning and Development Services has the application and offers no comments. Municipality of Clarington Committee of Adjustment A2022-0002 Paae 6 5.3 Clarington Emergency and Fire Services Department has reviewed the application and found no fire safety concerns. Figure 4 — Existing dwelling and neighbouring properties 6. Discussion Conformity with the intent and purpose of the Regional and Clarington Official Plans 6.1 The subject property is designated Living Areas within the Region of Durham Official Plan. New housing is to be developed in a cost-effective and efficient manner that also contributes to an attractive and safe living environment. 6.2 The subject property is designated Urban Residential within the Clarington Official Plan. Proposed dwellings are to be compatible with existing residential uses while achieving gentle intensification. 6.3 Both the Regional and Clarington Official Plans permit the residential use of the property. 6.4 For the above stated reasons, it is Staff's opinion that the application conforms with both Official Plans. Municipality of Clarington Committee of Adjustment A2022-0002 Page 7 Conformity with the intent and purpose of the Zoning by-law 6.5 The subject property is zoned "Urban Residential Type (R1)" in Zoning By-law 84-63. This zone category permits single detached, semi-detached and duplex dwellings. This zone requires a frontage of 18 metres for semi-detached dwellings. The current lot has a frontage of 17 metres and is deficient for a semi-detached dwelling. 6.6 The intent and purpose of a minimum lot frontage is to ensure that there is sufficient area to situate a dwelling with appropriate setbacks from abutting properties while also creating a consistent neighbourhood and street character. The required minimum lot frontage of 18 metres is to preserve the established character in older neighbourhoods consisting of larger lot frontages that are associated with single detached dwellings. In this particular block however, lot frontages are varied. There is a mixture of older parcels on the west side of West Scugog Lane and new development with smaller frontages on the east side of the street, the proposed reduction in lot frontages is suitable for new infill lots in the neighbourhood. 6.7 All other applicable zoning regulations are complied with at this time. 6.8 For the above stated reasons, it is Staff's opinion that the application conforms with the Zoning By-law. Desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land, building or structure 6.9 The appropriate development for the subject property is residential. The block and immediate neighbourhood include properties zoned to permit single, semi-detached and duplex dwellings. The proposed severance will provide an opportunity for gentle intensification on the property. Intensification through infill development is desirable where it can be accommodated as it makes efficient use of existing infrastructure while providing additional housing. 6.10 The reduction in lot frontage for the two proposed lots can be supported as they would not be out of character of similar lots on the east side of West Scugog Lane. 6.11 Based on the review by Staff and agencies there are no technical reasons why the minor variance should not be supported. 6.12 For the above stated reasons, it is Staff's opinion that the minor variance requested is desirable for the residential use of land and building. Minor in Nature 6.13 The proposed single detached dwelling lots will be in keeping with the low -density residential development existing on adjacent and surrounding properties. The reduction in lot frontage for the lot will not negatively impact the character of the neighbourhood nor result in an adverse visual impact on the streetscape. Municipality of Clarington Committee of Adjustment A2022-0002 Page 8 6.14 It is expected that the semi-detached dwelling will be built to satisfy all other zone provisions. 6.15 Planning Staff received no adverse comments from internal departments, agencies nor the public. 6.16 For the above stated reasons, it is staff's opinion that the variances are minor in nature. Figure 4 — New development on the east side of West Scugog Lane 7. Conclusion 7.1 Based on Staff's review of the application the application conforms to the intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law and the Regional and Municipal Official Plans, is desirable for the appropriate development or use of land and is deemed to be minor in nature. 7.2 Given the above comments, Staff recommends approving this application for a minor variance to Section 12.2.b. ii) of Zoning By-law 84-63 to facilitate the construction of a semi-detached dwelling by reducing the required frontage from 18 metres to 17 metres. Municipality of Clarington Committee of Adjustment A2022-0002 qj4� Submitted by: Ron Warne, Manager of Development Review Development Review Branch Staff Contact: Sean Jeffrey, Planner, ex 2420, sjeffrey@clarington.net Interested Parties: The following interested parties will be notified of Committee's decision: Silvia Stewart Katrina Metzner John & Micheline Metropolyt Page 9