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Date of Meeting: August 25, 2022
File Number: A2022-0028
Address: 59 Goodwin Avenue, Bowmanville
Report Subject: A minor variance application to facilitate the construction of a deck by
increasing the maximum permitted lot coverage from 40% to 46%.
Recommendations:
1. That the Report for Minor Variance A2022- 0028 be received;
2. That all written comments and verbal submissions were considered in the
deliberation of this application;
3. That application A2022-0028 for a minor variance to Section 13.2. e) of Zoning By-
law 84-63 to facilitate the construction of a deck by increasing the maximum
permitted lot coverage from 40% to 46% 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.
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1.
Application
Details
1.1
Owner:
Maura Connolly
1.2
Applicant:
Clinton Dochuk (Home Drafting and Design)
1.3
Proposal:
Minor variance to Section 13.2 e of Zoning By-law 84-63, to facilitate
the construction of a deck by increasing the maximum permitted lot
coverage from 40% to 46%.
1.4
Area of Lot:
429.61 square meters
1.5
Location:
59 Goodwin Avenue (see Figure 1)
1.6
Legal Description: Part Lot 12, Concession 2, Former Town of Bowmanville, 59
Goodwin Avenue, Bowmanville
1.7
Zoning:
"Urban Residential Type Two (R2) Zone"
1.8
Clarington Official
Plan Designation: Urban Residential
1.9
Durham Region
Official Plan
Designation:
Living Areas
1.10
Heritage Status:
None
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Property Location Map �� ;. '"� — -
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59 Goodwin Avenue
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Figure 1 — Property Location Map
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2. Background
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2.1 On July 20t", 2022, Planning Staff received an application for Minor Variance from the
applicant for 59 Goodwin Avenue, Bowmanville. The application seeks to permit the
construction of a deck complete with stairs to finished grade by increasing the maximum
permitted lot coverage from 40% to 46%.
2.2 The existing footprint of the single -detached dwelling with the proposed deck on the lot
would be approximately 181.68 square metres and would consume approximately 46%
of the lot coverage. The construction of the deck would increase the current lot
coverage by approximately 6% from 40% to a total lot coverage of 46%.
3. Land Characteristics and Surrounding Uses
3.1 The subject property is located at 59 Goodwin Avenue, Bowmanville, which is north of
Longworth Avenue and west of Liberty Street North (see Figure 1). The lot is
approximately 429.6 square metres with an approximate frontage of 11.75 metres and
an approximate depth of 34.2 metres.
3.2 The surrounding uses to the immediate north, south, east, and west are existing urban
residential. (See Figure 2). St. Elizabeth's Elementary School is situated in proximity to
the subject property to the south.
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Figure 2 — Subject Property and Surrounding Context
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 At the time of writing this report, Staff have not received any inquiries regarding the
proposal.
5. Departmental Comments
5.1 The Infrastructure Division of Public Works has reviewed the proposal and have no
objections provided the existing drainage pattern within the lot remain unaltered.
5.2 The Building Division of Planning and Development Services have no comments related
to this proposal.
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5.3 Clarington Emergency and Fire Services Department have no concerns with this
proposal.
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.
6.2 The subject property is designated Urban Residential within the Clarington Official Plan.
6.3 Both the Regional and Clarington Official Plans permit the residential use of the
property. The proposed deck is accessory to the residential use.
6.4 It is Staff's opinion that the proposed deck conforms to the intent and purpose of both
Official Plans.
Conformity with the intent and purpose of the Zoning by-law
6.5 The subject property is zoned "R2", which permits a single detached dwelling with a
maximum lot coverage for buildings and structures of 40%. The intent and purpose of
allowing (but limiting) lot coverage of all built form on a property is to ensure sufficient
yard amenity space and that an adequate amount of landscaped open space is
provided.
6.6 It is in staff's opinion that the proposed increased lot coverage maintains sufficient
outdoor amenity space and has minimal impacts on lot grading and drainage.
Additionally, other urban residential zones have recent exceptions to permit an
additional 5% lot coverage for all structures. For the above reasons, it is in staff's
opinion that the proposal maintains the intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law.
Desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land, building or structure
6.7 The permitted use for the subject property is residential. The proposed deck would not
appear to have any negative impacts on the neighbourhood and would improve the
usability of the rear yard for the current owner.
6.8 The proposed deck is replacing an existing deck and no concerns regarding privacy
have been raised by neighbours at the time of writing this report.
6.9 The principal dwelling on the subject property was constructed with the maximum lot
coverage, leaving minimal coverage for other structures. In Staff's opinion, the proposed
deck is not significantly oversized, and the minor variance can be attributed to a minimal
increase in overall lot coverage.
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6.10 The development of the deck will not significantly impact the amenity space available for
current or future owners of the property, as the deck area will serve as amenity space
for the current and future owners.
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Figure 3 — Proposed Deck Outlined in Red
Minor in Nature
6.11 The deck provides space for entertaining/outdoor dining, while maintaining the
landscaped area as a suitable amenity space for current and future owners.
6.12 The yard setbacks between the deck and abutting residential properties satisfy the zone
regulations for setbacks and height. Any neighbourhood impacts from the proposed
deck reducing the landscaped open space can be considered negligible, in Staff's
opinion.
6.13 Clarington Public Works has no concerns regarding lot grading and drainage with the
proposed deck.
6.14 No objections have been received from the public or circulated departments.
6.15 For the above stated reasons, it is Staff's opinion that the proposed increase to the
permitted lot coverage is minor in nature.
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7. Conclusion
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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 approval of the subject application for a
Minor Variance to Sections 13.2 e. of Zoning By-law 84-63 to facilitate the construction
of a deck by increasing the maximum permitted lot coverage from 40% to 46%.
Submitted b I
Amanda Tapp,
Acting Manager, Development Review
Staff Contact: Tyler Robichaud
Interested Parties:
The following interested parties will be notified of Committee's decision:
Maura Conolly
Hom Drafting and Design