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Minutes and Decisions of the Committee of Adjustment
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
As per: The Planning Act, and in accordance with
the Provincial Rules of Procedure
Thursday, August 29t", 2024
Municipal Administrative Centre, Council Chambers
40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville
Preliminary Note
This Committee of Adjustment meeting took place in a `hybrid' format. Members listed as
being "electronically present," as well as applicants and members of the public, participatec
though the teleconferencing platform Microsoft Teams, which allows participation through a
computer's video and audio, or by telephone.
Present:
Cindy Hammer
Sarah Parish
Nick Gibson
Tyler Robichaud
Todd Taylor
Dave Eastman
Brad Whittle
Noel Gamble
Wendy Partner
Shelley Pojhola
Absent with Regrets
Gord Wallace
Meeting Host
Principal Planner
Acting Secretary Treasurer
Acting Secretary -Treasurer
Chair
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Land Acknowledgement Statement
The Chair recited the Land Acknowledgement Statement.
3. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest for Consent Applications and Minor Variance
Applications
No conflicts.
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4. Consent Applications:
4.1 File Number: B2024-0018 (Tabled)
Owner/Agent: Cynthia Merkas / Mary Merkas
Staff: Jacob Circo
Address: 6157 Solina Road
Application:
Proposed consent to facilitate the creation of a new lot. The existing dwelling is proposed to
remain on the proposed retained parcel. The proposed retained parcel will have a lot frontage of
38.40 metres, a depth of 105.39 metres, and a lot area of 4,050 square metres. The proposed
severed parcel will have a lot frontage of 18.29 metres, and a lot area of 32,670 square metres.
The existing accessory structure that is situated on the proposed severed parcel is to be
removed/demolished.
Public notification was conducted in accordance with the Planning Act which included signage
being installed on the subject site and a mail out to all property owners within 60 metres of the
subject site.
Comments were received from the Region of Durham Health Department requesting a Site
Servicing Plan. Since the July 25t", 2024 Committee of Adjustment meeting, the Health
Department has received the additional information from the applicant and have no objections
to the application. No other comments in opposition to the applications were received from
departments or agencies.
No comments were received in opposition to the application from agencies or internal
departments.
Staff recommend that the application be lifted from the table and approved, subject to the
conditions within the staff report.
Discussion:
No members of the public spoke to the application.
Applicant confirmed they have read and agree with the Staff Report.
Chair T. Taylor asked for a motion from the Committee.
Motion to approve B2024-0018 as recommended by Brad Whittle and seconded by Dave
Eastman.
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Full text of Decision:
That application B2024-0018 as proposed, having reviewed all agency and department
comments and oral and written submissions, staff hereby move that the application be
approved as applied for, subject to the conditions detailed in the Staff report.
Conditions Of Approval:
Should the Committee deem is appropriate to approve the application, staff would request that
the approval be conditional upon the owner, applicant or agent fulfilling the following conditions:
Section 1: General
1. That the applicant satisfies all the requirements of the Regional Municipality of Durham
Planning and Economic Development Department, financial and otherwise as detailed in
the Regional Planning and Economic Development letter dated July 25th, 2024.
2. That the applicant satisfies all the requirements of the Regional Municipality of Durham
Health Department, financial and otherwise as detailed in the Regional Health letter
dated July 25th, 2024.
3. That the applicant satisfies all the requirements of Central Lake Ontario Conservation
Authority, financial and otherwise as detailed in the Central Lake Ontario Conservation
Authority letter dated July 16th, 2024.
4. That the applicant satisfies all the requirements of the Municipality of Clarington's
Development Engineering Division, financial and otherwise as detailed in the
Development Engineering letter dated July 12th, 2024.
5. The owner, applicant or agent must enter into a consent agreement with the Municipality
of Clarington.
6. The owner, applicant or agent must provide a draft Reference Plan with the application
which will be reviewed by the Planning and Infrastructure Department and approved by
the Municipality prior to registration. Registration of this Reference Plan is done by the
owner, applicant, or agent's surveyor at the expense of the owner/applicant or agent and
shall be completed prior to the registration of the consent agreement.
7. All taxes shall be paid in full to the Municipality of Clarington prior to the issuance of a
clearance letter.
8. Once all other conditions have been satisfied, the applicant shall engage their solicitor to
provide the Municipality with:
a) The original executed transfer/deed a duplicate original and one (1) photocopy;
b) One copy of the registered reference plan;
c) An accompanying letter with a request that the severing transfer/deed be stamped.
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Section 2: Planning Requirements
9. The applicant demonstrates that the proposed development (i.e., house, driveway, septic,
private well) can be accommodated outside a 15 metre vegetated protection zone setback
from the outermost extent of the significant woodland on the severed parcel as well as
keeping the proposed development completely out Environmental Protection Areas land use
boundary within the Clarington Official Plan.
10. The applicant shall ensure that any new lots created through a severance, whether retained
or severed, comply with the applicable provisions of Zoning By-law 84-63.
11. To ensure that any new lot created through severance, whether retained or severed comply
with all applicable provisions of Zoning By-law 84-63. Staff will review the registered
reference plan once submitted to ensure compliance with all applicable zoning provisions.
12. The applicant must demolish the existing accessory structure on the existing parcel; a
demolition permit is required.
13. The applicant shall pay the Municipality an amount in lieu of conveying land for park or other
public recreational purposes under Section 53 (12.1) and (13) of the Planning Act,
R.S.O,c.P.13. This payment is equivalent to 5% of the value of the severed parcel. To
determine the value of the land, the applicant shall retain a certified Land Appraiser to
prepare a land appraisal.
Advisory Notes
It is the owner, applicant/and or agent's responsibility to fulfill the conditions of consent
approval within two (2) years from the date of the notice of decision pursuant to Section 53 of
the Planning Act. We will issue no further notice or warning of the expiration of the two-year
period.
2. If the conditions to consent approval are not fulfilled within two (2) years from the date of the
notice of decision and the applicant is still interested in pursuing the proposal, a new consent
application will be required.
The matter was then put to a vote and was carried out as follows, signed by all members present
and concurring that this is the Committee Decision on B2024-0018 on August 29th, 2024, 6:40pm.
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Committee
Member
Yes
No
Gord Wallace
Absent
Dave Eastman
Noel Gamble
Shelley Pohjola
Todd Taylor
Wendy Partner
Brad Whittle
"Carried"
4.2 File Number: B2024-0020 (lot Line Adjustment) and B2024-0021 (Severed)
Owner/Agent: Honey Harbour Heights Estates Ltd. / Ralph F. Grander
Staff: Tyler Robichaud
Address: 72 Ormiston Street
Application:
The purpose of the consent application B-2024-0020 is to facilitate a lot boundary adjustment
between 72 and 76 Ormiston Street that would result in a 0.6 metre lot line shift described as
Part 2 on the draft reference plan. The lot boundary adjustment would favor the neighboring
property to the east (76 Ormiston) adding 77 square meters of lot area to accommodate access
and ownership of an existing private well.
The purpose of the consent application B-2024-0021 is to facilitate the creation of a new 4,652
square metre residential lot within the rural settlement boundary of Hampton.
Public notification was conducted in accordance with the Planning Act which included signage
being installed on the subject site and a mail out to all property owners within 60 metres of the
subject site.
No comments were received in opposition to the application from external agencies or internal
departments.
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Staff recommend that the application be approved subject to the conditions within the staff
report.
Discussion:
No members of the public spoke to the application.
Applicant confirmed they have read and agree with the Staff Report.
Ralph Grander — Does the sign posted have to remain until the appeal period is over?
Tyler Robichaud -The signage was posted in accordance with the Planning Act leading
up to the hearing tonight, but I will look into that, and I will let you know if the sign can be
removed or not. We will confirm, and it will be recorded in the minutes.
Ralph Grander — Every time I went to Land Division at the Region, that was the last
comment.
As a follow up to the question from the applicant, the sign is not required under the
Planning Act to remain on the property past the public hearing.
Chair T. Taylor asked for a motion from the Committee.
Motion to approve B2024-0020 as recommended by Dave Eastman and seconded by
Brad Whittle.
Motion to approve B2024-0021 as recommended by Noel Gamble and seconded by
Dave Eastman
Full text of Decision:
That application B2024-0020 is proposed for the creation of a new lot, having reviewed all
agency and department comments and oral and written submissions hereby move that
the application be approved as applied for, subject to the conditions detailed in the Staff
report.
Conditions of Approval:
Should the Committee deem is appropriate to approve the application, staff would request that
the approval be conditional upon the owner, applicant or agent fulfilling the following conditions:
Section 1: General
1. That the applicant satisfies all the requirements of the Municipality of Clarington's
Development Engineering Division, financial and otherwise as detailed in the
Development Engineering letter for B-2024-0020 and B-2024-0021 dated August
2nd, 2024.
2. That the applicant satisfies all the requirements of the Regional Municipality of
Durham Health Department, financial and otherwise as detailed in the Regional
Health letter for B-2024-0021 dated August 14th, 2024.
3. That the applicant satisfies all the requirements of the Regional Planning and
Economic Development Department, financial and otherwise as detailed in the
Regional Planning letters for B-2024-0020 and B-2024-0021 dated August 20th,
2024.
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4. The owner, applicant or agent must provide a draft Reference Plan with the
application which will be reviewed by the Planning and Infrastructure Department
and approved by the Municipality prior to registration; Registration of this Reference
Plan is done by the owner, applicant, or agent's surveyor at the expense of the
owner/applicant or agent and shall be completed prior to the registration of the
consent agreement.
5. The owner, applicant or agent must enter into a consent agreement with the
Municipality of Clarington
6. All taxes shall be paid in full to the Municipality of Clarington prior to the issuance of
a clearance letter.
7. Once all other conditions have been satisfied, the applicant shall engage their
solicitor to provide the Municipality with:
a) The original executed transfer/deed a duplicate original and one (1) photocopy;
b) One copy of the registered reference plan;
c) An accompanying letter with a request that the severing transfer/deed be stamped.
Section 2: Planning Requirements
Agent/owner is required to submit a zoning by-law amendment application to
rezone the severed parcel to address any the use and lot configuration. In order to
clear this condition, zoning by-law amendment application is to be approved, final
and binding from Clarington Council.
2. The applicant shall pay the Municipality an amount in lieu of conveying land for
park or other public recreational purposes under Section 53 (12.1) and (13) of the
Planning Act, R.S.O,c.P.13. This payment is equivalent to 5% of the value of the
severed parcel. To determine the value of the land, the applicant shall retain a
certified Land Appraiser to prepare a land appraisal.
3. To ensure that any new lot created through severance, whether retained or severed
comply with all applicable provisions of Zoning By-law 84-63. Staff will review the
registered reference plan once submitted to ensure compliance with all applicable
zoning provisions.
Advisory Notes
8. It is the owner, applicant/and or agent's responsibility to fulfill the conditions of
consent approval within two (2) years from the date of the notice of decision
pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act. We will issue no further notice or
warning of the expiration of the two-year period.
If the conditions to consent approval are not fulfilled within two (2) years from the
date of the notice of decision and the applicant is still interested in pursuing the
proposal, a new consent application will be required.
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The matter was then put to a vote and was carried out as follows, signed by all members
present and concurring that this is the Committee Decision on B2024-0020 on August 29, 2024
at 6:46 pm.
Committee
Member
Yes
No
Gord Wallace
Absent
Dave Eastman
Noel Gamble
Shelley Pohjola
Todd Taylor
Wendy Partner
Brad Whittle
"Carried"
The matter was then put to a vote and was carried out as follows, signed by all members
present and concurring that this is the Committee Decision on B2024-0021 on August 29, 2024
at 6:47 pm.
Committee
Member
Yes
No
Gord Wallace
Absent
Dave Eastman
Noel Gamble
Shelley Pohjola
�.►
Todd Taylor
Wendy Partner
Brad Whittle
"Carried"
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4.3 File Number: B2024-0022 (Severance) and B2024-0023 (Easement)
Owner/Agent: Bowmanville Creek Development / David McKay
Staff: Tyler Robichaud
Address: 205 Baseline Road
Application:
The purpose of the consent application B-2024-0022, is it seeks consent to facilitate
the creation of a new 3.75-hectare commercial lot. In addition, there will be +/- 157
square metre parcel of land to be conveyed to the municipality (please refer to Part 2
on the Draft Reference Plan).
The purpose of the consent application B-2024-0023, is it seeks consent to register
blanket easement agreement between 285, 357 and 205 Baseline Road West to
include easement rights for access, development, and servicing.
The subject applications were circulated to the owner/applicant and interested parties.
No revisions to the previously submitted consent application that was heard by the
Region of Durhams Land Division Committee were made. Therefore, a new circulation
of public notice was not required under the Planning Act to lift this application from the
table.
Public notification was conducted in accordance with the Planning Act which included signage
being installed on the subject site and a mail out to all property owners within 60 metres of the
subject site.
No comments were received in opposition to the application from external agencies or
internal departments.
No comments were received in opposition to the application from members of the
public.
Staff recommend that applications B-2024-0022 and B-2024-0023 for consent be
approved subject to the conditions within the staff report.
Discussion:
No comments or questions from the Public or Committee.
Applicant confirmed they have read and agree with the Staff Report.
Chair T. Taylor asked for a motion from the Committee.
Motion to approve B-2024-0022 as recommended by Brad Whittle, seconded by Shelly Pohjola.
Motion to approve B-2024-0023 as recommended by Dave Eastman, seconded by Wendy Partner.
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Full text of Decision:
That application B-2024-0022, seeking consent to facilitate the creation of a new 3.75-
hectare commercial lot, and consent application B-2024-0023, seeking consent to register
a blanket easement agreement between 285, 357 and 205 Baseline Road West to include
easement rights for access, development and servicing, having reviewed all agency
comments and oral and written submissions hereby move that these applications be
approved as applied for, subject to the conditions detailed in the Staff report.
Conditions Of Approval:
Should the Committee deem is appropriate to approve the application, staff would request that
the approval be conditional upon the owner, applicant or agent fulfilling the following conditions:
Section 1: General
That the applicant shall enter into a Consent Agreement with the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington.
2. That the applicant satisfies all the requirements of the Municipality of Clarington's
Development Engineering Division, financial and otherwise as detailed in the
Development Engineering letter dated August 7, 2024.
3. That the applicant satisfies all the requirements of the Regional Municipality of
Durham Planning and Economic Development Department, financial and otherwise
as detailed in the Regional Planning and Economic Development letter dated
August 29, 2024.
4. That the applicant satisfies all the requirements of the Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority (CLOCA), financial and otherwise as detailed in the CLOCA
letter dated August 20, 2024.
5. That the applicant satisfies all the requirements of the Ministry of Transportation
(MTO), financial and otherwise as detailed in the MTO letter dated August 21, 2024.
6. The owner, applicant or agent must provide a draft Reference Plan with the
application which will be reviewed by the Planning and Infrastructure Department
and approved by the Municipality prior to registration. Registration of this Reference
Plan is done by the owner, applicant, or agent's surveyor at the expense of the
owner/applicant or agent and shall be completed prior to the registration of the
consent agreement.
8. All taxes shall be paid in full to the Municipality of Clarington prior to the issuance of
a clearance letter.
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9. Once all other conditions have been satisfied, the applicant shall engage their
solicitor to provide the Municipality with:
a. The original executed transfer/deed a duplicate original and one (1)
photocopy;
b. One copy of the registered reference plan;
C. An accompanying letter with a request that the severing transfer/deed be
stamped.
Section 2: Planning Requirements
1. To ensure that any new lot created through severance, whether retained or severed
comply with all applicable provisions of Zoning By-law 84-63. Staff will review the
registered reference plan once submitted to ensure compliance with all applicable zoning
provisions
2. That the applicant's solicitor shall prepare and submit a draft copy of the proposed
blanket easement documents for review by the Municipality of Clarington.
3. That the applicant shall ensure any new easement/right-of-way complies with all
appliable provisions of Zoning By-law 84-63.
4. Provide the necessary Record of Site Condition in a satisfactory matter to the
Municipality of Clarington and Regional Municipality of Durham.
5. The applicant shall transfer to the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, for
nominal consideration, free and clear of encumbrances and restrictions, 157 square
metres which is Part 2 as shown on the draft reference plan.
Advisory Notes
1. It is the owner, applicant/and or agent's responsibility to fulfill the conditions of consent
approval within two (2) years from the date of the notice of decision pursuant to Section
53 of the Planning Act. We will issue no further notice or warning of the expiration of the
two-year period.
2. If the conditions to consent approval are not fulfilled within two (2) years from the date of
the notice of decision and the applicant is still interested in pursuing the proposal, a new
consent application will be required.
The matter was then put to a vote and was carried out as follows, signed by all members
present and concurring that this is the Committee Decision on B2024-0022 on August 29tn
2024.at 6:53pm.
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Committee
Member
Yes
No
Gord Wallace
Absent
Dave Eastman
Noel Gamble
Shelley Pohjola
�.
Todd Taylor
Wendy Partner
Brad Whittle
"Carried"
The matter was then put to a vote and was carried out as follows, signed by all members
present and concurring that this is the Committee Decision on B2024-0023 on August 29' at
6:54pm.
Committee
Member
Yes
No
Gord Wallace
Absent
Dave Eastman
Noel Gamble
6
Shelley Pohjola.'
Todd Taylor
Wendy Partner
Brad Whittle
"Carried"
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5 Minute Recess — Resume meeting 6:54pm
4.4 File Number: A-2024-0024 (Tabled)
Owner/Agent: Cynthia Merkas / Mary Merkas
Staff: Nicklaus Gibson
Address: 6157 Solina Road
Application:
The purpose of the application is to reduce the minimum required lot frontage for a single
detached dwelling from 30 metres to 18.29 metres.
Public notification was conducted in accordance with the Planning Act which included signage
being installed on the subject site and a mail out to all property owners within 60 metres of the
subject site.
No comments were received in opposition to the application from external agencies or internal
departments.
There was one comment that we received in opposition to the application from a member of the
public when this application was first brought to the attention of the Committee of Adjustment on
July 25, 2024. Staff did not receive any additional comments in opposition to this application for
this month's meeting.
Staff recommends that application A2024-0024 for a minor variance to Section 9.2.b) on the
severed lot (Associated Consent Application # B-2024-0018) to reduce the minimum required
lot frontage for a single detached dwelling from 30 metres to 18.29 metres be approved as it
conforms with the intent and purpose of the Clarington Official Plan, maintains the general
intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law, is desirable for the appropriate development or use of
the land, and is minor in nature.
Discussion:
No members of the public spoke to the application.
Applicant confirmed they have read and agree with the Staff Report.
Chair T. Taylor asked for a motion from the Committee.
Motion to approve A2024-0024 as recommended by Brad Whittle and seconded by
Shelley Pojhola.
Full text of Decision:
Staff recommend approval of the application for a Minor Variance to Section 9.2.b) A2024-
0024 on the severed lot (Associated Consent Application # B-2024-0018) to reduce the
minimum required lot frontage for a single detached dwelling from 30 metres to 18.29 metres;
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, and the Clarington Official Plan.
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That all interested parties listed in this report be forwarded a copy of the Committee's
decision.
The matter was then put to a vote and was carried out as follows, signed by all members
present and concurring that this is the Committee Decision for file A-2024-0024 on August
29t", 2024.
Committee
Member
Yes
No
Gord Wallace
Absent
Dave Eastman
Noel Gamble
Shelley Pohjola
�•'
Todd Taylor
Wendy Partner
a .F,
Brad Whittle
,
"Carried"
4.5 File Number: A-2024-0027
Owner/Agent: Brae Daly / Perla Daly
Staff: Nicklaus Gibson
Address: 61 Cherry Blossom Crescent
Application:
The purpose of the application is to permit the construction of an addition to an existing single
detached dwelling by reducing the minimum required interior side yard setback from 1.2
metres to 0.6 metres.
Public notification was conducted in accordance with the Planning Act which included
signage being installed on the subject site and a mail out to all property owners within 60
metres of the subject site.
No comments were received in opposition to the application from external agencies or
internal departments.
Comments were received in opposition to the application from members of the public. The
following issues and concerns are as follows:
Stormwater management and drainage
The size of the proposed garage addition
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Discussion:
Jenny Perry — I live at 59 Cherry Blossom Cresent and the neighbour to the left of this
property. I feel, as stated, this will limit access to my foundation and make repairs
unreasonably difficult and expensive.
This will negatively impact the resale value of my home, while the neighbour will benefit from a
higher resale value, as no other house on the street is like this.
I am unable to move because of extensive modifications to my house for my son and my
mother, and I feel like it will make my house look like a link home, and I live in the basement,
and I have paid money to have the windows made larger to allow for more light. The intended
build is on the north side and will impact this.
Is there any way that the addition could be moved forward instead of sideways towards my
house?
D. Eastman — I would like to confirm a couple of things, we did read your letter, and there are
no other houses with 2 car garages. I drove down that street the other day and most of the
houses have 2-car garages.
J. Perry— there are 1 and a half garages, but not 2 full car garages, you can see there is one
door and not 2 separate.
D. Eastman — I noticed the driveway is almost on the edge of your house now, is it over the
property line?
J. Perry - the actual driveway at the bottom half is not, but there is part of it on my property
that is beside right beside the home.
D. Eastman — I noticed the neighbor has a van parked there.
J. Perry — that was a little piece that was put there and is partially on my property.
D. Eastman — has that been addressed?
J. Perry — I have been dealing with the basement waterproofing on the back part of my house
and it has been horrific, and I have not had time.
B. Daly — About the part on the driveway, we did talk about that, as far at the drainage, I am
not an Engineer, but I do think it will be okay.
B. Daly - That driveway will be demolished that will be soft soil rather than asphalt, as far as
the windows go on my neighbor's north side, I think if anything the reflection from my siding
may actually provide more light into her basement.
D. Eastman —Once you are building your new addition, would it be inboard, and in place of
where your current driveway ends?
B. Daly — yes
D. Eastman — In other words, will your new addition be as close to the house as the current
driveway is on the south side?
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B. Daly — It would be where I park the edge of my van, about 2 ft 1 inch approximately.
However, it will be farther back because where the fence line is, and these where I lined up my
driveway too, which was ok'd at the time, that actually approximately 6 inches on her property,
so she has approximately 6 inches of my asphalt on her property, so it would be back another 2
foot 1 and a half.
W. Partner — Would you be open to moving it forward as the neighbour suggested?
B. Daly — Closer to the Street?
W. Partner —yes
B. Daly -I've I just spent quite a bit of money on my driveway that would all have to change, part
of the reason is to provide access to the back of my property too, with a garage door in the
back. I had not even thought about that, I thought this would be approved from I have talked
about and talked to. So I do not really know, I would love to do that, I just did not know it was an
option, and other than that, I would like to keep it like it is.
W. Partner — OK, so you are you suggesting that the reflection from your vinyl siding or
aluminum siding, is going to make it better for the neighbor?
B. Daly — She has a north facing window and I have large trees that block any direct sunlight
into the windows. As far as I can tell, I was saying, that if anything, I believe most of the time
she is actually able to get more light under the windows because they will be reflecting off the
vinyl siding on my south wall.
W. Partner— Interesting. Okay. Thank you.
B. Daly -1 just wanted to add that I run a small business and that is why I want the garage like
that. I run it out of my house, and I have a small garage.
As you can see, that is the main purpose and we have a growing family, and we would like to
have a games room. That is why.
Applicant confirmed they have read and agree with the Staff Report.
Chair T. Taylor asked for a motion from the Committee.
Motion to approve A2024-0027 as recommended by Noel Gamble and seconded by
Shelley Pojhola.
Full text of Decision:
Based on Staff's review of the application, the application conforms to the intent and purpose of
the Clarington Official Plan and Zoning By-law 84-63, is desirable for the appropriate
development or use of the land and is deemed to be minor in nature.
Given the above comments, Staff recommends approval of the application for a minor variance
to Section 12.2 d. iii) a) of Zoning By-law 84-63 to permit the construction of an addition to an
existing single detached dwelling by reducing the minimum required interior side yard setback
from 1.2 metres to 0.6 metres.
That all interested parties listed in this report be forwarded a copy of the Committee's decision.
The matter was then put to a vote and was carried out as follows, signed by all members
present and concurring that this is the Committee Decision for file A-2024-0027 on August 29,
2024 at 7.20 pm.
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Committee
Member
Yes
No
Gord Wallace
Absent
Dave Eastman
Noel Gamble
Shelley Pohjola
Todd Taylor
Wendy Partner
41I J �_
Brad Whittle
"Carried"4.6 File Number: A-2024-0030
Owner/Agent: Ryan Hoy / Amanda Hoy
Staff: Nicklaus Gibson
Address: 75B Duke Street
Application:
The purpose of the application is to permit the construction of a single detached dwelling by
increasing the maximum lot coverage from 30% to 45%, and to permit the garage door to
project 2.4 metres from the front wall of the dwelling.
Public notification was conducted in accordance with the Planning Act which included signage
being installed on the subject site and a mail out to all property owners within 60 metres of the
subject site.
No comments were received in opposition to the application from external agencies or internal
departments.
No comments were received in opposition to the application from members of the public.
Discussion:
No members of the public spoke to the application.
Amanda Hoy — I am the Agent for Stonefield Homes. We have read and agree to the
conditions in the Staff Report.
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Chair T. Taylor asked for a motion from the Committee.
Motion to approve A2024-0030 as recommended by Dave Eastman and seconded by
Noel Gamble.
Full text of Decision:
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That application A2024-0030 for a minor variance to section 12.2.1 c. i. b) and section 12.2.1 f.
ii) of Zoning By-law 84-63 to permit the construction of a single detached dwelling by increasing
the maximum lot coverage from 30% to 45%, and to permit the garage door to project 2.4
meters from the front wall of the dwelling be approved as it conforms to the Clarington Official
Plan, maintains the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law, is desirable for the
appropriate development or use of the land, and is deemed to be minor in nature.
That all interested parties listed in this report be forwarded a copy of the Committee's decision.
The matter was then put to a vote and was carried out as follows, signed by all members
present and concurring that this is the Committee Decision for file A-2024-0030 on August 29t"
2024 at 7:25 pm.
Committee
Member
Yes
No
Gord Wallace
Absent
Dave Eastman
Noel Gamble
Shelley Pohjola
e'x
Todd Taylor
Wendy Partner
Brad Whittle;
"Carried"
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Committee of Adjustment Meeting
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File Number: A-2024-0033
Owner/Agent: Greg Phillippe / Bobbi Ann Brooks
Staff: Nicklaus Gibson
Address: 5900 Main Street
Application:
The purpose of the application is to permit the construction of an Additional Dwelling Unit within
a detached accessory structure by increasing the maximum permitted building height from 6.5
metres to 7.1 metres.
Public notification was conducted in accordance with the Planning Act which included signage
being installed on the subject site and a mail out to all property owners within 60 metres of the
subject site.
No comments were received in opposition to the application from external agencies or internal
departments; and
No comments were received in opposition to the application from members of the public.
Discussion:
No members of the public spoke to the application.
B. Brooks — I am here representing the owner and I agree the comments in the Staff
Report are minor in nature. It seems reasonable for the height increase, otherwise we
can barely get any living space on a second floor.
S. Pohjola -1 am just curious; can you please advise why the Regions Health Department was
copied on the report.
N. Gibson — The Durham Region Health Department was circulated, and the applicant
paid the circulation fee.
S. Pohjola — Yes, that is fine. Thanks.
Chair T. Taylor asked for a motion from the Committee.
Motion to approve A2024-0033 as recommended by Brad Whittle and seconded by Dave
Eastman.
Full text of Decision:
That application A2024-0033 for a minor variance to section 3.2 f. ii) d. of Zoning Bylaw 84-63
to permit the construction of an Additional Dwelling Unit within a detached accessory structure
by increasing the maximum permitted building height from 6.5 metres to 7.1 meters be
approved as it conforms to the Clarington Official Plan, maintains the general intent and
purpose of the Zoning By-law, is desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land,
and is minor in nature.
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Committee of Adjustment Meeting
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The matter was then put to a vote and was carried out as follows, signed by all members
present and concurring that this is the Committee Decision for file A-2024-0033 on August 29'"
2024 at 7:30 pm.
Committee
Member
Yes
No
Gord Wallace
Absent
Dave Eastman
Noel Gamble
Shelley Pohjola.
Todd Taylor
Wendy Partner
Brad Whittle
"Carried"
8. New Business
Dave Eastman - Would like to bring up the previous motion to cover any related consents.
Committee is seeking direction from Staff to decide whether they agree to allow
Committee to consolidate voting on consent and minor variance applications into a single
motion when the applications are related to the same property.
Todd Taylor - In our last minutes this was brought forward by Wendy to consolidate so that
we can make one motion rather than having separate motions on each item and in the
minutes, it said that Planning would take that away and give us some feedback.
Dave Eastman - Indicated that the committee has not received confirmation.
So we would ask that staff review the Minutes from July 25th and advise accordingly for
the next meeting.
9. Adoption of Minutes
Chair T. Taylor asked for a motion from the Committee.
Motion to adopt minutes from July 25th, 2024, Committee of Adjustment Meeting was
moved by Noel Gamble, seconded by Brad Whittle.
"That the minutes of the Committee of Adjustment, held on July 25th, 2024, be approved.
"Carried"
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Committee of Adjustment Meeting
10. Adjournment
Last Date of Appeal for applications: September 16, 2024
Next Meeting: September 26th, 2024
Chair T. Taylor asked for a motion from the Committee.
Motion to adjourn the meeting was moved by Wendy Partner, seconded by Noel Gamble
"That the August 29th, 2024, Committee of Adjustment be adjourned."
Meeting adjourned at 7:34 pm.
"Carried"