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Home My WebLink AboutA2024-0058 and A2024-0059 Staff ReportClarington Summary of Comments Submitted A2024-0058 & A2024-0059 119 Liberty Street South, Bowmanville Planning and Infrastructure Services Committee of Adjustment Clarington Building Division No concerns subject to submitting a building permit application for the proposal Clarington Development Engineering Division No concerns. See Attachment 1 for comments Clarington Fire and Emergency Services Department No concerns Municipality of Clarington Committee of Adjustment A2024-0058 & A2024-0059 Date of Meeting: January 23, 2025 File Number: A2024-0058 & A2024-0059 Address: 119 Liberty Street South, Bowmanville Page 2 Report Subject: A minor variance application to reduce the minimum lot frontage from 15 metres to 12.34 metres on the severed and retained lot in the associated consent application (B-2024-0041). Recommendations: 1. That the Report for Minor Variance A2024-0058 and A2024-0059 be received. 2. That all written comments and verbal submissions are considered in the deliberation of this application. 3. That applications A2024-0058 and A2024-0059 for a Minor Variance to section 12.2 b. i) of Zoning By-law 84-63 to reduce the minimum lot frontage from 15 metres to 12.34 metres on the severed and retained lot in the associated consent application (B-2024-0041) be approved as it maintains the general intent and purpose of the Clarington Official Plan and the Zoning By-law, is desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land and is minor in nature. 4. That all interested parties listed in this report be forwarded a copy of Committee's decision. Municipality of Clarington Committee of Adjustment A2024-0058 & A2024-0059 1. Application Details 1.1 Owner/Applicant: Jasbeer Johal 1.2 Agent: Jasbeer Johal Page 3 1.3 Proposal: A minor variance application to reduce the minimum lot frontage from 15 metres to 12.34 metres on the severed and retained lot in the associated consent application (B-2024-0041). 1.4 Area of Severed Lot: 808.9 square metres (0.19 acres) 1.5 Area of Retained Lot: 808.9 square metres (0.19 acres) 1.6 Location: 119 Liberty Street South, Bowmanville 1.7 Zoning: Urban Residential Type One (R1) 1.8 Clarington Official Plan Designation: Urban Residential Area 1.9 Heritage Status: N/A 1.10 Water Supply: Municipal Servicing 1.11 Sewage Disposal: Municipal Servicing Municipality of Clarington Committee of Adjustment A2024-0058 & A2024-0059 Figure 1: Property Location Map Page 4 Municipality of Clarington Committee of Adjustment A2024-0058 & A2024-0059 2. Background Page 5 2.1 On December 1011, 2024, the Planning and Infrastructure Services Department received an application for a minor variance at 119 Liberty Street South, with an associated Consent Application B-2024-0041. 2.2 There are two minor variances that are required to facilitate the lot creation proposed in Consent Application B-2024-0041. The variances are for the severed lot (Minor Variance Application A-2024-0058) and the retained lot (Minor Variance Application A2024-0059) to reduce the minimum lot frontage from 15 metres to 12.34 metres. 3. Land Characteristics and Surrounding Uses 3.1 The subject property is located at 119 Liberty Street South in Bowmanville, located on the east side of Liberty Street South, north of Parkway Avenue (See Figure 1). 3.2 Both the severed and retained lot areas are approximately 0.19 acres in size and have approximately 12 metres of frontage on Liberty Street South with approximate depths of 50 metres. 3.3 The surrounding land uses are as follows: • North — Existing residential • South - Existing residential • East - Existing residential • West — Bowmanville Memorial Park Club House 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, a public notice was mailed to each landowner within 60 meters of the subject lands. 4.2 At the time of writing this report, Staff have not received any inquiries from members of the public. Municipality of Clarington Committee of Adjustment A2024-0058 & A2024-0059 5. Discussion Maintain the intent and purpose of the Clarington Official Plan Page 6 5.1 119 Liberty Street South is designated "Urban Residential Area" in the Clarington Official Plan. The proposed variances maintain the existing residential use of the property and are in keeping with the intent of the urban residential land use designation by maintaining a suitable urban residential sized lot and dwelling type that is consistent with the parcel fabric in the established neighbourhood. 5.2 For the above stated reasons, it is staff's opinion that the minor variance requested maintains the intent and purpose of the Clarington Official Plan. Maintain the intent and purpose of Zoning by-law 84-63 5.3 The intent and purpose of 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 character. 5.4 The proposed reduction in lot frontage from 15 metres to 12.34 metres can still accommodate appropriate access and setbacks. Staff do not anticipate that the reduced frontage will have adverse impacts to the residents, streetscape, or the surrounding neighbourhood. 5.5 For the above stated reasons, it is staff's opinion that the minor variance requested conforms with the intent and purpose of Zoning by-law 84-63. Desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land, building or structure 5.6 The appropriate use of the land at 119 Liberty Street South is residential. The reduction in lot frontage from 15 metres to 12.34 metres for both the severed and retained parcels is appropriate development as it facilitates the gentle intensification of single detached dwellings while maintaining appropriate access and setbacks. 5.7 Intensification through infill development is desirable where it can be accommodated as it makes efficient use of existing infrastructure while providing additional housing. 5.8 For the above stated reasons, it is staff's opinion that the minor variance requested is desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land, building or structure. Minor in Nature 5.9 In considering whether the relief sought to Zoning by-law 84-63 is minor; Staff note that this test is not simply a question of numbers. The principal consideration is that of the potential impact the variances may have on the surrounding neighbourhood, and whether that impact is minor in nature. Municipality of Clarington Committee of Adjustment A2024-0058 & A2024-0059 Page 7 5.10 Given that the proposed frontage can accommodate all necessary access and parking, Staff do not anticipate negative impacts to the streetscape or neighbourhood. 5.11 For the above stated reasons, it is staff's opinion that the minor variances requested are minor in nature. 6. Conclusion 6.1 Given the above comments, Staff recommend approval of the application for a minor variance to section 12.2 b. i) of Zoning By-law 84-63 to reduce the minimum lot frontage from 15 metres to 12.34 metres on both the severed and retained lot in the associated consent application (B2024-0041) be approved as it maintains the general intent and purpose of the Clarington Zoning By-law and Official Plan, is desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land and is minor in nature. Submitted by: Nicklaus Gibson Acting Secretary / Treasurer Committee of Adjustment Concurrence: This report has been reviewed by Sarah Parish, MCIP, RPP, Principal Planner who concurs with the recommendations. Staff Contact: Nicklaus Gibson, Planner I, 905-623-3379 ext. 2408 or NGibson(a-clarington.net Attachments: Attachment 1 — Development Engineering Comments Interested Parties: The following interested parties will be notified of Committee's decision: Jasbeer Johal Attachment 1 Clarington MEMO If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. To: Nicklaus Gibson, Planner I From: Karen Richardson, Manager of Development Engineering Date: January 10, 2025 Subject: Minor Variance Application A2024-0058 File: Applicant: Jasbeer Johal Address: 119 Liberty Street South (Severed), Bowmanville Part Lot 10, Concession 1, Former Township of Bowmanville The applicant requires a Minor Variance to permit to reduce the minimum lot frontage from 15 metres to 12.34 metres on the severed lot in the associated consent application (B-2024-0041). Development Engineering has reviewed the application and have no objection to this proposal subject to the following comments: General Comments Refer to the comments associated with Land Division application B2024-0041. Building Permit The applicant/owner must apply for a Building Permit with the Municipality which includes all requirements of the Planning and Infrastructure Services Department regarding the engineering and construction of all internal and external works and services related to this proposal. When the applicant applies for a Building Permit with the Municipality, Planning and Infrastructure Services will require the following: Grading and Servicing Plan The applicant/owner must provide a detailed Lot Grading Plan that conforms to the Municipality of Clarington Design Guidelines and is satisfactory to the CAO of Planning and Infrastructure Services. The plan must be prepared by a qualified Professional Engineer or an OLS. The Grading Plan must confirm that there are no adverse effects to any neighbouring properties and all runoff is contained within the site. The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1 C 3A6 1-800-563-1195 1 Local:905-623-3379 1 info@clarington.net I www.clarington.net Page 11 ►1Q, 9111191,01 If you have any questions regarding the above -noted comments, please contact Ajay Kumar Alagarsamy, Planning and Infrastructure Services Department. 010 Karen Richardson, P.Eng. Manager of Development Engineering, Planning and Infrastructure Services KR/AKA cc: Page 12 The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1 C 3A6 1-800-563-1195 1 Local:905-623-3379 1 info@clarington.net I www.clarington.net