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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-05-22 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, May 22, 2025 Time: 6:30pm 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, participated though the teleconferencing platform Microsoft Teams, which allows participation through a computer’s video and audio, or by telephone. Present: Sarah Parish Secretary-Treasurer Ainsley Johnston Acting Secretary-Treasurer Hebah Masood Acting Secretary-Treasurer Shrija Vora Acting Secretary-Treasurer Todd Taylor Chair Wendy Partner Member Dave Eastman Member Noel Gamble Member Shelley Pohjola Member Absent with Regrets: Brad Whittle and Gord Wallace 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 Interest for Consent Applications “None” Minutes – May 22, 2025 Page 2 Committee of Adjustment Meeting 4. Consent Applications: 4.1 File Number: B-2025-0014 Owner/Agent: William Trenwith and Connie Marie Trenwith Staff: Shrija Vora Address: 5280 Shiloh Road, Newtonville Application: 1. The consent application before the Committee this evening is File (B-2025-0014) for (5280 Shiloh Road). 2. The purpose of the application is to facilitate a lot boundary adjustment that would result in 8.47 Ha (approximately 84700 Square metres) of lot area being transferred from 5280 Shiloh Road to 4640 Concession Road 5. Both the land parcels are under same ownership. The property at 5280 Shiloh Road is zoned Environmental protection that contains a watercourse and a significant wetland area cutting vertically through the middle of the parcel which limits the ability to bring farm equipment to the west side of the property. The proposed lot line adjustment will facilitate access to the west portion through 4640 Concession Road 5. 3. 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. 4. No comments were received in opposition to the application from external agencies or internal departments. 5. Staff have received three phone inquiries from members of the public, none of them were in opposition of this proposed consent application; 6. Staff recommend that the application be (approved, subject to the conditions within the staff report). Discussion: No members of the public spoke regarding this application. The applicant/agent, William Trenwith, spoke and provided an overview of the application and highlighted the current difficulty in farming the west portion of the property and how the proposed severance would provide an ease on the farm operations. He stated that he has read and agreed to the conditions of the Staff’s recommendation. Following the presentation, the Committee did not raise any questions or concerns. Minutes – May 22, 2025 Page 3 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Motion to approve B-2025-0014 as recommended by Dave Eastman, seconded by Noel Gamble. Time approved 6:42. Full text of Decision: The application B-2025-0014, Seeking consent to facilitate a lot line adjustment that would result in 8.47 Ha (approximately 84700 Square metres) of lot area being transferred from 5280 Shiloh Road to 4640 Concession Road 5, be approved subject to the following condition. Conditions of Approval: 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 dated May 05, 2025. 2. 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. 3. All taxes shall be paid in full to the Municipality of Clarington prior to the issuance of a clearance letter. 4. 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 5. Agent/Owner is required to submit a copy of the registered transfer deed. 6. 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. Minutes – May 22, 2025 Page 4 Committee of Adjustment Meeting 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 B-2025-0014 on May 22, 2025. Committee Member Yes No Wendy Partner Dave Eastman Noel Gamble Shelley Pohjola Todd Taylor Gord Wallace Absent Brad Whittle Absent “Carried” 5. @6:42 PM Consent Applications portion completed. No recess was taken. 6. Declaration of Interest for Minor Variance Applications 7. Minor Variance Applications Minutes – May 22, 2025 Page 5 Committee of Adjustment Meeting 7.1 File: A-2025-0007 Owner/Agent: Howard Li Staff: Hebah Masood Address: 210, 102, 106, 110, 114, 118, 122, 126, 130, 134 and 138 Jacob Crane Drive Motion to lift A-2025-0007 from the table by Dave seconded by Noel. Time lifted 6:44PM. Application: 1. The purpose of the application is to to facilitate Plainview Heights Phase 2, at Plan 40M2759 Lots 38-48 by proposing to: a) decrease the minimum soft landscaping within the front yard or exterior side yard from 40% to 35%; b) increase the maximum lot coverage of the dwelling from 40% to 48%; c) increase the maximum lot coverage for the total of all buildings and structures from 45% to 50%; d) increase the maximum outside width of the garage from 45% to 62% of the width of the property; e) decrease the rear yard setback from 7.5 metres to 7 metres; f) increase the driveway width from 4.6 metres to 6 metres 2. 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. 3. No comments were received in opposition to the application from external agencies or internal departments. 4. One comment was received on the application. The nature of the comment was inquiring about the nature of the proposed development on the property. 5. Staff recommends that application A2025-0007 for a Minor Variance to Section Zoning By-Law 84-63 Sections 13.4.71, 13.2, and Section 3.16.c.iii as amended by By-law 2024- 032 be approved in part on select lots. There are six variances being requested on 11 lots for a total of 66 variances. Staff are recommending approval for 45 out of the 66 variances requested. The remaining 21 requested variances would not be required on individual lots to comply with the zoning by-law. Minutes – May 22, 2025 Page 6 Committee of Adjustment Meeting For verbal clarity: The proposed variances to: a) decrease the minimum soft landscaping within the front yard or exterior side yard from 40% to 35%; b) increase the maximum lot coverage of the dwelling from 40% to 48%; and c) increase the maximum lot coverage for the total of all buildings and structures from 45% to 50% are recommended for approval on Lots 40 to 45. The proposed variances to: d) increase the maximum outside width of the garage from 45% to 62% of the width of the property; and e) decrease the rear yard setback from 7.5 metres to 7 metres; are recommended for approval on Lots 38 to 45. The proposed variance to: f) increase the driveway width from 4.6 metres to 6 metres is recommended for approval on all lots – Lots 38-48. The recommendations for approval are subject to the following conditions: a) Provide a single 4.9m (16ft.) garage door for all models intended on the 10.0m lots and ensure that the driveway width is only slightly wider than the garage door width; b) Ensure that all entries / porticoes are widened to take up the space gained by the single 4.9m (16ft.) garage door width; c) Ensure that all entry / portico features on the front elevation projects a minimum of 0.3m (12”) forward of the garage; and d) Provide on some elevations an extended garage roof from the building face that is supported by a column, half column and masonry pier, a full masonry pier, or building wing wall to give the impression of a recessed garage and to further differentiate the various elevations proposed for the 10.0m lots. Discussion: No members of the public spoke regarding this application. Minutes – May 22, 2025 Page 7 Committee of Adjustment Meeting The agent, Paul DeMelo, spoke and provided an overview of the application stating that the applicant is hoping to keep up with the market by providing two car garages, supporting generational housing, gentle intensification and relieving on-street parking. The owner/agent confirmed that they have read and agreed to the conditions of the Staff’s recommendation. Following the presentation, the Committee did not raise any questions or concerns. Motion to approve A-2025-0007 as recommended by Noel Gable, seconded by Shelley Pohjola. Time approved 6:57PM. Full text of Decision: That Minor Variance Application A2025-0007 for a minor variance to Zoning By-Law 84-63 Sections 13.4.71, 13.2, and Section 3.16.c.iii as amended by By-law 2024-032 Section 5 to: a) decrease the minimum soft landscaping within the front yard or exterior side yard from 40% to 35%; b) increase the maximum lot coverage of the dwelling from 40% to 48%; c) increase the maximum lot coverage for the total of all buildings and structures from 45% to 50%; d) increase the maximum outside width of the garage from 45% to 62% of the width of the property; e) decrease the rear yard setback from 7.5 metres to 7 metres; f) increase the driveway width from 4.6 metres to 6 metres be approved in part on select lots as the requested variances maintain the general intent and purpose of the Clarington Official Plan, and the Zoning By-law 84-63, are desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land and are minor in nature. The approval is subject to the conditions recommended by staff. 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 A-2025-0007 on May 22, 2025. Committee Member Yes No Wendy Partner Dave Eastman Noel Gamble Minutes – May 22, 2025 Page 8 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Shelley Pohjola Todd Taylor Gord Wallace Absent Brad Whittle Absent “Carried” 7.2 File: A-2025-0008 and A-2025-0009 Owner/Agent: Howard Li Staff: Hebah Masood Address: 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 94, 98 and 102 Robert Woodward Trail; 112, 116, 120, 124 and 128 Ronald Hooper Avenue; 119, 175 and 179 Northglen Boulevard; 262, 266, 263 and 259 Crombie Street, hereby referred to as Registered Subdivision 40M2753 Lots 1, 10-11, 13-14, 28-29 and 36-48, Bowmanville Application: 1.The purpose of A2025-0008 is to facilitate Registered Subdivision 40M2753 Lots 36-48. The application proposes to: a)decrease the minimum soft landscaping within the front yard or exterior side yard from 40% to 33%; b)increase the maximum lot coverage of the dwelling from 40% to 45%; c)increase the maximum lot coverage for the total of all buildings and structures from 45% to 47%; and d)increase the maximum outside width of the garage from 4 metres to 6.2 metres. 2.The purpose of A2025-0009 is to facilitate Registered Subdivision 40M2753 Lots 1, 10-11, 13-14, 28-29. The application proposes to: a)decrease the minimum soft landscaping within the front yard or exterior side yard from 40% to 33%; b)decrease the rear yard setback from 7.5 metres to 6.5 metres; c)increase the maximum lot coverage of the dwelling from 40% to 50%; d)increase the maximum lot coverage for the total of all buildings and structures from 45% to 52%; and e)increase the maximum outside width of the garage from 6.4 metres to 9.4 metres. Minutes – May 22, 2025 Page 9 Committee of Adjustment Meeting 3.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. 4.No comments were received in opposition to the application from external agencies or internal departments 5.No comments were received in opposition to the application from members of the public. 6.Regarding Minor Variance Application A2025-0008 for a Minor Variance to Zoning By-Law 84-63 Sections 13.4.57, and Section 3.16.c.iii as amended by By-law 2024- 032 staff are recommending approval in part on select lots. There are four variances being requested on 13 lots for a total of 52 variances. Staff are recommending approval for 44 out of the 52 variances requested. The remaining eight requested variances would not be required on individual lots to comply with the zoning by-law. For verbal clarity: The proposed variances to: a)decrease the minimum soft landscaping within the front yard or exterior side yard from 40% to 33%; is recommended for approval on all lots - Lots 36 to 48. The proposed variance to: b)increase the maximum lot coverage of the dwelling from 40% to 45%; is recommended for approval on Lots 36 to 42 and Lots 44 to 48. The proposed variance to: c)increase the maximum lot coverage for the total of all buildings and structures from 45% to 47%; is recommended for approval on Lots 36 to 37 and Lots 39 to 42. The proposed variance to: d)increase the maximum outside width of the garage from 4 metres to 6.2 metres. Is recommended for approval on all lots - Lots 36 to 48. 7.The recommendations for approval are subject to the following conditions: a)Provide a single 4.9m (16ft.) garage door for all models intended on the 10.0m lots and ensure that the driveway width is only slightly wider than the garage door width; Minutes – May 22, 2025 Page 10 Committee of Adjustment Meeting b)Ensure that all entries / porticoes are widened to take up the space gained by the single 4.9m (16ft.) garage door width; c)Ensure that all entry / portico features on the front elevation projects a minimum of 0.3m (12”) forward of the garage; and d)Provide on some elevations an extended garage roof from the building face that is supported by a column, half column and masonry pier, a full masonry pier, or building wing wall to give the impression of a recessed garage and to further differentiate the various elevations proposed for the 10.0m lots. 8.Regarding Minor Variance Application A2025-0009 for a Minor Variance to Zoning By- Law 84-63 Sections 13.4.55 and 13.2, as well as Section 2 and 3.16.c.iii as amended by By-law 2024-032 staff are recommending tabling for a period of 30 days to allow staff to have further discussions with the applicant. Staff look forward to having a recommendation ready for the June 26, 2025, Committee of Adjustment meeting. Discussion: No members of the public spoke regarding this application. The agent Paul DeMelo spoke and provided an overview of the application. The owner/agent states that they have read and agreed to the conditions of the Staff’s recommendation. Following the presentation, the Noel asked the applicant why they chose the route of a minor variance rather than a re-zoning or subdivision amendment. The agent responded that overall the requests are minor in nature on each individual lot and meet the four tests for minor variance. There are no effects on the overall neighborhood. Noel followed up asking if these were submitted as two applications with two fees or if fees were received for individual lots. Staff clarified that while there were three applications submitted and consolidated into two reports, the applicant did pay fees for each of the 31 lots Treasure Hill requested variances on for A2025-0007, A2025-0008 and A2025-0009. The Committee confirmed no further questions. Motion to approve A-2025-0008 as recommended by Dave, seconded by Noel. Time approved 7:12pm. Motion to table A-2025-0009 as recommended by Shelley Pohjola, seconded by Noel Gamble. Time approved 7:12pm. Minutes – May 22, 2025 Page 11 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Full text of Decision: That application A2025-0008 for variances to Zoning By-Law 84-63 Sections 13.4.57, and Section 3.16.c.iii as amended by By-law 2024-032 Section 5 to facilitate Registered Subdivision 40M2753 Lots 36-48 by: a) decreasing the minimum soft landscaping within the front yard or exterior side yard from 40% to 33%; b) increasing the maximum lot coverage of the dwelling from 40% to 45%; c)increasing the maximum lot coverage for the total of all buildings and structures from 45% to 47%; and d) increasing the maximum outside width of the garage from 4 metres to 6.2 metres. be approved in part on select lots and subject to conditions as recommended above as it maintains the general intent and purpose of the Clarington Official Plan, and the Zoning By-law 84-63, desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land and minor in nature. That application A2025-0009 for a minor variance to Zoning By-Law 84-63 S ections 13.4.55 and 13.2, as well as Section 2 and 3.16.c.iii as amended by By-law 2024-032 to facilitate Registered Subdivision 40M2753 Lots 1, 10-14, 28-29 by: a) decreasing the minimum soft landscaping within the front yard or exterior side yard from 40% to 33%; b) decreasing the rear yard setback from 7.5 metres to 6.5 metres; c)increasing the maximum lot coverage of the dwelling from 40% to 50%; d) increasing the maximum lot coverage for the total of all buildings and structures from 45% to 52%; and e) increasing the maximum outside width of the garage from 6.4 metres to 9.4 metres. be tabled for a period of 30 days to allow for further discussions between the applicant and staff. 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 A-2025-0008 and A-2025- 0009 on May 22, 2025. Minutes – May 22, 2025 Page 12 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Committee Member Yes No Wendy Partner Dave Eastman Noel Gamble Shelley Pohjola Todd Taylor Gord Wallace Absent Brad Whittle Absent “Carried” 7.3 File: A-2025-0017 Owner/Agent: Mario Romano / Vlad Bulakh, Staff: Hebah Masood Address: 24 Queen Street, Bowmanville Application: 1.The purpose of the minor variance application is to facilitate the building of a single detached dwelling with two Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs) by increasing the maximum height from 8.5m to 10m. 2.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. 3.No comments were received in opposition to the application from external agencies or internal departments. 4.No comments were received in opposition to the application from any members of the public. 5.Staff recommends that application A2025-0017 for a Minor Variance to Section 12.2.1 e ii of Zoning By-Law 84-63 be approved Minutes – May 22, 2025 Page 13 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Discussion: No members of the public spoke regarding this application. The agent, Vlad Bulakh, spoke and provided an overview of the application. The owner/agent states that they have read and agreed to the conditions of the Staff’s recommendation. Following the presentation, the Committee did not raise any questions or concerns. Motion to approve A-2025-0017 as recommended by Shelley Pohjola, seconded by Dave Eastman. Time approved 7:19pm. Full text of Decision: That application A2025-0017, for a Minor Variance to Section 12.2.1 e ii) to facilitate the building of a single detached dwelling with two Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs) by increasing the maximum height from 8.5m to 10m be approved as it maintains the general intent and purpose of the Clarington Official Plan, and the Zoning By-law 84-63, desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land and minor in nature. 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 A-2025-0017 on May 22, 2025. Committee Member Yes No Wendy Partner Dave Eastman Noel Gamble Shelley Pohjola Todd Taylor Gord Wallace Absent Brad Whittle Absent “Carried” 7.4 File: A-2025-0018 Owner: Paul and Marlene Boyle Agent: Mitch Morawetz Staff: Ainsley Johnston Address: 7025 Bethesda Road, Darlington Minutes – May 22, 2025 Page 14 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Application: 1.The purpose of the application is to facilitate the construction of a detached garage by increasing the maximum total accessory floor area from 90 square metres to 120 square metres and by increasing the maximum building height from 4.5 metres to 5.5 metres. 2.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. 3.No comments were received in opposition to the application from external agencies or internal departments. 4.No comments were received in opposition to the application from members of the public. 5.Staff recommends that application A2025-0018, for a Minor Variance to Section 3.1.c of Zoning By-law 84-63, be approved subject to the condition in the Staff Report. Discussion: No members of the public spoke regarding the application. The agent, Mitch Morawetz, spoke and thanked the Committee, Chair, and Staff for hearing the application. M. Morawetz: I have reviewed the Staff Report and the condition as well and am in agreement. It is a straightforward application. I appreciate Staff’s assistance with it. There were no questions from the Committee to Staff or the applicant. ] Motion to approve A-2025-0018 as recommended by Dave Eastman, seconded by Shelley Pohjola. Time approved 7:23pm. Full text of Decision: That application A2025-0018, for a Minor Variance to Section 3.1.c by increasing the maximum total accessory floor area from 90 square metres to 120 square metres and by increasing the maximum height from 4.5 metres to 5.5 metres within Zoning By-law 84-63, be approved subject to the following condition; a)That the applicant must demolish the existing accessory structure identified on the Site Plan (See Attachment 1) as to be demolished. as it maintains the general intent and purpose of the Clarington Official Plan, maintains the general intent and purpose of Zoning By-law 84-63, is desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land, and is minor in nature. Minutes – May 22, 2025 Page 15 Committee of Adjustment Meeting 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 A-2025-0018 on May 22, 2025. Committee Member Yes No Wendy Partner Dave Eastman Noel Gamble Shelley Pohjola Todd Taylor Gord Wallace Absent Brad Whittle Absent “Carried” 7.5 File: A-2025-0019 Owner/Agent: Muhammad Amanullah Staff: Ainsley Johnston Address: 16 Fry Crescent, Bowmanville Application: 1.The purpose of the application is to facilitate the construction of side entrance steps by reducing the required side yard from 0.6 metres to 0.4 metres 2.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. 3.No comments were received in opposition to the application from external agencies or internal departments. 4.No comments were received in opposition to the application from members of the public. 5.Staff recommends that application A2025-0019, for a Minor Variance to Section 3.1.g.iv of Zoning By-law 84-63, be approved subject to the conditions in the Staff Report. Minutes – May 22, 2025 Page 16 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Discussion: No members of the public spoke regarding this application. The applicant, Muhammad Amanullah, spoke and provided an overview of the application. M. Amanullah: I bought the house last year and there was already an existing side entrance. I talked to the Engineering Department and they said they were okay with that. Chair asked the applicant if they have read and agree with the Staff Report. M. Amanullah: Yes. The Committee did not raise any concerns or questions to the applicant or Staff. Motion to approve A-2025-0019 as recommended by Noel Gamble, seconded by Shelley Pohjola. Time approved 7:27pm. Full text of Decision: That Minor Variance Application A2025-0019 for variance to Section 3.1.g.iv by reducing the required side yard from 0.6 metres to 0.4 metres within Zoning By-law 84-63 to facilitate the construction of side entrance steps, be approved, subject to the following conditions: a)The foundation of the steps and landing required for building permit issuance does not encroach into the 0.4 metre side yard. b)The applicant provide structural details of the proposed steps and landing to Clarington’s Building Division prior to the issuance of a building permit. as it maintains the general intent and purpose of the Clarington Official Plan, maintains the general intent and purpose of Zoning By-law 84-63, is desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land, and is minor in nature. 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 A-2025-0019 on May 22, 2025. Committee Member Yes No Wendy Partner Dave Eastman Minutes – May 22, 2025 Page 17 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Noel Gamble Shelley Pohjola Todd Taylor Gord Wallace Absent Brad Whittle Absent “Carried” 7.6 File: A-2025-0020 Owner/Agent: Hani Ahmed and Manirah Quraishi Staff: Hebah Masood Address: 31 Clipper Lane, Bowmanville Application: 1.The purpose of the minor variance application is to facilitate the building of a deck by increasing the maximum lot coverage of the dwelling from 40 to 49.16 percent and the maximum lot coverage of all buildings and structures from 45 to 49.16 percent. 2.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. 3.No comments were received in opposition to the application from external agencies or internal departments. 4.No comments were received in opposition to the application from any members of the public. 5.Staff recommends that application A2025-0020 for a Minor Variance to Section 13.4.54 f.iii of Zoning By-Law 84-63 be approved. Discussion: No members of the public spoke regarding this application. The agent, Valiuddin Mohammed, spoke and provided an overview of the application. The owner/agent states that they have read and agreed to the conditions of the Staff’s recommendation. Following the presentation, the Committee did not raise any questions or concerns. Minutes – May 22, 2025 Page 18 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Motion to approve A-2025-0020 as recommended by Dave Eastman, seconded by Shelley Pohjola. Time approved 7:33pm Full text of Decision: That application A2025-0020, for a Minor Variance to Section 13.4.54 f.iii. to facilitate the building of a deck by increasing the maximum lot coverage of the dwelling from 40 to 49.16 percent and the maximum lot coverage for all buildings and structures from 45 to 49.16 percent be approved as it maintains the general intent and purpose of the Clarington Official Plan, and the Zoning By-law 84-63, desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land and minor in nature. 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 A-2025-0020 on May 22, 2025. Committee Member Yes No Wendy Partner Dave Eastman Noel Gamble Shelley Pohjola Todd Taylor Gord Wallace Absent Brad Whittle Absent “Carried” 8.Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting, March 20, 2025 Chair Todd Taylor asked for a motion from the Committee. Motion to adopt minutes from March 20, 2025, Committee of Adjustment Meeting was moved by Dave Eastman, seconded by Todd Taylor. “That the minutes of the Committee of Adjustment, held on April 20, 2025, be approved.” Minutes – May 22, 2025 Page 19 Committee of Adjustment Meeting 9.Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting, April 24, 2025 Chair Todd Taylor asked for a motion from the Committee. Motion to adopt minutes from April 24, 2025, Committee of Adjustment Meeting was moved by Shelley Pohjola, seconded by Dave Eastman. “That the minutes of the Committee of Adjustment, held on April 24, 2025, be approved.” “Carried” 10.Other Business New management directive - meeting recordings and agendas 11.Adjournment Last Date of Appeal for tonight’s consent application: June 30, 2025 Last Date of Appeal for tonight’s minor variance applications: June 11, 2025 Next Meeting: June 26, 2025 Chair Todd Taylor asked for a motion from the Committee. Motion to adjourn the meeting was moved by Noel Gamble, seconded by Dave Eastman. “That the May 22, 2025, Committee of Adjustment be adjourned. Time is 7:37pm” “Carried”