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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-04-14 MinutesPresent: Minutes of the Committee of Adjustment Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington April 14, 2016 Municipal Administrative Centre, Council Chambers 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville Paul Allore Todd Taylor John Bate James Vinson Andre O'Bumsawin Gord Wallace Amanda Watson Absent with notice: None 1. Call to Order Chairperson Vice Chairperson Member Member Member Member Acting Secretary -Treasurer Chairperson Paul Allore called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm 2. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest There were no pecuniary interests stated for this meeting 3. Applications: 3.1 A2016-0014 Tina Dias 14 Concession Street West, Bowmanville Part of Lot 11, Concession 2 Former Township of Darlington Applicant, Tina Dias explained application and history of her business. The Committee asked applicant, Tina Dias, if there were any concerns with parking. Tina noted that her driveway is very large and parking is not an issue. The Committee asked the applicant if the work was completed without permits. Tina noted the work was completed without permits prior to her purchasing the property and she is now trying to legalize the use and the work that was completed without permits. The Committee asked the applicant if she was aware that Staff is recommending the application be tabled. Tina Dias expressed no concerns with tabling the application to a further meeting of the Committee of Adjustment. No persons appeared in opposition to this application. Committee of Adjustment April 14, 2016 Page 2 Moved by James Vinson, seconded by Andre O'Bumsawin "To table the application to permit a home occupation for a professional business in an existing accessory building to a future meeting of the Committee of Adjustment in order to allow the applicant time to discuss the proposal with Staff." Carried 3.2 A2016-0015 Devon and Peter Bowe 169 Sandringham Drive, Courtice Part of Lot 31, Concession 2 Former Township of Darlington Agent, Ivars Kulitis explained application. The Committee asked Planner, Amanda Watson, for clarification on the property boundary issues identified in the report in regards to the application and issues were clarified. There were no members of the public in objection or support. Moved by John Bate, seconded by Gord Wallace "To table the application to permit the construction of a sunroom addition by reducing the minimum required rear yard setback from 7.5 metres to 5.17 metres to a future meeting of the Committee of Adjustment in order to allow the applicant time to discuss issues with the property boundaries with Staff." Carried 3.3 A2016-0016 Lucas Topolie 3089 Tooley Road, Courtice Part of Lot 33, Concession 3 Former Township of Darlington Applicant, Lucas Topolie explained application and history of the business. The Committee asked the applicant, Lucas Topolie how many students and staff were expected to be in the pool at any given time. Lucas quoted the requirements of Zoning By-law 84-63 and stated no more than three students at any given time with only one staff member who lives off of the premises. The Committee asked the applicant about parking, and if there have ever been issues with parking on the property. Lucas explained that the property can hold upwards of twelve vehicles without parking on the Committee of Adjustment April 14, 2016 Page 3 road, so it has never been an issue. The Committee asked the applicant about the ages of children the business serves on average. Lucas described the ages from 9 months to adults. The Committee asked the applicant whether parents tend to stay on the property while their children are swimming and if so, is there allocated locations for them. Lucas described that the property has two patio sets for parents, however, they are free to leave the children for the duration of their lesson and return afterwards. The Committee asked Planner, Amanda Watson for clarification if Staff are aware of any issues with parking on the property or other nuisances. Staff described that one letter of objection was received however, the nuisances described in this letter reflected the business and the way it operated previously. It has been described to Staff, by the applicant that they intend to comply with all provisions of the by-law in regards to home occupation uses, and that should alleviate any nuisances that were listed in the letter of objection moving forward. There were six members of the public in support of the application. The applicant's brother, Nick Topolie, explained the company in detail and the benefits it provides to the community. The Committee asked Planner, Amanda Watson for clarification on any issues that building has with the proposal and any issues with washrooms and number of change rooms and none were stated. The Committee asked Nick Topolie about the hours of operation for the business. Nick described that the business runs throughout the day, evening and weekends, weather permitting. Additionally, two members of the public, including two users of the facilities spoke to the benefits of this business for the community and their personal experiences and that they wish to see the business continue. Application was approved unanimously by the Committee. No persons appeared in opposition to this application. Moved by John Bate, seconded by Todd Taylor "To permit swimming instructional services as a home occupation in the front yard of a dwelling as it meets the intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, is minor in nature and is not detrimental to the neighbourhood." Carried 3.4 A2016-0017 56 Jack Roach Street, Bowmanville A2016-0018 64 Fred Jackman Avenue, Bowmanville A2016-0019 2 Jack Roach Street, Bowmanville A2016-0022 100 John Matthew Crescent, Bowmanville A2016-0024 50 John Matthew Crescent, Bowmanville North Bowmanville Limited / Cassidy & Co. Part Lot 14, Concession 3 Former Village of Bowmanville Committee of Adjustment April 14, 2016 Page 4 Agent, Paul Kennedy explained applications. There were no questions from the Committee or members of the public in objection or support. All applications were approved unanimously by the Committee. A2016-0017 56 Jack Roach Street, Bowmanville Moved by James Vinson, seconded by Gord Wallace "To permit the construction of a 6 unit townhouse block by reducing the minimum required exterior side yard setback from 4.5 metres to 4.15 metres as it meets the intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, is minor in nature and is not detrimental to the neighbourhood." Carried A2016-0018 64 Fred Jackman Avenue, Bowmanville Moved by James Vinson, seconded by Gord Wallace To permit the construction of a 6 unit townhouse block by reducing the minimum required exterior side yard setback from 4.5 metres to 4.42 metres as it meets the intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, is minor in nature and is not detrimental to the neighbourhood." Carried A2016-0019 2 Jack Roach Street, Bowmanville Moved by James Vinson, seconded by Gord Wallace "To permit the construction of a 5 unit townhouse block by reducing the minimum required exterior side yard setback from 4.5 metres to 4.4 metres as it meets the intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, is minor in nature and is not detrimental to the neighbourhood." Carried A2016-0022 100 John Matthew Crescent, Bowmanville Moved by James Vinson, seconded by Todd Taylor Committee of Adjustment April 14, 2016 Page 5 To permit the construction of a 6 unit townhouse block by reducing the minimum required exterior side yard setback from 4.5 metres to 4.17 metres as it meets the intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, is minor in nature and is not detrimental to the neighbourhood." Carried A2016-0024 50 John Matthew Crescent, Bowmanville Moved by James Vinson, seconded by Gord Wallace "To permit the construction of a 5 unit townhouse block by reducing the minimum required exterior side yard setback from 4.5 metres to 4.2 metres as it meets the intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, is minor in nature and is not detrimental to the neighbourhood." Carried 3.5 A2016-0020 Holland Homes 1 Roy Nichols Drive, Courtice Part Lot 30, Concession 2 Former Township of Darlington Agent, Paul Kennedy explained applications. There were no questions from the Committee or members of the public in objection or support. All applications were approved unanimously by the Committee. Moved by Andre O'Bumsawin, seconded by Todd Taylor "To permit the construction of a single detached dwelling by reducing the minimum required exterior side yard setback from 4 metres to 2.65 metres and by reducing the minimum required porch setback from 2 metres to 1.2 metres and by reducing the required rear yard setback from 7.5 metres to 6.6 metres it meets the intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, is minor in nature and is not detrimental to the neighbourhood." Carried Committee of Adjustment April 14, 2016 Page 6 3.6 A2016-0021 3 William Fair Drive, Bowmanville A2016-0023 101 John Matthew Crescent, Bowmanville A2016-0025 49 John Matthew Crescent, Bowmanville North Bowmanville Limited / Cassidy & Co. Part Lot 14, Concession 3 Agent, Paul Kennedy explained applications. There were no questions from the Committee or members of the public in objection or support. All applications were approved unanimously by the Committee. A2016-0021 3 William Fair Drive, Bowmanville Moved by Gord Wallace, seconded by Andre O'Bumsawin "To permit the construction of a 6 unit townhouse block by reducing the minimum required exterior side yard setback from 4.5 metres to 1.2 metres as it meets the intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, is minor in nature and is not detrimental to the neighbourhood." Carried A2016-0023 101 John Matthew Crescent, Bowmanville Moved by Gord Wallace, seconded by James Vinson "To permit the construction of a single detached dwelling by reducing the minimum required exterior side yard setback from 4 metres to 3.22 metres as it meets the intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, is minor in nature and is not detrimental to the neighbourhood." Carried Committee of Adjustment April 14, 2016 Page 7 A2016-0025 49 John Matthew Crescent, Bowmanville Moved by Gord Wallace, seconded by Todd Taylor "To permit the construction of a 6 unit townhouse block by reducing the minimum required exterior side yard setback from 4.5 metres to 1.2 metres as it meets the intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, is minor in nature and is not detrimental to the neighbourhood." Carried 4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting Moved by Todd Taylor, seconded by Andre O'Bumsawin "That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Committee of Adjustment, held on March 24, 2016 be approved" 5. Other Business: Appeal date for the foregoing applications is May 4, 2016 Next Meeting of the Committee of Adjustment is May 12, 2016 6. Adjournment Moved by Andre O'Bumsawin, seconded by Todd Taylor "That the meeting adjourn at 7:50 pm"