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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-01-25 MinutesMinutes of the Committee of Adjustment Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington January 25, 2018 Municipal Administrative Centre, Council Chambers 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville Present Todd Taylor Andre O'Bumsawin James Vinson Shelley Pohjola Gord Wallace Away with notice John Bate Amanda Watson: Acting Secretary -Treasurer 1. Call to Order Chairperson Vice Chairperson Member Member Member Chairperson, Todd Taylor 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 Member 3.1 A2018-0001 Agent: Michael Fry, D.G. Biddle & Associates Owner: Baseline Properties Ltd. (Courtice) 290 Lake Road, Bowmanville Part Lot 8, Concession BF Former Town of Bowmanville Agents, Michael Fry and Toni Rubino made a verbal to the Committee regarding the application. The explanation for the proposed variance was similar to what was outlined in the Staff report prepared for this application. Member, Andre O'Bumsawin, asked the agent how many of the proposed parking spaces are for the accessory office Agent, Toni Rubino responded three of the proposed parking spaces will be dedicated for the office. Member, Andre O'Bumsawin, asked the agent how many accessible parking spaces are being provided. Agent, Toni Rubino responded two of the proposed parking spaces are accessible. Member, Shelley Pohjola, asked the agent whether they anticipate that there will be someone working in the office at all times. Agent, Michael Fry, responded at this point they are not sure of timing. They anticipate someone will be there at all times, however, there will be set hours and parking will be planned accordingly. There were no further questions from the Committee or members of the public in objection or support. Moved by Shelley Pohjola, Seconded by Andre O'Bumsawin. "Based on our review of the application, all verbal comments received and the agency comments submitted, the application is deemed minor in nature, is considered desirable for the appropriate development and use of the land and maintains the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law and the Official Plans. The application to permit the construction of a 10 self -storage warehouse buildings and an accessory office building by reducing the minimum number of parking spaces from 40 to 20 and reducing the minimum number of 4 metre by 11 metre loading spaces from three to one is approved." "Carried" 3.2 A2018-0002 Applicant: Richard Bouma Owner: Stan and Renee Bouma 400 King Avenue East, Newcastle Village Part Lot 25, Concession 2, Former Townshio of Clarke Owners, Stan and Renee Bouma made a verbal presentation to the Committee regarding the application. The explanation for the proposed variance was similar to what was outlined in the Staff report prepared for this application. Chairperson, Todd Taylor, asked the Owners if they were aware of the conditions Staff have recommended to be associated with the approval of the application. Mr. Bouma responded that he and his wife are aware and have no issue with the recommended condition. Member, Andre O'Bumsawin, discussed the Durham Regional Health Department comments which stated there is a potential requirement for an updated system. Mr. O'Bumsawin explained that this is not a zoning or planning issue, however, still something the Owners should be aware of. Mr. Bouma explained the nature of the addition and that he already has an application into the Durham Regional Health Department for the addition and it is under review. Member, Gord Wallace, asked the Owners if they are aware there is a 33 foot easement on the property and nothing can be built on it. Mr. Bouma responded that he is aware and the proposed addition is not located on the easement. Member, Gord Wallace, asked how the applicant determined the setback is 4.6 metres. Mr. Bouma explained he built his fence based on his survey stakes, therefore he measured the setback to the existing fence. Member, Andre O'Bumsawin, asked how long the Owners have owned the property. Mrs. Bouma responded they have owned the property for 24 years. Member, Andre O'Bumsawin, asked the applicant if they feel they are aware of where the property lines are located. Mr. Bouma was felt confident he knew where the property lines are located based on his survey stakes. Member, Shelley Pohjola, asked the applicant whether they have seen a copy of the survey for their property. Mr. Bouma responded that he has seen the survey given to them when they purchased the property, however, nothing more recent. Member, Gord Wallace, suggested the application be amended from 4.6 metres to 4.2 metres to provide some leeway. Planner, Amanda Tapp, explained that it is up to the discretion of the Committee to amend the application. However, the decrease to 4.2 metres would be considered "minor" from a Planning perspective as the setback has minimal impact on neighbouring properties as the garage is already on the property, and Staff received no public inquiries regarding this application during its circulation. Member, Shelley Pohjola, recommended if the application is amended, the motion explain why the application has been approved for a number less than what the applicant had applied for. There were no further questions from the Committee or members of the public in objection or support. Moved with modifications by Andre O'Bumsawin, Seconded by James Vinson "Based on our review of the application, all verbal comments received and the agency comments submitted, the application is deemed minor in nature, is considered desirable for the appropriate development and use of the land and maintains the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law and the Official Plans. The application to permit an addition to an existing single detached dwelling by reducing the minimum rear yard setback from 7.5 metres to 4.2 metres to provide safety factor due to measurement to the property line is approved subject to the following condition: a) That the existing addition to the north of the detached garage be removed within six (6) months of the date of the hearing of this application." "Carried" 4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting Moved by Shelley Pohjola, seconded by Andre O'Bumsawin. "That the minutes of the meeting of the Committee of Adjustment, held on December 14, 2017 be approved as amended, to include the adoption of the Minutes from the previous Minutes from the Committee meeting held on November 16, 2017." 5. Other Business: x Appeal date for the foregoing applications is February 14, 2018. x Next Meeting of the Committee of Adjustment is February 15, 2018. x Amended Minutes from December 14, 2017 meeting should be sent to Committee members. x Chairs opening comments state the "appeal procedures" for the OMB. We will need to update this portion of the statement to encompass wording for the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal — before the next Committee Meeting. x Committee would like a memo and/or report outlining the changes that will affect the committee with regards to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. x Members would like to know when the last time compensation for Committee of Adjustment Members was reviewed. x Does the compensation include mileage? x Committee would like a review of all Committee of Adjustment compensations throughout the Durham Region, and for that to be sent to them upon its completion. 6. Adjournment Moved by Shelley Pohjola seconded by Andre O'Bumsawin. "That the meeting adjourn at 7:55 pm."