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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-09-12 MinutesCiarftwn Minutes of the Committee of Adjustment Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington September 12, 2019 Municipal Administrative Centre, Council Chambers 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville Present Regrets 1. Call to Order Shelley Pohjola Dave Eastman Gord Wallace Isabel Lima Todd Taylor John Bate Chairperson Member Member Acting Secretary -Treasurer Chairperson, Shelley Pohjola called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm. 2. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest There were no pecuniary interests stated for this meeting. 3. Applications: 3.1 A2019-0030 Applicant: Tony Strickland Owner: Tony Strickland 3813 Highway 2, Clarke The applicant, Tony Strickland, was not present at the meeting. Committee members had no questions or comments. No other persons spoke in support or opposition of the application. Moved by Gord Wallace, seconded by Dave Eastman. "Based on our review of the application, all verbal comments received and the agency comments submitted, the application to permit an existing deck (with a pool attached) by increasing the permitted deck projection from 1.5 metres to 5.5 metres be TABLED until next meeting where the applicant/owner may be present." "Carried" Minutes from September 12, 2019 Page 2 3.2 A2019-0031 Applicant: Diane Challis Owner: Diane Challis 2941 Taunton Road, Darlington The applicant, Diane Challis, gave a verbal presentation to the Committee in favour of the application. The explanation for the proposed variance was similar to what was outlined in the report prepared for this application. Committee Member Shelley Pohjola asked the applicant if she read the Staff Report and was aware of the condition of approval recommended in the Report. The applicant explained that she was aware of the condition. Committee Member Shelley Pohjola asked the applicant when the gazeebo was built and if she was the owner at the time. The applicant stated that the gazeebo was built four years ago and that she was the owner at the time. Shelley noted the issues with a lack of building permit for the gazeebo. The applicant explained that she believed unenclosed buildings did not require a building permit. The applicant further explained that the building permit issue will be addressed as part of the Site Plan Agreement. No other committee members had questions or comments. No other persons spoke in support or opposition of the application. Moved by Dave Eastman, seconded by Gord Wallace. "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 allow for an existing building to be used for an assembly hall for weddings and special event uses, and to allow an accessory outdoor ceremony area be APPROVED, subject to the following conditions: That the applicant/owner enter into a Site Plan Agreement with the Municipality of Clarington." "Carried" 3.3 A2019-0032 Applicant: Todd Graves Owner: Todd Graves 2 Princess Street, Orono Michael Di Lella, a past president for the Orono Agricultural Society, was present on behalf of the applicant, Todd Graves. Michael gave a verbal presentation to the Committee in favour of the application. The explanation for the proposed variance was similar to what was outlined in the report prepared for this application. Minutes from September 12, 2019 Page 3 Committee Member Shelley Pohjola asked Michael if he was aware that a building permit would be required to allow private special events within the existing building, as outlined in the Staff report. Michael stated that he was aware that a building permit is required. Committee Member Dave Eastman asked Michael if the building permit had been applied for yet. Michael stated that a building permit has already been submitted to the Clarington Building Division for approval. No other committee members had questions or comments. No other persons spoke in support or opposition of the application. Moved by Gord Wallace, seconded by Dave Eastman. "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 private special events in an existing building situated on agricultural fairgrounds be APPROVED." "Carried" 4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting Committee Member Shelley Pohjola noted that the previous minutes should record that Glynn Green was away without notice. Moved by Dave Eastman, seconded by Gord Wallace. "That the minutes of the Committee of Adjustment, held on August 22, 2019, be APPROVED." "Carried" 5. Other Business: Appeal date for the foregoing applications is October 2, 2019. x Next Meeting of the Committee of Adjustment is October 3, 2019. Annette will be on vacation until September 23, 2019. Paper work for this meeting will be done on that day. Todd Taylor is away with notice. John Bate is away without notice. 6. Adjournment Moved by Gord Wallace, seconded by Dave Eastman. "That the meeting adjourn at 7:18 pm."