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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-06-07 MinutesCorrected Minutes Minutes of the Committee of Adjustment Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington June 7, 2018 Municipal Administrative Centre, Meeting Room 1C 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville Present Todd Taylor Chairperson Andre O'Bumsawin Vice Chairperson Gord Wallace Member James Vinson Member John Bate Member Away with notice - Shelley Pohjola Amanda Watson: Acting Secretary -Treasurer 1. Call to Order Chairperson, Todd Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:OOpm 2. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest There were no pecuniary interests stated for this meeting 3. Applications Member 3.1 A2018-0030 Applicant/Owner: Lindvest Properties (Clarington) Limited 37 Donald Powell Crescent, Newcastle Village Part Lot 29, Concession 2 Former Township of Clarke The applicant, Nadia Costa, made a verbal presentation to the Committee regarding the application. The explanation for the proposed variance was similar to what was outlined in the report prepared for this application. During the explanation the applicant explained that there is 6 metre privacy fence running along the rear property line. Committee Member, James Vinson, asked the applicant to clarify whether it is a 6 metre or 6 foot wooden fence running along the rear property line. The applicant explained that she made an error in her explanation, and the fence is a 6 foot wooden privacy fence. Committee Member, Andre O'Bumsawin, asked the applicant for clarification regarding the valley lands to the rear and would they be built on. The applicant explained that the lands are dedicated to the Municipality and a trail system will be constructed in the future. There were no further questions from the Committee or members of the public in objection or support. Moved by James Vinson, 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 is approved to: i. Reduce the minimum interior side yard setback from 4.5 metres to 3.0 metres; ii. Reduce the minimum rear yard setback from 7.5 metres to 6.0 metres; and iii. Increase the maximum building height from 10.0 metres to 11.5 metres." "Carried" 3.2 A2018-0031 Applicant/Owner: Cassie Connell 1 Richard Davies Crescent, Bowmanville Part Lot 14, Concession 3 Former Township of Darlington The applicant's agent, Mohammed Meitani, made a verbal presentation to the Committee regarding the application. The explanation for the proposed variance was similar to what was outlined in the report prepared for this application. Committee Member, Andre O'Bumsawin, asked for clarification regarding whether the deck was on the first storey or second storey of the dwelling. Mr. Meitani explained that the rear of the dwelling has a walk out basement but the deck is off the main floor. Ultimately, the deck is one storey above grade, however, it is off the main floor of the dwelling to the rear. Planner, Amanda Tapp, explained the Staff report used the wording to ensure the committee understood the height of the proposed deck and the potential impacts on neighbouring properties. There were no further questions from the Committee or members of the public in objection or support. Moved by Andre O'Bumsawin, Seconded by John Bate. "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 deck by increasing the maximum permitted deck projection into the required rear yard from 1.5 metres to 3.65 metres is approved." "Carried" 4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting Moved by Andre O'Bumsawin, seconded by Gord Wallace. "That the minutes of the meeting of the Committee of Adjustment, held on May 24, 2018 be approved" 5. Other Business: Appeal date for the foregoing applications is June 27, 2018. Next Meeting of the Committee of Adjustment is July 5, 2018. 6. Adjournment Moved by Andre O'Bumsawin seconded by John Bate. "That the meeting adjourn at 7:17pm."