The Whitchurch-Stouffville Record

Committee of Adjustment

October 11, 2023

What was decided (10 motions)

9 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the Committee of Adjustment confirm the agenda, as amended.
Moved by Joanne Burnett, seconded by Joseph Bonura
Carried
That the Committee of Adjustment adopt the minutes from the meeting of September 6, 2023, as circulated.
Moved by Ken Wilson, seconded by Norman Bresser
Carried
THAT minor variance from the provisions of By-law No. 2010-001-ZO, as amended, BE AND IS HEREBY GRANTED to permit a maximum building length of 22.75 metres; whereas the Zoning By-Law permits a maximum length of 18 metres as per section 5.2.1.(4), in conformity with the plan(s) attached to the Staff Report.
Moved by Joseph Bonura, seconded by Joanne Burnett
Carried
THAT minor variance from the provisions of By-law No. 2010-001-ZO, as amended, BE AND IS HEREBY GRANTED to permit the construction of an addition to an existing single detached dwelling within the ENV zone whereas Section 3.18.4 i) requires that any addition to an existing single detached dwelling not intrude into the ENV zone within the Oak Ridges Moraine Plan Area, in conformity with the plan(s) attached to the Staff Report, subject to the following condition(s): 1. That the Owner shall provide a Tree Protection Plan identifying all impacted trees and provide photographic documentation that demonstrates that a combined erosion and sediment control and tree protection fencing is erected around impacted trees prior to start of construction to the satisfaction of the Town of Whitchurch- Stouffville Development Planning. 2. That the Owner shall provide a Tree Replacement and Restoration Plan to the satisfaction of Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Development Planning. 3. That the Owner sign a letter of undertaking (LOU) relating to the implementation of a Tree Replacement and Restoration Plan and associated consultant plan review fees (as applicable) 4. The Owner shall provide clearance from York Region that the tree cutting which occurred on the subject lands be addressed to the satisfaction of York Region. 5. That the Owner provide the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville with a signed Declaration of Use for the property that confirms that the dwelling and any potential home occupati
Moved by Ken Wilson, seconded by Joseph Bonura
Carried
THAT minor variance from the provisions of By-law No. 2010-001-ZO, as amended, BE AND IS HEREBY GRANTED to permit a maximum lot coverage of 6.83 percent whereas Section 3.48 of the Town’s Zoning By-law permits a maximum lot coverage of 5 percent, in conformity with the plan(s) attached to the Staff Report, subject to the following condition(s): 1. That the Owner provides, to the satisfaction of the Town’s Development Heritage Planner, an Archeological Assessment; and 2. That the Owner sign a letter of undertaking (LOU) relating to the implementation of the recommendations provided within the Natural Heritage Evaluation, prepared by Riverstone Environmental Solutions and dated February 2023; and 3. That the Owner provide confirmation from the Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) that all outstanding requirements and/or conditions have been addressed to the satisfaction of the TRCA. Inclusive of the applicable development permit as required by the Conservation Authorities Act and the provision of payments as required by the TRCA fees and charges by-law. 4. That the Owner provide the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville with a signed Declaration of Use for the property that confirms that the detached dwelling and all associated structures will only be used for personal residential use.
Moved by Joseph Bonura, seconded by Ken Wilson
Carried
THAT minor variances from the provisions of By-law No. 2010-001-ZO, as amended, BE AND ARE HEREBY GRANTED to permit i.) an accessory building closer to the street than the main building whereas section 3.6.3 of the Zoning By- law requires no accessory building or structure be located closer to a street than the main building on a lot; ii.) a maximum driveway length of 389 metres whereas Section 3.24.8 of the Zoning By-law requires a maximum driveway length of 150 Page 4 of 6 Committee of Adjustment Minutes October 11, 2023 metres, in conformity with the plan(s) attached to the Staff Report, subject to the following condition(s): 1. That the Owner shall pay the outstanding $536.00 LSRCA Plan Review Fee in accordance with the approved Fees Policy. 2. That the Owner provide the Town of Whitchurch- Stouffville with a signed Declaration of Use for the property that confirms that the workshop will be used in conformity with the Zoning By-law. 3. That the Owner be required to equip the dwelling with automatic sprinklers for fire protection, in conformance with NFPA 13D and be subject to the owner’s expense. Such installation shall be subject to a building permit and a condition of occupancy.
Moved by Joanne Burnett, seconded by Joseph Bonura
Carried
THAT minor variances from the provisions of By-law No. 2010-001-ZO, as amended, BE AND ARE HEREBY GRANTED to permit i.) a maximum building length of 23.25 metres whereas section 5.2.1(4) permits a maximum building length of 18 metres; ii.) a minimum exterior side yard setback of 0.6 metres to a proposed carport whereas section 5.2 of the by-law requires a minimum exterior side yard of 4 metres; iii.) a set of entry stairs to encroach 2.4 metres into the required exterior side yard whereas Section 3.22(3) of the by-law permits entry stair to encroach 1.8 metres into the required exterior side yard, in conformity with the plan(s) attached to the Staff Report, subject to the following condition(s): 1. That the Owner shall provide a Grading Plan, Servicing Plan, Erosion and Sediment Control Plan, as well as Applicable Engineering Review Fees to the satisfaction of Town Engineering Staff.
Moved by Joanne Burnett, seconded by Joseph Bonura
Carried
THAT Application File No. CA-23-60 for minor variances from the provisions of By- law No. 2010-001-ZO, as amended, BE AND ARE HEREBY
Moved by Ken Wilson, seconded by Joseph Bonura
Deferred
That the Committee approve the Schedule of Meetings for 2024.
Moved by Joseph Bonura, seconded by Ken Wilson
Carried
That there being no further business, the Committee adjourn the meeting at 3:23 pm.
Moved by Joanne Burnett, seconded by Norman Bresser
Carried

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