The Whitchurch-Stouffville Record

Committee of Adjustment

April 12, 2023

What was decided (18 motions)

15 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the Committee of Adjustment confirm the agenda, as amended.
Moved by Joseph Bonura, seconded by Norm Bresser
Carried
That the Committee of Adjustment adopt the minutes from the meeting of March 28, 2023, as circulated.
Moved by Joanne Burnett, seconded by Joseph Bonura
Carried
That the Committee of Adjustment adopt the minutes from the meeting of March 8, 2023, as circulated.
Moved by Joanne Burnett, 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. The construction of a single detached dwelling in the ENV Zone and intrude into a Key Natural Heritage Feature, whereas Section 3.18.4 i) of the By-law requires there be no change in use and that such expansions do not intrude into a Key Natural Heritage Feature in the Oak Ridges Moraine; ii. A minimum interior side yard setback (west) of 4.02 metres whereas Section 3.43 of the By-law requires a minimum interior side yard setback of 9 metres; iii. A maximum lot coverage of 5.1 percent whereas Section 3.43 of the By-law requires 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 outstanding planning screening/review fee ($120.00) be remitted to the TRCA.
Moved by Ken Wilson, seconded by Joanne Burnett
Carried
THAT The Committee of Adjustment defer the application to be heard at the end of the agenda to allow time for the applicants and neighbors to discuss further.
Moved by Joseph Bonura, seconded by Joanne Burnett
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 minimum interior side yard setback of 1.2 metres (east) and 1.93 metres (west) to the dwelling whereas Section 5.2 requires a minimum interior side yard setback of 6 metres; ii. A maximum lot coverage of 23.36 percent for the dwelling whereas Section 3.43 and Section 5.2 requires a maximum lot coverage of 15 percent; iii. An accessory building (shed) in the ENV Zone and intrude into a Key Natural Heritage Feature, whereas Sections 3.18.4 iii) of the By-law requires there be no change in use and that such expansions do not intrude into a Key Natural Heritage Feature, in conformity with the plan(s) attached to the Staff Report, subject to the following condition(s): 1. That the applicant obtain a permit from the TRCA under Ontario regulation 166/06, as amended, for the proposed work.
Moved by Joseph Bonura, seconded by Joanne Burnett
Carried
THAT minor variances from the provisions of By-law No. 2010-001-ZO, as amended, BE AND ARE HEREBY GRANTED to permit a minimum of 142 parking spaces whereas the zoning by-law requires a minimum of 149 parking spaces, in conformity with the plan(s) attached to the Staff Report
Moved by Ken Wilson, 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 construction/development of a single detached dwelling within the Environmental (ENV) zone whereas section 3.18.4 i. of the Town’s Zoning bylaw does not permit the construction/development of a single detached dwelling within the Environmental (ENV) zone.
Moved by Joseph Bonura, seconded by Norm Bresser
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 minimum rear yard set back of 13.24 metres whereas the by-law requires a minimum rear yard setback of 22.5 metres; and ii. Maximum lot coverage of 18.46 percent whereas the by-law permits a maximum lot coverage of 15 percent., in conformity with the plan(s) attached to the Staff Report
Moved by Joseph Bonura, seconded by Norm Bresser
Carried
THAT Minor Variance Application File No. CA-23-17, BE AND IS HEREBY
Moved by Ken Wilson, seconded by Joseph Bonura
Deferred
THAT minor variances from the provisions of By-law No. 2010-001-ZO, as amended, BE AND ARE HEREBY GRANTED to permit the expansion of a single detached dwelling into the Environmental (ENV) zone, whereas expansion of a single detached dwelling within the Environmental (ENV) Zone is restricted by Section 3.18.4 i) of the By-law, in conformity with the plan(s) attached to the Staff Report, subject to the following condition(s): 1. That the applicant submit a Natural Heritage Evaluation (NHE) to the satisfaction of the Town, that demonstrates no negative impacts to the Key Natural Heritage Features on the property
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 construction/development of a single detached dwelling within the Environmental (ENV) zone where-as section 3.18.4 i. of the Town’s Zoning bylaw does not permit the construction/development of a single detached dwelling within the Environmental (ENV) zone, in conformity with the plan(s) attached to the Staff Report, subject to the following condition(s): 1. That the applicant submit a Natural Heritage Evaluation (NHE), to the satisfaction of the Town, that demonstrates no negative impacts to the Key Natural Heritage Features on the property.
Moved by Ken Wilson, seconded by Norm Bresser
Carried
THAT minor variances from the provisions of By-law No. 2010-001-ZO, as amended, BE AND ARE HEREBY GRANTED to permit the construction of a single detached dwelling in the Environmental (ENV) Zone whereas Section 3.18.4 i) of the By-law restricts construction within the Environmental (ENV) Zone; and ii. A minimum rear yard setback of 8.06 metres whereas Section 3.43 of the By-law requires a minimum rear yard setback of 12 metres. iii. A deck within the minimum side yard whereas Section 3.22 of the By-law does not permit a deck within the minimum side yard., in conformity with the plan(s) attached to the Staff Report, subject to the following condition(s): 1. That the application obtains a Permit Revision for C-220781 from the TRCA under Ontario Regulation 166/06, as amended, for the proposed works.
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 front yard setback of 7.39 metres to the gas bar canopy, whereas Section 6.2 of the By-law requires a maximum front yard setback of 3 metres; and ii. A minimum floor space index of 0.04 for the convenience store, whereas Section 6.2 of the By-law requires a minimum of 0.5; and iii. A minimum landscape area between a street and the parking area or driveway of 2.62 metres, whereas Section 6.2 of the By-law requires a minimum of 4.5 metres, in conformity with the plan(s) attached to the Staff Report
Moved by Joseph Bonura, seconded by Ken Wilson
Carried
THAT Minor Variance Application File No. CA-23-22, BE AND IS HEREBY
Moved by Ken Wilson, seconded by Joanne Burnett
Deferred
THAT minor variances from the provisions of By-law No. 2010-001-ZO, as amended, BE AND ARE HEREBY GRANTED to permit a maximum gross floor area of 381 square metres for all accessory buildings, whereas Section 3.18.4 iii) requires a maximum gross floor area of 200 square metres, subject to the following condition(s): 1. That the Owner shall pay the LSRCA Plan Review Fee in accordance with the approved Fees Policy (Note: payment is currently outstanding for the LSRCA review of the minor variance application of $536.00 per LSRCA 2023 Fee Schedule).
Moved by Joseph Bonura, seconded by Ken Wilson
Carried
That Minor Variance Application File No. CA-22-57, BE AND IS HEREBY
Moved by Joseph Bonura, seconded by Ken Wilson
Deferred
That there being no further business, the Committee adjourn the meeting at 3:53pm.
Moved by Joseph Bonura, seconded by Ken Wilson
Carried

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