Committee of Adjustment File: A MINUTES UNDER THE PLANNING ACT. Committee of Adjustment Application for 139 and 143 Celina Street

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1 File: A Application for 139 and 143 Celina Street An application has been submitted by Ontario Ltd. for variances from the City s Zoning By-law The application relates to 139 and 143 Celina Street (Parts 1 and 2, Plan 40R-21952), Oshawa, Ontario. The purpose and effect of the application is to permit a six-unit apartment building having the dimensions in Column 1 below, instead of the dimension in Column 2 below as required by Zoning By-law for an apartment building in a R2/R3-A/R6-B/R7-A (Residential) Zone. Zoning Item Column 1 Column 2 Maximum Lot Coverage 24% 22% Minimum Rear Yard Depth 14m 16m Minimum Landscaped Open Space 31% 35% A meeting of the Oshawa was held on May 27, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the C Also P. Jaruczik, Arc Design Group, 60 Thistledown Crescent, Whitby, ON L1R 3P2 M. Quinn, 144 Albert Street, Oshawa A. Irwin, 142 Albert Street, Oshawa I. Bala, 322 Elite Court, Oshawa this application. P. Jaruczik stated that the required road widening necessitated the minor variances. In response to a question from K. Thompson, P. Jaruczik advised that there are 8 proposed parking spaces and stated that snow would be cleared to the grass areas on the sides of the parking lot and removed from the site. In response to a question from A. Johnson, stated that larger front yard depth for the building is acceptable for the building and allows for more landscaping than the neighbours to east and west. In response to a question from K. Thompson, P. Jaruczik stated that in their initial review, Engineering Services requested that the driveway be moved from the north to south side, however the side setbacks would remain the same regardless of where the driveway is. M. Quinn stated his concerns about the proposal indicating that it would lower the property values of the surrounding area, create noise, dust and lighting issues and he would lose the enjoyment of his property. In response to a question from M. Quinn, A. Johnson stated that residents can file complaints to the City if there are dust issues during construction. I. Bala stated that a 2m variance is not minor.

2 Page 2 File No. A & 143 Celina Street Moved by L. Smith, seconded by K. Thompson, THAT the application by Ontario Ltd. for 139 and 143 Celina Street, Oshawa, Ontario, be approved. The Chair declared that the application BE APPROVED. The Chair declared that the application BE APPROVED.

3 File: A DECISION UNDER THE PLANNING ACT Application for 396 Eulalie Avenue An application has been submitted by Bernard Gardiner for variances from the City s Zoning By-law The application relates to 396 Eulalie Avenue (Part Lot 9, Plan 526), Oshawa, Ontario. The purpose and effect of the application is to permit an accessory building (detached garage) having the dimensions in Column 1 below, instead of the dimensions in Column 2 below, as required by Zoning By-law for an accessory building accessory to a single detached dwelling in a R1-C (Residential) Zone. Zoning Item Column 1 Column 2 Maximum Lot Coverage of Accessory Building 9.5% 8% Minimum Landscaped Open Space in the Rear Yard of a Corner Lot 49% 50% Minimum Length of Driveway Leading to a Private Garage 4.8m 6.0m A meeting of the Oshawa was held on May 27, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the C Also B. Gardiner, 396 Eulalie Avenue, Oshawa this application, subject to a condition. B. Gardiner explained the purpose of the application. Mr. Gardiner stated that he would be using the accessory building mainly for boat storage. In response to a question from K. Thompson, B. Gardiner stated that he would not be removing the existing driveway. In response to a question from P. Corvetti, B. Gardiner stated that he would require a curb cut. Moved by K. Thompson, seconded by P. Corvetti, THAT the application by Bernard Gardiner for 396 Eulalie Avenue, Oshawa, Ontario, be approved. The Chair declared that the application BE APPROVED, subject to the following condition: 1. The variance for reduced driveway length to a private garage shall only apply to a driveway leading to Chadburn Street.

4 File: A Application for 664 Roselawn Avenue An application has been submitted by Peter Jaruczik on behalf of IIya Trofimovilya for variances from the City s Zoning By-law The application relates to 664 Roselawn Avenue (Lot 9, Plan 553), Oshawa, Ontario. The purpose and effect of the application is to permit an addition to a single detached dwelling resulting in the dimensions in Column 1 below, instead of the dimensions in Column 2 below, as required by Zoning By-law for a single detached dwelling in a R1-F (Residential) Zone. Zoning Item Column 1 Column 2 Minimum Front Yard Depth 10.2m 12.0m Minimum Side Yard Depth (west side) 3.0m 5.0m A meeting of the Oshawa was held on May 27, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the C Also P. Jaruczik, 60 Thistledown Crescent, Whitby this application. P. Jaruczik explained the purpose of the application. P. Jaruczik further explained that the existing house needs an expansion and a 3m side yard is still generous. Moved by L. Smith, seconded by R. Lavender, THAT the application by Peter Jaruczik on behalf of IIya Trofimovilya for 664 Roselawn Avenue, Oshawa, Ontario, be approved. The Chair declared that the application BE APPROVED.

5 File: A Application for lands on future Snow Knight Drive, Windfields Farm Drive West, Hyperion Court and Kentucky Derby Way A revised application has been submitted by Dantonbury Developments Inc. for variances from the City s Zoning By-law The revised application relates to the lands on future Snow Knight Drive, Windfields Farm Drive west, Hyperion Court and Kentucky Derby Way, Oshawa, Ontario. The purpose and effect of the revised application is to permit the construction of a maximum of 60 single detached dwellings that may be used as model homes prior to the registration of the draft plan of subdivision S-O and to permit the model homes prior to a firefighting system being fully operational, whereas Zoning By-law requires a fully operational firefighting system and permits a maximum of 10 dwelling units to be constructed as model homes in a plan of subdivision which has received draft plan approval, in a R2(10) (Residential) Zone. A meeting of the Oshawa was held on May 27, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the C Also L. Stucco, Dantonbury Developments, 1815 Ironstone Manor, Unit 1, Pickering this application, subject to the conditions contained in the report. L. Stucco explained the purpose of the application. In response to a question from K.Thompson, L. Stucco stated that roads would be surfaced in June. In response to a question from L. Smith, advised that after notice of the application was sent out staff identified a variance for requiring fully operational fire hydrants. stated that Fire Services will allow foundation permits before the hydrants are operational. In response to a question from A. Johnson, L. Stucco stated that she was aware and agreeable to the recommended condition. Moved by K. Thompson, seconded by P. Corvetti, THAT the revised application by Dantonbury Developments Inc. for lands on future Snow Knight Drive, Windfields Farm Drive West, Hyperion Court and Kentucky Derby Way, Oshawa, Ontario, be approved. The Chair declared that the application BE APPROVED, subject to the following condition: 1. A permit for construction beyond a foundation shall not be issued until fire hydrants are fully operational to the satisfaction of the Region of Durham and in a location acceptable to the City s Fire Services, or an alternative firefighting system is fully operational to the satisfaction of the City s Fire Services.

6 File: A Application for 581 Digby Avenue An application has been submitted by Larry Hornsby for a variance from the City s Zoning By-law The application relates to the lands at 581 Digby Avenue (Part Lot 41, Lot 42, Plan 784), Oshawa, Ontario. The purpose and effect of the application is to permit balconies on the east side of the apartment building to encroach a maximum of 2.5m into the required interior side yard, whereas Zoning By-law permits balconies to encroach a maximum of 1.5m into a required interior side yard, for an apartment building in a R5-A (Residential) Zone. A meeting of the Oshawa was held on May 27, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the C Also L. Hornsby, 581 Digby Avenue, Oshawa this application, subject to a condition. L. Hornsby explained that the balconies would be erected on the 2 nd and 3 rd floors. In response to a question from K. Thompson, stated that the proposed variance would allow balconies to be installed in the interior side yard for both the 2 nd and 3 rd floors. Moved by K. Thompson, seconded by P. Corvetti, THAT the application by Larry Hornsby for 581 Digby Avenue, Oshawa, Ontario, be approved. The Chair declared that the application BE APPROVED, subject to the following condition: 1. The balconies shall not exceed 6.1m in length. The Chair declared that the application BE APPROVED. 2. The Committee is of the opinion that the variance granted is minor in nature. 3. The Committee is of the opinion that the variance granted is desirable for the appropriate 4. The Committee is of the opinion that the granting of the variance maintains the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. Carried.