The Minutes of the 6th. Meeting of the Vaughan Committee of Adjustment for the year 2000 Thursday, MARCH 16, 2000 Present at the meeting were: 6:00 p.m. M. Mauti K. Hakoda (6:15 pm.) S. Perrella Members of Staff present: Dianne E.L. Grout, Secretary-Treasurer Anne Markovsky, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Glenn White, Planner Craig Coulter, Plans Examiner INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM REPORTS That the addendum reports be incorporated into the minutes and be on view at the back of the room in the Report Book. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST None. ADOPTION OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES THAT the minutes of the Committee of Adjustment Meeting of March 2, 2000 be deferred for adoption, to the next meeting. ADJOURNMENTS AND/OR DEFERRALS Jack Wright, faxed a letter to the Committee requesting that Item # 6 - JACK WRIGHT, File No. B18/00, be WITHDRAWN. Peter Smith, the agent, faxed a letter to the Committee requesting that Item # 16, SOREL EIZICOVICS, File No. A87/00, be ADJOURNED, to the MARCH 30, 2000, in order to have the file considered by all Committee members. THAT Item #6, JACK WRIGHT, File No. B18/00, be WITHDRAWN. THAT Item #16, SOREL EIZICOVICS, File No. A87/00, be ADJOURNED TO MARCH 30, 2000. 1
. 1. FILE NO. A29/00 FESTA JUICE CO. LTD. (MAGNOTTA WINERY ESTATES LTD.) Block 28 & 29, Registered Plan 65M-2589, (Part of Lot 8, Concession 5), municipally known as 271 Chrislea Blvd., Woodbridge. The applicant is requesting a variance to permit the construction of a two storey (2171m 2.) warehouse/mezzanine addition, to an existing two storey office and warehouse, notwithstanding, the parking spaces will be 95 for a total floor area of 5652m 2., rather than the By-law requires a minimum of 108 parking spaces for a total floor area of 5652m 2. By-law 1-88 zones this parcel EM1" Prestige Employment Area. Vincent Baffa, Weston Consulting Group Inc., 3300 Highway # 7, West, Suite 320, Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 4M3, appeared on behalf of the applicant, and gave a brief submission regarding the request. There was no one in attendance either in support of or in opposition to the request. The Committee is of the opinion that the variance sought can be considered minor and is desirable for the appropriate development and use of the land. The general intent and purpose of the Bylaw and the Official Plan will be maintained. THAT Application No. A29/00 - FESTA JUICE CO. LTD. (MAGNOTTA WINERY ESTATES LTD), be APPROVED, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the variance for the reduction in parking spaces is conditional upon the addition being constructed in accordance with the requested variance as shown on the attached sketch forming part of this application, to the satisfaction of the Building Standards Department; 2. That the applicant obtain a building permit for the addition, if required, to the satisfaction of the Building Standards Department; 3. That the height of the building not exceed 15.00m, if required, to the satisfaction of the Building Standards Department; 4. That the applicant amend the site plan agreement to reflect the proposed addition, if required, to the satisfaction of the Building Standards Department and the Community Planning Department; 5. That if the conditions listed above are not fulfilled within twelve (12) months of the date this decision becomes final and binding, the said decision shall expire and shall be deemed to have been annulled and rescinded by the Committee.. 2. FILE NO. A78/00 JIN QUI QIAN 2
Lot 62, Registered Plan 65M-3098 and 65R-19511, (Part of Lot 20, Concession 4), municipally known as 170 Lockheed Avenue. The applicant is requesting a variance to permit the maintenance of a side door entrance, notwithstanding, the minimum setback from the side door to interior lot line is 1.55m, rather than the By-law permits a doorway to be provided in an interior sideyard, where the minimum setback measured perpendicular from the door to the interior side lot line is 1.8m. By-law 1-88 zones this parcel R2 Residential. There was no one present representing the applicant, when this file was heard by the Committee. There was no one in attendance either in support of or in opposition to the request. There were no objections from any Departments or Agencies. The Committee is of the opinion that the variances sought can be considered minor and are desirable for the appropriate development and use of the land. The general intent and purpose of the By-law and the Official Plan will be maintained. THAT Application No. A78/00 - JIN QUI QIAN, be APPROVED. 3. FILE NO. A79/00 AGATA GALATI Lot 5, Registered Plan 4251, (Part of Lot 25, Concession 9), municipally known as 901 Nashville Road. The applicant is requesting a variance to permit the maintenance of a greenhouse accessory building, notwithstanding, the minimum rear yard for accessory building is 5m, rather than the Bylaw permits the minimum rear yard for accessory building to be 15m. By-law 1-88 zones this parcel A" Agricultural. Agata Galati, appeared on her own behalf and gave a brief submission regarding the request. Frank Skilandziunas, 925 Nashville Road, Kleinburg, Ontario, L0J 1C0, appeared requesting clarification regarding measurements given by applicant. He indicated that the measurements may be incorrect, stating that the greenhouse is closer to the rear lot line than shown. Committee asked Building if measurements will be verified during the building permit stage. Building Department said yes and if incorrect, another application will be required. 3
3. FILE NO. A79/00 AGATA GALATI There was no one else in attendance either in support of or in opposition to the request. The Committee is of the opinion that the variance sought can be considered minor and is desirable for the appropriate development and use of the land. The general intent and purpose of the Bylaw and the Official Plan will be maintained. THAT Application No. A79/00 - AGATA GALATI, be APPROVED, subject to the following conditions: 1. That a building permit be obtained, if required, to the satisfaction of the Building Standards Department. 2. That the applicant be responsible for installing sufficient landscaping consisting of upright Junipers or Cedars, minimum height of 7', if required, to the satisfaction of the Urban Design Department. 3. That landscaping be planted around the entire perimeter of the proposed shed with exception of the front, if required, to the satisfaction of the Urban Design Department. 4. That if the conditions listed above are not fulfilled within twelve (12) months of the date this decision becomes final and binding, the said decision shall expire and shall be deemed to have been annulled and rescinded by the Committee. 4. FILE NO. A80/00 STELLARBRIDGE MANAGEMENT INC. Part of Lot 2, Concession 4, municipally known as 7171 Jane Street. The applicant is requesting variances to permit the construction of a proposed one storey expansion to an existing industrial warehouse, notwithstanding, the maximum lot coverage will be 52.1%, rather than the By-Law requires 50% By-law 1-88 zones this parcel PBM7" Parkway Belt Industrial. Neil Palmer, appeared on behalf of the applicant and gave a brief submission regarding the request. There was no one in attendance either in support of or in opposition to the request. 4
4. FILE NO. A80/00 STELLARBRIDGE MANAGEMENT INC. The Committee is of the opinion that the variance sought can be considered minor and is desirable for the appropriate development and use of the land. The general intent and purpose of the Bylaw and the Official Plan will be maintained. THAT Application No. A80/00, STELLARBRIDGE MANAGEMENT INC., be APPROVED, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the variance for the increase in lot coverage is conditional upon the property being constructed in accordance with the requested variance as shown on the attached sketch forming part of this application, to the satisfaction of the Building Standards Department. 2. That a revision to the site plan agreement for the proposed addition be obtained, if required, to the satisfaction of the Building Standards and the Planning Departments; 3. That further revision to the site plan agreement be obtained when the lands to the south are re-zoned, severed and deeded to the subject land, if required, to the satisfaction of the Building Standards Department; 4. That if the conditions listed above are not fulfilled within twelve (12) months of the date this decision becomes final and binding, the said decision shall expire and shall be deemed to have been annulled and rescinded by the Committee.. 5. FILE NO. A82/00 TONY DE MARCO Lot 24, Registered Plan No. 5757 (Part of Lot 13, Concession 6), municipally known as 284 Pine Valley Crescent. The applicant is requesting variances to permit the construction of a proposed two storey single family detached dwelling with a detached garage, notwithstanding, the maximum lot coverage will be 14.9%, rather than the By-Law requires 10% and the minimum rear yard setback will be 9.14m, rather than the by-law requires the minimum rear yard setback to be 15m. By-law 1-88 zones this parcel RR" Rural Residential. Thomas Marozotto, appeared on behalf of the applicant, and gave a brief submission regarding the request. Hans Schindler, 211 Blackburn Blvd., Woodbridge, Ontario, L4L 7J9, appeared in opposition to this application, stating that this would set a dangerous precedent and would deteriorate the property value in the area. 5
5. FILE NO. A82/00 TONY DE MARCO Bill Vito, 197 Blackburn Blvd., Woodbridge, Ontario, L4L 7J9, appeared in opposition with similar concerns, and granting of this variance will result in oversized future homes in this area. The agent stated that there are other such homes in the area. Committee asked the agent if the layout of home could be revised. The agent stated that he cannot check with the owners at present since they are out of town until next week. During the applicant s submission, it was agreed to adjourn this file until March 30, 2000, in order for the applicant to reach a mutual agreement with the neighbours. There was no one else in attendance either in support of or in opposition to the request. Planning Department made the following written comments: This department does support the minimum rear yard setback, however, cannot support the request for lot coverage of 14.9% which is nearly a 50% increase. This department did not support a similar application File No. A2/00 - January 6, 2000, which was approved by the Committee. There were no other objections from any Departments or Agencies and any conditions requested are listed below. Seconded by K. Hakoda THAT Application No. A82/00 - TONY DEMARCO, be ADJOURNED, to the March 30, 2000 meeting. 6. FILE NO. A83/00 BRUNO BUSO Lot 62, Registered Plan 65M-1811, (Part of Lot 4, Concession 3), municipally known as 51 Jardin Drive. The applicant is requesting a variance to permit the construction of a proposed two-storey addition to an existing two-storey industrial building, notwithstanding, there will be 80 parking spaces provided, rather than the By-law requires a minimum of 88 parking spaces. By-law 1-88 zones this parcel EM1" Prestige Employment Area. A fax was received from Janice Hendrix, Permits Officer, Ministry of Transportation, Central Region Operations, Corridor Management Office, 1 st. Floor, Building D, 1201 Wilson Avenue, Downsview, Ontario, M3M, 1J8, that they have no objections, however, they stated that a permit is required from their 6
department, prior to any construction. 6. FILE NO. A83/00 BRUNO BUSO Sandro Soscia, appeared on behalf of the applicant, and gave a brief submission regarding the request. There was no one in attendance either in support of or in opposition to the request. The Committee is of the opinion that the variances sought can be considered minor and are desirable for the appropriate development and use of the land. The general intent and purpose of the By-law and the Official Plan will be maintained. MOVED by K. Hakoda Seconded by S. Perrella THAT Application No. A83/00 - BRUNO BUSO, be APPROVED, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the variance for the reduction in parking spaces is conditional upon the property being constructed in accordance with the requested variance as shown on the attached sketch forming part of this application, to the satisfaction of the Building Standards Department. 2. That the variance listed above is not fulfilled within twelve (12) months of the date this decision becomes final and binding, the said decision shall expire and shall be deemed to have been annulled and rescinded by the Committee. 7. FILE NOS. A84/00, A85/00, A86/00 WEST MAPLE CREEK LANDS Lots 57, 7, 51, Registered Plan 65M-3062 (Part of Lot 17, Concession 4), municipally known as 59 Glenside Drive, 14 Hollybush Drive, 109 Glenside Drive, Maple. The applicant is requesting variances to permit the construction of two storey single family detached dwellings, with attached garages, (one on each lot), notwithstanding: 1) A84/00 - lot coverage will be 40.5%, rear yard setback will be 8.0m, interior side yard setback from interior lot line to side door will be 1.5m, rather than the by-law requires lot coverage of 40.0%, rear yard setback of 9.0m, and interior side yard setback from interior lot line to side door of 1.8m. minimum required. 2) A85/00 - minimum rear yard setback will be 8.5m, rather than the by-law requires minimum rear yard setback of 9.0m. 3) A86/00 - minimum rear yard setback will be 7.4m, rather than the by-law requires minimum rear yard setback of 9.0m. 7
By-law 1-88 zones these parcels RV2" - Residential. 7. FILE NOS. A84/00, A85/00, A86/00 WEST MAPLE CREEK LANDS Gerry Sciara, 970 Lawrence Avenue, West, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 3B6, appeared on behalf of the applicant, replacing agent Mendy Schneeweiss and gave a brief submission regarding the request. Lucy Ercolao, 60 Glenside Drive, Maple, Ontario, L6A 2H7, appeared in opposition, stating that when her home was built she had to change layout in order to comply with the by-law. She was not given the same opportunity to appear before Committee. The Committee informed her that this issue should have been addressed at that time between her and her builder. Nazleah Khan, 103 Glenside Drive, Maple, Ontario, L6H 2A8, appeared in opposition (to A86/00), stating that the setback will obstruct her view. The agent stated that relief for the setback is due to the shape of this lot at one end only, and the layout of this home is in line with neighbour, therefore, there should be no obstruction. Marisa Cornachia, 9 Cobalt Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6N 3G3, the purchaser of 109 Glenside Drive, appeared and stated that the layout of this home will not obstruct or devalue other homes in the area. There was no one else in attendance either in support of or in opposition to the request. The Committee is of the opinion that the variances sought can be considered minor and are desirable for the appropriate development and use of the land. The general intent and purpose of the By-law and the Official Plan will be maintained. Seconded by K. Hakoda THAT Application Nos. A84/00, A85/00, & A86/00- WEST MAPLE CREEK LANDS, APPROVED, subject to the following conditions: be 1. That the variances for the increase in lot coverage, reduction in rear yard setback and interior side yard setback are conditional upon the properties being constructed in accordance with the requested variances as shown on the attached sketches forming part of this application, to the satisfaction of the Building Standards Department. 2. That if the condition listed above is not fulfilled within twelve (12) months of the date this decision becomes final and binding, the said decision shall expire and shall be deemed to have been annulled and rescinded by the Committee. 8
OTHER BUSINESS None. MOTION TO ADJOURN Seconded by K. Hakoda THAT the meeting of Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 6:45 p.m., and the next regular meeting will be held on MARCH 30, 2000.. 9