09 20 2007 C of A AgendaCommittee of Adjustment Agenda
Thursday September 20, 2007, 9:30 a.m.
1. Communications and Correspondence
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
3. Hearings:
9:30 2007 -B -28 Gordon Arnaut
Lot 12, Con. 14
2508 Townline
(Former Township of Medonte)
9:45 2007 -B -27 George Gaudet
Plan 985, West Pt Lot 25
56 Line 2 South
(Former Township of Oro)
10:00 2007 -A -26 Walter Stevens /Karen Jensen
Plan780
103 Eight Mile Point Road
(Former Township of Oro)
10:15 2007 -A -25 Synergy Valuations Inc.
Plan 979, Lot 10
70 Ward Avenue
(Former Township of Oro)
4. Other business
i. Adoption of Minutes from August 16, 2007 meeting
ii. Committee Luncheon — December 20, 2007
5. Adjournment
Township of Oro - Medonte
Committee of Adjustment
Planning Report for
September 20, 2007
Gordon Arnaut
2007 -B -28
2508 TownGne, Concession 14, Lot 12 (Former Medonte)
THE PROPOSAL
The purpose of application 2007 -B -28 is to permit a boundary adjustment. The subject land
being 2508 Townline is proposing to convey a strip of land having a frontage of 7.6 metres
(25 feet) on Townline a depth of 328 metres (1078 feet) and an area of 0.25 hectares (0.61
acres) to the land adjacent to the south (also owned by the applicant). No new building lots
are proposed to be created as a result of the lot addition.
MUNICIPAL POLICY, ZONING AND PREVIOUS APPROVALS
Official Plan Designation — Rural
Zoning By -law 97 -95 — Agricultural /Rural (A /RU) Zone
Previous Applications —
AGENCY COMMENTS
County of Simcoe - No Comments or Objection
Public Works Department -
Building Department — Applicant to verify that sewage system meets minimum required
setbacks as per Part 8 of the Ontario Building Code.
Engineering Department - No Concerns
BACKGROUND
The applicant is proposing a boundary adjustment to add approximately 0.25 hectares from
the subject property to the neighbouring residential lot to the south, also owned by the
applicant. The proposed retained lot, being 2508 Townline, would consist of 2.2 hectares,
and contains an existing single detached dwelling. No new building lots are proposed to be
created as a result of the lot addition.
OFFICIAL PLAN
The subject lands are designated Rural by the Official Plan (OP). Section D2 of the OP
contains policies with respect to subdivision of land. Specifically, Section D2.2.2 -
"Boundary Adjustments ", provides the following guidance for Consent Applications in
general:
"a consent may be permitted for the purpose of modz�,ing lot boundaries, provided no new
building lot is created... the Committee ofAdjustnsent sball be satisfied that the boundary
adjustment will not affect the viability of the use of the properties affected."
With respect to the application at hand, no new building lots are proposed. As such, the
proposed boundary adjustment is generally in keeping with the intent of the rural policies
stated in the Official Plan, and otherwise conforms with the boundary adjustment policies
contained in Section D.2.2.2. The County of Simcoe Planning Department has no comment
or objection to the boundary adjustment as proposed.
ZONING BY -LAW
The subject property is zoned Agricultural /Rural (A /RU) Zone by Zoning By -law 97 -95.
The lot to be enhanced, to the south of 2508 Townline, is zoned Agricultural /Rural (A /RU)
and Environmental Protection (EP) Zone. Pending approval of the application, the lot to be
enhanced as well as the retained lands, would both conform to the minimum lot area, use
and frontage provisions of the A /RU Zone. In addition, the existing dwelling on the
retained lands would also comply with the minimum lot area and setback requirements for a
structure in the A /RU Zone. The lot to be enhanced, which currently has a dwelling under
construction, would accommodate any additional improvements made on the property. The
current house on the enhanced lot would still meet the required setback from the EP Zone
boundary. Therefore, the application would comply with the provisions as prescribed by the
Zoning By -law.
CONCLUSION
The proposed consent application for a boundary adjustment would appear to conform to
the policies of the Official Plan, and maintains the use and setback provisions of the Zoning
By -law.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Committee grant Provisional Consent to Application 2007 -B -19
to convey a strip of land having a frontage of 7.6 metres (25 feet) on Townline a depth of
328 metres (1078 feet) and an area of 0.25 hectares (0.61 acres) to the land adjacent to the
south (also owned by the applicant) and subject to the following conditions:
1. That three copies of a Reference Plan for the subject land indicating the severed
parcel be prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor be submitted to the Secretary -
Treasurer;
2. That the applicant's solicitor prepare and submit a copy of the proposed conveyance
for the parcel severed, for review by the Municipality;
That the conditions of consent imposed by the Committee be fulfilled within one
year from the date of the giving of the notice.
All of which is respectfully submitted,
Steven Farquharson, B.URPL
Junior Planner
Reviewed by
Glenn White, MCIP RPP
Senior Planner
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Farquharson, Steven
From: Hamelin, Rachelle [Rachelle.Hamelin @simcoe.ca]
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 4:12 PM
To: Farquharson, Steven
Subject: RE: Boundary Adjustment
Thank you for circulating the County.
We have no comment or objection to the boundary adjustment as proposed.
Sincerely,
Rachelle
From: Farquharson, Steven [ mailto :sfarquharson @oro- medonte.ca]
Sent: September 5, 2007 4:00 PM
To: Hamelin, Rachelle
Subject: Boundary Adjustment
Hey Rachelle,
Here is a boundary adjustment that has been submitted for 2508 Townline. If you have any comments or
concerns please respond so I can include them in my report to the Committee on September 20, 2007.
Thanks,
Steven Farquharson, B.URPI
Junior Planner
Township of Oro - Medonte
Bus: (705) 487 -2171
Fax: (705) 487-0133
www.0ro- medonte.ca
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9/5/2007
Township of Oro - Medonte
Committee of Adjustment
Planning Report for
September 20, 2007
George Gander
2007 -B -27
Concession 10, West Part of Lot 25 (Former Twp. of Oro)
THE PROPOSAL
The purpose of application 2007 -B -27 is to permit the creation of a new residential lot by way of
severance. The land to be severed is proposed to have a depth of 45.8 metres, frontage along Lakeshore
Road East of 56 metres, and a lot area of 0.2 hectares. The land to be retained is proposed to have a lot
area of approximately 0.256 hectares. Both the proposed severed and retained lands are currently vacant.
MUNICIPAL POLICY, ZONING AND PREVIOUS APPROVALS
Official Plan Designation — Shoreline
Zoning By -law 97 -95 — Agricultural /Rural (,A,/RU) Zone
Previous Applications — None.
AGENCY COMMENTS
Simcoe County — No Concerns
Public Works —
Building Department —
Engineering & Environmental Services —
BACKGROUND
The subject property is located in the former Township of Oro, south of Ridge Road East on the north
side of Lakeshore Road East. The lands are designated Shoreline by the Official Plan, and zoned
Agricultural /Rural (A /RU) Zone. The subject lands are currently vacant, and are largely wooded with
medium to large mixed trees and foliage. There are no watercourses or wetlands on the property, nor are
the subject Lands within the Regulated Area of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority. The lot
currently contains approximately 120 metres of frontage on Lakeshore Road East, a lot depth of 46
metres, and a lot area of 0.45 hectares.
OFFICIAL PLAN
The subject property is designated Shoreline by the Official Plan. Permitted land uses within the Shoreline
Designation include single detached dwellings, accessory structures to residential uses, and home -based
businesses. For the purpose of this application, it is noted that the creation of new lots by way of
severance is permitted within the Shoreline designation, where the tests of severance are listed in Section
D2.2.1 of the Official Plan. The proposed severed and retained lots would front on a municipal road,
would not be located within an environmentally sensitive area, and would comply with relevant Zoning
provisions of the Shoreline Residential Zone (discussed below). In addition, a survey of property sizes in
the area of Lakeshore Road East and Line 9 South determined that the average residential lot size is
approximately 0.25 hectares for the area. As the proposed severed and retained lands would be 0.2 and
0.256 hectares respectively, the application to create a new residential lot by way of severance would be in
keeping with the general character of the area, and in keeping with the intent of the Official Plan.
As a result of site inspection, the subject lands were observed to have dense vegetation in the form of
mixed coniferous and deciduous trees, shrubs, and tall grasses. While the subject lands are not contained
within the Environmental Protection Two overlay, parcels to the north, west and east are entirely
contained within this overlay, and are identified as being significant woodlands. Section "B5.1.7 Tree
Preservation/ Planting" of the Official Plan states "a) there are wooded areas within the Township that
are not within Environmental Protection One or Two... designations, primarily because of their small size
or their location within settlement areas. However, these areas also contribute to the character of the
community. It is a policy of this Plan that such areas be retained in their natural state, wherever practical
and appropriate, as a condition of development approval." As the subject property abuts lands that have
been identified to contain significant woodlands, it is appropriate that when the property is rezoned to the
SR Zone, that a Holding provision be included in order that future construction on the lots will require a
Site Plan Agreement, depicting building and septic envelopes, and vegetation areas to be protected.
ZONING BY -LAW
The subject property is zoned Agricultural /Rural (A /RU) Zone. The proposed lot will consist of 0.2
hectares, and will have 56 metres of frontage on Lakeshore Road East; the required frontage for a lot in
the A /RU Zone is 45 metres, and the required roinimurn lot area for a residential use is 0.4 hectares. The
proposed retained lands would consist of approximately 0.256 hectares, and maintain 63 metres of
frontage on Lakeshore Road East.
With respect to severance policies contained in the Official Plan, Section D2.2.1 d) indicates that that the
severed and retained lots "[have] adequate size and frontage for the proposed use in accordance with the
Zoning By- law..." As noted above, the property is zoned A /RU; a condition of Provisional Consent
should be that the lands are re -zoned to the Shoreline Residential HOLD (SR'H) Zone, where the
minimum required lot frontage is 30 metres, and the minimum required lot area for a residential use is 0.2
hectares. A condition that the property be rezoned will ensure that the severance proposal would be
compatible with the character of the surrounding neighbourhood, and that future development is reviewed
to ensure vegetation preservation.
CONCLUSION
The proposed consent application for the creation of a residential lot generally conforms to the policies of
the Official Plan and Zoning By -law.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Committee grant provisional consent to Application 2007 -B -27 for the
creation of a new residential lot, having an area of 0.2 hectares and frontage on Lakeshore Road East of 56
metres, subject to the following conditions:
1. That three copies of a Reference Plan of the subject lands prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor
be submitted to the Committee Secretary - Treasurer;
2. That the applicant's solicitor prepare and submit a copy of the proposed conveyance for the parcel
severed, for review by the Municipality;
3. That the applicant pay $ 2,000.00 for the lot created as cash -in -lieu of a parkland contribution;
4. That the applicant pay a Development Charges Fee in the amount of $4,749.95 (By -law 2004 -082)
to the Township;
5. That the applicant apply for and obtain a re- zoning, including a Hold provision on the severed
land to accurately reflect the proposed residential land use;
6. That all municipal taxes be paid to the Township of Oro - Medonte;
7. That the conditions of consent imposed by the Committee be fulfilled within one year from the
date of the giving of the notice.
All of which is respectfully submitted, Reviewed by,
Glenn White MCIP, RPP
Senior Planner
Township of Oro - Medonte
Committee of Adjustment
Planning Report for
August 16, 2007
Synergy Valuations
2007 -A -25
70 Ward Ave. Plan 979, Lot 10 (Former Twp. Of Oro)
THE PROPOSAL
The applicant is proposing to construct a second storey addition onto an existing dwelling,
where the dwelling does not currently meet the required side yard setback or setback to the
average high water mark of Bass Lake. As such, the applicant is proposing to add floor
volume in a required yard, and is requesting the following relief from Zoning By -law 97 -95:
5.16.1 Enlargement, Repair of Renovation [of Non - Conforming Structures]:
A non - complying building or structure may be enlarged, repaired, replaced or renovated
provided that the enlargement, repair, replacement or renovation:
b) does not increase the amount of floor area or volume in a required yard
MUNICIPAL POLICY, ZONING AND PREVIOUS APPROVALS
Official Plan Designation — Shoreline
Zoning By -law 97 -95 — Residential One (R1) Zone
Previous Applications — None.
AGENCY COMMENTS
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority -
Public Works Department -
Building Department -
Engineering Department -
BACKGROUND
The subject property has a road frontage of approximately 23 metres on Ward Avenue,
approximately 23 metres of shoreline frontage on Bass Lake, and a lot area of approximately
0.12 hectares. The applicant is proposing to expand an existing single storey non-
conforming dwelling by adding a second storey. The purpose for the variance is to permit
the construction of additional floor volume in the required side yard and required setback to
the average high water mark of Bass Lake. Presently, the attached garage is located
approximately 1.6 metres from the east side lot line, measured from the northeast corner of
the garage; the dwelling is located 2.1 metres from the east side lot line, measured from the
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northeast corner of the dwelling; and the rear of the dwelling is located 14.3 metres from the
shoreline of Bass Lake.
Does the variance conform to the general intent of the Official Plan?
The property is designated Shoreline by the Official Plan. Permitted uses in this designation
include single detached dwellings, accessory buildings, and home occupations. As such, the
proposal to renovate and enlarge a structure that constitutes a permitted use would conform
to the Official Plan.
Does the variance comply with the general intent of the Zoning By -law?
The subject property contains a single storey bungalow, with an attached garage at the front
of dwelling, and unenelosed deck at the rear. The applicant proposes to construct a second
storey consisting of additional living space above the current bungalow, with additional
"loft- style" storage space above the existing attached garage.
The purpose of the interior side yard setback is to ensure that privacy between dwellings is
maintained, and that appropriate access to the rear of the structure is preserved. While the
existing garage is located approximately 1.6 metres from the east side lot line, large cedar
hedges at this location currently provide a good visual buffer for the neighbouring property,
and would continue to provide a buffer from the proposed second storey addition. The
resulting second storey addition also will not further reduce the existing deficient side yard and
setback to Bass Lake, but only to increase the height, and therefore floor volume of the
existing structure in the required yards.
Aside from the proposed addition of floor volume within the yard setbacks, the application
would otherwise meets with all other use, setback and height requirements of the Shoreline
Residential Zone. The issue of floor volume within the setback to Bass Lake is discussed
below.
Is the variance desirable for the appropriate development of the lot?
Based on the site inspection, the proposed addition to a residential structure would be in
keeping with the character of the area, being a residential neighbourhood. With respect to
increasing the floor volume within the 15 metre setback to the average high water mark to
Bass Lake, the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority was circulated the construction
plans by the applicant, who subsequently received approval and was issued a development
permit on August 21, 2007. In addition, the Township has received a letter from Mr. Ernie
Doolittle, the neighbour to the immediate east of the subject property, indicating no
objection to the proposed second storey addition.
As the proposed addition will also not further reduce an existing deficient side yard and
setback to Bass Lake, has previous approval from the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation
Authority, and constitutes an addition to an existing permitted use, the proposal is deemed
to be desirable for the appropriate development on the lot.
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Is the variance minor.
On the basis that the proposed addition to an existing non - conforming structure otherwise
complies with the Zoning By -law and conforms to the Official Plan, the variance is
considered to be minor.
CONCLUSION
The proposed application to enlarge an existing non - conforming structure generally satisfies
the tests of a variance.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Committee Approve Variance application 2007 -A -25, being a
minor variance to construct a second storey addition on an existing dwelling and attached
garage, with existing deficient setbacks being 1.7 metres from the east lot line, and 14.3
metres from the shoreline of Bass Lake, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the proposed second storey addition be constructed as depicted on the site plan
prepared by Jack Steenhof, being Drawing A -1.0, dated August 3, 2007;
2. That the appropriate building permit be obtained from the Township's Chief
Building Official only after the Committee's decision becomes final and binding, as
provided for within the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13.
All of which is respectfully submitted,
_ram Kozlowski, B.URP
Planner
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Reviewed` by
Glenn White, MCIP RPP
Senior Planner
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My name is Ernie Doolittle and I am the registered owner of 68 Ward Avenue, Orillia. 1 have lived
there on a full -time basis for over 40 years. I am friendly with my next door neighbours at 70 Ward
Avenue, Stacie and Stephen Fields.
I have been advised that they plan on renovating their property to build a second floor, arid that they are
in the process of applying for a minor variance from the township of Oro - Medonte to obtain permission
for the following:
I — The existing bedrooms on the west side of their building are less than the required 3 metres from the
property line. They wish to build the second floor above the existing bedrooms so that the second floor
is the same distance from the property line as the current main floor. I have no objection to this
proposed renovation; and,
2 — The dining room on the lake side is approximately 47 feet from the lake. They wish to build the
second floor above the existing dining room which will also be approximately 47 feet from the water. I
have no objection to this structure.
I do not plan to attend any committee meeting to object to the above noted renovations, and am willing
to co- operate with the Township's requirements for the minor variance.
If you have any questions, I can be reached at 705- 326 -6069 or atCernedoo — - . Qr
RUG -23 -2007 09:38 FROM:NVCA
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Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
Centre for Conservation John Hix Conservation Administration Contra
Tiffin Conservation Area 8195 Concession Lino 8; Utopia, Ontario LOM 1 TO
Telephone: 705.424.1479 Fax: 705.424.2115 Email: admin@nvca.on.oa
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August 21, 2007
PERMIT
#2007 -7776
in accordance with Section 28 (1) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990 and Ontario
Regulation 172/06, permission has been granted to the applicant, subject to the conditions below, If
you do not agree with these conditions, you have a right to a Hearing under the Conservation
Authorities Act. Please notify the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) within 30 days
of receipt of this permit to exercise your right to a Hearing. Should you fail to notify the NVCA within
30 days of receipt of this permit, you will agree to the conditions as set out below.
APPLICANT: Stacie Fields
626 Vesta Drive
Toronto, Ontario, M5N 6H9
LOCATION: Part Lot 15, Concession 14, Township of Oro- Medonte, County of Simcoe
Property Assessment Roil #: 436401000536200
UTM Coordinates: Easting 618326, Northing 4940874
PROPOSAL: for the construction of anew structure (house addition) and the placement of fill (septic
system), at the above noted location as indicated on the noted drawing(s), subject to the
following conditions:
This permit is valid from Attaus>t 29, 2007 to Alogusit 21
j 2009
SPECIAL PERMIT CONDITIONS
1) That consent is given to NVCA, its employees and other persons as required by NVCA, to access the
property for the purpose of inspection, obtaining information, and or monitoring any and all works,
activities and or construction pertaining to the property in addition to the works as approved under
cover of any permit issued by NVCA.
2) That the works be carried out in accordance with the following submissions:
• S. Fields Cottage drawings prepared by Steenhof (12 pages), dated August 2007 (on file)
• Revised site plan drawing showing location of the new proposed septic system, submitted by
the property owner on August 21, 2007 (on file)
3) All materials and equipment used for the purpose of site preparation and project completion shall be
operated and stored in a manner that prevents any deleterious substance from entering the water.
Vehicular re- fuelling and maintenance should be conducted well away from the water.
4) That nothing herein authorizes any person to carry out any work or undertaking, which may result in
harmful alteration, disruption or destruction of fish habitat or any fishery.
5) Please note that this permit is only valid if approvals, agreements or permits are received from all
other agencies having jurisdiction.
6) Please note that this permit is only valid when the applicant becomes the owner of the property.
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STANDARD PERMIT CONDITIONS
7) That all development and site alteration is subject to all other applicable federal, provincial and
municipal statutes, regulations and by -laws, such as the Municipal Act, Zoning and Tree - Cutting By-
Laws, the Federal Fisheries Act, Navigable Waters Act, Public Lands Act, Lakes and Rivers
Improvement Act, Drainage Act, Environmental Protection Act and the Ontario Water Resources Act.
g) That this permit does not confer upon you any right to occupy, develop or flood lands owned by other
persons or agencies.
g) That appropriate erosion and sediment control measures are installed Prior to construction and
maintained until all disturbed areas are stabilized, to ensure that sediments do not enter any water-
course, wetland, lake, pond or sensitive area within the development or adjacent properties. When an
erosion and sediment control plan appears to be inadequate, the deficiencies must be addressed and
additional measures or practices implemented as needed. It is the responsibility of the owner and the
owner's representative (if contracted) to implement, monitor and maintain all erosion /sedimentation
control structures and practices until vegetative cover has been successfully established.
10) That any excess excavated material must be placed at least 30 metres from any slope, lake, pond,
wetland, watercourse, floodplain, fill regulated area or adjacent property. That any till material stock
piled for longer than 30 days must be stabilized and re- vegetated to prevent erosion.
11) The soils disturbed during construction and access should be stabilized as soon as possible upon
completion of work and restored to a pre- disturbed state or better. Disturbed areas should be re-
vegetated /seeded when the growing season permits. From September 15`" to April 301", structural
stabilization techniques (e -g. application of erosion control blankets) should be utilized.
12) That the owner provides copies of this permit to any contracting or construction supervisor(s) who
must have a copy of the permit available on -site for inspection by an officer when requested and that
the owner ensure that all of the contractors and site supervisors are aware of the obligations under
this permit including any obligations assigned by the owner to the contractors and supervisors. All
contractors and site supervisors must be aware that they may also be held responsible for any
violations in relation to the obligations outlined under this permit.
Note: It is the responsibility of the applicant to carry out the works in accordance with the above conditions.
Failure to due so may result in cancellation of the permit and possible action in accordance with the
Conservation Authorities Act.
Should you have any questions regarding this permit, please contact Barb Perreault - Environmental
Officer (705) 424 -1479 extension 2
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Barb Perreault, C.E.T., MLEO(C)
Officer under the Conservation Authorities Act
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Township of Oro - Medonte
Committee of Adjustment
Planning Report for
September 20, 2007
Walter Stevens/Karen Jensen
2007-A-26
103 Eight Mile Point Road, Plan 780, Lot 51 (Oro)
THE PROPOSAL
The applicants are proposing to construct a detached garage with a ground floor area of 48.9
m2 (526 ft). The applicants are requesting the following relief from Zoning By -law 97 -95:
Shoreline Residential (SR) Zone
Front yard setback
Interior Side Yard Setback
Required Proposed
7.5m(24.6fl) 2m(6.5ft)
2 m (6.5 ft) 1.5 m (3.9 ft)
MUNICIPAL POLICY, ZONING AND PREVIOUS APPROVALS
Official Plan Designation — Shoreline
Zoning By -law 97 -95 — Shoreline Residential (SR)
Previous Applications — none
AGENCY COMMENTS (space is provided for the Committee to make notes)
Public Works Department -
Building Department — Proposal appears to meet minimum standards.
Engineering Department — No concerns
Background
The subject property has a road frontage of approximately 25 metres (82 feet), and a lot area
of approximately 0.2 hectares (0.51 acres). A single detached dwelling and a detached shed
currently exist on the subject property. The proposed construction of a 48.9 m2 (526 ftz)
detached garage is to be located in the required front yard setback of 7.5 metres (24 feet)
and the required interior side yard setback of 2.0 metres. The proposed front yard setback is
2.0 metres and the proposed interior side yard setback is 1.5 metres.
Do the variances conform to the general intent of the Official Plan?
The property is designated Shoreline in the Official Plan. Section C5.1 which contains the
Shoreline policies in the Township's Official Plan sets out the following objectives:
To maintain the existing character of this predominantly residential area.
To protect the natural features of the shoreline area and the immediate shoreline.
The requested variance for the proposed detached garage would appear to maintain the
character of the shoreline residential area, as the proposed detached garage are common
building features found in residential neighbourhoods. Therefore, the variance would
conform to the general intent of the policies contained in the Official Plan.
Do the variances conform to the general intent of the Zoning By-law?
The subject lot is currently zoned Shoreline Residential (SR). The mature trees located in
the front and side portions of the lot, will provide a form of privacy for the abutting
properties and road frontage.
One of the purposes of maintaining minimum front yards in the Shoreline Residential Zone is
to maintain and protect the residential character of a single detached shoreline residential
community. It is also the intent of the By -law to permit accessory uses that are reasonable
and incidental to a residential use subject to reasonable setbacks. The front yard is
established to ensure adequate area exists between the road and structures for adequate on
site parking. The location of the detached garage would allow for adequate area for on site
parking on the existing driveway. The rear of the proposed garage abuts the road and the
garage doors face the dwelling.
With the proposed detached garage, the lot coverage of all detached accessory buildings will
not exceed the required maximum lot coverage of 5 %, as the proposed garage will occupy a
lot coverage of 3.6 %. The proposal is reasonable and should not adversely affect the
character of the surrounding area, as a mature will buffer of trees between proposed
detached garage from the road and from the abutting neighbour to the east.
Based on the above, the variances would conform to the general intent of the Zoning By -law.
Are the variances appropriate for the desirable development of the lot?
Based on the site inspection, the proposed detached garage would appear to be
appropriate for the desirable development of the lot and in keeping with the surrounding
residential area. Given that the proposal would provide for a form of development that is
suitable and consistent with the surrounding neighbourhood, it would not lead to the over
development of the lot. The applicant has received positive support for the application from
the surrounding residents who have no objections to the proposed location of the detached
garage.
Are the variances minor?
On the basis that the proposal would not adversely affect the character of the shoreline
residential area and will not have a negative impact on privacy either the subject or
surrounding properties, the proposed variance is considered to be minor.
CONCLUSIONS
The application to reduce the required interior side yard and front yard setback, to permit
construct a detached garage generally satisfies the tests of a variance.
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Committee approve Minor Variance 2007 -A -26 which grants an
interior side yard setback of 1.2 metres rather than the required 2.0 metres an a front yard
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setback of 2.0 metres rather then the required 7.5 metres and further be subject to the
following conditions:
1. That an Ontario Land Surveyor provide verification to the Township of compliance
with the Committee's decision by 1) pinning the footing and 2) verifying in writing
prior to pouring of the foundation by way of survey /real property report so that:
a) the detached garage be located no closer than 2 metres (6.5 feet) from the
front lot line, and be no closer than 1.2 metres (3.9 feet) to the interior lot line
and;
b) that the area of the detached garage be no larger than 48.9 m2 (526 ftz), being
in substantial conformity with the dimensions shown on drawings submitted
with the application dated September 11, 2006;
2. That the appropriate building permit be obtained from the Township's Chief Building
Official only after the Committee's decision becomes final and binding, as provided for
within the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13.
All of which is re_gpectfully submitted, Reviewed by,
Ste arquharson, B.URPL Glenn White, MCIP, RPP
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Township of Oro - Medonte
Planning Dept.
RE: Application for minor variance at Lot 51 -103 Eight Mile Point Rd.
We have reviewed the variance request with Walter Stevens at 10' ) Eight Mile Point Rd.,
and have found no issues or concerns with the proposed new building.
Lot # 49 - -- 99 Eight Mile Point Rd.
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Adam Kozlowski
Township of Oro - Medontc
Planning Dept.
RE: Application for minor variance at Lot 51 —103 Eight Mile Point Rd.
We have reviewed the variance request with Walter Stevens at 103 Eight Mile Point Rd.,
and have found no issues or concerns with the proposed new building.
Lot # 50 - -- 101 Eight Mile Point Rd.
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Adam Kozlowski
Township of Oro - Medonte
Planning Dept.
RE: Application for minor variance at Lot 51 -103 Eight Mile Point Rd.
We have reviewed the variance request with Walter Stevens at 10' ) Eight Mile Point Rd.,
and have found no issues or concerns with the proposed new building.
Lot # 52 - -- 105 Eight Mile Point Rd.
Pat & Alfons Konrad
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Adam Kozlowski
Township of Oro- Mcdonte
Planning Dept.
RE: Application for minor variance at Lot 51 — 103 Eight Mile Point Rd.
We have reviewed the variance request with Walter Stevens at 103 Eight Mile Point Rd.,
and have found no issues or concerns with the proposed new building.
Lot # 53 - -- 107 Eight Mile Point Rd.
Scott Campion &
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Adam Kozlowski
Township of Oro- Medonte
Planning Dept.
RE: Application for minor variance at Lot 51 — 103 Eight Mile Point Rd.
We have reviewed the variance request with Walter Stevens at 10' ) Eight Mile Point Rd.,
and have found no issues or concerns with the proposed new building.
Eight Mile Point Cottagers Association
President Glenn Harding
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Committee of Adiustment Minutes
Thursday August 16 2001 9:30 a.m.
In Attendance: Chairperson Lynda Aiken, Member Rick Webster, Member Bruce
Chappell, Member Garry Potter, Member Michelle Lynch, Secretary- Treasurer
Adam Kozlowski
1. Communications and Correspondence
Correspondence to be addressed at the time of the specific hearing.
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
MOTION# 9 <'
None Declared. SEP - 5 2007
MEETING: COUNCIL❑
C. OFW.0
Committee of Adjustment- AUGUST 1E, 2007
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3. Hearings:
9:30 2007 -B -21 Helen Perry
Lot 17, Concession 11
556 Line 11 North
(Former Township of Oro)
In Attendance: Greg Shelswell, Helen Perry
Motion No. CA070816 -1
BE IT RESOLVED that:
Moved by Bruce Chappell, seconded by Rick Webster
"Committee grant Provisional Consent for Application 2007 -B -21 subject to the
following conditions:
1. That three copies of a Reference Plan for the subject land indicating the
severed parcel be prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor be submitted to
the Secretary- Treasurer;
2. That the applicant apply for and obtain a rezoning on the severed lands to
accurately reflect the intended land use;
3. That the applicant's solicitor prepare and submit a copy of the proposed
conveyance for the parcel severed, for review by the Municipality;
4. That the severed lands be merged in title with 544 Line 11 North and that
the provisions of Subsection 3 or 5 of Section 50 of The Planning Act
apply to any subsequent conveyance or transaction involving the subject
lands;
5. That the applicants solicitor provide an undertaking that the severed lands
and the lands to be enhanced will merge in title;
6. That all municipal taxes be paid to the Township of Oro - Medonte; and,
7. That the conditions of consent imposed by the Committee be fulfilled
within one year from the date of the giving of the notice.
Carried ".
Committee of Adjustment- AUGUST 16, 2007
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9:45 2007 -8 -22
2007 -B -23
2007 -B -24
2007 -B -25
2007 -B -26
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Ucci Consolidated Companies
Part of Lots 26, 27, 28, Concession 5
(Former Township of Oro)
In Attendance: Rick Jones, Agent for Applicant; Brian Davidson, applicant
Secretary- Treasurer Adam Kozlowski read correspondence from Charles
Burgess, Manager of Planning, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority, dated August 15, 2007 (request for deferral, applicant to
complete an Environmental Impact Statement) verbatim to Committee and
the audience.
Greg Blight (requested further information on application) made
presentation to the Committee.
Motion No. CA070816 -2
BE IT RESOLVED that:
Moved by Michelle Lynch, seconded by Bruce Chappell
,,Committee defer Consent Applications 2007 -B -22, 2007 -B -23, 2007 -B -24,
2007 -13-25 & 2007 -B -26 until such time that comments are received from the
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, and until such time that the revised
application(s) has been circulated in accordance with the Planning Act.
Carried ".
Committee of Ad)ustment- AUGUST tE, 2007
Page 3
10:00 2007 -A -18 Mary Spasov
Plan 864, Lot 4
245 Shoreline Drive
(Former Township of Oro)
In Attendance: Mike Spasov, agent for applicant
Motion No. CA070816 -3
BE IT RESOLVED that:
Moved by Garry Potter, seconded by Rick Webster
,,Committee defer Variance application 2007 -A -18 until such time that comments
are received from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority.
Carried ".
Committee of Adjustment- AUGUST 16. 2007
Page 4
10:15 2007 -A -19 Amy & Dylan Briscoe
Pt. Lot 24, Concession 9
(Former Township of Oro)
In Attendance: Amy Briscoe, applicant
Motion No. CA070816 -4
BE IT RESOLVED that:
Moved by Bruce Chappell, seconded by Rick Webster
"Committee approve Variance Application 2007 -A -19 subject to the following
conditions:
1. That the size and setbacks of the proposed dwelling be in conformity
with the sketches submitted with the application and approved by the
Committee;
2. That the applicant obtain any required permit(s) and /or approval(s) from
the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority for the construction of
the dwelling;
3. That the appropriate building permit be obtained from the Township's
Chief Building Official only after the Committee's decision becomes final
and binding, as provided for within the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13.
Carried ".
Committee of Adjustment- AUGUST 15.. 2007
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10:30 2007 -A -20 Bill & Helen Stonkus
Plan M80, Part of Lots 3 & 4
14 Scottdale Drive
(Former Township of Oro)
In Attendance: Bill & Helen Stonkus, applicants.
John Hawke (no objection to application) and; Bill Cartmill (no objection to
application) made presentation to the Committee.
Motion No. CA070816 -5
BE IT RESOLVED that:
Moved by Rick Webster, seconded by Bruce Chappell
"Committee approved Variance application 2007 -A -20 subject to the following
conditions:
1. That the size of the detached accessory building be no larger than 148.6
square metres;
2. That the detached accessory building be located no closer than 8 metres
from the east exterior side lot line;
3. That the detached accessory building, notwithstanding Section 5.1.3 c)
and Section 5.1.6, otherwise meet with all other provisions for detached
accessory buildings;
4. That an Ontario Land Surveyor provide verification to the Township of
compliance with the Committee's decision by verifying in writing that the
detached garage be located no closer than 8 metres to the east lot line, and
that the detached garage be no larger than 148.6 square metres;
5. That the appropriate building permit be obtained from the Township's
Chief Building Official only after the Committee's decision becomes final
and binding, as provided for within the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13.
....Carried."
Committee of Adjustment- AUGUST 16, 2007
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10:45 2007 -A -21 Hawkestone Yacht Club
Part of Lot 23, Concession 12
215 Mill Street
(Former Township of Oro)
In Attendance: Paul Marshall, applicant.
Motion No. CA070816 -6
BE IT RESOLVED that:
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Moved by Garry Potter, seconded by Bruce Chappell
"Committee approve Variance Application 2007 -A -21 subject to the following
conditions:
1. That the proposed addition to the existing structure maintain a setback of
14.5 metres to the average high water mark of Lake Simcoe;
2. That the appropriate approval(s) and/or permit(s) be obtained from the Lake
Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, if required;
3. That the appropriate building permit be obtained from the Township's
Chief Building Official only after the Committee's decision becomes final
and binding, as provided for within the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13.
Carried ".
Committee of Adjustment, AUGUST 1E, 2007
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11:00 2007 -A -22 Brian & Johna Dalrymple
Part of Lot 11, Concession 12
(Former Township of Medonte)
In Attendance: Brian & Johna Dalrymple, applicants; Paul Stringer,
applicant's contractor.
Secretary- Treasurer Adam Kozlowski read correspondence from Tim
Salkeld, Resource Planner, Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority,
dated August 15, 2007 (no objection to application, revised permit required)
verbatim to Committee and the audience.
Wanda Warder (objection to application) made presentation to Committee.
Motion No. CA070816 -7
BE IT RESOLVED that:
Moved by Bruce Chappell, seconded by Rick Webster
"Committee approve Variance Application 2007 -A -22 subject to the following
conditions:
1. That the size and setbacks of the proposed dwelling unit be in conformity
with the sketches submitted with the application and approved by the
Committee;
2. That the applicant obtain any required permit(s) and /or approval(s) from
the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority for the construction of the
dwelling;
3. That the appropriate building permit be obtained from the Township's Chief
Building Official only after the Committee's decision becomes final and
binding, as provided for within the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13.
Carried ".
Committee of Adjustment- AUGUST 16, 2007
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11 :15 2007 -A -23 Donald Wilson
Plan 217, Part of Lots 8 & 9
319 Line 11 South
(Former Township of Oro)
In Attendance: Donald Wilson, applicant.
Motion No. CA070816 -8
BE IT RESOLVED that:
Moved by Michelle Lynch, seconded by Rick Webster
-Committee Approve Variance application 2007 -A -23 subject to the following
conditions:
1. That an Ontario Land Surveyor provide verification to the Township of
compliance with the Committee's decision by a) pinning the footing and b)
verifying in writing that the addition be no closer than 0.4 metres to the
north exterior side lot line;
2. That the appropriate building permit be obtained from the Township's
Chief Building Official only after the Committee's decision becomes final
and binding, as provided for within the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13.
Carried".
Committee of Adjustment - AUGUST 16, 2007
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11:30 2007 -A -12 Daphne Laird
(Revised) 60 Lakeshore Road East
Plan 798, Part of Lots 52 & 53
(Former Township of Oro)
In Attendance: Daphne Laird, applicant.
Motion No. CA070816 -9
BE IT RESOLVED that:
Moved by Garry Potter, seconded by Bruce Chappell
,,Committee Approve Variance application 2007 -A -12 subject to the previous
conditions as imposed by the Committee of Adjustment on June 21, 2007, save
and except for the following REVISED condition:
2. That the proposed deck shall be no closer than 4 metres from the exterior side
lot line;
Carried ".
committee of Adjustment-AUGUST 16, 2007
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4. Other Business
Adoption of Minutes from July 19, 2007 Committee of Adjustment Hearing
Motion No. CA070816 -10
BE IT RESOLVED that:
Moved by Michelle Lynch, seconded by Bruce Chappell
"That the minutes for the July 19, 2007 Committee of Adjustment Meeting be
adopted as printed and circulated
5. Adjournment
Motion No. CA0 70 81 6 -1 1
BE IT RESOLVED that:
Moved by Bruce Chappell, seconded by Michelle Lynch
"We do now adjourn at 1:30 pm
..Carried."
.. Carried."
(NOTE: A digital recording of this meeting is available for review.)
Chairperson
Lynda Aiken
Secretary- Treasurer
Adam Kozlowski
Committee of Adjustment - AUGUST 16, 2007
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