THE CORPORATION OF THE

TOWN OF GEORGINA

Committee of Adjustment Minutes

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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Location:
Town of Georgina Civic Centre
26557 Civic Centre Rd.
Keswick, ON
Members of Committee Present:
  • John Rogers, Acting Chair
  • Karen Whitney
  • Chris Burns
  • Lynda Rogers
  • Joseph Bonello
Staff Present:
  • Matthew Ka

1.
ROLL CALL

 

“The Town of Georgina recognizes and acknowledges that we are on lands originally used and occupied by the First Peoples of the Williams Treaties First Nations and other Indigenous Peoples, and on behalf of the Mayor and Council, we would like to thank them for sharing this land.  We would also like to acknowledge the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation as our close neighbour and friend, one with which we strive to build a cooperative and respectful relationship.


We also recognize the unique relationship the Chippewas have with the lands and waters of this territory.  They are the water protectors and environmental stewards of these lands and we join them in these responsibilities.”

As noted above

2.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEM(S)

 

There were two addendum Items: 

B14-23 - 323 Winnifred Drive - Public Comments

B15A-23 and B15B-23 - 106 Victoria Road 

 
 
 
  
       

3.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

No pecuniary interests were declared. 

4.
EXPLANATION OF HEARING PROCEDURE

 

Matthew Ka, acting Secretary Treasurer for the Committee of Adjustment read the explanation of hearing procedure. 

5.
REQUESTS FOR DEFERRAL OR WITHDRAWL

 

None. 

6.
APPLICATIONS FOR CONSENT

 

1.
CONSENT APPLICATION B14-23 323 WINNIFRED DRIVE, KESWICK LOT 36, PLAN 454

This item has attachments. 
1.B14-23 323 Winnifred Dr.pdf
2.Consolidated Comments B14-23 combined.pdf

The Applicant Bill spoke to the application.

Matthew Ka read the comments from report DS-2024-0010.

A member of the public Gary spoke.

Gary asked if all the trees at the front of the house are coming down, as the plan shows three (3) trees staying and the one tree is currently dead and needs to come down. The Applicant Bill advised that the dead tree is being removed. 

Chris Burns, Member, stated that on the site plan there is a site statistic table, and it shows the interior side yard as 1.2 m. He then advised that this applies to a one story if it is a two-storey dwelling it needs to be increased by 0.5 per storey. The side yard would be 1.7 m on each side and if you intend to have a two-car garage there will not be enough space for a front door.

Following the vote, Committee Chair John Rogers advised that the application is approved subject to a 20-day appeal period and two years to meet all conditions.

  • Moved ByChris Burns
    Seconded ByJoseph Bonello
    1. That the Committee of Adjustment receive Report No. DS-2024-0010 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department, dated March 4, 2024, respecting Consent Application B14-23, submitted by Xu Han on behalf of the owners of the property municipally addressed as 323 Winnifred Drive, Keswick;

    2. That in the event no public or Committee concerns are raised at the meeting warranting investigation and a further meeting, Staff recommend the following:

      1. That the Committee of Adjustment approve Consent Application B14-23, as it pertains to the property municipally addressed as 323 Winnifred Drive to sever and convey Subject Land ‘A’ from Retained Land ‘B’, as shown in Attachment 2 to Report No. DS-2024-0010, to create one (1) new residential building lot; and,

      2. That the approval of Consent Application B14-23 be subject to the following conditions:

        1. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of two (2) white prints of a deposited reference plan of survey to conform substantially with the application, as submitted;
        2. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of a draft deed, in duplicate, conveying Subject Land ‘A’ from Retained Land ‘B’, as shown on Attachment 2 to Report No. DS-2024-0010;
        3. Submission to the Secretary–Treasurer of written confirmation that a permit has been obtained for the demolition of the existing dwelling and all associated existing structures on the Subject Land and Retained Land and that all demolition and removal have been completed;
        4. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from the Town of Georgina Development Planning Division that there is sufficient water supply and sewage capacity allocated for Subject Land ‘A’;
        5. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from the Regional Municipality of York that all matters identified in Attachment 4 to Report No. DS-2024-0010 have been addressed to the Region’s satisfaction; and,
        6. That the above-noted condition(s) be fulfilled within two (2) years of the date of the Notice of Decision.


    Carried Unanimously

2.
CONSENT APPLICATIONS B15-23 AND B16-23 106 VICTORIA ROAD, UDORA PART OF LOT 21, CONCESSION 1 (G) PART 2,

This item has attachments. 
1.B15-23 and B16-23 106 Victoria Rd.pdf
2.Consolidated Comments B15-23 and B16-23 combined.pdf

 

The Agent Gord Mahoney spoke to the application

Matthew Ka advised that 9 public comments were received. 

A member of the public, Sylvia spoke; she advised that the houses on Polva Promenade are at a lower elevation than the houses on Victoria Street, as such everything slopes westward onto Polva Promenade. She further advised that with the Septic and Sump Pump drainage it will need to flow to Victoria as Polva Promenade has no ditches.

Gord Mahoney advised that he read all the public comments and there were three things that were common among all of them. The first was additional traffic on the road, Gord advised that the road will be upgraded in the next ten years per the municipality as such ditches will be put in. As well he did not anticipate an influx of traffic. The next problem was drainage, he advised that drainage and grading plans must be provided prior to getting a building permit. Lastly, there were comments on the Environment, as many residents advised that the property is located in the Greenland System, Gord looked into this and advised that it is not in the Greenland System, the Greenland System falls to the west of the subject property.

John Rogers, Committee Chair, mentioned that there is concern about a tree in particular, he asked Gord Mahoney if these trees are on the clients property and will they be saved or removed. Gord Mahoney advised that the big pine that was a center of comments, they cannot tell if this is on the property or on town property. The property owner intends to keep the tree.

Chris Burns asked what would happen if the tree is on the roadway would it not cause issues putting a driveway in as the frontage is only 75 meters.

Gord advised that if it is in the middle there would be 11 m per side. I think it would be prudent to find out where the tree lies. Gord Mahoney then confirmed that they do not have a topographic survey.

Chris Burns, Member asked Gord Mahoney, the Agent, how he would feel about a condition for a topographical survey. He mentioned that it was a wise idea to find out the location of the tree, in case any future owner has to do tree protection it could be very difficult to access the property if the tree is not located on the property. Gord advised that he could have the surveyor put the tree on the reference plan.

The application was approved with a new condition to have the reference plan show the trees on the property.

Following the vote, Committee Chair John Rogers advised that the application is approved subject to a 20-day appeal period and two years to meet all conditions.

  • Moved ByChris Burns
    Seconded ByKaren Whitney
    1. That the Committee of Adjustment receive Report No. DS-2024-0011 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department, dated March 4, 2024, respecting Consent Applications B15-23 and B16-23, submitted by the Michael Smith Planning Consultants; Development Coordinators Ltd. on behalf of the owners of the property municipally addressed as 106 Victoria Road, Udora.

    2. That in the event no public or Committee concerns are raised at the meeting warranting investigation and a further meeting, Staff recommend the following:

      1. That the Committee of Adjustment approve Consent Applications B15-23 and B16-23, as they pertain to the property municipally addressed as 106 Victoria Road to sever and convey Subject Lands ‘A’ and ‘B’ from Retained Land ‘C’, as shown in Attachment 2 to Report No. DS-2024-0011, to create two (2) new residential building lots; and,

      2. That the approval of Consent Applications B15-23 and B16-23 be subject to the following conditions:

        1. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of two (2) white prints of a deposited reference plan of survey to conform substantially with the applications, as submitted;
        2. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of a draft deed, in duplicate, conveying Subject Land ‘A’ from Retained Land ‘C’, and conveying Subject Land ‘B’ from Retained Land ‘C’ as shown on Attachment 2 to Report No. DS-2024-0011;
        3. Submission to the Secretary–Treasurer of written confirmation that the existing accessory structures on Subject Land ‘B” have been removed; and,
        4. That the above-noted condition(s) be fulfilled within two (2) years of the date of the Notice of Decision.


    Carried Unanimously

7.
APPLICATIONS FOR MINOR VARIANCE

 

None. 

8.
POWER OF SALE/FORECLOSURE/VALIDATION OF TITLE APPLICATIONS

 

None. 

9.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

 

The minutes from the February 21 were deferred to the next meeting .

10.
COMMUNICATIONS

 

None. 

11.
OTHER BUSINESS

 

John Rogers asked if everyone was ok with sharing phone numbers for correspondence reasons. Everyone agreed and Matthew Ka will provide the numbers through email. Chris Burns asked if they were all now fully enrolled members, Matthew Ka advised that he is still working on it. Karen Whitney advised that the OACA conference is in June and was curious as to if there is a budget for any attendees to go to the conference. Matthew advised that he would look into this.

12.
NEXT MEETING

 

The next meeting is on March 18, 2024.

13.
ADJOURNMENT

 

Meeting was adjourned. 

  • Moved ByKaren Whitney
    Seconded ByLynda Rogers


    Carried Unanimously
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