THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWN OF GEORGINA
Committee of Adjustment

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Town of Georgina Civic Centre
26557 Civic Centre Rd.
Keswick, ON

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.”

2.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEM(S)

 

3.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

4.
EXPLANATION OF HEARING PROCEDURE

 

5.
REQUESTS FOR DEFERRAL OR WITHDRAWL

 

6.
APPLICATIONS FOR CONSENT

 

7.
APPLICATIONS FOR MINOR VARIANCE

 

1.
MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION A23-22 YING AND DE QING WANG LOT 56, RPLAN 408

This item has attachments. 
1.A23-22 - 684 The Queensway South.pdf
2.Attachments combined.pdf
    1. That the Committee of Adjustment receive Report No. DS-2022-0093 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department, dated October 11, 2022, respecting Minor Variance Application A23-22, submitted by Ying and De Qing Wang for the property municipally addressed as 684 The Queensway South.

    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 Minor Variance Application A23-22 to permit relief from the following:

        1. Section 5.1(b): To permit the construction of an accessory structure in a front yard; whereas an accessory structure shall not be erected in any yard other than in an interior side yard or rear yard; and
        2. Section 5.45(a): To permit a northern interior side yard setback of 1.89 m and a southern interior side yard setback of 0.45 m whereas an interior side yard setback of 1.2m on one side and a setback of 2.5 m on the other side is required; and
        3. Section 5.45(a): To permit a dwelling with a ground floor area of 80 square metres whereas a minimum ground floor area of 100 square metres is required.

      2. That the approval of Minor Variance Application A23-22 be subject to the following term(s):

        1. That the proposed accessory structure be constructed in general conformity with Attachment 5 to Report DS-2022-0093, in accordance with the relief recommended to be approved in Recommendation 2(a).
        2. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5.45(a) of Zoning By-law No. 500, as amended, as it relates to permitted interior yard encroachments, the encroachments as set out in Attachment 5 to Report DS-2022-0093 shall apply and no further encroachments shall be permitted.
        3. That the proposed accessory structure shall not have any water fixtures.
        4. That the proposed accessory structure shall not be used for sleeping accommodation / living quarters at any time.

      3. That the approval of Minor Variance Application A23-22 be subject to the following condition(s):
        1. The applicant/owner shall provide an Arborist Report and Tree Compensation Plan to the satisfaction of the Town’s Planning Policy Division in accordance with the Town of Georgina Tree Preservation and Compensation Policy.
        2. The applicant/owner shall provide a detailed lot grading and drainage plan including existing and proposed entrance prepared by a Professional Engineer skilled and competent in such works and all in accordance with the requirements of Part 4 of By-law 2011-0044 (REG-1), as amended. The plan shall show existing conditions including grade elevations of the entire lot, to the satisfaction of the Town’s Development Engineering Division.

2.
MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION A34-21 26OH37 HOLDINGS INC. CON 4 PT LOT 21 RS65R5964 PART 1 RS65R22678 PART 2

This item has attachments. 
1.A34-21 - 26037 Woodbine Avenue Minor Variance.pdf
2.Combined Attachments v2.pdf
    1. That the Committee of Adjustment receive Report No. DS-2022-0092 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department, dated October 11, 2022, respecting Minor Variance Application A34-21, submitted by 26OH37 Holdings Inc. for the property municipally addressed as 26037 Woodbine Avenue, 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 deny Minor Variance Application A34-22 to permit relief from the following:

        1. Section 15.4 (f): To permit a minimum lot line setback of 0.5 metres for a driveway (as shown on Attachment 5);

        2. Section 15.4 (h): To permit parking spaces 5, 6 and 7 (as shown on Attachment 5) to have a nil setback from the front lot line; whereas parking areas must be set back a minimum of 1.5 metres from any lot line;

        3. Section 5.28 (b): To reduce the minimum required parking space ratio for Building 3 (as shown on Attachment 5) to 3.2 parking spaces per 95 square metres of non-residential floor area; whereas a minimum ratio of 5.5 parking spaces per 95 square metres of non-residential floor area is required for multi-unit commercial centre buildings;

        4. Section 5.28 (b): To reduce the minimum required parking space ratio for Building 2a (as shown on Attachment 5) to 1.1 parking spaces per 95 square metres of non-residential floor area;

        5. Section 15.4 (h): To permit parking spaces 5, 6 and 7 (as shown on Attachment 5) to have a nil setback from the front lot line; whereas parking areas must be set back a minimum of 1.5 metres from any lot line;

        6. Section 15.4 (f): To permit a minimum lot line setback of 0.5 metres for a driveway (as shown on Attachment 5);

        7. Section 5.25 (a): To permit the provision of a minimum of one (1) loading space for the Ex. Garage and Buildings 2A, 3 and 4 (as shown on Attachment 5); whereas a minimum of three (3) loading space are required for these buildings;

        8. Section 2.34: To amend the definition of ‘business or professional office’ to permit innovation / incubation spaces up to a maximum of 139.5 square metres per unit with related storage; whereas the current definition of ‘business or professional office’ does not contemplate such uses.

        9. Section 2.196: To amend the definition of ‘studio’ to permit movie set staging and film / animation production; whereas the current definition of ‘studio’ does not contemplate such uses;

        10. Section 15.2: To add ‘light manufacturing including related storage’ as a permitted non-residential use in the site-specific Highway Commercial (C2-12) zone;

        11. Section 15.2: To add ‘light warehouse and/or wholesaling establishment including related storage’ as a permitted non-residential use in the site-specific Highway Commercial (C2-12) zone;

      2. That the Committee of Adjustment approve Minor Variance Application A34-22 to permit relief from the following:

        1. Section 15.4 (e): To permit a minimum rear yard of 4.0 metres for Building 4 (as shown as Attachment 5); whereas a minimum rear yard of 8 metres is required;

        2. Section 2.34: To amend the definition of ‘business or professional office’ to the following in order to permit ‘innovation / incubation space’; whereas the current definition of ‘business or professional office’ does not contemplate such uses.

          1. ‘A building in which one or more persons are employed in the management, direction or conducting of a business or where professional qualified persons and their staff serve clients who seek advice or consultation. Each building containing a business or professional office use may include a clearly subordinate space (up to 10% of the floor area of the primary use) dedicated to the research, development and/or creation of products related to the primary business or professional office use as an ‘innovation / incubation space’. The research, development and/or creation of products must not be noxious and must not result in noise, dust, vibration, or odour nuisances.’

        3. Section 2.37: To amend the definition of ‘catering establishment’ to the following to permit a craft brewery or distillery; whereas the current definition of ‘catering establishment’ does not contemplate such use;

          1. “A small-scale establishment where food and non-alcoholic / alcoholic beverages are prepared for consumption off-site or for limited retail sale on-site. A catering establishment may include a craft brewery or distillery.”

        4. Section 2.135: To amend the definition of ‘motor vehicle fuel bar’ to the following to permit electric vehicle charging infrastructure; whereas the current definition of ‘motor vehicle fuel bar’ does not contemplate such uses;

          1. “A building or structure together with one or more fuel pumps or charging stations, where gasoline, oils, other motor fuels and electricity are dispensed for sale and distribution directly into a motor vehicle and may include the sale of motor vehicle accessories but not include a mechanical garage or motor vehicle cleaning establishment. ”

      3. That the approval of Minor Variance Application A34-22 be subject to the following term(s):

        1. That future development on the subject property be in conformity with the relief recommended to be approved in Report DS-2022-0092, to the satisfaction of the Development Planning Division;

        2. That future development on the subject property be in general conformity with the provided site plan (as shown on Attachment 5 to Report DS-2022-0092), to the satisfaction of the Development Planning Division.

        3. That the maximum total number of occupants within Building 2, as shown on Attachment 5 to Report DS-2022-0092, not exceed 5 persons.

        4. That the maximum total number of occupants within Buildings 2A, 3 and 4, as shown on Attachment 5 to Report DS-2022-0092, not exceed 30 persons.

        5. That no fewer than 40 parking spaces be provided on the subject property.

        6. That no more than 50 parking spaces be provided on the subject property.

        7. That the total gross floor area dedicated to the amended ‘catering establishment’ use shall not exceed a cumulative 250 square metres on the subject property.

        8. That the total gross floor area dedicated to the ‘research, development and/or creation of products’ (innovation / incubation space) as part of a ‘business or professional office’ use shall not exceed a cumulative 250 square metres on the subject property.

      4. That the approval of Minor Variance Application A34-22 be subject to the following condition(s):

        1. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from the Planning Policy Division that all matters identified in Attachment 8 to Report No. DS-2022-0092 have been addressed to the Division’s satisfaction.

        2. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) that all matters identified in Attachment 8 to Report No. DS-2022-0092 have been addressed to the LSRCA’s satisfaction.

        3. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from the Development Planning Division that:

          1. Satisfactory progress has been made with Site Plan Application B.1.311.1;
          2. Consent Application B21-21 has been approved and has entered into force and effect;
          3. Consent Application B22-21 has been approved and has entered into force and effect;

        4. That the above noted condition(s) be fulfilled within two (2) years of the date of the Notice of Decision.

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

 

9.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

 

10.
COMMUNICATIONS

 

11.
OTHER BUSINESS

 

12.
NEXT MEETING

 

The meeting is cancelled on October 25, 2022. The next meeting date is November 7, 2022. 

13.
ADJOURNMENT

 
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