THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWN OF GEORGINA
Committee of Adjustment

Monday, August 29, 2022

7:30 P.m. - 9:30 P.m.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre

26557 Civic Centre Rd.

Keswick, ON

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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 A20-22 JENNIFER NORTON 273 PEFFERLAW RD

• 1. That the Committee of Adjustment receive Report No. DS-2022-0079 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department, dated August 29, 2022, respecting Minor Variance Application A20-22, submitted by Jennifer Norton for the property municipally addressed as 273 Pefferlaw Road.

  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 A20-22 to permit relief from the following:
        1. Section 5.4: To permit the construction of a single family dwelling within 95 metres of Canadian National Railway property; whereas a minimum distance of 120 metres is required.

     2. That the approval of Minor Variance Application A20-22 be subject to the following term(s):
        1. That the proposed single family dwelling be constructed in general conformity with Attachment 5 to Report DS-2022-0079, in accordance with the relief recommended to be approved in Recommendation 2(a).

     3. That the approval of Minor Variance Application A20-22 be subject to the following condition(s):
        1. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from Canadian National Railway that all matters identified in Attachment 6 to Report No. DS-2022-0079 have been addressed to their satisfaction.

        2. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from the Town of Georgina Development Engineering Division that all matters identified in Attachment 6 to Report No. DS-2022-0079 have been addressed to the Division’s satisfaction.

        3. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from the Town of Georgina Planning Policy Division that all matters identified in Attachment 6 to Report No. DS-2022-0079 have been addressed to the Division’s satisfaction.

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

2.

MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION A19-22 LINDENVALE HOMES 816 PUGSLEY AVE

• 1. That the Committee of Adjustment receive Report No. DS-2022-0078 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department, dated August 29, 2022, respecting Minor Variance Application A19-22, submitted by Lindenvale Homes for the property municipally addressed as 816 Pugsley Ave.

  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 A19-22 to permit relief from the following:
        1. Section 6.1 (a): To permit the construction of a single family dwelling with a minimum frontage of 15.24 metres; whereas a minimum 180 metre frontage is required.
        2. Section 6.1 (b): To permit the construction of a single family dwelling with a minimum lot area of 740 square metres; whereas a minimum 20 hectares lot area is required.
        3. Section 6.1 (c): To permit the construction of a single family dwelling with a front yard of 8 metres; whereas a minimum 10 metre front yard is required.
        4. Section 6.1(e): To permit the construction of an accessory structure with a rear yard of 6.1 metres; whereas a minimum 12 metre rear yard is required.
        5. Section 6.1 (f): To permit the construction of a single family dwelling with a northern interior setback of 1.2 metres and a southern interior setback of 1.95 metres; whereas a minimum 3 metres is required.
        6. Section 6.1 (f): To permit the construction of an accessory structure with a southern interior setback of 1 metre; whereas a minimum 3 metres is required.
        7. Section 6.1 (f): To permit the construction of a porch with a southern interior setback of 2.55 metres; whereas a minimum 3 metres is required.
        8. Section 6.1 (I): To permit the construction of a single family dwelling with a lot coverage of 35%; whereas a maximum lot coverage of 20% is permitted.

     2. That the approval of Minor Variance Application A19-22 be subject to the following term(s):
        1. That the proposed single family dwelling and accessory structure be constructed in general conformity with Attachment 5 to Report DS-2022-0078, including both the site sketch and elevations, in accordance with the relief recommended to be approved in Recommendation 2(a).

        2. That driveways and parking areas located in the front yard shall not exceed 55% of the lot frontage.

     3. That the approval of Minor Variance Application A19-22 be subject to the following condition(s):
        1. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from the Town of Georgina Development Engineering Division that all matters identified in Attachment 6 to Report No. DS-2022-0078 have been addressed to the Division’s satisfaction.

        2. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from the Planning Policy Division that all matters identified in Attachment 6 to Report No. DS-2022-0078 have been addressed to the Division’s satisfaction.

        3. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from York Region that all matters identified in Attachment 6 to Report No. DS-2022-0078 have been addressed to the Division’s satisfaction.

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

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MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION A21-22 TERRY AND LOREN PORTER 90 CONNELL DR

• 1. That the Committee of Adjustment receive Report No. DS-2022-0080 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department, dated August 29, 2022, respecting Minor Variance Application A21-22, submitted by Terry and Loren Porter for the property municipally addressed as 90 Connell Drive.

  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 A21-22 to permit relief from the following:
        1. Section 5.45(a): To permit the construction of a deck which will encroach 5.8m into the minimum rear yard of 7m whereas a maximum encroachment of 3m is permitted. This results in the deck having a rear yard setback of 1.2m; and
        2. Section 5.45(a): To permit the construction of a deck which will encroach 3.7m into the minimum rear yard of 7m whereas a maximum encroachment of 3m is permitted. This results in the deck having a rear yard setback of 3.3m; and
        3. Section 5.45(a): To permit the construction of a deck which will encroach 3.65m into the minimum rear yard of 7m whereas a maximum encroachment of 3m is permitted. This results in the deck having a rear yard setback of 3.35m.

     2. That the approval of Minor Variance Application A21-22 be subject to the following term(s):
        1. That the proposed single family dwelling be constructed in general conformity with Attachment 6 to Report DS-2022-0080, 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 rear yard encroachments, the encroachments as set out in Attachment 6 to Report DS-2022-0080 shall apply and no further encroachments shall be permitted.

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MINOR VARIANCE A28-21 9 THE QUEENSWAY NORTH, KESWICK PART LOT 14

• 1. That the Committee of Adjustment receive Report No. DS-2022-0086 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department, dated August 29, 2022, respecting Minor Variance Application A28-21, submitted by Seyed-Medhdi Taherian Ghahfarokhi, for the property municipally addressed as 9 The Queensway North, 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 Minor Variance Application A28-21, to permit relief from the following:
        1. Section 5:45 (a): To permit the existing north-western attached porch (as shown on Attachment 5) to encroach a maximum of 5.7 metres into the minimum front yard of 6 metres, resulting in a front yard setback of 0.3 metres; whereas a maximum encroachment of 2 metres is permitted;

        2. Section 5:45 (a): To permit the existing south-western attached porch (as shown on Attachment 5) to encroach a maximum of 5.5 metres into the minimum front yard of 6 metres, resulting in a front yard setback of 0.5 metres; whereas a maximum encroachment of 2 metres is permitted;

     2. That the approval of Minor Variance Application A28-21 be subject to the following term(s):
        1. That the existing unenclosed porches be legalized in general conformity with Attachment 5 to Report DS-2022-0085, in accordance with the recommendations outlined in Recommendation 2(a).

     3. That the approval of Minor Variance Application A28-21 be subject to the following condition(s):
        1. Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of written confirmation from The Town of Georgina Development Engineering Division that all matters identified in Attachment 6 to Report No. DS-2022-0086 have been addressed to the Division’s satisfaction.

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

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POWER OF SALE/FORECLOSURE/VALIDATION OF TITLE APPLICATIONS

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MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

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COMMUNICATIONS

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OTHER BUSINESS

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NEXT MEETING

The September 12, 2022 meeting is cancelled. The next meeting is Monday, September 26, 2022

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ADJOURNMENT