1. declarations of pecuniary interest new minor variance

MEETING AGENDA

Hearing of the Committee of Adjustment City Council Chambers

Historic City Hall 46 Dickson Street

Wednesday, March 11, 2020 6:00pm

1. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

2. Committee Business

3. Meeting Minutes • February 05, 2020

4. Applications

New Minor Variance Applications

File Number Property Address A30/19 8 Leslie Ave A63/19 25 Weaver St A64/19 25 Weaver St A66/19 7 West Cove A07/20 85-87 Roseview Ave A09/20 800 Jamieson Pky A10/20 96 Blenheim Rd A11/20 152 Queen St E A12/20 152 Queen St E A13/20 202 Hillmer Rd A14/20 23 Cherry Taylor Ave A15/20 535 Duke St A16/20 95 Pointer St

New Consent Applications

File Number Property Address B17/19 25 Weaver St B04/20 96 Blenheim Rd

B05/20 96 Blenheim Rd B06/20 152 Queen St E B07/20 46 Lowell St N

5. Decisions

6. O.M.B. Update

Adjournment

Community Development Department 50 Dickson Street, 3rd Floor, P.O. Box 669 Cambridge ON N1R 5W8 Tel: (519) 623-1340 ext. 4612 Fax: (519) 622-6184

Application No.: A30/19 Meeting Date: March 11, 2020 Ward No.: 5

Property Owner: Pat & Doris Melady Applicant: Gerard O’Rourke Subject Property: PLAN 940 PT LOT 6 PT LOT 8 8 Leslie Avenue

Proposal: The applicant is requesting the following minor variances from Zoning By-law 150-85 to:

1. Permit an accessory structure with a maximum height of 6.7 m (22 ft.) whereas the by-law permits a maximum height of 4.5 m (14.76 ft.);

2. Permit an accessory structure with a maximum lot coverage of approximately 11.4 % whereas the by-law permits a maximum of 10%.

The variance will facilitate the construction of a 104.03 m² (1,122.7 ft²) garage to store a motorhome in the rear yard. The loft is intended to be used for additional storage space. The variance was deferred at the November 2019 Committee of Adjustment meeting to provide the applicant the opportunity to amend the proposed height, consider landscaping/screening options, and provide a shadow study. The applicant has accounted for the correct lot size; however, the requested height and size of the garage has not changed. General Information: Zoning By-law Provisions: R3 Official Plan Designation: Low/Medium Density Residential Adjacent Zoning: R3 Adjacent Land Use: Residential Existing Use: Residential Proposed Use: Residential

Application No.: A30/19 Date of Meeting: March 11, 2019 Page 2 of 4

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Zoning R3 Residential

Subject Property

Subject Property


East Elevation

Cross Section

Height = 6.7 m (22 ft.)


Site Plan

Existing house and addition

Existing attached garage to be demolished

Side Yard Setback: 1.67 m

Rear Yard Setback: 1.67

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Proposed Garage Area: 104.03 m²

Utility Easement



Property Owner: Michelle & Patrick Schaefle Applicant: Michelle & Patrick Schaefle Subject Property: PLAN 980 LOT 9 7 West Cove

Proposal: The applicant is requesting a minor variance from Zoning by-law 15-85 to permit a secondary dwelling unit to have a maximum floor area of approximately 48% of the total floor area of the principal dwelling unit whereas the by-law requires a maximum of 40%. The applicant is proposing to create a secondary dwelling unit within the footprint of the existing house. The application meets the minimum frontage, lot area, and parking requirements for a secondary dwelling unit. This application was deferred at the December 11, 2019 Committee of Adjustment meeting to provide additional time for staff to work with the GRCA and the Engineering Division regarding concerns with the lower-level basement. The GRCA and the Engineering Division did not have any further comments or concerns in regards to the lower-level basement.

General Information: Zoning By-law Provisions: R4 Official Plan Designation: LOW / MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL Adjacent Zoning: R4 Adjacent Land Use: Residential Existing Use: Residential Proposed Use: Residential


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Subject Property


Site Plan


Secondary Unit Floor Plan



Property Owner: Isabel Leona Leclerc Heinz And Wanda Hohn

Applicant: Isabel Leona Leclerc

Heinz And Wanda Hohn Subject Property: PLAN 463 LOT 13 S 1/2 LOT 12 85-87 Roseview Ave

Proposal: The applicant is requesting the following minor variance from Zoning By-law 150-85 to permit an existing secondary access driveway whereas the by-law only allows one access driveway per single family residential dwelling. This variance is required in order to recognize the existing deficiencies on the site.

General Information: Zoning By-law Provisions: R4 Official Plan Designation: Low / Medium Density Residential Adjacent Zoning: R4 Adjacent Land Use: Residential Existing Use: Residential Proposed Use: Residential


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Subject Property


Site Plan

Existing Dwelling

Second Access Driveway

First Access Driveway



Property Owner: Golden Triangle Partnership Applicant: David Barnard, API Consultants Subject Property: PLAN 58M223 PT BLK 3 RP;58R15142 PART 1 800 Jamieson Pky

Proposal: The applicant is requesting the following minor variances from Zoning By-law 150-85:

1. A reduction in parking to 233 spaces whereas the zoning by-law calculation would require 278 parking spaces for the whole site including both the existing hotel and the proposed hotel combined and,

2. A reduction in off-street loading spaces to zero (0) whereas the zoning by-law requires seven (7) off-street loading spaces.

The applicant is requesting the reduced parking and loading spaces to facilitate the construction of a 5,718.2 m² (61,550 ft²) new hotel building with 105 rooms and a meeting room. The subject property is currently undergoing site plan review (file SP05/20).

General Information: Zoning By-law Provisions: M1 Official Plan Designation: Employment Corridor Adjacent Zoning: OS1, R5, R6 Adjacent Land Use: Residential, Open Space Existing Use: Industrial Proposed Use: Industrial


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Zoning Map

Site Plan

Subject Property

Parking Subject to

Minor Variance

Existing Hotel

Proposed New Hotel

Parking Subject to

Minor Variance


Site Plan

Parking Requirements Table


Elevation



Property Owner: Dwyane Kennedy Applicant: Dwyane Kennedy Subject Property: PLAN 1361 PT LOT 34;RP67R2293 PART 1 202 Hillmer Rd

Proposal: The applicant is requesting the following minor variances from Zoning By-law 150-85 to facilitate a secondary dwelling unit:

1. A secondary dwelling that is 50% of the total floor area whereas the by-law only permits the secondary unit to be a maximum floor area of 40% of the principal dwelling and,

2. A minimum lot area of approximately 411.51 m² (4,429.56 ft²) whereas the by-law requires a minimum of 450 m² (4,843.76 ft²) for a secondary dwelling unit.

The applicant is proposing to create a two bedroom secondary dwelling unit in the basement of the existing house. The application meets the minimum required parking, open landscaping and frontage to permit a secondary dwelling unit. The subject property is located in a Source Water Protection Area.



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Subject Property


Site Plan

Existing Dwelling


Secondary Unit Floor Plan Sketch

Lot Area: 411.51 m2 Density: 50%



Property Owner: Singh Raghvir Applicant: Singh Raghvir Subject Property: PLAN 58M-582 LOT 250 23 Cherry Taylor Ave

Proposal: The applicant is requesting a minor variance from Zoning By-law 150-85 to permit a minimum lot area of approximately 362.18 m² (3,898 ft²) whereas the by-law requires a minimum of 450 m² (4,843.76 ft²) for a secondary dwelling unit. The applicant is proposing to create a two bedroom secondary dwelling unit in the basement of the existing dwelling. The application meets the parking, open landscaping, frontage requirements to permit a secondary dwelling unit.

General Information: Zoning By-law Provisions: R6 S.4.1.274 Official Plan Designation: Low / Medium Density Residential Adjacent Zoning: R6 Adjacent Land Use: Residential Existing Use: Residential Proposed Use: Residential


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Zoning R6 S.4.1.274 Residential

Subject Property

Subject Property


Site Plan

Existing Dwelling


Proposed Secondary Unit Sketch

Lot Area: 362.18 m²



Property Owner: Tyrone Victor Craig Erica Ann Jander

Applicant: Tyrone Victor Craig

Erica Ann Jander Subject Property: PLAN 521 LOT 93 535 Duke St

Proposal: The applicant is requesting the following minor variances from the Zoning By-law 150-85 to permit:

1. An accessory structure with a maximum height of 6m (19.68 ft.) whereas the by-law permits a maximum height of 4.5 m (14.76 ft.);

2. An accessory structure with a second level with utility grade stairs whereas the by-law permits only one storey.

The variance will facilitate the construction of a 53.51 m² (576 ft²) garage to park vehicles. The second storey is intended to be used for additional storage space. The existing garage is proposed to be demolished.

General Information: Zoning By-law Provisions: R5 Official Plan Designation: Low / Medium Density Residential Adjacent Zoning: R5, N1 Adjacent Land Use: Residential, Institutional Existing Use: Residential Proposed Use: Residential


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Subject Property


Site Plan

Existing House

Proposed Garage Area: 53.51m²

Existing Garage to be demolished

Side Yard Setback: 1.52 m

Rear Yard Setback: 2.13 m

Existing Driveway

Proposed New Driveway


Garage Floor Plan


Front Elevation

Rear Elevation

Height= 6m (19.68 ft.)


Left Side Elevation

Proposed Second Storey


Right Side Elevation



Property Owner: Kumar Baboo Applicant: Kumar Baboo Subject Property: PLAN 58M-604 LOT 99 95 Pointer St

Proposal: The applicant is requesting the following minor variances from Zoning By-law 150-85 to facilitate a secondary dwelling unit:

1. A minimum lot area of approximately 405.19 m² (4,361.42 ft²) whereas the by-law requires a minimum of 450 m² (4,843 ft²) for a secondary dwelling unit,

2. A minimum corner lot exterior side yard of 3.58 m (11.74 ft.) whereas the by-law requires 6m (19.68 ft.) and,

3. A minimum corner lot frontage of 12.687 m (41.6 ft.) whereas the by-law requires 15 m (49.21 ft.).

The applicant is proposing to create a one bedroom secondary dwelling unit in the basement of the existing house. The applicant will be able to meet the parking and landscaping requirements for a secondary dwelling unit.

General Information: Zoning By-law Provisions: R6 S.4.2.303C Official Plan Designation: LOW / MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL Adjacent Zoning: R6 Adjacent Land Use: Residential Existing Use: Residential


Proposed Use: Residential

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Zoning R6 S.4.2.303C Residential

Subject Property

Subject Property


Site Plan

Exterior Side Yard (corner lot) setback: 3.58 m

Lot Frontage (corner lot): 12.687 m

Existing Dwelling


Secondary Unit Floor Plan Sketch

Lot Area: 405.19 m²


Application No.: B17/19, A63/19 & A64/19

Meeting Date: March 11, 2020 Ward No.: 2

Property Owner: Robert Sajkunovic Applicant: Robert Sajkunovic Subject Property: PLAN 832 LOT 46 25 Weaver St

Proposal: B17/19 The applicant is requesting to sever a residential property to create a new lot with an approximate area of 343.73 m² (3,699.56 ft²) and 11.07 m (36.32 ft.) frontage along Weaver Street. The retained parcel is proposed to have the same lot dimensions and area. The applicant is proposing to demolish the existing house and accessory structure to create two buildable lots for two new single detached homes. A63/19 & A64/19 As a result of the proposed severance, the applicant will require minor variances for both lots. The applicant is requesting variances from Zoning By-law 150-85 for both the severed and retained lots to permit a minimum lot area of approximately 343.73 m² (3,699.56 ft²) whereas the by-law requires 450 m² (4,843.76 ft²) in the R4 zone. Additionally, the applicant is requesting a minimum frontage of approximately 11.07 m (36.32 ft.) for both the severed and retained lots whereas the by-law requires a minimum frontage of 15 m (49.21 ft.). This application was deferred at the December 11, 2019 Committee of Adjustment meeting to allow the applicant time to submit a more detailed Tree Management Plan, a revised site plan, and additional exterior façade details. The applicant has changed the exterior façade details, has submitted a tree management plan and increased the side-yard setbacks to 1.5 m (4.92 ft.) to appease privacy issues with neighbours.

Application No.: B17/19, A63/19 & A64/19 Date of Meeting: March 11, 2020 Page 2 of 7

General Information: Zoning By-law Provisions: R4 Official Plan Designation: Low / Medium Density Residential Adjacent Zoning: RM3, R4 Adjacent Land Use: Residential Existing Use: Residential Proposed Use: Residential


Subject Property


Existing Conditions

Proposed to be demolished

Proposed to be demolished


Severance Sketch

Retained lot

Severed lot

11.07 m Frontage

11.07 m Frontage


Elevation


Tree Report


Application No.: B04/20, B05/20, & A10/20


Property Owner: Alan Skinner Claire Skinner

Applicant: Alan Skinner

Claire Skinner Subject Property: PLAN D3 PT LOT 26 96 Blenheim Rd

Proposal: The applicant is proposing to create two new residential lots to accommodate two proposed single detached dwellings on the vacant portions of 96 Blenheim Road. This application was originally approved in 2017 under file numbers B52/17, B53/17 & A49/17; however, the conditions were not fulfilled and the applications lapsed. The subject property is located in a Water Source Protection Area and is adjacent to a designated heritage building in the cemetery. B04/20 (Lot 2) The applicant is requesting to sever a parcel of land to create a new single detached residential lot with a proposed area of 895 m² (9,633 ft²), and a lot frontage of 12.75 m (41.83 ft.). The retained parcel (Lot 3), contains an existing house that is to remain. The existing structure is proposed to have a lot frontage of 15 m (49.21 ft.), a depth of 62.67 m (205.60 ft.) and an area of 972 m² (10,463.52 ft²). B05/20 (Lot 1) The applicant is requesting to sever a residential property to create a new single detached residential lot with an approximate area of 895 m² (9,633 ft²) and 15 m (49.21 ft.) frontage along Blenheim. The retained parcel (Lot 3), contains an

Application No.: B04/20 Date of Meeting: March 11, 2020 Page 2 of 4

existing house that is to remain. A10/20 (Lot 2) The applicant is requesting a minor variance from Zoning By-law 150-85 to permit a reduced lot frontage on severed (Lot 2) .The applicant is requesting a minimum frontage of 12.75 m (41.83 ft.) whereas the by-law requires a minimum of 15m (49.21 ft.).

General Information: Zoning By-law Provisions: R4 Official Plan Designation: LOW / MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL Adjacent Zoning: OS1, OS3 Adjacent Land Use: Open Space, Cemetery, OS3 Recreation Existing Use: Residential Proposed Use: Residential

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Subject Property


Severed Parcel 1: 858 m²

Severed Parcel 2: 895

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Existing Dwelling

Frontage 12.75 m


Application No.: B06/20, A11/20 & A12/20


Property Owner: David Ryan Victoria Elizabeth Ryan

Applicant: David Ryan

Victoria Elizabeth Ryan Subject Property: PLAN 542 PT LOT 9 PT LOT 8 152 Queen St E

Proposal: B06/20 The applicant is requesting to sever a residential property to create a new parcel with an approximate area of 422.94 m² (4,552.48 ft²) and 10.5 m (32.97 ft.) frontage along Queen Street. The property is intended to be used for a new single detached dwelling The retained parcel will have an approximate area of 526.86 m² (5,671.07 ft²) and 13.08 m (42.91 ft.) frontage and depth of 40.28 m (132.15 ft.). The retained parcel contains an existing house that is to remain. A11/20 (Retained) The applicant is requesting the following minor variances from Zoning By-law 150-85 to permit:

1. A reduced lot frontage on the retained parcel of 13.08 m (42.91 ft.) whereas the by-law requires a minimum of 15 m (49.21 ft.).

2. A floor area of 42% of the existing secondary dwelling unit located in the existing dwelling, whereas the by-law requires 40%.

A12/20 (Severed) The applicant is requesting the following minor variances from Zoning By-law


150-85 to permit:

1. A reduced lot frontage of 10.5 m (32.97 ft.) whereas the by-law requires a minimum of 15 m (49.21 ft.),

2. A reduced lot area of 422.94 m² (4,552.49 ft²) whereas the by-law requires 450 m² (4,843.70 ft²).


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Subject Property


Severance Sketch

Severed Parcel 422.94 m²

Retained Parcel

526.86 m²

Frontage 10.5 m

Frontage 13.08 m


Elevation


Application No.: B07/20 Meeting Date: March 11, 2020 Ward No.: 4

Property Owner: Manoj Garg Sandhya Garg

Applicant: Hans Madan, IBI Group Subject Property: PLAN 443 LOT 87 46 Lowell St N

Proposal: The applicant is requesting to sever a residential property to create a new parcel with an approximate area of 430 m² (4,628.46 ft²) and 10.1 m (33.13 ft.) frontage along Lowell Street North. The retained parcel is proposed to have an approximate area of 430 m² (4,638.46 ft²) and 10.1 m (33.13 ft.) frontage along Lowell Street North. The existing single detached home is proposed to be demolished. The severance will result in two buildable lots for residential. The applicant is proposing to construct a two-storey single detached home on the retained portion as well as a two-storey single detached home on the severed parcel. The subject property went through a site specific zoning by-law amendment (File R02/19), to reduce the minimum lot frontage, reduce the front yard requirement and establish a maximum building height.

General Information: Zoning By-law Provisions: R5 s.4.1.384 Official Plan Designation: Low / Medium Density Residential Adjacent Zoning: R4 Adjacent Land Use: Residential Existing Use: Residential Proposed Use: Residential


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Severance Sketch

Severed Parcel 430m²

Retained Parcel 430m²


Elevation

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