Prepared By: Mark Chiovitti

File: A095/14 Applicant: SABRINA CORTELLUCCI / DINO

GAGLIANO Address: 27 Thornbank Road, Thornhill Agent: ROBERT DE BARARDIS Adjournment Status: Notes: No Development Planning comments were received at the

time this agenda was printed.

Comments/Conditions:

Commenting Department Comment Condition of

Approval Building Standards Development Planning Engineering TRCA Cultural Services PowerStream Ministry of Transportation Other - _______________________

Legend: - Positive Comment - Negative Comment

Item # 26 Ward #5

Form 9

COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive, Vaughan, Ontario, L6A 1T1

Tel [905] 832-2281 Fax [905] 832-8535

FILE NUMBER: A095/14 APPLICANT: SABRINA CORTELLUCCI / DINO GAGLIANO PROPERTY: Part of Lot 31, Concession 1 (Lot 12, Registered Plan No. 2951 municipally known as

27 Thornbank Road, Thornhill) ZONING: The subject lands are zoned R1V, Old Village Residential subject to the provisions of

exception 9(662) under By-Law 1-88 as amended. PURPOSE: To permit the maintenance of a pre-cast concrete retaining wall. PROPOSAL: 1) To maintain a 0.0 metre setback for an existing pre-cast retaining wall, having a

maximum height of 5.08 metres. (North / East Corner) BY-LAW REQUIREMENT:

1) A minimum setback of 5.08 metres is required from the nearest property line, as a retaining wall which exceeds 1.0 metre in height must be setback from the nearest property line a distance equal to its height.

A sketch is attached illustrating the request. This application will be heard by the Committee of Adjustment on the date and time shown below.

DATE: THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2014 TIME: 6:00 PM LOCATION: COMMITTEE ROOM 242/243 (2nd Floor)

VAUGHAN CITY HALL 2141 MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE VAUGHAN, ONTARIO L6A 1T1

You are invited to attend this public hearing in person to express your views about this application or you may be represented by counsel for that purpose. If you do not attend at the hearing it may proceed in your absence and, except as otherwise provided in the Planning Act, you will not be entitled to any further notice of the proceedings. If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Committee of Adjustment with respect to this application, you must complete the attached “Request for Decision” form and submit it to the Secretary-Treasurer. Additional information is available from the Committee of Adjustment staff between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday at the Committee of Adjustment, Clerks Department: Tel:(905) 832-8585/Fax: (905) 832-8535. If you wish to make written comments on this application they may be forwarded to the Secretary - Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment PRIOR TO THE MEETING. Your comments are collected under the legal authority of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990,Chapter c. P.13, as amended. Your comments in respect to this application becomes the property of the City of Vaughan and will become part of the decision making process of the application as noted on this form. Pursuant to Section 27 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56, as amended, public feedback to planning proposals is considered to be a public record and will be disclosed to any individual (including being posted on the internet) upon request in accordance with Section 27 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56, as amended. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Secretary-Treasurer, Vaughan Committee of Adjustment, Clerk’s Department, 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive, Vaughan, Ontario; L6A 1T1 (905) 832-8585 x.8332. DATED THIS 16th DAY OF APRIL, 2014. Todd Coles, BES, MCIP, RPP

Manager of Development Services and Secretary-Treasurer to Committee of Adjustment

Agenda packages will be available prior to the hearing at: Vaughan.ca/CofA

NOTICE OF APPLICATION MINOR VARIANCE

FILE NUMBER: A095/14 APPLICANT: SABRINA CORTELLUCCI/DINO GAGLIANO

Subject Area Municipally known as 27 Thornbank Road, Thornhill

COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive, Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1

Phone: (905)832-8585 Fax: (905)832-8535

The City of Vaughan 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive Vaughan, Ontario Canada L6A 1T1 Tel (905) 832-2281

To: Committee of Adjustment From: Gregory Seganfreddo, Building Standards Department Date: April 1, 2014 Name of Owner: Sabrina Cortellucci and Dino Gagliano Location: 27 Thornbank Road Registered Plan 2951, Lot 12 File No.(s): A095-14 Zoning Classification: The subject lands are zoned R1V, Old Village Residential subject to the provisions of exception 9(662) under By-Law 1-88 as amended. Proposal:

1) To maintain a 0.0 metre setback for an existing pre-cast retaining wall, having a maximum height of 5.08 metres. (North / East Corner)

By-Law Requirements:

1) A minimum setback of 5.08 metres is required from the nearest property line, as a retaining wall which exceeds 1.0 metre in height must be setback from the nearest property line a distance equal to its height.

Staff Comments: Stop Work Orders and Orders to Comply: An Order to Comply has been issued. Other Comments: A building permit has not been issued. T.R.C.A approval maybe required. Conditions of Approval: If the committee finds merit in the application, the following conditions of approval are recommended. none. These comments are based on a review of the documentation supplied with this application. Upon submission of detailed drawings for building permits/site plan approval, additional variances may be identified.

RECEIVED

April 1, 2014 VAUGHAN COMMITTEE

OF ADJUSTMENT

O:\Committee of Adjustment - Development Services\00 Electronic Documents\Building Comments\A095-14 - Engineering Comments.docx

DATE: April 22, 2014

TO: Todd Coles, Committee of Adjustment FROM: Nadia Porukova, Development/Transportation Engineering MEETING DATE: May 1, 2014 OWNER: SABRINA CORTELLUCCI / DINO GAGLIANO FILE(S): Minor Variance Application A095/14

Location: Part of Lot 31, Concession 1 (Lot 12, Registered Plan No.

2951 municipally known as 27 Thornbank Road, Thornhill). Proposal:

1) To maintain a 0.0 metre setback for an existing pre-cast retaining wall, having a maximum height of 5.08 metres. (North / East Corner)

By-Law Requirements:

1) A minimum setback of 5.08 metres is required from the nearest property line, as a retaining wall which exceeds 1.0 metre in height must be setback from the nearest property line a distance equal to its height.

Comments: The Development/Transportation Engineering Department

cannot support this application due to the fact that the proposed retaining wall(s) do not meet the current requirements of By-law 1-88, paragraph 4.1.1: “A retaining wall which exceeds 1 metre in height must be set back from the nearest property line a distance equal to its height”.

The applicant shall provide an alternative plan which would allow for the reduction of the wall height.

The retaining wall shall be designed and certified by a professional engineer specialized in structural engineering with seal, signature and date affixed to the construction detail when higher than 1.0m. The design must be accompanied by calculations clearly demonstrating that the wall is structurally designed for the site. The installation of retaining wall if greater than 1.0m to be inspected during construction and certified in writing by a Structural Engineer as to conformity to design and suitability for the site conditions along with the Geotechnical Engineer as it is related to the existing ground conditions prior to the construction of the retaining wall.

Also, the above variance application shall be circulated to the TRCA for comments.

Condition(s): none

RECEIVED

April 24, 2014 VAUGHAN COMMITTEE

OF ADJUSTMENT

Date: April 11, 2014

To: Todd Coles Via Email Manager of Development Services and Secretary-Treasurer to Committee of Adjustment

From: Daniel RendeCultural Heritage CoordinatorRecreation and Culture Department

Applicant: SABRINA CORTELLUCCI / DINO GAGLIANO

Location: Part of Lot 31, Concession 1 (Lot 12, Registered Plan No. 2951 municipally known as 27 Thornbank Road, Thornhill)

File: A095/14

Cultural Services has received the request for comments regarding the above noted application and offers the following comments:

1. Cultural Services has no objection to the above noted application.

2. The subject parcel of land lies in an area identified as a being of high archaeological potential in the City’s database of archaeological resources. As such, the owner is advised that the following standard clauses apply:

i. Should archaeological resources be found on the property during construction activities, all work must cease and both the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, the City of Vaughan’s Policy Planning and Urban Design and Recreation and Culture Departments shall be notified immediately.

ii. In the event that human remains are encountered during construction activities, the proponent must immediately cease all constructionactivities. The proponent shall contact the York Regional Police Department, the Regional Coroner and the Registrar of the Cemeteries Regulation Unit of the Ministry of Consumer and Business Services.

Daniel Rende, M.Pl. Cultural Heritage Coordinator Recreation & Culture DepartmentCity of Vaughan905-832-8585 ext.8112daniel.rende@vaughan.ca

Cc: Angela Palermo, Manager of Cultural Services

April 14, 2014

Date: April 1, 2014 Attention: Mark Chiovitti

RE: Request for Comments File No. A095/14 Related Files: Applicant: Sabrina Cortellucci/Dino Gagliano Location: 27 Thornbank Road, Thornhill

COMMENTS: (BY E-MAIL ONLY)

We have reviewed the proposed Variance Application and have no comments or objections to its approval.

We have reviewed the proposed Variance Application and have no objections to its approval, subject to the

following comments (attached below).

We have reviewed the proposed Variance Application and have the following concerns (attached below).

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PowerStream has received and reviewed the proposed Variance Application. This review, however, does not imply any approval of the

project or plan.

All proposed billboards, signs, and other structures associated with the project or plan must maintain minimum clearances to the existing

overhead or underground electrical distribution system as specified by the applicable standards, codes and acts referenced.

In the event that construction commences, and the clearance between any component of the work/structure and the adjacent existing

overhead and underground electrical distribution system violates the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the customer will be responsible

for 100% of the costs associated with PowerStream making the work area safe. All construction work will be required to stop until the

safe limits of approach can be established.

In the event construction is completed, and the clearance between the constructed structure and the adjacent existing overhead and

underground electrical distribution system violates the any of applicable standards, acts or codes referenced, the customer will be

responsible for 100% of PowerStream’s cost for any relocation work.

References:

Ontario Electrical Safety Code, latest edition (Clearance of Conductors from Buildings)

Ontario Health and Safety Act, latest edition (Construction Protection)

Ontario Building Code, latest edition (Clearance to Buildings)

PowerStream (Construction Standard 03-4), attached

Canadian Standards Association, latest edition (Basic Clearances)

If more information is required, please contact either of the following:

Mr. Barry N. Stephens Mr. Stephen Cranley

Commercial & Industrial Services Supervisor Supervisor, Subdivisions & New Services

Phone: 905-417-6900 ext. 5920 705-722-7244 ext. 31297

Fax: 905-532-4401 705-722-9040

E-mail: barry.stephens@powerstream.ca steve.cranley@powerstream.ca

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Chiovitti, Mark

Subject: FW: Request for Comments - A095/14 (Committee of Adjustment City of Vaughan)

  

From: Singh, Christian (MTO) [mailto:Christian.Singh@ontario.ca] Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2014 9:39 AM To: Chiovitti, Mark Subject: RE: Request for Comments - A095/14 (Committee of Adjustment City of Vaughan) Good Day Mark,  After review, the following application A095/14 minor variance for 27 Thornbank Road, does not fall within the Ministry’s permit control. Therefore the Ministry has no comments to provide.  Should you have any other questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me.  Sincerely,  Chris Singh  

Chris Singh Permits Officer Corridor Management Office Ministry of Transportation Central Region 1201 Wilson Ave, Building D, 7th Floor Downsview, Ontario M3M 1J8 Tel: 416-235-4276 Fax: 416-235-4267 Web www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/engineering/management/corridor/index.html