May 7, 1998
To:Scarborough Community Council
From:Anna Kinastowski, Director, General Legal Services & Administration, Legal Department, Scarborough Office
Subject:Minor Variance Application A106/97, 2329-2831 Kingston Road - R. Crecouzos, Ontario Municipal Board
Decision
Purpose:
To advise Scarborough Community Council of the decision of the Ontario Municipal Board with respect to the
above-noted appeal.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
Not Applicable
Recommendations:
It is recommended that this report be received for information.
Council Reference/Background/History:
The owner of the subject property appealed the June 18, 1997 decision of the Committee of Adjustment refusal of a minor
variance application to permit: (1)the construction of 3 additional dwelling units for a total of 10 dwelling units on the subject site, whereas the Zoning
By-law permits a maximum of 7 dwelling units;
(2)three additional parking spaces to supply the new units, having minimum dimensions of 2.7 metres (8.9 feet) by 5.2
metres (17.1 feet), whereas the Zoning By-law requires parking spaces having minimum dimensions of 2.7 metres (8.9
feet) by 5.7 metres (18.7 feet).
Council, in June 1995, redesignated and rezoned the subject site to convert the second-storey of this building from offices
to residential dwelling units. At that time, the property owner requested that he be permitted to construct 7 dwelling units.
As part of Council=s approval, 7 additional parking spaces were also provided at the rear of the property, abutting the
public laneway.
The Commercial Mixed Use designation provides for a variety of uses, however a site specific numbered policy specifies a
maximum residential density of 47 units per hectare (18 units per acre), or 7 units. The 10 unit proposal, at a site density of
66 units per hectare (26 units per acre), would exceed the density provided for in the Official Plan.
The writer appeared at the Board=s hearing of this matter together with a representative of the Planning and Buildings
Department on December 22, 1997 in support of the decision of the Committee of Adjustment.
In a Decision issued on May 4, 1998, copy attached, the Board agreed that the variances requested would not result in a
development that is minor in nature and accordingly, the Board dismissed the appeal and did not grant the variance
application.
Conclusion
That this report be received for information.
Contact Name:
Anna Kinastowski
Director, General Legal Services and Administration
Legal Department, Scarborough Office
Telephone No. (416) 396-7739
Fax No. (416) 396-4262
Anna Kinastowski
Director, General Legal Services & Administration
Legal Department, Scarborough Office
