Committee of Adjustment

Minor Variance Appeals

The East York Community Council recommends that the following report (January18, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning - East District, be received:

Purpose:

The purpose of this report is to seek direction from Council regarding appeals of the two Committee of Adjustment decisions detailed below.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that this report be received for information.

Comments:

(1)Variance Application A.160/98EY

Doris Keppler, Kingwest Architects Inc.

Re: 34 Bennington Heights Drive

The owners of 34 Bennington Heights Drive are proposing to demolish the existing dwelling on the property, and to construct a new detached dwelling. They applied to the Committee of Adjustment for minor variances to the front yard setback, maximum building height and maximum driveway width regulations. On November 17, 1998, the Committee of Adjustment approved variances to the front yard setback and driveway width regulations, but refused the request for a variance to the building height regulation. The decision was appealed by twelve neighbours.

Staff did not take a position on this application, and do not recommend that Council direct staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing.

(2)Variance Application A.138/98EY

Mozafar Maleki

Re: 244 Sutherland Drive

The applicant is proposing to construct a parking pad in front of the dwelling, with access from Sutherland Drive. The applicant requested a variance to the zoning by-law regulation that prohibits accessory structures between the main front wall of the dwelling and the front lot line. OnOctober20, 1998, the Committee of Adjustment refused the application. The owner appealed the decision to the Ontario Municipal Board.

Staff did not take a position on this application, and do not recommend that Council direct staff to attend the hearing.

Contact Name:

Paul Galvin, Planner

(416) 397-4648

(416) 397-4582

pgalvin@borough.eastyork.on.ca