Committee of Adjustment
Minor Variance Appeals:
37 Beechwood Drive; and
47 Vanderhoof Avenue
The East York Community Council recommends that the following report (March 31, 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 described below. This report is for the consideration of the East York Community Council at their meeting of
April 28, 1999.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that this report be received for information.
Comments:
1. Variance Application A.20/99EY
Anthony and Kleoniki Barkas
Re: 37 Beechwood Drive
The owners of 37 Beechwood Drive are proposing to construct a detached garage in front of their detached dwelling. Their
proposal requires variances from the maximum lot coverage and side yard setback requirements, and a variance from the
zoning provision prohibiting accessory buildings in front of the house. On February 16, 1999, the Committee of Adjustment
approved the variances. The owners also requested a variance to permit a deck on the roof of the proposed garage, which
the Committee of Adjustment refused. The decision was appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board by a neighbour who
objected to the approval of the three variances.
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.22/99EY
Beth Johnson
Re: 47 Vanderhoof Avenue
The applicant is proposing to construct a second storey addition and a one and two storey addition to the existing one storey
detached dwelling. On March 16, 1999, the Committee of Adjustment approved a variance to the side yard setback
requirement, but refused the applicant's request for a variance to the floor space index requirement.
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
