Mr. Harding summarized Report COA2021-081, to request relief from water setback, EP Zone setback, exterior side yard, interior side yard, and spatial separation between the dwelling and an accessory building in order to permit the construction of a semi-detached boathouse, detached garage and shed.
Mr. Harding noted an error on page 2 of the report within Condition 1. Where it reads "....elevations in Appendix B", it should read "Appendix D".
Commentary was received after the writing of the report from the Chief Building Official, Ms. Murchison, Building and Septic Division stating building permits are required for the proposed construction of the boathouse and detached garage; completion of outstanding building permit BPH2011-0011 for the construction relating to repairs to the dwelling is required.
Staff stated the application meets the four tests for minor variance. Staff respectfully recommends the application be granted subject to the conditions identified within the report as amended by staff.
The Committee asked whether Parks Canada - Trent Severn Waterway (TSW) was aware of and willing to approve a semi-detached boathouse design.
Staff responded that TSW was aware of the proposal to replace the old semi-detached boathouse with a new one and had verbally advised that they did not have concerns with the proposal provided the Committee granted the application.
The Committee also asked if a condition could be tied to the variance approvals in order to resolve the outstanding building permits.
Mr. Harding responded that he did not believe this was possible. Ms. Murchison responded that the Ontario Building Code does not require one permit to be closed to issue another.
The applicant, Mr. D'Silva was present and thanked staff and the Committee. Mr. D'Silva stated he was unaware of the outstanding permit and would make a point of closing it.
The Committee asked Mr. D’Silva if he was agreeable to staff’s recommendation to increase the detached garage’s interior side yard setback.
Mr. D’Silva responded that he was agreeable to the change should Committee grant it.
No further questions from the Committee or other persons.