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MINUTES - Committee of Adjustment - 2020709 Town of Aurora Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes No. 20-05 July 9, 2020 7 p.m., Electronic Meeting 1. Approval of the Agenda Recommended: That the Agenda as circulated by the Secretary-Treasurer be approved. Moved by Clarence Lui Seconded by Steven D’Angeli Carried 2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. 3. Adoption of the Minutes Committee of Adjustment Minutes of July 9, 2020 Meeting Number 20-04 Recommended: That the Committee of Adjustment Minutes from Meeting Number 20-04 be adopted as amended. Moved by Clarence Lui Seconded by Michele Boyer Committee of Adjustment Meeting No. 20-04 Thursday, July 9, 2020 Page 2 of 7 Carried 4. Presentation of Applications 1. MV-2020-12 – 530 Industrial Parkway South – Thompson Funeral Home The applicant is requesting the following relief from the requirements of the Town of Aurora Comprehensive Zoning By-law 6000-17, as amended, to facilitate a one storey addition to the existing Funeral Home on the subject lands: (a) Section 24.329.2 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum front yard – main building setback of 7.5 metres. The applicant is proposing an addition to the existing building with a 5.4 metre setback to the front yard – main building; (b) Section 24.329.2 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum side yard – main building setback of 19.0 metres. The applicant is proposing an addition to the existing building with a 9.6 metre setback to the side yard – main building; and, (c) Section 5.7 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum of 3 bicycle parking spaces. The applicant is proposing 0 bicycle parking spaces. The Chair invited the Applicant or Agent to address the Committee. In attendance was the agent Daniel Zappitelli and owner Sean McCloskey. Daniel stated that the expansion of the funeral home can only be done on the west side due to site constraints. The expansions supports to needs of employee services, additional office spaces, larger reception rooms, etc. The Chair invited members of the public to provide comments. There were no live delegates present to provide comments. The Chair asked staff if there were any parking concerns in regards to the expansion. Staff stated that there were no parking issues identified through the Preliminary Zoning Review. Through the Chair, Michele asked if there is an opportunity to add a bicycle rack to the design. Daniel stated that after speaking with the owner, they are able to accommodate a bicycle rack in the parking area. Committee of Adjustment Meeting No. 20-04 Thursday, July 9, 2020 Page 3 of 7 Through the Chair, Steven asked if the request for the reduction in bicycle parking will be dropped. Daniel confirmed. He further asked if they were comfortable with the conditions outlined in the staff report, specifically regarding the statements from Metrolinx. Daniel stated that he was unsure of what their request would entail, but will respect the requirements .Steven asked staff if they are recommending it being a condition of approval. Staff stated that through condition 2 in Appendix A of the staff report, the owner will have to enter into a Site Plan agreement, at which point those studies will be likely required from Metrolinx. Upon submission of a pre- consultation application with the Planning department, Metrolinx will be circulated and they will confirm the requirements. Moved by Steven D’Angeli Seconded by Daniel Lajeunesse 1. That the Minor Variance Application MV-2020-12 applications (a) and (b) be APPROVED, as amended, subject to the conditions in Appendix “A” of the staff report. 2. That the Minor Variance Application MV-2020-12 application (c) be DENIED. Carried 2. C-2020-02 – 2 Willow Farm Lane – Allan 3. C-2020-03 – 2 Willow Farm Lane – Allan The applicant is seeking provisional consent to facilitate the development of a new single detached dwelling fronting onto Willow Farm Lane. The purpose of the proposed consent applications is to: • Create one (1) new lot fronting onto Willow Farm Lane (severed lot). The retained lot will front onto St. John’s Sideroad (C-2020-02) • Establish a 6.0 metre wide servicing easement on the severed lot in favour of the retained lot (C-2020-03) The Chair invited the Applicant or Agent to address the Committee. In attendance was the agent on Joshua Morgan. Joshua provided a presentation that outlined the proposal. Committee of Adjustment Meeting No. 20-04 Thursday, July 9, 2020 Page 4 of 7 The Chair invited members of the public to provide comments. In attendance was Andy and Kerry Mandarino of 6 Willow Farm Lane. Kerry stated that they enjoy the privacy and the mature trees and are opposed to a new home being built next to theirs. The Chair asked staff when the zoning was changed to bring it into conformity with the other properties on Willow Farm Lane. Staff stated that the zoning was approved on February 2020. The Chair asked Andy if he was aware of that zoning application, to which Andy stated that he was aware, but wasn’t sure of the specifics of the application. The Chair asked the Joshua if they received any objections during the Zoning By-law Amendment application process, to which Joshua said that there were not. Through the Chair, Steven stated that there was a letter of support for this application. Steven also noted that there is an existing area of disturbance on the property, and asked Joshua if he was aware if the trees were planted when the original home was developed, or if it was pre-existing as part of the Woodland. Joshua stated that he was not aware of the history of the trees, and assured that if trees are removed that they will be replaced. Steven further stated that upon a site visit, trees will have to be removed to accommodate the dwelling, and if consideration has been made to maintain these trees for the reason that they have been placed for screening purposes. Joshua stated that the owner intends on only removing trees that need to be removed for either servicing or for the proposed dwelling, and intends on returning the natural buffer as much as possible. Through the Chair, Daniel asked how the easement will be landscaped. Joshua stated that the Engineers will have to identify exactly where the services will locate within the 6.0m. He further stated that the intention is to have the services far north of the 6.0m wide easement as possible so that landscaping can be done on the south side of the easement. The Chair asked Joshua if the drawings they received that show a proposed building will be footprint of the proposed dwelling. Joshua confirmed, and stated that the footprint may change as the project progresses. The Chair further inquired if a new driveway will be provided to the existing residence from St. John’s Sideroad. Joshua confirmed. The Chair further asked if the proposed driveway, if it was reviewed by the Region because there is an eastbound lane for traffic to turn right onto Willow Farm Lane, and that also has been taken into account. Joshua stated that the Region would like that entrance to be shifted to the West, and that an Entrance Analysis be Committee of Adjustment Meeting No. 20-04 Thursday, July 9, 2020 Page 5 of 7 submitted to confirm that the sight lines are adequate for oncoming traffic. He further stated that the owner is not in favour of a second driveway onto Willow Farm Lane. Staff mentioned that after writing the report, staff received correspondence from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority that they had no objections subject to a new condition that the owner shall pay all development fees to the LSRCA in accordance with their approved fees policy under the Conservation Authorities Act. Joshua confirmed that they are in receipt of the correspondence from the LSRCA, and that the fees have been paid. Moved by Clarence Lui Seconded by Steven D’Angeli 1. That the Consent Application C-2020-02 and C-2020-03 be APPROVED, subject to conditions as outlined in Appendix “A” of the staff report, and with the additional condition recommended in the LSRCA letter dated July7, 2020. Carried 4. MV-2019-16 – Aurora Investments Inc. – 145 & 155 Industrial Parkway S 5. MV-2019-17 – Aurora Investments Inc. – 145 & 155 Industrial Parkway S 6. C-2019-08 – Aurora Investments Inc. – 145 & 155 Industrial Parkway S 7. C-2019-10 – Aurora Investments Inc. – 145 & 155 Industrial Parkway S 8. C-2019-13 – Aurora Investments Inc. – 145 & 155 Industrial Parkway S The applicant is requesting the following relief from the requirements of the Town of Aurora Comprehensive Zoning By-law 6000-17, as amended, to facilitate the following: 1) MV-2019-16: Section 24.297.5 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum of 197 parking spaces. The applicant is proposing 188 parking spaces, resulting in a parking reduction of 9 parking spaces, thereby requiring a Minor Variance for 145 Industrial Parkway South (the retained lands). The applicant is requesting the following relief from the requirements of the Town of Aurora Comprehensive Zoning By-law 6000-17, as amended, to facilitate the following: Committee of Adjustment Meeting No. 20-04 Thursday, July 9, 2020 Page 6 of 7 1) MV-2019-17: Section 10.2 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum rear yard setback of 9.0 metres and the applicant has proposed a reduced rear yard setback of 7.83 metres, thereby requiring a Minor Variance for 155 Industrial Parkway South (the severed lands). The applicant is seeking provisional consent to facilitate the following: 1) C-2019-08: To sever the existing lot to allow for the creation of one new lot fronting Industrial Parkway South shown as Parts 9, 10 and 11 (155 Industrial Parkway South) (being the severed lands). 2) C-2019-10: To allow an easement over Parts 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 for access, maneuvering and parking. 3) C-2019-13: To allow for a reciprocal servicing easement over Parts 2,3,4,5,6,7,8 & 9. The Chair invited the Applicant or Agent to address the Committee. In attendance was the agent on Domenic Rotundo. Domenic stated that his client owns the entire parcel and developed in stages. He stated that in 2007, the first development was the north building at 145 Industrial Parkway South, and that the second building was built in 2018. The purpose of the consent is to be able to finance the building separately. The Chair invited members of the public to provide comments. There were no live delegates present to provide comments. The Chair asked staff if the parking for 145 & 155 Industrial Parkway South are currently in conformity with the Zoning By-law, and if by the severance that there is a deficiency in parking. Staff confirmed. Through the Chair, Steven asked staff to clarify whether the requested minimum rear yard setback as per application MV-2019-17, that the encroachment is due to the existing building and is only created should the severance be granted, and if there is a surplus in parking in the retained lot. Staff confirmed. The Chair stated that during a site visit, that he observed a lack of parking strips provided on the site, and was not able to identify or count the number parking space. He suggested to the application that the parking spaces should be Committee of Adjustment Meeting No. 20-04 Thursday, July 9, 2020 Page 7 of 7 identified appropriately, so that they may be readily identified, and that it be made a condition of approval. Domenic stated that he will relay the information back to the owner, and is not opposed to it being a condition of approval. Moved by Steven D’Angeli Seconded by Daniel Lajeunesse 1. That the Minor Variance Application MV-2019-16 and MV-2019-17 be APPROVED, subject to the conditions outline is the staff report, as well as subject to the additional condition that the parking spaces as outlined in the report are made to be readily identifiable within a period of no more than 6 months. Moved by Michele Boyer Seconded by Clarence Lui 2. That the Consent Application C-2019-08, C-2019-10, and C-2019-13 be APPROVED, subject to conditions as outlined in Appendix “A” of the staff report. Carried 5. New Business 6. Adjournment Moved by Michele Boyer That the meeting be adjourned at 8:25 PM. CARRIED Confirmed in open session this 9th day of July, 2020.