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TOWN OF AURORA
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING MINUTES
NO. 16-05
ATTENDANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
REGRETS
OTHER ATTENDEES
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Grace Marsh (Chair), Carl Barrett (Vice -Chair), Roy
Harrington, David Mhango and Tom Plamondon
Justin Leung (Secretary -Treasurer) and Marty Rokos
(Planner)
Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
1 DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
• None
H APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by David Mhango
Seconded by Roy Harrington
THAT the Agenda as circulated by the Secretary -Treasurer be approved
with the following revision:
- Item # 1 move to Item # 4.
CARRIED
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111 ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Committee of Adjustment Minutes of April 14, 2016
Meeting Number 16-04
Moved by Tom Plamondon Seconded by David Mhango
THAT the Committee of Adjustment Minutes from Meeting Number 16-04
be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
IV PRESENTATION OF APPLICATIONS
1. Minor Variance Application: MV-2016-16A-B — Arnold Lane Corp.
13 Wellington Street West
The Applicant is seeking relief from the provisions of Zoning By-law No. 2213-78,
as amended, to allow a reduction in the required parking spaces for a commercial
use. Section 6.26.1.3 of the By-law requires 11 parking spaces for 92 m2
commercial building. The Applicant is proposing 2 parking spaces, thus requesting
a Variance of 9 parking spaces. Section 21.2.4 of the By-law requires all parking
area to be located in rear yard. The Applicant is proposing parking are in side yard,
thus requiring a Variance from this provision of the By-law.
The Chair read through the purpose of the Application. In attendance was the agent
Nicole Rogano of Soscia Engineering.
Ms. Rogano indicated that the site has remained in its current form since 1920s. In
terms of parking, there is parking options in adjacent areas to address the Variance
for parking reduction.
The Committee asked about what the second floor of the existing building would be
used for and for elaboration on Promenade Plan within Town's Official Plan.
Ms. Rogano responded that second floor would be vacant.
Staff explained that the Promenade Plan allows for reduced parking standard. In
addition, existing buildings do not require additional parking.
Moved by Carl Barrett
Seconded by Tom Plamondon
THAT Minor Variance Application MV-2016-16A-B be APPROVED.
CARRIED
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2. Minor Variance Application: MV-2016-17A-B — Shin
67 Tyler Street
The Applicant is seeking relief from the provisions of Zoning By-law No. 2213-78,
as amended, to allow an increase in height for the detached dwelling unit and an
increase in maximum driveway width. Section 11.2.3 of the By-law requires a
maximum height of 10.0 metres. The Applicant is proposing to construct a 940 m2
detached -dwelling with height of 11.7 metres; thus requiring a Variance of 1.7
metres. Section 6.28.1.i(b) of the By-law requires a maximum driveway width of 6.0
metres if lot frontage is greater than or equal to 9.0 metres and less than 18.0
metres. The Applicant is proposing to widen driveway to 6.4 metres; thus requiring
a Variance of 0.4 metres.
The Chair read through the purpose of the Application. In attendance is the agent
Michael Smith.
Mr. Smith indicated that they had submitted a written request today to Town staff
requesting withdrawal of MV-2016-17A while proceeding with MV-2016-17B.
The Committee asked if the recommended condition would still apply for MV-2016-
17B. Staff responded it would.
Moved by Tom Plamondon
Seconded by Carl Barrett
THAT Minor Variance Application MV-2016-17B be APPROVED subject to
conditions in the report.
CARRIED
3. Minor Variance Application: MV-2016-18A-C — Anderson
1766 Vandorf Sideroad
The Applicant is seeking relief from the provisions of Zoning By-law No. 2213-78,
as amended, to allow construction of detached dwelling in Oak Ridges Moraine
zoned lands and increase in maximum height for an accessory structure. Section
34.4.3 notwithstanding Subsection 34.4.1 of the By-law states no development or
site alteration shall occur on Category 2 lands without amendment to, or relief from
the Zoning By-law. The Applicant is proposing to construct 1175 m2 detached
dwelling unit; thus requiring relief. Sections 34.1.3 and 34.1.4 of the Bylaw states
no development or site alteration shall occur on portion of lot that contains
Significant Woodland or one or more Minimum Vegetation Protection zones, without
amendment to, or relief from the Zoning By-law. The Applicant is proposing 1175
m2 detached dwelling unit where entire lot is impacted by Significant Woodland or
Minimum Vegetation Protection zones; thus requiring a Variance. Section 6.2.3 of
the By-law requires maximum height of 3.5 metres for an accessory structure. The
Applicant is proposing to construct detached garage with height of 5.0 metres; thus
requiring Variance of 1.5 metres.
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The Chair read through the purpose of the Application_ In attendance was
the agent Kent Taylor of Taylor Design Group.
Mr. Taylor acknowledged he had read and accepted the recommended
conditions.
Moved by David Mhango
Seconded by Tom Plamondon
THAT Minor Variance Application be MV-2016-16A-C APPROVED subject to
conditions in the report.
CARRIED
4. Minor Variance Application: MV-2016-13A - Hudson
405 St. John's Sideroad
The Applicant has submitted an Application to allow construction of a two storey
detached dwelling and cabana and shed within the Oak Ridges Moraine Minimum
Vegetation Protection Zone and Significant Woodland. Sections 34.1.3 and 34.1.4
of the Zoning By-law states no development or site alteration shall occur on that
portion of the lot that contains Minimum Vegetation Protection Zone or Significant
Woodland feature without amendment to, or relief from the Zoning By-law. The
Applicant is proposing to construct a 1011 m2 detached dwelling and 35 m2 cabana
and shed which are located within Minimum Vegetation Protection Zone and
partially located in area that contains Significant Woodland feature; thus requiring
relief.
The Chair read through the purpose of the Application and indicated that this
Application had been deferred from last meeting and had since been revised. As
such, now only MV-10'6-13A was required as new proposal now conforms to the
provisions of the Zoning By-law.
Mr. Taylor stated that he was aware of neighbour concerns and were sensitive to
address these in their proposal. He indicated that neighbouring properties are quite
a distance away from their subject property. In addition, they would be
implementing a tree replanting ratio of 3:1. Mr. Taylor also described how the
irregular shape of the proposed detached dwelling was to produce low impact
development. Finally, Mr. Taylor stated he had brought consultants who had
worked on different facets of the project to assist in explaining different aspects of
this project.
Mr. Predas is the landscape architect for the project. He described that they would
be using a permeable paver which functions by allowing water to permeate into the
core. Mr. Predas stated that his paver had been used in two other projects that had
been granted Minor Variances, 2 Woodsend Crescent and 16 Hunters Glen Road.
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Peter Flaherty is the civil engineer for the project. Mr. Flaherty indicated the
grading plan prepared conforms to Town of Aurora standards. He stated that their
works on the site will result in more water draining towards St. John's Sideroad.
Derek Coleman is the ecologist for the project. He stated the Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan allows for housing if there are no other alterations. He indicated
the Town of Aurora has quite substantial development control measures within Oak
Ridges Moraine lands. On subject property, Mr. Coleman describes that many of
the trees are non-native species and dying. Furthermore, this proposed detached
dwelling would not impact the adjacent trail system.
Ruth Vandenven is the arborist for the project. Mr. Vandenven indicated his tree
inventory found 320 trees on property with which 37 are to be removed.
The Committee then asked if any members of the public wished to speak in relation
to this Application.
Nicole Meunier of 303 St. John's Sideroad spoke in opposition to the Application.
Ms. Menunier felt the proposal as presented by Applicant was misleading in that the
proposed dwelling sits at a higher elevation than her house and would create a
dominating effect.
Mr. Flaherty responded that the property to the east which is 303 St. John's
Sideroad has elevation which drops, rises and then drops again. As such, their
subject property is not that much higher in relation to 303 St. John's Sideroad.
The Committee asked if the Applicant had worked to address resident concerns.
Mr. Kent responded that they had modified building height, repositioned cabana,
reduced imperious and disturbed areas and also redesigned sport court to be fully
enclosed in response to resident concerns.
Moved by Carl Barrett Seconded by Tom Plamondon
THAT Minor Variance Application MV-2016-13A be APPROVED subject to
conditions in the report.
CARRIED
V NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION
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VI ADJOURNMENT
Moved by xxx
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
CARRIED
Confirmed in open session this 9th day of June 2016.
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Grace Marsh, pEg CARL
Committee Chair XAMT`T
Justin Leung,
Secretary -Treasurer
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