MINUTES - Committee of Adjustment - 20161013i
AuRPRA
Town of Aurora
Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes
No. 16-10
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Attendance
Council Members Grace Marsh (Chair), Carl Barrett (Vice -Chair), Roy Harrington,
and Tom Plamondon
Regrets David Mhango
Other Attendees Justin Leung (Secretary -Treasurer), Marty Rokos (Planner), and
Linda Bottos (Council/Committee Secretary)
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
1. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act
2. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Carl Barrett
Seconded by Tom Plamondon
That the agenda as circulated by the Secretary -Treasurer, with the following
change, be approved:
• Item 2 to be considered prior to Item 1.
Carried
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3. Adoption of the Minutes
Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes of September 8, 2016
Meeting Number 16-09
Moved by Tom Plamondon
Seconded by Roy Harrington
That the Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes from Meeting Number 16.09
be adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried
4. Presentations of Applications
1. Minor Variance Application: MV-2016-37A-C -- FGKW Retirement Living
Inc., 11+5 Mumy Dr;vp-
The Applicant has submitted an Application to allow a reduction in rear yard
setback, manoeuvring space for 90-degree parking spaces and reduction in
parking spaces. Section 28.2.2 of the By-law requires a minimum rear yard
setback of 15 metres. The Applicant is proposing a four (4) storey addition with
a rear yard setback of 10.45 metres; thus requiring a Variance of 4.55 metres.
Section 6.26 of the By-law requires a minimum manoeuvring space for 90-
degree parking spaces of 7.4 metres. The Applicant is proposing a minimum
manoeuvring space for 90-degree parking spaces on the southern portion of
subject property of 6.2 metres; thus requiring a Variance of 1.2 metres.
Section 6.26.1.9 of the By-law requires one (1) parking space for each two (2)
Section 6.26.1.9 of the By-law requires one (1) parking space for each two (2)
beds which equates to approximately 0.5 spaces per unit or 63 parking
spaces. The Applicant is proposing 0.75 parking spaces for each two (2)
beds; thus requiring a Variance of 0.25 parking spaces for each two (2) beds
which equates to approximately 0.35 spaces per unit or 47 parking spaces.
The Chair read through the purpose of the Application. The Chair noted that
the subject property is subject to an Application for Site Plan Approval. In
attendance was the agent Laura Capilongo, of Malone Given Parsons Ltd.
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Ms. Capilongo noted that staff have no objections to the approval of the
application and the Applicant accepts the conditions from the Lake Simcoe
Region Conservation Authority. At the request of the Committee, Ms.
Capilongo provided a brief overview of the three variance requests.
At the request of the Chair, staff advised that this proposal is tentatively
scheduled to be considered by General Committee on October 18,2016.
Nancee Webb, resident, on behalf of a group of neighbours of the Kingsway
Arms Retirement Home, expressed concerns regarding the height of the new
building addition and proposed use of the laneway, next to 75 Seaton Drive,
for garbage and food delivery. Ms. Webb noted that, since discussing these
concerns with the Applicant, the Applicant has agreed to redesign the roof and
relocate the garbage and food delivery area.
The Chair acknowledged that one letter was received from a resident.
The Committee requested clarification regarding the width of the manoeuvring
space. Ms. Capilongo noted that the variance request for a reduction from 7.4
metres to 6.2 metres would apply to a very small segment of the entire drive
aisle and the rest is proposed at 6.5 metres.
The Committee inquired about the distance from the side of the building to the
houses behind. Ms Capilongo advised the distance to be just over 15 metres
and that the existing trees in that location would be preserved.
The Committee inquired about the manoeuvring space for the 90-degree
parking spaces and Ms. Capilongo provided clarification.
The Committee inquired about the manoeuvring space for garbage trucks.
Ms. Capilongo confirmed that there would be ample room and further noted
that staff have reviewed the application and have no issues.
Moved by Tom Plamondon
Seconded by Carl Barrett
That Minor Variance Application MV-2016-37A-C be APPROVED subject to
conditions contained in the report.
Carried
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2. Minor Variance Application: MV-2016-38 — Akinyemi, 165 Crane Street
The Applicant has submitted an Application to allow an increase in driveway
width. Section 11.100.2.2.1 of the By-law requires maximum driveway width of
3.5 metres for a single car garage. The Applicant is proposing a driveway
width of 6.0 metres; thus requiring a Variance of 2.5 metres.
The Chair read through the purpose of the Application. In attendance was the
Applicant Olufemi Akinyemi.
Mr. Akinyemi stated that the purpose of widening the driveway was for
convenience and to provide extra space for visitors from out-of-town, as
parking on the street is not permitted after midnight during winter months.
A neighbour of the Applicant spoke in support of the Application.
The Committee inquired about whether the property is in conformity with the
minimum requirement for number of parking spaces and whether there had
been other applications. Staff confirmed that there is room for three parking
spaces, which is in conformity, and that staff is not aware of any previous
minor variance applications on the property.
The Committee asked for clarification on the parking challenges noted in the
Application in regard to the manual transmission vehicle, and the Applicant
provided a response.
The Committee inquired about the number of parking spaces and the
Applicant confirmed that there is one parking space in the garage, used for
storage, and two parking spaces in the driveway.
The Committee inquired about the proximity of the fire hydrant to the driveway
and whether comments were received from Central York Fire Services
(CYFS). Staff confirmed that no response was received from CYFS.
Moved by Carl Barrett
Seconded by Roy Harrington
That Minor Variance Application MV-2016-38 be DENIED.
Carried
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5. New Business/General Information
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The Chair requested that the Chair's opening remarks be revised for the next
meeting.
6. Adjournment
Moved by Tom Plamondon
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Confirmed in open session this 101h day of November, 2016.
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Grace Marsh/Committee Chair Justin Leung, Secretary -Treasurer