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TOWN OF AURORA
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING MINUTES
NO. 16-06
ATTENDANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
REGRETS
OTHER ATTENDEES
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Thursday, June 9, 2016
Carl Barrett (Vice -Chair), Roy Harrington, David
Mhango and Tom Plamondon
Grace Marsh (Chair)
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 Tom Plamondon
Seconded by Roy Harrington
THAT the Agenda as circulated by the Secretary -Treasurer be approved.
CARRIED
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111 ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Committee of Adjustment Minutes of May 12, 2016
Meeting Number 16-05
Moved by David Mhango
Seconded by Tom Plamondon
THAT the Committee of Adjustment Minutes from Meeting Number 16-05
be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
IV PRESENTATION OF APPLICATIONS
1. Minor Variance Application: MV-2016-19 — Architectural Dimensions Inc.
305 Industrial Parkway South, Unit 14
The Applicant has submitted an Application to allow Fitness Centre use in portion of
building used for commercial self -storage facility, warehouse or industrial use.
Section. 25.4.10.1 of the Zoning By-law permits 'Fitness Centre' provided that no
port of the building is used for commercial self -storage facility, warehouse or
industrial use. The Applicant is proposing 'Fitness Centre' use in portion of building
which is also used for warehouse and industrial uses; thus required relief from this
provision of the By-law.
The Chair read through the purpose of the Application. In attendance was the
Applicant Pierre Legasse and future owner Paul Lau.
Mr. Legasse stated fitness centre use already exists within the subject property's
complex. In addition, this proposed swimming school would be operating during off-
peak hours and would have staggered pick up/drop off to address traffic concerns.
In addition, the future owner would be hiring an engineer, architect and pool
consultant to assist them in the construction of their indoor pool.
The Chair asked if any members of the public wished to speak with regards to the
Application.
Robert Lawson of Unit 17 spoke in opposition to the Application. Mr. Lawson was
concerned that they did not have sufficient information with this proposal to ensure
issues relating to possible flooding and construction impacts.
Fred Rankel of Units 1 & 2 spoke in support of the Application. Mr. Rankel did not
believe construction impact of this pool would be significant.
George Truft of Unit 13 spoke in opposition to the Application. Mr. Truft also
wanted more information on the proposal.
Shari Card of Unit 12 spoke in opposition to the Application. Ms. Card was
concerned with possible water leakage, construction impact, parking impact and
possible increased water meter costs to other tenants in the complex.
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Staff indicated that staff concerns were assessed as part of their review of this
Application. In addition, this subject property's Zoning has a requirement of 89
parking spaces as per the Zoning By-law. The subject property has 147 spaces
provided. In terms of issues relating to humidity, mould and flooding, these would
be assessed when the Applicant applied for a building permit. Furthermore, the
Pool By-law would also be applicable in this instance.
Mr. Paul responded that their unit would
room would have vapor barrier and be
bearing columns within this unit. Mr. Lau
architect and engineer on this proposal.
reports would be commissioned after
process.
Moved by Tom Plamondon
have its own in line meter and that pool
completely sealed. There were also no
also indicated that he had consulted with
However, more detailed drawings and
the completion of this Minor Variance
Seconded by David Mhango
THAT Minor Variance Application MV-2016-19 be APPROVED subject to
conditions in the report and with an additional condition:
- That Building Services, Planning & Building Services, take into account concerns
raised by other tenants within this subject property's industrial complex.
CARRIED
2. Minor Variance Application: MV-2016-20A-B — Tremblay
20 Ransom Street
The Applicant is seeking relief from the provisions of Zoning By-law No. 2213-78,
as amended, to allow a reduction in front yard setback and exterior side yard
setback to facilitate construction of 2 storey detached dwelling. Section 11.22 of
the By-law requires minimum front yard setback of 6.0 metres. The Applicant is
proposing to construct a 232 m2 detached dwelling which is 3.9 metres to front
property line; thus requiring Variance of 2.1 metres. Section 11.2.2 of the By-law
requires minimum exterior side yard setback of 6.0 metres. The Applicant is
proposing to construct a 232 m2 detached dwelling which is 1.5 metres to exterior
side property line; thus requiring a Variance of 4.5 metres.
The Chair read through the purpose of the Application. In attendance was the
Applicant Michelle Tremblay.
Ms. Tremblay inquired as to whether conditions could be amended by Committee.
Staff responded that they could.
Ms. Tremblay requested changes in conditions as indicated by Planning Services,
Planning & Development Services, and Parks & Recreation Services. The
Committee saw the conditions as recommended as being appropriate as is.
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Moved by David Mhango Seconded by Roy Harrington
THAT Minor Variance Application MV-2016-20A-B be APPROVED subject to
conditions in the report.
CARRIED
3. Minor Variance Application: MV-2016-21A-B — Petre
20 Jasper Drive
The Applicant is seeking relief from the provisions of Zoning By-law No. 2213-78,
as amended, to allow a reduction in minimum distance separation to front lot line for
open -sided roofed porch & steps and to reduce front yard setback for an attached
garage. Section 6.48.1 of the By-law requires minimum distance separation of4.5
metres to front lot line. The Applicant is proposing to construct an open -sided
roofed porch & steps which is 3.3 metres to front property line, thus requiring a
Variance of 1.2 metres. Section 11.2.2 of the By-law required minimum front yard
setback of 6.0 metres for attached garage. The Applicant is proposing to construct
an attached garage which is 5.0 metres to front property line; thus requiring a
Variance of 1.0 metre.
The Chair read through the purpose of the Application. In attendance was the
Applicant Gheorghe Petre.
Mr. Petre indicated that they had submitted a written request to Town staff
requesting withdrawal of MV-2016-21 B while proceeding with MV-2016-21 A.
Moved by Tom Plamondon Seconded by Roy Harrington
THAT Minor Variance Application MV-2016-21 A be APPROVED.
CARRIED
4. Minor Variance Application: MV-2016-22 — Morguard Realty Holdings Inc.
15490 Bayview Avenue
The Applicant is seeking relief from the provisions of Zoning By-law No. 2213-78,
as amended, to allow a 'Kennel' as an accessory use to 'retail store' use. Section
23.D.1.2 of the By-law does not include 'Kennel' as one of the permitted uses. The
Applicant is proposing to allow `Kennel' in addition to the permitted uses on the
subject lands.
The Chair read through the purpose of the Application. In attendance was the agent
Ron Rogan of Greystone Design Group Inc.
The Committee asked what their nearest tenant was. Mr. Rogan responded it was
Goodlife Fitness_
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Moved by David Mhango
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Seconded by Tom Plamondon
THAT Minor Variance Application MV-2016-22 be APPROVED.
CARRIED
5. Minor Variance Application: MV-2016-23 — Bayview St. John's Centre Inc.
15955 and 15975 Bayview Avenue
The Applicant is seeking relief from the provisions of Zoning By-law No. 2213-78,
as amended, to include 'Clinic' as a permitted use. Section 20.7.1 of the By-law
does not include 'Clinic' as one of the permitted uses. The Applicant is proposing to
allow 'Clinic' in addition to the permitted uses on the subject lands.
The Chair read through the purpose of the Application. In attendance was the
Applicant Louisa Dillulio of Bayview St. John's Centre Inc.
Ms. Dillulio asked if pharmacy use would be included as per recommended
restriction.
Staff responded restriction only for clinic use.
The Chair asked if any members of the public wished to speak in relation to this
Application.
Sue Pestell of Winn Place, Paul Deruse of 11 Edwin Pearson Street, Jeff Setton of
87 Burton Howard Drive and Hawk Ballard, President of York Region Standard
Condominium Corp. 1259 all spoke in opposition to the Application. These
residents were concerned that this proposed clinic use would result in increased
traffic into their adjacent residential area via the walkway which links the plaza to
their residential community. They inquired if the walkway could either be removed
or a gate be placed to restrict access between commercial plaza and their
residential community.
Staff indicated that the walkway had been part of the Site Plan Approval Application
for both the commercial and residential developments and had both been approved
by Council in 2011. For removal of walkway, a Site Plan Exemption Application may
have to be submitted for such a proposal. In addition, a gate could be placed there
in consultation with the commercial plaza owners.
Moved by Roy Harrington
Seconded by David Mhango
THAT Minor Variance Application MV-2016-23 be APPROVED subject to
restriction in the report.
CARRIED
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6. Minor Variance Application; MV-2016-24- Aurora Investments Inc.
155 Industrial Parkway South, Units 1-4
The Applicant is seeking relief from the provisions of Zoning By-law No. 2213-78,
as amended, to include 'Recreation Centre' as a permitted use. Section 20.7.1 of
the By-law does not include 'Recreation Centre' as one of the permitted uses_ The
Applicant is proposing to allow 'Clinic' in addition to the permitted uses on the
subject lands.
The Chair read through the purpose of the Application. in attendance was the agent
Andrea Bourrie of Bourrie Planning Services.
Moved by Tom Plamondon
Seconded by David Mhango
THAT Minor Variance Application MV-2016-23 be APPROVED subject to
conditions in the report.
CARRIED
V NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION
The Secretary -treasurer stated that with regards to the staff report provided to
them on Bill 73 as proposed by the provincial government, that the regulations
were no in effect.
VI ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Tom Plamondon
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
CARRIED
Confirmed in open session this 141" day of July 2016,
Carl Barrett, Justin Leung,
Committee Acting Chair Secretary -Treasurer