MINUTES - Committee of Adjustment - 20170309AvioRA
Town of Aurora
Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes
No. 17-03
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Attendance
Committee Members Grace Marsh (Chair), Tom Plamondon (Vice Chair), Roy
Harrington, David Mhango, and
Regrets Nick Racanelli
Other Attendees Justin Leung, Secretary -Treasurer, Marty Rokos, Planner,
and Samantha Yew, Deputy Clerk
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by David Mhango
Seconded by Tom Plamondon
That the agenda as circulated by the Secretary -Treasurer, with the following
addition, be approved:
• Minor Variance Application: MV-2017-45 — Tran-Chan
34 Pattermore Gate
Carried
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2. Declaration 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 Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2017
Meeting Number 17-02
Moved by Roy Harrington
Seconded by Tom Plamondon
1. That the Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes from Meeting Number 17-
02 be adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried
4. Presentations of Applications
1. Minor Variance Application: MV-2017-45 — Tran-Chan
34 Pattermore Gate
The Applicant submitted a revised application to allow for a minor variance to
the reduction to the minimum distance of a deck from the rear lot line, from
3 8 metres to 0.7 metres, a total variance of 3.09 metres. The Owner
submitted revised drawings, which propose to remove a section of the deck
east of the hot tub.
The Chair read through the purpose of the application. In attendance was the
Applicant/owner of the property, Mr. Roy Tran.
Mr. Roy Tran provided proposed drawings of the amended Minor Variance
Application, and indicated that the concerns raised regarding privacy,
drainage, and accent lighting have been addressed.
Mr. Patrick Kenny, resident of 110 Kane Street, spoke in support of the
application, if drainage requirements are met. The Chair noted that Town
Engineering staff have no drainage concerns.
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The Committee inquired about Building Code requirements, and inquired
about the process if the Minor Variance Application is approved but the
Building Permit is denied. Staff indicated that Building Department staff is only
copied on the circulation of Minor Variance Applications, and that this
application is in compliance with Town process.
Moved by David Mhango
Seconded by Roy Harrington
1. That Minor Variance Application MV-2017-45 be approved, subject to
Building Permit approval prior to construction, and conditions outlined in
the staff report.
Carried
2. Minor Variance Application: MV-2017-03- Shimvest Investments Limited
106 Scrivener Drive
The Applicant has submitted an application to seek relief from provisions of
Section 15.67.1 of the Zoning By-law to allow for two semi-detached
dwellings within a block in an Exception R6-63 Zone.
The Chair read through the purpose of the application. In attendance was Mr.
Edward Mak, representing Shimvest Investments Ltd. Mr. Mak noted that the
Applicant is in agreement with the conditions as set out in the staff report.
Moved by David Mhango
Seconded by Tom Plamondon
1 That Minor Variance Application MV-2017-02A-D approved, subject to
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority conditions.
Carried
3. Minor Variance Application: MV-2017-04A — Iwai 40 Steeplechase
Avenue
The Applicant has submitted an Application for a Minor Variance from
Section 34.1.3 and 34.1.4 of the Zoning By-law to allow for the construction
of a detached dwelling in the Oak Ridges Moraine, Minimum Vegetation
Protection Zone and Significant Woodlot area. The subject property is
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located in an Estate Residential (ER) Zone, and a Major Open Space (0)
Zone. It was noted that one of the Applications was withdrawn.
The Chair read through the purpose of the application. In attendance was
Agent Bill Outrid, who noted that the Applicant accepts the conditions as
outlined in the staff report.
The Committee inquired about the location of the proposed dwelling in
relation to the location of the existing dwelling. The Agent provided an
illustration to the Committee detailing the placement of the proposed dwelling.
The Committee further inquired about the withdrawn Minor Variance
Application, and staff indicated that it was determined that a Minor Variance
was no longer required.
Moved by Tom Plamondon
Seconded by David Mhango
1 That Minor Variance Application MV-2017-04A approved, subject to
conditions outlined in the staff report.
Carried
The Committee consented to consider Items 4 and 5 together.
4. Consent Application: C-2017-01 — Artcrest Inc 11 Kennedy Street East;
and
5. Minor Variance Application: MV-2017-05 — Artcrest Inc 11 Kennedy
Street East
The Applicant has submitted a Consent Application to sever the subject lands
to create a total of two lots.
The Applicant has also submitted a Minor Variance Application requesting a
reduction in the lot frontage from the required 20 metres as per section
12.2.1 of the Zoning By-law to 15.2 metres, a total variance of 4.8 metres.
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The Chair read through the purpose of the application. In attendance was
Agent Matjaz Skube, who noted that the Applicant is in agreement with the
conditions as outlined in the staff report.
The Committee asked for clarification regarding the conversion of the lot from
one dwelling to two dwellings. The Agent indicated that the proposed dwelling
will be semi-detached.
The Committee inquired about the size of the variance, noting that it seems to
be a large variance. Staff noted that there are many factors to consider when
evaluating minor variances.
The Committee inquired about the size of the R5 Zone, and servicing
allocation for the area, and staff provided clarification.
Moved by Tom Plamondon
Seconded by David Mhango
1 That Consent Application C-2017-01 be approved, subject to conditions
outlined in the staff report.
Carried
Moved by Tom Plamondon
Seconded by Roy Harrington
1 That Minor Variance Application MV-2017-05 approved, subject to
conditions outlined in the staff report.
Carried
The Comm.ttee consented to consider Items 6 and 7 together.
6. Consent Application: C-2017-02 — Tarantino 15 Kennedy Street East;
and
7. Minor Variance Application: MV-2017-06 — Tarantino 15 Kennedy Street
East
The Applicant has submitted a Consent Application to sever the subject lands
to create a total of two lots.
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The Applicant has also submitted a Minor Variance Application requesting a
reduction in the lot frontage from the required 20 metres as per section
12.2.1 of the Zoning By-law to 15.2 metres, a total variance of 4.8 metres.
The Chair read through the purpose of the application. In attendance was
Agent Matjaz Skube, who noted that the Applicant is in agreement with the
conditions as outlined in the staff report.
Ms. Laurel Cook of 19 Kennedy Street East expressed concern regarding
drainage on the subject lands, possible grading changes, the potential
enhancement of the existing retention wall, and fencing between properties.
Staff noted that these concerns were communicated to the Engineering
department, and that they have been included as conditions in the staff
report.
The Committee inquired about permits for fencing, and staff indicated that
fencing requirements can be a condition of approval.
Moved by Tom Plamondon
Seconded by David Mhango
1. That Consent Application C-2017-02 be approved, subject to conditions
outlined in the staff report.
Carried
Moved by Tom Plamondon
Seconded by Roy Harrington
That Minor Variance Application MV-2017-06 approved, subject to
conditions outlined in the staff report, including all fencing, retaining wall,
drainage and grading requirements as noted by the Town's Engineering
department.
Carried
8. Minor Variance Application: MV-2017-07 — Stronach Boulevard
Developments Inc., 455 Magna Drive Inc., Aurora Bayview Southeast
Developments Inc. and The Alpen House ULC 455 Magna Drive
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The Applicant has also submitted a Minor Variance Application requesting
the removal of references to Magna International Inc. and Corporate Head
office from a site -specific Zoning By-law.
The Chair read through the purpose of the application. In attendance was
Agent Templar Trenaistich, who noted that a similar application was
considered two months prior.
The Committee inquired if the block of land in question is the same as the
block previously considered. The Agent confirmed that it is a different block
of land.
Moved by Tom Plamondon
Seconded by David Mhango
1. That Minor Variance Application MV-2017-07 be approved as presented.
Carried
5. New Business/General Information
The Committee inquired about the sale of Powerstream. Staff clarified that
Powerstream was has merged with other municipal utility providers, and is now
known as Alectra Utilities.
The Chair noted that an Appeal Tribunal Hearing will be held prior to the next
Committee of Adjustment meeting.
6. Adjournment
Moved by Roy Harrington
Seconded by Tom Plamondon
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Confirmed in open session this 9t" day of March, 2017.
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Grace Mar , Committee Chair
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Justin Leung, Secretary -Treasurer