MINUTES - Committee of Adjustment - 20180208auk
AURORA
Town of Aurora
Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes
No. 18-02
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Attendance
Committee Members Grace Marsh (Chair), Tom Plamondon (Vice -Chair), Hank
Gosar, David Mhango, and Roy Harrington
Regrets None
Other Attendees Justin Leung, Secretary -Treasurer, Marty Rokos, Planner, and
Ishita Soneji, Council/Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Tom Plamondon
Seconded by Hank Gosar
That the agenda as circulated by the Secretary -Treasurer be approved.
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
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Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes of January 11, 2018
Meeting Number 18-01
Moved by David Mhango
Seconded by Roy Harrington
That the Committee of Adjustment meeting minutes from Meeting Number 18-01
be adopted, as amended.
Carried
4. Presentation of Applications
1. Minor Variance Applications: MV-2017-41 A-D — Hadcock
14014 Bayview Avenue
The Applicant has submitted four applications:
MV-2017-41 A is an application to allow the construction of detached
garage in front yard of subject property. Section 4.11 of the Zoning By-law
states any accessory building or structure shall be erected in any yard,
except the front yard. The Applicant is proposing to construct a one -storey
detached garage; thus, requiring a variance from this provision of the By-
law.
MV-2017-41 B is an application to allow the construction of detached
garage with associated driveway within Oak Ridges Moraine zoned lands.
The property in question is in an Estate Residential (ER) zone. Section
14.1.2(i) of the Zoning By-law states only uses in the buildings and
structures permitted on proportion of lot that within the feature shall be
permitted as of November 15, 2001. The Applicant is proposing to
construct one -storey detached garage and associated driveway; thus,
requiring a variance from this provision of the By-law.
• MV-2017-41 C is an application to allow the construction of a detached
garage with associated driveway in portion of lot with key natural heritage
features. Section 14.1.2(ii) of the Zoning By-law states that no
development or site alteration shall occur on portion of lot that is within key
natural heritage features. The Applicant is proposing to construct a one-
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storey garage and associated driveway; thus, requiring a variance from
this provision of the By-law.
MV-2017-41 D is an application to allow development and site alteration on
a lot with significant woodland. Section 14.1.4(i) states that no
development or site alteration shall occur on that portion of said lot that
contains a significant woodland. The Applicant is proposing to construct a
one -storey detached garage and associated driveway; thus, requiring a
variance from this provision of the By-law.
The Chair read through the purpose of the applications. In attendance was the
Applicant, Mr. Daniel Hadcock.
Mr. Hadcock provided background information and details regarding the
proposed development, and was in agreement with the conditions outlined in
the report.
The Committee inquired about possible elevations and the proximity of the
proposed structure to the existing vegetation, and the Applicant provided a
response.
Moved by David Mhango
Seconded by Tom Plamondon
1. That Minor Variance Application MV-2017-41A-D be APPROVED, subject
to the conditions contained in the report.
Carried
2. Consent Application: C-2018-01 -- Grossi
7 Cousins Drive
The Applicant has submitted a consent application to sever the subject lands
to create an additional lot with frontage onto Cousins Drive.
The Chair read through the purpose of the application, and inquired whether
the subject property is affected by the provisions of the Interim Control By-law,
and staff provided clarification.
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In attendance was the Applicant, Mr. Nunzio Grossi, who was in agreement
with the conditions outlined in the report.
Mr. Jean -Marc McClen of 12 Cousins Drive expressed concerns regarding the
proposed application, including the incompatibility of the proposed severed lot
size with the neighboring lots.
Ms. Susan Tucker of 12 Royal Road expressed concern and inquired about
the provisions of disposing refuse during construction, and the Chair provided
clarification.
The Committee inquired about the report's Supplementary Information, and
staff noted that the Supplementary Information is not applicable to the subject
application and should be deleted.
The Committee further inquired about previous applications regarding the
subject lands and associated OMB appeals, and staff provided clarification.
Moved by Tom Plamondon
Seconded by Hank Gosar
1. That Consent Application C-2018-01 be APPROVED, subject to the
conditions contained in the staff report, including the requirement of
Memorandum of Understanding from the applicant.
Carried
3. Minor Variance Applications: MV-2018-01 A-C —Town of Aurora.
95 Eric T Smith Way
The Applicant has submitted three applications to facilitate the construction of
a six -storey hotel:
• MV-2018-01A is an application to allow a reduction in the minimum lot
area. Section 10.2 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum lot area of 1.0
hectares. The Applicant is proposing a minimum lot area of 0.81 hectares;
thus requiring a variance of 0.19 hectares.
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• MV-2018-01 B is an application to allow an increase in the maximum
building height. Section 10.2 of the Zoning By-law requires a maximum
building height of 13.5 metres. The Applicant is proposing a building height
of 23.0 metres; thus requiring a variance of 9.5 metres.
MV-2018-01 C is an application to allow a reduction in parking spaces.
Section 5.4 of Zoning By-law requires 1.0 parking space per room plus 10
spaces per 100 square metres devoted to public uses for the proposed
hotel use (151 required parking spaces). The Applicant is proposing a
variance to the required parking rate for the uses proposed to allow 113
parking spaces; thus requiring a variance of 38 parking spaces.
The Chair read through the purpose of the applications, and noted a letter
received from Mr Greg Dell seeking clarification on the parking variance.
In attendance was the Agent, Mr. Sam Sargeos, Architect, and Mr. Julien
Kuenhold, Planning Consultant, on behalf of the Applicant. The Agent noted
that the floor plan and application has been revised since the initial
submission.
The Committee inquired about the intent behind the proposed height and
expressed concerns regarding the proposed parking variance with respect to
the parking/traffic study submitted by the Applicant, and staff and Agent
provided clarifications.
The Committee consented to defer the application, seeking a revised
application with the updated drawings and traffic study from the Applicant.
Motion to defer
Moved by Tom Plamondon
Seconded by Hank Gosar
1. That Minor Variance Application MV-2018-10A-C be DEFERRED to a
future meeting,
Motion to defer
Carried
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4. Minor Variance Applications: MV-2018-02A-B -- Fisher -Scott
139 Orchard Heights Boulevard
The Applicant has submitted two applications to maintain a pergola (hot tub
enclosure):
• MV-2018-02A is an application to allow a reduction in minimum interior
side yard setback. Section 7.2 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum
interior side yard setback of 1.2 metres. The Applicant is proposing an
east side yard setback of 0.6 metres; thus requiring a variance of 0.6
metres.
• MV-2018-02B is an application to allow a reduction in minimum interior
side yard setback. Section 4.20 of the Zoning By-law states that eaves
may project 0.70 metres into any yard. The Applicant is proposing an
eaves projection of 0.74 metres into the east side yard; thus requiring a
variance of 0.04 metres.
The Chair read through the purpose of the applications, and in attendance was
Mr. Edward Buchanan, Agent, on behalf of the Applicant.
The Agent presented signed letters of support from the three adjoining
neighbours in favor of maintaining the pergola, and provided a brief overview
of the proposed applications.
The Committee inquired about the structure of the pergola and the process for
pool and hot tub enclosures, and staff and Agent provided clarifications.
Moved by David Mhango
Seconded by Roy Harrington
1. That Minor Variance Application MV-2018-01A-B be APPROVED, as
presented in the staff report.
Carried
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5. New Business
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Staff provided an update on the Interim Control By-law for infill development in
Stable Neighborhoods, which was passed on January 30, 2018, and noted the
provisions of the By-law.
Staff provided an update on the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) decision on the
Zoning By-law 6000-17, and provided clarifications on the exceptions outlined in
the decision letter.
6. Adjournment
Moved by Tom Plamondon
That the meeting be adjoumed at 8:32 p.m.
Confirmed in open session this 8t" day of March, 2018.
Grace Marah. Committee Chair
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Justin Leung, Secretary -Treasurer