MINUTES - Committee of Adjustment - 20180913AuRPRA
Town of Aurora
Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes
No. 18-09
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, September 13, 2018
Attendance
Committee Members Tom Piamondon (Vice -Chair), Hank Gosar, Roy Harrington,
and David Mhango
Regrets Grace Marsh
Other Attendees Antonio Greco, Secretary -Treasurer, and Matthew Peverini,
Planner.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:21 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Hank Gosar
Seconded by Roy Harrington
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
Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes of August 9, 2018
Meeting Number 18-08.
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Moved by David Mhango
Seconded by Roy Harrington
That the adoption of Committee of Adjustment meeting minutes from Meeting
Number 18-08 be approved.
Carried
4. Presentation of Applications
Minor Variance Application: MV-2018-23 — Fluffy Puppies —14799 Yonge
Street.
The Applicant has submitted a minor variance application to permit overnight
accommodation within the "Pet Services" permitted use:
• MV-2018-23: To permit overnight accommodation within the "Pet Services"
permitted use.
The Chair read through the purpose of the application and in attendance was
the Applicant, Mr. Jason Jenkins. The Committee inquired about the 24hr
services that is being offered by the company. The Applicant provided
clarification in response.
The Committee further inquired about the number of dogs that are being
taken care of during the daylight and overnight hours. The Applicant provided
a detailed response, in addressing the business function.
In addition, the Committee inquired about the company's hours of operation
and the Applicant provided clarification. The Committee further inquired in
regards to the transportation and housing of the dogs within the unit. The
Applicant provided further clarification in response.
Moved by Hank Gosar
Seconded by David Mhango
1 _ That Minor Variance Application MV-2018-23 be APPROVED, with no
conditions.
Carried
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2. Minor Variance Application: MV-2018-24 — St. Andrew's College —15858
Yonge Street.
The Applicant has submitted four minor variance applications to facilitate the
construction of a two storey detached dwelling with an attached garage:
MV-2018-24A: To permit a reduced minimum westerly interior side yard
setback for the proposed two storey addition and attached garage to 0.8
metres, thereby, requiring a variance of 8.20 metres;
• MV-2018-2413: To permit an eaves projection of 8.55 metres into the
required westerly side yard, thereby, requiring a variance of 7.85 metres;
• MV-2018-24C: To permit a reduced minimum front yard for the proposed
two storey addition and attached garage to 4.35 metres, thereby,
requiring a variance of 10.65 metres, and;
• MV-2018-24D: To permit an eaves projection of 14.55 metres into the
required easterly interior side yard, thereby, requiring a variance of 13.85
metres.
The Chair read through the purpose of the application. In attendance was the
Agent, Mr. Jordan Kolm, and the Applicant Ms. Beth Carter, who was in
agreement with the conditions set out in the report. The Agent provided a
projector presentation in support for the four Minor Variance Applications and
brief history on the subject property.
The Committee inquired about the property to the north of St. Andrew's
College and whether the Town of Aurora are the current registered owners.
The Agent in response provided clarification.
The Committee further inquired on whether the existing dwelling will be
demolished or not. The Agent provided clarification in stating the dwelling will
be renovated.
In addition, the Committee required clarity in regards to the reason for the
northerly interior side yard setback. The Agent responded in providing
clarification.
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The Committee expressed concern with the clarity of the site plan provided
and the conditions placed on the Application. The Agent provided clarification
and was in agreement with the conditions set out in the report.
The Committee further inquired on the comments which were provided by the
Building Department and the Agent provided clarification_ Furthermore, the
Committee inquired about the existing driveway and potential access safety
The Agent provided clarification in response.
Additionally, the Committee inquired on the occupancy of the proposed
dwelling and the Applicant Ms. Beth Carter provided further clarification.
Additionally, the Committee inquired on servicing capacity with the Town of
Aurora and the Agent provided clarification.
The Committee expressed concern with receiving no comments from the
Regional Municipality of York, as Yonge Street is described as a major
arterial road containing road setbacks and right-of-way and Staff provided
further clarification.
The Committee expressed further concern with the application and the
consistency of the material provided. The Agent provided a detailed
clarification.
Moved by David Mhango
Seconded by Roy Harrington
That Minor Variance Application: MV-2018-24A-D be APPROVED,
subject to the conditions contained in the report;
2. That Minor Variance Application MV-2018-24A-B be changed to
northerly;
3. That Minor Variance Application MV-2018-24C-D be changed to easterly.
Carried
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3. Minor Variance Application: MV-2018-25 — Carvalho — 66 Roth Street.
The Applicant has submitted a Minor Variance Application to construct a rear
yard deck:
• MV-2018-25: To permit a deck to encroach 6.4 metres into the minimum
required rear yard, having a setback of 0.6 metres from the rear property
line, thereby, requiring a variance of 2.9 metres.
The Chair read through the purpose of the application. In attendance was the
Owner/Applicant, Mr. Paolo and Juliana Carvalho, who was in agreement
with the conditions set out in the report. The Applicant provided a verbal
presentation on the reasoning behind the Minor Variance.
The Committee inquired about the catch basin in the rear of the property and
the 1.8 metres encroachment. The Applicant provided confirmation and
clarification.
The Committee further inquired about the existing deck and the accuracy in
relation to the site plan. The Applicant provided further clarification. In
addition, the Committee looked to Staff for clarification on setbacks regarding
the existing deck. Staff provided clarification in addressing the setbacks.
The Committee expressed concern in regards to the proposed deck height
and potential safety concern. The Applicant provided clarification in
response.
The Committee expressed their opinion with regards to the conditions
outlined by the Engineering Department. In addition, the Committee inquired
on whether the neighbours are aware of the proposal, and the Applicant
provided clarification.
Moved by David Mhango
Seconded by Hank Gosar
1. That Minor Variance Application MV-2018-25 be APPROVED, subject to
the conditions contained in the report.
Carried
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5. New Business
The Committee inquired about the Committee of Adjustment Terms of Reference
and Staff provided further direction.
The Committee inquired about the status of the Minor Variance application
located at 672 and 684 Henderson Drive. Staff provided further clarification in
response.
6. Adjournment
Moved by Hank Gosar
That the meeting be adjourned at 8.39 p.m_
Confirmed in open session this 131h day of September, 2018.
Tom Plamdn�lon, Vice -Chair Antonio Greco, Secretary-
Treasurer/Planning Technician