MINUTES - Committee of Adjustment - 20190307AuRoRA
Town of Aurora
Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes
No. 19-03
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Attendance
Committee Members Tom Plamondon (Chair), Clarence Lui (Vice -Chair), Daniel
Lajeunesse, Steven D'Angeli and Michele Boyer
Regrets
Other Attendees Antonio Greco, Secretary -Treasurer, and Matthew Peverini,
Planner.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Clarence Lui
Seconded by Steve D'Angeli
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 February 14, 2019
Meeting Number 19-02.
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Moved by Clarence Lui
Seconded by Michele Boyer
That the adoption of Committee of Adjustment meeting minutes from Meeting
Number 19-02 be APPROVED.
Carried
4. Presentation of Applications
1. Consent Application: C-2019-01 — Vinokurov — 27 Lacey Court
The Applicant has submitted a Consent Application to sever the existing lot to
allow the creation of one new residential lot:
+ C-2019-01: The purpose of the above noted Consent Application is to
sever the existing lot to allow the creation of one new residential lot
fronting onto Lacey Court.
The Chair read through the purpose of the Application_ In attendance was the
Agent, Mr. Victor Guitberg from Guitberg Group Inc. on behalf of the Owners,
who provided a brief presentation.
The Committee acknowledged that they did received two letters and one
email of concern in regards to the subject application. Staff provided a
detailed presentation in addressing resident concerns with regards to lot
frontages_
The Committee looked to the members of the public for comments on the
Application. Mr. Juhlai Zhao from 23 Lacey Court expressed his concern with
the proposed consent application.
In addition, Mr. John and Jane O'Heir from 26 Lacey Court expressed their
concern with land compatibility and survey in which was used for the
proposed severance.
Mr. Jerry Armstromg from 14 Lacey Court presented in opposition to the
application. Mr. Armstrong expressed concern with the size of the proposed
homes on the perspective lots.
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Mr. Ross Pears from 18 Lacey Court expressed his opposition towards the
application. Mr. Pears expressed that the proposed two lots would
significantly drop the value of the surrounding homes on the court.
Mr. Shubeir Abbaszadeh from 19 Lacey Court expressed his opposition
towards the application. Mr. Abbaszadeh stated that the look of the court
would be compromised if these applications were to be approved.
The Committee inquired about the conditions stated in the Staff Report and
the Agent was in agreement with the conditions imposed.
Moved by Michele Boyer
Seconded by Steven D'Angeli
1. That Minor Variance Application C-2019-01 be APPROVED, subject to
the conditions outlined in the report.
Carried
2. Minor Variance Application: MV-2019-02A-C — Vinokurov -- 27 Lacey
Court
The Applicant has submitted a Minor Variance Application to construct a two -
storey detached dwelling unit on the severed parcel of land:
• MV-2019-02A: To permit a reduced minimum lot frontage of 13.53 metres
for the lot to be severed, thereby, requiring a variance of 1.47 metres.
MV-2019-0213: To permit a reduced minimum easterly interior side yard of
1.2 metres, thereby, requiring a variance of 0.3 metres.
• MV-2019-02C: To permit an eaves projection of 0.76 metres into the
required easterly interior side yard, thereby, requiring a variance of 0.06
metres.
The Chair read through the purpose of the Application. In attendance was the
Agent, Mr. Victor Guitberg from Guitberg Group Inc. on behalf of the Owners,
who did no provide any additional information on the application.
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The Committee looked to the members of the public for comments on the
Application. Mr. John and Jane O'Heir from 26 Lacey Court stated their
concern and provided additional photos for Committees review.
Mr. Jerry Armstrong inquired about the square footage of the proposed
homes and the Agent provided further clarification in response.
Mr_ Juhlai Zhao expressed concern with the current minimum Zoning By-law
standards regarding the subject property and Staff provided clarification in
response.
The Committee inquired about the existing lot frontages of the surrounding
properties and Staff provided clarification. Furthermore, Committee sought
confirmation of Staffs opinion towards the applications and Staff provided a
response.
The Committee inquired about curb cuts on the proposed lots and the Agent
provided confirmation. The Agent provided additional information with
regards to the proposed lot frontages of the severed and retained lots.
The Committee inquired about the design of the garage in relation to the
surrounding properties and the Agent provided a response. In addition, the
Committee inquired about the mitigation of trees and the Agent provided a
response.
The Committee inquired about the Official Plan designation of the property
and Staff provided clarification. Furthermore, the Committee inquired about
the conformity of the proposal in relation to the surrounding area and Staff
provided a response.
The Committee sought clarification regarding the requested variances and
future building permit issuance and Staff provided clarification.
The Committee inquired about on/off street parking and Staff provided
additional clarification. In addition, the Committee inquired about the
requested variances and the Agent proceeded in withdrawing applications
MV-20119-02B-C & MV-2019-0313-C.
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The Committee sought confirmation that the homes must conform to the
current property zoning standards and the Agent provided clarification.
The Committee inquired about the conditions stated in the Staff Report and
the Agent was in agreement with the conditions imposed.
Moved by Michele Boyer
Seconded by Steven D'Angeli
1. That Minor Variance Application MV-2019-02A be APPROVED, subject
to conditions contained in the report.
2. That Minor Variance Application MV-2019-02B be REFUSED.
3. That Minor Variance Application MV-2019-02C be REFUSED.
Carried
3. Minor Variance Application: MV-2019-03A-C — Vinokurov — 27 Lacey
Court
The Applicant has submitted a Minor Variance Application to construct a two -
storey detached dwelling unit on the severed parcel of land:
MV-2019-02A: To permit a reduced minimum lot frontage of 13.53
metres for the lot to be severed, thereby, requiring a variance of 1.47
metres.
• MV 2019-02B: To permit a reduced minimum westerly interior side yard
of 1.2 metres, thereby, requiring a variance of 0.3 metres.
• MV-2019-02C: To permit an eaves projection of 0.76 metres into the
required westerly interior side yard, thereby, requiring a variance of 0.06
metres.
Moved by Michele Boyer
Seconded by Steven D'Angeli
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1 _ That Minor Variance Application MV-2019-03A be APPROVED, subject
to conditions contained in the report.
2. That Minor Variance Application MV-2019-03B be REFUSED.
3_ That Minor Variance Application MV-2019-03C be REFUSED.
Carried
5. New Business
6. Adjournment
Moved by Steven D'Angeli
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
Confirmed in open session this 71h day of March, 2019_
Tom Plam don, Chair Antonio Greco, Secretary-
Treasurer/Planning Technician