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Town of Aurora
Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes
No. 17-1 0
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Attendance
Committee Members Tom Plamondon (Vice -Chair), David Mhango, Hank Gosar,
and Roy Harrington.
Regrets Grace Marsh (Chair)
Other Attendees Justin Leung, Secretary -Treasurer, Marty Rokos, Planner, and
Ishita Soneji, CounciYCommittee Secretary
The Vice -Chair, acting as Chair, called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Hank Gosar
Seconded by David Mhango
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.
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3. Adoption of the Minutes
Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes of September 14, 2017
Meeting Number 17-09
Moved by Roy Harrington
Seconded by David Mhango
That the Committee of Adjustment meeting minutes from Meeting Number 17-09
be adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried
4. Presentations of Applications
1. Minor Variance Application: MV-2017-08A-B — Carlini
60 Centre Street
The Applicant has submitted two applications to allow a reduction in minimum
interior side yard setback (MV-2017-08A) and allow an increase in eaves
projection into the required interior side yard (MV-2017-08B) for the purpose of
constructing a detached garage. Sections 11.2.2 and 6.48.1 of the Zoning By-
law require a minimum interior side yard setback of 1.2 metres and an eaves
projection to 0.70 metres into any required yard, respectively. The Applicant is
proposing to construct the detached garage which is 0.1 meters to side
(easterly) property line; thus requiring a variance of 1.1 metres and the eaves
projection of 1.2 metres to side (easterly) property line; thus requiring a
variance of 0.50 metres.
The Chair read through the purpose of the applications. In attendance was Mr.
Michael Carlini, who was in agreement with the recommended conditions.
The Committee inquired about the proximity of the eaves trough to adjacent
property, and the Applicant provided clarification.
The Committee further inquired about the time allowance to comply with the
noted conditions within the application, and staff provided a response.
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Moved by Roy Harrington
Seconded by Hank Gosar
That the Minor Variance Application MV-2017-OBA-B be APPROVED, subject
to the conditions contained in the report; and
That the relocation of the eaves troughs be complied with within eight months
from Notice of Decision.
Carried
2. Minor Variance Application: MV-2017-30 — Nichols
101 Willow Farm Lane
The Applicant has submitted an application to allow an increase in maximum
driveway width for a proposed widening of the existing driveway. Section
5.6.1 (iii) of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum driveway width of 10.0
metres if lot frontage is 18.0 metres or greater, with the exception that the
maximum driveway width at street line shall not exceed 6.0 metres. The
applicant is proposing to widen the existing driveway to 10.0 metres at street
line; thus requiring a variance of 4.0 metres.
The Chair read through the purpose of the application. In attendance was the
Applicant, Mr. Andrew Nichols and Ms. Christine Nichols, who were in
agreement with the recommended conditions.
The Committee inquired about the process of curb cut and replacement, and
staff provided clarification.
The Committee further inquired about the details of the proposed driveway
expansion, and the Applicant provided clarification.
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Moved by Hank Gosar
Seconded by Roy Harrington
That Minor Variance Application MV-2017-30 be APPROVED, subject to the
conditions contained in the report.
Carried
3. Minor Variance Application: MV-2017-31A-B — Claughton-Messinger
27 Huron Court
The Applicant submitted two applications to allow a reduction in front yard
setback (MV-2017-31 A) and increase In the eaves projection (MV-2017-31 B)
for the purpose of constructing a one -storey addition. Section 7.2 of Zoning
By-law requires a minimum front yard setback of 6.0 metres to front of property
line and Section 4.20 of Zoning By-law states that eaves may project 0.7
metres into any required yard. The Applicant is proposing to construct a one
storey addition with a front yard setback of 4.6 metres; thus requiring variance
of 1.4 metres and eaves projecting 1.8 metres into front yard; thus requiring
variance of 1.1 metres.
The Chair read through the purpose of the applications. In attendance was the
Applicant, Mr. Ron Claughton and Ms. Christel Meisinger, who were in
agreement with the recommended conditions and provided a brief overview of
the proposed addition, which would be an extension to the existing one -storey
house.
The Applicant noted that the neighbours have been consulted and their
concerns have been addressed.
Moved by David Mhango
Seconded by Roy Harrington
That Minor Variance Application MV-2017-31A-B be APPROVED, subject to
the conditions contained in the report.
Carried
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4. Minor Variance Application: MV-2017-32A-B — Martinez -White
10 Corbett Crescent
The Applicant submitted two applications to allow a reduction in the exterior
side yard setback (MV-2017-32A) and an increase in eaves projection (MV-
2017-32B) for the purpose of constructing a second -storey addition. Section
7.2 of Zoning By-law requires minimum exterior side yard setback of 6.0
metres and Section 4.20 requires that eaves may project 0.7 metres into any
required yard. The Applicant is proposing to construct a second -storey
addition, covered front porch and rear deck with an exterior side yard setback
of 4.0 metres; thus requiring a variance of 2.0 metres; and have a covered
front porch with eaves projecting 3.6 metres into the required exterior side
yard; thus requiring a variance of 2.9 metres.
The Chair read through the purpose of the applications. In attendance was the
Applicant, Mr. Hairo Martinez and Ms. Sonja White, who were in agreement
with the recommended conditions.
Moved by Hank Gosar
Seconded by David Mhango
That Minor Variance Application MV-2017-32A-B be APPROVED, subject to
the conditions contained in the report.
Carried
5. Minor Variance Application: MV-2017-33A-H — Khalil!
17 Hawthorne Lane
The Applicant has submitted eight applications to facilitate the construction of
two -storey detached dwelling unit.
• MV-2017-33A is an application allow a reduction in the front yard
setback. Section 10.2.2 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum front
yard setback of 9.0 metres. The Applicant is proposing a front yard
setback of 8.5 metres; thus requiring a variance of 0.5 metres;
• MV-2017-33B is an application to allow a reduction in the interior side
yard setback on the west side of the proposed development. Section
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10.2.2 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum interior side yard
setback of 4.5 metres. The Applicant is proposing to an interior side
yard (west side) setback of 2.5 metres; thus requiring variance of 2.0
metres;
• MV-2017-33C is an application to allow an increase in the eaves
projection on the west side of the proposed development. Section
6.48.1 of the Zoning By-law states eaves may project 0.7 metres into
any required yard. The Applicant is proposing an eaves projection of 2.7
metres into required the interior side yard (west side); thus requiring a
variance of 2.0 metres;
• MV-2017-33D is an application to allow a reduction in the interior side
yard setback on the east side of the proposed development. Section
10.2.2 of Zoning By-law requires a minimum interior side yard setback
of 4.5 metres. The Applicant is proposing to have the interior side yard
(east side) setback of 3.0 metres; thus requiring a variance of 1.5
metres;
• MV-2017-33E is an application to allow an increase in eaves projection
on the east side of proposed development. Section 6.48.1 of Zoning By-
law states eaves may project 0.7 metres into any required yard. The
Applicant is proposing to an eaves projection of 1.9 metres into required
interior side yard (east side); thus requiring a variance of 1.2 metres;
• MV-2017-33F is an application to allow an increase in the chimney
projection. Section 6.48.1 of Zoning By-law states chimneys may
project 0.7 metres into any required yard. The Applicant is proposing to
construct a two storey detached dwelling unit with a chimney projection
of 1.9 metres into required interior side yard (east side); thus requiring a
variance of 1.2 metres;
• MV-2017-33G is an application to allow a reduction in the rear yard
setback. Section 10.2.2 of Zoning By-law requires a minimum rear yard
setback of 9.0 metres. The Applicant is proposing to a rear yard setback
of 8.7 metres; thus requiring a variance of 0.3 metres;
• MV-2017-33H is an application to allow an increase in the maximum
driveway width. Section 6.28.1 J(1)(c) of the Zoning By-law permits
maximum driveway width of 10.0 metres if lot frontage is 18.0 metres or
greater, with the exception that the maximum driveway width at street
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line shall not exceed 6.0 metres. The Applicant is proposing driveway
width of 6.7 metres at street line; thus requiring Variance of 0.7 metres.
The Chair read through the purpose of the applications. In attendance was the
Agent of the Applicant and planner, Mr. T.J. Cieciura.
The Agent provided a brief overview of the proposed construction, specified
the location of variances on the site plan and was in agreement with the
recommended conditions. The Agent further noted that letters of concerns
from neighbours have been considered, and necessary clarifications were
provided.
Ms. Jeanne Hammill of 26 Hawthorne Lane, who also submitted a letter,
raised concerns regarding the size of the proposed dwelling; and compatibility
with the character of the neighbourhood. The Agent addressed the concerns.
Mr. Matthew Lanni of 16 Hawthorne Lane expressed support of the
applications and proposed construction.
The Committee inquired about the concerns regarding the potential impact on
the neighbourhood, raised by owners of 9 Hawthorne Lane through a
circulated letter, and the Applicant noted that they are aware of the concerns.
The Committee further inquired about the projection of the second -storey
balcony with respect to the adjacent property line, the impact of the proposed
construction on the character of the street, the total proposed lot coverage of
the house. The Agent provided clarification.
Moved by David Mhango
Seconded by Hank Gosar
That Minor Variance Application MV-2017-33A-H be APPROVED, subject to
the conditions contained in the report.
Carried
5. New Business
The Committee inquired about the status of applications for 672 and 748
Henderson Drive. Staff advised that they are still under preparation by the
Applicant for resubmission and will be discussed at a later meeting.
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6. Adjournment
Moved by Roy Harrington
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
Confirmed in open session this 9t" day of November, 2017.
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Tom Plamondon, Committee Vice -Chair Justin Leung, Secretary -Treasurer