MINUTES - Committee of Adjustment - 20180712AURoRA
Town of Aurora
Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes
No. 18-07
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, July 12, 2018
Attendance
Committee Members Tom Plamondon (Vice -Chair), Hank Gosar, Roy Harrington,
and David Mhango
Regrets Grace Marsh (Chair)
Other Attendees Antonio Greco, Secretary -Treasurer, Marty Rokos, Planner,
and Ishita Soneji, Council/Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
1. Appointment of Secretary Treasurer
Moved by Roy Harrington
Seconded by David Mhango
The Chair confirmed Antonio Greco the new Secretary Treasurer of the
Committee of Adjustment.
2. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Hank Gosar
Seconded by Roy Harrington
That the agenda as circulated by the Secretary -Treasurer be approved.
Carried
Carried
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3. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
4. Adoption of the Minutes
Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes of May 10, 2018
Meeting Number 18-05 and June 6, 2018, Meeting Number 18-06
Moved by Hank Gosar
Seconded by David Mhango
That the adoption of Committee of Adjustment meeting minutes from Meeting
Number 18-05 and 18-06 be approved.
Carried
5. Presentation of Applications
1. Minor Variance Application: MV-2018-14A-B — Moazemi — 202 Ridge
Road
The Applicant has submitted two minor variance applications to permit the
construction of a detached dwelling unit:
MV-2018-13A: To permit the construction of a detached residential
dwelling unit; whereas the Zoning By-law does not allow the expanding,
enlarging and altering an existing use for zone symbols followed by
"ORM"; thereby requiring a variance;
MV-2018-14B: To permit the construction of a detached residential
dwelling within Category 1 Landform Conservation Area; thereby requiring
a variance.
The Chair read through the purpose of the application and noted that the
initial application was deferred from the June 6, 2018 meeting to request
reconsideration of the variances. In attendance was the Applicant, Mr. Alex
Moazemi, who was in agreement with the conditions outlined in the report.
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Mr. Graham Constantine from 212 Ridge Road inquired about the accessory
structure which is located in the rear of the subject property and sought
clarification regarding the definition of an accessory structure, and staff
provided clarification.
Moved by David Mhango
Seconded by Hank Gosar
1. That Minor Variance Application MV-2018-14A-B be APPROVED,
subject to the conditions contained in the report.
Carried
2. Minor Variance Application: MV-2018-15A-E —Bernie Reddick (Supreme
Collision Centre) — 325 Industrial Parkway South
The Applicant has submitted five minor variance applications to permit a
"Motor Vehicle Body Shop" on the subject property with reduced number of
parking spaces and barrier -free parking spaces. In addition, variances are
sought for reduced dimensions for parking spaces and manoeuvring aisle
width.
• MV-2018-15A: To permit a "Motor Vehicle Body Shop" as a permitted
use for subject lands, thereby requiring a variance;
• MV-2018-15B: To permit a reduced minimum of 74 parking spaces,
thereby requiring a variance of 13 parking spaces;
• MV-2018-15C: To permit a reduced minimum of 2 barrier -free parking
spaces, thereby requiring a variance of 2 barrier -free parking spaces;
• MV-2018-15D: To permit a reduced minimum manoeuvring aisle width of
5.0 metres, thereby requiring a variance of 2.0 metres;
• MV-2018-15E: To permit a reduced the minimum parking space
dimension of 2.7 metres by 5.1 metres, thereby requiring a variance of
0.2 metres for the depth of a required parking space.
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The Chair read through the purpose of the application. In attendance was Mr.
Bruce Hall, partner with the Planning Partnership, who presented details of
the proposed construction and the renderings of the project.
The Committee inquired about fencing around the property, traffic analysis
study, and parking allotment within the subject property, and the Agent
provided clarifications.
Moved by Hank Gosar
Seconded by Roy Harrington
That Minor Variance Application MV-2018-15A-E be APPROVED,
subject to conditions outlined in the report.
Carried
3. Minor Variance Application: MV-2018-16 — 40 Engelhard Joint Venture
Aurora Property — 40 Engelhard Drive, Unit 3
The Applicant has submitted a minor variance application to convert an
existing unit to allow a specialized sports training studio for hockey
goaltenders within a multi -tenant industrial building:
• MV-2018-16: To permit a "Recreation Centre" use in a building that
contains Industrial and Warehouse uses, thereby, requiring a variance.
The Chair read through the purpose of the application. In attendance was the
Agent, Mr. Brian Visser, on behalf of the Applicant, who was in agreement
with the conditions outlined in the report.
The Committee inquired about the amount of recreational uses being allowed
within this area and sought clarification on the proposed variance, and staff
provided clarification.
The Committee further inquired if the parking requirements complimented the
required zoning of the subject area, and staff provided clarification.
The Committee expressed concern regarding the allowance of street parking
on Englehard Drive, close to the entrance to the subject property, and
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requested staff to investigate to ensure safety and mitigation of traffic
surrounding the property
Moved by Hank Gosar
Seconded by David Mhango
That Minor Variance Application MV-2018-16 be APPROVED, subject to
the restriction that the variance applies to Unit 3.
Carried
4. Minor Variance Application: MV-2018-17A-D — Lanni —16 Hawthorne
Lane
The Applicant has submitted four minor variance applications to permit the
construction of a new two storey detached dwelling:
• MV-2018-17A: To permit a reduced minimum westerly interior side yard
setback for the proposed two storey detached dwelling to 1.8 metres,
thereby requiring a variance of 1.2 metres;
• MV-2018-1713: To permit an eaves projection of 1.7 metres into the
required westerly interior side yard, thereby requiring a variance of 1.0
metre;
• MV-2018-17C: To permit a reduced minimum westerly side yard setback
for the proposed accessory building to 1.2 metres, thereby requiring a
variance of 1.8 metres;
• MV-2018-171): To permit an eaves projection of 1.5 metres into the
required westerly interior side yard, thereby requiring a variance of 0.8
metres.
The Chair read through the purpose of the application. In attendance was the
Agent, Ms. Vania Ottoborgo, on the behalf of the Applicant, Matthew and
Angela Vanni. The Agent was in agreement with the conditions outlined in
the report and noted that a Letter of Undertaking addressing compliance of
conditions will be provided.
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The Committee expressed concern regarding the location of the accessory
structure, the associated variances, and its non-compliance with the current
Zoning By-law, and, the Agent provided a response noting that the Applicant
is willing to amend the application to address any concerns
The Committee inquired about erosion control and tree protection measures,
and the Agent noted that an arborist report has been submitted addressing
tree by-law requirements.
The Committee consented to vote on applications MV-2018-17A-B and MV-
2018-17C-D separately.
Moved by David Mhango
Seconded by Hank Gosar
1. That Minor Variance Application MV-2018-17A-B be APPROVED,
subject to the conditions contained in the report.
Moved by Hank Gosar
Seconded by Roy Harrington
2. That Minor Variance Application MV-2018-17C-D be DENIED.
Carried
Carried
5. Minor Variance Application: MV-2018-18A-E — Vsevolod —1 Highland
Court
The Applicant has submitted five minor variance applications to facilitate the
construction of a one storey detached dwelling:
MV-2018-1BA: To permit a reduced minimum northerly interior side yard
setback for the proposed one storey detached dwelling to 2.0 metres,
thereby requiring a variance of 2.5 metres;
• MV 2018-18B: To permit an eaves projection of 3.1 metres into the
required northerly interior side yard, thereby requiring a variance of 2.4
metres;
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• MV-2018-18C: To permit a reduced minimum southerly interior side yard
setback for the proposed one storey detached dwelling to 4.3 metres,
thereby requiring a variance of 0.2 metres;
MV-2018-18D: To permit an eaves projection of 0.8 metres into the
required southerly interior side yard, thereby requiring a variance of 0.1
metre; and
• MV-2018-18E: To permit a chimney that projects 2.9 metres into the
required northerly interior side yard setback, thereby requiring a variance
of 2.2 metre.
The Chair read through the purpose of the application. In attendance was the
Agent, Mr. Stephen Hunt from Hunt Design Associates, and the Applicant
who was in agreement with the conditions set in the report. The Agent noted
that three adjacent neighbours provided no objection towards the proposed
development.
The Committee required clarification regarding the location of the chimney
and the opinions of the neighbours north and south of the property, and the
Agent provided clarification.
Moved by Roy Harrington
Seconded by David Mhango
1. Minor Variance Application: MV-2018-18A-E be APPROVED, subject to
the conditions contained in the report.
Carried
6. Consent Application: C-2018-03 — Saadat — 36 Mark Street
The Applicant has submitted a Consent Application to sever the existing lot
to allow the creation of one new residential lot fronting onto Mark Street.
The Chair read through the purpose of the application. In attendance was the
Applicant. Mr. Sasan Saadat, who was in agreement with the conditions
outlined in the report.. The Committee sought clarification on the conditions
placed on the file and staff provided a response.
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The Committee inquired about the proposed driveway entrances, the
retention of trees and hedges surrounding the subject property and possible
impediments to the required servicing and staff and the Applicant provided
clarifications.
Moved by David Mhango
Seconded by Roy Harrington
That Consent Application C-2018-03 be APPROVED, subject to the
conditions contained in the report.
Carried
6. New Business
The Committee extended their regards to Marty Rokos for his efforts as the
Acting Secretary -Treasurer and Planner to the Committee, as he will be pursuing
a new position at the Town of Wh itch u rch-Stouffville as Senior Planner.
The Committee inquired about the Henderson Drive Application and staff
provided clarification.
7. Adjournment
Moved by Tom Plamondon
That the meeting be adjourned at 8.29 p.m.
Confirmed in open session this 12t" day of July, 2018.
Tom Plamo don, Vice Chair Antonio Greco, Secretary-
Treasurer/Planning Technician