MINUTES - Committee of Adjustment - 20190214Town of Aurora
Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes
N o . 19-02
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Attendance
Committee Members Tom Plamondon (Chair), Clarence Lui (Vice -Chair), Steven
D'Angeli and Michele Boyer
Regrets Daniel L.ajeunesse
Other Attendees Antonio Greco, Secretary -Treasurer, and Matthew Peverini,
Planner.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
1. Appointment of Committee of Adjustment Chair
Moved by Steven D'Angeli
Seconded by Michele Boyer
That Tom Plamondon be the Chair of the Town of Aurora Committee of
Adjustment.
2. Appointment of Committee of Adjustment Vice -Chair
Moved by Michele Boyer
Seconded by Steven D'Angeli
That Clarence Lui be the Vice -Chair of the Town of Aurora Committee of
Adjustment.
Carried
Carried
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3. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Steven D'Angeli
Seconded by Clarence dui
That the agenda as circulated by the Secretary -Treasurer be approved.
Carried
4. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
5. Adoption of the Minutes
Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes of January 10, 2019
Meeting Number 19-01.
Moved by Clarence dui
Seconded by Steven D'Angeli
That the adoption of Committee of Adjustment meeting minutes from Meeting
Number 19-01 be APPROVED.
Carried
6. Presentation of Applications
1. Minor Variance Application: MV-2019-01 — Perwick Investments Ltd. —
302 Wellington Street East, Unit #3
The Applicant has submitted a Minor Variance Application to permit "Fitness
Centre" as a permitted use within Unit #3:
• MV-2019-01: To permit "Fitness Centre" as a permitted use, thereby,
requiring a variance.
The Chair read through the purpose of the Application. In attendance was the
Agent, Mr. Darryl Di Rocco from Perwick Investments Ltd, who did not
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provide a presentation. The Agent was in agreement with the conditions
provided in the Staff Report.
Moved by Clarence Lui
Seconded by Steven D'Angeli
1. That Minor Variance Application MV-2019-01 be APPROVED, subject to
the conditions outlined in the report.
Carried
2. Minor Variance Application: MV-2019-04 — Marsland — 77 Wellington
Street East
The Applicant has submitted a Minor Variance Application in requesting a
reduction in three parking spaces in order to support a daycare centre which
is a permitted use for the site:
• MV-2019-04: To permit a minimum of 10 parking spaces, thereby,
requiring a variance of 3 parking spaces.
The Chair read through the purpose of the Application. In attendance was the
Agent, Mrs. Mary Filipetto from Armstrong Planning & Project Management
and the Transportation Consultant Mr. Pirooz Davodina from Lea Consulting
Ltd., on the behalf of the Applicant. The Agent provided a comprehensive
overview of the Application.
The Committee looked to the members of the public for comments on the
Application. The Committee received a letter of concern from Thomas Seidel
from 62 Mahogany Court which was provided by Staff.
The Committee inquired to the Agent about the report written by Planning
Staff, speaking to alternative approval options and the Agent provided a
comprehensive response.
The Committee inquired to Staff regarding the alternative option as outlined
in the Staff report and the process moving forward. Staff provided an in depth
response in addressing Committee.
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The Committee inquired about the length of time an approval can be granted
and Staff provided clarification in response. The Agent provided a response
in addressing comments made by Staff.
The Committee inquired about the amount of time needed in receiving
external approvals prior to the opening of the business and the Agent
provided clarification in response.
The Committee inquired about the proxy study which was taken on the
subject property and the Agent provided an overview. In addition, the
Committee sought confirmation on how traffic will be monitored and the
Agent provided clarification.
The Committee inquired about the amount of parking spaces available for
full-time employees and pick up/drop-off and the Agent provided further
clarification in addressing Committee.
Additionally, the Committee inquired about the adequacy of the statistics
provided through the proxy study and the Agent provided a response.
The Traffic Consultant, Mr. Pirooz Davodina took the stand in providing
additional clarification with regards to circulation within the subject property.
The Committee inquired about the amount of parking spaces required as
written in the Town of Aurora Zoning By-law 6000-17 and Staff provided a
response. The Committee sought clarity regarding three point turns within the
parking lot at full capacity and the Consultant provided a response.
Additionally, the Committee inquired about snow removal within the property
and the Consultant provided clarification in response.
The Consultant provided an overview of the parking study completed on the
property for the Committee. The Committee inquired about the driveway
width at the street line and the Consultant provided a response.
The Committee sought clarification about the labeling of the floor plans in
using Montessori terms and the Agent provided clarification. The Committee
inquired about whether school is a permitted use on the subject property and
Staff provided clarification.
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The Committee inquired about whether a Montessori school or daycare
would be pursued on the property and the Agent confirmed that a daycare
use would be pursued.
The Committee inquired about safety matters regarding pick up/drop off and
the Agent provided a response. Additionally, the Agent provided an overview
of the safety policies which need to be met for Ministry of Education
standards.
The Committee sought confirmation in the allocation of parking spots and the
Consultant provided additional clarification. Committee inquired about the
possibility of placing a condition linked with public transportation and Staff
provided further clarification.
The Committee imposed two further conditions as subject to the approval of
the Applications:
1. THAT the Applicant enter into a Minor Site Plan Agreement with the
Town of Aurora Planning and Development Services.
2. THAT the Approval be granted for a maximum of two years, ending on
February 15, 2021.
Moved by Michele Boyer
Seconded by Steven D'Angeli
That Minor Variance Application MV-2019-04 be APPROVED, subject to
conditions contained in the report, and the additional two conditions that
have been brought forward by Committee.
Carried
7. New Business
8. Adjournment
Moved by Steven D'Angeli
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That the meeting be adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Confirmed in open session this 141h day of February, 2019.
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Tom Plarn4jon, Chair Antonio Greco, Secretary-
Treasurer/Planning Technician