MINUTES - Committee of Adjustment - 20190509AuRoxA
Town of Aurora
Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes
No. 19-05
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Attendance
Committee Members Tom Plamondon (Chair), Clarence Lui (Vice -Chair), Steven
D'Angeli and Daniel Lajeunesse
Regrets Michele Boyer
Other Attendees Antonio Greco, Secretary -Treasurer, Matthew Peverini,
Planner, Katherine Bibby, Planner and Ishita Soneij,
Committee Secretariat
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:10 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 declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
Mr. Steven D'Angeli declared pecuniary interest regrading application MV-
2017-15 — Stanek — 672 Henderson Drive and a conflict of interest regarding
application MV-2017-16 — Losar Developments Inc. — 684 Henderson Drive.
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Mr. Steven D'Angeli excused himself prior to the start of any proceedings
regarding applications MV-2017-15 -- Stanek — 672 Henderson Drive and
MV-2017-16 — Losar Developments Inc. — 684 Henderson Drive.
3. Deferral of the Minutes
Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes of April 11, 2019
Meeting Number 19-04.
Moved by Clarence Lui
Seconded by Michele Boyer
That the Committee of Adjustment meeting minutes from Meeting Number 19-04
be DEFERRED.
Carried
4. Presentation of Applications
1. Minor Variance Application: MV-2019-08 — Gottardo 404 (Aurora) Inc. —
95, 125 & 175 Eric T Smith Way:
The Applicant has submitted a Minor Variance Application in proposing a
reduction in minimum lot frontage and landscaping strip for the severed lot:
MV-2019-08A: The applicant is proposing a lot frontage of 13.30
metres for the lot to be severed; thereby, requiring a variance of
46.70 metres
• MV-2019-08B. The applicant is proposing a 0 metre landscaping
strip along the western lot line; thereby, requiring a variance of 3.0
metres.
The Chair read through the purpose of the Application. In attendance
was the Agent, Mr. Martin Quarcoopome, from Weston Consulting who
provided an overview of the application.
The Agent identified that discussions with Staff in regards to the
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imposed conditions have taken place. Planning Staff have made
revisions to the originally imposed conditions.
Staff made amendments to the conditions provided by the Planning and
Engineering Division. Staff clarified that condition #4 be removed from
the Staff Report provided by the Planning Division.
In addition, condition #1 provided by the Engineering Division be
amended to read, "that the property owner enter into a Letter of
Undertaking with the Town to address the following as part of future site
plan application for the severed lot to the satisfaction of the Director of
Planning and Development Services."
The Agent and Owner were in agreement with the amendments to the
conditions outlined by Staff.
The Committee looked to the members of the public for comments on
the Application. Mr. Dale Harris from 75 Eric T Smith Way presented his
opposition to the proposed variances.
The Committee had no further questions towards the application.
Moved by Clarence Lui
Seconded by Daniel Lajeunesse
1. That Minor Variance Application MV-2019-08A be APPROVED, subject
to the conditions outlined in the report.
2. That Minor Variance Application MV-2019-08B be APPROVED, subject
to the conditions outlined in the report.
Carried
2. Consent Application: C-2019-02 — Gottardo 404 (Aurora) Inc. — 95,125 &
175 Eric T Smith Way:
The Applicant has submitted a Consent Application to sever the existing
parcel of land:
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• C-2019-02: The purpose of the above noted Consent Application is to
sever the existing lot to allow the creation of one new lot fronting Eric T
Smith Way.
The Chair read through the purpose of the Application. In attendance was the
Agent, Mr. Martin Quarcoopome, from Weston Consulting who provided an
overview of the application. The Agent was in agreement with the revised
conditions which were made in the previous minor variance application.
The Agent spoke to the current development of 95 Eric T Smith Way. which
has been Site Plan Approved.
The Committee looked to the members of the public for comments on the
Appl#cation. No additional comments were made to the Committee_
Moved by Steven D'Angeli
Seconded by Daniel Lajeunesse
1. That Consent Application C-2019-02 be APPROVED, subject to
conditions contained in the report.
Carried
3. Consent Application: C-2019-03 — BG Properties (Aurora) Inc. —14452
Yonge Street
The Applicant has submitted a Consent Application to provide a servicing
easement,
• C-2019-03: The purpose of the above noted Consent Application is to
provide a servicing easement over a portion of the subject lands.
The Chair read through the purpose of the Application. In attendance was the
Agent, Mr. Thomas Kilpatrick, from Malone Given Parsons who provided a
PowerPoint presentation to Committee.
The Agent was in agreement with the conditions as written in the Staff
Report.
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The Committee looked to the members of the public for comments on the
Application. No additional comments were made to the Committee.
Moved by Steven D'Angeli
Seconded by Clarence Lui
1. That Consent Application C-2019-03 be APPROVED, subject to
conditions contained in the report.
Carried
4. Minor Variance Application: MV-2017-16 —Stanek — 672 Henderson
Drive:
The Applicant has submitted a Minor Variance Application in proposing a
building envelope within the Oak Ridges Moraine key natural heritage
features, Minimum Vegetation Protection Zone, Significant Woodland and
Category 2 lands:
MV-2017-15A: The applicant is proposing a building envelope of
480.0m2 and associated driveway, whereas Section 14.1.2(ii) states
that no development or site alteration shall occur on that portion of
said lot that is within Key Natural Heritage Features.
• MV-2017-1513: The applicant is proposing a building envelope of 480.Om2
and associated driveway, whereas Section 14.1.3(i) and 14.1.4(i) states
that no development or site alteration shall occur on that portion of the lot
that contains Significant Woodland or Minimum Vegetation Protection
Zones.
• MV-2017-15C: The applicant is proposing a building envelope of
480.Om2 and associated driveway, whereas Section 14.4.3(i) states
that no development or site alteration shall occur on Category 2
lands.
The Chair read through the purpose of the Application. In attendance
was the Agent, Mr. Ryan Guetter, from Weston Consulting who provided
a comprehensive overview and PowerPoint presentation on the
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application.
The Committee looked to the members of the public for comments on the
Application_ Mr. George Skoulikas, President of the Henderson Forest
Aurora Ratepayers Association from 54 McClenny Drive presented his
opposition towards the proposed minor variance application. Mr.
Skoulikas provided images to Committee for their review.
Ms. Maricella Sajceda from 59 Evelyn Buck Lane spoke in opposition
towards the application.
Ms. Mary Walker from 18 McClenny Drive spoke in opposition towards
the application.
Mr_ Kurt Mighton from 22 McClenny Drive spoke in opposition towards
the application.
Ms. Cher Piazza from 63 Watts Meadow spoke in opposition towards the
application.
Ms. Flo Leava from 30 Watts Meadow spoke in opposition towards the
application_
Mr. Rob Niro from 8 McClenny Drive spoke in opposition towards the
application.
Ms. Eleanor Kenyon from 47 McClenny Drive spoke in opposition
towards the application.
Mr. Rod Leonard from 52 McClenny Drive spoke in opposition towards
the application.
Ms. Betty Philbert from 36 McClenny Drive spoke in opposition towards
the application. Ms_ Philbert provided images to Committee for their
review.
Mr_ Bob Berry from 18 McClenny Drive spoke in opposition towards the
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application.
Ms. Robin Gray from 48 Johnson Road spoke in opposition towards the
application.
Mr. Peter Smith, President of the Regency Acres Ratepayers Association
from 36 Seaton Drive spoke in opposition towards the application.
Mr. Aiden McNaughton from 412 Main Street spoke on the behalf of
(Katherine Gross, 30 Dunning Avenue) who was in opposition towards
the application.
Ms. Raya Korovin from 600 Henderson Drive spoke in opposition towards
the application. Ms. Korovin provided images to Committee for their
review.
Ms. Wendy Kenyon, Vice -President of the Henderson Forest Aurora
Ratepayers Association from 47 McClenny Drive spoke in opposition
towards the application.
Mr. Bryan Gyene from 42 Boulding Drive spoke in opposition towards the
application.
Mr. Connor Sim, from 18 Gleave Court spoke in opposition towards the
application.
Ms. Kiana Med (address not stated) spoke in opposition towards the
application.
Committee Chair called a ten minute recess to the Committee of
Adjustment meeting.
Ms. Julianna MacDonald, Senior Planning Ecologist from Beacon
Environmental addressed the Committee in addressing concerns brought
forth by the public, in regards to endangered species and environmental
concerns. In addition, Ms. MacDonald provided an overview of the study
completed and the results of their findings.
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Mr. Ryan Guetter addressed the Committee in regards to the applicable
Official Plan and Oak Ridges Moraine policies subject to the property.
The Committee looked to Staff in further addressing concerns brought
forth by the public. Staff provided a comprehensive review in addressing
the overall work completed by Planning Staff in reviewing the proposed
developments and applicable policies.
The Committee inquired about the size and amount of retaining walls
required on the subject property, the Applicant provided additional
clarification in response. The Agent referred to the PowerPoint in
providing a visual representation to Committee in addressing their
inquiry.
The Committee inquired about the methodology behind the Tree
Inventory study completed on the subject properties and the Agent
provided a detailed response. Ms. MacDonald provided additional
clarification in regards to the completed study with the trees on the
property.
The Committee inquired about the trails located on the property and the
Agent provided clarification in response. The Committee inquired about
the amount of grading on the property and the Agent provided a
response_
The Committee inquired to Staff regarding the location of the trail on the
subject property and Staff provided clarification in response. The
Committee inquired about potential parkland dedication and the Agent
provided a response.
The Committee inquired about the specific amount of site alteration being
proposed on the subject properties and the Agent provided additional
clarification. Committee inquired about the timeframe in satisfying
conditions which were imposed on the applications and Staff provided a
response.
The Committee inquired about the proposed driveway and servicing on
the subject properties. The Agent provided additional clarification to
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Committee in response. Staff provided additional clarification in regards
to servicing capacity and location on the property.
The Agent addressed Committee in providing additional information in
regards to grading on the properties and detail design specifications
come building permit stage.
Moved by Daniel Lajeunesse
Seconded by Clarence Lui
1. That Minor Variance Application MV-2017-15A-C be REFUSED.
Carried
5. Minor Variance Application: MV-2017-16 — Losar Developments Inc. —
684 Henderson Drive:
The Applicant has submitted a Minor Variance Application in proposing a
building envelope within the Oak Ridges Moraine key natural heritage
features, Minimum Vegetation Protection Zone, Significant Woodland and
Category 2 lands:
MV-2017-16A: The applicant is proposing a building envelope of
916.Om2 and associated driveway, whereas Section 14.1.2(ii) states
that no development or site alteration shall occur on that portion of
said lot that is within Key Natural Heritage Features.
• MV-2017-16B: The applicant is proposing a building envelope of
916.Om2 and associated driveway, whereas Section 14.1.3(i) and
14.1.4(i) states that no development or site alteration shall occur on
that portion of the lot that contains Significant Woodland or Minimum
Vegetation Protection Zones.
• MV-2017-16C: The applicant is proposing a building envelope of
916.Om2 and associated driveway, whereas Section 14.4.3(i) states
that no development or site alteration shall occur on Category 2
lands.
The Chair read through the purpose of the Application. The Chair
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addressed that the presentation and public comments regarding this
application have already been presented. In addition, any discussions or
concerns regarding this application have been spoken too.
Moved by Clarence Lui
Seconded by Daniel Lajeunesse
1. That Minor Variance Application MV-2017-16A-C be REFUSED.
Carried
5. New Business
No new business.
6. Adjournment
Moved by Daniel Lajeunesse
That the meeting be adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
Confirmed in open session this 9tn day of May, 2019.
Tom Plam ndon, Chair Antonio Greco, Secretary-
Treasurer/Assistant Planner