MINUTES - Committee of Adjustment - 20190613AuitoxA
Town of Aurora
Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes
No. 19-06
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Thursday, June 13, 2019
Attendance
Committee Members Tom Plamondon (Chair), Clarence Lui (Vice -Chair), Steven
D'Angeli, Michele Boyer and Daniel Lajeunesse
Regrets Antonio Greco, Secretary -Treasurer, Matthew Peverini,
Planner
Other Attendees Sean Lapenna, Planner and Ishita Soneij, Committee
Secretariat
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Steve D'Angeli
Seconded by Michele Boyer
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.
3. Adoption of the Minutes
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Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes of April 11, 2019
Meeting Number 19-04.
Moved by Daniel Lajeunesse
Seconded by Clarence Lui
That the deferral of Committee of Adjustment meeting minutes from Meeting
Number 19-04 be APPROVED.
Carried
4. Presentation of Applications
1. Minor Variance Application: MV-2019-09 — Baker and De Kupyer -- 7
Kenlea Crt:
The Applicant has made a request to defer the Minor Variance Application.
Moved by Michele Boyer
Seconded by Steven D'Angeli
1, That Application MV-2019-09 be DEFFERED.
Carried
2. Consent Application: C-2019-05 — Baker and Baker Insurance Inc. -- 7
Kenlea Court & 200 Wellington Street West:
The Applicant has made a request to defer the Consent Application.
Moved by Steven D'Angbli
Seconded by Clarence Lui
1. That Application C-2019-05 be DEFFERED.
Carried
3. Consent Application: C-2019-06 — Baker and De Kupyer — 7 Kenlea
Court & 200 Wellington Street West
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The Applicant has made a request to defer the Consent Application.
Moved by Michele Boyer
Seconded by Clarence Lui
1. That Application C-2019-06 be DEFFERED.
Carried
4. Consent Application: C-2019-07 — Baker and Baker Insurance Inc. — 7
Kenlea Court & 200 Wellington Street West
The Applicant has made a request to defer the Consent Application.
Moved by Clarence Lui
Seconded by Daniel Lajeunesse
1. That Application C-2019-07 be DEFFERED.
Carried
5. Minor Variance Application: MV-2019-10 — Sgro — 72 Carlyle Crescent
The Applicant has submitted a Minor Variance Application in proposing to
construct a cabana:
• MV-2019-10: The applicant is proposing a Cabana 43.1 metres from
the road allowance limit, therefore, requiring a variance of 6.9 metres.
The Chair read through the purpose of the Application. In attendance was the
Agent, Mr. Fausto Cortese, who is representing the Owner on this
Application. Mr. Cortese did not provide any additional presentation on the
application.
The Committee inquired about post construction period on the subject
property and Staff provided additional clarification. The Committee inquired
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about the distance separation between Bathurst St. and the proposed
Cabana. The Agent provided clarification in response.
The Agent was in agreement with the imposed conditions in the Staff Report.
Moved by Michele Boyer
Seconded by Daniel Lajeunesse
1. That Minor Variance Application MV-2019-10 be APPROVED, subject to
the conditions outlined in the report.
Carried
6. Minor Variance Application: MV-2019-11 — Vatani —10 Hawthorne Lane
The Applicant has submitted a Minor Variance Application in proposing to
construct a two storey detached dwelling unit:
• MV-2019-11A: The applicant is proposing to construct a two storey
detached dwelling unit which is 7.1 metres to the front property line;
thereby, requiring a variance of 1.9 metres.
• MV-2019-11 B: The applicant is proposing to construct a two storey
detached dwelling unit with eaves projecting 2.1 metres into the
required front yard; thereby, requiring a variance of 1.4 metres.
• MV-2019-11 C: The applicant is proposing to construct two storey
detached dwelling unit which is 2.75 metres to the east interior side
property line; thereby, requiring a variance of 0.25 metre.
• MV-2019-11 D: The applicant is proposing a driveway width of 6.7
metres; thereby. requiring a variance of 0.7 metres at the street line.
The Chair read through the purpose of the Application. In attendance was the
Agent, Mr. Peter Higgins, from Peter Higgins Architect Inc. on the behalf of
the Owner. Mr. Higgins provided additional site plan and 3D rendering copies
to Committee and provided an in depth presentation.
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The Committee looked to the members of the public for comments on the
Application. Mr. Stephen Hunt from 7 Hawthorne Lane spoke in opposition to
the Application and submitted a formal letter of objection. Mr. Hunt provided
additional images to Committee for their review.
The Committee acknowledged that they received objection letters from
Andrew and Heather Boorne of 5 Hawthorne Lane and Edward Laks and
Susan Crandlemire from 6 Hawthorne Lane.
Ms. Marry Neil from 9 Hawthorne Lane spoke in opposition towards the
Application.
Mr. Michael Ronco from 15 Hawthorne Lane spoke in opposition towards the
Application.
Ms. Niana Reid from 20 Hawthorne Lane spoke in opposition towards the
Application.
Mr. Higgins addressed the Committee in speaking to the comments made by
the public. Furthermore, Mr. Higgins provided additional clarification towards
the requested variances and the reasoning behind the removal of the tree.
The Committee inquired about the requested front yard setback and the
Agent provided a response. The Committee inquired about the square
footage of the home and the Agent provided an additional response.
The Committee inquired about the Official Plan designation and policies
applicable to the property and Staff provided clarification in response.
The Committee inquired about the massing of the proposed home and the
Agent provided a detailed response. Committee inquired about the front yard
setback in proportion to the massing of the home and the Agent provided a
response.
The Committee inquired about the requested driveway variance and the
Agent provided a response. Committee inquired about the design of the
home and the Agent provided clarification.
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The Committee inquired about the trees in the rear of the property and the
Agent provided a description in response. Committee inquired about the
decisions made behind the requested variances and the Agent provided
clarification.
The Agent inquired about the possibility of a deferral to a future meeting date
and Staff provided a response. The Agent requested a deferral of the
application to the next possible meeting date.
Moved by Daniel Lajeunesse
Seconded by Clarence Lui
1. That Application MV-2019-11 be DEFFERED.
Carried
7. Minor Variance Application: MV-2019-12 — Stinson — 29 Church Street
The Applicant has submitted a Minor Variance Application in proposing to
construct a two storey detached dwelling unit:
• MV-2019-12A: The applicant is proposing to construct a two storey
detached dwelling unit which is 2.7 metres to the front property line;
thereby, requiring a variance of 3.3 metres;
• MV-2019-1213. The applicant is proposing to construct a two storey
detached dwelling unit with eaves projecting 3.8 metres into the
required front yard; thereby, requiring a variance of 3.1 metres;
• MV-2019-12C: The applicant is proposing to construct a two storey
detached dwelling unit which is 3.0 metres to the front property line;
thereby, requiring a variance of 4.5 metres;
• MV-201942D: The applicant is proposing to construct a two storey
detached dwelling unit with eaves projecting 5.0 metres into the
required rear yard; thereby. requiring a variance of 4.3 metres;
• MV-2019-12E: The applicant is proposing to construct a two storey
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detached dwelling unit with a lot coverage of 45.5%; thereby,
requiring a variance of 10.5%;
• MV-2019-1217: The applicant is proposing a driveway width of 8.2
metres; thereby, requiring a variance of 2.2 metres.
The Chair read through the purpose of the Application. In attendance
was the Owner, Mr. John Stinson who did not provide any additional
presentation on the Application.
The Committee looked to the members of the public for comments on the
Application. Mr. John Meehan and Mrs. Trish Meehan spoke in
opposition towards the Application. Mr. Meehan provided photos to the
Committee for their review.
Mr. Brian Murphy from 21 Church Street spoke in opposition towards the
Application.
Mr. Matthew Kinsella from 23 Mosley Street provided comments
regarding the requested variance and redevelopment.
The Committee acknowledged the letter of concern received from the
Owner of 33 Church Street.
The Committee inquired about the requested driveway variance and the
Owner provided clarification in response. The Committee addressed the
Owner on the conditions imposed in the Staff Report and the Owner was
in agreeance.
The Committee inquired about the 'Stable Neighbourhood' designation
and the approval process. Staff provided additional clarification in
response.
Staff provided additional photographs of the surrounding area in
comparing the subject property. Committee inquired about the parking on
the subject property and the Owner provided a response.
Moved by Clarence Lui
Seconded by Michele Boyer
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1. That Application MV-2019-12A be APPROVED, subject to conditions
contained in the report.
2. That Application MV-2019-12B be APPROVED, subject to conditions
contained in the report.
3. That Application MV-2019-12C be APPROVED, subject to conditions
contained in the report.
4. That Application MV-2019-12D be APPROVED, subject to conditions
contained in the report.
5. That Application MV-2019-12E be APPROVED, subject to conditions
contained in the report.
6. That Application MV-2019-12F be REFUSED.
Carried
S. New Business
No new business.
6. Adjournment
Moved by Daniel Lajeunesse
That the meeting be adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
Confirmed in open session this 13t" day of June, 2019.
Tom Plamondon, Chair Antonio Greco, Secretary-
Treasurer/Assistant Planner