Minutes - Property Standards Committee - 20231207
Town of Aurora
Property Standards Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Thursday, December 7, 2023
10 a.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Linda Duringer (Chair)
Balpreet Grewal
Tom Plamondon (Vice Chair)
Maricella Sauceda
Julian Yang
Other Attendees: Mary Barzani, Appellant
Sarah Li, Appellant
Ashmeed Khan, Bylaw Enforcement and Licensing Officer
Steven Hunter, Bylaw Enforcement and Licensing Officer
Alan Chan, Supervisor, Bylaw Services
Alexander Wray, Manager, Bylaw Services
Jaclyn Grossi, Deputy Town Clerk
Emily Freitas, Council/Committee Coordinator
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1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m.
2. Land Acknowledgement
The Committee acknowledged that the meeting took place on Anishinaabe lands,
the traditional and treaty territory of the Chippewas of Georgina Island,
recognizing the many other Nations whose presence here continues to this day,
the special relationship the Chippewas have with the lands and waters of this
territory, and that Aurora has shared responsibility for the stewardship of these
lands and waters. It was noted that Aurora is part of the treaty lands of the
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Mississaugas and Chippewas, recognized through Treaty #13 and the Williams
Treaties of 1923.
3. Approval of the Agenda
Moved By Julian Yang
Seconded By Maricella Sauceda
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services 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, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50.
5. Appeals for Consideration
5.1 46 Rush Road - Order to Comply CE20232031
The Chair provided an overview of the hearing process. Ashmeed Khan,
Bylaw Enforcement and Licensing Officer/Town's Case Presenter provided
evidence including a synopsis of the events leading to the hearing, the
Order to Comply issued on October 5, 2023 with the reference of Section
5.8.2 of the Property Standards By-law, and exterior photos of the peeling
paint on the subject property including the windows and deck. They further
advised that the intention to appeal from the Appellant was received on
October 23, 2023.
The Appellant provided a verbal account of the events leading up to the
hearing noting that they rented out the property to tenants and they
received complaints from other residents about the peeling paint. They
expressed interest to replace exterior parts of the subject property and
requested for the Order to be rescinded due to exterior work on the
property being difficult during the winter months and high replacement
costs.
The Committee inquired about the communication between the Appellant
and the Town's Case Presenter and the proposed timeline to complete the
repairs to the exterior of the subject property.
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The Committee recessed the hearing to deliberate at 10:40 a.m. and
reconvened the hearing at 10:58 a.m.
The Committee concluded that the Order to Comply CE20232031 will be
upheld and stated that the Appellant must replace the paint and ensure
that it is maintained when it is damaged or deteriorated. The Committee
extended the compliance deadline to June 29, 2024.
Moved By Tom Plamondon
Seconded By Julian Yang
1. That the Property Standards Committee confirms Order to Comply
CE20232031 with a modified compliance date of June 29, 2024 for
items 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Carried
5.2 2 Bluegrass Drive - Order to Comply CE20232100
Steven Hunter, Bylaw Enforcement and Licensing Officer/Town's Case
Presenter, presented their inspection of 2 Bluegrass Drive and evidence
including the Order to Comply issued on October 25, 2023, a synopsis of
the events leading to the hearing, the certified Arborist’s report, and
photos of the 3 trees on the exterior of the subject property.
The Appellant provided a verbal account of the events leading up to the
hearing and noted that the property is being rented out to tenants. The
Appellant was unclear if the 3 trees on the property are deceased. After
receiving further information on the Order to Comply, the Appellant agreed
to have the order upheld.
The Committee inquired about the trees and their location on the property.
The Town's Case Presenter confirmed that the trees are within the
property line of 2 Bluegrass Drive.
The Committee recessed the hearing to deliberate at 11:32 a.m. and
reconvened the hearing at 11:34 a.m.
Moved By Tom Plamondon
Seconded By Balpreet Grewal
1. That the Property Standards Committee confirms Order to Comply
CE20232100 in its entirety.
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Carried
6. Adjournment
Moved By Balpreet Grewal
Seconded By Maricella Sauceda
That the meeting be adjourned at 11:37 a.m.
Carried