Minutes - Committee of Adjustment - 20211111 1
Town of Aurora
Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Thursday, November 11, 2021
7:00 p.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Tom Plamondon (Chair)
Daniel Lajeunesse
Steven D'Angeli
Linda Duringer
David Mhango
Other Attendees: Brashanthe Manoharan, Secretary-Treasurer
Anna Henriques, Manager, Development Planning
Stephen Corr, Planner
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1. Procedural Notes
This meeting was held electronically as per Section 19. i) of the Town's
Procedure By-law No. 6228-19, as amended, due to the COVID-19 situation, and
was live streamed at https://www.youtube.com/c/Townofaurora/videos.
2. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Linda Duringer
Seconded by Daniel Lajeunesse
That the Agenda as circulated by the Secretary-Treasurer be approved.
Carried
3. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
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There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
4. Receipt of the Minutes
4.1 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes of October 14, 2021, Meeting
Number 21-10
Moved by David Mhango
Seconded by Steven D'Angeli
That the Committee of Adjustment Minutes from the Meeting Number 21-
10 be adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried
5. Presentation of Applications
5.1 MV-2021-30 - Sewhdat - 130 Edward Street (*Application deferred at the
request of the applicant)
The owner/applicant is requesting relief from the requirements of the
Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law 6000-17, as amended, to facilitate
the construction of a two-storey detached dwelling. The following relief is
being requested:
a) Section 24.497.3.3 of the Zoning By-law permits a maximum
lot coverage of 35.0%. The applicant is proposing a two-
storey detached dwelling with a lot coverage of 42.5%.
The applicant agreed in writing to defer the application to a future
Committee of Adjustment meeting.
Moved by Daniel Lajeunesse
Seconded by Linda Duringer
1. That the Minor Variance Application MV-2021-30 be DEFERRED to a
future Committee of Adjustment meeting.
Carried
5.2 C-2021-10 - 2419059 Ontario Inc. - 497 Wellington Street West
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The purpose of the proposed consent application is to sever the subject
lands, municipally known as 497 Wellington Street West, to facilitate the
creation of eleven (11) lots and a private condominium road.
The Chair invited the Applicant or Agent to address the Committee. In
attendance was the owner, Ramtin Sotoadeh as well as the agent, Jack
Dougan. The agent provided a brief description and presentation of the
Consent Application in which was applied for.
The Chair invited members of the public to provide comments. In
attendance was Doug Bushy, Janice Ryan, and Xiaoying Chen. The
delegates provided comments of the Consent Application in which was
applied for.
The Committee inquired about traffic control, visitor parking, and potential
concerns regarding this. Additionally, the Committee inquired about the
depth of specific lots and their maintenance requirements. The
Committee further discussed the conditions within the report, specifically
regarding servicing and if Town has granted approval for connecting to
the existing watermain and sewer. Finally, the Committee discussed the
potential partial reimbursement of application fees.
Moved by David Mhango
Seconded by Steven D'Angeli
1. That the Consent Application C-2021-10 be APPROVED, subject to the
conditions in Appendix “C” of the staff report.
Carried
Moved by Daniel Lajeunesse
Seconded by David Mhango
2. That the request for partial reimbursement of the application fee be
DENIED.
Carried
5.3 MV-2021-31 - Smith - 53 Metcalfe Street
The owner/applicant is requesting relief from the requirements of the
Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law 6000-17, as amended, to facilitate
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the removal and replacement of the existing attached garage and front
verandah. The following relief is being requested:
a) Section 4.20 of the Zoning By-law states an open porch
requires a minimum setback of 4.5 metres. The applicant is
proposing a front verandah, which is 3.3 metres to the front
property line;
b) Section 4.20 of the Zoning By-law states steps require a
minimum setback of 4.5 metres. The applicant is proposing
front steps, which is 2.6 metres to the front property line;
c) Section 7.2 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum front
yard setback of 6.0 metres. The applicant is proposing an
attached garage, which is 3.5 metres to the front property
line;
d) Section 24.497.3.2 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum
interior side yard of 1.5 metres. The applicant is proposing an
attached garage, which is 1.0 metres to the interior side
property line;
e) Section 24.497.5 of the Zoning By-law states an integral
garage shall be flush with or setback from the main front wall
of the detached dwelling. The applicant is proposing an
attached garage which projects in front of the main front wall
of the detached dwelling; and
f) Section 5.4 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum of 2.0
parking spaces for a detached dwelling. The applicant is
proposing 1.0 parking space.
The Chair invited the Applicant or Agent to address the Committee. In
attendance was the applicant, Michael Swann, as well as the owners
Jennifer Smith and Kevin Purcocks. The applicant provided a brief
presentation of the Minor Variance Application in which was applied for.
The Chair invited members of the public to provide comments. There were
no live delegates present to provide comments.
The Committee discussed the conditions of approval, specifically
Engineering and Parks Division conditions. Additionally, the size of the
garage was also discussed.
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Moved by David Mhango
Seconded by Linda Duringer
1. That the Minor Variance Application MV-2021-31 be APPROVED,
subject to the conditions in Appendix "A" of the staff report.
Carried
5.4 MV-2021-20 - Dumitriu - 5 Child Drive
The owner/applicant is requesting relief from the requirements of the
Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law 6000-17, as amended, to facilitate a
ground floor and 2nd storey addition to the existing dwelling. The following
relief is being requested:
a) Section 24.497.3.2 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum
interior side yard of 1.5m. The applicant is proposing a first
and second storey addition, which is 0.9m to the interior side
property line;
b) Section 24.497.3.2 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum
interior side yard of 3.0m beyond the main rear wall of the
adjacent dwelling. The applicant is proposing a first and
second storey addition, which is 0.9 metres to the interior
side property line.
c) Section 24.497.3.2 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum
interior side yard of 3.0m (9.8 ft) beyond the main rear wall of
the adjacent dwelling. The applicant is proposing an interior
side yard setback of 2.4m (7.9 ft).
The Chair invited the Applicant or Agent to address the Committee. In
attendance was the applicant, Nick Racanelli, as well as the owners
Daniela Rosca and Val Dumitriu. The applicant provided a brief description
of the Minor Variance Application in which was applied for.
The Chair invited members of the public to provide comments. In
attendance was Derek Inrig. The delegate provided comments regarding
the proposed setbacks and their impacts on the abutting property.
The Committee inquired about the impacts to abutting property at 7 Child
Drive, as well as their ability to apply for a variance in the future. The
Committee also discussed concerns regarding draining and how these
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issues may be minimized. Additionally, concerns pertaining to the second
storey addition were identified and how the proposal can be improved to
reduce impacts on the surrounding area.
Moved by Daniel Lajeunesse
Seconded by Linda Duringer
1. That the Minor Variance Application MV-2021-20 be DEFERRED to a
future Committee of Adjustment meeting.
Carried
6. New Business
The Committee discussed the format of the meeting.
7. Adjournment
Moved by Steven D'Angeli
That the meeting be adjourned 10:45PM
Carried