Minutes - Committee of Adjustment - 20220709 1
May
Town of Aurora
Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Thursday, June 9, 2022
7:00 p.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Tom Plamondon (Chair)
Steven D'Angeli
Linda Duringer
David Mhango
Absent: Daniel Lajeunesse
Other Attendees: Brashanthe Manoharan, Secretary-Treasurer
Sean Lapenna, Planner
Ishita Sonenji, Council/Committee Coordinator
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1. Call to Order
2. Land Acknowledgement
We would like to start by acknowledging that the land on which we live and work
is the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabe, and many other Nations,
whose presence here continues to this day. As a municipality, Aurora has shared
responsibility for the stewardship of this land.
We further acknowledge that Aurora is part of the treaty lands of the Mississaugas
of the Credit, recognized through Treaty #13 as well as the Williams Treaties of
1923.
A shared understanding of how the rich cultural heritage that has existed for
centuries, and of how our collective past brought us to where we are today, will
help us walk together into a better future.
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3. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Linda Duringer
Second ed by Steven D’Angeli
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. Receipt of the Minutes
5.1 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2022, Meeting
Number 22-05
Moved by Linda Duringer
Seconded by Steven D’Angeli
That the Committee of Adjustment Minutes from the Meeting Number 22-
05 be adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried
6. Presentation of Applications
6.1 C-2022-04 - Ormsby Realty Ltd. - 9 and 11 Jasper Drive
The applicant is seeking a certificate of validation of title to recognize the
existing semidetached dwellings on 9 Jasper Drive (PLAN 517 W PT LOT
201) and 11 Jasper Drive (PLAN 517 E PT LOT 201).
The Chair invited the Applicant or Agent to address the Committee. In
attendance were the agents, Barbara and Robin Leibel from Ormsby Realty
Ltd. The agent provided a brief description of the Consent 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 had no inquiries or concerns about the application.
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Moved by Steven D'Angeli
Seconded by Linda Duringer
1. That the Consent Application C-2022-04 be APPROVED, subject to the
conditions in Appendix “A” of the staff report.
Carried
6.2 C-2022-06 - TFP Aurora Developments Limited - 25 Mavrinac Boulevard
The purpose of the proposed consent application is to create two mutual
easements along walkway and parkette blocks for access and use of a
parkette, to be utilized by a future seniors’ building and townhouse
development under separate ownership but located on the same property
(25 Mavrinac Boulevard).
The Chair invited the Applicant or Owner to address the Committee. In
attendance were the agents, Steven McIntyre and David Stewart. The agent
provided a brief description of the Consent 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 inquired about the privacy level and public accessibility of
the walkway for the property, and whether the park to be implemented on
the property will be a private park or part of a parkland dedication.
Moved by David Mhango
Seconded by Linda Duringer
1. That the Minor Variance Application C-2022-06 be APPROVED, subject
to the conditions in Appendix “A” of the staff report, with Condition Three
(3) to be modified accordingly to the satisfaction of the Town and the
applicant.
Carried
6.3 C-2022-05 - 1623 Wellington Street Developments Limited - 1623
Wellington Street East
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The purpose of the proposed consent application is to sever 0.8862
hectares (2.19 acres) of the subject property municipally known as 1623
Wellington Street East, to facilitate the creation of one new lot with a
frontage of 100.56 m (330.0 ft). The applicant is requesting the consent in
order to accommodate the following:
a) Parts 1, 2 ,3, portion Part 4, 6 and 7 are the retained lot.
b) Portion of Part 4 is to be severed from the retained lot.
The Chair invited the Applicant or Owner to address the Committee. In
attendance was the applicant, Daniel Orellana. The applicant provided a
brief description of the Consent 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 had no inquiries or concerns about the application.
Moved by David Mhango
Seconded by Linda Duringer
1. That the Consent Application C-2022-05 be APPROVED, subject to the
conditions in Appendix “A” of the staff report.
Carried
6.4 MV-2022-18 - Forhan - 2 Hadley Court
The owner/applicant is requesting relief from the requirements of the
Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law 6000-17, as amended, to facilitate a
widening of an existing driveway for a detached dwelling. The following
relief is being requested:
a) Section 5.6.1(a)(ii) of the Zoning By-law allows a maximum
driveway width of 6.0m if the lot frontage is greater or equal to
9.0m and less that 18.0m. The applicant is proposing a driveway
width of 8.5m.
The Chair invited the Applicant or Owner to address the Committee. In
attendance was the applicant, Steve Forhan. The applicant provided a brief
description of the Minor Variance Application in which was applied for.
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The Chair invited members of the public to provide comments. There were
no live delegates present to provide comments.
The Committee discussed about the risk of the widening of the driveway
being completed prior to Town approval, the date of submission for the
application, the Town’s procedure for curb cuts and driveway enlargements,
and tree protection and preservation.
Moved by Steven D'Angeli
Seconded by David Mhango
1. That the Minor Variance Application MV-2022-18 be DENIED, based on
the four tests of the Minor Variance application process , specifically
that with respect to the test, the proposed variances do not meet the
general intent of the Zoning By-Law and, is not considered desirable for
the appropriate development or use of the land, building or structure.
Carried
6.5 MV-2022-16 - Ahmadi - 9 Craiglee Court
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 deck. The following relief is being requested:
a) Section 4.20 of the Zoning By-law specifies maximum
encroachment of 3.7m into minimum rear yard of 9m for zone
R2(74). The applicant is proposing a deck encroaching 4.8m into
minimum required yard.
The Chair invited the Applicant or Owner to address the Committee. In
attendance was the applicant, Farhad Farhadi. 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. There were
no live delegates present to provide comments.
The Committee inquired about a potential violation relating to the existing
pool and deck on the property and that could be resolved in a future Minor
Variance application.
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Moved by Linda Duringer
Seconded by Steve D’Angeli
1. That the Minor Variance Application MV-2022-16 be APPROVED, subject
to the conditions in Appendix “A” of the staff report.
Carried
6.6 MV-2022-17 - Martin – 19 Lensmith Drive
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 rear sunroom addition. The following relief is being
requested:
a) Section 7.2 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum rear yard
setback of 7.5m for Zone R3, unless stated otherwise in the
exception zone. The applicant is proposing a two-storey sunroom
addition, which is 5.3m to the rear property line.
b) Section 24.84.1.3 of the Zoning By-law allows maximum 35.0% lot
coverage for two storeys. The applicant is proposing 36.4% lot
coverage with the addition.
The Chair invited the Applicant or Owner to address the Committee. In
attendance was the agent, Kevin Hughes. The agent provided a brief
description 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 had no inquiries or concerns about the application.
Moved by Steven D'Angeli
Seconded by Linda Duringer
1. That the Minor Variance Application MV-2022-17 be APPROVED, subject
to the conditions in Appendix “A” of the staff report.
Carried
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7. New Business
None.
8. Adjournment
That the meeting be adjourned 9:24PM.
Moved by David Mhango
Carried