Minutes - Committee of Adjustment - 20220113 1
Town of Aurora
Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Thursday, January 13, 2022
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
Rosanna Punit, 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 on the Town's YouTube Channel.
2. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Daniel Lajeunesse
Seconded by Steven D'Angeli
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 December 9, 2021 Meeting
Number 21-12
Moved by Linda Duringer
Seconded by David Mhango
That the Committee of Adjustment Minutes from the Meeting Number 21-
12 be adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried
5. Presentation of Applications
5.1 MV-2021-36 - Meyers - 152 Treegrove Circle
The applicant is requesting relief from the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning
By-law 6000-17, as amended, to permit an existing one-storey rear yard
shed with a Gross Floor Area of approximately 144.0 ft² (13.40 m²). The
following relief from the requirements of the Town’s Zoning By-law 6000-
17, as amended, is requested:
a) Section 24.87.1.1 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum
interior side yard of 2.5 meters. The applicant has proposed
1.0 meter.
The Chair invited the Applicant or Agent to address the Committee. In
attendance was the Owner, Michael Meyers. The Owner 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 Wes Vurma. The delegate provided comments regarding
the Minor Variance Application in which was applied for.
The Committee inquired about the conditions in the staff report as well as
grading and drainage impacts on abutting properties.
Through discussion with the Committee and the Applicant, the Committee
amended the conditions of approval to accept drawings and reports as
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deemed appropriate by the Town's Engineering Department prepared by a
Qualified Professional.
Moved by Steven D'Angeli
Seconded by Daniel Lajeunesse
1. That the Minor Variance Application MV-2021-36 be APPROVED,
subject to the amended conditions.
Carried
5.2 MV-2021-01 - Popa - 91 Gilbank Drive
The applicant is requesting relief from the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning
By-law 6000-17, as amended, to accommodate an existing one-storey rear
yard shed with a Gross Floor Area of approximately 54.0 ft² (5.0 m²). The
following relief from the requirements of the Town’s Zoning By-law 6000-
17, as amended, is requested:
a) Section 4.1.1 requires a minimum 1.0 m setback from the rear
lot line for accessory structures. The applicant is proposing a
storage shed with a 0.2 m setback from the rear property line.
b) Section 7.2 requires a minimum 1.2 m side yard setback for
accessory structures in the R3 (Detached Third Density
Residential) Zone. The applicant is proposing a storage shed
with a 0 m setback from the side property line.
The Chair invited the Applicant or Agent to address the Committee. In
attendance were the Owners, Melene and Lawrence Popa. The Owners
provided a brief description and 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 inquired about the impacts of the shed on abutting
properties as well as grading and drainage impacts. The Committee also
inquired about the age and condition of the existing shed and fencing on
the property.
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Through discussion with the Committee and the Applicant, the Committee
amended the conditions of approval to accept drawings and reports as
deemed appropriate by the Town's Engineering Department prepared by a
Qualified Professional.
Moved by Steven D'Angeli
Seconded by Linda Duringer
1. That the Minor Variance Application MV-2021-01 be APPROVED,
subject to the amended conditions.
Carried
5.3 MV-2021-29 - Mody - 222 Ridge Road (*Application deferred at the request
of Town Staff)
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 new single detached dwelling. The following relief is
being requested:
a) Section 14.1 states that no person shall use the land, including
expanding, enlarging or otherwise altering an existing use,
building or structure, for any reason other than a use legally
existing as of Nov. 15, 2001, without amendment to, or relief
from the Zoning By-law. The applicant is proposing to
construct a two-storey detached dwelling.
b) Section 14.4(i) states the net developable area of the site that
is disturbed shall not exceed 25% of the total site area within
a Category 1 Landform Conservation Area. The applicant is
proposing a disturbed area of 34.3%
c) Section 14.1.b of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum west
interior side yard setback of 9.0m (30 feet). The applicant is
proposing a two-storey detached dwelling, which is 2.7m to
the west interior side property line.
d) Section 14.1.b of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum east
interior side yard setback of 4.5m (15 feet). The applicant is
proposing a two-storey detached dwelling, which is 2.0m (7
feet) to the east interior side property line.
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The applicant agreed in writing to defer the application to a future
Committee of Adjustment meeting.
Moved by Daniel Lajeunesse
Seconded by David Mhango
1. That the Minor Variance Application MV-2021-29 be DEFERRED to a
future Committee of Adjustment meeting
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 1.5 metres. The applicant is proposing a
first and second storey addition, which is 1.2 meters 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 1.5 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 were the owners, Val Dumitriu and Daniel Rosca, as well as the
Applicant, Nick Racanelli. The Owners and 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.
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The Committee inquired about the changes from the previous proposal,
the impacts on abutting properties, and the efforts that are being taken to
ensure sustainability.
Moved by David Mhango
Seconded by Linda Duringer
1. That the Minor Variance Application MV-2021-20 be APPROVED,
subject to the conditions in Appendix "A" of the staff report.
5.5 MV-2021-21 - Loureiro - 26 Steeplechase Avenue
The owner/applicant is requesting relief from the requirements of the
Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law 6000-17, as amended, to construct
a single detached dwelling, a cabana, a shed, and a swimming pool on the
subject lands. The following relief is being requested:
a) Section 14.1.2(ii) of the Zoning By-law states that no
development or site alteration shall occur on that portion of
said lot that is within the feature, without amendment to, or
relief from the Zoning By-law. The applicant is proposing to
construct a detached dwelling, cabana, shed and swimming
pool on the subject property;
b) Section 14.1.3(i) of the Zoning By-law states that no
development or site alteration shall occur on that portion of
said lot that contains a Minimum Vegetation Protection Zone,
without amendment to, or relief from the Zoning By-law. The
applicant is proposing to construct a detached dwelling,
cabana, shed and swimming pool on the subject property;
and,
c) Section 14.1.4(i) of the Zoning By-law states that no
development or site alteration shall occur on that portion of
said lot that contains a significant woodland, without
amendment to, or relief from the Zoning By-law. The applicant
is proposing to construct a detached dwelling, cabana, shed
and swimming pool on the subject property.
The Chair invited the Applicant or Agent to address the Committee. In
attendance was the Applicant and Agent, Murray Evans and Bryan Picard.
The Applicant and Agent 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 inquired about the Natural Heritage Evaluation and the
impact of the proposal on the abutting woodlot. The Committee also
inquired about the location of the driveway and the need for the removal
of trees/replanting to accommodate for the driveway.
Through discussion with the Committee and the Applicant, the Committee
amended the conditions of approval, requesting that Condition #1 be
revised via text-circulation to Committee members at a future date, and
that the wording in Condition #3 be amended from "may" to "shall".
Moved by Steven D'Angeli
Seconded by Daniel Lajeunesse
1. That the Minor Variance Application MV-2021-21 be APPROVED,
subject to the amended conditions.
Carried
6. New Business
None.
7. Adjournment
That the meeting be adjourned 10:00 PM
Moved by Daniel Lajeunesse
Carried