Minutes - Committee of Adjustment - 20230810 1
Town of Aurora
Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Thursday, August 10, 2023
7:00 p.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: David Mhango
Chris Polsinelli
Michael Visconti
Julian Yang
Members Absent: Jane Stevenson
Other Attendees: Adam Robb, Senior Planner, Development/Heritage
Peter Fan, Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment
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1. Call to Order
That the meeting be called to order at 7:02pm.
2. Land Acknowledgement
The Town of Aurora acknowledges that the Anishinaabe (A-nishshaw-na-bee)
lands on which we live and work are the traditional and treaty territory of the
Chippewas of Georgina Island, as well as many other Nations whose presence here
continues to this day. As the closest First Nation community to Aurora, we
recognize the special relationship the Chippewas have with the lands and waters
of this territory. They are the water protectors and environmental stewards of these
lands, and as a municipality we join them in these responsibilities.
We further acknowledge that Aurora is part of the treaty lands of the Mississaugas
and Chippewas, recognized through Treaty #13 as well as the Williams Treaties of
1923.
3. Approval of the Agenda
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Moved by Michael Visconti
Seconded by Julian Yang
That the Agenda as circulated by the Secretary-Treasurer be approved.
Carried
4. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
None.
5. Receipt of the Minutes
5.1 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes of July 13, 2023, Meeting
Number 23-07
Moved by Michael Visconti
Seconded by Julian Yang
That the Committee of Adjustment Minutes from Meeting Number 23-07
be adopted as circulated.
Carried
6. Presentation of Applications
6.1 MV-2023-28 - Zakerzadeh - 45 Sandusky Crescent
The 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 one-storey rear addition to the existing single detached
dwelling on the subject property.
The following relief is being requested:
1. Section 24.497.3.2 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum rear
yard of 7.5 metres or 25% of the Lot Depth (6 metres as per
calculation), whichever is greater. The applicant is proposing a rear
addition, which is 4.96 metres to the rear yard property line, thereby
requiring a variance of 2.54 metres.
The Chair invited the Applicant or Owner to address the Committee. In
attendance was the Agent Ehsan Jahani. The agent provided a brief
introduction to their application.
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The Chair invited members of the public to provide comments. There were
no public delegates in attendance for this application.
The Committee agrees with staff's concerns regarding the clarity and
purpose of the proposed addition due to the new information provided. The
committee looks to defer the application to provide additional clarification
on the application.
Moved by Michael Visconti
Seconded by Chris Polsinelli
That the Minor Variance Application MV-2023-28 be DEFERRED.
Carried
6.2 MV-2023-29 - Plastino - 63 Ames Crescent
The 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 screen-enclosed patio at the rear of the subject property.
The following relief is being requested:
1. Section 24.310.12 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum rear
yard setback of 6.0 metres. The applicant is proposing 1.5 metres.
The Chair invited the Applicant or Owner to address the Committee. In
attendance was the Agent Kevin Hughes.
The Chair invited members of the public to provide comments. There were
no public delegates in attendance for this application.
The Committee notes that the nature of the building is an accessory
building, and if it was not connected to the main dwelling, would comply to
the zoning bylaw.
Moved by Julian Yang
Seconded by Chris Polsinelli
That Minor Variance application MV-2023-29 be APPROVED.
Carried
6.3 MV-2023-30 - Cellucci - 122 Vines Place
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The 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 cabana.
The following relief is being requested:
1. Section 24.366.1.2 of the Zoning By-law requires the accessory
building setback from Vandorf Sideroad to be 15m. The applicant is
proposing an accessory building (cabana) which is 9.14m from
Vandorf Sideroad.
The Chair invited the Applicant or Owner to address the Committee. In
attendance was the Agent Jessica Hammell.
The Chair invited members of the public to provide comments. There were
no public delegates in attendance for this application.
The Committee inquired with the agent to see if conditions listed in
Appendix A are acceptable. The committee also inquired about the catch
basin in the rear of the property and whether there are any protective
measures to limit sediments entering the catch basin.
Moved by Chris Polsinelli
Seconded by Michael Visconti
That Minor Variance application MV-2023-30 be APPROVED.
Carried
7. New Business
In meeting 23-07, the Committee asked staff to provide more information on Bill
23 and ARUs (Additional Residential Units). Staff provided more information and
an explanation of Bill 23 to the Committee.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Chris Polsinelli
Meeting be adjourned at 7:41pm
Carried