Minutes - Committee of Adjustment - 20230713 1
Town of Aurora
Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Thursday, July 13, 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 7:01pm
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.
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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
Moved by Julian Yang
Seconded by Chris Polsinelli
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 June 8, 2023, Meeting
Number 23-06
Moved by Michael Visconti
Seconded by Chris Polsinelli
That the Committee of Adjustment Minutes from Meeting Number 23-06
be adopted as circulated.
Carried
6. Presentation of Applications
6.1 MV-2023-25 - Khosbin - 219 Old Yonge (*Application Deferred by the
Town)
The Town has requested that the application MV-2023-25 be deferred
from the meeting to request a transportation study.
Moved by Julian Yang
Seconded by Michael Visconti
That the Minor Variance Application MV-2023-25 be deferred to a future
meeting.
Carried
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6.2 MV-2023-27 - 2493862 Ontario Inc - 83 Richardson Drive
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 new two (2) storey detached dwelling. The following relief
is being requested.
1. Section 24.497.3.2 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum interior
side yard setback of 3.0 metres beyond the main rear wall of the
adjacent dwellings. The applicant is proposing a two-storey
detached dwelling, with interior side yard setbacks of 1.5 metres on
both the east and west property lines.
The Chair invited the Applicant or Owner to address the Committee. In
attendance was the applicant Frankie He and Liang Chuan. The applicant
gave a brief introduction to their application
The Chair invited members of the public to provide comments. In
attendance was Chris Ballard, President, of the Regency Acres Ratepayers
Association was present in opposition of the proposal. The delegate
provided a brief explanation for their opposition. Citing concerns regarding
the height, and size to the surround and adjacent dwellings in the
neighborhood.
The Committee looked to conflrm with staff to see if the surrounding
neighborhood has approved application with similar variances. Staff
provided several examples of previously approved applications within the
surrounding neighborhood. The Committee also inquired to see if the
applicant had reached out to the residents in the area in regards to their
proposal.
Moved by Michael Visconti
Seconded by Chris Polsinelli
That the Minor Variance Application MV-2023-27 be APPROVED.
Carried
6.3 MV-2023-24 - Kaptyn - 28 Steeplechase Ave
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 (1) storey detached accessory pool house within the
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signiflcant woodland natural heritage feature of the subject property. The
following relief is being requested:
1. 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 key natural heritage feature, without an amendment to, or relief
from the Zoning By-law. The applicant is proposing to construct an
accessory pool house within a woodland feature.
2. Section 14.1.4 (i) of the Zoning By-law states that no development
or site alteration shall occur on that portion of the lot that contains
a signiflcant woodland, without amendment to, or relief from the
Zoning By-law. The applicant is speciflcally proposing to construct
an accessory pool house building.
The Chair invited the Applicant or Owner to address the Committee. In
attendance was the agent David Eqbal. There were no live delegates present
to provide comments.
The Chair invited members of the public to provide comments. There were
no public delegates in attendance for this application.
The Committee inquired about the distance of the setback from the existing
dwelling and the proposed accessory structure. The committee also
inquired about any connecting pathways/routes that the dwelling has to the
accessory dwelling. The committee continued to ask clariflcation on the
proposed conditions subject to the approval of the application.
Moved by Julian Yang
Seconded by Chris Polsinelli
That the Minor Variance Application MV-2023-24 be APPROVED.
Carried
6.4 MV-2022-36 - Rallis - 12 Buchanan Cres
The applicant is requesting relief from the requirements of the Town’s
Comprehensive Zoning By-law 6000-17, as amended, to facilitate the
development of a cabana accessory structure. The following relief is being
requested:
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1. Section 7.2 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum exterior side
yard of 6.0 metres. The applicant is proposing a cabana accessory
structure which is 1.3 metres to the exterior side property line.
The Chair invited the Applicant or Owner to address the Committee. In
attendance was the owner Constantine Rallis. The owner provided a brief
introduction to their application.
The Chair invited members of the public to provide comments. There were
no public delegates in attendance for this application.
The Committee inquired about the letters of support and objections and
asked for clariflcation on the timeline of the proposed construction. The
committee was concerned about the height and size of the structure as it
sits on the retaining wall. The committee also inquired to see if the
accessory structure could be moved.
Moved by Julian Yang
That the Minor Variance Application MV-2022-36 be APPROVED.
Defeated
Moved by Michael Visconti
That the Minor Variance Application MV-2022-36 be DEFERRED.
Defeated
Moved by Chris Polsinelli
Seconded by Michael Visconti
That the Minor Variance Application MV-2022-36 be be DENIED.
Carried
6.5 MV-2023-26 - 14889 Yonge St Inc- 14889 Yonge St
The applicant is requesting relief from the requirements of the Town’s
Comprehensive Zoning By-law 6000-17, as amended, to permit the
operation of a Pet Service (animal day care for dogs) that features an
outdoor play area and overnight accommodation for the animals. A
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conceptual site plan and fioor plan are attached as Appendix ‘B’ to this
report.
The following relief is being requested:
1. Under the deflnition of Pet Services in the Zoning By-law, the use
requires:
a. that it be placed within a wholly enclosed building.
b. that animal day cares shall not include overnight
accommodation.
The applicant is proposing an outdoor play area for the pet services and
overnight accommodation for animals.
The Chair invited the Applicant or Owner to address the Committee. In
attendance was the owner Anna Sankar. The owner provided a brief
presentation and introduction to their application.
The Chair invited members of the public to provide comments. There were
three (3) public delegates in attendance for this application. In attendance
was Michael Waitzer, Melissa Scanes, and Terri Molly. The delegates
Michael and Melissa were in attendance, in support of the application,
whereas Terri in Opposition. The delegates provided a brief explanation on
their stance of the application.
The Committee inquired about the location of the outdoor play area, height
of the fence, and protective measures put in place to keep the animals in.
The committee further about the noise, and smell on site produced by the
nature of the business.
Moved by Michael Visconti
Seconded by Chris Polsinelli
That the Minor Variance Application MV-2023-26 be APPROVED.
Carried
6.6 C-2023-03 - Gottardo 404 (Aurora) Inc. - 125 & 175 Eric T Smith
The purpose of the consent application is to sever portions of the property
municipally known as 125-175 Eric T Smith Way to create two (2) new
parcels (Parcel “A” and “B”) and retain a portion of the lands (Parcel “C”).
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The proposed consent will result in three (3) distinct parcels, as shown in
the attached Appendices and further identifled as follows:
Parcel “A” – Staybridge Hotel
The proposed severed parcel is identifled as Parts 3 through 10 on the draft
plan of consent (Appendix B). The purpose of Parcel A is to accommodate
a future 125-unit Staybridge Hotel. Parcel A has a total area of 0.894
hectares.
Parcel “B” – Internal Roadway Access from Eric T Smith Way
The proposed severed parcel identifled as Parts 1 and 2 on the draft plan of
consent (Appendix B). The purpose of Parcel B is to a north-south private
roadway with private infrastructure that will connect to Eric T Smith Way to
service Parcel A and Parcel C. Parcel B has a proposed lot area of 0.135
hectares.
Parcel “C” – Retained Parcel for future use
The proposed retained parcel is identifled as Parts 11 through 14 on the
draft plan of consent (Appendix B). Parcel C has a proposed lot area of
1.069 hectares and will be retained for a future use.
The Chair invited the Applicant or Owner to address the Committee. In
attendance was the agent David Barnard . The agent provided a brief
introduction to their application.
The Chair invited members of the public to provide comments. There were
no public delegates in attendance for this application.
The Committee sought further clariflcation on the proposed to the surround
context, the location of the proposed variances on site and the height to the
adjacent hotel.
Moved by Michael Visconti
Seconded by Julian Yang
That the Minor Variance Application C-2023-03 be APPROVED.
Carried
6.7 MV-2023-21 - Gottardo 404 (Aurora) Inc. - 175 Eric T Smith
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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 address technical
lotting elements of the related consent application (C-2023-03), and to
facilitate the development of a 125-unit Staybridge Hotel on Parcel “A”, as
shown in the attached Appendices. The corresponding parcels of the
consent application will serve as an internal roadway (Parcel “B”) and a
future employment use (Parcel “C”).
The following relief is speciflcally being requested:
Parcel “A” – Staybridge Hotel
1. Section 10.2 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum lot area of 1.0
hectares. The applicant is proposing a lot area of 0.894 hectares for
Parcel “A”.
2. Section 10.2 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum lot frontage
of 60 metres, as measured from Eric T Smith Way. The applicant is
technically proposing a lot frontage of 0 metres on Eric T Smith Way,
as the parcel is planned to be accessed internally through a newly
created roadway.
3. Section 10.2 of the Zoning By-law permits a maximum building
height of 13.5 metres. The applicant is proposing a building height
of 23.4 metres.
4. Section 10.2 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum landscaping
strip from the north lot line of 3.0 metres. The applicant is proposing
a landscaping strip of 0 metres, as landscaping is already provided
along that property boundary.
5. Section 10.2 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum landscaping
strip from the south lot line of 3.0 metres. The applicant is proposing
a landscaping strip of 1.5 metres.
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6. Section 10.2 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum landscaping
strip from the west lot line of 3.0 metres. The applicant is proposing
a landscaping strip of 1.8 metres.
7. Section 5.4 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum of 152 parking
spaces. The applicant is proposing 129 parking spaces.
8. Section 10.3 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum of 4 loading
spaces. The applicant is proposing 1 loading space.
Parcel “B” – Internal Roadway Access from Eric T Smith Way
9. Section 10.2 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum lot area of 1.0
hectares. The applicant is proposing a lot area of 0.135 hectares for
Parcel “B”.
10. Section 10.2 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum lot frontage
of 60 metres, as measured from Eric T Smith Way. The applicant is
proposing a lot frontage of 13.3 metres, as this matches the existing
site frontage and the parcel is planned to serve as a roadway only.
11. Section 10.2 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum landscaping
strip from the west lot line of 3.0 metres. The applicant is proposing
a landscaping strip of 1.65 metres.
12. Section 10.2 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum landscaping
strip from the east lot line of 3.0 metres. The applicant is proposing
a landscaping strip of 1.85 metres.
Parcel “C” – Retained Parcel for future use
Section 10.2 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum lot frontage
of 60 metres, as measured from Eric T Smith Way. The applicant is
technically proposing a lot frontage of 0 metres to Eric T Smith Way,
as the parcel is planned to be accessed internally through a newly
created roadway.
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The Chair invited the Applicant or Owner to address the Committee. In
attendance was the agent David Barnard . The agent provided a brief
introduction to their application.
The Chair invited members of the public to provide comments. There were
no public delegates in attendance for this application.
The Committee sought further clariflcation on the proposed to the surround
context, the location of the proposed variances on site and the height to the
adjacent hotel.
Moved by Chris Polsinelli
Seconded by Julian Yang
That the Minor Variance Application MV-2023-21 be APPROVED.
Carried
7. New Business
None.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Julian Yang
Meeting be adjourned at 10:12pm
Carried