Minutes - Committee of Adjustment - 20231214 1
Town of Aurora
Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Thursday, December 14, 2023
7:00 p.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: David Mhango
Jane Stevenson
Michael Visconti
Julian Yang
Members Absent: Chris Polsinelli
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.
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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 Michael Visconti
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 November 9, 2023,
Meeting Number 23-11
Moved by Jane Stevenson
Seconded by Michael Visconti
That the Committee of Adjustment Minutes from Meeting Number 23-11
be adopted as circulated.
Carried
6. Presentation of Applications
6.1 MV-2023-36 - CCM-Engineering Inc - 36 Machell Ave
Planning Staff are requesting a deferral of the above noted minor variance
application for 36 Machell Avenue (MV-2023-36). Additional time is needed
for the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) to review the
subject application. The LSRCA has identiffed that the subject property is
within their regulatory ifoodplain area and requires a topographic survey
from the applicant to conffrm whether the site is subject to ifooding
hazards.
Moved by Julian Yang
Seconded by Jane Stevenson
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That the Minor Variance Application MV-2023-36 be DEFERRED.
Carried
6.2 MV-2023-37 - First Step Design Ltd. - 14 Wenderly 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 46.5 square metre detached accessory garage. The
proposed site plan is attached as Appendix ‘B’ to this report for reference.
The following relief is being requested:
24. Section 24.497.8 of the Zoning By-law allows a maximum gross ifoor
area of 40 square metres for any accessory detached structure. The
applicant is proposing a detached garage with a gross ifoor area
46.5 square metres.
The Chair invited the Applicant or Owner to address the Committee. In
attendance was Cindy McPhee the agent. 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 had no comments or concerns for the application.
Moved by Jane Stevenson
Seconded by Michael Visconti
That the Minor Variance application MV-2023-37 be APPROVED.
Carried
6.3 MV-2023-34 - 2352107 Ontario Inc. - 1588 St. John's Sideroad
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 ffve (5) storey commercial self-storage building. The
proposed site plan is attached as Appendix ‘B’ to this report for reference.
The following relief is being requested:
1. Section 24.503.6 of the Zoning Bylaw states that the maximum
Gross Floor Area of all buildings and structures for all uses outlined
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in Section 24.503 shall be 250% of the lot area or portion of the lot
within the E-BP (503) Zone for each individual lot. The applicant is
proposing a Gross Floor Area of 251.81% of the lot area.
2. Section 10.2 of the Zoning By-law requires a maximum lot coverage
of 50%. The applicant is proposing a lot coverage of 55%
3. Section 5.4 of the Zoning Bylaw requires a minimum of 113 parking
spaces for commercial self storage facilities. The applicant is
proposing 8 parking spaces.
4. Section 5.8.2 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum of 4 barrier
free parking spaces. The applicant is proposing 1 barrier free parking
space.
5. Section 10.3.2 of the Zoning-law requires a minimum of 4 loading
spaces. The applicant is proposing 3 loading spaces.
The Chair invited the Applicant or Owner to address the Committee. In
attendance were the Applicant and Agent, Declan Sinclair, and Claudio
Brutto. Declan and Claudio provided a presentation and 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 workstations provided within the
building and whether the parking proposed will be sulficient. The committee
proceeded to inquire about the provided amenity spaces and whether the
public would have access. The committee also inquired about the tralfic
and parking study to see if the study will show alternative results if
conducting at another time of the year.
Moved by Michael Visconti
Seconded by Jane Stevenson
That the Minor Variance Application MV-2023-34 be APPROVED.
Carried
7. New Business
None.
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8. Adjournment
Moved by Jane Stevenson
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:02pm.
Carried