Minutes - Committee of Adjustment - 20240307 1
Town of Aurora
Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Thursday, March 7, 2024
7:00 p.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: David Mhango (Chair)
Chris Polsinelli
Michael Visconti
Julian Yang
Members Absent: Jane Stevenson (Vice Chair)
Other Attendees: Peter Fan, Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment
Antonio Greco, Planner
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1. Call to Order
That the meeting be called to order at 7:07PM.
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.
A shared understanding of the rich cultural heritage that has existed for centuries,
and how our collective past brought us to where we are today, will help us walk
together into a better future.
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 February 8, 2024, Meeting
Number 24-02
Moved by Chris Polsinelli
Seconded by Michael Visconti
That the Committee of Adjustment Minutes from Meeting Number 24-02
be adopted as circulated.
Carried
6. Presentation of Applications
6.1 MV-2024-01 - Liu - 2007 Vandorf Sideroad
Planning Staff are requesting a deferral of the above noted minor variance
application for 2007 Vandorf Sideroad (MV-2024-01).
Additional time is needed for the applicant to address staff’s comments and
concerns regarding the development constraints on the subject property
and the resulting variances requested. The applicant must also provide
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clarification on the intended use(s) of the proposed accessory pool house,
to determine if additional variances are required.
Moved by Julian Yang
Seconded by Chris Polsinelli
The the Minor Variance Application MV-2024-01 be DEFERRED.
Carried
6.2 MV-2024-04 - Tello - 37 Whispering Pine Trail
The owner is requesting relief from the requirements of the Town’s
Comprehensive Zoning By-law 6000-17, as amended, to permit outdoor
swimming lessons as a Home Occupation on the subject property. The
following relief is being requested:
1. Section 3 of the Zoning By-law does not permit outdoor swimming
lessons as a Home Occupation. The applicant is proposing outdoor
swimming lessons.; and,
2. Section 4.6.1 of the Zoning By-Law states a home occupation shall
be conducted entirely within the dwelling or permitted accessory
buildings. The applicant is proposing outdoor swimming lessons.
The Chair invited the Applicant or Owner to address the Committee. The
owner was unable to attend the meeting due to work but was able to provide
staff with more information regarding the proposal. The Chair provided an
additional brief to the application.
The Chair invited members of the public to provide comments. There were
no public delegates in attendance for this application.
The Committee had concerns for safety liabilities, number of instructors,
and whether the instructors were licensed to teach swimming. The
members of the committee also had questions regarding how the town will
be enforcing the maximum number of three (3) students at a time.
Moved by Julian Yang
Seconded by Chris Polsinelli
That the Minor Variance MV-2024-04 be APPROVED
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Carried
6.3 MV-2024-03 - Ambria (Bloomington) Limited - 125 Call Trail (Lot 21)
The applicant is requesting relief from the requirements of the Town’s
Comprehensive Zoning By-law 6000-17, as amended, to permit the
construction of a two storey detached dwelling. A site plan is attached as
Appendix ‘B’ to this report.
The following relief is being requested:
1. Section 24.523.2.2 of the Zoning By-law permits a maximum height
of 10.0 metres. The proposed detached dwelling has a height of
10.55 metres, thereby requiring a variance of 0.55 metre.
The Chair invited the Applicant or Owner to address the Committee. In
attendance was the agent Michael Testaguzza and the oclient Vince Baffa.
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 inquired to the agent on why the variances were required
and how many homes in the subdivision does the agent anticipate to come
in for a variance.
Moved by Michael Visconti
Seconded by Julian Yang
That the Minor Variance application MV-2024-03 be APPROVED
Carried
6.4 MV-2024-05 - Ambria (Bloomington) Limited - 101 Calla Trail (Lot 25)
The applicant is requesting relief from the requirements of the Town’s
Comprehensive Zoning By-law 6000-17, as amended, to permit the
construction of a two storey detached dwelling. A site plan is attached as
Appendix ‘B’ to this report.
The following relief is being requested:
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1. Section 24.523.2.2 of the Zoning By-law permits a maximum height
of 10.0 metres. The proposed detached dwelling has a height of
10.10 metres, thereby requiring a variance of 0.1 metre.
The Chair invited the Applicant or Owner to address the Committee. In
attendance was the agent Michael Testaguzza and the oclient Vince Baffa.
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 inquired to the agent on why the variances were required
and how many homes in the subdivision does the agent anticipate to come
in for a variance.
Moved by Chris Polsinelli
Seconded by Michael Visconti
That the Minor Variance application MV-2024-05 be APPROVED
Carried
6.5 MV-2024-06 - Ambria (Bloomington) Limited - 95 Calla Trail (Lot 26)
The applicant is requesting relief from the requirements of the Town’s
Comprehensive Zoning By-law 6000-17, as amended, to permit the
construction of a two storey detached dwelling. A site plan is attached as
Appendix ‘B’ to this report.
The following relief is being requested:
1. Section 24.523.2.2 of the Zoning By-law permits a maximum lot
coverage of 35.0%. The proposed detached dwelling has a lot
coverage of 35.4%, thereby requiring a variance of 0.4%.
The Chair invited the Applicant or Owner to address the Committee. In
attendance was the agent Michael Testaguzza and the oclient Vince Baffa.
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.
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The Committee inquired to the agent on why the variances were required
and how many homes in the subdivision does the agent anticipate to come
in for a variance.
Moved by Michael Visconti
Seconded by Chris Polsinelli
That the Minor Variance application MV-2024-06 be APPROVED
Carried
7. New Business
None.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Julian Yang
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:52PM.
Carried