Minutes - Committee of Adjustment - 20240711 1
Town of Aurora
Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Thursday, July 11, 2024
7 p.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: David Mhango (Chair)
Chris Polsinelli
Jane Stevenson (Vice Chair)
Michael Visconti
Julian Yang
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 7:00 PM.
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 Jane Stevenson
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 June 13, 2024, Meeting
Number 24-06
Moved by Chris Polsinelli
Seconded by Julian Yang
That the Committee of Adjustment Minutes from Meeting Number 24-06
be adopted as circulated.
Carried
6. Presentation of Applications
6.1 MV-2024-16 - York Region District School Board - 155 Wellington St W
The applicant is requesting relief from the requirements of the Town’s
Comprehensive Zoning By-law 6000-17, as amended, to create a third
driveway on Murray Drive to accommodate 50 new parking spaces and 2
barrier-free spaces at the Aurora High School.
The following relief is being requested:
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1. Section 5.5.4 (d) of the Zoning By-law 6000-17 states that driveways
shall not exceed two (2) in number. The applicant is proposing three
(3) driveways.
The Chair invited the Applicant or Owner to address the Committee. In
attendance was the agent David Igelman. The agent provided a brief
introduction and presentation 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 whether the parking and the driveway be
remaining after the construction is completed across the street. The
committee also inquired about the scope of the traffic study.
Moved by Jane Stevenson
Seconded by Chris Polsinelli
That the application for Minor Variance MV-2024-16 be APPROVED.
Carried
6.2 C-2024-02 - Cornerstone Growth Investment Corp. - 31 Kennedy St. W
Planning Staff are requesting a deferral of the above noting consent
application for 31 Kennedy Street West (C-2024-02).
Additional time is required for the applicant to provide additional drawings
and allow Staff to review the proposed development plans. While the
applicant does not intend to immediately develop the severed lot, Staff
require additional information to understand the potential impacts of a new
detached dwelling and the placement of the additional driveway as it relates
to the grading, existing vegetation and the adjacent utilities (ie. fire hydrant
and utility box).
Staff recognize the importance of making informed decisions and believe
the requested deferral will enable a more accurate and aligned
interpretation of applicable Official Plan policies and Zoning By-law
provisions.
As a result, Staff are requesting the subject application be deferred for
consideration until more a more comprehensive development plan can be
provided. Similarly, Staff are requesting a deferral of the related minor
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variance applications (MV-2024-17 & MV-2024-18) submitted to facilitate
the subject consent application.
Moved by Michael Visconti
Seconded by Julian Yang
That the Consent Application C-2024-02 be DEFERRED.
Carried
6.3 MV-2024-17, MV-2024-18 - Cornerstone Growth Investment Corp. - 31
Kennedy St. W
Planning Staff are requesting a deferral of the above noting minor variance
applications for 31 Kennedy Street West (MV-2024-17 & MV-2024-18).
Similarly, Staff are requesting a deferral of the related consent application
(C-2024-02).
Additional time is required for the applicant to provide additional drawings
and allow Staff to review the proposed development plans. While the
applicant does not intend to immediately develop the severed lot, Staff
require additional information to understand the potential impacts of a new
detached dwelling and the placement of the additional driveway as it relates
to the grading, existing vegetation and the adjacent utilities (ie. fire hydrant
and utility box).
Staff recognize the importance of making informed decisions and believe
the requested deferral will enable a more accurate and aligned
interpretation of applicable Official Plan policies and Zoning By-law
provisions.
As a result, Staff are requesting the subject application be deferred for
consideration until more a more comprehensive development plan can be
provided.
Moved by Julian Yang
Seconded by Michael Visconti
That the Minor Variance Application MV-2024-17 be DEFERRED.
Carried
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Moved by Julian Yang
Seconded by Chris Polsinelli
That the Minor Variance Application MV-2024-18 be DEFERRED.
Carried
7. New Business
None.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Michael Visconti
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:37 PM.
Carried