Minutes - Committee of Adjustment - 20220908 1
Town of Aurora
Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Thursday, September 8, 2022
7:00 p.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Tom Plamondon (Chair)
Daniel Lajeunesse
Steven D'Angeli
Linda Duringer
David Mhango
Other Attendees: Peter Fan, Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment
Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Coordinator
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1. Call to Order
2. Land Acknowledgement
We would like to start by acknowledging that the land on which we live and work
is the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabe, and many other Nations,
whose presence here continues to this day. As a municipality, Aurora has shared
responsibility for the stewardship of this land.
We further acknowledge that Aurora is part of the treaty lands of the
Mississaugas of the Credit, recognized through Treaty #13 as well as the
Williams Treaties of 1923.
A shared understanding of how the rich cultural heritage that has existed for
centuries, and of 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
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Moved by Daniel Lajeunesse
Seconded by David Mhango
That the Agenda as circulated by the Secretary-Treasurer be approved.
Carried
4. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There was a conflict of interest for application MV-2022-24 as a committee
member, Daniel Lajeunesse, is running for the position of Ward 2 Councilor and
the application is within the Ward 2. As a result, Daniel Lajeunesse did not
participate in the deliberation/decision of this application.
5. Receipt of the Minutes
5.1 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes of August 11, 2022, Meeting
Number 22-08
Moved by David Mhango
Seconded by Steven D'Angeli
That the Committee of Adjustment Minutes from Meeting Number 22-08
be adopted as circulated.
Carried
6. Presentation of Applications
6.1 MV-2022-13 - 2352107 Ontario Inc - 1588 St. John's Sdrd (Block
1) (*Application deferred at the request of the applicant)
The applicant has requested that the application MV-2022-13 be deferred
from the meeting
Moved by Steven D'Angeli
Seconded by Daniel Lajeunesse
That the application be deferred to a future meeting.
Carried
6.2 MV-2022-24- Montoni-Dinh - 51 Lensmith Drive
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The owner/applicant is requesting relief from the requirements of the
Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law 6000-17, as amended, to facilitate
the proposal of a 2- storey addition to the existing detached house. The
following relief is being requested:
a. Section 4.20 of the Zoning By-law states that, steps shall not be
closer than 4.5m from front lot line. The applicant is proposing
front steps 3.74m from the front lot line.
The Chair invited the Applicant or Owner to address the Committee. In
attendance was the agent, Deborah Alexander. The agent provided a brief
presentation of the Minor Variance Application in which was applied for.
The Chair invited members of the public to provide comments. There were
no live delegates present to provide comments.
The Committee inquired if there was any attempt to reduce the
encroachment of the steps to match the existing garage line. The
committee also inquired if there will be any protection in place for the tree
out front during the construction.
Moved by Steven D'Angeli
Seconded by David Mhango
That the Minor Variance Application MV-2022-24 be APPROVED, subject
to the conditions in Appendix “A” of the staff report.
Carried
6.3 MV-2022-31 - Kudrati- 23 Glass Drive
The owner/applicant is requesting relief from the requirements of the
Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law 6000-17, as amended, relating to a
carport. The following relief is being requested:
a. Section 7.5.1.1 states the minimum setback of a carport, having no
habitable rooms above and attached to a semi-detached dwelling
can be 1m. The applicant is proposing to construct an attached
carport which is 0.5m from side property line.
The Chair invited the Applicant or Owner to address the Committee. In
attendance was the owner and agent, Hatim Kudrati and Ehsan Jahani.
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The agent provided a brief presentation of the Minor Variance Application
in which was applied for.
The Chair invited members of the public to provide comments. There were
no live delegates present to provide comments.
The Committee inquired about the project timeline and when the carport
was built. The committee also inquired about the size of the carport and if
the owner had conversations with the impacted neighbour.
Moved by David Mhango
Seconded by Steven D'Angeli
That the Minor Variance Application MV-2022-31 be APPROVED, subject
to the conditions in Appendix “A” of the staff report.
Carried
6.4 MV-2022-34 - Hamill - 310 Ivy Jay Cres
The applicant is requesting relief from the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning
By-law 6000-17, as amended, to facilitate the development of a garage
addition, a covered deck and an uncovered deck. The following relief from
the requirements of the Town’s Zoning Bylaw 6000-17, as amended, is
requested:
a. Section 18.1.1 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum rear yard
setback of 22.0 metres. The applicant is proposing a garage
addition, which is 18.6 metres to the rear yard property line.
b. Section 18.1.2(i) of the Zoning By-law states uncovered decks and
minor additions including open-sided roof porches may be
permitted on legally existing residential lots provided they do not
exceed 50.0 square metres on the ground floor and are located
outside the key natural features and hydrologically sensitive
features. The applicant is proposing to construct a garage addition,
covered and uncovered deck.
The Chair invited the Applicant or Owner to address the Committee. In
attendance was the agent, Frank Rotundo. The agent provided a brief
description of the Minor Variance Application in which was applied for.
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The Chair invited members of the public to provide comments. There were
no live delegates present to provide comments.
The Committee inquired about the materials and the enclosure of the
proposal. The Committee also inquired about the design and shape of the
covered patio.
Moved by David Mhango
Seconded by Steven D'Angeli
That the Minor Variance Application MV-2022-34 be APPROVED, subject
to the conditions in Appendix “A” of the staff report.
Carried
6.5 MV-2022-33 - Mou - 10 Bovair Trail
The applicant is requesting relief from the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning
By-law 6000-17, as amended, to facilitate the development of a garage
addition, a covered deck and an uncovered deck. The following relief from
the requirements of the Town’s Zoning Bylaw 6000-17, as amended, is
requested:
a. Section 18.1.1 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum rear yard
setback of 22.0 metres. The applicant is proposing a garage
addition, which is 18.6 metres to the rear yard property line.
b. Section 18.1.2(i) of the Zoning By-law states uncovered decks and
minor additions including open-sided roof porches may be
permitted on legally existing residential lots provided they do not
exceed 50.0 square metres on the ground floor and are located
outside the key natural features and hydrologically sensitive
features. The applicant is proposing to construct a garage addition,
covered and uncovered deck.
The Chair invited the Applicant or Owner to address the Committee. In
attendance was the owner and architect, Simon Mou and Hank Nauta.
There was no presentation for the Minor Variance Application in which
was applied for.
The Chair invited members of the public to provide comments. There were
no live delegates present to provide comments.
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The Committee inquired about the patio, retaining wall, and how it will be
impacted due the proposed deck. The Committee also inquired about the
significant woodlots on the property and the required variances made on
the subject property. Members also inquired about the use of 3 car garage
addition.
Moved by Steven D'Angeli
Seconded by Daniel Lajeunesse
That the Minor Variance Application MV-2022-33 be APPROVED, subject
to the conditions in Appendix “A” of the staff report.
Carried
6.6 MV-2022-32 - Khayat - 101 Wells Street
The applicant has requested that the application MV-2022-13 be deferred
from the meeting
Moved by Steven D'Angeli
Seconded by Daniel Lajeunesse
That the application be deferred to a future meeting.
Carried
7. New Business
None.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Daniel Lajeunesse
That the meeting be adjourned 8:48 PM
Carried