Minutes - Committee of Adjustment - 20220811 1
Town of Aurora
Committee of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Thursday, August 11, 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
Sean LaPenna, Planner
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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.
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3. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Daniel Lajeunesse
Seconded by Steven D'Angeli
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-2022-25 as a committee
member, David Mhango, is a neighbour to the applicant. As a result, David
Mhango did not participate in the deliberation/decision of this application.
5. Receipt of the Minutes
5.1 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes of July 14, 2022, Meeting
Number 22-07
Moved by David Mhango
Seconded by Steven D'Angeli
That the Committee of Adjustment Minutes from Meeting Number 22-07
be adopted as circulated.
Carried
6. Presentation of Applications
6.1 MV-2022-23 - Antecol – 43 Watts Meadow
The owner/applicant is requesting relief from the requirements of the
Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law 6000-17, as amended, to facilitate a
driveway expansion at the street line for a detached dwelling. The following
relief is being requested:
a. Section 5.6.1(a)(iii) of the Zoning By-law allows a maximum
driveway width of 10.0 m if the lot frontage is 18.0 m or greater,
with the exception that the maximum driveway width at the street
line shall not exceed 6.0 m. The applicant is proposing a driveway
width of 10.0 m at the street line.
The Chair invited the owner/applicant to address the Committee. In
attendance was the owner, Philip Antecol. The applicant provided a brief
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presentation and description 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 had no inquiries following the presentation provided by the
owner.
Moved by Steven D'Angeli
Seconded by Linda Duringer
That the Minor Variance Application MV-2022-23 be APPROVED subject to
the conditions in Appendix “A” of the staff report.
Carried
6.2 MV-2022-25 – Reali – 64 Conover Ave
The owner/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 green house addition to the rear of the existing single
detached dwelling. The following relief is being requested:
a. Section 24.307.1.2 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum rear
yard setback of 6.0m. The applicant is proposing a one-storey
green house addition, which is 3.3 m to the rear property line.
b. Section 24.307.1.3 of the Zoning By-law allows maximum 45.0% lot
coverage for two storeys building. The applicant is proposing
47.8% lot coverage with the addition.
The Chair invited the Applicant or Owner to address the Committee. In
attendance was the applicant, Cam Pietrangelo. The applicant provided a
brief description 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 intended use of the greenhouse which
is being proposed by the applicant, and if the height of the greenhouse is
respectful to the privacy of the owner’s neighbours.
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Moved by Linda Duringer
Seconded by Steven D'Angeli
1. That the Minor Variance Application MV-2022-25 be APPROVED,
subject to the conditions in Appendix “A” of the staff report.
Carried
6.3 MV-2022-26 - Aurora (HGD) Inc. - 21 Golf Links Drive, Lot 69
The owner/applicant is requesting relief from the requirements of the
Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law 6000-17, as amended, to decrease
setbacks and an encroachment for Lot 69 relating to proposed two-storey
dwelling. The following relief is being requested:
a. Section 24.466.2.2 of the Zoning By-law permits a minimum front
yard setback of 4.5 metres to the main building. The applicant is
proposing a two-storey detached dwelling which is 4.1 metres to
the front property line
b. Section 24.466.2.2 of the Zoning By-law requires a minimum front
yard setback of 6.0 metres to the attached garage. The applicant is
proposing a two-storey detached garage which is 5.6 metres to the
front property line.
c. Section 24.466.3 of the Zoning By-law permits box windows to
encroach a maximum of 0.6 metres into the front yard. The
applicant is proposing a two-storey dwelling with a box window
which encroaches 0.8 metres into the front property line.
The Chair invited the Applicant or Owner to address the Committee. In
attendance was the Applicant, Matthew Cory from Malone Given Parsons
Ltd., and the property developer, Cheryl Shindruk from Geranium. The
Applicant 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 sought clarification that the sole purpose of this minor
variance application is due to the irregularity of the lands, and furthermore,
inquired about adding a condition to the application regarding the
conveyance of the lands. The Committee also inquired about the reason to
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apply for a front yard setback, and if the proposed houses are under
contract.
Moved by Steven D'Angeli
Seconded by Linda Duringer
1. That the Minor Variance Application MV-2022-26 be APPROVED,
subject to the additional condition that the conveyances of the respective
property outlined in the staff report are satisfied
Carried as amended
6.4 MV-2022-29 - Aurora (HGD) Inc. - 21 Golf Links Drive, Lot 92
The owner/applicant is requesting relief from the requirements of the
Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law 6000-17, as amended, to decrease
setbacks and an encroachment for Lot 92 relating to proposed two-storey
dwelling. The following relief is being requested:
a. Section 24.466.2.2 of the Zoning By-law allows for a minimum rear
yard setback of 7.5 metres. The applicant is proposing a two-storey
detached dwelling which is 6.9 metres to the rear property line.
The Chair invited the Applicant or Owner to address the Committee. In
attendance was the Applicant, Matthew Cory from Malone Given Parsons
Ltd., and the property developer, Cheryl Shindruk from Geranium. The
Applicant 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 sought clarification that the sole purpose of this minor
variance application is due to the irregularity of the lands, and furthermore,
inquired about adding a condition to the application regarding the
conveyance of the lands. The Committee also inquired about the reason to
apply for a front yard setback, and if the proposed houses are under
contract.
Moved by Steven D'Angeli
Seconded by David Mhango
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1. That the Minor Variance Application MV-2022-29 be APPROVED,
subject to the additional condition that the conveyances of the respective
property outlined in the staff report are satisfied.
Carried as amended
6.5 MV-2022-27 - Aurora (HGD) Inc. - 21 Golf Links Drive, Lot 86
The owner/applicant is requesting relief from the requirements of the
Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law 6000-17, as amended, to increase
the lot coverages for Lots 86, 57 and 107 each relating to proposed two-
storey dwelling. The following relief is being requested:
a. Section 24.466.2.3 of the Zoning By-law permits a maximum lot
coverage of 35% The applicant is proposing two storey dwellings
with lot coverages of 35.7% (Lot 86)
The Chair invited the Applicant or Owner to address the Committee. In
attendance was the Applicant, Matthew Cory from Malone Given Parsons
Ltd., and the property developer, Cheryl Shindruk from Geranium. The
Applicant 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 wanted ensure that the land conveyances are to be
included and supported, and the Committee also expressed slight concern
about the size of the proposed dwellings.
Moved by David Mhango
Seconded by Linda Duringer
1. That the Minor Variance Application MV-2022-27 be APPROVED,
subject to the conditions in Appendix “A” of the staff report.
Carried
6.6 MV-2022-28 - Aurora (HGD) Inc. - 21 Golf Links Drive, Lot 57
The owner/applicant is requesting relief from the requirements of the
Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law 6000-17, as amended, to increase
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the lot coverages for Lots 86, 57 and 107 each relating to proposed two-
storey dwelling. The following relief is being requested:
a. Section 24.466.2.3 of the Zoning By-law permits a maximum lot
coverage of 35% The applicant is proposing two storey dwellings
with lot coverages of 35.9% (Lot 57)
The Chair invited the Applicant or Owner to address the Committee. In
attendance was the Applicant, Matthew Cory from Malone Given Parsons
Ltd., and the property developer, Cheryl Shindruk from Geranium. The
Applicant 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 wanted to ensure that the land conveyances are to be
included and supported, and the Committee also expressed slight concern
about the size of the proposed dwellings.
Moved by Linda Duringer
Seconded by David Mhango
1. That the Minor Variance Application MV-2022-28 be APPROVED,
subject to the conditions in Appendix “A” of the staff report and
conveyances of associated lands.
Carried as amended
6.7 MV-2022-30 - Aurora (HGD) Inc. - 21 Gold Links Drive, Lot 107
The owner/applicant is requesting relief from the requirements of the
Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law 6000-17, as amended, to increase
the lot coverages for Lots 86, 57 and 107 each relating to proposed two-
storey dwelling. The following relief is being requested
a. Section 24.466.2.3 of the Zoning By-law permits a maximum lot
coverage of 36% The applicant is proposing a two-storey dwelling
with lot coverage 36.3% (Lot 107).
The Chair invited the Applicant or Owner to address the Committee. In
attendance was the Applicant, Matthew Cory from Malone Given Parsons
Ltd., and the property developer, Cheryl Shindruk from Geranium. The
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Applicant 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 wanted ensure that the land conveyances are to be
included and supported, and the Committee also expressed slight concern
about the size of the proposed dwellings.
Moved by Linda Duringer
Seconded by Steven D'Angeli
1. That the Minor Variance Application MV-2022-30 be APPROVED,
subject to the conditions in Appendix “A” of the staff report and
conveyances of associated lands.
Carried as amended
7. New Business
None.
8. Adjournment
Moved by David Mhango
That the meeting be adjourned 9:00PM.
Carried