Minutes - Property Standards Committee - 20190808
Town of Aurora
Property Standards Committee
Appeal Hearing Minutes
Date: Thursday, August 8, 2019
Time and Location: 5:45 p.m., Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Tom Plamondon (Chair), Clarence Lui (Vice Chair), Steven
D’Angeli, Michele Boyer, and Daniel Lajeunesse
Members Absent: None
Other Attendees: Alexander Wray, Manager, By-law Services, Eric
Schafranek, By-law Officer, Alena Sarjoo, Appellant,
Samantha Yew, Deputy Town Clerk, Ishita Soneji,
Committee Coordinator
1. Call to Order
The Deputy Town Clerk called the meeting to order at 5:47 p.m.
2. Election of Committee Chair and Vice Chair
The Deputy Town Clerk opened the floor to nominations for the Chair and Vice
Chair of the Property Standards Committee for the 2018-2022 Term.
Michele Boyer nominated Tom Plamondon as Chair. There being no other
nominations, Tom Plamondon was appointed Chair of the Committee.
Tom Plamondon nominated Clarence Lui as Vice Chair. There being no other
nominations, Clarence Lui was appointed Vice Chair of the Committee.
Tom Plamondon assumed Chair at 5:50 p.m. and outlined the process that would
be followed in the conduct of the appeal hearing.
3. Adoption of Committee Rules of Practice and Procedure
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Moved by Clarence Lui
Seconded by Steven D’Angeli
1. That the memorandum regarding Property Standards Committee Rules of
Practice and Procedure be received; and
2. That the Rules of Practice and Procedure attached to this memorandum are
adopted.
Carried
3. Declarations of Interest
None
4. Appeals for Consideration
1. 45 Aurora Heights Drive – Orders to Comply CE20190899
Mr. Alexander Wray, Manager, By-law Services introduced the matter before
the Committee. Mr. Eric Schafranek, By-law Officer presented exhibits and
made submissions with respect to the state of the basement apartment
flooring, bedroom closet door, electrical lights, and bathroom ventilation fan at
the subject property at two separate visits, and outlined the needed repairs
and the proposed timelines. The Committee sought clarification on the Order
to Comply and requested details on which repairs were completed at the time
of the second visit, and Mr. Schafranek provided clarifications.
The Appellant, Ms. Alena Sarjoo, claimed that property has been brought to a
condition of compliance with the prescribed standards in the Order and
presented exhibits and made submissions supporting the claim. The
Committee inquired about the time of completion of noted repairs and if further
inspection was requested to notify the Town of compliance, and the Appellant
provided clarifications.
The Committee recessed to deliberate the matter at 7:01 p.m. and reconvened
at 7:21 p.m.
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The Vice Chair stated that upon hearing the evidence of the Appellant and
Town staff on behalf of The Corporation of Town of Aurora and reviewing any
evidences submitted, it was the decision of the Property Standards
Committee:
Moved by Clarence Lui
Seconded by Steven D’Angeli
1. That the Property Standards Order No. CE20190899, dated June 19, 2019
be confirmed in its entirety; and
2. That the Notice of Decision be mailed to the new address of the Appellant,
posted on the subject property and provided to the new property owners;
and
3. That the requirements of the said Order be carried out within fifteen (15)
days of the Notice of Decision being posted on the subject property.
Carried
The Vice Chair provided the rationale behind the Committee’s decision and the
Committee informed the Appellant of the next steps required to close the
Order.
6. Adjournment
Moved by Michele Boyer
Seconded by Daniel Lajeunesse
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Carried