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MINUTES - Council - 19950126II TOWN OF AURORA SPECIAL COUNCIL -PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING NO. 03-95 Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Thursday, January 26, 1995 7:30p.m. MINUTES II COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith, Healy, McKenzie, Morris, Sorley, and Wallace. STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Councillor Ochalski was absent on vacation. Councillor Weller was on Town business. Municipal Clerk/Acting CAO, Director of Planning, and Recording Secretary. Mayor Jones advised that this meeting had been called as a Public Meeting with respect to proposed Zoning By-law amendment, 1072940 Ontario Limited, 1 Industrial Parkway South, Block B, Registered Plan 535, Application 014-01-95; proposed Zoning By-law amendment Cat-Tail Investments Inc., Part of Lots 78 and 79, Concession I E.Y.S., Application 014-02-95; and proposed Zoning By- law amendment Paradise Homes Aurora Inc., Part of Lot 81, Concession I E.Y.S., being Part 1, Plan 65R-17312, Application 014-03-95. The Public Meeting procedure and the opportunities available for concerned residents to ask questions related to the items tabled for consideration were explained and Mayor Jones advised that any person who wished further notice of the passage of the proposed By-laws under consideration could sign the information forms available. The Municipal Clerk advised that the required Notices of Meeting for applications 014-01-95, 014-02-95, and 014-03~95 were mailed on January 4, 1995, in compliance with the Planning Act, by First Class Mail, to the addresses within 120 metres of the areas shown on the last revised assessment roll of the Town of Aurora to which the proposed Byelaws would apply. The necessary signs were posted on the properties in accordance with the rules of procedure under the Planning Act. Aurora Special Council -Public Planning Minutes No. 03-95 Thursday, January 26, 1995 DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST Page 2 There were no disclosures of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. APPROVAL OF AGENDA #40. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein. CARRIED PLANNING APPLICATIONS PL95-005-019 -Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment 1 072940 Ontario Limited. 1 Industrial Parkway South Block B. Part 1. Registered Plan 535: D14-01-95 The Director of Planning provided an overview of the history of the site and its location and relationship to the Wellington Corridor Study. Council was advised that the lands are designated "Service Commercial" under the provisions of the Official Plan, and as such are intended to complement and serve area industries, their employees and clientele. The applicants request an amendment from the "General Industrial (M2) Zone" to a site specific "Industrial Commercial (C5) Exception Zone" while increasing the range of uses permitted. In addition, relief from several requirements are requested, including reductions in the minimum lot area, lot frontage, exterior side yard, and required landscape strips. Although a specific use has not been indicated, it is proposed to demolish approximately 290m2 and provide a total of 41 parking spaces to accommodate the range of commercial uses requested. Staff support the changes in principle, as redevelopment of the site would continue the recent trend with respect to nearby properties. The redevelopment of the site has the potential to fulfil many of the objectives established for the Wellington Street Corridor. Landscaping, screening, potential modifications to the existing structure, and complications arising from redevelopment of the site can be addressed through the site plan review process. Applicant's Comments Mr. Michael Tindale, agent for the applicant, advised that the Owners were prepared to meet the recommendations noted by Staff. Public Comments No members of the public being present to address this application, the public portion of the meeting closed at 7:48p.m. and Council's consideration began. --·--------·--------------·---~------ Aurora Special Council -Public Planning Minutes No. 03-95 Thursday, January 26, 1995 -------·----------··~ Page 3 #41 . Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT retail stores, excluding supermarkets and warehouse drug stores; business and professional offices; private clubs and health centres; restaurants, including take-out; taverns; data processing centres; printing shops and office supplies; personal service shops; travel agencies; commercial schools; and bowling alleys be permitted in addition to the range of uses permitted within a C5 Zone, but hotels and motels, including accessory convention facilities, medical clinics and banks or other financial establishments be excluded from the list of permitted uses; THAT dry cleaning distribution depots be permitted as opposed to dry cleaning establishments; and THAT Staff be authorized to prepare an implementing Zoning By-law with third reading withheld until the items noted in the Staff Report are addressed through the site plan review process. CARRIED PL95-006-020 -Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Cat-Tail Investments Inc .. Part of Lots 78 and 79. Concession I E.Y.S.: D14-02-95 The Director of Planning provided an overview of the subject lands and surrounding uses. The applicants have requested that fencing requirements of the R6-12, (H)R6-13, (H)R6-14, and (H)R6-15 zones be eliminated due to aesthetics in relation to unit size and to provide homeowners flexibility in any improvements to their yards. Concern was expressed with the requested elimination of all requirements from a privacy perspective. It was suggested that some form of screening for the area immediately adjacent to a freehold or condominium unit be retained but the extent of the screen be reduced to 3.6m in length, and a minimum and maximum height for fences/walls of 1 .83m and 2.0m respectively be specified. These amendments would provide both the homeowner with some discretion in determining the extent of privacy desired and reduce initial construction costs for the developer/builder. Applicant's Comments Peter Kanitsch, of Milus Bollenberge Topps Watchorn, addressed Council on behalf of the proponents. Mr. Kanitsch stressed that individual homeowners of freehold units should have the flexibility to provide privacy screens relative to their needs and appropriate to their individual tastes, similar to owners of semi detached units. He requested that Council impose no restrictions with respect to freehold units in order to provide this flexibility. With respect to block townhouses, Mr. Kanitsch concurred that consistent screening of adjacent amenity areas should be established at the time of development, but requested that Council consider alternatives to fencing during the site plan review process. /··--, Aurora Special Council-Public Planning Minutes No. 03-95 Thursday, January 26, 1995 Public Comments Page 4 No members of the public being present to address this application, the public portion of the meeting closed at 8:04p.m. and Council's consideration began. #42. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris THAT Staff prepare an implementing Zoning By-law to reduce the minimum depth of the required fencing to 3.6m and to specify a screen wall/fence with a minimum of 1 .83m and a maximum of 2.0m in height for both condominium and freehold townhouse units within the Cat-Tail subdivision. CARRIED PL95-007-021 -Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Paradise Homes Aurora Inc .. Part of Lot 81, Concession I E.Y.S .. Part 1, Plan 65R-17312: 014-03-95 The Director of Planning provided an overview of the subject lands along with the significance of their location as a gateway to the overall Bayview-Wellington lands. The site comprises draft plan of subdivision 19T-94019 and is located south of the proposed Civic Square, at the south of the Bayview-Wellington draft plan of subdivision. By-law 3563-94.0 rezoned the subject lands for residential and mixed residential-commercial uses and created a total of seven zones. Seve.ral amendments are now requested, as follows: to amend the (H)R6-27 zone to reduce the minimum required width of a dwelling unit to 4.6m; to amend the provisions of the (H)R6-30 and (H)R6-26 zones to increase the maximum permitted width of a garage to 6.1 m, to reduce the minimum interior sideyard setback of the garage on one side to 1 .5m, and to revise the parking provisions to allow the two required spaces to be located in the garage; to amend the provisions of the (H)R6-25, (H)R6-26, (H)R6-27, and (H)R6-30 zones to eliminate the requirement tliat private outdoor living areas be defined by a wall or fence for all townhouse units; to amend the buffer strip provisions to allow for a break in the privacy fencing of the condominium townhouse block to accommodate the required emergency access; to amend the provisions of the R3-8 zone to reduce the minimum setback from the "Holding (H) Zone" to 1.5m; to amend the provisions of the R3-7 zone applying to semi-detached units to increase the maximum permitted setback to 7m to accommodate a roofed porch at the front of the unit; and to amend the provisions of the (H)R6- 25 zone to increase the maximum permitted setback for Lots 1-4 inclusive to 7.5m. Although staff have no objections in principle to five of the requested amendments, reservations remain respecting reduction to the minimum unit width applying to the condominium townhouse block and the use of double car garages in the rear yard. The applicant responded to specific concerns with proposed design modifications and enhancements. A comprehensive review of the revised proposals has not been undertaken. Accordingly, Staff recommended continuing dialogue with the applicant and providing Council with a further report in the near future. Aurora Special Council -Public Planning Minutes No. 03-95 Thursday, January 26, 1995 Applicant's Comments Page 5 Paul Bailey of Paradise Homes noted that although the application may seem complicated and complex, the project was an innovative, creative method of providing unique housing forms and structures. Normally, application to the Committee of Adjustment could effect several of the requested changes. However, in view of the unique character intended for the area, it was felt that a rezoning was more appropriate to recognize the objectives of the secondary plan. Mr. Bailey explained that the reduction in width of the condo units is still within the density parameters permitted in the original by-law. He advised that representatives were available to answer any questions. Public Comments Clarification of the removal of the buffer screen and the width reduction of the condo units was sought by a purchaser. It was explained that the relief was to provide emergency access and some design modifications to effect a more open concept. There has been no reduction in the width of the units proposed from those currently being marketed in the condominium block. The public portion of the meeting closed at 8:46 p.m. and Council's consideration began. #43. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Sorley THAT Staff be directed to continue to investigate opportunities to resolve concerns; and THAT input be sought from the recently appointed controlling architects prior to preparing a further report to Council. CARRIED ADJOURNMENT #44. Moved by Councillor McKenzie THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:00p.m. CARRIED { Aurora Special Council -Public Planning Minutes No. 03-95 Thursday, January 26, 1995 Applicant's Comments Page 5 Paul Bailey of Paradise Homes noted that although the application may seem complicated and complex, the project was an innovative, creative method of providing unique housing forms and structures. Normally, application to the Committee of Adjustment could effect several of the requested changes. However, in view of the unique character intended for the area, it was felt that a rezoning was more appropriate to recognize the objectives of the secondary plan. Mr. Bailey explained that the reduction in width of the condo units is still within the density parameters permitted in the original by-law. He advised that representatives were available to answer any questions. Public Comments Clarification of the removal of the buffer screen and the width reduction of the condo units was sought by a purchaser. It was explained that the relief was to provide emergency access and some design modifications to effect a more open concept. There has been no reduction in the width of the units proposed from those currently being marketed in the condominium block. The public portion of the meeting closed at 8:46 p.m. and Council's consideration began. #43. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Sor/ey THAT Staff be directed to continue to investigate opportunities to resolve concerns; and THAT input be sought from the recently appointed controlling architects prior to preparing a further report to Council. CARRIED ADJOURNMENT #44. Moved by Councillor McKenzie THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:00p.m. CARRIED T. JON L.