MINUTES - Council - 20000411
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 12-00
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, April 11, 2000
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith,
Hartwell, Healy, Hinder, Hogg, McKenzie, Morris,
and West.
STAFF MEMBERS Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Planning,
Director of Building Administration, Director of
Leisure Services, Director of Public Works,
Treasurer, and Council/Committee Secretary.
Following Open Forum, the Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:25 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Mayor Jones declared an interest in the Delegations, Item #1
(Correspondence) and Item #10 (Report PL00-040) regarding the Wycliffe
Diamond Homestead Development proposal. Mayor Jones’ declarations
were by virtue of his employment with Timberlane Tennis and Country Club,
which is located adjacent to the subject property.
Councillor Morris declared an interest with Items (3) and (4) (Report PL00-
037 and Report PW00-017) of the General Committee Meeting Report by
virtue of her spouse being employed by a subsidiary of Magna and she did
not take part in or vote on any questions in this regard or attempt in any way
to influence the voting on such questions.
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as presented with the
following additions:
• Delegation Requests from J. Paul Brisbois, Mr. & Mrs. Crawford
and Robert Richards re: Wycliffe Diamond Homestead
Development Proposal - 227 Vandorf Side Road;
• Correspondence from W. R. Dengler, Beacon Hall, Barry Gray,
Arthur Ditto, Sandie Parker, Scott Hand and Lori-Lyn Boesch re:
Wycliffe Diamond Homestead Development Proposal - 227
Vandorf Side Road; and
Aurora Council Minutes No. 12-00 Page 2
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• Correspondence from H. A. Perkin re: Withdrawal of Appeals for
Wycliffe Diamond Homestead Application from the OMB.
CARRIED
III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 10-00, Tuesday, March 28, 2000
Special Council – Public Planning Meeting No. 11-00, Wednesday,
March 29, 2000
Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 10-00 and 11-00 be adopted
as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
IV DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 2, 8 and 10 were identified for discussion.
V ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the following recommendations respecting the matters listed as
“Items not Requiring Separate Discussion” be adopted as submitted to
Council and Staff be authorized to take all necessary action required to
give effect to same:
3. Town of Richmond Hill re: Resolution - York Transit
Commission Implementation
THAT the correspondence be received and endorsed.
4. BA00-006 - Plumbing and Building Inspection Services
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an
agreement with the Township of King for the provision of plumbing and
building inspection services.
5. PL00-039 - Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of
Subdivision Applications
St. John's Road Development Corporation
Bayview Avenue, south of St. John's Sideroad
Part of Lots 24 and 25, Concession 2 EYS
D14-05-00 and D12-00-1A
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Zoning
By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications D14-05-
00 and D12-00-1A regarding Part of Lots 24 and 25, Concession 2
EYS, scheduled for the May 24, 2000 Public Planning meeting.
Aurora Council Minutes No. 12-00 Page 3
Tuesday, April 11, 2000
6. PL00-041 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Orianna and Werner Brodbeck
Part of Lot 85, Concession 1 EYS
220 Old Yonge Street
D14-09-00
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Zoning
By-law Amendment application D14-09-00 regarding the rezoning of
Part of Lot 85, Concession 1 EYS, being 220 Old Yonge Street
scheduled for the May 24, 2000 Public Planning Meeting.
7. PW00-019 - Contract Extension – Tender No. PW-1999-12,
Trenchless Infrastructure Rehabilitation
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the contract
extension agreement with Liqu-Force Services (Ontario) Inc. for
Tender No. PW-1999-12, Trenchless Infrastructure Rehabilitation, as
described in Report No. PW00-019.
9. LACAC00-03 - April 3, 2000, Local Architectural Conservation
Advisory Committee
THAT the Committee Record of the L.A.C.A.C. Meeting held on April 3,
2000, be received as information.
CARRIED
VI DELEGATIONS
Mayor Jones having previous declared an interest in the Delegations, Item #1
(Correspondence) and Item #10 (Report PL00-040) regarding Wycliffe
Diamond Homestead, relinquished the Chair to Deputy Mayor West and left
the Council Chambers for the duration of this discussion.
Brown Dryer Karol re: OMB Settlement on Wycliffe Diamond
Homestead Development Proposal - 227 Vandorf Side Road
Mr. Adam Brown, Solicitor on behalf of 999556 Ontario Limited (Invar Building
Corporation) spoke regarding the cost in the front ending agreement for the
water booster station that their client had undertaken for their development,
and which, he stated, Wycliffe had benefited from. He requested that their
client be reimbursed for the front ending costs of $237,409.32. Mr. Brown
contended that the Wycliffe development is premature without the inclusion of
the condition requiring this payment prior to such approval becoming final and
binding.
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt re: OMB Settlement on Wycliffe
Diamond Homestead Development Proposal -
227 Vandorf Side Road
Mr. Stanley Stein, Solicitor for Wycliffe Diamond Homestead advised Council
that the issue raised by Mr. Brown is before the Ontario Municipal Board. He
indicated that the request by Invar would subject Wycliffe to possibly paying
twice. He advised, as recommended in Staff Report PL00-040, Wycliffe
would pay their appropriate share of the costs through the Yonge Street
South Master Servicing Plan and resulting Development Charge. Mr. Stein
suggested that this issue should be resolved by the Ontario Municipal Board.
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Tuesday, April 11, 2000
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Item #10 - PL00-040 be brought forward at this point in the
agenda in order to discuss the second and third recommendations of
staff report PL00-040.
CARRIED
10. PL00-040 - Ontario Municipal Board Hearing
Official Plan Amendment, Rezoning and
Site Plan Application
Wycliffe Diamond Homestead
Part of Lots 74 and 75, Concession 1 E.Y.S.
227 Vandorf Sideroad
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
(b) THAT Council reconfirms its previous position that the determination of
servicing for the Wycliffe /Diamond Homestead will be made as part of
the Master Servicing Plan for the Yonge Street South Urban Expansion
Area; and
(c) THAT Development Charges, including those attributable to the
recovery of costs of the residual capacity associated with the
construction of the Vandorf Sideroad Water Booster Pumping Station
will be calculated as part of area specific Development Charges for the
Yonge Street South Urban Expansion Area.
CARRIED
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt re: Wycliffe Diamond Homestead
Development Proposal - 227 Vandorf Side Road
Mr. Claudio Brutto, Planning Consultant for Wycliffe Diamond Homestead
informed Council that a resolution has been reached regarding the redesign
of the units that were a concern to Beacon Hall. Mr. Brutto displayed a
revised site development plan and indicated that the revision would include
the removal of the 4-unit block at the southwest corner of the site that backed
onto the Beacon Hall 10th fairway and tee block, which was a concern to
Beacon Hall. The design would be re-oriented into two L-shaped blocks,
which would allow for view through the development and would remove a
massing which caused the Beacon Hall some problems. Mr. Stein advised
that they have also reached a settlement with the York Regional
Condominium Corporation #676.
THE BEACON HALL COMMUNITY DELEGATION REQUESTS RE: WYCLIFFE
DIAMOND HOMESTEAD DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL - 227 VANDORF SIDE
ROAD:
H.A. Perkin, Resident
Mr. Perkin spoke on behalf of York Regional Condominium Corporation #676
and Beacon Hall Golf Club. He informed Council that an agreement had
been reached with Wycliffe Diamond Homestead respecting the proposed
development. Mr. Perkin outlined his letter dated April 11, 2000, which he
submitted to Council stating that they are withdrawing their appeals from the
Ontario Municipal Board.
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Edmond Eberts, Resident
Mr. Edmond Eberts, a resident of 494 Beacon Hall Drive expressed concerns
with the proposed density and setbacks of the proposed development of
Wycliffe, and requested Council to respect the Official Plan and maintain the
existing standard. He noted that Beacon Hall golf course is one of the best
golf courses in the world.
Mr. Gruepner, Resident
Mr. Gruepner, a resident of 34 Monkman Court inquired about the location of
the catchbasin in the drawing shown by Claudio Brutto and the drainage of
the stormwater. He questioned the allocation of water for the Wycliffe
development, and also expressed concern regarding the number of units per
acre for the development.
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegates be received as information.
CARRIED
Susan Walmer, on Behalf of the Ratepayers of Aurora
Yonge South (R.A.Y.S.)
Ms. Susan Walmer, Chair of the Ratepayers of Aurora Yonge South
requested clarification that the density and setbacks established for the
Wycliffe Diamond Homestead application are not precedent setting and are
not example setting for the balance of Yonge Street South area. She
requested that the wording be more clear and concise for interpretation
purposes. Ms. Walmer advised that Ratepayers would be withdrawing their
objection to the Ontario Municipal Board.
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the comments of the delegate be received as information.
CARRIED
Douglas Alderson, Resident
Mr. Douglas Alderson, a resident of 87 Benville Crescent expressed concerns
with the number of units proposed for this development, the proposed traffic
egress and the impact this development would have on public interest and the
Oak Ridges moraine.
Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the comment of the delegate be received as information.
CARRIED
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Tuesday, April 11, 2000
10. PL00-040 - Ontario Municipal Board Hearing
Official Plan Amendment, Rezoning and
Site Plan Application
Wycliffe Diamond Homestead
Part of Lots 74 and 75, Concession 1 E.Y.S.
227 Vandorf Sideroad
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Morris
(a) THAT Draft Official Plan Amendment # 33 and By-law 4172-00.D,
being implementation documents that will provide the limitations and
controls for development of the Wycliffe/Diamond Homestead Plan, be
received for information and provided to the Ontario Municipal Board
as part of the Town of Aurora’s position at the Ontario Municipal Board
Hearing that will begin on April 17, 2000.
CARRIED
1. Correspondence from Gail & Gordon Mollenhauer,
Bill MacLean, Patricia Taylor, David Hancock,
Norman Smith , Terry Hammond, W. R. Dengler, Josef Coleman,
B. Gray, Arthur Ditto, Sandie Parker, Scott Hand, and Lori-Lyn Boesch
re: Wycliffe Diamond Homestead Development Proposal
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the items of correspondence be received.
CARRIED
Upon conclusion of these items, Mayor Jones resumed the Chair.
VII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
2. Juergen Daurer, Resident re: Request to Enforce Overnight
Parking Restrictions Throughout the Year
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be referred to staff for a report including the
legality of changing regulations after residents move to the area; and
THAT the correspondence also be referred to the Traffic Safety
Advisory Board.
CARRIED
8. General Committee Meeting Report No. 06-00
Tuesday, April 4, 2000
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM THE
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 06-00, TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2000 -
RECOMMENDATION OF DELEGATION OF MONSOOR AHMAD
Monsoor Ahmad re: 15166 Yonge/Tyler Project
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT staff bring back a status report at the next General Committee
meeting; and
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Tuesday, April 11, 2000
THAT staff investigate legislation to ensure that the property is
cleaned properly.
CARRIED
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM THE
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 06-00, TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2000-ITEM 8
(8) Formation of Budget Subcommittee
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT it be recommended to the new elected Council that a Budget
Subcommittee be formed as soon as the new Council takes office.
CARRIED
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM THE
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 06-00, TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2000-ITEM 3
(3) PL00-037 - OPA # 30, 2b Secondary Plan Next Steps
Councillor Morris, having previously declared an interest in this Report, did
not take part in the vote called for with respect to this matter.
Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT Michael Michalske and Associates be retained to provide
consulting services and to undertake the analysis and definition of the
east side of the East Aurora Wetland Complex and adjoining Upland
Forest Areas within the “2C” planning area.
CARRIED
THAT staff be authorized to begin the preparation of zoning by-law
requirements for the employment lands north and south of Wellington
Street near Highway # 404.
CARRIED
THAT the Urban Design Guidelines required by OPA # 30, and part of
the original Terms of Reference be completed.
CARRIED
THAT staff be directed to bring forward proposed set of criteria for
prioritizing servicing allocation for the General Committee Meeting of
April 18, 2000.
CARRIED
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CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM THE
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 06-00, TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2000-ITEM 4
(4) PW00-017 - Wellington Street East Reconstruction - Centre Median
Landscaping
Councillor Morris, having previously declared an interest in this Report, did
not take part in the vote called for with respect to this matter.
Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT Council endorse the inclusion of landscaping works along
Wellington Street East from John West Way to Bayview Avenue in the
Region’s tender for the reconstruction of Wellington Street East
including sidewalks, bikeways, illumination and a raised median as
described in Report No. PW00-017;
THAT Council endorse the inclusion of landscaping works along
Wellington Street East from Bayview Avenue to Leslie Street in the
Region’s tender for the reconstruction of Wellington Street East
including illumination and a raised median as described in Report No.
PW00-017 upon execution of an agreement between the Town and MI
Developments Inc. which provides for the capital and ongoing
maintenance obligations related to the landscaping works;
THAT staff be requested to report further to Council on the above
noted agreement between the Town and MI Developments Inc. prior to
the award of the Region's tender for the reconstruction of Wellington
Street East;
THAT Council endorse the inclusion of the sanitary sewer along
Wellington Street East from Bayview Street to the vicinity of Leslie
Street and watermains along Wellington Street East from Magna Drive
to a point approximately 650 metres east thereof and along Bayview
Avenue from Wellington Street East to a point approximately 400
metres north thereof in the Region's tender for the reconstruction of
Wellington Street East;
THAT Council request the Region of York to include the oversizing of
the Wellington Street Sanitary Sewer from the future East Holland
Sanitary Sewer to the vicinity of Leslie Street as an option in the
Tender documents for the reconstruction of Wellington Street East;
THAT Staff be requested to report further on the agreement necessary
to effect the Wellington Street Sanitary Sewer oversizing option if the
Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville decides to pursue this option upon
completion of the tender period; and
THAT the expenditure of approximately $2,844,500 be approved as
the Town’s share of cost to provide the aforementioned services which
includes an inspection and administration charge as required by the
Region of York in accordance with the current practice.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the balance of the Report of the General Committee Meeting
No. 06-00 be received and the recommendations carried by the
Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
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VIII OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Councillor Morris gave Notice of a Motion for staff to bring forward a report
outlining the clear breakdown of information, to include the costs incurred
regarding the acquisition of the library lands.
Councillor Morris advised that she received a letter from a resident regarding
the fill site on Bloomington Road, and that copies of this letter would be
provided to Councillors.
IX READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the following listed bills be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4169-00.D Being a By-law to adopt Official Plan
Amendment No. 32.
4170-00.T Being a By-law to dedicate certain lands
as public highway on Reference Plan
65R-17716 forming part of Hollandview
Trail.
4173-00.T Being a By-law to amend Parking By-law
3377-92 as amended, with respect to
Tecumseh Drive, Kitimat Crescent and
Huron Court.
CARRIED
X ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor West
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK