MINUTES - General Committee - 19990916
TOWN OF AURORA
General Committee Meeting No. 10-99
Council Chambers Time: 7:30 p.m.
Aurora Town Hall Thursday, September 16, 1999
ATTENDANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Councillor West in the Chair; Mayor Jones,
Councillors Griffith, Hartwell, Healy (8:00 p.m.),
Hinder, Hogg and McKenzie.
Councillor Morris was absent due to a family
matter.
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Planning, Director of
Building Administration, Director of Public Works, Fire
Chief, Treasurer, and Council/Committee Secretary.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#1. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department be approved as outlined herein with the additions of
delegation requests from Mr. Larry White re: Proposed Parking
Restrictions on Milloy Place and Hawtin Lane and Mr. Robert Burnett re:
PL99-089-266.
CARRIED
PRESENTATIONS
George Timpson, Chair, Traffic Safety Advisory Board re:
TSAB Traffic Study
Mr. George Timpson, Chair of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board spoke regarding the
Traffic Safety Study Phase II Report with respect to proposed collector roads, the Radar
Board Policy and the proposed Road Watch program. He advised that the Study
identified that Dunning Avenue, Golf Links Drive, Haida Drive and Mark Street are
functioning as collector roads. Mr. Timpson reviewed the recommendations of the
Traffic Safety Advisory Board relating to speed limits for local roads and collector roads
and urged Council to approve the recommendations.
Mr. Timpson further stated that the radar display board system is now functioning and
that the preliminary studies were conducted. He outlined the process for utilizing the
system as proposed by the Traffic Safety Advisory Board.
R E P O R T
General Committee Report No. 10-99 Page 2
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With respect to the proposed Road Watch program, Mr. Timpson indicated that the four
High Schools in Aurora, the School Boards and the York Regional Police were informed
of the program. The Committee was advised that the Traffic Safety Advisory Board is
proposing to conduct fundraising initiatives and that Council’s contribution towards this
endeavour was requested.
The Committee requested that the Treasurer provide information at the September 22,
1999 Council meeting on the amount of funds available for the pay duty radar.
#2. Moved by Mayor Jones Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the designations and acceptance of the collector roads as
described in the Traffic Safety Advisory Board Report be included in the
next Official Plan opportunity;
THAT staff be authorized to implement the use of the radar board in
accordance to a policy to be developed similar to the pay duty radar
policy; and
THAT the road watch program be referred to staff for an implementation
plan which would include investigating various fund raising options.
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
Brad Watson, Resident re: Speeding and Reckless Driving
on Brookland Avenue and Fairway Drive
Mr. Watson spoke regarding the traffic problems at the intersection of Brookland
Avenue and Fairway Drive. With the aid of a street map he explained the geometric
design of the road as it relates to hazardous situations. Mr. Watson indicated that due
to the lack of stop signs and centre line at this intersection, the area is subject to
reckless driving and speeding. He expressed concerns regarding safety in the area and
asked Council for a timely decision to correct the situation.
#3. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Staff be directed to prepare a report for the September 22, 1999
Council Meeting respecting this intersection.
CARRIED
Roger Beaman on Behalf of Bayview Wellington re: Report
PL99-075-242 – Proposed Official Plan Amendment and
Zoning By-law Amendment, Bayview Wellington North
Mr. Roger Beaman, solicitor for Bayview Wellington provided an overview of the
concept Plan for the Bayview Wellington North proposal, which he indicated, has
changed considerably to address the concerns of Council with respect to density, road
pattern, parking and garages.
The Architect for the proposal highlighted the features of the plan, which included a
school park concept, trail system, garage designs and parking spaces.
Mr. Beaman requested Council’s endorsement of the recommendation as amended in
the Staff Report.
#4. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the comments of the delegates be referred for consideration with
Report PL99-075-242.
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CARRIED
Stephen Denison, Resident re: Proposed Parking Restrictions on
Milloy Place and Hawtin Lane
Mr. Stephen Denison expressed concerns with the proposed parking restrictions for
Milloy Place and Hawtin Lane. He pointed out that the number of on-street parking
spaces on the west and east side of Milloy Place as indicated in the Report is incorrect
due to the presence of a supermail box and fire hydrant. He also noted that to allow
parking on the corner of the street would be dangerous. Mr. Denison concluded by
recommending that the street be widened.
#5. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with
Report PW99-048-251.
CARRIED
Steve White, Resident re: Proposed Parking Restrictions on
Milloy Place and Hawtin Lane
Mr. Steve White expressed concerns with the proposed parking restriction on Milloy
Place and Hawtin Lane suggesting that this restriction would affect the resale value of
their homes and interfere with the enjoyment of their homes. He indicated that the
homeowners on the east side of Milloy Place would be more affected due to the
proximity of the sidewalk to their homes and because of this they have lost an additional
parking space in their driveways. He indicated his opposition to the proposed parking
restrictions and suggested that the problem be resolved by widening the street and
relocating the sidewalk.
#6. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with
Report PW99-048-251.
CARRIED
Larry White, Resident re: Proposed Parking Restrictions on
Milloy Place and Hawtin Lane
Mr. Larry White questioned Council’s approval of a developer’s request for a 7.5 meter
road; and asked why Council did not force the developer to advise prospective
purchasers of these restrictions and why did Council direct staff to meet with the
residents and when the residents voted that the situation be left as is, their request was
ignored. Mr. White concluded by recommending that parking be allowed alternately on
each side of the road on a monthly basis.
The Committee requested that staff respond back on the rationale for approval of 7.5
meter road width in the Town of Aurora.
#7. Moved by Mayor Jones Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with
Report PW99-048-251.
CARRIED
Mr. Robert Burnett re: PL99-089-266 – Bayview Northeast (2B) Secondary Plan
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Mr. Robert Burnett expressed concerns with the responses contained in Report PL99-
089-266 regarding the submission from Brutto Consulting on behalf of Robert and
Stewart Burnett with respect to extending the boundary line to include their whole
property in the Secondary Plan. He urged Council to approve their request to include all
of the land holding in the 2b Secondary Plan.
#8. Moved by Mayor Jones Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with
Report PL99-089-266.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
York Region Community Coalition of Falls and The Elderly
re: Request for Proclamation – “Falls Prevention Week”,
September 20-26, 1999 in the Town of Aurora
#9. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT September 20-26, 1999 be proclaimed “Falls Prevention Week” in
the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
Memorandum from Councillor Hartwell re: Proposed
Parking Revisions along Yonge Street
#10. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the continuation of the current No Parking restriction on both the
east and west sides of Yonge Street from a point 30m south of Wellington,
north to Wellington be referred to the September 22, 1999 Council
Meeting.
CARRIED
#11. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the existing 1-hour parking restriction on Yonge Street be amended
to allow for 2-hour parking restriction.
DEFEATED
Memorandum from Councillor Hogg re: Stop Lights
at Yonge Street and St. John’s Sideroad
#12. Moved by Mayor Jones Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the Region of York be requested to investigate alternate measures
to alert motorists of the impending stoplight at Yonge Street and St. John’s
Sideroad.
CARRIED
Memorandum from Councillor Hogg re: Aurora Day
at the Metro Toronto Zoo
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#13. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Mayor Jones
THAT the request be referred to Staff to investigate the opportunity for an
Aurora Day at the The Metro Toronto Zoo including staff costs and time
and to report back to Council.
CARRIED
Memorandum from the Director of Planning re: Proposed
Official Plan Amendment, Part of Lots 84 and 85,
Concession 1 EYS, Bayview Wellington North, D09-07-95
#14. Moved by Mayor Jones Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the matter be referred to staff for a report.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
PW99-048-251 – Proposed Parking Restrictions on
Milloy Place and Hawtin Lane; and Delegations of
Stephen Denison, Steve White and Larry White
The Fire Chief presented photographs of the dimensions of the fire emergency vehicles
and explained the difficulties that were encountered with parked vehicles on a similar
street as well as operating difficulties encountered by emergency vehicles. A video was
shown of parked vehicles on both sides of a similar street in Aurora and the impact on
emergency vehicles.
#15. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT parking be prohibited at anytime:
1. on the east side of Milloy Place from Stone Road to a point 143 metres
south therefrom;
2. on the west side of Milloy Place from a point 148 metres south of
Stone Road to a point 179 metres further south therefrom, and
3. on the west side of Hawtin Lane from Stone Road to the terminus.
THAT parking be prohibited in front of Block 9; and
THAT Staff be directed to bring back a Parking Policy for review and to
integrate the proposed changes in the standards.
CARRIED
PL99-075-242 - Proposed Official Plan Amendment and
Zoning By-law Amendment, Part of Lots 84 and 85, Concession 1 EYS,
Bayview Wellington North, Files D09-07-95
#16. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council endorse the Policy Basis and Principles Report from H.B.R.
Planning Centre as the basis on which to formulate the proposed Official
Plan Amendment for Bayview Wellington North with the following
amendments:
• Section 2.2 Density be altered in point d) to indicate that not more than
42% of all housing units shall be on frontages between 35 feet and 40
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feet, and that point e) be altered to indicate that not more than 22 % of
all housing units shall be on frontages less than 30 feet;
• Section 2.3 Traffic be amended to include a statement to ensure that
road widths are adequate to safely accommodate on street parking;
• Section 2.6 be amended to include a statement that urban design
guidelines will be used to in conjunction with streetscape plans to de-
emphasize the predominance of garages on residential streets.
THAT staff be directed to bring an Official Plan Amendment changing the
designation on the lands from “Prestige Industrial”, “General Industrial”
and “Major Public Open Space” to the appropriate residential and other
associated designations when the amendment has been finalized. The
amendment should include provisions to cap the net residential density at
12.96 upa yielding a maximum of 755 residential units in a mixture of
housing types; and
THAT staff continue working with the applicant regarding the subdivision
design and zoning by-law details so that all issues are addressed to the
satisfaction of the Town;
REFERRAL: Upon the question of the adoption of the recommendation, it
was:
#17. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the Report be referred to the September 22, 1999 Council Meeting.
DEFEATED
The recommendation was CARRIED
BA99-011-263 - Variance to Sign By-law
14729 Yonge Street, Proposed Canadian Tire Gas Bar
#18. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT Council approve the request for a variance to Sign By-law #3400-
92, as amended, to permit a read-o-graph wall sign on the west face of the
kiosk to a maximum of 50%.
CARRIED
CO99-045-264 - By-law to Regulate and License Cats
The Committee suggested a number of changes to the proposed By-law and requested
staff to review the By-law incorporating the proposed changes.
#19. Moved by Mayor Jones Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the By-law be referred back to staff for further review.
CARRIED
FI99-016-265 - Public Fire Extinguisher and Carbon Monoxide Education
#20. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT Report FI99-016-265 Public Fire Extinguisher and Carbon
Monoxide Education, be received as information.
CARRIED
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PL99-089-266 - Bayview Northeast (2b) Secondary Plan
Provincially Significant Wetland Area, Density Issues,
Burnett Lands; and Delegation of Robert Burnett
#21. Moved by Mayor Jones Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Report PL99-089-266 respecting the East Aurora Wetland
Complex, the density provisions as they apply to the Bayview Northeast
(2b) Secondary Plan, and the Secondary Plan Boundary as it applies to
the Burnett Property, be received for information and referred to the Public
Planning Meeting regarding the Secondary Plan scheduled for September
23, 1999;
THAT staff be authorized to instruct the consulting team to prepare an
addendum to the Environmental Management Strategy to address the
limits of development adjacent to the East Aurora Wetland Complex.
CARRIED
#22. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Staff pursue and advise Council on all available options to obtain
the land to complete the wildlife park.
CARRIED
PL99-090-267 - Planning Applications Status List
#23. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the Planning Applications Status List be received as information.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#24. Moved by Councillor Hogg
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
CARRIED
(THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 10-99 WAS
CONSIDERED AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING HELD ON
SEPTEMBER 22, 1999 WITH THE EXCEPTION OF RECOMMENDATION NOS. 2, 15,
16 AND 21 WHICH WERE DISCUSSED AND ADOPTED AS SUBMITTED.
RECOMMENDATION NO. 10 WAS DEFERRED TO THE NEXT GENERAL
COMMITTEE MEETING)
General Committee Report No. 10-99 Page 8
Thursday, September 16, 1999
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, MUNICIPAL CLERK