MINUTES - General Committee - 20000905 TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING
REPORT
NO. 12-00
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, September 5, 2000
ATTENDANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Councillor Hartwell in the Chair; Councillors Griffith,
Healy, Hinder, West, McKenzie, Morris and Mayor
Jones.
Councillor Hogg was absent.
OTHER ATTENDEES 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.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest
Act.
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department be approved as presented with the following additions:
• Delegation Requests From - re:
PL00-102 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Altaf Ahmed and Sharp Fashions
15160 Yonge Street, 5 Tyler Street
Part of Lots 7 & 8, Plan 9
D14-04-96
Angela Daust, resident of 31 Tyler Street;
Michael Evans, Owner of Aurora True Value Hardware; and
Cheryl Clifford, resident of 7 Tyler Street.
• Delegation Request From:
• Bob DeNoble, Owner of Cradles to Kids re: BA00-010 - Sign By-law -
Portable Signage
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• Memo from Wayne Jackson, Director of Public Works re: Status of
Review of Subdivision Design, Proposed Plan of Subdivision Part of
Lot 79, Concession I, W.Y.S., Kennedy Street West, 750179 Ontario
Limited, David Hirsh
CARRIED
III DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, and 14 were identified for discussion.
IV ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the following recommendations respecting the matters listed as
“Items not Requiring Separate Discussion” be adopted as submitted to the
Committee and Staff be authorized to take all necessary action required to
give effect to same:
4. BA00 -011 - In-fill Development
THAT Council receive report BA00-011 as information
7. TR00-023 - 2000 Capital Budget & Reserve August Review
THAT Report TR00-23 “2000 Capital Budget & Reserve August Review”
be received for information.
THAT Council approve an additional expenditure of $20,000 for the 2000
Yonge Street boulevard sidewalk maintenance work.
THAT Council approve the transfer of $55,414 from the Tax Rate
Stabilization Reserve to the Major Capital Reserve.
THAT Council approve the closing out of the Parks Capital Reserve into
the Parks Master Plan Reserve.
9. PL00-107 - Planning Applications Status List
THAT the Planning Applications Status List be received as information.
11. PW00-048 - Increase in Budget for Environmental Assessment
and Detail Design for the Reconstruction of Vandorf Sideroad
from Industrial Parkway South to Leslie Street
THAT the budget for the Environmental Assessment and Detail Design for
the Reconstruction of Vandorf Sideroad be increased from $96,330.00 to
$123,670.00.
12. Town of Newmarket re: Rail Travel Renewal in Ontario
THAT the correspondence be received and endorsed.
13. Memo from Councillor Steve Hinder re: Aurora Highview
Spirit Playground Vandalism
THAT the correspondence be referred to staff for a report.
15. Region of York re: Notice of Public Consultation Centres -
York Region Transit Implementation Project
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
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V DELEGATIONS
Dr. Donald Stubbs re: Report ADM00-007 - Request for
Release of Encroachment Agreement, 1095707 Ontario Inc.
(Dr. Donald Stubbs)
Dr. Stubbs gave a brief description of some of the challenges he is faced with
regarding the Encroachment Agreement registered on title. Dr. Stubbs related to
the Committee that financing can be a problem because he does not hold a clear
title on the property. Dr. Stubbs asked the Committee to consider removing the
encroachment agreement from title.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the comments of the delegate be received as information and that
the item be brought forward for discussion and recommendation.
CARRIED
1. ADM00-007 - Request for Release of Encroachment Agreement
1095707 Ontario Inc. (Dr. Donald Stubbs)
Moved by Mayor Jones Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the item be referred back to staff to determine if there is any legal
way to protect the Town's interest while at the same time clear title.
CARRIED
Robert Podreciks Architect for Axiis Architects Inc. re:
Report PL00-102 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application,
Altaf Ahmed & Sharp Fashions, 15160 Yonge Street,
5 Tyler Street
Mr. Podreciks, the Architect for the applicant, relayed to the Committee that his
firm has done everything possible to satisfy the needs of the residents and has
complied with any changes requested by the Town for this development. Mr.
Podreciks suggested to the Committee to allow the 32 unit building with no
commercial on the ground floor for six months to allow the Town to determine
whether there will be any parking issues. Mr. Podreciks asked for the
Committee's consideration of the proposal presented.
Angela Daust, resident of 31 Tyler Street re:
Report PL00-102 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application,
Altaf Ahmed & Sharp Fashions, 15160 Yonge Street,
5 Tyler Street
Ms Daust spoke on behalf of the residents of Tyler, Temperance and Mill Streets
outlining the issues raised as a result of this application. Ms Daust suggested a
Traffic Impact Study, that the Yonge Street entrance remain, and that the
residents be notified when this issue is being discussed. Ms Daust
recommended the developer stay with the original plan, do not allow traffic to go
onto Tyler Street from this building, erect a 4 way stop in order to reduce
speeding, do not allow overnight parking, have parking on one side of the street
and implement a community safety zone in this area. She asked that the
Committee seriously consider these suggestions.
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Michael Evans, Owner of Aurora True Value re:
Report PL00-102 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application,
Altaf Ahmed & Sharp Fashions, 15160 Yonge Street,
5 Tyler Street
Mr. Evans expressed his support of this proposal and that this development
would be an asset to the downtown core.
Mr. Clifford, resident of 7 Tyler Street re:
Report PL00-102 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application,
Altaf Ahmed & Sharp Fashions, 15160 Yonge Street,
5 Tyler Street
Mr. Clifford raised his concerns regarding the changes made to this development
since the 1996 report, respecting the parking lot that would be approximately five
feet away from their home. Mr. Clifford is apprehensive about the effect this
construction would have on his house and the view he would have of the parking
lot. Mr. Clifford supported the original application, however he has concerns
regarding the increased traffic, exhaust fumes, noise and head lights from the
vehicles using the parking lot which may interfere with his enjoyment of the
property.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the comments of the delegates be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the item be brought forward for discussion and recommendation.
CARRIED
2. PL00-102 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Altaf Ahmed and Sharp Fashions
15160 Yonge Street, 5 Tyler Street
Part of Lots 7 & 8, Plan 9
D14-04-96
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Mayor Jones
THAT a meeting be convened with the owner, architect, residents and
urban design consultant in order to review the proposed development in
an attempt to resolve the various issues and that any resolution ensures
that the parking standards not be reduced.
CARRIED
Brian MacEachern re: Dical Landfill on the Whiterose Spillway
Mr. MacEachern raised some questions regarding the agreement between the
Town and Guy DiBlasi and the procedures that were followed in reaching the
settlement.
Moved by Mayor Jones Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the comments of the delegate be received.
CARRIED
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Bob DeNoble, Owner of Cradles to Kids re: BA00-010 - Sign By-law -
Portable Signage
Mr. DeNoble addressed the Committee regarding the existing Sign By-law and
indicated that it is too restrictive to small businesses. He felt that businesses
located at other plazas in Town have an advantage using read-a-board signs and
requested the Committee to make the necessary amendments to the By-law to
permit longer usage of portable signs.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Mayor Jones
THAT the comments of the delegate be received as information and that
the item be brought forward for discussion and recommendation.
CARRIED
3. BA00-010 - Sign By-law - Portable Signage
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the by-law not be amended and that staff meet with the landlord of the
subject property in an attempt to resolve this issue by encouraging the
installation of read-a-board signage on the existing pylon sign at the subject
plaza.
CARRIED
VI CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
5. PW00-040 - Request for Relocation of Super Mailbox on
Wilkinson Place
Moved by Mayor Jones Seconded by Councillor West
THAT report PW00-040 be received as information and that a letter be sent
to residents using this mailbox regarding safety issues and a sign be
installed.
CARRIED
6. Extract from Council Meeting Held on August 22, 2000 re:
Proposed Plan of Subdivision, Part of Lot 79, Concession 1, W.Y.S.,
Kennedy Street West, 750179 Ontario Limited, David Hirsh
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the application proceed and that the Director of Public Works report
back in the event activity with this application ceases.
CARRIED
8. PL00-099 - Summary of York Region's State of the Environment
Report (2000)
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Mayor Jones
THAT the Town advise the Region about its concerns regarding item (22)
of the report and that the density issue should be left to local municipalities
to resolve and item (23) as to what other alternatives the Region would
have.
CARRIED
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10. CC00-03 August 14, 2000, Communications Committee Meeting
Moved by Mayor Jones Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the Committee Record of the Communications Committee Meeting
held on August 14, 2000 be received as information.
THAT the Committee receive the Administration Procedure – Media &
Public Relations as information and are requested to review and provide
any feedback at the next meeting.
THAT recognizing the importance of the information sign at the intersection
of Wellington Street East and Industrial Parkway North and its potential
removal, the Committee asked if Staff could provide feedback on what
initiatives, if any, are underway for the replacement of the sign with an
electronic sign similar to the one at Yonge St. and Aurora Heights Drive for
the Wellington Gateway.
CARRIED
4. Lifesaving Society re: Appreciation to Staff for Contribution to
the Lifesaving Society's Drowning Prevention Mission
Moved by Mayor Jones Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the correspondence be received as information and that Council’s
appreciation be extended to Staff.
CARRIED
VII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Griffith
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
CARRIED
(THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 12-00 WAS CONSIDERED AND
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2000)
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK