MINUTES - Public Planning - 20180328
Town of Aurora
Council Public Planning
Meeting Minutes
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Attendance
Council Members Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Gaertner, Humfryes (arrived
7:07 p.m.), Kim, Mrakas, Pirri, Thom, and Thompson
Members Absent Councillor Abel
Other Attendees Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and Development Services,
Caitlin Graup, Planner, Lawrence Kuk, Senior Planner, Michael de
Rond, Town Clerk, and Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
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3. Planning Applications
Mayor Dawe outlined the procedures that would be followed in the conduct of the
public meeting. The Town Clerk confirmed that the appropriate notice had been
given in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Planning Act.
1. PDS18-034 – Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision, Aurora Bayview
Southeast Development Inc., Stronach South Wellington
Lands, File Number: SUB-2018-01
Planning Staff
Mr. Lawrence Kuk, Senior Planner, presented an overview of the application
and staff report respecting the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, including
three main components: to establish the detailed boundaries of the natural
heritage system on and adjacent to the subject lands; to establish the municipal
spine road network through the subject lands and connection to the surrounding
existing road network; and to create ten blocks within the Draft Plan, including
nine blocks of future development and one natural heritage system.
Consultant
Mr. Andrew Gerth, representing the Stronach Group, provided background to
the project and noted that the Plan defines boundaries for future development
with a goal to create the developable blocks and framework for growth across
the site. Mr. Bruce Hall, of The Planning Partnership, presented an overview
of the application including the evolving vision, future development framework,
implementation process, future development blocks, and technical studies.
Public Comments
Aurora residents, including J-P Bernier, Shawn Brand, David Brisley, Klaus
Wehrenberg, and Anna Wynne, provided the following comments:
• Concerns regarding:
• Town Trails Master Plan not mentioned in report; should be considered in
overall framework prior to subdividing blocks and design; should include
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non-vehicular traffic network; opportunity to create off-road corridor to
Eco-Park
• Height of future buildings and potential obstructed view from existing
homes
• Development phasing and measures to minimize noise and dust pollution
• Questions regarding:
• Plans for existing horse farm (Adena Springs)
• Plans for Stone Road crossing over water course in heritage site that is to
be maintained
• Plans for Bayview Avenue road improvement re increased traffic
• Land division and block size
• Project time frame
• Existing laneway and tree removal
• Potential for development of southern area of Oak Ridges Moraine
Consultant
Mr. Hall, along with Mr. Templar Tsang-Trinaistich of Delta Urban Inc.,
addressed the concerns and questions regarding the proposed integrated trail
system and long-term connections to the Town’s trail network and Eco-Park,
existing horse farm, Stone Road bridge crossing over water course in heritage
site, increased traffic and Bayview Avenue road improvement outlook, lot fabric
and block size, project phasing and time frame, removal of the house opposite
Stone Road to accommodate road construction, proposed tree removal and
replacement, and potential for development in the settlement area of the Oak
Ridges Moraine to the south.
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Kim
1. That Report No. PDS18-034 be received; and
2. That comments presented at the Public Planning meeting be addressed by
Planning and Development Services in a comprehensive report outlining
recommendations and options at a future General Committee meeting.
Carried
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2. PDS18-032 – Application for Zoning By-law Amendment, Bara Group
(Aurora) Ltd., 15086, 15094, and 15106 Yonge Street, Part of
Lots 1 and 2, Registered Plan 9, and Lots 51 and 52,
Registered Plan 246, File Number: ZBA-2017-04
Planning Staff
Ms. Caitlin Graup, Planner, presented background and an overview of the
application and staff report respecting the proposal to amend the current
‘PDS1’ and ‘R7’ zones to a ‘Promenade Downtown Shoulder – Central
Commercial (PDS1) – Exception Zone’ with site specific provisions to permit
the development of two multi-storey, stacked townhouse buildings with a total
of 59 units and associated underground parking. Staff noted that a revised
site plan and perspectives have been submitted in response to some of the
preliminary comments received at a previous Public Planning meeting.
Consultant
Mr. David Charazenko, of Stantec’s Urban Places group, noted that a revision
process had taken place to address many of the comments and concerns
received from Council, staff and the public at the September 2017 public
meeting. Mr. Thomas Nemeskeri, of RAW Design, presented a brief overview
of the revised concept including aspects of the site location, perspectives,
landscape plan, floor plan, cross section, and grading.
Public Comments
Aurora residents, including Barry Bridgeford, Sarah Cross, Mark Denotter, and
Klaus Wehrenberg, provided the following comments:
• Concerns regarding:
• Lack of public space along Yonge Street
• Proportion of affordable units
• Pedestrian mews; preference for passageway to Temperance Street
• Air conditioning units and noise suppression
• Questions regarding:
• Driveway access and provisions for snow removal
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• Accessibility from parking spaces to units
• Number of storeys, building height and grading
• Fencing at back of property and access to parkette from rear of
Temperance Street properties
• Height restriction and shadowing
Consultant
Mr. Charazenko and Mr. Nemeskeri addressed the questions and concerns
regarding building height and grade, public space, affordable units, pedestrian
mews, access, snow removal, accessibility, fencing, noise mitigation, and
shadowing.
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
1. That Report No. PDS18-032 be received; and
2. That comments presented at the Public Planning meeting be addressed by
Planning and Development Services in a comprehensive report outlining
recommendations and options at a future General Committee meeting.
Amendment
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
That the main motion be amended by adding the following clause:
That the final site plan, architectural design and building materials
reflect and complement the heritage character of Yonge Street
and surrounding historic neighbourhoods.
Carried
Main motion as amended
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
1. That Report No. PDS18-032 be received; and
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2. That the final site plan, architectural design and building materials
reflect and complement the heritage character of Yonge Street and
surrounding historic neighbourhoods; and
3. That comments presented at the Public Planning meeting be addressed by
Planning and Development Services in a comprehensive report outlining
recommendations and options at a future General Committee meeting.
On a recorded vote the main motion as amended
Carried
Yeas: 7 Nays: 1
Voting Yeas: Councillors Humfryes, Kim, Mrakas, Pirri,
Thom, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe
Voting Nays: Councillor Gaertner
Absent: Councillor Abel
4. Confirming By-law
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the following confirming by-law be enacted:
6060-18 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from a
Council Public Planning Meeting on March 28, 2018.
Carried
5. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the meeting be adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
Carried
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Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk