MINUTES - Public Planning - 20191023
Town of Aurora
Council Public Planning
Meeting Minutes
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Attendance
Council Members Mayor Mrakas in the Chair; Councillors Gallo, Gilliland, and Kim
Members Absent Councillors Humfryes, Gaertner, and Thompson
Other Attendees David Waters, Director of Planning and Development Services,
Matthew Peverini, Planner, Samantha Yew, Deputy Town Clerk,
and Ishita Soneji, Council/Committee Coordinator
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:26 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Kim
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, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50.
3. Planning Applications
Mayor Mrakas outlined the procedures that would be followed in the conduct of the
public meeting. The Deputy Town Clerk confirmed that the appropriate notice was
given in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Planning Act.
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1. PDS19-095 – Application for Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of
Subdivision and Draft Plan of Condominium, Bing Rong He
& Kai Ping Shen, 15385 and 15395 Bayview Avenue, File
Numbers: ZBA-2019-03, SUB-2019-01, CDM-2019-02
Planning Staff
Mr. Matthew Peverini, Planner, presented an overview of the application and
staff report respecting the proposal to amend the Zoning By-law designation of
“Rural (RU) Zone” to “Townhouse Dwelling Residential Exception (R8-XX)
Zone” to facilitate the development of 15 townhouse dwelling units, and to
reduce the minimum lot area requirements, front, rear and side yard setbacks,
and increase height and lot coverage. He noted that the subject lands are
designated as “Medium High Density” as per the Official Plan (OPA 30), and
the proposed townhouse built form is a permitted use within this designation. It
was mentioned that the proposed development has been exempted from Site
Plan Control in accordance with the Site Plan Control Area by-law.
Consultant
Mr. Michael Smith, Consultant provided a brief overview of the application
including details on the proposed development, surrounding land uses, and the
proposed landscape plan of the townhouse dwelling.
Public Comments
Aurora resident Adam Lem provided the following comments:
• Questions regarding:
• Preservation of mature trees on the property
• Kind of lighting on the property
• Length of construction and plans for noise and dust control
• Concerns regarding:
• Proposed setbacks being too close to adjacent properties
• Proposed height of townhouses may interfere with sight lines
• Proposed visitor parking lot too close to adjacent properties
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Consultant
Mr. Smith addressed the questions regarding preservation of mature trees
noting that an arborist would be consulted; lighting on property would be
determined using a photometric plan; and provided an approximate duration of
the construction. He noted that the concerns regarding setbacks, height, and
proximity to adjacent properties would be addressed with the Planning staff.
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
1. That Report No. PDS19-082 be received; and
2. That comments presented at the Public Planning meeting be addressed by
Planning and Development Services in a report to a future General
Committee meeting.
Amendment
Moved by Councillor Gallo
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the main motion be amended by adding the following clause:
“That a site plan application be submitted for the subject property for
consideration at a future General Committee meeting.”
Carried
Main motion as amended
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
1. That Report No. PDS19-082 be received; and
2. That comments presented at the Public Planning meeting be addressed by
Planning and Development Services in a report to a future General
Committee meeting; and
3. That a site plan be submitted for the subject property for
consideration at a future General Committee meeting.
Carried as amended
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4. Confirming By-law
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
That the following confirming by-law be enacted:
6216-19 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from a Council
Public Planning Meeting on October 23, 2019.
Carried
5. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Gallo
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Carried
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Tom Mrakas, Mayor Samantha Yew, Deputy Town Clerk