MINUTES - Special Council - 19840829, .... ,
' MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE BOARD ROOM AT THE /
YORK REGION BOARD OF EDUCATION, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29th, 1984 at 7:30 P.M. r
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Present Were: Mayor Illingworth and Councillors Evelyn Buck, Tim Jones, Martin
Paivio, Earl Stewart, Norm Stewart and John West.
Regrets From: Councillor Richard Barker was ill. Councillor Len Ostick on
vacation.
Also in attendance were Clerk-Administrator K.B. Rodger, Deputy Clerk C.E. Gowan,
Regional PlannerS. Seibert and Chief Building Official R.J. Harrington.
Mayor Illingworth advised those present that this meeting has been called as a
Public Meeting with respect to the introduction of a By-Law amending the Zoning
By-Law for Industrial Zone Building Heights.
Clerk-Administrator K.B. Rodger advised that advertisements were placed on July
18th and August 15th, 1984 in the local paper complying with the rules of procedure
under The Planning Act (1983).
Mayor Illingworth advised that any persons who wished further notice of the passage
of the By-Law under consideration should sign the forms available before they leave
this meeting.
Mayor Illingworth requested s. Seibert, to outline Application Number Z-43-84 (Town
-M Zone -Height Requirements):
Proposal (Maximum Building Heights Industrial Areas)
In response to a recent request Council is considering amending the provisions of
the zoning by-law relating to the maximum height of buildings in all industrial
zones from 10 metres {32.81 feet) to 15 metres (49.2 feet).
Comment
The proposal would increase the permissible height by 16.4 feet thereby allowing up
to two (2) additional storeys to be constructed. This would permit up to 5
storeys.
The current yard requirements for front and rear yards are 9 metres {30 feet) which
seems adequate for the higher building. The current side yard requirement is 3
metres (9.8 feet). If two fifty foot buildings were located side by side with
minimum side yards the resulting 20 foot separation would present a heavily built
up appearance.
Existing buildings in built up locations are likely to be constrained from taking
advantage of the proposed maximum by parking constraints. In areas which are in
transition from other uses -such as "Residential" to "Industrial'', it is suggested
that the increased building height coupled with the narrow required side yard might
be somewhat imposing. It is suggested that it may be appropriate to limit the
increased height to areas separated from residential areas such as industrial
parks. Council may wish to consider increasing the minimum side yard required
where the. hei ght is inc rea sed.
Agency Comments
York Region Planning Department -no Regional concerns unless this change would
permit increased demand for sewage treatment capacity beyond what is provided.
Town of Newmarket -no comment.
Town of Richmond Hill -staff comment no objection.
Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville -no objection.
E. Stewart:
Jones:
Resolved that the necessary By-Law be prepared for Council's
consideration.
CARRIED
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING ••• WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29th, 1984
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Proposal (Maximum Building Heights Industrial Areas) (continued)
E. Stewart: Resolved that By-Law Number 2709-84 be considered this evening.
Jones:
CARRIED
West:
E. Stewart:
Resolved that By-Law Number 2709-84 be read a First Time this day.
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS
1. Proposed Fire Department Vehicle
Jones:
E. Stewart:
Resolved that a Celebrity Station Wagon, with air conditioning and
bar light be purchased from Highlands Chev/Olds at a cost of
$12,442.50 plus sales tax, if required, and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto.
Recorded Vote -Municipal Council of the Town of Aurora -Resolution # 2 -Proposed
Fire Department Vehicle dated August 29th, 1984
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Mayor Illingworth X
Councillor Barker (absent)
Councillor Buck X
Councillor Jones X
Councillor Ostick (absent)
Councillor Paivio X
Councillor E. Stewart X
Councillor N. Stewart X
Councillor West X -
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DEFEATED 5 - 2
West:
Paivio:
Resolved that a Celebrity Station Wagon, without air conditioning,
be purchased from Highlands Chev/Olds at a cost of $11,143.00;
Be It Further Resolved that a bar light at a cost of $460.00 and the
Town Logo be purchased for this vehicle. Sales tax to be included,
if required, and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
The cost of this vehicle to be taken from the Vehicle Reserve Fund.
CARRIED
2. International Works Equipment Show
West: Resolved that Councillor Barker be allowed the balance of his 1984
Buck: conference allotment to attend this conference and any additional
cost be at his own expense.
ADJOURNMENT
West:
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CARRIED
Resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
CARRIED
Mayor l~4lM~----Clerk