MINUTES - Special Council - 19851002MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE BOARDROOM AT THE
YORK REGION BOARD OF EDUCATION, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1985 AT 7:30P.M.
Present Were: Mayor Illingworth, Councillors Jones, Ostick, E. Stewart
and West.
Councillor Barker working, Councillor Buck was ill, Councillor Paivio had a
family matter to attend to, and Councillor Norm Stewart was on vacation.
Also in attendance were K.B. Rodger, Clerk-Administrator, C.E. Gowan, Deputy
Clerk, S. Seibert, Planner and R.J. Harrington, Chief Building Official and
Wm.G. Walker, Director of Public Works.
Mayor Illingworth advised Dr. S. Armata had withdrawn his application for
re-zoning.
West:
Jones:
Resolved that the following item be added to the Agenda.
1. Vandorf Watermain
CARRIED
Mayor Illingworth advised those present that this meeting had been called as
a Public Meeting with respect to applications for amendment to the Zoning
By-Law for Lakeview, Graham, Mills, and Armata (withdrawn).
The Deputy Clerk adivsed that the required notices of meeting were mailed on
August 28, 1985 by First Class mail, to addresses within 120 metres of the
areas, as shown on the last revised assessment roll of the Town of Aurora to
which the By-Laws would apply. The necessary signs were posted on the
various properties in accordance 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-Laws under consideration should sign the forms available
before they leave the meeting.
Mayor Illingworth requested S. Seibert to outline application by Lakeview.
Application Number Z-15-85-Lakeview (Aurora Phase II -2nd Hearing)
In June of this year the above noted application was under consideration.
At the public meeting held to consider the application, considerable concern
was expressed with the 1 otti ng pattern and returned before Council with a
second proposal. The revised plan has now been submitted. It provides for
a total of 127 units, 62 of which are 40 feet, 47 of which are 50 feet, 6 of
which are 85 feet and 12 of which are flankage, i.e. corner lots. The open
space blocks remain unchanged. A copy of the plans are attached.
An objection has been received to the application on behalf of Christ
Evangelical Lutheran Church (see attached).
Ms. D. Lue, representing Lakeview outlined the revised plan.
Concerns:
fencing or berming needed.
access re: property to south.
~lest: Resolved that the Planner be directed to prepare the
E. Stewart: necessary By-Law. Subdivision Agreement to contain fencing,
berming, and also large lots as shown.
CARRIED
Mayor Illingworth requested the Planner to outline Application Number
Z-26-85 (Graham et al -Kennedy Street West):
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Application Number Z-26-85 -Graham et al (Kennedy Street West)
Location
The subject property is located on the north side of Kennedy Street West
approximately 900 feet west of McDonald Drive.
Propos a 1
The applicants propose to amend the Official Plan from "Rural" to "Urban
Res i denti a 1" and the zoning by-1 aw from "H-Hol ding" to "R2-Detached Dwe 11 ing
Second Density" to permit the development of a 31 lot plan of subdivision on
the subject site. The proposed lots have minimum frontages of approximately
15 metres (50 feet) and a minimum area of 46 square metres (5,000 square
feet). A road system which would connect Kennedy Street through to the Andy
Investments plan and provide access to the property to the east is proposed
(see attached plan).
Official Plan
The Official Plan currently designates the area as Rural. The Aurora West
Secondary Plan envisaged that the area would be designated Urban
Residential, and provide for a population of 2,500 persons in the area. So
far two parcels owned by Heron Homes and Andy Investments have been
redesignated to Urban Residential to implement the Secondary Plan
recommendations. The area fronting Kennedy Street is the last remaining
area of Aurora West to be considered for development.
Kennedy Street must be extended through to Bathurst Street in order to
provide a second access to the Heron Homes subdivision. Ultimately the
street will be reconstructed from McDonald to Bathurst. The subject
property would be connected to the Andy Investments plan of subdivision to
the north. That plan, which was recently draft approved, provided road
access between We 11 i ngton Street and Heron Homes deve 1 opment. Deve 1 opment
of the subject lands would continue to expand the residential road
connections in the area.
In respect to the actual subdivision design, staff have identified some
concerns with the 1 ot 1 ayouts as proposed. Lots 22 and 23 are extremely
shallow --only 20 metres --(approximately 66 feet). House designs on such
lots would be extremely confined. Lot 30 has a similar problem although
1 ess severe.
In terms of the road design, no submissions have been received from the
landowner to the east. If Council finds the principle of development in
this location at this time acceptable, more detailed consideration to the
road design, particularly as it relates to the lands to the east, and
perhaps the west, will be required. The Director of Public Works and the
Town Engineer have pointed out that the heavy grade at the intersection of
the subdivision street and Kennedy Street requires attention.
It is understood from the Leisure Services Department that the park
facilities located within the Andy Investments plan would be sufficient to
provide for the residents of this area.
Agency Comments
Medical Officer of Health -no objections.
Ministry of Transportation and Communications -no objections.
South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority -no objections.
Concerns:
traffic lights -Kennedy and Bathurst Streets needed.
owner of land to east access so he could develop his property.
COUNCIL MEETING ••. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1985
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West:
Ostick:
Resolved that this matter be referred to the Planning
Committee for clarification of date re: resolution passed
by Council re: 85% of existing development to be completed
prior to anymore Official Plan Amendments being considered.
CARRIED
Mayor Illingworth requested Mrs. Seibert to outline Application Number
Z-29-85 (Mills-Yonge Street North):
Application Number Z-29-85 -Mills (Yonge Street North)
Location
The subject lands are located at the north side of Maple Street at Yonge
Street.
Proposal
The applicant proposed to amend By-Law Number 2213-78 to change the zoning
on the subject lands from "R5 -Special Mixed Density Residential Zone" to
"R5 -Exception" to permit professional offices on the site.
Official Plan
The subject lands designated "Urban Residential" in the Official Plan of the
Aurora Planning Area. Official Plan Amendment 10 provided that "Limited
Commercial Uses, such as a professional office, an artist's or music studio,
an insurance or real estate office or similar uses which are compatible with
residential uses, may be permitted in an urban residential designation on an
arterial road •.. " The policies stress that the exterior appearance of
buildings must remain residential and parking, etc., must be screened so as
not to intrude into the residential area.
Zoning By-Law
The property is currently zoned "R5-Special Mixed Density Residential Use".
Comment
The applicant has ad vi sed that he intends to lease the building on the
subject lands for commercial or professional office purposes. As of yet he
has not found a suitable tenant. The applicant has submitted a proposed
site plan for the property which indicates that he can provide 6 parking
spaces as well as the garage, resulting in a total of 7 spaces. The total
floor area of the house is 1,326 square feet. Sufficient parking would
therefore be available for most office uses.
The property is located on
plan would permit office
residential uses.
Yonge Street, an arterial road. The official
uses of a type which are compatible with
The applicant has not, at this point, specifically defined a use for the
property beyond commercial/professional offices. If Council prefers to deal
with a specific use it could adjourn the hearing to a future date, by which
time the applicant would be required to more specifically define the
intended use.
Agency Comments
Ministry of Transportation and Communications -no objection.
Medical Officer of Health -no objection.
York Region Board of Education -no objection.
Ministry of Natural Resources -no objection.
South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority -no objection.
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COUNCIL MEETING ..• WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1985
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E. Stewart:
Jones:
Resolved that the necessary By-Law be prepared to be
be given two readings. Third reading to be held until
applicant specifically defines the intended use.
CARRIED
Application Number Z-30-85 -Dr. Armata
This application was withdrawn.
DELEGATIONS
1. Letter # 17-122 -Roger Brown
Residents
re: Concerns of Golf Links Drive
Mr. Brown requested that the speed limit on Golf Links Drive be reduced
from 50k to 40k. Also no heavy trucks be permitted on Golf Links
Drive. School buses to be restricted.
Jones: Resolved that this matter be referred to Unfinished Business.
West:
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS
1. Corridor Enterprises Inc. -Extension of Draft Approval
West:
Ostick:
Be It Hereby Resolved that the Region of York be advised that
the Council of the Town of Aurora concurs with a one (1) year
extension being granted to the conditions of draft approval
for draft plan of Subdivision 19T-81032 (Corridor Enterprises
Inc.).
CARRIED
2. Extension to Community Planning Grant
West:
Ostick:
Whereas the progress of the Official Plan review is
approximately four (4) months behind schedule,
And Whereas the upcoming municipal election will cause further
delays in the review because of changes in Council composition
and in meeting dates,
Be It Therefore Resolved that the Ministry of Municipal
Affairs be requested to extend the date of completion of the
Official Plan Review from October 31st, 1985 to June 30th,
1986.
CARRIED
3. Hunters Hills Phase II -Recommendation for Draft Approval
West:
Ostick:
Be It Hereby Resolved that the Planning Department of the
Region of York be advised that the Council of the Town of
Aurora would recommend three (3) additional conditions of
draft approval for proposed draft plan of subdivision
19T-84079 as set out hereunder:
(26) The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement to
provide storm sewers adjacent to lots 30 and 1 on Street
"A" to reduce the ·side slopes and cuts on private
property and minimize erosion problems.
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NEW BUSINESS
(27) The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement to
plant the side slopes on Lots 30 and 1 adjacent to Street
"A" with low maintenance plant material acceptable to the
Director of Public Works.
{28) That the owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement
that Lot 4 shall have a clause registered on title to
warn of potential road noise and the dwelling to be
erected shall have a forced air ducted heating system
with an allowance for adding central air conditioning.
CARRIED
1. Wm.G. Walker memo to K.B. Rodger re: Confederation Park Sewer
Clerk-Administrator K.B. Rodger advised Council that in 1976, the sewer
plan for this area was approved by the Council of that day.
Mayor Illingworth stated that this Council was not aware of the approved
plans and there was never an intention to mislead the public.
West: Resolved that this be received as information.
Jones:
CARRIED
2. Henderson Drive Sidewalk
E. Stewart: Resolved that this matter be referred to the Technical
West: Committee for a complete cost of sidewalks on both sides,
fencing north side and who is going to pay for same.
CARRIED
3. Vandorf Watermain
West: Resolved that the construction of the Vandorf Watermain
E. Stewart: proceed and further that prior to the Archerhill Subdivision
being approved their share of $45,000.00 of the cost of the
watermain plus interest must be paid.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Letter # 17-122 -Concern of Golf Links Residents
Jones:
West:
BY-LAWS
West:
Ostick:
Resolved that the necessary By-Law be prepared lowering the
speed limit to 40k and Golf Links Drive be designated a "No
Heavy Truck Route".
CARRIED
Be It Hereby Resolved That:
Bill Number 2795-85 -Being a By-Law to approve the Sale of
Certain Lands to Anthony Bondi for
the Establishment and Carrying on of
an Industrial Operation
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COUNCIL MEETING .•. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1985
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West:
Ostick:
West:
Ostick:
ADJOURNMENT
Bill Number 2796-85 -
••• be read a First Time.
Being a By-Law to approve the Sale of
Certain Lands to Cosensor
International Inc. for the
establishment and Carrying on of an
Industrial Operation
CARRIED
Be It Hereby Resolved That:
Bill Number 2795-85 -
Bill Number 2796-85 -
Being a By-Law to approve the Sale of
Certain Lands to Anthony Bondi for
the Establishment and Carrying on of
an Industrial Operation
Being a By-Law to approve the Sale of
Certain Lands to Cosensor
International Inc. for the
establishment and Carrying on of an
Industrial Operation
•.• be read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Be It Hereby Resolved that Section 21 of By-Law Number 2554-83
be suspended and Bill Numbers 2795-85 and 2796-85, now before
the Council, be read a Third Time and enacted and the Third
Reading be taken as read.
CARRIED
West: Resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
CARRIED
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