MINUTES - Special Council - 19870128MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL COUNCIL -PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING
NO. 04-87
Boardroom, Town of Aurora Administrative Offices
Wednesday, January 28, 1987
7:30 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair; Councillors Buck
(7:40 p.m.), Barker, Jones, McKenzie,
Paivio (7:32 p.m.), Pedersen, Timpson and
Weller.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Chief Administrative Officer, Director of
Public Works, Director of Planning, Chief
Building Official, Fire Chief, Clerk, and
Deputy Clerk.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT
Councillor Barker declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Report No.
PL87-012-26 regarding the Linblasco Investments Ltd. proposed Official
Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment as lands which he has an interest
in are mentioned in the text of the report; and in Report No. PL87-008-27
regarding the Priestly Holding Corp. proposed Zoning By-law Amendment due to
business involvement with the owner of the subject lands; and did not take
part in or vote on any question in these regards or attempt in any way to
influence the voting on such questions.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#55 Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS -PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Mayor West ad vi sed those present that this meeting had been ca 11 ed as a
Public Meeting with respect to applications for amendment to the Zoning
By-law for Arthill Enterprises Limited, L inblasco Investments Ltd.,
Priestly Holding Corp. and Henry Stolp Building Group; and to the Official
Plan for Linblasco Investments Ltd.
The Public Meeting procedure and the opportunities available for concerned
residents to ask questions of the proponents of the various applications
scheduled for consideration were explained.
The Clerk advised that the required notices of meeting were mailed on
December 16, 1986 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 West 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.
Propos a 1 -Application Z-01-87 -Arthi 11 Enterprise:;. Limited
The Pub 1 i c Meeting to consider App 1 i cation Z-01-87 began and Mrs. Seibert
outlined her Report No. PL87-011-25 regarding this subject.
Public concerns:
safety of traffic flow with the configuration of McDonald Drive and the
proposed access road;
slope and soil stability;
connection of open space lands with adjoining properties; and
effects of cut and fill on adjacent properties.
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Proposal -Application Z-01-87-Arthill Enterprises Limited cont'd ...
The Public Meeting closed and Council's consideration began.
#56 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the application be approved with the third reading of the
implementing zoning by-law held until the technical concerns
enumerated in the Planning Report are satisfactorily resolved.
CARRIED
Proposal -Application OP-02-87; Z-03-87; ___ L inblasco Investments Ltd.
The Public Meeting resumed with Mrs. Seibert requested to review Planning
Report No. PL87-012-26 dealing with these applications.
Public Concerns:
preservation of wildlife and wetlands to the west of the proposed
development;
increase in value of adjacent lands and resultant taxation increase;
historic use of river areas as public recreational lands;
golf course irrigation and chemical infiltration into the river system
leading to Lake Simcoe;
number of golf courses in the Town of Aurora;
incompatibility of the uses proposed with the proposed industrial lands
to the south;
runway form of development; and
effect on wells in surrounding areas.
The Public Meeting concerning the application closed and Council's
consideration began.
#57 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the applications be rejected.
CARRIED
Proposal -Application Z-04-87 -Priestly Holding Corp.
The Public Meeting resumed ~lith consideration of the Planner's Report No.
PLB?-008-27 concerning this subject.
Public Concerns:
aesthetics; and
traffic congestion.
The Public Meeting closed and Council began its review of this matter.
#58 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the by-law amendment be prepared providing that the staff is
satisfied that the proposed screening will be effective and
enhancing to the area.
CARRIED
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Propo~al -Application Z-05:87-Henry Stolp Building Gr~
The Public Meeting reopened with Mrs. Seibert outlining Planning Report No.
PL87-009-28 regarding this application.
Public concerns:
density of the proposed development;
number of accesses to Old Yonge Street;
school buses;
engineering aspects not addressed;
required acquisition of widenings for Old Yonge Street;
height of apartment buildings proposed;
provision of recreational/park areas to serve residents;
access to schools;
townhouses and apartments not compatible for northern entrance to
Aurora; and
pedestrian traffic access to Yonge Street.
The Public Meeting closed and Council's review began.
#59 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT no action be taken on the application at this time until
further dialogue with the applicant occurs and that homeowners in
the area be involved in any future discussions in that regard.
DEFEATED
#60 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT this matter be referred to the Techni ca 1 Committee for
discussion regarding the alignment of Old Yonge Street. When the
alignment concerns are resolved, a meeting be held including the
concerned ratepayers to discuss the proposal; and
THAT the proponent be directed to reduce the density of the
proposed development.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Report No. AFD87 -003-29 -New Fire Frequency -Updating or Replacement of
Present Mobile and Portable Radios
#61 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Barker
a) THAT the Town of Aurora Fire Department be included in the new
radio frequency as proposed for all of York Region;
b) THAT, because of the necessity of this new frequency, it will
be necessary to replace and/or upgrade all of our present
radios in the Fire Department;
c) THAT the York Regional Coordinator, Fire Chief Sam Rippey,
would request that the above mentioned recommendations be
given Council approval no later than January 29, 1987 so that
the grant and the new radio frequency procedures can be
instituted;
d) THAT upon these recommendations being approved, that the
survey by Mr. Doug Prentice, Major Systems Supervisor with the
Department of Communications, showing his approximate estimate
of $27,300.00 be approved. An application will be made to the
Ministry through the J.E.P.P. grant system that will cover 50%
of the total cost; and
e) THAT the costs of this equipment be taken from Account Number
2000-55, Capital Equipment, and the seal of the Corporation be
attached hereto.
CARRIED
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Report No. PW87-009-31 -Harrison Avenue/Edward Street Intersection
'Intet:_~_ection Safety'
#62 Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor Weller
1. THAT the Town agree in principle to take steps to realign
Edward Street in the vicinity of Harrison Avenue;
2. THAT in order to properly realign same, that the Town agree in
principle, to take steps to negotiate with local residents in
order to acquire the necessary land to accommodate said
realignment; and
3. THAT Council further request that the York Regional Police
monitor the speed of vehicles on Edward Street from the
present time until the completion of the realignments.
CARRIED
Report_ No. PW87-010-32 -Imperial Oil Limited (Release of__ Financial
Securities)
#63 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT Council authorize the release of
currently held by the Town ($500.00) being
obligations have been satisfactorily resolved.
financial securities
that all outstanding
RESOLUTIONS
Mayor and Clerk Authorization to Sign an Agreement Between Mark~qrough
Properties Limited and the Town
#64 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign an Agreement dated
January 14, 1987 between Markborough Properties Limited and The
Corporation of the Town of Aurora pertaining to the deeding of
certain lands, Lots 25 and 26, to the Town for future access from
Orchard Heights Boulevard to the proposed parkland east of the CNR
tracks on the terms and conditions set out in the Subdivision
Agreement dated July 28, 1978.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#65 Moved by Councillor Weller
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:13 p.m.
CARRIED
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