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MINUTES - Special Council - 19870326MINUTES TOWN OF AURORA SPECIAL COUNCIL -PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING NO. 15-87 Boardroom, Town of Aurora Administrative Offices Thursday, March 26, 1987 7:32 p.m. COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair; Councillors Barker Buck (7:38 p.m.), Pedersen, Timpson and Weller. STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA Counci 11 or Jones absent due to employment obligations and Councillor McKenzie on vacation. Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Planning, Clerk and Deputy Clerk. #209 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Barker THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein. CARRIED 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 Willow Farms, Dwyer, Downes -Wellington Street East, Magum Petroleum -Yonge Street South, and T .G. Management Services -Wellington Street West; and to the Official Plan for Costain Limited. 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. 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 Deputy Clerk advised that the required Notices of Meeting were mailed on February 16, 1987 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. Further, that the required newspaper advertisements were placed in the local newspapers having general circulation in the area to which the proposed amendment for the Willow Farms application would apply within the prescribed time periods. The necessary signs were posted on the various properties in accordance with the rules of procedure under The Planning Act (1983). Proposal -Application Z-24-86-Willow Farms The Director of Planning presented a history of the Willow Farms' proposals for the benefit of those present. It was indicated that the Official Plan Amendment which designated the lands for development was enacted in February, 1985 in response to an application made by the land owner in 1982. The detailed landscape analysis undertaken by the owner as required by the Amendment provisions was reviewed. The analysis, in part, lead to the creation of the special urban residential designation which attempts to provide for the constraints identified in the landscape analysis and the unique natural characteristics of the property. The manner in which the proposed plan of subdivision complies with the Official Plan provisions was detailed. The changes made to the proposed plan to address both the concerns of the public expressed at the initial public meeting to consider the application and the technical concerns of staff were highlighted. ___ ., Town of Aurora Special Council -Public Planning Meeting Thursday, March 26, 1987 - 2 - Mrs. Seibert indicated that staff were still concerned about some aspects of the current plan, however, the servicing, stormwater management alternate access to St. Andrews College, and the overall traffic pattern and access issues appear to have satisfactorily been addressed by the applicants. The issues relating to the provision of an enlarged open space, degree of improvements necessary and the resultant lotting amendments were identified in the report as unreso 1 ved at present. The 1 etters received from area residents concerning the applications were read. Applicant's Comments: Mr. Eric Campbell smith presented an overview of the proposed project from the owners' perspective. He indicated both St. Andrews College and the Anglican Conference Centre have supported the development. The meetings the owners have had with the Tribbling and St. John's Residents were summarized. The owners' attempts to address the public concerns were reviewed. It was their opinion that all the technical issues raised have been incorporated into the latest plan revision and are satisfactorily reso 1 ved. The representatives of the owner, present on behalf of the project, were introduced. They included Mr. Gordon Mason, owner; Mr. Hesse Rimon, Planner; Mr. Alex Topps, Landscape Architect; Mr. R. Dennis, P. Eng.; Mr. Andrew Brody, P. Eng.; Mr. Bryan Whitehead, P. Eng.; and Mr. Steven McCasey, Control Architect. Public Concerns: type and size of homes proposed to be constructed; possible subsequent increases in density; provision of bond to replace damaged or destroyed trees; width of open space corridors; effect of tree removal overall air circulation throughout Aurora; increase in air pollution after tree removal; Town reacting to development instead of pro-acting; alleged private negotiations between Council and developer resulting in planning decisions being presupposed; effect of grading on tree root system; "edge effect" causing damage to trees exposed to sun and wind after tree removal occurs; need for community shopping facility in the area; need for community building in the area; concept of bonus density to be investigated to create more clusters and resultant increased tree preservation; pedestrian instead of vehicular access to Tribbling proposed; effect of development on groundwater table and neighbouring wells; number of rear lots backing onto the separator on St. John's Sideroad; loss in natural features throughout Aurora; the increased level of lighting in the area necessary is a result of the development; the requirement for a road connection to Tribbling Crescent; temporary increase in traffic through Tribbling as a result of the connection to the Chatterly lands not being made immediately; Lakeview misleading purchasers of lots on Tribbling by not clearly indicating the road connection location; method of tree preservation to ensure damage during construction will not occur; and if the overall developed traffic pattern including the Chatterly lands was taken into consideration in the Traffic Study. The Public Meeting closed and Council's consideration began. #210 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Timpson THAT approval in principle be given to the proposed plan. The Director of Planning be directed to prepare the necessary by-law with the understanding that all the remaining concerns as set out in the Planning Report are to be addressed prior to finalization of the proposed plan or implementing By-law. FURTHER that staff be directed to provide a report addressing any alternative access to the plan, possibly incorporating a connection with Bathurst Street or why the Tribbling connection is the only feasible link. CARRIED •, ·-· Town of Aurora Special Council -Public Planning Meeting Thursday, March 26, 1987 - 3 - Proposal -Application Z-07-87-Dwyer Downs (Wellington St. E.) The Public Meeting resumed with consideration of Application Z-07-87 and Planning Report No. PL87-041-92 concerning the subject. Applicant's Comments: Mr. Dwyer, an owner of the subject property briefly indicated to those present that the site plan proposed met the Muni ci pa 1 i ty' s requirements. Interna 1 rna i 1 boxes wi 11 be provided thereby addressing the neighbour's concerns about garbage in the area. It was his opinion that the four more cars generated by the proposed addition will not have a large impact on the a 1 ready heavy traffic found generally in the area. The design of the proposed addition was said to be intended to be in keeping with the style of the dwellings and surrounding area. Public Concerns: entrance to parking lot situated on Walton; lack of playground space or facilities for children; creation of higher density on the site; traffic problems which will result; drainage of the proposed parking lot; and potential for damage to large tree at corner of property. The Public Meeting closed and Council's review began. #211 #212 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Buck THAT the amendment be supported in principle with the by-law to be prepared and staff directed to meet with the deve 1 oper to review the access to the parking lot and why an entrance to Centre Street cannot be achieved. Third reading of the By-law to be held pending the Site Plan Agreement. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Buck THAT the hour of adjournment be extended and the agenda completed. CARRIED Proposal -Application No. Z-08-87 -Magum Petroleum -130 Yonge St. S. Mrs. Seibert was requested to outline her report No. PL87 -042-93 concerning this subject. There being no public concerns expressed by those present, the Public Meeting was closed and the Council meeting opened. #213 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Timpson THAT the necessary By-law be prepared with the Third Reading to be held pending the Site Plan Agreement. CARRIED OP-09-87 -Costain Limited (Lots 73, 74 & 75, The Public Meeting resumed with Mrs. Seibert reviewing Report No. PL87-043-94 concerning this application. Applicant's Comments: Mr. Ted Sikura, the owners' planner, reviewed the details of the application and presented drawings to indicate the total amount of tree loss anticipated through the approval of the proposed amendment. Mr. Alex Topps, the landscape architect, briefly spoke regarding the implementation of the proposal and measures to preserve the remaining trees. Town of Aurora Special Council -Public Planning Meeting Thursday, March 26, 1987 - 4 - Public Concerns: overall open space areas in this area should be reviewed in detail prior to approval; if restrictive covenants to preserve remaining trees on 1 ots would be implemented; the proposed use of the remainder of the wood lot; and total number of lots proposed by Costain sufficient at present. The Public Meeting closed and Council's consideration began. #214 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Barker THAT the application be rejected as premature. CARRIED Proposal -Application No. Z-10-87 -T.G. Management Services Mrs. Seibert reviewed Report No. PL87-044-95 prepared respecting this proposal. Applicant's Comments: Mr. Ted Tyndorff, the applicant's agent, addressed the meeting and indicated that the owners will be renovating the dwelling and providing proper parking facilities with the associated buffering. The requested buffer width reduction would be supplemented by the fence to be provided. Public Concerns: line of existing trees at edge of property to be cleared up; and possible requirement for additional fencing. There being no further concerns expressed, the Mayor closed the Public Meeting and opened the Council meeting. #215 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT the necessary By-law be prepared, to be held pending Site Plan Agreement. The By-law to prohibit a medical practitioner from occupying the second floor of the premises. CARRIED STAFF REPORTS TREASURY DEPARTMENT Report No. TR87-005-96 re: Supplementary Transit Subsidy Funds for 1986 #216 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Barker THAT a Supplementary Allocation of Subsidy Funds for 1986 for expenditures relating to Public Transit in the Town of Aurora be approved. CARRIED NEW BUSINESS The Mayor informed Council that Regional Council had supported a motion, the effects of which, if approved by the Province, would be to ensure that all municipalities have a minimum of two representatives on Regional Council and a maximum of four. Town of Aurora Special Council -Public Planning Meeting Thursday, March 26, 1987 - 5 - ADJOURNMENT #217 Moved by Councillor Barker THAT the meeting be adjourned at 12:02 a.m. CARRIED Mayor // ~ c;;IL£?J ~~ ;;::::: v v 1 t!nc;.